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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-05-04
Office.

N oTIoh'
On or after this date will furnish Broad .GA
cents por loaf or 10 loayes for dollar. Having
received good lot of the best st. Louis Flour, !
can and will furnish as good bread Us can be found
any where.
Nv old friends and customers are invited to give
me a call. HENRY B0HNY.
May 4, ls7234:it.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-05-04

All Parties e
Having Pianos that need tuning will do
we'll to save them for c. I. SIssoN, who
will visit Dallas in June next without fail.
All work warranted, satisfaction guaran-
teed and charges moderate.
,[l7:until June lst.l
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-05-04
Spseial Yptiees.

NOTICE
Strayed on the 9th ult., q heavy todied, light
bay HORSE, black main ani tail, 10 years old
about 1917 hands high, branded on the right shout
der thus = has scar on left fore feet. The finder
will be literally rewarded by delivering said horse
TO me at Dallas. GEO. W. EW ELL.
May 4, lS72-3i:it.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-05-04

Is the proper month to tune and clean
your pianos, and prevent the ravages of
the moths. Mr., G. 7. Sisson will be here
then, and attend to them for oil parties
needing his services. [28till June l.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-05-04

Are most respectfully solicited to call ut
Thompson & Pierce's Book Store, and ex.
anime their stock of Jewelry, Warranted
pure gold. [25tf1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The Price of Health. like that Of liberty,
Is eternal vigilance. The vapor-laden air of
spring exercises a depressing influence on the
vital powers. The strongest feel this devital-
iEing effect; the weak are prostrated BY it.
Everybody is more or less debilitated at this
season, and the fee bic instinctively seek the
help Of medicine. Unfortunately, the RENE
dy" resorted TO sometimes aggraVates the
mischief. Raw stimulauts are eminently per-
nicious in such cases, and drastic cathartics
about as bad. The vital principle needs sue
cor and support. and a reinforcing prepare
ton that will tone and rouse, while it regu-
lates and purihss the system, is the medi-
cine that nature demands. All the medicinal
elements required for such emergencies are
combined in Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. the
purest and most eficaeious vegetable elixir
that the world has ever known. II is a mild
stimulant, a powerful tonic. an unequalled
appetizer, an absolute specific for diseased
digestion, a wonderful nervine, moderate
catAartie. a remedy for liver complaints and
periodic fevers, a cure for constipation, spe-
ciic for rheumatism, Of essential use in all
ailments to which the feebler sex are subject
and as a general household medicine une-
qualled and unspproaehed. These are the
properties which have made Hostetter's Bit.
tiers famous everywhere. See to it, however
that you have the true article. for the land ii
infested with swarms Of local bitters, made
from condemned liquors and worthless drugs
which greedy wretches who speculate on hu
man life recommend as panaeeas for ever
i'll that flesh is heir to. Beware Of the char.
atans and their 20 isons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
mo. $40, r. d.
In the Second Chancery Court of
Shelby County, Tenn.

e, II, Allen and Virginia Allen, his wife.
VS..
W. P. York. administrator of Joseph
Massey, deceased, and others, the heirs
at law of Joseph Massey. deceased.
TT APPEARING FROM THE BILL WHICH
i is duly sworn to in this cause that the de-
PENDANTS Thomas Breckenridge and Tennessee
Massey Breckenridge, his wife, and Charles
Gray, Josephine Gray, Whitfield Gray and
Clarence +. Gray, last four supposed to be
minors and heirs at law of Eli and Alabama
Gray and Sarah +. Byron, Joseph X. By
rom, William r. Byron, Hill and Martha
Ann Byron, his wife, heirs at law of - Byron
and Marian Massey, his wife, are each and all
non-residents of the State of Tennessee; and
that the residence Of the defendants Richard
b. Massey and Lucinda Il. Massey is I'M
known and cannot be ascertained after dill
gent inquiry. but they are believed to be nom
residents of the State of Tennessee, and that
this bill is filed for the purpose Of enforcing
the specific performance of a contract for the
purchase and sale Of 1921 acres of land in
plainant Virginia Allen, formerly Virginia
Sloan, and Joseph Massey, now deceased, and
for decree for the purchase money and for a.
sale of the said land to satisfy the said debt
It is therefore ordered by the Clerk and Mas
ter, that said defendants make their ap-
pearapce herein, at the courthouse of toe
Second Chancery Court of Shelby county,
in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, on or
before the first Monday in May. 1872, and
plead, answer or demur to complainants' bill,
or the same will be taken for confessed as to-
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 Public
Ledger. This April 9. 1872.
A copy-attest; M. u, L. STEWART,
By G. BELcHER, Deputy Clerk and Master.
Randolph, Hammond 4 Jordan. solicitors
for compliments. A-4O46-52
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18

PETITION TO AMEND CHARTER.
No. b44, Nj
In the First Chancery Court Of Shelby
County, Tenn.

The Peoples Insurance Company of the City
Of Memphis, ex-parte. Petition to amend
Charter.
VxTHEREAS, THE PEOPLES. INSU-
w rance Company of the City of Memphis,
n corporate body created by act of the Legis-
lature of Tennessee, passed March 8. 1867, and
having its place of business in the city Of
Memphis, county and State aforesaid, have
this day fled petition in said Court praying
10 have its Charter so amended as to make
section thereof read as follows
Section 8. BE II further enacted, That in
the election Of Directors of said Company,
and in all elections. each stakeholder shall be
entitled to vote upon the basis Of one vote for
each share of stock that he or she may own.
Shares may be voted upon by the executor or
administrator. of deceased owner, and by
proxy; and these rules shall apply to all
voting by the stockholders"
Also. that its corporate franchise may be 30
enlarged as TO grant II the additional power
TO unite and consolidate with. or purchase,
hold and enjoy the franchises, rights and
privileges of any other fire and marine. in
surance company.
1t is therefore ordered that all persons
desiring so to do make their appearance
herein, at the courthouse of said Court. in
the city of Memphis, Tennessee. on or before
the first Monday in June, 1872. and show
cause, If any they have, why the prayer of
petitioner should not be granted and the
Charter amended as desired and that a copy
the PUBLIC LEDGER. This April Is, 1872.
A copy-attest: 10. A. COLE,
Clerk and Master.
By e. B. MoHEERY, Dep. Clerk and NJ aster.
Kortrecht 4 Craft and j. W. Scales, solicit
tors for petitioners. 1868
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
PETITION FOR INCORPORATION.
mo. 5S7.l
In the First Chancery Court of Shelby
County, Tenn.

WHEREAS, g. H. LATHAM, c. +.
w Smith, ]. W. Jefferson, G. T. Curtis, u.
Hobart. w. 3. Kimball and A. s. Walcott
have ilei petition in the First Chancery
Court Of Shelby county praying TO be incor-
porated The Continental Press Company"
and by that name to have succession. to sue
and be sued, to have and use a seal, change
and alter the same at pleasure, to have all
rights, etc., as by law belong to corporations.
They desire to be located in Memphis, Ten
nessee; to have capital stock of $40, 900, with
the privilege of increasing Same to $780, 600;
the stock to be divided into shares Of S25, $50
or 500 each; to appoint such officers, direc
tors, trustees or agents as by their bylaws
may be prescribed for their government, etc.
10 take, buy and sell, or otherwise hold and
dispose of all such real and personal property
as may be necessary for the operations of their
business; to negotiate loans by bonds or mort
cages, etc.
That they be permitted to engage in the
business of COMPRISING, storing and hand
ling cotton, or other merchandise, and the
transportation of cotton, merchandise and
other freights East. West, North and South,
or other directions.
1t is therefore ordered that all parties wish
ing SO to do make their appearance herein at
Tennessee, on or before the First Monday in
May, 1872, and show cause, if any they have,
why letters of Incorporation should not be
granted as prayed for in said petition, and
that copy ef this rule be published for thirty
days in the Memphis PUBLIC LEDGER. This
April ], 1872.
A copy. Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE,
Clerk and Master.
Randolph. Hammond d Jordan. attorneys.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
md Ifsrapted shall DO null and yoId for all

and ifsranted shall DO null and void for all
purposes whatsoever
Sec. %. That any and all licenses issued un-
der this ordinance or other city ordinance,
shall be for the sole and exclusive use and
benefit Of the party IN whose name and for
whose benefit such license shall be issued;
And all licenses which may be issued from and
be transferable by the owner or holder there
Of to any person, under any .pretense Whit
ever, until the owner of such license shall ap-
ply to the City Register 70 transfer The same.
upon the said license; prouided, the owner Of
the same pay TO the Tax Collector on Privi-
leges the tax be may owe 70 the city from the
date of said license up 70 the time such trans,
issued for said license; and all licenses for
which specific sums are charged and not L.
sued, upon giving bond, may BE-. transferred by
said Register without the rendi,,,on OF an ac-
be two dollars. payable to the Register for his
use and benefit. DHat .f
Sec. "a. That no license which may be issued
under this or other city ordinance shall en-
brace or authorize more than one business
pursuit or avocation; and all persons desiring
TO pursue or carry on more than one pursuit or
occupation shall take out a separate and dis,
tinct license for each pursuit, and pay the fuli
tax required by ordinance for each one.
Sec. Is. That for all licenses for which spe-
cifc sums are charged, the parties obtaining
such licenses shall not give bond and security
except in cases that may be otherwise provided
by city ordinance.
Sec. &c. Each and every person obtaining a
city license under the provisions of this ordi-
nance shall, when called on by police oihcer,
exhibit the same to him, and ON failure or re-
fusal to do so, shall he fined in sum not less
than five dollars nor more than than twenty
five dollars. r
Sec, q. That the ordinances now in. force
regulating the issuance of Licences for the ex-
ercise of privileges be, and the same are here
by continued in force, and each person, cor
pOration and firm exercising any one OF the
branches of business occupations or profess
sions, herein before taxed as privileges. in the
city of Memphis. shall take out license
authorizing him to do so. and when SO taken
out, such license shall be evidence Of the pay
ment of the tax herein levied upon the same.
Sec. %. Each and every person exercising
any one of the branches of business occupa-
tions or professions herein before taxed with
out first having paid the tax thereon, or
having obtained the license herein required
to be taken out, shall be guilty Of q misde-
meanor and upon arrest and conviction there
of before the Recorder, shall be fined for each
separate offense, not less than five nor more
than fifty dollars.
Sec. 20, All ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby re-
pealed. 4,
Passed second and final reading by Board
Of Common Council, April 9, 1872.
Passed second and final reading by Board
Of Aldermen. April 8. 1872.
Approved April II, 1872.
Attest: JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
L. r. RICHARDS, City Register. 3S-F
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18

This is partly due to the thoroughly
De,oocratic shirt which prevails, and
nartlv 10 the small and manageable size
of the republic. 1t consists OF twenty
five cantons, each having its own peeu-
liar laws, manners and customs. Inc
nrinciple of decentralization is carried
on TO It's extreme point, and everything
ia done by mutual voluntary assistance,
friendly combination, and cooperative
societies, in which masters, workmen,
and. indeed, all classes, meet on an equal
footing, and in the most fraternal spirit,
to devise schemes for the general welfare.
The Swiss operative lives in his own
home, surrounded by his family, and at
spare times cultivating his own Land,
while the Swiss agriculturist, IN his lels-
ure hours. works at some handricraft or
trade. such as Matchmaking, weaving,
toymaking, or wood-carving The mu-
tual relations between masters and men
are excellent, and though they have in
one or two instances been disturbed, 1t
has always been due to foreign agitators.
In times of depression of trade, the EN-
ployers keep their factories going at a
peeuniary loss to themselves they sub,
scribe to the sick and pension funds and
the schools, literally assist in cases of ac-
cideht, and when struck down by illness
the operative may be certain of being as
kindly treated as if he were with his
own family. 1t is stated that the result
of this considerable benevolence is visi-
BILE in the almost inyariable good con-
duet and laboriously conscientious work
of the men. They are likewise attached
to each other, and any quarrel among
themselves is usually referred to their
employer, and his decision is considered
by them ultimate and binding.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
Attachment Notice.

Walker & HOrrigan Before P. NJ. Winters,
W. Hieartt. for Shelby county.
TN THE ABOVE NAMED SUIT AFFIDA-
i Wit for an attachment having been made
that the defendant is nonresident of the
State Of Tenne ssee, and is justly indebted to
the plaintiffs in the sum Of one hundred dol
lars, due by account, and that the claim is
lust, and an attachment having been issued
By me, and returned by the proper officer
levied it is therefore ordered that the defend :
ant appear before me at my Office. No; 40
North Court street, in the city of Memphis,
ten O'clock a. M, and defend this suit, or the
same will be proceeded with OK parte; and
that a copy of this notice be published once a
week for four consecutive weeks. in the Public
Ledger. =. M. WINTERS, j. r
9611-Ag-F4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
The POverfy-strieken French in
LONDON.

Ii is said that no one can ramble
thoughtfully about the foreign quarter
of London without observing how hume
rous are the poverty. stricken French
people men, women and children.
Many of them have taken to selling
newspapers in the streets, chiefly French
papers of decidedly red tinge; others
sell watches, or pencils, or knlck-
knacks; and others are too poor TO buy
anything to sell and too proud to beg.
1t has been publicly stated that In pro
portion as the French prisons are
emptied, the back streets and alleys OF
Soho are filled, and that the unfortunate
people sentenced to Punishment are
brought down to the French ports, and
having been stripped of all clothing ex-
cept a few rags, are put on board Eng
lish steamers and soon find their way to
the great metropolis. Startling as this
statement may be, 1t is true, but it is
pleasing to note that efforts are being
made by benevolent ladies and others to
relieve them. Many of the poor crea-
lures cannot speak a word Of English,
and although the act OF discAarging
them 10 the manner stated is doubtless
a national question, they should be cared
for at once.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
Attachment Notice.

c. W. Duyalll Before s A Moore, Justice
VS.. OF the Peace for Shelby
L. Krogsdale. county, Tennessee.
TIME PLAINTIFF, @. W. DUVALL, IN
i the above entitled cause, having made
affidavit that the defendant is justly indebted
to him in the sum Of 1928 06. due by account,
and that said defendant is q nonresident of
the State of Tennessee, and is about fraudu-
lently to dispose of his property, and having
prayed writ of attachment on said grounds,
and the attachment having been issued and
returned by the proper officer levied on de,
PENDANTS property it is therefore ordered
that the said defendant. l.. Krogsdale. APP
pear at my Office in the city Of Memphis
Tennessee, on Tuesday, the 9TH day of May,
1872, at 10 o'clock a. M. and defend said suit
1t is further ordered that n copy Of this notice
be published once a week for four successive
weeks in the Memphis PUBLIC LEDGER.
27-33-3945 S. A. MOORE, j. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
Attachment Notice.

Reed & Wilson. } Before S. A. Moore.
vs.. Justice OF the feace
W. &. Harris a Co. for Shelby county.
A TTACHMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
"A in the above entitled cause. on the
grounds that the defendant Is a nonresident
OF the State Of Tennessee, and the same having
been returned By the proper officer. levied,
etc, the defendant Is hereby notified 70 APP
pear on Friday. May 10, l672, at 10 a. m. 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 ID the
city Of Memphis, once week for foar conseo-
a-ss-iS-ls s.A. MOORE. J. P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.

Reed & Wilson, ! Before S: A. Moore, Jus
1T ys: Gco s tASs Of d the Peace for
A FFIDAVIT HAVING BEEN MADE
N and bond given as required by law in
attachment causes, and attachment having
been issued and retured by the proper officer,
"levied, etc.," the said Harris. Wilson Co.,
defendants. are hereby notified to appear be-
Tenn. on Friday. the 10th day of May, 1872, at
10 o'clock am , and defend said suit or the
same will be set for hearing ex parte; il Is
further ordered that this notice be published
once a week. for four consecutive weeks, in
the Public Ledger, a newspaper published in
the city of Memphis, Tenn. In testimony
whereof have hereunto set my hand, this
the 9Th day of April, A. D., 1872.
Sl-S5-42-ls S. A. MOORE, J. P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
Attachment Notice.
NJ. Wolf

NJ. Wolf Before John Spelman,
VS.. aJustlce OIL the feace
Lee Green and Betsy for Shelby county,
Green. Tennessee.
A FFIDAVIT HAVING BEEN MADE BE-
"A fore John Spelman. Justice OF the Peace
for the county Of Shelby and State Of Tennes-
see, for attachment, and the same having
been returned, levied. ETC., it is therefore or
dered that publication be made in the Mem
phis PUBLIC LEDGER, a newspaper published
successive weeks. commanding the said Lee
Green and Betsy Green, nOn-residents OF the
State of Tennessee, 10 appear before me. at
my ofhce, in the city of Memphis: on Mon
a. m, and makedefense 10 said suit against
thsn, or II will be proceeded with ex:parte.
~ FIafTf JOHN SPEIMAN,
Justice of the Peace for Shelby county.
o. 90-9g-A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
ORDINANCE.
An Ordinance In Relation to City
Printing.


Be it Ordained by the General Council of the
City of Memphis:
SECTION |. That so much of the ordinances
now in force as contemplate>the election oil
one City Printer be and the same are hereby
repealed.
Sec. 2. That the Mayor and Printing Com
mittee, with the consent of the General Coun-
Gil, be and are hereby authorized TO make
several and distinct contracts with different
persons for the printing and publishing the
proceedings of the General Council. the ordi-
nances. the advertisements, the manufacture
ing of blank books. and the job work Of the
city, or any of them separately.
Sec. 8. That this ordinance take effect and
be in force from and after its passage. and
that all inconsistent ordinances be repealed:
Passed second and final reading by Board
of Aldermen April A. 1872.
Passed third and final reading by Common
Council April 4, 1879.
Approved. April u, 1872.
Attest: JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
l.. X RICHARDS. City Register. 3S AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
tbs workmaa's Paradise.

From Every oaluIua9sI
Switzerland may be termed in one
sense The paradise of workingmen, for
emnloyers. the authorities and private
,,ersons vie with each other in zealously
promoting their material interests. 70
iitically and socially, all are on a footing
of absolute equality, education Is alike
for All and wealth is very evenly dis
tributed In no other country are land
and propsrty so equally divided among
he mass Of the people. As there are
none very poor, so there are none very
rioh- aud there are not more than three
'nsr cent Of the population who return
themselves as being Of no occupation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
mo. 500.l
In the Second Chancery Court CT
Shelby county, Tenn.
John N. Ware. SURVIVING partner of
the firm Of Mercer x Ware,

John N. Ware. surviving partner of
the firm Of Mercer x Ware,
W. ]. Ward, G. NJ. Bartlett. James
Steele, John Steele. W. NJ. Smith
and j. W. jefferson.
TT APPEARING FROM THE AFFIDAVIT
Il fled in this cause that the defendant W.
j. Ward is q nonresident Of the State of
Tennessee; il is therefore ordered by the
Clerk and Master that he make his appear
ance herein, at the courthouse of tho Second
Chancery Court, in the city of Memphis.
Tenn, on or before the first Monday in May,
1872. and plead, answer or demur to complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed as to him and set for hearing ex--
parte. and that a copy of this ordeT be pub
lished once a week, for four successive weeks.
in the PUBLIC LEDGER. April I, 1872.
A eOpy-Attest: M. D. l.. STEWART.
Clerk and Master
Randolph, Hammond 4 Jordon, Solicitors
fer complainants. 30-36-92-49
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
The Communists, Preau de wedeI.

The man Preau de Wedel, who was
recently shot at Satory, and who died
with great courage, seems to have re-
ceived fair education as an engineer,
and, curiously enough, he is said to have
sent in plan to N Haussmann for the
construction of strategic railway round
Paris, similar to one which is now under
the serious consideration of the govern.
ment. The Versailles correspondent Of
the Paris Journal after the tragedy in
teryiewed one of the gendarmes who &C
compauied the unfortunate man to the
place of execution in the ambulance
wagon. The following conversation took
place. Prisoner: 1T was the 18th of
March yesterday" Gendarme: Why
did you mix yourself Up with all thatY
Prisoner: Fatality; besides, it was the
fault of the government )" Preau de
Wedel remained silent for some minutes
and then added, Have you got any to-
bacco2" The gendarme handed him
packet of cigars and some tobacco,
which the director of the prison gave
him. I'VE have in our hands what re-
mains of the tobacco" adds the cerre-
spondent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18

M For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
Of Spirits and General Debility in their vari-
Gus forms, preventive against fever and
aEus ard other intermittent fevers. the
" PeTro-P hosphoiated Elixir Of oalissya, -
made ~ casWell. Hazard & Co.. New York,
and sold BY all druggists. e the best tonic for
patients recovering from fever or sickness.
il has no equal. 1vi-so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18

Bachelors Hair Dye.-rhii superb hair
dye Is the best IN the ioorld-perfectly harmless.
reliable and instantaneous; no disappoint-
ment; no ridiculous tints or disagreeable
sdor. The genuine VIM. A. Bachelors Hair
Dye produces IMMEDIATELY splendid black
or natural brown. leaves the hair dean, soft,
Jeautifsli does not contain 3 particle Of lead
or any injurious compound. Sold BY all drug
sists. Factory, l6 Bond street, New York.
eod27--6x Nv.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-18
SEALED PROPOSALS.
TO CONTRACTORS.
CITY ENGINEERS OFFICE.

CITY ENGINEERS OFFICE,
MENPHIs. Tenn, April y, 1872.
SEALEn PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceived at this sffce until u o'clock m, FRI
day, the 18Th Inst, for grading Gayoso
street. from Shelby to Clinton street. The
city reserves the right to reject any or all Of
the bids. For further information apply 10
the undersigned.
]. II. HUMPHREYS,
S8-43 City Engineer