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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-06
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Farm MORTGAGES !
$3.50, 900 WORTH
Wanted at once.
Sizes, 5000 to 10, GOO Preferred
Apply to
JACOB T.. 9zTPz2RD d go,
BANKERS, CHICAGO.
ElPFlRMs. FREE TRAVEL
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad Company.
100000 Acres
CHOICE IOWA LANDS.

This Company is now Offering for .sle about
six hundred thousand acres of the finest sgri-
euiturai lands IN the West. The Company sells
only to actual Sc ttsrs, and the prices are exceed
ingly Reasonable, rar gina from S. to SIS per
aere-the average being about s.. The greater
part of these lands are situated along the line of
lis railroad between the cities Des Moines and
Council Bluffs, and are in the most ACCESSIBLE
and fertile region in the State
Sales made ior cash or on credit long enous h
to enable any industrious man to pay for the
land out of ITS crops.
These lands are hsld under title direct from
the General Government, and are not MORT.
gagged OF encountered in any way. Full warranty
deeds given to purchssers.
For maps, pamphlets, or any other inform a ii OF
respec ting them, address EBEEEzER CooK, Land
Commissioner, Davenport, Iowa.
EXPLORING TICKETS are sold at the Com
pany's ticket offices at Chicsgo, and all othel
principal stations or its line, and if the purcha
ser buys land the amount paid for the ticket il
applied on the purchase money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-06
CONSTITUTIONAL CATARRH REM
EDY CukKs CATAaEH

And al diseasrs arising from IT, suth as
Neuralgia, Headache, Dizziness in tie Head
Disagreeablc Sounds in tie Head. Drop
pings an the Throat, Unnatural
Discharges from the Mucous
NcD,drdne, Asthma,
Derangements Of the Bladder and Kidneys, and
Pains in the Back. Also Colds, Coughs and sli
Consumptive Tendencies. 1t cannot cure CON
firmed Consumption, but will nip in the bud In
cipisnt Consumption. Indirectly it has wonder
ful effect on
Skin Diseases and Everything Of a scrofu-
lous Character
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-06
PATaNg FOOD.

agreeable, Digestihle, Nomishing, Satisfy.
ing Soothing, Strengthening.
This farinaeous preparation contain all the
elements necessary for growth and repair. Ii
has for years been the principal food for infants
and invaIids in England and the Colonies, AMI
Is proved by experience to be the beet eUery deg
food far children.
Sold 10 cans Of ali sizes. and in Is cent pack
cts for the million By druggists and grOcsrs gen
erxlly.
GALE - BII8GkI, Druggists,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-06

Has long been reganded tho beet and
cheapest Baking Powder in use, Perfectly pure
and healthy. Itmakes, rt short notice, delicious
Biscuits Rolls etc. There need be DO waste Of
food prepared with it, ss it is always Of the best
quality. Wewould say to those who have never
used it that very few trials will enable them to
use it, not only with entire satisfaction, but with
economy. Put up full, net weight, Is sspassen-
ted. Groecrs and Derlers sell it.
D0oLEY h BR0TAER, Props,
60 NEW STREET,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-06
UNION HOTEL,
Cor. 4th and Myrtle Streets,

COT. 4th and Myrtle streets,
ST. LOUIS, ......... ........ ..........MO.
THIS House has just been rehtted and thor
i oughly renovated. Is centrally located.
The proprietor will spare no pans to make ii =
| good frst-class, second rate house.
Transient price, 81, 90 per day.
| ney25-dIy ii. q. BACBY, Proprietor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-06
PALAER HOUSE,

GHICA6u, ILL.
This new and magnificent Hotel (the finest
west OF New York, situated corner State and
Quincy streets, was completed and opened Sept.
26, 1870. Il has two hundred and fifty roo ms
tmany of which have bath rooms and water clos
cts attached, which are made accessible from
the ground floor, where the grand rotunds and
office il situated, by Otis Tufts best pssseng ger
elevator. WIPE. AEsERVE, Prop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-06
WASHINGTON.
~ Il w " o II "a

Reunion of the Army of the James
THE 9Th celebrated by Tam.
many, grand meeting and
extract from MIR. Tweed's
on the TGew Departure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-06
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ne NORTH FIFTH STREET PUBLISHERS
m37-dedI2m. ST. LoUls.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03

The Brownsville Accommodation leaves at
6 40 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Denot al head Of Main street.
Ticket Office, 2S7l1 Main street. ono door
north of Jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
Lon Monday, October s8, 1871,


ut the southwest corner Of Main and Madison
streets, in this city, between the hours of ten
O'clock am. :. and twelve o. clock M, the fol.
lowing described real estate, Jviz; The said
Dorion's undivided One-half interest in the
tract Of land described as follows. to-wit;
beginning Mt stake on the east boundary
line Of tract of land purchased by Charles
south 5 Is" east sos feet to the center of the
new Raleigh road; thence southwardly the
same course 1l62 feet to stake on the south
bank of Cypress creek 81 feet from sweet
gum tree marked Y thence north 81 IS" east
81 feet to n stake on the top Of high bluff
on the south bank Of said Cypress creek;
thence north g IS" west 1876 feet TO the center
Of said new Raleigh road thence same course
ga feet to a stake standing feet southwest
from an elm tree thence south 81 45" west
5l7 feet TO the BEGINNING.
The title Is believed 70 be good. but | sell
and convey as trustee only. Equity of re-
demptiOn IS waived. Terms Of sale--cnsh.
1914 SAM NJ. GATES, Trustee,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
Punctuation.

The following article forcibly illus.
trates the necessity Of punctuation, and
we commend it to the schools in the
city as means Of impressing its inn
portance upon the pupils 1t can be
read in two ways, making a very bad man,
or a very good man, the result depending
on the manner in which it is punctuated;
He is an old and experienced man in
vice and wickedness he is never found in
opposing the walks of iniquity he takes
delight in the downfall Of his neighbors
he never rejoices in the prosperity of
any of his fellow creatures he is always
ready to assist in destroying the peace
of society he takes no pleasure in sery-
ing the Lord he is uncommonly dlligent
in sowing disorder among his friends and
acquaintance he takes no pride in labor
ing to promote the cause of Christianity
he has not been negligent in endeavoring
to stigmatize all public teachers he makes
no exertions to subdue his evil passions
he strives hard 10 build up Satan's king
dom be lends no aid to the support Of the
Gospel among the heather he contributes
largely to the evil adversary he pays no
attention to good advice he gives great
heed to the devil he will never go to
heaven he must go where he will receive
the just reeompense of reward.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
On Thursday, October 10, 1871,

within legal hours, at the southeast corner Of
Court Square, in the city of Memphis, Tens
nessee, sell for cash, TO the highest bidder,
thesufollowing described property. to-wit:
Lying, and being on the south line of Polar
street, fronting sixty-one feet on Poplar street
with q depth of one hundred and ffty-eight
feet 10 an alley. and beginning at the north
east corner of lot sold by Jno. M. Lea and
wife to J. III. Brooks, and at point sixty--fye
feet five inches west Of the intersection of the
streets; thence west sixty-one feet;
thence south one degree east one
hundred and fifty eight feet TO an alley;
thence east with said alley sixty-ope feet |;
ifty-eight feet to beginning Title believed
to be good. but will sell and convey only as
trustee. Equity OF redemption barred.
7 I6f1 d. H POSITION Trustee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03

and one vial with hlodicated Powders, sufi-
cient to make one pint of injection; and one
Syringe, enough to cure any ordinary case.
n5' Price S., per package, sold by all
Druggists, or sent by mail for $3.50.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
On Monday. October 2, ISL,

the following described real estate. together
certain lot in the city of Memphis, Shelby
county Tennessee, and known and DESIGNATED
on the plan Of said city as lot No. 256, in
block on north side Of Court Square, said lot
fronting on North Court street thirty-seven
feet ten and one-half inches. more or less,
and running back seventy four feet three
inches. For n more particular description
reference is made to a deed of record in the
Commercial Bank of kentucky to Ann
Stevens. recorded in book so, page 30. The
above property is levied on rs the property of
Mrs. Ann Stevens TO satisfy said execution.
Sale between ten o clock ain; and four pm
.fiss MARCUS j. WRIGHT, Sheriff.
By D. T. NoOE, Deputy Sheriff.
Kortrecht x Craft, Attorneys for plaintiff.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
PRIVILEGES.
pRlVILEcES Ar FAIR,

OEALED BIDS WILL BE RECIyED UN-
- til October LIST proximo at the office Of the
Secretary Of the Chamber Of Commerce. for
the privilege TO sell wines and liquors. under
the restrictions OF the Board of Directors, at
the next fair Of the Memphis Agricultural
and Mechanical Society, commencing October
18TH. The highest and hest bid win DO re-
ceiyed. the Directors reserving the right to
grant privilege to sell table wines at restau-
Other privileges win be sold by application to
I5-2s LEON TROuSDALE. seeretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
suNDRIEs.
FRESH RECEIPTS.

30 bbIs new Pickles.
rs hIf bbls new Pickles.
so kegs Spiced Pigs Feet.
OK boxes breakfast Bacon.
10 bbls BOlOgnas.
1900 cases canned Fruits.
70 boxes new Goldfish.
80 hlf bbls new White1lsli.
400 kits BEackerel. -aI.,...,
25 hIf bbls Pearl Barley.
20 do. Oatmeal a. Farina.
35 bbIs H0miny and Grits.
$50 bbIs Potatoes ~ Apples,
Together with % full assOrt-
Inent of Groceries, Wines and
Liquors nj
q. A. ECKERLY'S,
33s Front, cor. OF Union street
M
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03


Caroline Eliza f,aimer Gee, an actress
aged nineteen years, committed suicide
Of Jersey, Channel Islands, September
-tfth il,, by drinking cyanide of potassium.
Deceased, who was about to leave the
island for an engagement in England,
had some words with her father, photo
grapher, respecting the cording Of her
boxes. She rushed from the room where
the family we're sitting and saying she
was choking. went to the dark room
where the chemicals were kept, poured
some drinking water intoa jug contain
ing twenty grains of potassium, drank
off the mixture, and died in two hours.
MUSICAL.
Mile Nilsson and company sang at
Scranton, Pa, on the Both inst.
At the Music Hall, Boston, the Pa
repa-Ros troupe sang ON the 23d, with
Parepa-Rosa, Mrs. Seguin, Blanchi and
Carlo Patti in the leading roles.
The Hyers Sisters, Ethiopia's dusky
daughters recently from the Pacific
slope are exhibiting their musicalpow-
ers to the Chicagoans.
The German Opera was presented, at
the Concordia Hall, Philadelphia, on the
22d, with Lchemey, Romero, Hable-
man. Formes and Predigan in the lead
ing parts.
Mr.. Withers, formerly Of the Memphis
Theater, is leader of the orchestra at
the National Theater, Washington City,
and is said to be, by far, the best that
has been there since the days of Kop-
nitz
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03

FORESTS Juniper Tar-FoF Coughs. Groups.
Hoarsenoss. Whooping Cough. Splitting Blood,
Bronchitis, and all diseases Of the lungs.
Parties purchasing should be careful. as there
are twoor thrss counterfsits resembling the
Oenuius calculated 10 misioad All in want Of
this preparation. The 0eanias u warranted,
or the money refunded; and this Ia prepared
~ DR.. JANIS mason foEEEsT 4 Co.. since
lss2. Price reduced TO thirty-fve cent?. 4
@ GOODYEAR A HILLS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
corTon GIN.
NEW PUBLIC GIN.

WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO RE
w ceive. sin, and bale cotton at our new
gin house on Linden street. between Shelby
street and the river. We use Pyron's Plane.
tary Horse Power and 2 eixty-saw Hullett
10 give satisfaction at as low prices ~ PAID
elsewhere. Seed taken at full rates " part
payment Soliciting part OF the public pa
tronnge we are. very truly, etc, ,..,,
SHARPE 4 ROBERTS,
lG-l7l Office No, j Monroe street. up Etalrs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
RITrERs.

J.WALKER Proprietor: 4, H. McDoNALp2 Co. Drugg!s.
MILLIONS bear Testimony to their
Wonderful Curative Effects They are
not vile Fancy DriniE, made of Poor Rum,
Whiskey, Proof Spirits and kef1se
Liquors, doetored. spiced and sweetened 70 please
the taste, called "Tonics" "Appetlzcrs," " Restor
crs' &c, that lead the tippler on to drunkenness
and ruin but are true Medicine, made from the
native roots and herbs OF California; free from all
Alcoholic stimulants. They arc the G GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER and A LIFE CIV
ING PRINCIPLE, perfect Renovator and
Inygorator of the System. carrying OF all poisonous
matter and restoring the blood to healthy condi'
fon No person can take these BItters according to
directions, and remain long dnwe provided their
bones arc not destroyed by mineral poison other
means and the vital organs wasted beyond the point
Of repair.
They are n Gentle Purgative ms well as
a Tonic, possessing also the peculiar merit OF act
ing as powerful agent in relieving Congestion or
Inflammation OF the Liver, and all the Visceral
Organs w
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether
In young old, married or single, at The dawn o.
womanhood or at tho turn of life, these Tonic Bit
tiers have no equal
For Infammatory and Chronic Rheu-
matism and Gout, Dyspepsia or Indiges-
tlon, Bilious, Remittent and Intermittent
Fevers, Diseases OF the Blood, Liver, Kid
neys and Bladder, these Bitters have been
most successful Such Diseases arc caused by
VItiafed Blood, which Is generally proiueedby
arrangement Of the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA or INDIGESTION, Head
che Pain in the Shoulders Coughs, Tighness of the
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eructatons Of the Stomach,
Bad Taste in the Mouth Bilious Attacks Papahon
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03

LAZARUS & MoRRIs' perfected specta-
cles are the best. They never tire the
eyes; last many years without change;
are warranted not to break. +. II. Clark
a. Co., jewelers. and opticians, No. /
Clarks Marble Block, 200 Main street,
Memphis, are sole agents for this city;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03

sequence OF youthful indiscretions. ~
aT This medicine has been used in our prac-
tice for many years, and with thousands
treated, it has not failed in single instance
par Each package of Vegetable Cure is
wrapped in ultramarine bluepaper printedin
goldletters, and contains one bottle filled with
Sugar-coated Pills, and one vial of Medicated
Powders, sufficient TO mako one-haK pint OF
injection; and one Syringe.
RTPrice IS, per package, sold by Druggists,
or sent by mail on receipt Of $3.50.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
an MAlRRIAGE.

Essays poK YotNo MES. on great SocIAt
Ryrts and AsUsKs which interfere with MAR
RrAoE and ruin the happiness Of thousands-
with sure means Of relief for the erring and
unfortanhte, diseased and debilitated. Sent
in sealed letter envelops. free Of charge.
address HowARD Association. No. South
Ninth street. philadelphia. Pa. $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
HEADQUARTERS OYSTER, GAME,
AND FISH DEPOT, No. 27S i
SECOND STREET.
Notice 10 Steamboat and Country
r8sa Trade. l'i tagtsni

As We havebeen in the oyster trade for
twenty years, and have longer experience
than any dealer in this city by ten years,
it gives us the advantage to pack and
ship oysters at lower prices than any
house IN the city Of Memphis. We will
guarantee to fill all shipping orders at
Louisville and Cincinnati prices. Also
will keep everything in the way of edi-
bles to suit restaurants, private families
and hotels. All goods warranted to be
of the best quality. n
Respectfully, - ~ s. ~
JlD. EDWARDS,
N IInr nnnnr-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03

HATS cleaned, dyed and trimmed
equal to new by NJ. Cohen, practical
halter, 1884 Main street, New hats for
sale cheaper than anywhere. lot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
sHERIFF,S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION FROM
ID the Supreme Court at Jackson. Tenn,
and to me directed, in favor of E.. A. Cole,
Clerk and Master, VS.. Mrs. Ann Stevens ct
al, for sll,747 81, besides interest and, costs.
office, Second street. in the city Of Memphis,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03

Avoid Quaeks. victim Of early indiscre-
tor, causing nervous debility and premature
decay. having tried in vain every advertised
remedy, has discovered simple means Of
self-cure, which he will sshd free TO his fell
low-sufEereu. Address .lill ll laf
...f. j. II. REEVES,
2l-xly2Oeod IS Nassau street, New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
TWO DOLLARS.

In order that they may be Within tho reach OF
every one.
1t is hoped and expected that the Third An7
nual Fair will be so successful, financially, as
10 enable the Society to erect suitable buildl
inEs aud improve the grounds to such degree
Of excellence as to render them a source Of
pride to every citizen of Memphis. Shelby
county, and the adjacent country.
The Board OF Directors have selected Mr..
W. Ill. BATES TO supervise the special ar
rangement, and Tickets can be had on appli-
cation to him ut the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad Depot. or through any of his sub
agencies. ~ 4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
TrIlustee,s Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST EX-
ID ecuted to me by Charles H. Dorion, jr.,
dated July 18th. 1865. and recoi ded in book
No. ~, page 400, on the Registers book OF
Shelby county, to secure certain note therein
described, will sell,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03


Mrs. James A. Oates comic opera
company is performing in Springfield,
Illinois.
The Black Crook has been placed on
the boards at Louisville, Ky, with new
scenes, eio. - 9' Hrsl
Charles Matthews played last week al
the Arch Street Theater, Philadelphia,
to good houses. p
Grimald and solcn shingle have been
successful at the Globe Theater, Boston,
with Owens in the principal roles.
At Rochester, New York, Dominiek
Murray has been playing in Arrah-na-
Pogue to Gne houses. =
Lawrence Barrett has bsen presenting
the Man o Airlie to the provincial PEG
pie Of Connecticut to rather thin au-
diences. 1 aaoa iai aii
Davenport is presenting As You Like
1t and New Way to Pay Old Debts at
the Chestnut Street Theater, Phladel
pha. loHH f'nHl .n-s tdh
AT the Walnut Street Theater, Phiia-
delphia, Edwin Forrest commences an
engagement ON the ID prox., aud will
open with Lear. ~f" .Nt
Mrs. Bowers and Mccullough have
been attracting large and enthusiastic
audiences during her second week In
San Francisco.
Mra, Chanfrau closed an engagement
in Buffalo, NY, on the 2lihin Christie
tombstone" and was succeeded by Miss
Sue Denim in Bertha, or the Sewing Girl.
Two new plays-Hacko and Apple
Blossoms-whieh have achieved success
in London, will be introduced on the
American stage during the present
season
Joe jefferson will remain second
week at Pike Opera House, Cincinnati.
Eighteen hundred dollar houses hayT
been the results Of his rendition Of Rip
Van Wrinkle ia l.l m .ll.i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF THE TERMS OF A DEED
ID in trust. to me executed by Catherine
Garvin on the 9th day Of June. 1871, properly
registered in the Registers office of Shelby
county, Tennessee, in book so. page 2S6. and
at the request Of parties interested therein.
will,xEs 1 ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
nfoAT PERFECT.

Natural Artificial help tothe human eye ever
know. They are ground under their owl SUI
peryiaion. from minute Crystal Pebbles.
melted together, and derive their name,
I" Diamond" on account od tn9f hardne,,s
pI,E IN which they are constructed brings the
core on center OF the lens directly In mont Of
the eve. Producing a clear and distinct vision,
as In the natural, healthy sight, and prevent
mering and waycring Of sight, dizziness, etc,
peculiar 10 All others IN use. They are mounted
IN the finest manner, In frames OF the best
quality, Of all materials used Tor that srpose.
Their finish and Durability cannot DC snr-
passed. r- q.
CAUrIox. None genuine unless bearing
their trade marx stamped on eyery frame.
Il nF- W. g. BYRD. Jeweler and Optieian, is
.sie agant for Memphis, Tenn. from whom
fhev ran only he obtained. These goods are
not supplied 70 peddlors, At any price; N.
- ~, -. - eod-n-ls
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LEA ~ neutrality-suspicious.
Pronounced by Connoisseurs fIl l
aTHE ONLY GOOD SAUCE"

Il improves appetite and digestion. and il
IL hLriysied for It's flavor. We are directed by
Menrs. LEA A PRRRINs TO prosecute all
parties making or vending eounterfeits. "a
JOHN DUNCAN's SONS.
ia-vxiii-ll2 Agents. New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03

ALL kinds of roofs made or repaired
by f. C. Jones, III Poplar street. 35
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
cash PREMIUMS:
ASH I.remium s ann MN ting to $40, OO0

The Board of Directors. in commencing this
scheme to the public, promise that Il shall be
a Committee of Award whose high character
will be sufficient guarantee that perfect fair
ness will control the distribution. eils
The price of these Special Tickets has been
fixed al the low sum OF tl4 Htf..nH ems
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-03
TAXES.
N q II H.

OpPIcE CRY TAX colLR0FoR.
MEMPHIS. July %, 1871.
IHE TAX BOOKS HAVE BEEN TURNED
over to me for 1871. will now proceed -
make collections, allowing no per cent.
per Rnnum discount.
FRLIX W. ROBERTSON.
ftt. u,aw n.Iarinr