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Smyrna times., 1871-07-05

There is foolish report that a man named
Springer is claiming Wilmington; that it was
let to man of that name on a 80 years
ground rent lease over two hundred years ago,
and the papers have come to light
The Gazette has the following in reference to
the matter: A few days ago a gentleman, who
claimed to be one Of the heirs to the Springer
estate, came to our Office with Baltimore law
yer and searched the files of the Gazette with a
view to get some information on the subject in
question. And we presume the paragraph
lease alluded to, if ever it had any existence,
expired over one hundred years ago. and our
people have had undisputaba possession for
over twenty-one years, there will be no occa-
sion for the predicted terrible rafting among
the dry bones"
Smyrna times., 1871-07-05

A'Hiylud1 DSl'
SMYRNA SEMINARY.-The closing exercises
of this institution, at the Town Hall, on Fri
day evening last, under the charge of the Prin
cipal, Prof. Il. Fl. Bean, were perhaps, the
most interesting ever given. The following
programme was gone through with by the stu
dents:
Opening Hymn-Soft Stealing on the AIT.
Prayer by Rev. Or. Morsen.
SautatOry.-MOral COurage.-Lizzie Mcdowell"
MuSic.-On the Mountain High
ReAdmg.-Robert OF Lincoln.-Mollie Spruance
Reading.-The Flying stars.-Wille Megear.
Music.-Boe Song.
Essay-It Might Have Been.-Aune Cahoon..
Resding.-The Dumb Water.-Anns Cawson.
Music.-The Ship OF onion.
Reading.-AIy Birds Nest.-Almra Smith
Reading.-Tho Wonderful Sack-Mary Bell
Music,-On the Mt. Life is Free.
Reading.-Summer Rain.-Alary Hudson.
Declamation.-POetry Nova Days-W u. Hoffecker.
Oration.-Lex NeeesSItas.-Wm. LoudsroOugh.s
Musc.-SchOOl is Dome.
Address.-Rev. q. A. Phobus, A. NJ
Musc.-Let's Be Gay.
Vaedictory.-The Scholars Desire.-R S. Culbreths
Muse.-The Old Church Bell.
Those marked with a star were original nro
ductions, and all reflected decided credit upon
the authors. The music was of more than
average merit, both in selection and rendering
especially the two last pieces. Prof Bean, ir
taking leave of the students (he has accepted
a situation at Wilkesbarre, Pa read we'll
timed address to the children that met with
universal endorsement from the audience. At
the conclusion of the programme Rev. Geo. A.
Ph@bus, of Easton, Md, delivered an essay
on education, which, for research and elegance
of dicton is seldom surpassed Notwithstand
ing the audience were thoroughly tired from
near two hours sitting upon the unpleasant
seats when, he.commenced, he was urged tC
continue, when out Of regard for their feelings
he proposed to stop when half through Had
he been permitted to discontinue he would
have done himself an injustice and the audi
ence lost the most eloquent portion of his essay
Two much was mapped out for one evening, anG
1t is to be regretted that so able an address
should have been given at time when tho
audience was so lily prepared to receive it.
At the conclusion Of the exercises Mr. Johr
H. Hofecker read preamble and resolutions
endorsing Prof Bean as an instruct ,tor and re
gretting his contemplated departure from oul
town, which received hearty adoption from
the large audience merited compliment.
Smyrna times., 1871-07-05
Whann's Raw Bone Super Phosphate.


India, China, Japan, Peru Chill, Paraguay,
Brazil, and Mexico, and the United States-in
them all to some extent and in some to a great
extent, have found the universal Aver repre-
sented by his family medicines, which arc often
held IN fabulous esteem. Whether they win
their marvellous reputation by their cures,
know not, but l know they have it to such a
degree that 1t frequently gave me distinguish
ed Importance to have come from the same
country. y.-FteldS letters from abroad.
-~@S--
PORE FOR TWENTY FIVE YEARs.-Friday
the 10th Instant, completed the 18th year of
the Pontifcate of Plus the Ninth, and the event
has been celebrated throughout the Catholic
World, by magnificent displays of gorgeous
and imposing ceremonies. The daily papers
TEEN with extended descriptions of the fetes in
honor Of the occasion. Plus the Ninth is the
only one of the long line Of Popes who has oc-
eupied the papal chair twenty five years.
Hence the rejoicing over the event.
| The CALIFORNIA DEMoCRACY.-The Demo-
cratic Convention in California has nominated
Governor Haight for reelection, and has
adopted model new departure platform, ac.
cepting the issues OF the war and the coBstitu.
ton as It Is, but entirely rejecting John China.
man. How can they pl oppose such paradoxicaI
principles
The Lexington Ky.) Press reminds the
Democrats of the North that if they care for
the support of the Democrats Of the South,
they must exhibit something more of tact and
discretion than they have recently in denoun-
cling Jefferson Davis and the Confedesate
cause.
An effort is making in Philadelphia to erect
a statue to the memory of Martha Washington
III Chestnut-St., beside that OF George Warning
ton. The amount to be expended for the pur.
! - fO ha, 1coIh h., z
tiOns.
Clement L Vallandisham did not die poor, a.
has been frequently stated. His estate, when
all the debts are paid and membranes re-
moved, will be worth at least $4,000.
The patient soon feels as if he had taken a
new lease of life, and is overjoyed to find the
depressed feeling dissi pated, the costive habit
corrected, aud new streams of health coursing
through his veins, by using Simmons Liver
Regulator.
At Prlncevills, Illinois, on Saturday, a man
named McNsmee attempted to hang Mis-.
Potter, a school teacher, for furnishing hi.
child. lie seized the lady, fastened a rope
around her neck, and dragged her to the schoo
door, when she was rescued by two men pass
ing at the time McNamee is in Jail
Who would not be a popular preacher, il
the light Of the fact that Henry Ward Beech
er's church has not only raised his salary, bu
hus raised his summer vacation from two tC
three months?
The ocusts which have appeared in thu
Northwest, are dying in such numbers that il
some localities the ground is thickly covered
by them. They did much damage to thu
young forest trees.
The Territorial Council of the District O.
Columbia has declared women eligible to al
offices in the Departments of Charities and
Correction.
1t is reported that a subscription is beins
made in Paterson, n. j., for q monument tC
General Robert f. Lee.
Smyrna times., 1871-07-05

The FOURTH IN SMYRNA was dull enough
from the fact that all the citizens who could
get cut OF town went either to Fraland," on
Bombay Hook, to the NJ L. Sunday School
pic mic in Hills woods, to Oxford on the ex,
cqrSlon, to the colored peoples pic mic in Mr..
n; L. Jerman wood, at the Landing, or some
where else-any where to get out of town,
AT Fraland at least five hundred persons pleas
ured on the Bay shore, mostly in pic. mic style,
MIR. f. Spruance the proprietor, showing every
attention possible to the visitors The Sun.
day School pic mic, in the afternoon, was highly
enjoyed by the children, and others. The
Liberty band, colored marched through the
streets to the colored peoples picnic, where
rev IL. Jerome Brown, of Baltimore, color
ed preacher of considerable celebrity. delivered
an address in the afternoon. The exercises
we're continued in the evening at their new
church, where various means of diversion were
held. Business was generally suspended.
Smyrna times., 1871-07-05

Whreeas certain persons sndeavoring to prevent
us from making and selling Slave Peach Basket
by claiming Letters Patent. publish for the inlOf'
nation of all persons interested, the following emil
nenI legal opinion
Smyrna times., 1871-07-05

HID
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
A chinese wedding.

A gentleman in China writes an inter
esting account of the marriage of Mr..
Charles Marshall. The young gentle.
man is q native Chinaman, but was
brought to this country in his boyhoo,d,
and was a member of the Church OF the
Strangers in New York, He returned
to China two years ago, is preaching ana
teaching in Soochow, and is supported
by the Sunday School of DIR. Deems
Church. The following is an extract
from the letter: .p,
left home on the 9Th, about 10 o clock
M, in company with Charles ana ms
bride We are not, however, on the same
boat. We have been two days together,
but have not yet seen her lace II Deing
Chinese custom for the BRIDE 10 Keep
herself very close and concealed from
view. Charles was married on the 18th
of November, in Shanghai, to a Chris
tian Young lady of the Episcopal church,
ahout candle light. The church was
crowded to OVERLOOKING. The ladies were
dressed in their richest attire, beautifully
embroidered. Their head.dresses were
filed with jewels, gold and silver orna-
ments, and small, tinkling bells hung
around in great profusion. The bride
was brought into the church in hand
some sedan chair, covered with red cloth,
and her face yelled with red, so that no
one could see her. She was then led to
the altar by two old ladies, the brides
maids following, and the bridegroom
meeting her at the altar. When we
reached the native brothers house,
where bountiful supply Of good
things we're awaiting us, the veil
was lifted, and our friend Charles
looked as though he was electrified, for
he had nerer seen her face before. IL is
the custom of the Chinese that the bride
shall not be allowed to speak for three
days, and all she eats has to be put into
her mouth by the bridesmaids. She is
not allowed to use her hands to do any
thing for three days, and she is not al
lowed to sleep during that time, except
what she can get by leaning her head
upon the table or the side of the bed.
But the worst and strangest part is to
come next. From the first day OF the
marriage, day and night, there is not
moments peace in the bride chamber.
llinvited guests are allowed to go IN at
any time, night or day, and make as
much noise as they like to prevent either
party from getting any rest. Neither
bride nor groom can take any rest, for
they are at the mercy of those who are
hidden to the feast.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
From Pole 10 pole.

A merchant going home elevated,
staggered against a telegraph pole
Beg your pardon" said he; " hope
no offense. It's right dark, and the
street is right narrow, you see. In a
few moments he came in contact with
another pole. Couldn't help it, sir,
said he, lifting his hat; Inever saw such
crooked lanes as we have here in this
ethyl" Again he ran foul of pole,
this time with force which sent him
backward TO the ground. Look here,
neighbor," said he, "you needn't push a
fellow down because he HAPPENS to
touch you; the road is as much mine as
yours, and have as much right to be
here as you have, you old stick-in-the,,
mud" He picked himself up and
made another effort to reach his home,
but he soon came plump against another
pole. al shan't make any more apollo
gies," said he; T" if you get into the
middle Of the street and stand in my
way, that's your look out, and not
mine"
Proceeding on his journey again, and
becoming angry and dizzy, he seemed
to be entangled in an inextricable laby-
rinth of telegraph poles, which led him
to make a general speech Gentle
men" said he, you are not doing the
fair thing You do not give man a
chance. You run from one side Of the
street to the other, right in my way.
Just then he met a friend, and taking
him by the hand he said There's a
procession going along the street, and
every man is drunk; they have. been
running against me all the way from
the club. | knocked one Of the fellows
down, and then a lot of them got around
me, and / believe they would hare licked
me within an inch of my life if you had
not come to the rescue. Let us get out
of the street before the procession comes
back, for they are all drunk. "-AmericdH
Paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12


A Washington correspondent of the
Boston Post writes In conversation
with Senator SumnerAthis evening, q
friend suggested that it was understood
the President intended to abandon the
San Domingo project for the present.
To retreat now, said Mr.. Sumner,
after having gotten his party into such
a fix, would ruin the party and himself,
He has drawn his party into swamp,
and the question now is how 70 get out
Of it The only way that remains is to
dispose of the matter now. 1t is too
great load for the party to carry. He
had better give up his efforts TO secure
his denomination, and secure the conf
dence of the people. He has no Seere-
tary Stanton to back him up now with as
much money, as many men and guns,
aud as much powder and shot as he may
desire. That day has gone by.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12

A daughter has been born to Ole Bull,
at his home, West Lebanon, Maine.
Prince Alexander, of Russia, is ex-
peeted to arrive in this country next June.
California papers report a recent mar
rage on the highest peak Of Mount
Helena.
The newest hat for young ladies is the
"I.orne Gypsy" a round hat Of straw,
trimmed with blue silk OF a peculiar
texture.
Women Of doubtful reputation are not
permitted to occupy the dress-circle in
theaters at Macon, Georgia. They are
sent to the negro gallery.
Papa, ought teacher to fog me for
what i did not do2" Certainly not,
my boy" replied the father Well,
said the little fellow, 81 he did to-day,
when / didn't do my sum-.
Two boys were publicly whipped by
the Sheriff at Hamilton, Ontario, on
Tuesday, under a new law The whip
ping was done with eight or nine thongs,
fastened to handle several inches in
length.
In New England the girls give Copen-
hagen parties and the young men pay to
get in. The money thus raised is given
to some charity previously announced.
This may be successful but it is scarcely
a refined way Of religious almsgving.
David E. Cunning Of Maine has sailed
for England in behalf Of families of his
name, to seek TO recover the title TO a
large estate in England, as heirs Of Sir
John Dunning, the first Lord Ashburton,
who was created BarOnet in 1888. He
viii probably come back before he gets it.
A journalist, with a statistical turn
has found out that the London newspa
pers have contained in the last tire,
years not less than one hundred ant
seyenty-eight obituaries Of DIR. Living
stone, the African explorer, any Of which
he adds, is good enough for a man realll
dead.
Indiana juries have an original way o
agreeing ON a verdict. In a case o
SANDER in the town of Bedford, the iur,
assessed the damages by each membe
writing upon a separate slip Of paper
adding the sums together and dividint
by twelve, thus striking an average Whicl
! proved TO be $l400.
] A Maine hog frightened a horse on
main road not long ago; the horse thre'
. the rider, who was young lady, and 81
verely injured her. A jury gives her tw
thousand eight hundred and thirty-thre
T. dollars damages against the hog ownel
Z and the latter, addicted 10 the pure CIR
clan pronunciation, swears that it
Odd Maine law, anyhow"
The Biddcford (Maine) Journal says
family troubled by a neighbOr in ii
b same building borrowing things withol
leave in their absence, lately tried II
experiment ofleaying their kerosene ca
filed with water. The lady in the oth'
= part Of the house not long after Gale
to inquire where they bought their ker
3 sene, for her wouldn't burn. She ha
D wasted nearly a bunch Of matches, b.
could not light her lamp
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
Attachment Notice.

Before me, Justice Of tho. Peace in and for
unknown heirs and personal representatives
IN This CAUSE AN ATTACHMENT HAY
| ing been sued out under Section 3456 OF the
Code, and returned into Court levied by gar
nishment upon the personal property Of the
defendants, aad affidavit having been made
that the defendants are indebted 10 the plain
tiff in the sum of s2l0 by promissory note win
interest. and that the defendants are non
residents OF the State Of Tennessee; tits there
fore ordered that no make his personal appear
ance herein. before me at my Office IN the city
OF Memphis, Tennessee, on the 5Oth day OF
Auril, 1871, at 10 o'clock Am. and defend
said attachment suit, or the same will be pro-
ceeded with ex parte; and that copy OF this
order be published once week for four sue
cessiye weeks in the Memphis Public Ledger.
Brown < Collins, Attorneys for plaintiff.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
Attachment Notice.
Henry Frank

Henry Frank
vs..
s. Mehlinger)
A TTACHMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
a in the above entitled cause. on the
grounds that defendant l. a nonresident Of
the state Of Tennessee. and the same having
been returned by the proper officer. levied,
etc. the defendant l. hereby notified 10 ap-
in the city Of Memphis. and defend this action.
OF the same viii be proceeded with ex parte.
This notice viii be published IN the Public
Ledger, q newspaper publishcd IN the city OF
Memphis. once a week for four consecutive
weeks =. ". WINTEhS.
3l-5-f3-i9 Justice Of the Peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12

81 WAS AS WEAK AS BABY, observed
one Of the young lady empolyes at
Mays dry goods store, when ! com
menced taking Plantation Bitters; and
now am on my feet from morning till
night, without ever feeling oyer-fatigued. "
This remark was made about six months
ago to a pale, emaeiated girl who was
making some purchases at Macys s..
"The hint was taken, says the young
woman in letter to the proprietorsi i
began taking your Bitters the next day,
and am happy to tell you that they have
completely restored my health, strength
and cheerfulness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
FORTUNES.
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.
A. Treadwell)

A. C. Treadwelll
is. Smith.
A PFIDAVIT HAVING BEEN MADE
"A before S. A. Moore, Justice Of the Peace
for the county Of Shelby and State, Of Tonnes
see, for attachment. and the same having been
returned. levied. etc., il Is therefore ordered
that publication be made in the Memphis
Public Ledger, Newspaper published IN the
city Of Memphis. In said state, for four sue
eeSsive weeks, commanding the said ). ..
Smith, a nonresident Of the state Of Ten
nesee. TO appear before me at my Office, in the
city Of Memphis. on the 2sth day Of April.
1871, at 10 o'clock an, and make defense %
said suit against him. or il will be proceeded
with ex parte, s. A. MOORE,
1g-25-3l-37 Justice Of the Peaee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
Administration Notice.

+ ETTRRs OF ADMINISTRATION HAV-
| inc been granted to the undersigned on
the estate Of Samuel Dickens. and also letters
of administration " de bonis non " on the es-
tate Of Thomas Dickens. deceased, az the
December term Of the County Court OF shelby
county, Tenn, all persons indebted 20 either
one of said ostat : are hereby notified 20 come
forward and make payment; and all those
having claims against the same are called on
10 Gle them with the undersigned. properly
authenticated according 70 law.
JOSEPHINE DICKENS,
ff1sQE Administrative.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
saturday, April 30, 1871,

within legal hours. the following described
preperty, to-wit: A certain lot of three acres
Of ground. situate and lying on Mosely avenue ao
between the old and new Raleigh roads, SET
Firth by metes and bounds MS follows. to,wit
beginning links east of elm marked
on west side of avenue 30 feet wide, lett ior
benefit of this property; thence south east,
north So west. S2gk feet. to a stake thence
north l. west l5T54 feet, to stake INKS WesF
Of black oak, southwest corner of lot No oo o.
esst with south line of said lot No. 4, S2g feet,
10 beginning; being same conveyed by Miles
Nj. and Mary 4. Temple to Catharine II. rem IN
pie, by deed recorded in book -, pages l4''
las and 1l9, on 18th Of August. 1896.
Terms of sale: One thousand dollars cash
required to be paid I; balance on credit OF one
and two years; notes. with approved security.
required; lein to be retained till the purchase
money is paid: corn I'm
d. NJ. Scales, II. I. Sale, Att'ys. POO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
Attachment Notice.
Il, WhitmOre

Il. Whitmore
VS..
r. Papendieke Co.
A FFIDAvIT HAVING BEEN MADE
N before me, S. A. Moore, a Justice OF the
Peace for Shelby county, State Of tennessee,
by x. Whitmore, that the defendants, X, Pa
pendieke h Co., are non-residents OF the state
Of Tennessee; or are about to remove. or have
removed themselves or property from the
State; or haveremoved OF are removing them,
selves out of the county privately; or conceal
themselves SO that the ordinary process OF law
cannot be served upon them; or have an
Seconded, or are Ascending or concealing
themselves or property; or have fraudulently
disposed Of. or are about frapdulentiy 70 d,s,
been returned by the proper officer, levied,
etc. it is therefore ordered that they make IKE
city Of Memphis, on Monday, May Sth. at 10
o'clock m. and make defense to this suit:
or the same will be proceeded with ex parte;
and that this notice be published in the Public
Ledger, newspaper published in the city. Of
weeks S. A. MOORE,
Sse-45-5l Justice of the Peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
Attachment Notice.
NJ. L. Meacham & col
VS.. "

NJ. L. Meacham & COZ
VS..
q S. Mehlinger.
A TTACHMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
n in the above entitled cause. on the
grounds that the defendant is nonresident
of the State Of Tenness and the same having
been returned by the proper officer. levied,
etc, the defendant is hereby notified to ap-
pear on Wednesday. May 3. 1871, az my once
In the city of Memphis, and defend this action,
or the same will be proceeded with ex parte.
This notice will be published in the Public
Ledger, a newspaper published in the city OF
Memphis, once a week for feur consecutive
weeks. p. NJ. WINTERS.
III AZ 10 Justice of the Peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Exhaustion. Invalids, broken down IN
health and spirits by Chronic Dyspepsia, or
suffering from the terrible exhaustion which
follows the attacks of acute disease, tho testi-
mony of thousands who have been raised as by
a miracle from similar state of prostration
by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, is sure
guarantee that by the same means you too
may be strengthened and restored. But to
those who stand in peril of epidemies, to all
who, by reason Of exposure, privations. and
uncongonial climate or unhealthy pursuits,
may at any moment be stricken down, this
paragraph is most particularly and emphGficdifv
addressed. You. who are thus situated, are
profered an absolute safeguard against the
danger that menaces you. Tone and regulate
the system with this harmless medicinal slim
ulant and Alternative. and You will be fore
armed against the maladies whose seeds float
around you in tho air unseen. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters are not only standard tonic
and alternative throughout the United States,
but they are accredited by the certificates of
the most distinguished citizens of the Union,
to the people of all other lands. In Canada,
Australia, and the West Indies. they are
gradually taking the place Of all other stom-
achics, whether native OF foreign; and az
surely as truth is progressive and demonstra-
ton overthrows doubt. they will eventually
supersede every other invigorant and restora-
tive now employed in medicinal practice. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-12
WESTERN METHODIST,
The Weed Sewing Ma
chine. 263 Second st. 1891
Attentior. Morkingmen!

Open every Saturday evening until
nine o'clock, to give you a chance to
buy clothing and furnishing goods at the
cheapest house in the city. Call and
examine, and thus convince yourselves.
WALKER Bios & Co.,
40 23l Main street