Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-20
Capital Prize Valued at $4,000

Which amount has recently been offered for
the Springs and Grounds Immediately sur
rounding.
PRIZE No. 1.-The celebrated RALEIGH
MINERAL SPRINGS, situated on the con-
fines of Raleigh, late county seat of Shelby
county, Tenn, nine mi les northeast of Mem
phis. and two miles from Wells station, on
the Memphis and Louisville railroad. These
Springs are six in number. Of various mineral
and medicinal qualities, and are visited every
Summer by thousands Of 'eokers Of health and
pleasure, from all quarters Of the country.
They ara within few steps of the village Of
Raleigh. in beautiful valley, and also within
n few hundred feet of Wof river, which wind
around the base Of the eminence on which. the
village of Raleigh is situated. and empties into
the" ther Of Waters " at Memphis. Nume-
rous remarkable cures of various diseases have
been experienced by sojourners at this health
inspiring retreat, and the present proprietor,
Col. j. NJ. Coleman, can produce hundreds Of
certificates of cures in cases which had been
entirely given oyer by medical skill: The
ground surrounding the Springs, and in fact
the entire village of Raleigh, rises to an emf
nence of pure air, and is as remarkable for its
healthfulne as beauty of location. Tho
SPRINGS are in fine order, never failing. and are
designated as follows:
Marble Spring,
Box Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
Sulphur Spring,
FreestOne Spring
The place has never been visited by epidemic
of any kind, and peculiarly characteristic of its
healthfulness is he-longevity of the inhabi-
tants. the Oldest citizens OF Shelby county
are residents of Raleigh.
The Springs are as much resortcd to by plea
sure-seckers as by invalids, owing to beauty of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
attractions. Connected with the Springs are n
Pavilion, Ladies' Bowling Alley. Rustic Ar
bors. Reading Saloon, Gents Bowling Alley.
Saloon, Billiard Room, Gymnasums, Refresh
ment Tables. ETC., while Wolf river affords ex-
celent Boating and Fishing.
The ground accompanying the Springs. in
the above scheme and included in the First
Prize. is fifteen acres in extent, overlooking the
valley and affords, in addition to a magnificent
site for q grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park, promenades, etc.
An ANALYSIS of the several Springs, by distin-
surpassed in mineral and curative properties
by any in the United States. There is no rea-
son then why Raleigh should not become as
famous as Saratoga. Sharon or Lebanon, and
as largely patronized. II needs only capital
and enterprise to accomplish this end.
A charter is before tho State Legislature for
the Incorporation of the Springs. and move
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
rail communication with Memphis.
For this prize, S20, 600 was recently offered.
which was declined. in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.--The elegant COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AND LOT RESIDENCE
Of Col. J. M. Coleman is within few var of
the Springs. The house is in first class order,
contains ten rooms, and is beautifully emkOw-
cred in shrubbery. The lot is well fenced and
ornamented with fine shade and fruit trees,
and affords all necessary outhouses, cisterns,
etc. 1t is midway between the village and
Spring Valley, on the main promenade. VAL
ue, SS000
PRIZE No. Bone THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. 4 TO 20.--TWENTY TWO
COTTAGE LOTS. valued st $50 each. These
lots are portion of the village Of Raleigh. de-
lightfully situated, all fronting on thorough
fares, and will be drawn with the understand
ing that the winners shall have free access at
all times to the Springs and BELONGINGS.
Details of the Drawing.
Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting the certificates issued. will be placed
in one wheel, and the same number Of blanks,
including twenty five inscri co with the names
Of the D emiums, will be plac,rl in another.
From these wheels tickets will be drawn at the
same time, and the number drawn will take the
premium drawn simultaneously.
All moneys received upOn the sale OF these
shares will be placed in the German National