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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
PROPOSALS.
CRY ESGISEER's $ OFFICE.

VII hN0lhhhh y OfflOks
MEMPHIS, TEES., November 80, 1875.
OEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y ceived at this Office until o'clock pm,
Friday, December 10. 1875. for grading, paw
ing. piligg and protecting the wharf in front
of the city Of Memphis, commencing at the
north side of Jefferson street and running
down parallel with the river to connect the
north end of the present Elevator, said work
to be done as hereinafter described. The
present stone pavement to be taken up and
carefully piled away; the grading to com.
mence at extreme low water mark, and con-
tinue up about Two hundred feet, and to be
prepared and grade0 so as the ascent or de-
scent will not exceed, when complete. eight
degrees; the front at extreme low water mark
10 be protected with two tiers oil. piles; said
piles to be spliced, banded; capped and shod !;
also, said front 10 be protected with square,
hewed timber OF cyp ess or cedar, free or
clear Of all sap, TO be bolted and fastened with
the best Of wrought iron in said bolts and
taps, the footlngs or adverse anchors TO h0 OF
cypress or cedar, we'll protected; the pave
ment to be relaid from the north side Of Jeifer-
son street to the south side OF Union street by
regular stone masons or PAYERS, in the most
approved manner. with Sufficient quantity
of choice sand or gravel; that pOrtien of the
wharf from the south side os Union street to
the north side or end Of the Elevator to be-
paved with such stone, and in such manner,
as the present pavement on Beal street, from
Main 70 Shelby street. Also. for the erection
Of one breakwater at or near the foot Of JEFF
terson street. or such other point as may be
hereafter designated, Of the following named
ma erials; Piling Of sound cypress, sploed,
banded. capped aud shod in themost spbstan-
tial manner. with willow or other timber OF a
choice selection, together with a sufficient
quantity Of stone 10 co mpleto said breakwater.
The. grading 10 be done at so much per cubic
yard the paving TO bo relaid at so much per
superficial yard the paving. where the stone
is to be furnished by the contractor, 70 be laid
at 50 much per superficial yard,the piling TO be
| paid for at SO much per lineal foot for the
amount Of pile driven; hewed timbers 10 be
paid for per cubic FOOT iron bolts and nuts to
DO paid for per pound; willow wood or fascine
in breakwator to be paid for at SO much per
cords and stone to be paid for at So muo per
perch, All prorosals 70 be In accordance with
the spirit and letter Of the 67th section Of the
city charter.
Blanks for proposals will bo furnished al
this ofbce on application.
The city reserves the right to reject any OF
is& CO. BURKE. City Engineer,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04

GRAIN RAIRERS REFUSE to sub
init to the wasteful and imperfect work OF
other Threshers, when posted on the past s,spe
riOrity Of this one, for saving grain, saving
time, and doing fast, thorough and ecOnOmi
THRESHERMEN FIND IT highly advan.
tageous to run a machine that has no Beat.
ers, Pickers," or Apron" that handles
Damp, Grain, Long Straw. Headings, Flax,
Timothy, Millett and all such difficult grain
and seeds, with ENTIRE EASE AND
EFFECrIVENE ESS. Cleans to perfection.
saves the farmer his thresh bill by extra ss
ing OF grain, makes no Litterings;" re-
guires LESS THAN 0NE-HALF the usual
Belts, Boxes, Journals, and Gears; easier
managed; less repairs; one that grain raissys
prefer to employ and walt for. even ~
are out Of Jobs"
Four sizes made with 6, 8. 10 and
az horse Mounted " Powers, also
- especially OF aepRratOrs "alOne,"
expressly for STEAM power. and
To match other Horse Powers.
II interested In grain raising, or threshing,
write for Illustrated Circulars (scnt frcc) with
full particulars Of sizes, styles, prices terms,
etc. NICHOLS, SHEPARD d co,
s-l53kw Bottle trek Mieh0dn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
Henry WiI.on,s Hu,nble Origin.

A correspondent of the Salem Mass. J
Gazette writes Many anecdotes con;
cerning the late Vice President will
doubtless be recalled. l have one, re.
ceived some years ago, from an eye and
ear witness, which shows that the allu-
sion to humble life was distateful to
his parent. Twenty years ago, when
Henry Wilson was elected United States
Senator, his townsmen, always kindly
appreciating the advancement of their
fellow-citizen, held a meeting to testify
their satisfaction at the event. One OF
the speakers, after lauding Mr.. Wilson,
said: And when we remember whom he
sprang from, ETC. Mr.. Goliath. Henry
Wilson's s father, was sitting near the ora
tor much gratifed by the homage to his
sons character, but at this point said,
- him, what does he mean2 I've a
good mind to get up and kick, etc. In
choosing a change Of surname, in early
life, Henry Wilson was influenced by the
fascination OF leading politician of his
native State, who was then (l833) full OF
promise. but who seems to have decreased
in proportion as Henry Wilson increased
General James Wilson, of Keene, Dem
ocratic Speaker of the New Hampshire
House of Representatives, then in the
early prime Of lite, Of captivating ad-
dress, fine person, 1.-THE and nervous in
frame and phrase, of attractive conver.
sation as we'll as oratory, and surrounded
with all that should constitute earthly
happiness But his change in polite,
in The campaign of lS40 seemed to un.
make him, as the same campaign made
The fortune Of the Natick namesake.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.


The Evil Fruits of Weak Digestion.
There is no pathological fact more clearly
ascertained than that the most formidable
phases of nervous disease are directly trace
able to imperfect digestion. Insomnia, with
its train of direful consequences, proceeds
more frequently from weakness of the stom-
ach than from any other cause. Mere seda-
tiyes are powerless to cure nervousness. and
soon cease to palliate its symptoms. The true
way to strengthen the nervous system is TO
invigorate the digestive and a,similative or
gans. upon whose upobsruoted action It's
equilibrium is absolutely dependent. The
daily use Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters wilt
do more TO brace and soothe the weakened
and irritated nerves, and induce sound. re.
ireshing sleep natures grand catho icon7-
than all the so-caled nervines to be found in
the pharmscopeia or out Of it. wileglass-
ful Of the Bitters should be taken before each
meal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04

The population of the United States
Is 46, 250000 II, as has been estimated,
each person has 100000 hairs on his
head, that would make 9,25O,OO0. .00O, 600
hairs. These, if judiciousy applied,
would season 925,OOOOOO,OOO plates Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
ADVERTISEP's cAzErTE
DIsPERsARY.
GALEN'S HEAD DISPENSApY
991S Fourth ST., bet. Market and
Jefferson, Louisville, Nv,


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TNHIS INSTITUTION WAS ESTABLISHED
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The object is TO give all persons, of either sex,
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case Of Spermatorrhea or Seminal Weakness,
Night Emissions, Impotency, Mental and
Physical Decay, and finally resulting in abso-
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out proper treatment. Gonorrhea. Gleet,
Structure, Syphilis. Scrofula, aud all affec-
tions Of the Urinary Organs cured in the
shortest possible time ALI Female Cou-
plants speedily and perfectly cured without
the use Of painful remedies. Consultation
personally or by letter free Patients can be
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ted Medical Report, treating upon all the
above dista, es, Containing valuable advice
IN regard to their treatment, etc. Address as
above 7S xiii 72ikv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
OFFICIAL.
PROPOSALS.
CRY ENGINEER's 8 0PPICE,
o., T...- L -. M 10

CRY ENGINEER 0PPICE,
MEMPHIS. TENS, November 30, 1875,
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceived at this Office until o'clock pm,
Friday, the 10Th day of december, 1875, for
furnishing all labor ana required materials
for the paving, with stone, of the west pOr-
tion Of Main street. or that lsing between the
west rail of the street railroad and the west
curb of said street, from Beal to Calhoun
street. in similar manner and with materi-
ais as that specimen pavement un Madilo on
street, near Third street, is constructed.
Also, for the balance Of the west side Of Main
street, from B al to the Louisville and Nash
vile depot. but in similar manner and ma
terial as Washington aud Mark streets are
constructed. or Of block stone. as the judg-
ment of the Improvement Committee. Mayor
and Engineer may dictate, and in accordance
with specification on file at this office, All
proposals must be in accordance with the
letter and spirit Of section 81 Of the city
charter.
lbe city reserves the right to reject any or
all proposals.
1888 C. G. BURKE. City Engineer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
ONLY ALL RAIL LINE
PRESUMPTION FREE

NOR THE SPEEDY CURE OF SEMINAL
weakncss, lost manhood and all disorders
brought on By indiscretonl OF excess. Any
druesIst has the ingredients. Address DA-
WILSON 4 CO., Boz 22s0, ,sNow York.
6-xzlii-5-e0d .a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
GROCERIES
GROCERIES.
WIN. DEAN & co.


We are receiving this week.
n. Y. State BuckWheat Flour,
Choice Creamery and Roll Butter,
25 bblS and half bbls Extra Choice
Pickles,
New MOIasses and Sugar,
ChOW.chOw by the TALON,
Mixed Pickles by the Gallon,
French Mustard by the Gallon,
100 bbls OF the celebrated Emerald
Isle Flour,
10 cases Russian Mustard, the finest
favored Mustard in the world,
New Figs and RaisinS,
Extra Mess MackereI In bbls and kills,
Fresh Irish Oatmeal,
Large Assortment of Canned Goods,
10 half chests Of Fresh Teas, fine
grades.
We make TO extr9 charge for roasting or
grinding Coffee Having eur own WATER
POWER, it is done with very little expense.
VIM. DEAN & co,
lS9 Poplar Street.
57-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
MISSISSIPPI g TENNESSEE
RAILROAD.
Change of Schedule.
MEMPMIS AND CHARLESTON
RAILROAD.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.

ON AND AFTER SUNDAY. AUGUST %.
~ 1875: ,
Mail train daily.............11:00 am. $500 pm
Express train daily........~ 3:4O am. I2:lO pm
Somerville train daily
Except Sundays)... )........... 1850 m. S:0o an
No change Of cars between Memphis and
Bristol. and only one change of cars TO wash
Close connection for all points East and
Southeast.
Railroad time is twenty minutes faster than
city time.
W. j. ROSS, Gen'l Sup't.
TOM B. DUNN. Ticket Agent, 2'S Main st.
22-xxiii.2l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
Eight Dollars per Annum
VOL XXI
PUBLIC LEDGER.

THE PUBLIC LEDGER is PUBLISHED
i every afternoon Except Sunday at No. Is
Madison street.
Inc PUBLIC LEDGER is served 70 city subscri-
oere by faithful carriers at FIFTEEN CENTS
PER WEEK, payable weekly to the carriers.
By mail lin advanced: One year, Ss; six
months. o.; three months, 81; one month,
IS cents. Postage free.
Newsdeaiers Supplied at 21S cents per COPY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
RAILROAD T1WE TABLES.
Az. P.H.lA.H. r.x.

MEMPHIs AND LoUUWLIE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04

The Lowest Premium is $2.1O
Each Fraction must draw this sum.
All Fractions will be good with SIS to pur-
chase whole y20 Bond.
This is chance for fortune. and no chance
for loss.
A. $40 Bond participates in four drawings
lowing premiums:
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CRYSTAL PALAOE,
&75O,OOO.

Amy one obtaining a premium. the Com
pany pledges itself not to make public.
This enterprise is simply new form OF
bond; in TO sense is it to be recognized as n
lottery.
There are no blanks. BE sure and purchase
at once.
will buy Fraction for December 6, 1875.
will buy Quarter Bond for Jan. 3, 1876.
SO will buy Half Bond for Jan. 1876.
$40 will buy Whole Bond for Jan. 3, 1876.
All Bonds are exehangable into city lots, in
the suburbs Of New York city.
Each BondhOlder is regar led as an honorary
member of the Industrial Exhibition Co., and
is welcome at the farlors Of the Company, No.
II East 18th street. Agents wanted.
All communications and remittances to be
made to the Industrial Exhibition Co., u
East 18th street, between 5th Avenue ana
Broadway, New York city.
For the purpose of giving the Bondholders
Of the Industrial Exhibition Co. full and com
pleto information as TO the progress Of the
ompany, and complete list Of the draw
ings. an. Illustrated Journal will be pub
lished, viz
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04

MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE R.R.
Arrives. Leaves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04

Seepig cars on mail train. Ticket Offices,
Louisville Depot. 2S7 Main (cor. Madisonl
and 2T8 Main street.
W. Il. SMITH. Act'g Gen'l Sup't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04
BONDS.


A Tenth. which costs only S5. can draw any
Of the following, and will be received by the
Company at any time in six month. as IS in
the purchase of 40 Bond
This is chance for gain and no chance for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-04

Ticket oSos. Isl INA Main street. corner of
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CASH CAPITAL, SSOO,OOO 90
OFFICERS

WIN, NJ; HARRINGTON. President.
Il. I. LENNON. Vice President.
j. A. SIMMONS. Secretary.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-03
THE NORTH POLE EPIDEMIC.
What Admiral D. D. Porter Thinks
About Arctic Expeditions--The Brit
ish and German Efforts.

Admiral David D. Porter writes as fol-
lows to the New York Herald on the sub
ject of arctic expeditions
l haye always supposed that after the
success of Capt. Hall in attaining so high
latitude, another expedition would soon
follow. The errors committed In Halls
expedition would naturally be avoided by
his successor, and the leader of a party
following in Capt. Halls route would be
likely to get much farther north than he
did.
l do not think any expedition will sue
ceed where the vessels are not built on
purpose for the service. Hitherto when
we have undertaken any expeditions it has
been in vessels unsuitable for arctic ex-
piorations. We have had light ships, pi-
lot boats, clipper barks and tug boats. all
essentially different in construction, and
| none OF them built to encounter ice or en-
dure the strain when ''nipped" and thrown
out OF water on to the ice.
Some OF the vessels must have been very
improper for such service, and it is my
decided impression that they all were.
From the fact, however, that of vessels so
unsuitable nearly all returned without SER
ious injury, | am satisfied that the 6an-
gers OF Arctic exploration are much less
than commonly supposed.
Capt. Halls vessel was the best for the
purpose ever fitted out in this country, as
she had steam power. which / consider in-
dispensable for.an exploring vessel 10 the
arctic regions, but the form of her hull
was altogether unsuitable.
All such vessels should be butt so that
the ice, instead of closing in upon them
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-03
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-03

Patented Nov lst, 1870, by J. W. SMITH.
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-03
III Rock Island, Illinois. wednesdax

and crushing their sides, should wedge
under and lift them from the water With
out straining. Their bows should be so
constructed as to go up partially on the ice
instead of fstrlking it with a straight deep
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-03
GERMAN PREPARATIONS.

simultaneously with Mr.. Reeds suggest.
ion to postpone the British arctic expedi
ton for year, with view of seeking con
certed action with other governments, we
learn from Berlin that this question is al.
so receiving attention there. The combin-
ed Bundesrath committee of marine and
finance have agreed that the impera
chancellor be requested to appoint Ger.
man Polar expedition, both in its scienti
fic and financial aspects, and to determine
on the best time and manner of execution
the question of government grant being
held in reserve until the commission has
made its report.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-03
z, March 3, 1875.
rH 81 40 - y = : 2 ~ :
MISCELLANEOUS.
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KRARuRY'S Ext. BUCHU
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