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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17
A Blaok Sunrise.

When the old Virginia darky ex-
claimed, on witnessing an eclipse OF the
sun, "Tank God, the day OBJ jubilee am
come We is gwine to hRb black
sum-" he little thought that ere long such
luminary would appear. A negro
named Charles Sunrise publishes "a
challenge to the coiored people of the
city of Harrisburg" Pennsylvania, in
which he proposes to illumine the be-
nigh,ed understandings Of that portion
of the colored world in regard TO very
important matter. His terns are rea :
sonable, considering the magnitude of
bis proposed undertaking. Sunrise says:
II propose to meet any colored gem
tleman and discuss the great question
whether the Bible is TO be regarded as
the rule of our life. And | propose to
show from the Bible that no man ever
went TO heaven or hell | will also put
up one hundred dollars, to be forfeited
to the Church in case / fail to prove my
proposition"
As one great light is ready to disap-
pear another is prepared to take its place.
While that great Radical luminary,
Thad. Stevens, approaches the Western
horizin, soon to set forever, we have
new sunrise bursting upon the visisn.
The Harrisburg Intelligencer hopes that,
if no colored gentleman can be found
Of sufficiently conservative views to
meet this daring Radical, the Rump Con-
gress may not take advantage of the
fact to reconstruct" Pennsylvania upon
a no-heaven and no-hell basis, as there
are still some fep persons in that Com
monwealth that need the fear of little
fire and birthstone to keep them in order.
-Cincinndti Enquirer
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17
Something About Currency.

Director Delmar, of the Statistical Bu-
reau, in reply to communication from
General Butler, has given some interest
ing financial statistics, going to prove
that the civilization of the world depends
in great measure upon the character
and quantity of its rcuhting medium.
He traces the amount of coinage from
the Augustan Age, A. d. IA, when it
amounted to $358, 5000, 900, to the present
time, and shows that from the year named
the amount of coin in circulation grad
ually diminished until the year A. ID.
806, when it touched the lowest figures,
$33, ,674, 1856 1t then commenced rising,
but did not recover itself until the
beginning Of the nineteenth century.
Its marked increase was in the
year 1000, when the mines of Potosi were
opened, which marked the closing of the
Dark Ages. From the commencement
of the ninth to the close of the fifteenth
century, the credit system became estab-
lished in Europe. The lending of money
on interest during most of this period
was eemed odious, and the tariff fell
entirely into the hands of the Jews, who,
becoming greatly enriched by it, were
frequently pluudered. The taking of in
terest seems first to have been regulated
in Venice, in the twelfth century, when
the legal rate was four per cent, while in
France it was forty-eight per cent, and
controlled by few Jews. The long
monetary dearth. during the centuries
named, led to the social degradation
which marked the dark ages, and which
eliminated in the system of feudal, from
which even yet modern civilization has
failed to entirely free itself. In 1857
the Bank of Venice was founded; that
of Geneva in l345, and of Barcelona in
l4Ol. Between this time and that when
the Bank of Amsterdam was founded,
AD. 1907, occurred the influx of the
precious metals from America. The
present amount of coin in Europe and
America he estimates at $1,000, 600, 900,
of which 81, 500, 900, 900 are in gold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17
The Running Qualities Of General Grant
Fro, the New York World.l

a
Although General Grant has little po-
litical knowledge and no unborrowed po-
litical ideas, he possesses plain common
sepse--a valuable qualification SO far as
il goes. By virtue oft he has had the
discretion to be silent in respect TO sub
jects on which he could cay nothing worth
anybody's attention to listen to. But this
is not very brilliant qualification for the
Presidency. He is to be run solely on
his epaulettes But epaulettes did not
elect General Scott although General
Scott was hero, victor, really great
soldier, a man for his country to look
upon and be proud. Epaulettes would
not have elected General Taylor, if MIR.
Van Buren, had not run as third can
ddate to punish General Cass. Epau-
lettes have never succeeded against the
Democratic party when the party was
united. 1t is absurd to suppose that the
country will care more for epaulettes
than for principles, when issues are to
be decided so momentous that all former
issues dwindle into insigni6cance in
comparison. When General Scott ran
and was beaten, both parties were
substantially On tne odmo p'oiOt" :" ,
and yet his epaulettes and many higher
qualifications did not save him. In the
dignity of bearing and imposing pres
ence which grace high Office, he was at
least equal to General Grant; nor was
he inferior in familiarity with the topics
which enter into the conversation of gen
tlemen, nor in acquaintance with politi,
cal subjects, nor in general vigor and
versatility of intellect. II would be diff
cult to name any particular in which he
would not have made more creditable
President than Grant But if epaulettes
and victories could do so little for Scott,
even when no great questions were pend.
ing, what can they do for Grant amid
the throes of such conflict as is now
soon to begin2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17
An Unfortunate Speculation.
The Alta California has the following
prohahiv tho most unfortnnate wat,


Probably the most unfortunate water
sn-eulation in California has been that
o. the Bear river and Auburn water Mi
ming Company, which has seyenty-five
miles of main ditch, aud two hundred
and fifty miles OF branches; the whole
work having been constructed at a cost
of 81, 600, 1000. In 1863, the gross receipts
were 800, 900. In 1864, SIS, 900; in 1865
S55, 900; in 1866, $4,000; and in 1867,
somewhat less than in 1866. A consid-
erable portion of those gross receipts 90
towards expenses, leaving 30 little net
that the property is assessed at only
$25 900. Yet this ditch is well located,
and has in general been well managed.
Not less than $50000,0O0 have been
washed out with its assistance, and a
placer district that was once rich, TWEEN
ty-fve miles square, depends upon it
exclusively for water. 1t has, however,
been very unfortunate in its litigation,
in which Il has spent not less than $780,
900, and it has suffered severely by some
very unjust decisions. About $l25,O00
of San Francisco capital were invested
in this ditch. All the ditch property in the
State is depreciating, and it seems hard
that the most productive camps should
not be ableto pay common prices for
water.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

"OH, carry me back to Ole Virginny"
will no doubt soon regain its once wide
spread popularity, if we may judge from
our news from the Old Dominion. A
Wheeling editor says "We saw party
of twelve or fifteen colored people yes
terday evening, who were on their way
to the valley Of Virginia. They were
slaves before the war, but after it broke
out were liberated, and emigrated to
Pennsylvania. They have since been
wandering about the Northern States,
but could find no place like their old
homes in the valley, and are now return
ing to the scenes Of other and happier
days."
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Mr. Beacher,s Gift.

When Horace Greeley signed his vene.
rable name on the bail-bond of Jefferson
Davis, it was thought that political won
ders had ceased. That this was a mis-
take is proved by late contribution Of
Henry Ward Beecher, who has given
$1,000 to the college Of which the late
General-in. Chief Of the rebel army is
President. Mr.. Beechers church has
not yet taken any action in this matter.
But it will astonish many Of the faithful,
no doubt, that q man Of God should give
aid and support to one Of the disciples of
the fieud rebellion. The good people Of
the party to which Mr. Beecher belongs
will hardly yet believe that General
Lees purpose is not TO inculcaie dis
loyalty in the hearts Of those who grow
up under his charge. Yet there has
been such a change Of sentiment that
Mr.. Beecher's gift viii now DO regarded
as misguided charity, while, couple Of
years ago, the donor would have been
accommodated as in tsague With the
Chicago Times
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17
saturday, the .5th of january, isss,
TRUST sALE.

DY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST EX
ID ecuted to me on the 18th day of January,
1851, by Pierre BacQuet, l., secure the rayment
Of three certain promissory notes, made by the
said Pierre Racquet. in favor Of joseph Etche
varne, and due respectively on the 5th day OF
Nav Of the years 1851, 1862 and 1868 said Deed
OF Truss is recorded In the Registers Office
Shelby county, in book No. 40, pages 3Ss. SEQ
and $40. and the said Pierre Bacquet having
i lied TO pay his said note falling on the 5th day
Of May, 1868, will expose aud sell at public
auction, on the 30th day Of January. 1868, at
The southeast corner Of Court Square, FOR
CASH, 10 the highest bidder, the following
deecribed lots o. ground. to-wit: Lots No. ~,
= snd q, as marked and described on Flippin's
plan Of TIE subdivision Of lots below Fort Pick;
erinr. and lying between s. Nj. Wheaton's and
Nascaro's. and severally fronting 30 feet or the
Horn Lake road, and lot p cornering on VIII
kerson's avenue, and severally running back
$50 feet TO an alley. Equity Of redemption
specs " waived. Title believed TO be good,
JEAN ETCHEvARNE,
e7-l2S Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

MA story is told in the French
papers of'a merry pyrotechnist, who,
finding he was about to die, caused his
workmen to make a number Of candles,
which would burn a short way, as usual,
and then burst into brilliant corruscs-
tons. Those candles we're given to the
priests, who, at the funeral, were to chant
around the corpse, and while engaged in
shis solemn act the fireworks went of, to
the great CONSERVATION Of the clergymen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

s@-A lady in Lawrence, Kansas, sud
denly woke in the night with the impress
sion that her little girl was in danger.
Feeling her way in the dark to the child s
crib, directed by strong impulse, she
put her finger into the little sleeper 8
mouth, and to her astonishment took
from thence large pin.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

r@~ George Epstein, legless beggar,
who has been moving about the streets
of 81. Louis for the past year, has been
taken in charge by the police. He owns
property in New York valued at $65, 900,
and also has money invested in Cincin-
natl, Louisville and elsewhere.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

No. The Tribune, clearly, is losing
confidence in the ability of the Radicals
to carry the Presidential election. 1t
saws: ave cannot win this
6ght by merely banging away on drum (;
and here is just where We apprehend
that the managers of the Grant move
ment are sadly mistaken"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

no. A few days ago Mrs. Cooke. in
Madison county, Alabama, put arsenic
in her dough by mistake for soda, the
consequence of which was the death of
the whole family--herself, her husband
and three children.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

B@rThe Montreal police gave all their
petty prisoners present of their liberty
New Years morning. They all went
back at night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

n@-Some malignant Radicals in Wash
ington, with a view of damaging hi
prospects for the Presidency, have start
ed the report that "oysters" affect Grant
about like too much whisky does com
mon people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

H@. Why is kissing girl like eating
soup with a fork2 Because you cant
get enough.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

THE Mississippi convention has been
obliged to make deposit in advance as
security for the payment of the gas
which it should use in the course OF its
session. If the deposit was in proper
ton to the amount of gas in most con-
ventions, it must have taken all the
money the State of Mississippi could
raise.- CHICAGO Times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

1@~ A musical dog in New Albany,
Ind, plays on the piano and howls. So
does young lady living next door.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17
LAND

TNTEN AND TWELVE MILES OF MEM-
/ rhis, Of every quality. and IN any quantity,
IRON 80 go. even 500 ac-es, timoercd and
c'eared. for sale and rent both alsa, ncg steam
Cyplea timber accessible. Aprly az - Front
street Memphis. Or 81 Heuhtrton. twelve
miles north .. city. on Biz Cresk PLANK Road.
iOs-lsls 5. $. KEMBERI.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

g@"The majority report of the Board
of Aldermen of Chattanooga is in favor
of negro who was elected taking his
seat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

H@- Christina, Queen Dowager o.
Spain, is one of the heaviest Taxpayers
in France.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

s@ a party of Detroit burglars gagged
a woman by stufing an apple into her
mouth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

t@- An exchange asks if corn whisky
necessarily makes mans throat husky.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

DiFDUCED PRICES IN SHAVING. AT
NJ the Union street Barber shop, 20. ~
Union street. LtnOr Block. Shavinr. l5c; Hair
cuttiur, Ec: Shampooninr, &c. Some of the
tesi BARRIERS insattendance. srlb
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

H@ Montreal complains that the Can
ada lawyers don't use enough stamps.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

The French people delight in big sto-
ries about Lord Brougham. A Cannes
paper recently stated bis annual income
as three and a quarter millions, and
Lord BTougham had TO deny It to escape
deiication on bis next visit to that place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

s@- There are 5000 lawyers in New
York, bnt precious little law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

Brigham Young announces that the
spirit Of God insiructs him TO order the
saints to leave Of drinking tea and eof
fee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

n@. Next year the Marquis of Butt
will be the richest mob I" in England.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

RAJ An Indian sovereign is to give
Bombay colossal statue of Victoria.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST,
ID executed TO me on the 18th day OF Janua-
ry, 1867, by j. T. Gillian. to secure. the ? y
ment Of certain nate the Gin mentioned, for
Sl,7a9 70 said note given in favor Of 7. Q.
Bridgforth, executor and guardian of l.. 3;
Bridgforth's estate and children, which said
deed is on record. in the Probate Clerk, 8 office,
ofDeSoto county, Miss, in book No. 2, pages
27l and 2T2 Of The records of deeds of truTt
mortgages and contracts. Twill on
Saturday, the s5th of January, Isss,
between the hours Of II A. NJ. and o'clock P. NJ,
On the premises, sell at pub ic outcry, to the
highest bidder for CASH, the TO lowing described
property. to-wit: One hundred and twenty
acres Of land off Of the east side of the north
east quarter Of section (2O) twenty, township
~ two. range t6) SIX west; also, fifty acres o.
the western part of the northwest quarter ol
section cd t-enty-one, township t2) two. range
90 six west, containing in all l7O acres. Also,
i've Muies. mentioned in the same instrument
The title TO tho property is believed to be per
feet, bu, will convey only as trustee.
d. W. BRISTOL. Trustee:
Jan. 4, 1S6s 1lq
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H@-A Sherman club has been formed
at Leavenworth, Kansas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

16y Lobsters are cultivated near
Trieste, like oysters.
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J. B. q WM. WAss ON,
DENTISTS.

HAVE REMOVED THEIR OFFICE Tc
III their Well-knoHn Drug Store,
No. 3IS Main Street.
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B@- The Crown Prince Of Prussia is
said to be very stingy.
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ENo.I.--The celebrated RALI

PRIZE No. 1.-the celebrated RALEIGH
MINERAL SPRINGS, situated on the con-
fines of Raleigh, late county seat of Shelby
county, Tenn, pine miles northeast of Men,
gphis. 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 'eskers of health and
pleasure. from all quarters Of tho country.
They are within few steps of the village of
Raleigh, in beautiful valley. and also within
few hundred feet of Wolf river, which wind 9
around the base of the eminence on which the
village of Raleigh is situated, and empties into
the F ther of Waters" at Memphis. Nume-
rous remar kable cures of various diseases have
been experienced by sojourners at this health
inspiring retreat, and the present proprietor:
Col j. M. 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 70 an emil
nence fpuro air, and is as remarkable for its
healthfulne.s as beauty OF location. The
SPRINGS are in fne order, never falling. and are
designated as follows:
Marble Spring,
Box Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
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b@- New Years greeting" Year we
are again"
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PRIZE No. e.--The elegant COT
Details of the Drawing.

Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting the certificates issued. viii be placed
in one wheel, and the same number Of blanks,
including twenty five iDsesi ed with the names
of the premiums, will be placed in another.
From these wheels tickets vi II 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
Bank Of Memphis. and will remain there 70 the
credit Of the Association until the drawing
takes place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-17

NOTICE.--Pers0ns ordering Certificates by
mail can send greenbaoks to he amount Of FIVE
dollars in registered letters. aad postofice or
other drafts, payable 20 our order for larg-r
amounts, at our rick. with adore OF town.
county and State carefully written.
All orders for certificates. and ccmmunica-
tons should be addressed 20
Il. n. Rocket.
Finandal q reiary,
At Phenix Mutual Ins. Co, Bethel Block, 80
Main street. Memnhi., Tenn. ll0
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CERTIFICATES, s5 EACH
Capital Prize Valued at $4,000

A Fortune or a Homestead for 50
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n9- Seven churches are going up in
New York.
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Which amount has recently been offered 70
the Springs and Grounds Immediately sur
rounding.
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References :

c. F. Chamberlain 4 Co.. B. Loewenstein 4
/ NJ. Apperson & c., o. c. Boone 4 Co.
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I@ McDonough's Block Crook is in
Mobile.
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NEaEptG SRHhHAs
Box Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
sulphur Spring,

The place has never been visited by epidemic
of any kind, and peouliarly characteristic of its
healthfulness is the longevity of the inhabi-
tants. the Oldest citizens of Shelby county
are residents of Raleigh.
The Springs are rs much resorted to by plea
sure-seekers as l y invalids, owing to beauty of
scenery and various artifici as well as natural
attractions Connected with the Springs are n
Pavilion, Ladies Bowling Alley. Rustic Ar
hers, Residing Saloon, Cents Bowling Alley,
Saloon, Billiard kOom, Gymnasums, Refresh
ment Tables. ETC.. while Wolf river affords ex
cellent Boating and Fishing.
Tho ground a.comp lnying the Springs, in
the above scheme and included in the First
Prize is fifteen res in extent, overlooking the
valley, and affords. in addition TO a magnificent
site for a grand hotel and other buildings.
An analy sis of the several Springs. by distin-
guished medical men, shows that they are un-
surpassed in mineral and curative properties
by any in the United States. Thereis 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 10 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, $4,000 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. ]. NJ. Cnlemnn 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
ne, $4,000.
PRIZE No. s.--oNE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE no. TO 25.--TWENTY TWO
COTTAGE LOTS. valued at $3.50 each. These
lightfully sitnated, 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.
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NUMBER OF PRIZES. e5 ,
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Iogsthsr With the large patronage extsnde
n, renders Il In Cur pover to cfer iudues
msnts in prices which oar competitors oaono
afOri to give.