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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

INTELLIGENT JURYNAS. The Holly
Springs Reporter says: We noticed
gentleman juror. . few days ago, with
a long pin in hand, and having cnrios-
ity TO know what object he had in carry
ing such an instrument in his hand, he
informed US that it was to arouse a
sleepy-beaded negso juror who was
seated near him, and who had a predis-
position to snore in his sleep, and he
was fearful the thunder-tones Of his nos
trils would disturb the equanimity Of
the court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

How MANY?-The sage of the snow
slide informs us that there is " no more
healthier fruit than a ripe apple when
eaten in moderation" How many bites
would the snow-slide man make of an
annle9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

SLEEPING 0UT.-The weather is lit
tie warm, but that IS no reason why ne
groes should sleep on the sidewalks In
deed Cuffy is beginning to discover that
freedom is not the thing it was cracked
up to be by colored oratOrs-that be can
not do as be pleases, but must observe
the laws and keep in good order like the
rest Of people. Ned Tyler, Jack Tay-
lor, John Ray, George Washington and
Joe Lipscomb we're found last night
sleeping out on a piece Of property be-
longing TO the city, for which oHense
they we're this morning fined s. each.
Too bad on freedom.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

CRoPs.-The Pamela Miss. Star gives
this account of the crops in that region
" The corn crop was never more promis-
ing for an abundant yield, and one or two
more rains in ten days or two weeks will
insure this result. The cotton crop is
not more promising than We reported il
last month The damage by insects and
wet weather has been very serious in
some portions of the comfy, and farmers
generally are badly in the grass" bu,
with two weeks, working weather this
crop will be in good condition. The
yield of wheat is proving very fine. Ap-
pies and peaches viii be scarce this sea
son"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

RouGH ASD TUNBLE.-Sugar Wright
and Joe Clarke. two burly blacks, eser-
cised themselves in the rough and tnm-
Bile way yesterday. instead Of being at
church and returning thanks for exist
ence. They we're fined 3 each this
morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

CAPITAL CLAssIFIcATIoS. "A new pair
of barkeepers on Saturday night sent a
couple of mint juleps to the ieicle corps,
for which they yesterday returned thanks
thusly: They we're drinks worthy alike
of the donors and Of the
recipients, the editor Of the Avalanche. p"
We have no doubt Of it. the ieiele sorps
being frst-rate mixers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

STARTED AGAR.-The remarkably IN
teresting and highly delightful discas-
sion about the end Of the earth has
started again, and clergymen are puz-
zling their poor brains to find out where
the fire is likely to commence. As the
telegraph now stretches nearly round
the world, We are likely to get news Of
the catastrophe as soon as it occurs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

NEGRO DRowNED-A few days ago
negro boy named Ward, while swimming
in creek near Yazoo City, Miss, ven
tured out too far into the water, and was
drowned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

INNIGRATIOS.-A meeting is to beheld
in Holly Springs on the 18th TO take into
consideration the proprie;y Of introdue-
ing Chinese labor. We hope the Holly
Springs people viii have better sense
than 10 embark in the coolie trade.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11
KoskOo Cures Chronic rheumatism.

NORFOLK, VA, Sept, I, 1863.
DR. III. LAwREycE-De Sir; My son has
receiped so much bensii from pour 1eondeJnf hos-
Zoo that cannot refrain from expressing my
gratitude. / had tried almost everything
without benefit. / believe, in all sincerity,
that your Koskoo is an INFALLIBLE remedy for
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with much gratitude, i am respectfully
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IIT No. III IlHHI ~
In the First Chancery Court Of
shelby County, Tennessee.
Frazer Titus t

Thompson Dean, ct al.
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
il this cause that the defendant, Thompson
Dean, is q resident of the State Of Ohio and a
nonresident of the State Of Tennessee; il is
therefore ordered that be make bis appear
Memphis. Tenu., withfn the Grst three days
Of the regular tcrm of said Court, commencing
on the fFss Monday IN October, 1870. and plead.
sane VII Be taken for confessed as to him and
set for hearing exparte; and that copy Of
this order be published once . week, for four
successive weeks, in the Memphis Public
Ledger. Il. A. COLE, Clerk aui Master.
BY E. B. McHESRy, Deputy G. and NJ.
"A Copy-Attest; Heiskell. Scott 4 Heisf ell.
Solicitors for Complainant. G-oaw-iiss
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mo. SO9.l NJ gll.II
Chancery Sale of Real Estate.

OhuhVCiy CuAO Vi hCui GoodOCs
Elizabeth A. Walker. adm'x, First Chancery
S. o. Nelson. ct al. Shelby County
pY VIRTUE OF AN INTERLOcUTORY
ID decree entered in the above cause june
lst.. 1870, will sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, in front of the Clerk and Mas
ter's office, Greenlaw Block, Second street, in
the city of Memphis, Tennessee, on
wednesday. July 20, 1870,
within legal hours, the following described
property, t0-wit: A tract or parcel of land
lying in Shelby county, Tennessee, near the
city Of Memphis; being part Of the lots sur
yeyed and laid out by Il. l.. Todd for Will
loughby Williams, numbered and bounded as
follows, viz: Lots Nos. 70 and 100, Beginning
at stake on the north side of jackson street,
as extended from Fort Pickering, running east
with the line of said street IL chains and 40
links to the corner of lot No. l0l, sold to w,
X. Poston; thence north with the line of said
Parton's lot IL chains and " links, to a stake
on the railroad (the old Memphis and LAGRANGE
road; thence west with the line of said road
II chains and ~ links, to q stake ON The east
line of Gilbert street; thence south with the
line of said street II chains and II links, to the
beginning; including both lots and containing
IL $500 acres, except, however, the following
part of said tract, which shall not be sold
under this decree. VIZ: That part which is
bounded and described as follows:i Being a
part of said lot 100. Beginning at stake on
the south side of the railroad now known as
Broadway street, at the corner of lot No. l0l,
sold to w. X Poston; thence west 300 feet
along the line Of said broadway street, to a
stake; thence south 29i feet, to stake;
thence east 300 feet, to a stake on the north
and south lines of said lot No. 10l; thence
north 29i feet along the line of said lot, to the
beginning; containing about, 2,l00 acres.
The remaining part to be sold under this de-
cree, containing about IL 57-100 acres, and al 40
being incumbered with. the dover interest Of
the complainant. Elizabeth a. Walker. and
which is to be sold subject to said dover inter
est
Terms Of Sale--0ne- fourth cash; the balance
on six, twelve and eighteen months time.
Bond, with approved security, to be taken for
the deferred payments, and a lien retained ON
said property until all the purchase money is
paid, EDMUND A. COLE,
105-l2l lh Clerk and Master.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

LArE.-Captain Joe Locke has re-
ceived the late number of the New York
Ledger. laa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

DY VIRTUE OF A PLURIUS FIERl fA-
ID eias TO me directed in case Of Union Bank
of Tennessee vs.. Frazer Titus 4 Co., from the
Law Court Of Memphis, for the sum of $500,
besides interest and cost, / will on
Saturday, 18th day of August next.
In front of the sherif's Office, in the Greenlaw
Opera Building, on Second street. city Of
Memphis. within legal hours, proceed 10 sell
to the highest bidder, for cash. the following
described real estate. levied on as the prop
erty Of the defendant, Frazer Titus, t0-wit:
An undivided one-half interest in parts of lots
Nos. 1877 and 13s. as laid down on E. w. Ruck-
er's map Of the city of Memphis, and situated
on the southwest corner of Main and Ex-
change streets; commencing at the intersec
ton Of the west line of Main street with the
south line Of Exchange street; thence running
westwardly with said south line lis1a feet, to
an alley; thence southwardly with said alley
81 feet; thence eastWardly, and parallel
with Exchange street. l4S1z feet. to Main
street thence nOrthwardly with the west line
Of Main street 81 feet, TO the beginning.
Titus in and to a parcel Of ground, and the
buildings thereon, situated in the city Of
Memphis. Shelby county. Tennessee. being
part Of lot No. IS. as laid down on +. W.
Rueker's map Of the city Of Mersphis; begin
ming at the intersection Of the north side Of
Jefferson street with the west line of Front
alley: thence westwardly with the north line
Of Jefferson street ~ feet; thence north. and
parallel with the west line Of Front alley. ~
feet thence east in direct line ~ feet. 70 the
west line Of sald alleyl thenoe south with said
west line, to the beginning; being the same
lot conveyed 10 Frazer Titus BY the President,
Directors and Company Of the Farmers' and
Merchants Bank Of Memphis. and registered
in the Registers Office Of Shelby county in
book No. .. page 5S6. etc: levied on 20 sat
isfy said execution for $500. with interest
and costs.
MARCUS J. WRIGHT, Sheriff.
By w. w. COLEMAN. Deputy Sheriff.
July sth, 1870. ll2-lis-124
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11
In the Second Chancery Court of
shelby County, Tennessee.

In the Second Chnncery Court OF
shelby County, Tennessee.
Joseph II. Choate,
VS.. s.tI ..t isis
). NJ. Easterly ct al.
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
j. this cause that the defendant, J. NJ. East
erly, is n resident of the State Of New York
and a nonresident of the State of Tennessee;
pearance herein, at the Courthouse in the city
of Memphis. Tenn, on the first Monday in
August. 1870, and plead, answer or demur to
compliments bill. or the same will be taken
parte; and that n copy of this order be pub
lished once week, for four successive weeks.
in the Public Ledger.
M o N; u Il. SIEMnAha, W ana Master
A Copy-Attest: Randolph, Hammond *
Jordan, Sol. for Compile. l03-lO9-ll5-l2l
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mo. ~
In the First Chancery Court of
shelby County. Tennessee.
Blanche d. McGehee, by her next
friend, b. M. Bradford,

frlend, d. NJ. BfhuIOTu,
n. G. Howard, ct al.
IT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
i this cause that the defendant. N. G. How
ard, is a nonresident of Tennessee and a resi-
dent of the State of Kentucky; il is therefore
ordered that he make his appearance herein,
at the Courthouse in the City of Memphis.
Tennessee, on or before the first Mon
answer or demur TO compliments bill,
or the same will be taken for con-
fessed as to him and set for hearing exparte,
and that a copy of this order be published
Public Ledger. N"
L. A. COLE. Clerk and Master.
By E. B. McHRNRY, Deputy G. and M.
A Copy-Attest: Wilson az Beard. Solicitors
for Complainant. ll2-l1S-l4-l30
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Rad tho following from Mr.. wombIe. a

Read the following from Mr.. Womble. a
prominent hardware merchant of this city;
No, 10 MARKET SQUARE, NORFOLK, Va,
w October II, 1869. j
Dp. LAwRENcK-De Sir: To the large num-
lar If testimonials which you offer of the
treat efficacy Of your Koskoo. | take pleasure
N adding my own l suffered greatly with
Nervous Debility, Headache. loss of appetite,
etc. Two bottles of Koskoo restored me TO
health. iV"'s " J. q. WoMBLE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11
Cures ScrOfula in Its Worst Forms.
From A. ". Mills, a pro and well

known merchant OF norfolk, va:
No. II Main ST., Norfolk, Sept. Is, 1859.
DR.. LAwRENoE-Dear Sir: Your Koskoo has
worked wonders in my family. My daughter
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Whilstin this condition she commenced taking
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With the highest regards. I am gratefully
yours, etc. A. W. MILLS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

KosKoo is indorsed by the best physicians
everywhere. Read the following from DR..
Tillery, successful practitioner of many
years standing in the Old North State;
Rocky MOUNT, EDGEcoMBE Co..,
September 10, 1869. !
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TO MERCHANTS:

As very large edition will be circulated
through the entire section Of country contigu-
Gus t. Memphis. and also in the different
cities and towns in the Southwest. the
WEEKLY PUBLIC LEDGER will be most
excellent advertising medium. Only a limited
number of advertisements viii be received.
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MEMPHIS POSTOFFICE.

OFFIcE HouRs-FRoN AN. TO 6P.N.; SUNDAY,
FROM 9 TO loan.
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"a
Closes. Arrives.
AN. IP.N. AN. Pm.
Memphis & Ohio R. R.
l21s 12hl Twice Daily. "A l2t9
Memphis * Chahestonl
500 X. R.-Daily. 81
Mississippi q Tennes-l
liz see r. R.--Daily. 2.25
Memphis & Little Rock
II r. R.-Daily.
miss. river TO Helena x
s. Friar's p 't-daily. ( 10
JVicksburg( tri-weekly)
8 Mon, Thurs, Sat.
Miss. river TO St Louis
81 Mon. and Thurs.
White Riyer-Semi-
8 lWeekly-Tues. x Sat.
Ark river. tri-weeklyl
8 Mon. Wed. 4 Friday.
Marion (tri-weeklyl-
10 Mon, We'd, Fri. 10
Cuba, Tennessee
l21Sl weekly-Friday. 121z
)Byhalia&0live Branch
6 Tues. and Fri. )
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From Rsy. Y. 4; Christian rRl. Pastor Dinwid-

PORTSMOUTH. Va, October p, 1863.
This is TO certify that know DIR. Lawrence
we'll. He lisa gentleman Of cultivation, and
worthy of the fullest confidence. | have used
his Koskoo with advantage 70 myself. and have
adopted its use in my family in cases Of nerv-
Ous ue'"''' "A~ W. II. CHRISTIAN.
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From DR.. Lloyd. physician of large prac-



GREAT BRIDGE, Va, October s, 1862.
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Depot at foot of Main street.
Ticket Office. 1874 Main street, one door
north Of Jefferson.
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Send I'm Your Favors.

tsatsaeM aia bes4 iaar nar 81
faeTia ~ - 80 ,Easla =
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MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE R. R.
Takes effect Sunday, June II, 1s7O)
Arrives. Leaves,
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MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK RAILROAD
On and after May 2S 1870, trains will run
daily Sundays excepted, as follows:
arrives Leaves,
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Ferryboat will leave wharfboat, foot Of
Union street, daily, at (. 80 an.
b. D. WILLIAMS,
General Agent and Superintendent.
B. P. ROBsoN, Asst Sup't.
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SHERlFF'S SALE.
Sheriff-s Sale Of Real Estate.

DY VIRTUE OF A PLURIUS FIERI FA-
ID eias TO me directed in case Of Union Bank
Of Tennessee vs.. Frazer Titus * Co., from the
Law Court Of Memphis, for the sum of $500.
besides interest and cost, | will on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-11

Railroad time fifteen minutes faster than city
time. .sl--.
Depot at head Of Main street.
Ticket Office. 2s71 Main street, one door
north of Jefferson.
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Chesapeake d Ohio RG5trOad.
- -; 60 &C.

On and after Monday, 9Th December, 1870,
the Passenger Trains will run follows:
MAIL TRAIN will run daily between Rich
mond and Staunton Except Sunday, between
Gurdonsville and Staunton.)
Leave Richmond at A. NJ, and arrive at
Staunton at % 7. NJ.
Leave Staunton at 8 SO A. NJ, and arrive at
Richmond ut 45O P. M, making close connec-
lions at Gordonsville and Charlottesville with
the Orange Alexandra s. Manassas Rail Road
trains for Alexandria, Washington, Baltimore,
New York, Philadelphia, Boston, SC. ); also for
Lynchburg, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis,
New Orleans, Montgomery, Mobile, &c.
This train will run TRI-WEEKLY between
Staunton and White Sulphur on TUESDAY,
THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, viz:
Leave White Sulphur at $50 A. Nj. and ar
rive at Staunton at 80 A. NJ; leave Staunton
at 433 z. Nj, and arrive at White Sulphur at 10
M.
Going West, passengers dine at Gordonsville,
and sup at Covington. Going East, breakfast at
Staunton and dine at Gordonsville.
This train connects with stages as follows:
At Staunton for Lexington, Harrisonburg, and
the Natural Bridge.
At MilIboro' for Bath Alum Springs, 10 miles;
and Warm Springs Is miles.
At White Sulphur Springs for Lewsburg, 9
miles; and Charleston, 100 miles.
THROUGH TICKETS issued to all points
North West and Southwest.
JAMES +. NETHERLAND,
oct18 General Ticket Agent.
NJEW and attractive Scarfs, Ties and
~ Bows for gentlemen-approprlate as
present 3. MANDELBAUM,
dec2O-lt under Virginia hotel.
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Died at Williamsville, Va, Dec. 18th. If ap-
popiexy, VIM. NJ. DILL aged about 81 years
Near Williamsvile Va, Dec. 18th, supposed
to have died from appoplexy, Mrs. RACHEL
CoURsEY widow of Thomas Coursey, aged oil
years.
Died in Staunton, on the 10Th instant. Mrs.
SARAH A. BRADY, in the seth year of her age
Salem, Va, papers please copy.
On the 9th December, 1870, al his residence in
Albemarle county, Va, in the 18th year of his
age, NATHANIEL MAssIE, for many years a res
dent Of Augusta county.
On the 18th of December, at the residence of
Mr. B. w. Goodall, in Madison county, by Rev.
r. W Watts, Mr. A. S. TAYLOR of Albemarle
to Miss SARAH E. GooDALL, of Madison coun-
ty, Va.
Died at the residence of his parents in Angus
Ia county on the 9th instant, GEORGE youngest
son of P. NJ. and Henrietta Disc, aged six years
and two months. 1t is hard to give up the hopes
that cluster around So bright boy; but God, in
His infinite wisdom, has called him away, and
he has realized the blessedness of giving back
his d hs Nav OF He wh asT hse
wind to the shorn lamb" administer. consolation
to his afflicted parents Long will his bright
face and innocent pratte be missed BY
HIS. TEACHER
MARY A. E HUFFMAN, wife of Jasper M.
Huffman. and eldest daughter of Nicholas Ryan,
died in Barber COUNT, w. Va, July 24th, 1870,
aged % years, months, and IL days.
On that calm summer morning, she was riding
on horseback with her u;band, when, passing
suddenly severed, without any apparent cause,
falling upon her and instantly putting an end to
her mortal life. Her neck was broken and skull
bone seriously fractured. A little child, nine
arms, was also killed. Fortunately. the hus-
band, with little boy. was few feet in advance
or they had all been smitten down together
The little babe sleeps In the arms of the moth
| cfill in 6oofh On hQ of her
their remains were inferred in the family grave
yard in Augusta county, Va. The deceased
was for Is years consistent christian-a circum-
stance affording great comfort. Undivided in
rection morn. The husband is now at his father
| in-laws in this county.
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ACcIDENT.-Geo w. Koiner son of Mr.. Cy-
rus Koiner, on the evening of the 22nd instant
whilst going from Fishersville to his home, was
thrown from his horse and very seriously hurt
The horse being very spirited and cold, ran off,
and after running about half mile, he came to
an abrupt turn in the road. and whilst endeav-
oring to make the turn, fell down in corner OF
the fence on Mr.. Koiners right leg, spraining
the ankle, the nstep of the left foot, nfiicting
severe confused wound of the head and slight
wound over the knee joint. He was kindly re-
ceived into the house of Mrs. Peck, where his
wounds were dressed, and was doing tolerably
well when last heard from.