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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-04


The following conversation occurred
yesterday in the managers Office of the
Real Estate Distribution, a gentleman
having called upon the management for
information:
Gent.-Mr Passmore, what was the
object you had in view when you under
took to get up this distribution?
Mr.. P.-To relieve, in great measure,
numerous citizens who desired to dis
pose of their real estate, which they have
been unable to do by any other means,
owing to the depressed condition of the
real estate market. Further, it will
bring a large amount of capital between
four and FIVE hundred Thousand dollars)
here. the benefit Of which will in a
measure be felt by every citizen.
Gent.-In conversation with some par
ties here, they tell me you will never be
able to dispose Of the shares. Can yon
explain the reason for such assertions2
Mr.. P.--Yes, sir. In every commu-
nifty there is an element that takes
pleasure in trying to undermine any
enterprise, however beneficial it may
prove to the community. Now, If we
had to depend upon these Sir Oracles
for success you could readily understand
the impossibility they so readily suggest.
Fortunately, we are not dependent upon
such an element for success, as l will
show you. Here are two letters-one,
from friend of mine, a banker in the
metropolis Of the States. You see he
states 10000 shares can be sold in that
city within sixty days. / was aware OF
this fact before receiving his letter, and
my belief is that double the amount can
be sold there. The other letter, you
see, is from p Western city, stating that
1925 900 worth Of tickets was sold there
for the California Mercantile Library
Association, and setting forth that
500. 600 worth Of shares in this Distri-
button can be disposed of there. Here
you have an idea Of what two cities
alone can accomplish, and you can
draw your own conclusions as to whether
we can dispose of the shares.
Gent.-How do you propose to con-
duct the drawing2
Mr.. P.-We do not propose to conduct
the drawing; that being left entirely to
the shareholders, to manage as they may
decide. We intend that no act of ours
shall in any way be construed into any
unfairness upon our part; hence we al
low no one connected with the manage
ment to hold a share, and whatevei
tickets may be remaining unsold at the
time Of drawing will be surrendered e
be destroyed. rIe
Gent.-Well, sir, if you follow on
what you have set forth, and / believi
you will, you cannot but meet with sue
cess. Ny purpose in calling upon yoi
was to get full particulars, that | nigh
be able TO report to my neighbors
Good day, sir. a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-04
PENNSYLVANIA.
crime in the Coal Regions.

MOUNT CARMEL, March AT two
o clock this morning houses, owned by
Col Hoff were attacked by outlaws.
The mob fiercly attacked buildings on
the northern and western sides.
During the row keg of powder was
placed in the house and ignited, blowing
up the eastern portion of the building.
A man named George Hoffman was shot
while in bed. Crime is prevalent in the
coal regions, and the excitement is
growing intense.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

An Insalabrious season.-spring i vel
come, but not IL diseases. Weshouid be glad
70 have fts bloom without its foes. &c vapors.
its sudden changes Of tsmperature. and the
arzes, 6ts o. Indigestion. Billions attacks and
other harrassinE disorders which they engen-
der. A. this cannot Be. u behooves at senfi-
BE people 10 Do the best thsy can 70 escape
ruch serious drashaeks on The poetry Of the
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season. Ask any physician what the weak
and delicate ought 10 do when miasma infects
the air. The answer will be-, tone and resii-
late the system" But howS That Is the
important question. A dozen medical mon
would probably recommends many different
medicines. On the, other hand, the Thousands
who have tested the virtues of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. as an invigorant and altera-
tive. will recommend but one. the wholesome
preventive and restorative in which their own
experience has taught them to trust. A course
Of this rare vegetable stimulant. commenced
now, would save many a pang TO the feeble
and deblitated. II would be wise economy.
too. for Il would probably preclude the neces-
sity for medical advice. Without disparage-
ment to profession which All intelligent men
and women respect and honor, It Is Just as
we'll. II possible. to keep out Of the doctors
hands, and they would have comparatively
few cases Of fever and ague, dyspepsia. bilious
ness, nervousness, and general debility to
attend to, If this agreeable and beautiful spe-
cifc were in universal use. lsod-d&ws
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We are to have a storm signal station
in Memphis. presided over BY an officer
Of the United States Signal Service
whose duty il will be to report daily
meteorological observations to Wash
ington, viz Hight Of barometer, hight
Of thermometer, difference Of wet-bult
thermometer, true direction Of wind, force
Of wind, condition Of the sky, amount
aud time Of rain and snow, etc.
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IONQUILs.

Did you know the jonquils had come?
Did you know that spring puts them out
as a sort of catspaw, to feel for the other
fowers2 Did you know that they are
very yellow, and shaped somewhat hike
"a trumpet? Certainly. We have quite
a number Of them sent by lady. They
do.not make bouquet, for that implies
variety; but they do make-that is, they
make themselves very pretty. There is
the smallest possible quantity of honey
in the cell of each. Here is work for
the bee and the humming bird. How
they will gloat over the jonquil, and dive
down for its sweet dropsl Welcome to
IT, eatspaw of the spring.
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lOl-la-lOo $50 Broadway. New York City.

FORESTS Juniper Tar--For Coughs. Groups,
Hoarseness. Whooping Cough. Splitting Blood.
Bronchitis. and all diseases Of the lungs.
Parties purchasing should be careful. as there
are two or three counterfeits resembling the
oenuine calculated to mislead all in want Of
this preparation. The genuine is warranted.
or the money refunded; and this is prepared
by DR.. JAMES MASON FoRRRsr & Co.. since
1862. Price reduced to thirty-fve cents
GOODYEAR & HILLS,
e-l1.t 2Sl Main ST.. Sole Agents. Memphis.
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MEMPHIS WATER COMPANY.

u,HE ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE
Board Of Directors Of this Company win be
hsld at the Office Of the Company. No. 10 West
Court street. March eth. Stockholders are no.
tissd to attend. T.W. BROWN.
l5l.l2-s Pres't Memphis Water Co.
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s-ilt PSI Main st., Sole Agents. Memphis.

Avoid Quacks-A victim Of early indiscre-
ton. causing nervous debility, premature
decay, etc.. having tried in vain every adver-
tised remedy, has a simple means Of self-cure.
which he win send free to his fellow sufferers.
Address ]. II. FUTILE. IS Nassau street.
New York. go f 107-2-l06-eod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-04

Divorces. Absolute Divorces legally OBJ
tanned in New York, Indiana, Illinois. and
other States. for persons from any State OF
county. legal everywhere; desertion. drunk
enness. non-support. etc.. sufficient cause; no
publicity. No charge until divorce is OBJ
tanned. Advice free. Address
MOORE &RICHARDSON,
tiAt Counsellors at Law,
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PUrrs at 8l5 Second street Z

" you want your CRATES set call at
295 Second street, and get Lemons i'm
provement; they will give twice the heat,
with a great saving Of fuel. 1881
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TARRANTs sELTzER APERIENT

should be preferred as corrective and
Alternative to every other medicine in use.
Firstly, il allays fever; secondly, 1t
eleanses the bowels without violence or
pain; thirdly, it tones the stomach;
fourthly, it regulates the flow Of bile;
filthy, it promotes healthy perspiration;
sixthly, it relieves the system from I'M
wholesome humors; seventhly, It tran
ouilizes the nerves; eighthly, IL acts
upon the blood as depurent; and lastly,
h forms one Of the most delicious cooling
draughts that ever passed down the throat
Of an invalid.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
eod-dfw-4-1S
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CONSISTENCY.

The greatest printed enemy the South
ever had is the New York Tribune. In
lS6l il said:
We have repeatedly said, and we
once more insist, that the great princi-
pie embodied by jefferson in the Decla-
ration Of Independence, that govern
ments derive their just powers from the
consent of the governed, is sound and
just; and that if the Slave States, the
Cotton States, OF the Gulf States, only
choose to form an independent nation,
they have a moral right TO do so.
In 1871 Horace Greeley, then, as now
its editor, says in letter:
Do then believe-have ] ever
taught-that State, as a State, has q
reserved right. sovereign power, 10 dis
solve this Republic by what is called an
ordinance of secessiOn2
No-neverl The right which main
tain Is not Of the State, nor in the State
but before the State, and aboue the
State. 1t would have existed intact 4
States had never been organized moi
heard OF.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-04

ALEXANDER II. STEPHExs health has
bafied the shrewdest guesses Of bis ply
sieians They have been predicting his
speedy death for the past FIVE years; and
yet, though very delicate. he is IS likely
10 live as most men in much sounder
and better condition.
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NURSERY.
Bluff City Nursery
N. PERDUE, PROPRIETOR,
Poplar Street, near Dunlap Avenue
Otoy loHxssos, FLORIST and Landscape Gar.
dener, late Of Royal Gardens. Stockholm.

- Greenhouse and hardy plants. cut how-
ers. bouquets. foral decorations for balls, par
fics. veddings and funerals. Lawns, gardens
and cemetery lots laid out IN the most artistis
style. s-llh
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The Friars Point Delta, abiding to
The late losses Of Governor Alcorn, says:
First came the FIRE and swept away at
one fell swoop the magnificent Clubhouse
and saw-mill, with all their costly ma
chinery. And this destruction came
within four days after his policy had ex-
pired. But before the extent Of this
disaster was fully realized another horror
of equal devastating power swept, as
with a bosom of destruction, over his
loved and cherished domains, destroying
his fine store building, and scattering
his goods to the winds. We have not
vet learned the amount OF damage to
his property, but it must be very heavy.
The jackson Miss. Pilot makes this
statement: When the late General Lee
vent North TO solicit aid FOR his college,
his first cali was upon the Rev. Mr.,
Beecher. to whose great heart he
made known the object Of his mission.
Nj. Beecher not only took him By the
hand. but took him 10 his home and to
his church, where he publicly appealed
for aid in behalf Of the rebel Gene
raj and his college. The response, as II
always does in Mr.. Beecher's church for
aIi beneToieai purposes, Sled The Asart
and pocket Of TIE distinguished visitor.
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NOTICES.
N o II g H !

T WILL. AS ADMINISTRATORS OF =.
The mr. dav OF March, ISL. on the south west
corner of Vance and Mulberry streets, the fol-
lowing personal property Of said estate one
boiler and engine, planer, several pieces q q
q Clock ~. r. DUDLEY FRAYSER,
10 Administrator.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-03-19

trimmed with lisse rouge, Topped up
and held by roscttes of green ribbon.
The bodice and epaulettes trimmed
with haniton lace. A rich honiton
lace collar encircled a white neck
whose whiteneSS it could not rival. a
ceinture and bow of green completed
the tasteful toilet. Mrs. +. wore her
hair a la ponpadour, neatly decorated
with ribbOnS of the rareSt shade OF
emerald.
Mrs. NJ. S. BID, of Humboldt,
was attired in a rich and elegant dress
of black silk velvet, cut court train
and clos neck, with ~clO>e-htting sack
of same material tiinged with heavy
rich lace and OrnamentedO on the bosom
with scroll work of gimp; collar of
point applique lace; hair a Ia couture
presenting altogether a queenly APP
pearalice.
The rich black silk dress Worn by
Miss Nellie R-h cOntrasted finely
with her faircOmpleNion, and the SIM
plicitv of its ornamentatiOn lent an
additional charm TO a form of exquisite
mould and a face of are and radiant
beauty. The dress vas Ornamented
with flounces and a modest panier of
black silk; the bosom by a large bow
Oh STUt1l lbDbfi over bICil IL htdNN
gold chain encirc,ing a snowy neck
extended to the waist. The hair was
gathered in a plain chignon. decorated
with roSettes OF green ribbon. and the
hands encaSed in emerald kid.
The Misses Virginia and George
&C bore the similarity OftWO black
eyed peas, and We're tastefully attired
in bIne silk walking dresses, with
cloSp- tittipp S3cS of same material,
trimmed with a beautiful pattern of
black lace; bOsOms Ornamentcd with
clusters of white roses, from which
hung pendant five inches below two
halt-blown buds; hair frizzled and
"O'ercanopied with luscious woodhine,
With sweet musk roses and with eS-
lantine.'
We shall be absent from the city
for several days first subsequent to
the publication hereof. Leave orders
with Constable IIodgkinson.
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CATHOLIC CHrRCH.-Divine Services
at II o'cloCk a, IN.
PRESBYTERIAN CTUHCH.-Preaching at
IL IA. III. and - p. m. Sabbat School at
~ p. IN.
METHODIST rHURCU.-RcV. j. y Ham-
mond, Pastor. Preaching at II a. m. and
- y. IN. SUNDAY Sch0o ut l2m. Prayer
meeting every Friday evening, at io'cl'k.
Seats free.
EPISCOPAL (Sr. PETERS, CHUKCH.-
Irutcn services every sunday at II a. IN.
aud - =. m. litany every Wednesday
at | O'Clock. Prayer and lecture every
Friday evening at - o'clock. All are
cordially invited to attend the services.
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,
TO MILL MEN!

H00 TO 1900 lbs. OLD TYPE
I,COO equal if not superior 70 Babies,
Meta-for sale. Apply at tn
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uoUsE-G. D, FRYER, PROPRIETOR
ST. PATHASh's BALL.

The ball given at Moore & Parker's
hall, Friday night, in honor of the
Patron SAINT of Ireland and for the
benefit of the new Catholic Church in
this city was adecided success in every
respect, the hail beng well filled with
as happy Il congregation rs We have
seer this season. In the early part Of
the evening the music va someWi, at
ftful. owing to The ttume-like capacity
of the leading vioIinist for absorbing
iquid beverages: but with this cNcep-
ton everything inside the ball room
passed OFF pleasantly. The pirk-han-
die cotiIlious were confined to the
street. The supper. gotten up under
the auspices otthe ladies OF the church.
was sufficiently varied and boUntiful
to meet the ants OF the most tastldl-
Gus taste. The hall was decorated with
n large satin banner Of the Fcnlan
Brotherhood on The side wall, ana a
green satin hammer with SunburSt and
golden harp lcnuant rom the music
,iand. The prevailing color IN LADIES
dresses and trimmings was OF course
emblematic OF the Isle on which -.
patrick's !abor~ were cOnSecratcd to
Christianity. In the matter of costumes
there was no effort at w~OrEeOuSneSS or
Glsplav; vet there were present many
e~l-rantIv and richly dressed ladies'.
Miss Katie Pm presented a most
charming appearance i'll a pulled walk
ing dress OF blcmc vert Swiss Chambrc
lawn. white illusion halfOVerskirt and
white point lace shawl; hair pulled
and crowned with a white rose IN front
and gathered III a pam hlGhoh
behind.
Mrs. Thco. y. Ill looked very
pretty in a walking dress OF green
silk, trimmed with black velvet, pan
Ter of green silk 1luted, and point
applique lace collar.
Miss MolIie by Wort a dress OF
nainsook (~emblematic of purity with
three %flounce, around the skirt, cut
short and bias neck, with c~io>e-neck
white illusion over skirt through
which the snowy bosom II shoulders
peeped dune manlere SedulNahte.
Green bow onthe BOSOM, sash OF same.
and hair arranged a la couture and
ornamented with bows OF green ribbon.
Mrs. L. W.. W.. Us presented a
regal appearance, alfred IN Il flch
black MORE antique alpaca. cut Ltalcme
ct chemlsei,"; oNelskllt Oh "l4te tullg
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BANkRUPTED HINsELF.-lheo' \
Hale Deputy SIZE controller prayed
a Joked on a cahuE dealer lew uaSs
since. which came near causing the
roor mans rr,in Halo houobt = nrize
cdshelo I cauHy' ANU Hii''i- " NAN
dollar therein, tried his luck again
and again, until the candy mar> >uS-
picions were aroused and he asked his
customer If he hadn't struck a good
thing. ''Ics," said The; Il found a
halt-dollar in the first casket, five dol
nIrT IN oacb ~ Tho otLors rho
candy vendor quietly walked up stairs
and asked Jerry DAYTON about the
matter. II latter enlarged on maze
Story. Next da[ me Went Gown Tor
announcer ca>kel, nul loIihd inc dealef
mad burst up the PrI|G c'>ket business
ny opening every package III MS store
III search on COM vi course ne louhd
none ana VIII now he compelled 70
me candy opened at my GEMS per
ounce.
w,,rrxo az TUE C,p-A wood
train i-bout PASSENGER occo,nmoda-
IONS leaves tilS Guy lor NlfSlilid aI ~
o'clock each day. over the Virginia
and Truckee Railroad. and the regular
freight train with a cahoo>e car leaves
l4mHIv c"nrIuInJ 70 ~n TO Virginia on
the 10 O'Clock train. 50 they repaired
10 the railroad al 9:45 and took seats
i'll the cahoose car-where they quietly
sat until the freight train NOV ed off
anu ,'a iti EN-. men, IneS ie'"iAe" hoNi0
~
"hlcH oo!' Ape curry mas h'u eHl-
ployed for Onc time in the vulgar
business of hauling stone, ran away
ssaiIod arIrnd TO- Iovoiov,s h~i%ckI,nith
shop. where they jumped clear over a
new wagon ana smashed 1t 10 pieces;
ne HGIAGS We're SII@utis SCI "SI'!eIt
ABOUT me res put INC ~ "lile1i
I0
'o-''' 80 ""0o
lis presldlng' Il only business tran
>aCtt" HCS'tI".H va IAit %"-u"-i"II1
on business as a sole trader. The
Court adjourned until 10 a. III. to-iior-
-0
GOVERNOR GoNE.-Governor Brad
lev left Yesterday for his ranch in
Pine Valley, Lander county, and Will
DC SDSellI iIOil tllc tdpIldI 1t htCh ol
- ! is On a. 'J"5
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C INTELLIGENCE.
Maii and Express.

ARRIvFs.-Frhm the c. T. Railroad and
WaShoe at : n. m.
From Virginia. Gold Hill. Silver City
and IrlytUl at 10 Il. m.
From Aurora Zine Grove and Genoa
AT > p. m.
DEpARTs.-For Washoc and c. p. Rail-
road at i p. m.
For Dayton. Silver City, Gold Hill and
Virginia nj / p. m.
For Genoa, Pine Grove and Aurora at
"a. M.
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H. G. LILLE & co..
d I r + CT
IMPORTERS FROM THE EAST.
Blank Books,
New Books
miscellaneous BOOks,
New Music,
Violin Strings,
Letter Paper,
Legal Cap,
Bill Cap,
FoOlscap,
Note Paper,
Legal Envelopes,
Note Envelopes,
Drug Enve.CPes,
,armine and Violet Inks.
Arnold's Writing Fluids,
Maynard g. NOyes' Inks,
Thaddeus avid Inks,
Reservoir MuctIage Stands,
Patent Mucilage Stands,
Mucilage in Stands,
nrOmeter I~nkslands,
Fountain Inkstands,
I~nkstands,
Travellers Inkstands,
Elegant PortfOliOs,
Writing Desks,
Water COIOrs,
Carpenters Pencils,
lndelibie Pen ellis,
Drawing Pencils,
her Peneils,
Copying Br ,shes,
Copying Presses,
Copying Books,
Blotting Paper.
OIL Paper,
Drawing Paper,
Tracing Paper,
Profile Paper,
NotartaI Waters and Seals,
Certificates of Marriage,
Rewards of Merit,
4 pOth-cartes Labels,
Checker Boards,
Cards and Dice,
Dice Boxes,
Chess Men,,
Collection Bags,
Bands
Bill Files,
=. yelet Machines,
Paper Fasteners,
Paper Weights,
Paper Cutters.
H. G.. LILLE,
NOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONER OF
DEEDS, NJ II South c street. four doors south Of
Bank Of California, Virginia, New. fe10-tf
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H. F. KENNEY, Superintendent.
DHILADELpHIA, WILMINGTON AND BAEFI
IL MORE RAILROAD


Commencing MONDAY, November, Il, 1870 Pas.
senger Trains will leave President Street Depot as
follows: asf
Way Mail Train for Philadelphia and Way Stations
at T:25 n. m.
Express Train for Philadelphia and New York at
e.3b N.
Express Train for Philadelphia aud New York at
$40 I'm.
Accommodation Train for Port Deposit and inter-
mediate Stations at p. m.
Express Train for Philadelphia at 1926 p, m
Express Train for New York at 1910 .. nj. ats
SUNDAY TRAINS
For Philadelphia at 725 p. IN. For Nov York st
1o:40.
CONNECTIONS
7:25 q. m. Train connects at New Castle Junction
with train for all Stations Delaware Railroad and
at Perryvie for all Stations on PHILADELPHIA and
Baltimore Central Railroad. III IT'S =
9;95 a. m. Train at Perryville for Port Deposit
ZlO p m. Train at Perryville for all Stations on
Phiadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad and at
wilmington for Stations on Delaware Railroad be.
tween Wilmington and Harrington.
Through Tickets may be procured either at prest.
dent Street Depot or at Ticket Office No. IA. Balti-
more street.
Secured seats in the reclining back car and berths
or state rooms in sleeping cars procured at Balti-
more street eiiee during the day. On application at
l47 baltimore street the Union Transfer Company
will call for and check baggage at private residences
thus avoiding the confusion attending tho same at
Inc depot. VIM. CRAWFORD,
General Agent.
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The Angelus


ny BRET HARTE.
Bells Of the past, whose long forgotten music
Still filled the wide expanse,
Talking the sober twilight of the present
With color of romance
1 hear you call, and see the sun descending
On rock, and wave, and sand,
As down the coast the Mission voices, blending,
Girdle tho heather land
Within the circle of your incarnation
No blight or mildew falls
Nor fierce unrest. nor lust, nor low ambition,
Passes those airy walls.
Borne to the swell of yon long waves recedng,
touch the further past
| see the dying glow of Spanish glory,
The sunset dream and last
Before me rise the domsshaped Mission towers,
The white Preside, fav
The swart commander in his leathern jsrkin,
The priest in stole of snow.
Once more see old Portals cross uplifting,
And above the setting sun,
And past the headland northward slowly drifting,
The freighted galleon.
solemn bells whose consecrated masses
Recall the faith of Old
drinking bells that lulled with twilight music
The spiritual fold
Your voices break and falter in the darkness
Break, falter and are stl
And yelled and mystic, like the hosts descending,
The sun sinks from the hill