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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
THE CITY.
silk Lace Cotton.

Mr.. C. R. Staley, the agent, showed us
Yesterday bunch of the " silk lace cot
ton" This may seem fancy name, but
the cotton is fancy and no other name
describes it so well. The staple is long,
silken and soft. Colonel r. W. Hay
wood. of Brownsville, Tenn, had the
honor ofintrodueing this cotton, and has
raised considerable amount en- his
plantation. The fiber is straight and
glossy, and is much stronger than the
best Sea Island cotton. Colonel Hay
wood says it stands the drouth better
than any other variety of cotton, as il
has long tap root, and is supported by
lateral branches. This is the same cot
ton that was exhibited at the Shelby
County Fair last fall, and attracted so
much attention, and was awarded a
special diploma with the commentator
of the officers and management. 1t is
undoubtedly an improvement on the
common cotton, and is worthy of the at
tention of all farmers and planters. An
agency for the sale of the cotton-seed
we believe, is to be, or has been,
established in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
A GUSHING LOVER.
ur,ing. with an Eye to business

Counting, with an Eye TO business.
The following letter was recently
picked up with some other papers of a
similar character, and handed to an ac-
ouaintance of the owner to be returned,
but somehow fell into our hands. The
letter purports to be an answer to an
advertisement by a sweet sixteen of
means for correspondence with a
gentleman of character, which lately ap-
peared in the Theatrical Bulletin. Here
it is
What sweet sixteen with mednsf
Why | am Just the fellow you're looking
for, you bet Have been waiting these
past five years for this opportunity, and
now-how opportune will not ask you
to exchange photos, for | know you are
beautiful A thought strikes me- OH!
cruel thought--how can / write you'll
Might not this be all cruel jest2 Alas
no; it cannot was. However, to show me
that you are sincere, and inspire me with
confdence-for | am very bashful and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS me half dollar.
want to have sure thing on square
meal tomorrow. No doubt you will re-
ceive scores Of letters in answer to your
"ad." However, I'm certain none will
strike you as forcibly as mine. Great
presumption, is it not2
I'm yours-to be continued, if desired
if not, In off the track Seriously,
J. CESAR DABBs
p S.-Don't forget tho four bits,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
II you want good old Megibben
whisky, go 90 2y6 Second street,
DREssMAKISG in all the latest fashions
by NJ. c. Hunter, 247 Main street. I

KosKoo. This medicine is rapidly
gaining the confidence of the people, and
the numerous testimonials Of its virtues,
given by practitioners of medicines,
leave no doubt that it is safe and re-
liable remedy for INPURITY OF THE BLOOD,
that speaks in high terms of its curative
properties, and give q special recon-
mendation Of Koskoo to the practitioners
of medicine. This is, we believe, the first
instance where such medicines have been
officially Endorsed by the faculty of any
of the medical colleges, and reflects great
credit upon the skill of DR.. Lawrence,
its compounder, and also puts Koskoo /"
in the VAS Of all other medicines Of the
present day.-Fr0m the Norfolk Daily
Journal December II, 1869. PIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
MISSISSIPPI TRADE.
Memphis Goods Eighteen Days En-
Route 10 Canton-Thc Trouble.

/ Memphis Goods Eighteen Days "a
Route 10 Canton-Thc Trouble.
About three weeks ago large firm il
the city received an order from Cantor
for a lot of goods. The order was filled
at once and the goods shipped that day
by way of Grand Junction and the Mis-
sissippi Central railroad. The goods
were just eighteen days reaching Canton
the southern terminus of the Central
road Goods shipped to different
house in Canton day later were re-
ceived FIVE days sooner. Such occur
rences are not unusual. The country
merchants of Mississippi know too well
the difficulties in the way of shipping
goods from Memphis. They know that
when no connection is missed and our
roads are making their best time, goods
shipped from St. Louis will reach
such points as Canton, for in
stance, day sooner than goods
shipped from Memphis at the same time
And even New York shipments will ar
rive only one day later than those from
Memphis invoiced the same day. All
this is well known to the country mer-
chants and who can blame them for or
dering their goods from st, Louis, Louis
vile, Cincinnati, and even New York,
when they can gain time and, in some
save money. The firm in
question here made arrangements TO
send goods to Canton by express, agree
ing with their customers to pay the diff
ference between express and freight
,ariffs. No wonder Memphis does not
ROW, and become the commercial Chr
ago of the South, when her railroads are
un in the interest of distant rival cities
" corporations that ignore Mem
his as market and city.
The delay of eighteen days men,
toned above is supposed to have occur
ed at Grand Junction 1t is to the in
crest of the Central road for Mississippi
Merchants to buy in st. Louis rather
han in Memphis, and to force them to do
his all possible obstacles are thrown
etween them and Memphis. Our mer-
hants should look into this matter, and
the Central road will not do the fair
hing go to work and assist in building
he Yazoo Valley and the Memphis and
elma roads. Then, and not until then,
ill Memphis be entirely Independent
nd able to control the Mississippi trade
lat properly belongs TO her The facts
ated might be ampli6ed to any length,
nd if any one desires names, dates and
CURES, they will be furnished
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
The Mayors Veto.

In the Mayor last message ne SAID;
GENTLEMEN: / return for your further
action, with my objections, resolution
which passed the Board of Aldermen on
the I'd instant, and Common Council on
the Sd, in the words following:
THAT the City Tax Collector be in
structed to receive in payment for taxes
for real estate and special tax he may
receive in payment thereof any past due
Indebtedness of the city, whether in city
scrip, ledger balances, coupons, or city
notes at par; and he is also authorized
10 receive if paid in cash, one-half the
amount assessed against any person on
the textbooks, and give receipt for the
whole amount of Indebtedness.
After mature deliberation ! am con-
strained to refuse my consent to this re-
solution. The Tax Collector is now by
our consent receiving our coupons, led
ger balances, scrip, etc, in payment of
past due taxes. Ny objection therefore
is to that part Of the resolution which
allows taxes to be paid in cash at seventy
cents on the dollar 1t seems to me that
such a policy would damage the credit
of the city without increasing its cash
receipts, and would work an injury to
those who hold our Indebtedness.
His reasons were set forth at some
length. The veto was sustained.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
* OS * o O.!
Meets with great success i'm ihe
cure of
Diseases Of the Nervous System.

Almost nine tenths Of our people suffer from
nervous exhaustion. and are. therefore, liable
to its ooncomitant evils Of mental depression.
confused ideas, softening Of the brain, insanity.
and complete breaking down of the general
health. Thousands are suffering to-day with
broken-down nervous systems, and, unfortun-
ately, tobacco. alcohol. late hours, over-work
mental and physicall. are causing diseases Of
the nervous system to increase at fearful
ratio.
The symptoms to which diseases of the ner-
vous system give rise may be stated as follows +:
A dull. heavy feeling in the head. sometimes
more or less severe pain or headache; Period
ical Headache. Dizziness, Noises or Ringing
in the Head; Confusion Of Ideas; Temporary
Loss ofMemory; Detection Of Spirits Starting
During Sleep: Bad Dreams Hesitation in An
swering Questions; Dizziness of Hearing;
Twitching Of the Pace and Arms. ETC.. which.
II not promptly treated. lead to Paralysis. De-
lirium. Insanity. Impotency. Apoplexy. etc.
ate
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18

The Galena Gazette Of the ith saysl
"There appeared at the Lawrence House
Yesterday, a German boy apparently
about nineteen years Of age He had
been captive among the Indians for
sixteen years. When he was about three
years old, his parents lived near the
Chippewa river, where they had erected
comfortable log cabin. One day a
band of roaming Indians pitched their
tent by the margin of little stream,
where the child was in the habit of
playing with his sister When the In
dams removed they took the boy with
them. He was placed among the Chiefs
children, and remained with the tribe,
sharing with them in all the hardships of
their wild, roaming life for sixteen years.
His parents, after long and fruitless
search, came to the conclusion that he
must have fallen into the river been
drowned, and his body washed away by
the current They subsequently pur-
chased a farm about four miles from
Elizabeth, in this county, where they now
reside. The boys sister married gem
in Wisconsin. A fewweeks since,
while she and her husband were examin-
ing some trinkets offered for sale by a
band ofIndians, in St. Paul, she observed
among them a boy who, although dressed
like the balance of the party, did not APP
pear to be an Indian. Thinking that
she detected some family resemblance in
the boys countenance, she made suitable
inquiries, and soon became satisfied that
The pseudo Indian was her brother. He
howevr, to leave his Indian cap
.ors, and she was compelled to return
nome in Wisconsin, leaving her brother
IT'LL among the Indians. She, however,
yave him the address of her parents, and
Urged him to return home. Nothing
urther was heard from him until yester-
lay, when, as above stated, he made his
appearance in this city at the Lawrence
House, on his way to visit his parents,
vhom he has not seen since he was three
ears old. F"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
A Philadelphia story.

The Jersey City Times tells this story
of Philadelphia; Among the people who
attended the Philadelphia market the
other afternoon was citizen of West Ter.
sey. He brought stock of eggs and
butter. In big coop in the rearmost
part of the wagon he had splendid pea
cock, whose tail spread out, beautiful
even to gorgeousness, like the trail of q
lady's dress An Irishmen passing OBJ
served the splendid plumage of the bird
and asked the price.
Thee can have it for fifteen dollars, y
was the reply of the owner. whose drab
indicated him as member of the Society
of Friends
That's good price, was the inter-
rogative remark of the Celt, as he
smoothed the ample tail of the feathered
biped.
There are plenty Of people who will
give that for him, was the placid and
very true rejoinder
The Celt surveyed the bird, admired
his proportions, but still endeayored to
cheaper him.
Mister" said he, at last, to the grave
gentleman who held the bird for sale
people say these birds have very bad
voice.
Il have nothing to say about their
voices" was the quite reply If thee
wants thee fowl, thee can take it; if thee
does not, its voice does not make any
matter to thee"
But" says the Celt, don't thin birds
heller like the diyil?n
Friend" was the placid reply, thee
probably in that respect has the advan-
tage over me- Thee evidently has ac-
quaintances that | have not. If thee
thinks that the scream of this bird is like
to that of thy friend, whom thee has
named, !, in my ignorance, will not pre-
sumo to contradict thee"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
A Sensational At.acbe.

Shirley Dare, writing to the Chic
ago Republican, from Washington, says:
(" A very well recognized authority in
her department is the bright young wo-
man in the ladies room adjoining the
Senate gallery This is women's indis-
putable territory, quite distinct in its
character and habitues from the gaudy
reception room below Here no male
thing dares peep or mutter. Here, at
any time of the day, you find ladies' cosy
over impromptu cups of tea, boiled over
the gas by the attendant genius. This
Annie, as the door-keeper calls her
is the finest looking quadroon ever saw;
tall, with slim, good figure, fossy hair
arranged with much taste, and features
scarcely suggesting her descent. She
receives with entire ease, and not shade
of subservience, the ladies who comes in
for half an hours rest, and chat over
their political knitting Indeed not a
few women in public positions might
study her tact and aplomb with advan-
tage. You hear Annie inquiripg after
departed dignitaries with the freedom of
an old friend. She has seen three dy-
nasties leave the capital, for her term of
Office covers five years. An attempt was
made to GUST her from her place about a
year ago in favor of white woman, but
Annie knew on what key to place her
supple fingers; the effort against her
came to the ears of the Senators, and
the intruder was frowned down in such
manner that no one has dared to dispute
the place again. 1t is fancied that she
had too much intelligence Of their little
private schemes TO render II safe 10 let
her 60 about without good reason for
discreet silence. So she remains and
queens it over teapot and washstand, and
will do so to the end of the chapter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18

AT the mouth Of the channel. three
miles from Fleetwood, England, is or was
a lighthouse built on piles Two or three
weeks ago, a schooner laden with iron
ran into the piles, and the lighthouse was
pitched upon the deck Of the vessel and
carried away. Two men we're in the
lighthouse at the time, one Of them being
in bed. They were both saved, but
much frightened" A tug was sent out
to the relief Of the schooner, and she was
tOwed into Fleetwood and the lighthouse
safely landed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18


1t is little more than month until the
26th of April, the day heretofore OBJ
served for decorating the graves Of the
Confederate dead with flowers, and other
appropriate ceremonies. Last year the
ceremony had to be postponed on
account ofthe weather, and late spring
will probably cause the same thing to be
done this year. The 26th Of April is too
early for this climate We hope that
some other day, a month or so later, will
be chosen this year and adopted for the
future in order to avoid delays and dis
appointments. The beautiful custom
was not originated by the devoted ladies
Of Columbus, Georgia, as an anniversary
Of particular event bot as a simple iri-
butte Of respect to deceased friends who
fell in the war, that is as proper one dav
as another. save Sunday. Instead OF
Tuesday, the 10th Of April, We suggest
Thursday, the 2ith Of May, or a day sssr
that time, when there is some assurance
ofgOod weather andabundance ofAower,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
PositiveIy inc Last Week,

We will offer our entire stock Of gents
and ladies' gold watches at an enormous
sacrifice at private sale Fine solid gold
American Waltham watches at SIS;
ladies' gold Geneva watches, from s25 to
Si5 worth SEQ to SIS; ladies' gold
chains. from SIS to s25; gents gold vest
chains. from $40 to $40; genuine coral
sets from sl5 to SIS; solid silverware,
less than factory prices. Call early be-
fore it is too late, at Register, Irrelevant
A Co. $. cor. Main and jefferson. l6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18

There tcds result from the recent
very well conducted Woman Suffrage
Convention held in Vermont. A small
boy was found in tears and trouble in
Main street Of the city where the con-
yention was assembled. what is the
matterY asked a sympathizing and Gu
rious passer-by. Rubbing his eyes Wig
orously with both fists, after the manner
Of small boys, he blubbered out: my
mothers gone to the womans town
meeting, and didn't leave out nothing TO
eat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18

A fascinating young widow, having
married an elderly man, annoyed him BY
frequent references 10 her first hus-
band, whereat the old gentleman re-
monstrated. Il dare say, replied the
fond creature, pouting her pretty lips,
that you'll be glad 70 have me remem-
Der you when you're dead and gone, and
I'm married again.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
LOTTERY.
DAV IDSO
FARM ASSOCIATION
OF
HARDEMAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
A VALUABLE FARM
OF $50 Acres
To be disposed of March IL, 1870, I'm
the city of Memphis, for the bene-
ut of Mrs. Florence s. ". Davidson.
Value of the Farm, 100000!
1000 TICKETS AT s5 EACH.
\ - ~
Mais. M. ]. wicks and j. p. Strange.
TTNHIS VALUABLE FARM is SITUATED
i on the south side of the Memphis and
Charleston railroad, about three-quarters of n
mile west of Pocahontas. in Hardeman county,
Tenn; contains $50 acres, most of which is
fine, rich bottom land, rs acres cleared, under
fence and in cultivation balance beautifully
timbered. Improvements: A comfortable III
FRAMED RESIDENCE,

One and half stories, with seven rooms; Il
kitchen, smoke-house, stable. etc.; well Of
excellent water and two fine mineral springs.
Tickets will be disposed of by the undersigned
at SIS each, emitting the holder to one share in
the above Association. The proceeds arising
from the sale of the tickets, for the security
and safety of the holders thereof, will be de-
posted each day as they are sold with Royster,
Trezevant 4 Co., of Memphis, Tenn. the
funds to be held by them for the protection Of
the holders of the tickets until the farm shall
have been fairly drawn for an 4 the title papers
properly prepared, conveying an absolute and
perfect title to the property.
Tickets for sale at the Whitemere House, on
Adams street, and at other pla ces throughout
the city, by the friends of.
16 MRS. FLORENCE s. v. DAVIDSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18


DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID executed to me by Thomas McHugh, on
September IA, 1865, to secure certain debts
therein specified, and registered in the Regis
ter's office of Shelby county, Tennessee, in
sell on
Friday, April 10, 1870,
Between the hours of II and 2, on the prem
Uses. in the city Of Memphis, TO the highest
bidder for cash, at public auction, the prop
crty described in said deed of trust, viz A
tersection of Lauderdale and Madison streets
thence west 30 feet with north side of Madison
street; thence north 100 feet to the alley run
ming between Madison and Court streets
thence east 30 feet with line of said alley,
parallel with Madison; thence south to the
point of beginning; being east half Of John d.
Armour's subdivision of county lot 496.
Title believed to be good, but convey only
as trustee. p. ii. DAYIE,
l4-39 Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18

As an indication Of the value Of water
privileges in the southern part Of
California, It is mentioned that the real
estate in Los Angeles has advanced from
hiteen 70 twenty per cent since the late
rains The price Of oranges in that
region hardly pays FOR gathering the
crop. The yield is very large this sea
son but the fruit Is smaller ia size than
nsnal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
MEDICAL.
DR.. Richau's Golden Remedies

Use these only. and save time, health
u1 and money.
$1,000 Reward for any case of disease, in
any stage, which they fail to cure.
nR. RICHAU'S GOLDEN BALSAM, NO. /,
~ cures ulcers, liberated sore throat and
mouth, sore. eyes, cutane ous eruptions, cop
per-colored blotches, soreness of the scalp,
scrofula, etc.; it is the greatest renovator,
alternative and blood puri Ter known, removes
all mercury from the system and leaves the
blood pure and healthy.
DR.. RICHAU'S GOLDEN BALSAM, NO. 2,
cures Laercurial affections, rheumatism in all
its forms, and gives immediate relief in all
eases. Price Of either No or No. 2, IS per
bottle, or two bottles for SO. e
DR.. RICHAU'S GOLDEN ANTID0TE, n
rapid and radical cure for all urinary derange-
ments. Price, So per bottle.
DIR. RICHAU'S ELIXIR GLAMOUR, a rad
ical cure for nervous or general debility, in
old or young; imparting energy with won
derful effect. Price, IS per bottle, or two for &c.
On receipt Of price these remedies will be
shipped TO any place. Prompt attention paid
to all correspondents. None genuine without
the name of DIR. Richau's Golden Remedies,
d. B. Richards, Sole Proprietor" blown in
glass of bottles. Address DR.. d. B. Richards,
No. 22S Varick ST., New York. 4S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
KOSKOO!
Liver InvigOratOr !
STANDS UNRIvALLED,
Being the only Known Medicine


that EFFICIENTLY stimulates and coRREors the
hepatic secreiions and functional DERAyGgNRSrs
of the LIVER, WITHOUT DEBILIrATISG the sys-
tenn. While it acts freely upon the Liver in
stead Of copiots pnroiaG, it gradually changes the
discharges to a per5ertlp natural state.
SYMPTOMS OF LIVER COMPLAINT AND OF soMR
or THOSE DISEASES PRODUCED BY IT.
A sallow or yellow color of the skin, or yell
lowish brown spots on the face and other parts
of the body; dizziness and drowsiness. some
times headache bitter or bad taste in the
mouth. internal heat; in many cases dry,
teasing cough unsteady appetite; sometimes
sour stomach, with a raising of the food;
bloated or full feeling about the stomach and
sides; aggravating pains in the sides, back, or
breast, and about the shoulders; constipation
of the bowels; piles, fatulence, GOODNESS of
the extremities, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18

For sPRISG.-We will, during the sea-
son. introduce the leading productions Of
frsf-eiass factories and special styles.
determining that we shall not be excelled
ia dny market for quality, style and
finish. LEIDY 4 Co, Hatters,
n a69 Main St. CPD. Cont SCR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
Friday, April is, 1870,
mo. 1887.
In the Chnncery Court OF Memphis
Tennessee.

VS..
A. C. Dill. Executrix Of D. Z. Dill.

i. A. ITVIn, CT 1T, ="
VS..
A. C. Dill, Executrix of B. F. Dill,
IT APPEARING IN THIS CAUSE THAT
i the defendant, A. c. Dill, is a nonresident
of the State of Tennessee; ii is therefore or
dered that she make her appearance herein. a t
on the first Monday in May, 1870, and plead,
answer or demur to compliments bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to her and
set for hearing exparte; aud that a copy of
this order be published once a week. for four
successive weeks, in the Memphis Public
LEDGER. A. ALST0N, Clerk and Master.
By BENZ. CoLMAN, Deputy G. and NJ.
A Copy-Attest; Geo. W. Winchester, Solicit
tor for Complainant. 8-ll-20-26
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-18
G. A N G K r. s
Killed I'm Forty-cight Hours with.
ont Knife or Pain.
DIR. SPALDING a. co,

TENNESSEE STATE CANCER, LUNG,
i Eye and Ear Branch Infrmary, consulta-
ton room 6S Monroe street, Memphis, Tenn.
permanently established. is ready for the re-
ception of patients afflicted with Cancers.
Ulcers, Old Sore Legs, Eye and Ear, and Lung
diseases and Asthma.
PILES, without knife. Kidney and Blad-
der complaints.
All old chronic diseases. No charge for con-
sultation.
All diseases Of women and children nfiden-
tial diseases. A skilful lady in attendance to
wait ON female patients.
Medicine sent to all parts. Address
fFlg Hff DR.. SPALDING AZ CO.,
% Memphis, Tennessee.