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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
THE HEwERs OF WOOD.

The Nashville funding organ has just
made the happy discovery that when
the (State) bond becomes due the State
has to pay it dollar for dollar-no more
and no less-whether it be worth in the
market more or less than dollar for dol
lar" That is one Of Captain Jack
Bunsby's best opinions, and the wonder
is that it did not come forth before the
funding bill passed But it happened in
that critical period that the market price
of bonds--the funders' barometer of
State credit-was Of the utmost conse-
quence. Now there is no necessity for
appealing any lsnger to State pride since
the people are forced to pay $40, 100000
of interest, besides the principal debt,
which, from a crystals state, is about to
come forth, butteray-like, in the shape
of beautiful bonds; and the people are
coolly informed for the 6rsttime that it
is Of no consequence to them, as Mr..
Toots would say, whether bonds are
worth so or $50. But it did seem to
make the greatest difference about the
middle oflast March. 1.-THE price Of bonds
is so trihing a matter now, why do the
funders continually charge the opp osi-
ton with endeavoring to injure the State
credit, as though the latter were repudi-
ators or committing a heinous ofense
against the public2 State credit is evil
IDENTIFY convertible term, which means
one thing to-day but meant something
totally different two months ago when
the funding pills we're so richly sugar
coated. Now, forsooih, the medicine
has to be taken plain aud the people are
no longer tickled with the straw Of
State credit" which was SO valuable
an auxiliary in getting down the first
doses Of funding. Next comes the
bleeding.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, May l4.-At a late hour
last night an accident occurred at the
Bridgeport street works, in which three
employees were terribly scalded, two IA
tally.
A woman named Emma Warren was
accidentally shot and fatally wounded
by her son, boy fourteen years of age.
John Watson, one of the heaviest
grain dealers on Change, suspended yes
terday. He has been specializing largely
in wheat, and was short over million
and a half bushels His entire losses
are $4,000. 1t is thought he will be
able to pay about fifty cents on the dol
To-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
AMUSEMENTS.

PIcyIo To-MoRRow.-Th Christian
Brothers picnic at the Exposition build
ing tomorrow will be largely attended.
Fine music and the best of refreshments
will be found by all visitors. Young
gentlemen and ladies will find it to their
advantage to visit the table presided
over by Madame Vincent and Mrs. Mon
tedonico. In the solid and liquid lines
of refreshments, everything delightful to
the taste can be found at this table.
WIRES OPERA HoUsE.-Manager
White continues to present rare attrac'
tons nightly at his Jefferson street vau-
deville theatre. New stars appear
nightly, to the delight of large audiences.
The celebrated Henry family appear
each evening in most attractive repre-
sensations. Blanche Selwyn appears
nightly in her great character and
change delineations. She is pronounced
to be the best in the business, and will
prove paying card for manager White
OLYMPIC VARIETIES. Manager Buch-
anan has secured the services Of fine
variety troupe, and will, during the
week, present rare attractions. Miss
Ella La Rue, the charming statue artist,
and Harry Mendel, will introduce the
famous Can-Can, with new scenery and
costumes. The songs, chorusses, dances
and specially acts and lightning changes
are very attractive. The Washington
street theater is popular place of resort.
Tomorrow, the 10Th inst, the Christian
Brothers festival will be enjoyed at the
Exposition Building. On Tuesday, the
10th, the Typographical Union picnic
comes off. Monday, the 26th, st.
Georges Benevolent Association picnic
at James Park. Thursday, the 10Th
instant, the Odd Fellows picnic will be
celebrated at James Park.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14

SUPPOSE the Mississippi Central rail
road owed the State 81 900 0O0, and
could buy the bonds Of the State at a
discount Of thirty cents on the dollar
would il not make 5000 600 by the Oper.
atom II il could get the bonds OF the
State at fifty centsapn the dollar. would
it not make 81 600 000G- Union and
AmericdH. 18th.
Well, suppose we had a sinking fund
and law permitting the Comptroller to
90 into the market and buy up the
bonds at the same rate, would not the
State save a million instead Of giving
such railroads the exclusive advantageg
Unless The people can stand the enor-
nous taxes necessary to pay the interest
and current expenses regularly 1t is
quite likely the new bonds will 90 down
lower in q few years than ever the old
ones were.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14

CONSTITUTIONAL Conventions are in
order. One met yesterday at Columbus,
Ohio, to remodel the Constitution of the
State. The principal business will be
to regulate the price of beer in Cincin'
natl, as the papers, after long and pain
full discussion, carried on chiefly by cor
respondents, have failed to agree on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14

superior force Of troops the other day
killed four men and wounded some 9th
ers. This was done in true military
style, evincing a high order Of military
talent on the part of Captain Jack. lie
wore General Canbys uniform, and
handled his thirty.three warriors like a
brigade. Butthe troops charged on them,
captured twenty.one ponies and some
boxes of ammunition, supposed to be
furnished by outside parties, and killed
one Modoc. II Jack had few hundred
warriors and full supplies of ammunition
he could keep the whole army after him
for years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
Aecideutto a Freight Train.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May IA southern
bound freight train of the Knoxville
branch of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad went through bridge one mile
south of Richmond, station yesterday,
killing no one, but seriously injuring
several train hands The bridge was
only one span, ofabout one hundred feet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
FOREIGN.

RoNE, May lS-His Holiness, the
Pope, is lying very low. He suffered
panother relapse to-day, which has entire
ly Frustrated him, and his enfeebled
condition has created great alarm at the
palace. 1t is stated on the authority of
his doctors that his death is imminent,
and the announcement of the dissolution
of the Holy Father is looked for at any
moment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
Conjunction OF the Assessment
Law.
CoNPrRoLLER's OFFIcE. May 10. rs

CONTROLLERS OFFICE. May 10, 1873.
To the County Court Clerk of - County;
SRA circular letter issued from this
Office May /, says: Under the assess
ment law the Tax Collector collects the
ad valorem tax upon merchants, while
the County Court Clerks collect the
privilege taxes in all cases"
From a thorough examination Of the
law, am satisfied that this construction
is erroneous. am satisfied that, under
the law, it is the duty Of the County
Court Clerk 70 assess and collect the ad
valorem tax on auction aud commission,
and all other merchants, as was pro-
vided by law before the passage Of the
present assessment law.
In confirmation Of this, / have the
opinion Of the Attorney General, who
telegraphs me as follows:
There is some contradiction in the
act. The 22d section settled it BY refer
ence TO the former law, that the clerk
collects ad valorem aud privilege tax.
The Assessor, therefore, does not Gil
out the blanks in the second and third
heads Of the schedules forwarded from
this Office relating to merchants and mer-
chandise.
JoHx c. BURcH. Comptroller.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14

VIZ saw an item some weeks ago tc
the effect that Stanley, the explorer had
gone to Russia. This means, We infer
that he has gone to join the Russian ex
pedition to Central Asia. The New
York Herald first published the exclu.
siye news that Khivs was taken. Doubt
less the dispatch was sent by Stanley.
Heis a better adveniurer and war CORE
spondent than lecturer, and will act
wisely by sticking to his last"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
To the County Court Clerks and As
SCISSORS OF the state.

I0uFTEOLLERi llLlCAs
NASHVILLE. TESS.. May l3. lels-
Ny attention has been called 20 the
item in the fourth head Of the blank as
sessment schedule, prepared BY my pre-
decessor, which reads as follows: "Ac-
counts and other demands on parties
not solvent" do not understand that
the law requires the taxpayer to report
and pay taxes on accounts and de-
mands which are worthless. 10 is
therefore only necessary under that head
for the taxpayer % report the amount
OF such ascounts and demands az are Of
some value, with the valuation which be
places upon fhem. For instance, II be
have an account OF demand on a person
or an estate which be believes % be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14

Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF THE TERMS 0FAThusI
ID deed. made 10 me as trustee on the sd Of
Decem her, 1869. by 5, NJ. Nelson: for the pur-
pose of securing to Mrs. l.. v. France 4 cor
tain note therein described. which deed Is re-
corded in the Registers office OF Shelby
county. Tennessee, In book No. %. page ~,
ETC., and being called on by said beneficiary
to execute said trusts. will. on
Monday, 10th Day OF June, 1873,
between the hours Of IL am. and SPIN. In
front Of the entrance 10 the law office Of Will
son & Beard. No. 50 Madison street, in the
city of Memphis, offer for sale for cash. TO the
highest and best bidder, the following dc,
scribed real estate. the same conveyed 70 me
In said trust deed. viz: Beginning at stake
on the, nsrth side Of Poplar street, lIs feet feet
Fourth alley east, and running east III feet
along Poplar street; thence north lisf feet 70
south llSI% feet TO the beginning; this prop,
erty lying in Shelby county, Tennessee. and
ton is waived in said trust deed. Title Is
believed TO be perfect, but | sell and convey
only as trustee. w. u. bEAhD,
64-S9 IIustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14

worth Only fifty cents on the dollar, he
will report the total amount OF the ae-
count or demand, and ix the valuation
at one-half Of that amount.
JoHN @. BuRCu, Comptroller.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
NEW ORLEANS.
snrrenher of DeBInnc.

New ORLEANS, May l4.-General De-
Blanc sur. endered himself yesterday,
and was released on parole. He will be
brought here Friday for trial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
lx.p,o.x PRres ASSOCIATION. VIA &. P. A
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
specials TO the Ledger.

The knights TempIar At CIarks
Vile.
Special to the Ledger
CLARksyrLLE, TEyy.. May l4.-Sii
knight George Msllersh, of your city
was to-day elected, on the first ballot
Grand Commander of the Knights TEN
plar of the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14

Tx Modocs are about 70 be extermi-
mated again. They are out Of ammuni-
ton this time and cut of from escape.
Is usual Nevertheless. they charged on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
PROPOSALS.
d CONTRACTORe
err ,l Ese,ssrS &c oE 3 e..

CIrY EsGxrKnis OFricr,
MEMPHIS. Nay u, lsl2-
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RI
- ceived az this oilee until ~ o'clock m,
Monday, Nay 18th, fer grading q portion 81
Madison street The city reserves the rirht D.
reject any or al Of the bids. For further IN
formation Apply o. the undrrsirned.
in. HUMPHREYS.
90 City Engineer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
Merchant TaiIOrs

Messrs. Murray & Ridgely, the we'll
known merchant tailors, will, in day or
two, remove back to tkeir old stand on
Madison street, between Main and Sec
ond Their new building is almost fin
ished and ready for them. Their pres
ent location is at No 3O2 Main street,
opposite the Peabody Hotel. Murray d
Ridgely are receiving daily an imported
stock Of the best and most fashionable
goods that the French and English mar
kets afford. 1t is probably the finest
stock ever brought to Memphis. In the
way Of the latest fashions and novelties
it cannot be excelled or even equaled in
the South. Citizens and strangers in
the city should visit the establishment Of
Murray & Ridgely and examine the
stylish goods on exhibition before they
attempt 70 purchase elsewhere. 65
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
B.H. DUNsCOMB, President
W.B. GALBkEATH. Vice fretiaent.
F.M. NILSSON. Secretary.


Talurrs against Loss ~ Rfres Mas
rfne and River Rtaka-
Ri.kl e. Private DvsllinrI s.Issia!.lJ
desired h-Np-I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14
SPRINGS,
MON COM cry
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, VA.

TlHIS DELIGHTFUL WATERING PLACE
/ will be open for the reception of visitors
on the FIRST DAY OF JUNE NEXT.
Extensive additions Of new furniture have
been added, and the preprietors are making
every arrangement for the comfort and conye-
nience Of visitors.
This is the most beautiful and extensively
improved of all the numerous watering places
in the mountains Of Virginia. All the usual
appliances for the comfort and amusement of
the guests are provided, and Express, Ticket.
Post and Telegraph Offices are found here.
BIG TUN N Z L,
on the Va. and Tenn. division of the A. NJ.
and U. r. X. is the station at which you take
the car for the Springs-distant Ia miles.
Round trip tickets can be procured at all the
principal towns and cities.
C. A. COLHOUN. for twelve years the Resi-
dent Partner of the Allegheny Springs, will
assume the management.
We employ none but the most experienced
servants. and eur supplies Of every descrip-
tion will be selected from the best the country
and cities afford.
TBRMS-s2 50 per day; SIG per week; $50
per month; for the month Of June. $40. Chill
dren under II years old and servants, half
- CoLHoUN, WILSON 4 CowAN,
63-1l4 Proprietors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14

You don't have to take large doses of
Kress Fever Tonic. 1t contains more
curative virtue than any other ague med
ieine. Griswold & Co. have it at their
drug store. lST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-14

Buy your wood from G. II. Johnson,
III Poplar street, near Fourth. 29t
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-05-01
The Warren Hoe.

We wish to call the attention
of Farmers, GARDENERS and all
who wish a superior hoe. They
are made of the best solid cast
steel, trowel tempered, every
Hoe warranted to give satisfac-
ton or money returned. We
are satisfied they are the best
hoe ever invented, and don't
think any one would do with
out them after giving them a
fair trial. We will furnish them
to the trade at manufacturers
prices, freight added; also, we
are agents for the celebrated
Buckeye Mower and Reaper
and Sweepstake Thresher,all of
which will be sold on liberal
terms. Give us your orders
Call and get your Groceries and
Hardware at reduced prices for
cash. WHITAKER & ALLEN.
North side Public Square,
next door to Wright & Wilson.
May l, 1873.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-05-01
Medical Blunders.

From the period when surgeons applied
their salves to weapons instead of wounds to
the present wide-swake age, the medical pro-
iessl"n has often unwittingly taken side with
Disease with its couflic's with ihe human svs-
TEN. Even yet in spite OF the teachings of
centuries of experience, some physicians be-
lleve IN depicting their patients, already seri-
ously exhausted by sickness, with powerful
evacnants, tmetics, Eslivsnts, cantharidal plas-
tiers. or the lancet. But providsntiaily, pub
= lie intelligence is ahead of these medical fos-
sils, who belong. of right, to the era of the
Crussdes! That powerful ally Of nature in its
warfare with the causes of sickness, Hostet.er's
Stomach Bitters, has opened the eyes of the
masses TO the paramount Importance of in
creasipg the vital strength of the body when
menaced by disease. They understand that
when the atmospheric conditions are adverse
TO health. it 10 wise to reinforce the system
with Wholesome tonic and simulaHt, and
thus enable it to combat and repel the de-
pressing influence of an Indictment tempera-
ture. II the constitutional and animal pow
-ors were always thus recruited in tho presence
OF danger, the mortality from consumption,
bronchitis. chronic rheumatism, &C., would
.bs much less than it now is The causes
which prodCce groups, ends, quinsey, dipths-
ria and catsrrh seldom affect strong and &C
tive vital system; and Of all vitaliEing pre-
ParatiOns, Hostetter's Bitters has proved the
most efficient. 1t is claimed that this stand
ard tonic is a specific for lung and throat NAL
aides, as It is for dyspepsia, liver complaint
and intermittents, but it is unhesitatipgly as
serted that IL is the best known safeguard g.
&ainsi all the atmospheric elements Of disease
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-05-01
U LOItN II I Lh DUD
Sold bY Smith. Miles, & Co.

WITHOUT A PARALLEL.-The demand foI
DR.. }. Bradfelds Female Regulator is be-
yond precedentin the annals of popular re.
NEEDLES. Orders come in so thick and fast
that the Proprietor has, heretofore, been un-
able to fill them all. He is happy to state
that arrangements are now complete by
which he is prepared to manufacture Fema e
Regulator on scale equal to the emerger-
cy, and the public may feel assured that
their wants may now be supplied. Physi-
'oisns of high repute are using this great re-
medy, in daily practice, all over Georgia.
Hereafter no woman need suffer from sup.
pressed, suspended or irregular menstrual
ton. This valuable medicine is prepared by
l.. d. Bradfeld, Druggist, Atlanta, Ga, and
sold at $l.50 per bottle by respectable
druggists throughout America.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-05-01
Sales TO Take Place.

All sales of property advertised
in the OBSERVER, or for which
handbills may be printed at this
office, will hereafter be noticed
under the above heading. We
call attention to the following:
In Fayetteville, on the prem
Uses, by d. w. Clark, clerk and
master, Saturday, May 18th, the
Wooden Factory, Tan ard,
steam engine and other valua-
BILE machinery, besides houses
and lots.
On the premises, in the 9TH
district, by Jno. Y. Gill, clerk
and special commissioner, Tues
day, May 9th, II acres belong
ing to A. j. Renegar at the time
of his death. HISS
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-05-01
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
Jesse 4. Hargrores and hfs Vic Phento

Jesse 4. Hargroves and his wife Phento F..
Hargroves Us. Jasper Vanhoozer ct al.
nN motion Accomplishments by their coun-
~ sci, and it appearing to the satisfac-
ton of the Clerk from complainants' bill,
which is sworn to, that defendants Jasper
VGnhOOzer, and Joseph BUrdtceH and his
wife Jestin 4. BurdlCeH are non-residents
of the State of Tennessee, and reside in the
StatesOf Arkansas and Texas, so that the
ordinary process cannot be served on them
1t is, therefore, ordered by me that pub
LEGATION be made in the FAYETTEVILLE Or
SERVER, newspaper Published in the town
Of Fayetteville, Lincoln county, for said
nonresident defendants to appear before the
honorable County Court of Lincoln county,
to be held at the courthouse in the town Of
Fayetteville on the first Monday In
June next, and plead, answer or demur
to conplainants' bill. or the same will be
taken for confessed, and set for hearing ex
parte as to them.
may1 JN0. Y. GILL, Clerk
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-05-01
How to Cultivate Sweet
Potatoes.
For the Fayetteville Observer.

! & For the Fayetteville Observer.
| Several days before the slips
are ready, prepare an abundance
of liquid manure. Take from
the stable, put in suitable YES
sells, add three times as much
water as there is manure; stir
once a day. Now that they are
ready, rebreak the land. Start
say from the northwest corner,
run south with a turning pillow,
put your pillow east one foot; go
back to the other side leaving a
space of one foot from the 9TH
er furrow. Between these two
burrows is the first roaV, not a
ridge proper, but the dirt thrown
from it. Now move the pillow
east that the wing throw the
dirt against the other fur
row last made, turn, move the
pillow east as before, go to the
other end, now you have two
rows finished, and the ridge
proper is betacee'a the rows
While the ground is not wet,
make a hole three inches deep
with stick, put in the slip first,
then pour on half a teacupful
of your liquid manure, which
contains largely ammonia
That stimulant prevents the chill
of the tender slip transplanted
from the hot bed. This being
aided by the narrow bed which
is soon warmed by the feeble
springs sun, at once begin to
form root; they being at first
put doacn where they are to
grow, and form their root. This
method brings your potatoes
three months earlier than the
old plan, and more of them! 1t
has been tried. But the incest
part of the philosophy is, that
it does it without labor in cult
walton; for it requires no more
labor to cultivate the crop on
this method than it does to
make the ridges upon the old.
For in this, after they are plan
ted, as often as the little yege-
tation begins to intrude itself,
bury it with dirt by the wing
of your pillow. Thus you see
the ridge and the crop are both
made by the same labor.
Respectfully,
j. 7. JOHNSON, M. d.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-05-01

Church Directory.

Presbyterian, Fayetteville-services eve.
ry Sabbath at 1890 and at night; Rev A n
cunningham, pastor; Sunday school A N
Methodist-services every Sabbath al
Io:3o and at night; Rev VT Gill, pastor,
Sunday school at 8 o'clock.
Cumberland Presbyterisn-seryiees at
night on 4th Sabbath, and at 1890 and
At night on LIST Sabbath of each month, Rev
To- A Van Hoose officiating; Sunday school at 8.
Methodist Flyntvile--services 1st Sab
bath IN each month at IL and night; Rev w
A Gill, preacher in charge; Sunday school
Union Church, Pleasant Plains--services
1st Sabbath each month at II and night by
the Methodists; Rev Mr. Allison, preacher
IN chsrge-second Sabbath each month at
IL by the Associate Reformed Presbyteri-
ans; Rev A S Sloan, pastor. Union Sun.
day school at 8.
Methodist, Mulberry-seryicss Bird Sun
day in each month at IL o'clock and every
Sunday night; Rev j II Jordan, pastor;
Sunday School at 9.
United Presbyterian, Lincoln-services
every Sabbath at HIS N; Rev. w Wait,
pastor; Sunday school at 10.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-05-01
Mail Directory.
Fayetteville Post-Omce.

Railroad-leaves every day except Sun
day at 6 A. M; arrives at p. M. Supplies
the following Offices: Kelso, Brighton, Fiynt-
vile, Oregon, Georges Store, Flora, Hunt s
Station, Salem, Winchester and Decherd.
TRllahOma stage-arrives Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday at 10 A. NJ; leaves same
days at 2P. NJ. Supplies Mulberry, Lynch
burg, Bonneville, County Line, Tullahoma.
Huntsville stage-leaves Monday and
Thursday at A. NJ; arrives Tuesday and
Friday at 4P. NJ. Supplies Goshen, Halle
Green, MeridianTille and Huntsville.
Shelbyville stage--leaveS MONDAYS and
Thursdays at A. M; arrives Tuesday and
Friday at P. NJ. Supplies Norris Creek,
Chestnut Ridge and SheIbvyille.
Pulaski housewives every Friday at u
81; leaves same day at 1890. Supplies CIV.
Taston, Millville, Pisgah, Bradshaw, Pulaski.
Blanche horse-leaves every Friday al
q A. NJ; arrives Saturday at 3PM. Sup.
plies Camargo, Moline and Blanche.
Money Orders can be obtained at this of.
flee upon post offices in all parts eff the U.
nitedS tates. A list of Money Order Office.
may be seen on application. Rates of com
mission for Money Orders are as follows:
Not exceeding $40 3 cent,