Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-22

PRIZE No. 1.-The celebrated RALEIGU
MINERAL SPRINGS, situated on the con-
fines of Raleigh, late county seat of Shelby
| county. Tenn nine miles northeast Of Mem
phis. and two miles from Wells station, on
the Memphis and Louisville railroad. These
SPRINGS are six in number, Of various minera |
and medicinal qualities, and are visited every
Summer by thousands of 'eekers of health an d
pleasure. from all quarters of the country.
| They arr within q few steps of the village Of
Raleigh. in beautiful valley, and also within
| few hundred feet of Wo { river. which wind
around the base of the ominence on which III O
| village OF Raleigh is situated, and empties int o
the " ther IF W'ters y at Memphis Nume-
rous remarkable cures Of various diseases haye
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 over by medical skill. The
| ground surrounding the Springs, and in fact
the entire village of Raleigh, rises to an emil
nence of pure air, and is as remarkable for its
heaithiulnes as beauty of location. The
| SPRINGS are in hne order, never failing, and are
| designated as fol ows:
Marble Spring.
Box Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
sulphur Spring,
FreestOne Spring
| Tho place has never been visited bv epidemie
of any kind, and pe,uliarly characteristic of its
| healthfulness is the longevity of the inhabi-
tauts. the Oldest citizens Of Shelby county
| are residents of Raleigh.
The Springs are as much resorted to by plea
ure-seekers as by invalids, owing to beauty of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
attr..ctions; CONNECTED with the springs are
hors. Reading Saloon, Gents Bowling Alley,
Saloon, Billiard Room, Gymnasiums Refresh
ment Tables. etc.. while Wolf river affords ex-
cellent Boating and Fishing.
The QfOuOd tha -
the above scheme and included in the First
Prize is fifteen acres in extent, overlooking the
valley. and affords, in addition to magnificent
site for grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park, promenades, etc.
An ANALYST. Of the several Springs, by distin-
guished medical men, shows that they areNn-
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 OF Lebanon, and
as largely patronized. Itneeds only capital
and enterprise TO accomplish this end.
A charter is before the State Legislature for
the Incorporation of the Springs. and move
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
raj communication with Memphis.
For this prize. so, 900 was recently offered,
which was declined. in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.---The elerast COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AN Nd LOT RESIDENCE
the Springs. The house is In first class order,
contains ten rooms, and is beautifully emhow-
cred in shrubbery. The lot is we'll fenced and
ornsmented with fine shade and fruit trees.
and affords all necessary outhouses. cisterns,
etc. IL is midway between the village and
Spring Valley, on the main promenade. VAL
nc, $S000
PRIZE No. s.--eNE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. 4 to 25.--rWENTY TWO
COTTAGE LOTS. valued at $50 each These
lots are n portion Of the village Of Raleigh, de-
lightfully situated, all fronting on thorough-
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 fickets ran