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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11

The business of dealing out the
stimulant here will be carried on
by two genuine natives of Con-
stantinople. Customers can sip
aud smoke sitting cross legged on
diyans, and will be waited upon
by polite Mussulmans in full ma
tive costume. The structure cost
about 5000 and is being put up
by American carpenters.
An important, and probably
pro racted, meeting of the Uni
ted States Centennial Commission
is now in session, forty-one States
and Territories being represented
by the members present. Much
dissatisfaction is expressed at the
manner in which the Executive
Committee have been running
things, without referring any of
the important matters for the con.
slderation OF the whole commits.
sion. They will now probably
take things into their own hands
to great extent, and may reverse
the decisions Of the committee on
some points = notably, the ques-
ton of opening or closing the ex-
hibition on Sunday. The COM
mittee say no, but as Sunday is
the only day on which many wor.
king peoplecould visit the grounds.
it is altogether likely that the fl,
nal answer will be yes.
Though the figures may not be
new to you, will here state that
the total cost and expense of the
Centennial is placed at S., 100000,
of which 100000 is already
provided for by the various appro-
priations and subscriptions, leav-
ing 81 100000 to be made up. -
There is little doubt that the gate
receipts will more than cover the
amount. RADIx.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11
bE The Tennessee Count,

B& The Tennessee County
Conventions, generally, as we
learn from the local papers, favor
Gov. Hendricks, OF Indiana, for
President. Bedford county rec
ommends Hon. Ii L Davidson, of
Shelbyville, and Col. J. Ii. Hol
man, of Fayetteville, to represent
this congressional district at St.
Louis. Van Buren, county recon-,
mends Hons. A. S. Marks and Jno.
M. Bright to represent the State
at large. Wherever platform res
oIutions were adopted, they are
in favor of the substitution of
greenback for national bank cir
cllation, and opposed TO an imme-
diate resumption of specie pay
ment.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11

~ Sneers and insinuation'
of the Republican party press al
the methods of the investigating
committees at Washington have
the dismal sound of "squeal. =
They squirm under the exposures
and can not conceal their dis
comfort with quite the stoicism of
philosophers. Let the investiga-
tions proceed. We may as well
90 to the root of the cancer while
we are about it, even if it does
defeat the Republican nominee
for President.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11
constitutional Amend
m0nfS


The following is a summary
OF the amendments proposed
by the last Legislature to the
constitution of the State. They
are to be acted upon by the Leg
lslature which convenes next
January, and if passed by that
body, they are to be submitted
for ratification to the voters of
the State. The changes pro-
posed by these amendments are
important ones and should at
tract careful attention and con-
sideration of the people:
The first extends the term of
the General Assembly from two
years to four years.
The second abolishes the ex-
emption from taxation Of 81, 900
worth of property in the hands
of each taxpayer.
The third expunges the clause
which prohibits the State be-
coming "owner, in whole or in
part, Of any bank"
The fourth would extend the
Governors term to four years,
leaving him eligible for only
eight years in any period of
twelve.
The fifth would take the cleo
ton Of Supreme Court Judges
from the people and give it to
the General Assembly, at the
same time increasing their term
of service from eight years to
twelve.
The sixth would, in like man
ncr, vest the choice of Judges
of the Circuit, Chancery and
inferior courts in the Legisla-
ture.
The seventh increases the Of
fetal term Of the State Treasur-
crs, and Comptroller, to four
years.
The next increases the per
diem Of Legislators from four
dollars to six, and abolishes the
present limitation of seventy
five days for a regular session
and twenty days for a called
session. A subsequent amend
mcnt suggests in lieu one hun
drcd days and sixty days respec-
lively.
Among other notable provis-
ions are the following:
The Legislature may, by gen.
cral laws, authorize the trial Of
misdemeanors, and of civil suits,
by a jury of less than twelve.
Abolition Of the State poll
tax.
Authorization Of courts with
both common law and equity
Jurisdiction.
Removal Of the ineligibility
to Legislative Office of ministers
of the gospel.
TO expedite the progress of
amending the Constitution i'll
the future, by doing away with
the present Intervention Of a
second General Assembly.
To authorize exemption Of
manufactures from taxation for
six years.
Authorizing the Legislature
to pass fence, road, school and
other local laws, and make them
applicable to such counties and
incorporated towns as may by a
popular vote, accept such laws.
10 reduce the Supreme Court
to three Judges.
To abolish in toto the re-
q uirement that voters must
prove payment of poll tax.
These embrace all except two,
of minor importance.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11

30 There is a complaint at
the west of the slackness of the
National Bank examinations, the
Chicago Tribune alleging that the
Wisconsin Banks have not been
examined for three years, and that
gross scandals are resulting in con
The Chicago Banks
have not had the strictest over
sight, and a new examiner, recent.
Iy appointed, is commanded to
show the provcrtial quality Of a
new broom.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11

Some of Joel Parker's friends
are trying to work mp feeling
in his favor. He might be ''the
great unknown" DEM.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11
r% Republican Congressman


are very anxious to adjourn. =
Like q little boy when scared,
"they want to 60 home" They
are expatiating on the economy
of a short session. So long as
Congress is exposing fresh Repub,
lican rascalities every day, it will
be money in the pockets of the
texpayers if they stay in session
throughout the Centennial year,
and can complete the scavenGer
duties before them in so short a
lime
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11
M The Northern Methods

The Northern Methodist
General Conference is in session
in Baltimore, having met last
Friday. Al the very beginning.
precedence was given to political
subjects, of course. One of the
speakers said that the Democrats
in Congress"cared very little about
either civilization or Christianity"
but with the Republicans, he said,
the "voice of justice would be
heard" for "they have regard for
Christianity and civilization"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11
Good 0nA Che0a,!

NOR SALE frst-rate DOty's Wash
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of the best machines for household use ever
invented. For further particulars apply at
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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-11

~ In Nashville, German Mil
let is selling at 55(9G0; Huuga-
rian, 81.
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PENSIONS.

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.OnrS truly.
JAMES 0. BELL


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ae,ssaEsHOsee%: m'TTsRGToRs

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GA Drop of JOY in Every Word.''

FLEMINGToN, Hunterdon Con- ,Junc26, IA
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cos9 9IIeBs 7
March w. w. &R. PETTY.
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FOR SALE !!
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Il livery the following plants at the prices
anneyed viz
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ARREARS OF PAY and BOUNTY.

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state amount Of pay and bounty received. In
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L o Nj A 7 0 L S .
Now IkeadY.1

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LAND CASES, LAND WARRANTS, and
SCRIP,

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located in the name of the purchaser upon any
Government land subject to private entry at II %
per acre. 1t is Of equal value with Bounty Land
Warrants. Send stamp to GILMORE 4 co. for
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and can furnish any Flowers desired.
April 81 st o ". I. ROSS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-08
Attachment Notice.

Before J. NJ. Coleman. Justice of the Peace
for shelby county, Tenn. Nathan Adams
vs.. Gullett, Abby q Co.
IN THIS CAUSE AN HAV-
1 ing been sued out under section 1876 of the
Code Of Tennessee, and returned by the
proper officer levied upon the property of the
defendants. and affidavit having been made
that defendants are justly indebted 10 pl ain
tn in the sum of S225 due by account. and
that they are non residents Of the stale of
tennessee; it is therefore ordered that the
said defendants make their personal appear.
anee before me on tie 18th day Of March,
Front st., Memphis, Tenn, and defend said
attachment suit within the time prescribed Dy
law, or the same will be proceeded with ex
parte; aud that copy Of this order be pub.
lished once week for four consecutive weeks
in the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of February, 1876.
l4S lb4-4-l0 j M COLEMAN 1 p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-08
value OF Personal Nontness.,


Many women, who would not for the
world be wanting in the matter Of per
sonsgneatness, seem somehow to have the
notion that any study Of the arts Of per
soual bsauiy in family life is uumatron-
ly. They buy their clothes With simple
reference to economy, and have them
made up without any question Of bseom.
ingness; and hence, marriage sometimes
trapsforms a charming, tripping young
lady into 0 vsadhng matron, whose
everyday toilet suggests only the idea
OF ia feather-bed tisd a around With a
string For my part I do not believe
that the summary, banishment Of the
grace from the domestic cAcircle as soon
as tho baby makes it sappearaneo, is at
all conducive 10 domestic affection. Nor
dol think that there is any Reed OF 30
doing, These good housewives are in
danger, like other saints, Of falling into
error OF neglecting the body through too
much thonghtfulness for Others, and too
little for themselves. II a woman ever
has any attractiveness, let her try and
keep il, geltingit down as Ope Of her
domestic talents - - ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-08
A GeniaI RestoratiHa.

HOstetter's Stomach Bitters are emphatic
allya genial restorative. The changes which
this great botanic remedy produces in the dis
ordered organization are always asreeably
though surely progressive, never abrupt and
violent. On this account 1t Is admirably
adapted to persons of delicate constitution
and weak nerves. to whom the powerful min
eral drugs are positively injurious. That il
re;e'tablishment Of hgalthfuf yigor is COM
spicuously shown in cases where II Is [ ,ken
70 overcome that fruitful cAu1e Of debility.
lndtgestion, coupled, as II usually is. with
sblousness and constipation. Thorough d.
gestion, regular evacuation and abundant So
cretion are results which prempIly and inv.
riRbly attend it's systematic use. ltis, beIdes.
the bsst protective against malaria, and 4
first rate diuretfa. 'N
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-08
mo. 2l7s.l
NOnsResident Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county. Tan.
neesee W. \, Hurt, admir- Of A. nj Nor
gan, deceased, VS.. NJ O, Gallaway ct al.
1T APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
i this cRuSs that the defendants. Benz. h,
Grahsm end II. b. Graham & Brother, are /.
iHens Of Missouri, and non residents of the
state OF Tennessee; It Ia Therefore ordsi cd,
that they make their appearance herein, al
the Courthouse In the city of MemBhis,
Tenn, on Or before the first Monday iu April,
1876, and plead, answer or demur In complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for con.
iesseds as to them and set ior hearing *
paFtei and that n copy Of this order be pub
lished once week for four successive weeks
In the Public Ledger. a NJ. I--G y -
This ID day Of March. 1876.
A cop7TAttest; Yif1g Ers
sl E0NUND A. COLE, o. and NJ.
" 3. " BLAcE, d. Q. and n. %
CLAIR 4 MKux, Sol. for complainant.
2GlEaO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-08
Saturday, March II, 1875,

within legal hours, tho following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
and in the city OF Memphis, to-wit: A lot OF
ground beginning at a point on the east line
OF Second street 10 feet north OF the north
eastern intersection Of Beal and Second
streets, aud 80 feet south Of the southeastern
intersection Of Second street with the frst
alley north of Beal street; running thence
eastwardly at right angles with Second street
lO0 feet; thence norlhwardly parallel with
Second street 80 feet to an alley; thence
westwardly with the same line Of said alley
10y feet 10 Second street; thence southwArdly
with ihe east line Of Second street 30 feet 10
the beginning.
Terms Of Sale-0n credit Of seven months;
purchaser to comply instGnter by executing
notes, with approved sureties. bearing inter-
est from date Of sale; lien retained to secure
sane, and equity OF redemption barred.
This February s, 1876.
EDMUND A. COLE, G. and NJ.
By R J. BLACK. d. @ and M.
ESTES JACKSON and ]. N. FoRD, Soils.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-08
MEMPHIS TENN WEDNESDAY EVENING MARCH S 1876

" Ma a'mselle, whsse nice little boy is
thisf and | looked up at the maid 8
mouth for the sweet French answer.
She smiled alouder and said--I under
stood every word: We'll, sar. that wee
choile. is il, thin, the little dArlint2
Shure and whose choile wud he be but his
mothers beysnt2' What wonderful
language the French is -Nep York
Correspondent DaRbary Neps.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-08
InsoIYent Notice.
STATE or TENNESSEE, SHELBY COUNTY, ]
OFFICB COUkrY COURT ULRRK.

STATE or TENNESSEE, SHELBY COUNTY,
OFFICR COUNrY COURT ULBRK,
MEMPHs, Tenn, February %. 1876
To Jas A. Anderson, administrator Of Rosa
A. Joyce. deceased.
HAVING SUGGESTED Tue INSOL-
III yenoy Of the estate Of Rosa A. Joyce.
deceased, you are hereby ordered to give mo-
tioe, by advertisement in some Newspaper
published within the said state, and also al
the court house door Of Shelby county, fO all
persons having claims against said estate 10
appear anu ME the same with the Clerk Of
the County Court, authenticated In the man
ner prescribed by law, on or before the 10Th
day Of August, 1876; and any claim not flied
on or before said day, or before an appropria-
tion Of the funds OF said estate Is made, shall
be forever barred, both in lhS and equity.
Witness my hand, at office this 26lh day Of
February 1876. erf
JAMES REILLY, Clerk.
BY HveH B. CULLEN, D. q, I-eJs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-08
Saturday, April 1,1S76,

~ front Of the courthouse in the city Of
Memphis Tennessee, 10 the highest bidder
for cash. q lot Of land situated in the county
Of Shelby aud State OF Tennessee. being lot
NO y, in the city Of Memphis, on Exchange
street extendedP fronting 56IS feet on tine souih
side thereof. and running back llS% feet 10 a
lox foot alley, being part Of original country
lot No. sos, and No. s OF the subdivision
thereof by johnson & Murphy in 1855
EQUITY OF redemption is waived in the doed
Title believed 70 be good, but will only con
IN ssirF ]. A. ANDERSON. Trustee
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AUCTION

I
No. $50. R. D. BarEilla Rsney et ah va
LA Grange and Memphis r. R. Co., ct ais.
/ IfDUkSUANT 10 AN ORDER OF SALE IN
IL the above cause from the Chancery Court
will sell, to the highest bidder, the follow inl
property, to-Wit: Situated In Fort Pickering
and known on the Plan Of Subdivision as
Block 2. lots 10 10 Is l6 % II 92S7 29. BLOCK 3
lots 3567 lS 15 IL IS q @ S6 % 30. Block 4
lots s lS 2l % q. Block S, lots 62I 2g %
Block 6, lots 7 IL II IS % 23. Block 7. lots
1874 IS Is II IS 10 q %. Block s, lots
3 8 lo Il Bl9'k Il % . b lSt' g d 3 g 81
Block 10. lets l2 ID Il Is q 2S % 81 81 s
Block II. lots 10 II II 13 Is IS so SS. Block j2
lots 10 Is II Is l9 20 q q q q AZ.
bIocE bbIIocEl 49, lots IS 7 Is s 20 20 81 81 g.
IS. lots 1 26 7S9 10 Il Is le II q rs q SS 10.
y 81 % 81 ss S94l Block IL, lots Il Is ID 4 IS
Blocs l9, lots 567s9l0, Block q. lots s
9l0ll n. Block %. lots IL. 26, 27. Block
q: lots 345. Block "a. lots 6 89 10 Ii I2 IS u
1920 y 22 %. Block 25, lots 78 9 10 II u l3
X y. Block %. lots 4 II 10 IS 10 N.
BBlock q, lots ! 2 one half Of 67.8 9.
Block q. lois 23456781213l Block 20.
lots 1913 IA Is Is II IS 1920 2i %. Block 3d.
lots 10 II l213l4 Block 92, lots 267. ! lock
81 lots 5 3. Block "a, lott. Block So, lots /
So, Block 40. lots24. Four acres. de-
,cribed as Depot Grounds" on the plan of
Fort Pickering. bounded on the north BY
blocks lS and l9, on the east by Fifth street,
on the sou by blocks % and 81, and on the
west by Fourth street.
Seven acres situated south OF the old track
Of naGrange and Memphis railroad, orth Of
,oloman RozelPs field. 13S poles wide and l56
poles and ~ links In leug b, the same con-
veyed by a. B Carr to LaGrange and Mem
phis Railroad Company by deed, recorded in
Book NJ. 2i8. -
Also lot No, s. in block A, laid down on the
original map Of Fort Pickering as RosseT
sueet. but now fronting 90 feet on Pamela
street, and running back $50 feet-bounded Oh
the nor b by lot No. in block A.
Also lot NOS Ia block A. set apart origin
auy as 'nola 90 eet, nov fronting 90 feet on
Broadway. aad running back 300 feet bound
ed on the east bY lot 8, on the west by lots 3, 4
Al d in block A.
Terms; Notes at Z, y and IS months, with
approved security and lien rsta ned. Equlty
OF redemption barred
John p. IRRELEVANT. Auctioneer.
GHo; W. WINCHESTER. Special Commissioner