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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-08-23

between the hours of II A. NJ, and P. NJ,
at the Court House door, in the town Of
Alexandria, the following described proper
ty, siezed by Special order of SAID writ to-
wit:
A tract of land on the left bank of Bayou
Robert descending, and adjoining lands
formerly owned by Archibald p. Williams
on the upper side and on the lower line,
bounded BY lands formerly owned by the
said A. p. Williams, and now owned by
Montgomery Ernest and others, containing
the quantity of Eleven Hundred and Fifty
six (l156l Acres, with all the buildings and
improv enents thereon, being the. same
Plantation upon which the defendant now
resides.
z Also another tract of land Immediately
in the rear and adjoining the above de-
scribed tract of land, containing Three
Hundred and Fifty (350) Arpents.
Terms Of SaIc:-C.aSH, SUBJECT to
appraisernent.
Aug. 2-6t. 6 sqrs. P. Fss3o, Sheriff.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-08-23

TERMS:
THE GAZETTE is published Weekly
at Y'sree Dollars per annum; 81 90
for six months. One Dollar for
Threc6 months.
yNTARIABLP IN ADVANCE.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the
rate of 81 90 per square for the
first insertion and 90 cents for
each subsequent one.
EnGHr lines of brewer or a space
w enc incs constitutes a square,
and any number OF additional
lines over four counts as a square.
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SHERIFF,S GALE

SEIERIEF'SS SALE
John A. Macaulay,
vs.. No. l474.
William Bailey.
District Court, Parish of Rapides- State of
Louisiana. !,
10y VIRTUE of and to satisfy writ
ID of fieri facias, ISSUED out of the above
named Court, in the above entitled and
numbered suit and to me directed, have
seized and win offer for sale, at Public
Auction, on
Saturday, the 9th day Of Scptem-
- Der. 1879.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-08-23
Succession Notice.

Succession OF James. w. Hadnot
deceased.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-08-23

To amend and re-enact Sections $50, $50
and 36l of revised Statutes, and to do
away with unnecessary costs and expen-
SEES in the canceling of official bonds.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-08-23

4 NY one wishing to exchange C0gr0
"A for Valuable Town Property, vln
it to their advantage by s.
July 10th 1879.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
PUBLIC LEDGER.
A1rxAnnrR II. srEPHENs.

The Hon. A. II. Stephens, late Vice
President Of the c. S. A., when admitted
"a a seat in Congress, at once d'stin'
guished himself by making an incohe'
rent speech in favor OF the back salary
crab. After an absence of fourteen
wears from Congress, he reappeared
under very peculiar circumstances at
Washington, and surprised the public by
taking ar eccentric position inconsistent
with first professions. The venerable
ex-Vice President has remarkable mind
hut il is warped by the contortions OF a
feeble and afflicted body. His mind is
too great for such weak physical
frame and it does the Office Of sharp
sword which cuts the scabbard. In his
tory he will figure most conspicuously
asa scholarly statesman Of difIuse ideas,
a very prolific writer, who dealt largely
in distractions, illustrating in every
CHAPTER of life the ascendancy of mind
over matter. In his latter days, how
ever. his mind seems to be on
the wane, and he presents a spectacle
that appeals to the sympathies OF our
nature What can be more pitiable than
a great intellect crippled and dwarfed
by the infrmities Of the body2 We
greatly fear that the days of Mr.. Ste
nben's usefulness are numbered in the
mast and that when the novelty OF
his return to Congress has ceased
his influence will be at an end. Ii
is not likely that Mr.. Stephens
will be anything of a leader
in measures OF reform or anything else.
He seems possessed with chimerical
ideas not likely to be adopted by this
praetical generation. From the extreme
bourbonism Of his written utterances he
changes in a breath, and out-herod'
Herod in the defense of corruption and
national disgrace. We would not be sur
prised to see him defending the Credit Mo-
bilier next, or the Grant Parish outrage.
The poor old man seems demshted, and
is certainly more to be pitied than
blamed. His advent in the House
served to illustrate the great change OF
sectional feeling that has taken place
within a few years. The members OF
all parties Wed with each other In acts
of respect and courtesy, which were
tendered him as representative mar
of the reconstructed South elected by
ex.Confederates, and not alone in his
personal capacity. The sincerity OF his
motives none will question, but his
most ardent friends must admit that his
district could have been represented by
more efficient member. Still the com
pliment was we'll bestowed, as 1t vas a
tribute to fallen genius, which reflects
credit upon the constituents OF Mr.
Stephens rather than upon any party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
PROSPEROUS CONDITION OF THE
COUNTRY.

The New York Herald takes very
hopeful view of the commercial situa
ton of the country, as will be seen, and
makes some practical suggestions which
are we'll worthy of consideration: The
commercial crisis was severe while II
lasted, aud, as we have said, the little
damage it has left behind and the
speedy restoration of business activity
are so many proofs Of our national
wealth and strength, which will be re
garded by foreigners with almost as
great establishment as was excited by
our rapid recupeFation after the civil
war. So far as our own people are con-
cerned. the lesson of the crisis has been
useful, and its value to the country is
likely to more than compensate for the
injury inflicted on individuals. 1t
has taught us greater prudence, both
in the management of business and in
our style of living, the benefit of which
already makes itself apparent. Ac-
cor0ing to the statement just published
by the Bureau Of Statistics regarding
our commerce and navigation it appears
that for the seven months from January
| to July 81 the importations in the
present year we're 1881 IT'S less than
for the corresponding period Of 1872. The
figures are, imports, 1872, $ll2,864,94,
and 1873, $685., 267, 500 At the same time
the exports were much greater-that is,
for 1872, 1922, $50, l57, aud for 1873
36l ,255, or a difference in favor Of
1873 OF 1886, 999, O98. Taking, then,
the reduced imports and increased ex-
ports together, the auspieious state of
trade was in our favor to the amount of
$5S,5S5,272 in the first seven months Of
1873 over the corresponding period Of
1872. But that is not all. We ex-
ported less specie and bullion in 1873.
by 6.49O,2l2. The amount was in 1872
S66,l2l,08s, and in 1873 $39, $40. e76.
Since July last our situation has been
improving The imports have been com
paratively small and the exports large,
and we have actually imported specie to
the amount Of ten or twelve millions Of
dollars over the exports. We are really
in much better condition now as regards
our foreign trade than we we're in July.
The stock Of foreign commodities on
hand last J6ly vas only s71,7l5,5l5,
against sll2ss6. 6sl at the same period
in 1874 We are, in fact, beginning to
understand the wisdom Of depending
upon ourselves, and to learn that, with
~ery little prudence on our part the
balance Of trade may be always in our
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
rallar rsrsr Amor Freat.
The ooIambas (Ga. } 500 says.

The COLUMBUS luh.l sun says
We think that the present condition
Of Bainbridge must cause a modification
OF the commonly received opinion that
frost and ice put a stop 10 the spread Of
yellow fever. They have had both in
cambridge on two or three nights, and
vet the disease spreads. II commenced
there late in the season, and while II
has died out in Shreveport, Montgomery,
and other places earlier infected, Il still
spreads in Bainbridge, The fact indi-
Gates that the disease has course to
run, aud that so long as there are per
sons in any infected locality, the condi-
tons Of whose systems. would make
them liable 10 ii at any time, they are
liable TO il even some time after cold
weather. In other words, the state Of
the weather is no protection TO some
persons in city in which yellow fever
has obtained .ooihold. Such, at
least, is the experience with the fever Of
this year, whether it differs from the
common yellow fever or not.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

WIN. LIEBEN, the experienced and en-
terprising newsman who recently bought
out the news emporium of A. R. Will
kinson at III Main street, has removed
to 1924 Main, just across the street,
south of Poplar. He keeps full stock
of latest dailies, foreign papers, maya.
zines, fashion and sporting journals,
fancy stationery and other articles, to-
baccos, cigars, etc. Give1the worthy
young man a call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

--a.--elp-.le----- -
In Cincinnati recently, 2 jqryman
presented himself in an intoxicated con.
dition. He was locked up till he was
sober, and afterwards fined.
Acpba paper announces that General
Burriel has been promoted for his late
distinguished services. He should be
raised as high as limb of tree.
A tanners shop was recently exca-
waited at Pompeii, with many of the tools
used By the workRen, which are almost
the same as those in use at the present
time.
The presumption of specie payment
found an examplar in the Wasingtonian
who jingled five tweRty-dollar gold
pieces in the very faces Of those who
had only paper.
There is said to be very prudent man
in Danbury who provides himself with
an extra hat for the month Of November.
he carries it in his cost-tai pocket, and
when the wind lifts the one from his
head he straightway jams on the other,
and then puts after the first, and thus
not only saves much cha6ng from the
nnregenerate, but actually gets credit as
a philanthropist-the general impression
being that be is in pursuit Of somebody
else's hat.
The Boston Pure Milk Association
have devised a new method of distribu-
ting soup to the poor. They issue Eve
cent tickets, in packages, emitting the
holder to a plateful Of soup, if eaten at
their rooms, or a quart if taken home.
The truly charitable are expected to
keep a package OF their tickets con-
stantly in their pockets. enabling them
TO relieve the cases of want as may
come under their notice, with the as
surance that the aims will not be spent
for rum.
In a very able criticism Of Joaquin
Millers new book, the Cincinnati Times
says: One fault reappears in Songs
Of the Sunlands that disfgured
Songs Of the Sierras." It is the au-
thor's tendency to ring all the changes
upon some happy descriptive word or
phrase. For instance, in Isles Of the
Amazons every reed is " keen" every
boat is a sudden canoe, and the
stream at nearly every mention Is
sesolute river" Another thing that
is almost exasperating to an admirer Of
Miller is his immoderaie use Of the
word brown" Every woman in sbese
poems is brown; her face and hair are
brown, her eyes are brown, her limbs are
brown; every baby mentioned is a
brown baby, everybody has brown haudsi
every aspect Of nature is brown, and IN
fact everything in Nillers poetry il
done brown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

Jimmy Corwin, the clever and enter
prising news dealer in the new Bethel
Block. keeps all the city papers, the
leading dailies. weeklies and magazines
Of tbs county on hand at ell times.
Give the worthy youth a call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

St. Louis has q bogus expressuan who
collects freight charges on neat looking
packages containing potatoes, which be
delivers c. o. D. 70 persons 70 whom he
has previously addressed them
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

A DECISION has been rendered by the
Secretary of the Treasury under which
tropical and semi.tropical fruits will be
admitted free of duty. This will make
a difference of 100000 Of revenue pei
annum; but that is oil right provided we
can see a corresponding reduction in
the price of oranges, bananas, lemons
lines, grapes, figs, prunes and other
tropical fruits. We shall see.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
TO Tpo,e VINO Indulge.

CorwIn offers superior inducements.
He has a stock of the finest liquors, and
his apartments are so arranged that gen.
tlemen and their friends may sit, sip and
converse in private, free from intruderS.
No better wines, liquors or cigars can be
found in the city than those kept by Cor
win in his cosy saloon, underneath his
famous restaurant, corner of Madison
and Second streets. l54
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

Bow BELLS for December has arrived
and is to be had at Walkers news depot
lO5 Beal street. This magazine Is the
finest ladies journal placed upon our
table, and Walker has plenty Of them.
Call early and secure a copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

CONGRESS- will have TO take some ac'
ton in reference to the salary question,
and it seems likely that bill will be
passed fixing the pay of Congressman
at six thousand dollars per annum with
travelling expenses. This is more than
twice as much as the average Congress
man can make at home, and three times
as much as he earns in Congress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

CANDIDATES would do well to call at
the LEDGER Office to have their cards
printed-better, cheaper and quicker
than at any other office in this city. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
TO the CI,iIens OF memphis.


Having been called on by the best
people Of our city, without regard to
nationality, race or color, to become a
candidate for the office Of Mayor Of
Memphis. and while considering care
fully what would do, | attended what
is called a Republican mass meeting
held Mt the Greenlaw Opera House on
the night of the 9Th inst, and to my dis
gust, saw not Republican mass meet
ing but meeting held in the interest Of
the "Loague party" and seeing that no
disposition was shown to give fair play,
but on the other hand, JOB put al" for
the same ring to govern our untortu-
nate. down. trodden city that has gov
erned il until the last life's blood has
nearly been taken from it, hereby de-
cline TO allow my name to be used as a
candidate for Mayor, and do most re-
specially call upon all Of my friends
and acquaintance, as well as all good
citizens, without regard to party, race or
color, to support j. j. Busby, a man who
is thoroughly identified with the best in
terests of our bntchered city, and, for
one, will labor day aHd night to secure
his election. Having showed the
jack-plane" for living himself, he
we'll knows the interest of the mechanic
and laboring man, as we'll as the mer-
camille community. In working for him,
| will feel that am serving Memphis.
Yes, gentlemen, it is thousand times
more to the interest of our city to have
him elected than it will be TO his own
interest. l say elect Busby-a man that
does not fear to do his duty-without re-
gard to color, race or nationality. i say
work to secure his election.
Respectfully, your friend,
JAMES RoosA.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

tbs new Constitution to be subpsitteG
to the people of Pennsylvania liriita the
much abused powers Of the Legislature,
gives greater freedom to municipalities,
restricts the power Of pardon, checks
the undue influence Of great moneyed
corporations, imposes restraints upon the
contraction Of public debts. It suits
the people, but has arrayed the powerful
opposition of monopolies and profess
sional politicians. The contest wakes
hot, and the result o. the election is
doubtful
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
Maryland and Virginia oyster
Depot.

The place to buy fish, fowls and aesh
Goods Of the best quality and prices low
W. II. WARRINGTON & Co.,
SIT 277 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

favor Il must inevitably DO so At not
distant future day. in view Of the settle
ment Of our Western acres by the in
pouring emigrants from the Old World
the vast increase Of produce, tho i'm
proved facilities for transportation, the
revival ofo shipping interests aud the
development Of our mineral resources.
But we can hasten the time II we will
moderate our wants, be contented with
less luxurious living, leave our splendid
internal improvements to grow up into
and patiently await
our customers from less favored lands,
who must per force come to us for the
necessaries Of life and commerce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
New rubber star-bracelets, 81 per pair
OF the Jet Palace. ZIG

A SUCCESSFUL fruit grower, with
twenty years experience in this climate,
desires to form the acquaintance of and
a copartnership with some gentleman or
lady owning lands near this city or on
some of its railroad lines, with the view
Of establishing a commercial fruit farm
in connection with stock, small grain
and grass. Good reference given and
required. Address
SOUTHERN FARMER OFFICE,
81 Main street, Memphis, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
CanII ConIi

G. Bigley has opened his coal Office
at Is South Court street, and is prepared
to furnish the best article at reasonable
prices. III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

LATEST styles Of mems, boys and
children's hats at Cohen's, 22S Main
street. 30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
TRY TIL Il

Church Services Tomorrow.
Central Methodist Church-Servicss at IL
AN. and pm. by Rev. &. @. Slater, pastor.
Sunday school, Gam.
Central Baptist Church Services II am.
and pm. by Rev. s. Landrum. pastor.
Sabbath school, 9 am.
Chelsea Baptist Church-ssrvices at 1880
am. by Rev. Mr.. Galloway.
First Baptist Church Second street. neal
Adams)-services at II am. and I pm. By
Rev. George A. Lotion. pastor. Sunday
school. an.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
rnrrnst ana sherman.

From the Courier-J ournal. llth.l
We are surprised to find the following
in journal so well informed and so
oonsiderate in its utterances as the Chi
cago Tribune: 49,,
1.-THE correspondence which passed
between General Sherman and the ex-
Confederate General Forrest, relative to
the latter's tender of his services III case
of war with Spain, is, to say the least,
not very creditable to the former. In
view of the fact that Forrest was re-
sponsible for the Fort Pillow massacre,
one Of the most wanton and cruel out
RACES ever perpetrated in any war-s
massacre utterly without cause, which
neither Forrest nor any of his friends
have ever denied = General Sherman
might with much better taste have con-
fined his letter strictly to the subject
matter without going out of his way to
eulogize the hero OF Fort Pillow.
II it should happen that we are dragged
into a war with Spain, We want no Off
GERS to compete with the Cuban goiun.
teers in acts of brutality. General
Sherman's encomium is, therefore, both
gratuitous and offensive.
The editor Of the Tribune has certainly
never read the report Of the Congress
sionaI Committee which Investigated the
Fort Pillow affair. The committee was
composed of Republicans, met at Mem.
phis Just after the war, took its time and
fully exonerated General Forrest. The
other day the Tribune made similar
unjust attack on Captain Fry, when all
the proof GOES to show that the story Of
his firing or the droEping men is false.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
DR.. Hinnon. Dentist.

Has removed his office and residence to
the Irving Block, No. 256 Second street.
DR.. S. Hinson, dentist; r. L. Watt, as
sistant dentist. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
TO THE RETAIL TRADE.

We have taken Shrinkage on our entire Stock and
will Offer on and after THURSDAY 18th instant an ex
tensive assortment of STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS
at prices, for MONEY which will warrant its investment
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

If you wish a good drink or q fac
cigar, 90 to the Hole in the Wall, on
Monroe street, near the Peabody, and
inquire for George Kendall. TT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

SoMERvILLE is agitated over NUM-
cipal election to take place there on the
Sd proximo. We advise the people to
avoid the mistakes of larger places, and
let the Offices to be filled seek the men.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

The cheapest and best hats at CohenS,
223 Main street. 30
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CHILDRES's Christmas hats at Cohen'a,
223 Main street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

New YEAR calling hats at Cohen's,
223 Main street. 80
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Apply 20 Marx & BensdOrf,
Agsts, . Madison st for n policy in
the Hamburg bremen Fire Ins. Co.,
OfHamburg. Germany, the FIRST and
only German Fire Inns. Co. in the y y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13
Dissolution Notice.
LICENSES.
N o T I G E
LA ST GALL.
OrTlcr on CITT TlI CoILEcTol. }

Orrfcr or CRY TAI CoLLEcroR. !
MrNrHIs. IEyNEssEE, DEFENDERS, lsla.J
NTBRCHANTs AND OWNERS OF VEIL
nj eisg. and an others indebted % the city
for Privilcrc License, are respectfully notified
that the same must Be paid on or before De-
cemter 18th. 1873; otherwise they will Be Ar
rcltet and fined accordinE % the City Ordi-
nanccs. W. B. IlLLhNs
$50 City License Inspector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-13

G. REDER. carpenter shop, II Wash.
inrton street lO5
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Jrr PAIAcE seIIs goods very bow. lI6
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X. or p.
Knights of Pytnias.

TIME oFFIcERs AND MRMRRRs NGM
IL Of Tennessee Lodge, No. 2, ~ o. ~
l ~: asi a msstIns E' a our Castle Hal. No
~ pe.',i me- ms a. vi In third rank. W
his IsSfURDAN tsPyInE AZ Sgl0SS g.
BY order X m. nAhni' W.
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Avalanche and Appeal please copy.