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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
A MAN REMARRIEs HIS WIFE AFTER
TWENTY-sIX YEARS SEPARATION.

A case somewhat similar to the one
below mentioned occurred il Upton
county, in this State, few years since.
A young couple was married, and shortly
afterward moved to Arkansas. During
the war the young man went in the army
and for some cause or other his wife
during his absence, obtained divorce.
After the war closed he returned to his
home in Upton, his wife having pre-
ceded him. Not a great while after
ward reconciliation was effected, and
the parties were again, for the second
time, married, and are living happily to-
gether in Upton now, and are very re-
specially connected.
An Iowa paper, the Mount Pleasant
Journal, has this account Of romance;
Twenty-six years ago the beautiful city
Of Salem, as now, was peopled with some
of the best families Of Iowa. Here re-
sided the family Of James McWhorter
and James and his wife were happy.
After a while there came the news OF
gold discoveries in California, and stories
Of how men could find fortunes James
hearing these stories decided to bid
adieu to his wife for a short time, fill bis
pockets with the glittering metal, anc
then return to his Rebecca. The fare
well was said aud wife and husband
parted. McWhorter went to California
The letters came and went as fast a
Uncle Sans carriers could take them
As the novel writer's say, time wore oil
apace;" the weeks walked OF int
months, and the months galloped int
years, and, as the story comes to US
James McWhorter and his wife wer'
separated by the willful and maliciou
lying and misrepresentation Of evil
doors.
Word was sent back 10 the wife tina
her husband was the husband Of another
Letters ceased to 20 TO and from; th
separation became apparently perma
nent and wound up with divorce
Mrs. McWhOrter in time became Mrs
Abbott. and, after a time her husband
died. leaving her a widow. Some twl
wears ago a gentleman came from Cali
fornia, direct from the place where Mr.
McWhorter resided, and he denied al
the reports that had been circulated con
corning that gentleman, reporting hin
10 be an honorable and upright man, dc
ing well and prospering in worldly mat
tiers. After his return to California
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
Express Robbery.

COLUMBUS, o., May 25.-The Adams
Express Company have received all the
money stolen from them few nights
since at the depot They found it buried
in a mans yard, six feet deep. in a
coffee sack. The detectives have been
on the right track from the start, and
every man has been captured or is
watched so that escape is impossible.
LATER.-Itis now ascertained that the
robbery Of Adams Express was com
mitted by Bradley. one of the employees,
assisted by his brother They drugged
Collier and then robbed the Office.
Thirty thousand dollars Of the money
was found buried in the yard at Brad
ley's residence, and about twenty thou
sand was found on the person Of his
brother, who was arrested in Chicago
last night Collier has been proven en-
tirely innocent, and commenced work
for the company again to-day. Il is said
that several other persons are implicated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
MEMPHIS A MANUFACTURING CITY.

What Memphis mostly heeus az Pioo
emf is manufactures. And why they
have not heretofore been established on
a much larger scale than at present
seems to us wonder, for everywhere IN
.ho soutb where once established and
nroperly managed they have proved
highly remunerative to their owners. 1t
is true we have in our city broom fac
tory, wood and willow ware factory,
and others of lesser note, but we want
more Of them and upon more extended
scale. We want cotton factories, and
why should we not have themf Have
we not the best Of locations and the
finest water power2 The Mississippi
and Wolf rivers run right by our DOORS
and we are right in the center OF the
cotton growing region, thereby saving
transportation of the raw material and
profits upon the same by passing into
hands of third parties. Can it be said
that it is impossible for us to come
in competition with Eastern mauufac-
turers with this big margin in our tavorf
We are glad to see in other sections OF
the South they are making the expert
ment. and so far have proved successful.
Mississippi has several within her Dor
ders, the stock of which is held at very
high figures. In Georgia there are
many-some recently started. The
Longley Manufacturing Company whose
mills are located eight miles from Au-
gusta, began operations on the 18th OF
March last, and are now in successful
operation, making standard shifting, etc
They have four thousand spindles and
one hundred looms at work now, and
these will be increased soon to nine thou
sand six hundred spindles and three
thousand looms, with working capital
of 100000. So says late Georgia pa
per. And the Bath Paper Mills, located
near the same spot, is another example
of a successful Southern mandatory,
where they are making daily large guam
titles of book, news and wrapping pa
per; and should they succeed in Georgia
and Mississippi and other sections OF
the South, where the experiment has
been made, why not in Memphis2 In
our sister city, Nashville, they have
in course of construction, and now
nearly completed, very extensive
cotton factory, which we had the pleas
ure, some time since, Of personally in
specting, and which, doubtless like the
others, must prove a grand SUCCESSIVE
cess in being a remunerative investment
to its stockholders, and success in draw
ing to it skilled artisans aud busy work
men, who make the bone and sinew Of
community, and establish trade in the
city. Let capitalists and property own
ers of Memphis, with these examples
before them, not hesitate to interest
themselves in manufactures Of any
character, for there is nothing which
can make Memphis great city as
speedily. as the successful establishment
of manufactures.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

BRooM' The little Jefferson street
Opera House gathers large crowds
within its walls nightly. The audiences
continue to be delighted with the varied
attractions presented by the manager.
The troupe is a good one and is com
posed of many fine artists, among others
the members of the ballet. Miles Rosa,
Olivia, Nellie Georgia and Mollie Mel
Vile; the vocalists, Misses Emma Nor
ton, Helen DeVere, Minnie Dot and
Mile Georgia; the double clog dancers,
Clifford and Rourk; the jig dancer, Allen;
and the Dutch comedian, Armstrong,
with many others, make up strong
combination. Tonight grandperform-
ance will be presented, and tomorrow
night Charley White will take benefit,
which will insure a crowded house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
oovernor.s nrcssage.

SPRIKoFIELD, ILL.,, May 25.-Various
opinions are expressed respecting the
Governors message and the members
consider it very appropriate document
for the occasion, while there is good
deal of dissatisfaction expressed by the
members of the General Assembly as
to its character 1t regarded by many
as kind of special pleading in favor of
the State House job. Yesterday was
passed in organizing the houses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
THE LEE MONUMENT.

Colonel B. Frank Moore, agent for
the Lee Monumental Association, has
appointed Mr.. J. NJ. Shaw, of this city,
as agent to assist him in the work, with
full power to collect funds for the cree
ton OF the grand monument to General
Lee, in Richmond, Virginia Mr.. Shaw
is an old citizen and well known to most
of our citize-s, while the cause itself is
surely good one and should commend
itself to the kind consideration of our
people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
Governors Proclamation

D. W. C. Senter. Governor Of State of Ten
nessee, to all who shall see these presents
Greeting:
WHEREAS, IT HAS BEEN MADE
w known 10 me. that certain parties in
disguise charged with having committed q
foul and atrocious murder, on the 23d day of
April. 1871, upon the bodies of Jake Turner
and Henry Gardner (colored), late of our
county of Weakley have fed from justice, and
are now running ut large.
Now, therefore, l. d. W. G. Senter, Gov
ernor as aforesaid, by virtue of the power and
authority in me vested, do hereby offer re-
ward Of $500 FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
each, upon conviction, to any person or per-
sons who may apprehend the said parties, or
either of them, and deliver him or them to tho
Sheriff or Jailer of our county of Weak ley. in
order that justice in that behalf may be had
and executed.
In testimony whereof. / have hereunto set
my hand and caused the great seal of
[L.sl the State to be affixed. at Nashville,
on the 10th day of May. 1871.
ID. W. G. SENTER.
By the Governor:
Il. II. BUTLER, Secretary of State. 7O-Sl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

Our of the 3s,5OO,OOO people in the
United States, 4,s57,OOO are negroes.
This is gain of nearly nine and half
per cent. over 1860, despite all the extra
ordinary influences growing out of the
war, which had tendency to reduce 1t.
The negroes form nearly one to seven OF
the whole population. They are more
numerous by half-million than the pop
ulation Of the great State of New York.
Those who have believed that by natural
laws they would eventually die out, have
thus far been disappointed. But it is
the next census of 1880 which will more
accurately tell their progress in state
of freedom. We shall see then, after
fair trial, whether by idleuess, improvi-
dence and general thriftlessness they
will not lose the advantages Of increase
which they formerly derived from slavery,
where their well-being and prosperity
were to the interest of the master class
that held them in subsection.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

The Gold Medal Sewing Machine is
now in town. New brooms sweep clean.
The great desire of all ladies is to be
engaged. Here is something that will
engage you as long as your physical
strength will hold out. The Machine is
warranted to never tire, break or run
down. The most perfect Machine ever
brought to this market-the Gold Medal
Sewing Machine, No. 80 North Court
street, three doors from Main street and
three doors from Odd Fellows Build
;ng II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
Attachment Notice.


Smith. Nsel Co..
Vs.
G.F. Grafton.
A ENACTMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
"A in the above entitled cause, on the
grounds that the defendant is q nonresident
Of the State Of Tennessee. and the same having
been returned by the proper officer. levied,
etc., the defendant Ii hereby notified 10 APP
pear on Thursday. June p. ISL. at 10 An,
at my Office in the city Of Memphis.
and defend this action, or the same
will be proceeded with ex parte. This
notice win be published in the Public
Ledger, a newspaper published in the city OF
Nenphis. once 4 week for four consecutive
weeks. p. M. WINTERS.
7l-sO-s6-92 Justice Of the Peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.
Oliver, Finnie & Co. l
vs..

Oliver. Finnie & Co.
VS..
IF. Grafton.
A ENACTMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
n in the above entitled cause, on the
grounds that the defendant is n nonresident
Of the State Of Tennessee, and the same having
been returned by the proper officer, levied.
etc, the defendant is hereby notified TO APP
pear on Thursday. June1. 1871 at 10 q; m, at
my Office 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, q newspaper published
In the city Of Memphis. once week for four
consecutive weeks.
74-a0-86-92 s. A. MOORE, j. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

ALI Memphis merchants should have
the PUBLIC LEDGER map printed on their
bill heads, letter heads, cards, circulars,
etc. Call at this Office aud have your
printing done in good style and at low
rates. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

reconciliation was commenced, letters
bearing words of love again commenced
TO pass to and fro, and on last Friday
James McWhorter and Rebecca Abbott
were again joined in the holy bonds q
wedlock. This is the story as 1t came
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
LUMBER YARD AND SAW MILL.

WE ARR NOW MANUFACTURING AND
w are pre- pared to furnish in any quantity,
Building and Fencing Lumber. at from $40 70
to $40 per tho usand. Shingles (3oth saweu
sand. Our stot X Of Laths, Weather boarding,
Flooring, Ceilin g. Doors. Sash, Blinds. Mould
ings, Dry and dressed Lumber. is complete,
prices. Orde rs from the country filled with
dispatch 81. f. * J. W. COCHRAN,
699l Foot Of Washington st.. near river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

Az exchange says none Of the men,
bers Of the Partisan Commune are able
TO write correct French" OF course not
There are no correct French among
them. They are all incorrect
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

We have several machines Of different
kinds taken in by us, which we will sell
on monthly payments, cheap. All are
in good running order and nearly new.
HARNoN & MoRTOS,
III Florence Sewing Machine Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

THE Senate of the United States has
spent more time in trying to find out who
stole the new treaty than it has con-
sumed in considering as to whether it is
really worth stealing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

THE Methodist Non-Episcopal Con-
vention, in session at Pittsburg, last
week elected a layman permanent chair
man, being the first instance Of the kind
in the history Of American Methodism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

The two reealeitrant correspondents
at Washington, who would not disclose
where they got the Alabama treaty, are
imprisoned in a committee room. One
bed is said to be provided for both.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
FORTUNES.

MAD a NJ H AN ma.
T1ORTUNE TELLER. EAST SIDE OF
Il Main st., south Of Broadway. two squares
below the Nj. and ". railroad depot. $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
ESSAYS.
THE nRIDAL CHAMBER.

THE BRIDAL CHAMBEAk.
N Social Eviln and Abuses, which Interfere
with Marriage with sure means Of relief for
the erring and unfortunate. diseased and de-
bilitated. Sent free, IN sealed envelopes.
Address HOWA RID ASSOCIATION. No. 2 5.
Ninth street. Ph iladelphia. Pa. 66-lfS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
Notice.

The drawing of the Real Estate Dis
tribution of Memphis, for 1871, will take
place on the 4th day of July, The Office
for the disposition of shares in this city
will close on the 9th day of June.
PAssMoRE & RUFFIN,
81 Agents and Managers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

The LEGISLATORS of the Territory of Co
lumbia are called promptly to face the
question of woman suffrage, a bill hay-
ing already been introduced into the
House of Delegates to extend to females
the right TO vote and hold Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
LATEST TELEGRAMs.


AuKnrcAN PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA 8. P. A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

The amonnt of the Alabama claims is
1862 900. On the other hand, the
amount of the claims Of British subjects
against us is estimated at $4,000, 600.
Most of this is to be paid for cotton
seized by our Government which had
been previously assigned by the rebel
government or owners to British subjects
during the late civil war. As a compro-
mise the Commissioners will, if the
British treaty is ratified, probably agree
that both claims shall be paid, bringing
the United States in debt to England to
the tune of s., 100000 Such is the great
Alabama treaty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

The press Of New Orleans speak in
terms Of warm commentator Of Horace
Greeley's conservative views and express
sions. We believe Horace has never be-
fore been South. His statements Of the
condition of the much-abused section
will be looked for with general interest
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

TIME OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF
Memphis Grove No. 2, u. A. o. D.. are
hereby notified TO attend special meeting
this (Thursday) evening, May IS. 1S7i, at 8
o'clock, at their hall. No. 81 South Court
street. As very important business will be
transacted. all members are requested to be
''O'' II. OERTEL. N. A.
P. ]. SHIDE, Secretary.
DARTIES INDEBTED TO BLACK BRO.
il a Co., must make payments to Joseph II.
Black, who is alone authorized to receipt for
same, or to bind the firm by contract.
May 5.'71 III BLACK BRO. * 90.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

The Pacific mail steamer Great Re-
public, which arrived at San Francisco
on the 18TH out. from Hong Kong thirty
two days, brought ll2O Chinese, of
whom twenty-six we're females and
twenty-seven children. This is the
largest consignment that has arrived
for several months, as the immigration
of the Chinese to the Pacific States had
nearly ceased for a time. The San
Francisco Call says that :" as the New
Year festivities in the Flowery kingdom
are over, we may look for large arrivals
by the steamers that follow"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
NOTICE.
LUMBER.
Lumber, Laths and Shingles |!
PRICES REDUCED.

cvpr, ,ss Lumber. per 1000
Dress Cd Weather. oarding.-......... IL SO
Best S-inch Sawed Shingles-.......
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

II AM PREPARED TO FILL ALL ORDERS
pro n pity at my mill, on Front street, above
tho BAYOU. ,
20-I0r q. M. RENABLE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

The Chicago Tribune makes an inter
esting estimate of the gain in Congress
sional representation which must accrue
to the Southern States under the new
census. By the emancipation Of the
slave population two-ffths Of that ag-
gregate, or say l,6sO,OOO have been
added to the representative basis of
these States. In 1860, out Of 253 repre-
sentatives, the slave-holding States had
"a, or one less than one-third; they will
Low, out of $50 members, be entitled,
under the census of 1870, to l04, or ten
more than one-third of the whole House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

or Greenhouse and hardy plant. -cut low
erS, bouquets, dgral decorations for balls, par
ties, weddinrE and funerals. Lawns. ra--ens
and cemetery lots laid cut IN The most artistic
style. is-iln
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
By the Governors:
L. II. BUTLER, Secretary Of State.

/ DESCRIPTION.-Sai Dan Smith is As years
of age, feet 10 inches high, heavy set, weighs
l75 pounds, yellow colored, round face,
slightly wrinkled. when last seen wore heavy
black whiskers, slightly marked with small
pox. slightly lame in right leg, toes off at first
Joint on right feot. kinkey hair but in the
habit Of carrying wig. His accomplish in
this murder was his wife, Ella Smith, a good
looking. copper-colored negress, medium size.
80 years of age. quick spoken.
The friends Of the deceased offer an addi-
tional reward of five hundred dollars $500 for
the apprehension Of said parties. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
PRocLAMArIoMs.
Governors Proclamation

ID. w. G. Senter, Governor of State of Ten
nessee. to all who shall see these presents
Greeting:
XTHEREAS, IT HAS BEEN MADE
w known to me that q certain Dan Smith
(colored), charged with having committed
foul and atrocous murder on the Goth day of
April, 1871, upon the body Of M. j. Meri-
wether, late of our county Of Shelby, has fled
from justice. and is now running at large.
Now, therefore, /, d. W. G. Senter, Gov
ernor as aforesaid. by virtue of the power and
authority in me vested. do hereby offer a re-
ward Of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS $500
to any person or persons who may apprehend
the said Dan Smith (colored), and deliver him
in order that justice in that behalf may be
had and executed.
In testimony whereof. have herounto set
my hand, and caused the Great Seal of
[L.s.l the State to be affixed, at Nashville,
on the 5th day of May, 1871.
d. w O. SENTER
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

In Michigan, attendance at school for
at least twelve weeks in the year, is
made compulsory upon all children be-
tween the ages of eight and fourteen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
L. O. o. #.

DUTH LODGE NO. /. DAUGH- .ssss.g,r,,.
III tiers Of Kebekah, meets this S&s 3
Thursday evening, 25th instant,
at o'clock. All the members atN
and visitors and sojourners are specially re-
quested and cordially invited TO be present.
Fred Stuart, the Grand Sire, is expected to
be present. s. M. NORWOOD, n. G..
THOs. BACON, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
NURSERY.
Bluff City Nursery,
N. PERDUE, PROPRIETOR,
Poplar Street, near Dunlap Avenue,

OtoP Johnson. FLORIST and Landscape Gar
dener. late Of Royal Gardens, Stockholm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25

sar Fire. Marine and River risks taxi, N At
the lowest rates. 1eI
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B. LoWENsTEIN q BROS,
NOTICES..

242 and 244 Main St., cor. Jefferson.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-06-26

on the excellent principle of the decentrallza-
ton of government, as Mr.. Dewey states, Did
a1finaits poweffto prove Capitalization much
safer for society. Neither will the sane world
acceptthis gentleman's excuse for the destruc-
tionfof thes;Column Vendome and the Tuile-
ries, that the one occupied a place where q
statue of Ceres would look better, and the
other a site much better fitted for apoorhouse
or a hospital. If the International purposes to
begin Its reformatory work by destroying
everything In the world in order to- SUISSE
ouently create something better, it will al
ways find a. considerable conservative party,
with property and lives to lose, which will OPP
pose it. But with 80 many newspapers IN its
Interest as Mr.. Dewey represents, there Is no
certainty that it may not convert us all within
the next century, and set every man to firing
his own house and smashing his bronzes.
The Paris Commune was about as incon-
gruous and Unmatched a batch as n could
expect to meet with anywhere, and under any
circumstances. About halt of the number
were Frenchmen, and the rest were thus as
sorted, If reports be correct: Poles 81; Italians
8; Germans Z; wallachians 2; Americans, Bel
gians, Portuguese and Egyptian l each. It is
only remarkable that 80 thoroughga French
community. as the Parisians could have &C
cepted these foreign %adyenturers as their lead
ers for 80 long a time. as;e
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earth, and double that distause into space,
sbeioresthe body oisits victim: touches the

earth, and double that DISTANCE into space,
before the body otits victim touches II the
J; s' What is tie pre,t o, thisr Professor
:Tyndall, tosWhom3we are indebtetsf Tor the
facts we have given, tells OF a soldier who
was struck by lightning while standing under
a tree. He did not recover fer hours. When
he did, he remembered only looking up in
the branches to see il they we're thick enough
to keep of the rain. He saw no fash-he
felt no pain. This, however, is hearsay.
Professor Tyndall gives his " experience.
While lecturing to q large audience, be acct
IDENTIFY touched the wire leading to a battery
Of fifteen. large Leyden jars, and the discharge
went through his body. 'tLife was absolute
ely blotted out for a very considerable inter
sval, without a trace OF pain" Tyndall
concludes in these words, which nervous
people will do we'll to remember:
"There cannot. be q doubt that, to a per-
s.son struck dead by lightning, the passage
sfrom life to death occurs without conscious
ssness being in the least degree implicated.
SIT is an abrupt stoppage Of sensation, IN
accompanied by q pang."