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The Tenacity of Truth.

When nation as clear-headed as the
Americans once become convinced, from
long experience and observation, that an
article possesses. superior excellence as
a medicine, not all the preposterous
clamor Of all the worthless nostrum ven
ders in the universe can shake their be-
liefin its efficiency. Truth is very te-
nacious thing as these worthless are be-
ginning to discover. Plantation Bitters
has too firm hold upon the popular
esteem to be in the slightest degree eff
fected by the cold water diatribes which
the advertisers of fermented Stops,
without particle of alcohol, are so
fond of launching against alcoholic
preparations. The public knows very
well that this peerless renovant and
tonic does contain spirits, but it also
knows that they are of the purest and
most wholesome description, viz: fine old
st. Croix, the most active and beneficial
diffuser of its remedial and invigorating
properties throughout the system which
could possibly be adopted. [eod-d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22
COLONEL DUFF.

The young men are beginning TO rise
in politics, law and gospel, and intend
to "crowd" the very excellent gentlemen
wearing the popular designation OF old
fogy." Among these young men, IN
decided prominence in connection with
the candidacy for Congress, is Colonel
Duff. He has many attractive points.
He was gallant soldier and did his
best to secure the triumph of the South.
That failing, he returned to the pursuits
of peace, and settled down the active
quiet, amiable citizen. He is a young
man of promise, and whatever may be
his fate in the District convention, there
is a future for him. We Ike to see
voung men come to the front of public
affairs and astound the elders by an
nouncing that they are of age. To the
front boys, to the front
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22
THE DIFFERENCE.

Greeley says he wishes to give peace
to the South, and wishes to see the two
sections clasp hands over the bloody
chasm of war. Grant wants Congress
TO continue in his hands power to sus-
pend the habeas corpus that he may
oyerrun the South with bayonets and
force his election next November
Greeley denounces the tribe OF carpet
baggers who have piled up debts on the
Southern people too heavy ever to be
shaken off. He characterizes them as
thieves, oppressors and plunderers'
How Just these epithets are the South
ern neople know to their sorrow. These
people are upheld by Grant, though he
knows perfectly well that Greeley cor
rectly characterizes them. de upholds
them, plumber and all. Now, how any
Southern man, no matter what his ante
cedents, present principles or hopes OF
the future may be, can, with particle
of Southern feeling in his heart hesitate
as between the two men, is difficult to
understand. To take Grant is the same
as saying, II prefer the man who has
crushed me to the man who will come to
my relief, strike the chains from my
limbs and let me go free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22
APPEAL IN THE PEOPLE.

The Reform Association purposes to
address the story Of their grievances to
the Legislature. That is very well, and
must be done Of course. But is not
something else necessary TO be done?
Shelby county is right, and viii give a
unanimous vote in the Legislature for
the reform demanded. And so there is,
to our mind, little occasion for popular
demonstrations on the subject here.
The reformers should seek new fields Of
operation. You cannot educate the
members Of the Legislature, but you
can educate their masters, the people.
Send facts aud figures among the people
Of the doubtful counties. Explain 10
them the denominations Of taxation.
Aim at the popular heart. Pierce that,
and so move the people that they
will send the right men TO the
Legislature. How is this to be done2
The answer is easy: Group all the
luElst uEHItn uuA ~ -AhNhAa eAaAAnA tue
present outrageous taxation into com
pact form and distribute them by the
thousand among the people Of many
counties. Feel for counties and com
munities that are probably Indifferent
TO. or ignorant Of. the subject. Enlighter
them. Strike their sense Of justice, and
warm out Of them their latent magma
nimity. They contain good people, and
It is only necessary, in order to viii
them. to show them that they aud you
and the people of the State are abused
and will soon be ruined unless relief car
be obtained. We repeat that you cannO
educate a legislator. but the people car
force him 10 carry out their will. MAKE
the issue in every county and elect
Reform Legislature Is not that thu
safest plan
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
NEW YORK.

New York, May 23.--At meeting Of
the National Rife Association, held last
evening, it was recommended that steps
be taken to procure the passage of an
act admitting targets, mantles, etc., re-
ouired for the use OF range, free Of duty.
A committee was appointed to select a
rife range. The secretary stated that
the Duke of Cambridge, president Of
the National Rife Association of Great
Britain, has communicated with the
Association through Minister Schenck,
stating his willingness TO supply the Asso-
citation with any information in his power
that may be required. 1t was resolved
that the first annual meeting of the
Association should take place in Sep
TENDER next, when prizes will be con-
tested for.
The annual meeting Of the American
Institute of Mining Engineers began at
Cooper Institute last evening. A large
number of members were present from
various cities in this State. An address
of welcome was delivered by Abram s.
Hewitt. The report for last year was
then read. The society now numbers
two hundred members. After the read
ing of various scientific papers the meet
ing adjourned.
The Herald this morning publishes
the official report Of Lieutenant Com
mander White, Of the United States
steamer Kansas, to the Navy Depart
ment, regarding his action in protecting
the steamer Virginius, which he con-
yoyed to sea at the request of the Amer
lean Consul at Aspinwall, the Virginius
having been threatened by the Spanish
man. ofwar Pisara. The attitude taken
by Commander White in taking prompt
action to resent the insult to the Ameri-
can flag has the unqualified approval Of
the Secretary of the Navy. The receipt
of the report from Aspinwall and gallant
action Of Lieutenant Commander White
has greatly increased the anxiety at the
Navy Department to hear from Captain
Davis, Of the Wyoming in relation to the
protection of the Edgar Stewart at
Kingston.
The latest news is to the effect that the
Edgar Stewart, Wyoming and the Span
ish man.ofwar Borgia steamed out OF
the harbor of Kingston on the morning
of the 18th. The Stewart determined to
escape the Borgia, and the Wyoming got
ready for action. The Borgia carries
the same number of guns as the Wyom-
ing. Captain Davis is fully authorized
to pour broadside into the Borgia upon
the slightest iutimation Of any interfer-
ence with the Stewart.
The World this morning denies the
statement published a few days ago in
several leading papers here that it had
changed proprietors, and the sale to
take effect Immediately after the Demo
cratic Convention. The World denomi-
mates the statement a lie, invented by
newspapers supporting the Cincinnati
nominees. 1t announces that Marble
now and forever intends to remain sole
proprietor Of the World.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22
POOR IRELAND.

The intelligent Cork correspondent OF
the Boston Pilot says the depopulation
of Ireland is going on faster than ever.
He thinks that about 1000 of the flower
of the population are leaving the coun-
try weekly from the different ports.
From Queenstown alone 1000 week go.
Whole hamlets are left to the old and
poor; and agricultural labor is hardly
to be had at any price. The considera-
BILE cities, Limerick for instance, are
fastening to decay. The writer is of
the opinion that some strong effort
should be made in the United States to
discourage this outflow; and that most OF
the emigrants might do as well or even
better by remaining at home. Agricul-
tural laborers especially are in the great
est demand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22
A shark story.

From the Honolulu Gazette, April 2O.l
We learn from Kawaihae that about
two weeks since native, Kaholo, was
attacked by shark while on his way
from the shore TO the fishing ground in
the bay. This old man was going ont
in small canoe, which, by his weight,
was depressed in the water so that his
legs were but a few inches above the
water. He had just passed beyond the
reef, and was padding along unaware Of
any danger, when large and doubtless
hungry shark made break for him.
The jaws of the rayenoos fish closed
upon the mans thigh and canoe, making
hideous wound in the former some
eleven inches long, and tearing the
flesh from the bone nearly half the cir
conference of the thigh, leaving it
hanging down in shreds as the teeth
drew away, and leaving in the wood OF
the latter three or four teeth broken off.
The man was nearly dragged out of his
canoe, which at the same time was
almost swamped by the onset of the
fish, which, disappointed Of its prey, i'm
mediately disappeared. The old man,
though bleeding profusely from several
wounded arteries, was able to get the
canoe back to shore, thankful for escap-
ing with his life; and on landing received
from Mr.. Chillingworth and his native
neighbsrs whatever help they were able
to bestow. From Mr.. Chillingworth we
hear that the wound is doing well, and
the old man is in fair way of recover
ing. The teeth that remained in the
canoe were two inches across the line
where broken, thus indicating q shark
of unusual size as well as strength. The
accident has caused the natives of
Kawaihae to regard the placid waters Of
their bay as somewhat more unsafe
than they have been heretofore consid-
cred to be.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22
FOREIGN.

Paris, May 22.-In the Assembly to-
day NJ. kouher delivered a speech OF
three hours duration, in which he warmly
defended the army from the charges OF
Bonapartism which had been brought
against it. He compared the present
republican administration Of affairs with
that under the empire. His speech
caused great excitement among the dep
uties NJ Gambeita being called on to
reply refused to do so.
Hon. Chas. Francis Adams, the pni-
ted States representative to the Geneva
Conference, has left for Geneva.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. May 22.-There IS ex-
eelIent reasons for now stating that
Senator Schurz actually voted in favor
of reporting the supplemental article to
the treaty by the foreign relations com
mittee, and that he will probably vote in
favor of conserving to the negotiations.
1t is understood that Senator Sumner
has prepared one Of his great speeches
in opposition to the ratification of the
supplemental article. He is in high
temper over the proposition, and de-
nounees it in unmeasured terms.
The Tribune's Washington special
says the Robson Investigating Commit
tee held final meeting last evening and
listened to the reading Of the minority
report of Chairman Blain. The majority
report was signed by Sargent, Peters and
Warner, fully exonerating the Secretary
from any violation Of law or blaim of
any sort in transactions investigated.
Blain's report takes the ground that the
law was violated in the payment Of
claims, and severely censured Robson
for bis action in the premises. Archer,
a Democratic member Of the committee,
stated that while he disagreed TO the
majority report he could not fully con-
cur with Blain in all his arguments and
conclusions. He will prepare a short
statement defining his views and present
it as the second minority report. All
three reports to are be made TO the House
to-day, and the committee will be dis
charged from further service.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

The New York correspondent Of the
Rochester Democrat says Consider
ing him as a man Of family and also Of
wealth. Mr.. Greeley's life has in no small
degree been homeless When he lived
AT Turtle Bay tFortieth street, he was
three miles from his place Of business,
without the present facilities Of travel.
That was twenty years ago, when he was
1.-the and active, and be did eontrive to
spend part Of his time with his family;
but life at Chappaqua is a very different
affair. The family are grown up, and
none Of them care to be buried in such
a spot. aud Mr.. Greeley has little time TO
! throw away on country life. Chappaqua
is an Insignificant village, and Greeley 3
farm would be equally Insignificant we're
1t not for his name. Ii may be eOnsid-
cred an illustration Of farming ont Of
pocket in a very successful manner, for
Greeley has spent thousands Of dollars
here. with little return, either present or
prospective. The place is in the hands
Of suitable workmen, and Mr.. Greeley
occasionally passes a Sabbath there.
There is, however, little to interest him,
and having looked around and con
versed with his tenants, he pays the bills
and comes back 10 the city"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

RICHARDSON the residence Of her grand
parents in this city, HATTIE LEARNED, daugh,
ter Of Claiming and Hattie l.. Richards, Of
Cincinnati, Ohio, at half past seven on the
evening of the Dist inst, Of congestion of the
stomach. in the seventh year Of her age.
BEDF0RD-0n the morning Of the. list
inst, Mrs. NJ. A. BEDP0RD, wife Of Benz. w.
Bedford. Of Bailey Station. shelby county
Tennessee.
The friends Of the family are invited 10 at
tend the funeral this "WEDNESDAY. from
the depot Of the NJ. and C. r. r.. upon arrival
Of the IL o'clock train. Services by Rev. Geo.
White. Carriages at J. c. Hoist 4 Co.'s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

THERE are three hundred and fifty
seven electoral votes. Necessary for a
choice, one hundred and seventy-nine.
The old slave States have one hundred
and thirty-fve. New York and New
Jersey have together forty-three votes.
which is within one of the requisite
number. The twenty-eight of Pennsyl-
vania added would make everything all
right, even if some of the Southern
States we're lost.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

The Philadelphia Age says General
Ferry, reelected to the United States
Senate from Connecticut by a union OF
Democrats and Republicans, was in
command in that city toward the close
of the war, and that spoons and valua-
bles we're, however, perfectly safe from
him, and no Democratic editors were
seized and shut up in fortress or guard
house.
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mo. 567.l
In the First Chancery Court OfShelby
County, Tenn.
NJ. App ct al.

NJ. App ct al.
vs..
Ernst Seute ct al.
1T APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
| this cause that the defendants, the un'
known heirs Of Msgdalen Seute, are non-resi-
dents and that after diligent search ana IN
quiry their places Of residence cannot be ascer-
tanned: il Is therefore ordered that they make
their appearance herein, at the courthouse IN
the city Of Memphis. Tennessee. on OF before
the first Monday in July, 1917, and plead,
answer or demur 70 the cross bill OF Ernst
As 10 them and set for hearing ex Parte; and
that a copy Of this order be published once a
week, for four successive weeks, in the Mem
A cony-attest; EDMUND A. COLE,
Clerk and Master.
BYE. B. McHKSgY, Den, Clerk and Master.
w. q, Rainey, solicitor for compliments.
7i-77.S3-s9
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discovery Of Gold in Iowa.

GRAND RAPIDS, May 22.-There is great
excitement in the upper part of this
county on account Of the discovery Of
gold. II was found on the farm Of
jerome Schultz while digging a well.
A pan full washed out seven particles Of
pure metal. Under the microscope it
looked as gold used two years ago, when
we rejoiced in having it for a circulating
medium. Crowds are leaving for the
new diggings.
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srrAx-TIrrIye at 3l5 Second st.

PAUL WRIGHT, at 296 Main street, re-
ceivcs daily all the leading papers of
the country; also the principal periodi-
Gals, illustrated papers. and latest pub
locations in the literary line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

Mr.. Prudhomme, in the decline of
life, was talking with his nephew, to
whom he related stories Of his youth.
But uncle" suddenly exclaimed the
young man, what struck you most
during your life2 my dear boy, it was
your auntW
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

DAN VOORHEES, is appearing in new
role. He says that no intelligent or
honest Democrat can support either
Grant or Greeley. How does he appear
in the character Of slanderer Alas,
for the tall Sycamore of the Wabash"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

CNcISYATL May 22.--An unknown
German suieided here to-day by Jumping
frem the suspension bridge into the river,
q distance Of nearly one hundred feet.
The body was net recovered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

A RADICAL editor says that if Gree
ley, by the aid Of the Democrats, shall
be elected, the country will 90 to the
devil" We never had any intention of
going in that direction, but shall, in the
event referred to, certainly accompany
the country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

The Cincinnati Gazette Grant organ),
coafesses that the unfortunate diplo-
matte management has made the name
Of indirect damages disreputable, by ex-
panding them to the cost Of the war after
Gettysburg"
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GAs-rrrrIse at al6 Second st. ~,

The old company sells gas at 81 2Oper
1000. No charge for setting meters.
Office, 29l Second street. 59f
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NOTICE.
Stockholders Meeting.

OyFrcE HERSASDO ISsURAxCE COnPANr,l
No. y MADIsoy STREET.
MEsPHs, TEsS.. May q. ls72. }
IHE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS CON-
pany are hereby notified that the annual cleo
ton for Directors Of said Company for the en-
suiBe year, will be held at the Office Of the
Company. 2 Madison street, on
Monday, June 10. ls7a,
between the hours Of 10 o'clock an. and 8
o'clock pm.
n-aap I'm. NELSON, Secretary.
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REFRIGERAToRs, ice chests and beer
coolers at H. wetter & Co.'s, 10 and Is
Monroe street. IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

A GENTLEMAN from Washington it,
forms the editor OF the Banner that
nearly all of the Southern members Of
Congress favor Greeley.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

GENUINE Pavilion and Congress
Springs water for sale, wholesale and
retail, by j. B. Hills, 2Sl Main st. lib
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

VOORHEES,, in opposing Greeley,
ranges himself on the side Of the haters
and oppressors of the South. Goodbye,
Dan
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GRAVEL, or composition roofing, both
GENUINE, by E. c. Jones, 277l Second st.
38t
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MARRIED.

WHEELER DOUGLASS-0 May 10th, at
the residence of the brides father. Rev. q.
Douglass, Iuka. Miss, j. NJ: WHEELER. Of the
cow. Tenn. and Miss BETTIE b. DOUGLASS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

COKE AND Coal TAR for sale at Gas
Companys Office, 29l Second st. rot
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MRS. DR.. GIBBS office and residence,
29S Poplar street. GOT
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LEGAL,
mo. 1874, NJ. C. d.
In Supreme Court at Jackson.
William Griffin

William Griffin
Addison H. Douglass.
DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE RENDERED
ID in this cause on the 10th day of April,
1872, by the Supreme Court at jackson, Will
sell to the highest bidder, in front Of the SECOND
Chancery Court-rooms, in the city Of Mem
phis, on
Thursday, the 18th day Of June, 1879,
the real estate mentioned and described in the
pleadings as follows, to-wit: a certain tract OF
land lying in the Third and Fourth Civil Dis
tricts of Shelby county, in range 3, section 4.
Of the Eleventh Surveyors District. contain
ing by estimation $50 acres, more or less,
bounded as follows: Beginning at stake,
thence south 65o, west 81 links black gum
marked - l.. u; thence west 8 north with
James L. Stewards line, 81 chains 30 links 70 z
stake, Is links east of black oak marked
IN. s." on the heirs of Thomas Stewart,
line; thence south 51a' west, with said line 10
chains. Ssh links to stake: links west Of q
rs chains to a stake, so links south of a horn
bean marked 1T. s." on the west boundary
line Of the james. Robinson 1000 acre grant
No. II; thence south, g. west, with said line 6o
chains to a stake, the heirs of Joel Melee
mOres northwest corner; thence east, 3 south
with their line 104 chains. so links to slippery
elm marked M. g." on the south bank Of a
branch, the heirs L; II. Goes southwest cor
chains to a stake, 10 links east Of a red oak
marked I'M S." said heirs northwest cor
ner; thence east with their line Is chains to n
stake; thence south 26o west to hickory
said 1000 acre grant No. "a; thence north 81
east with said line. 4S chains 80 links to the
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Sale within legal
hours Equity g q 5Sd IT, RFREE MAN Clerk
VIM NJ Randolph solicitor. ltd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-22

The late rain has brought up the be-
lated cotton and started the corn to
growing The cotton is late, too late.
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OLYMPIC VARIETIES

Washington ST., bet Main and Front.
W. 7. BUCHANAN................." Manager
j. G. REYNOLDs....-............. Treasurer