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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10
Friday, 4th day Of February, 1875.

offer for sale to tAe highest bidder, in front Of
tho door Of the court house Of Shelby county,
in the city Of Memphis, the tract Of land
mentioned and described in said decree a.
follow; Lying and being In the Fourteenth
Civil District OF Shelby county. State of Ten
nessee near the eastern limits of the city Of
Memphis. and bounded as follows; B, GIN
ming at a stake on the north eide Of Madison
avenue at point 7l8 feet inches rom the
intersection Of Mclean and Madison ave-
nues thence north and parallel with Mclean
avenue 62e feet inches to a stake; thence
east and parallel wi;h Madison avenue $40
feet inches 70 stake; thence north 81 feet 9
inches 70 q stake; thence cast and parallel
with Madison avenue. 50 feet to a stake,
thence south and parallel with Mclean ave
nue. $50 feet TO stake on the north side Of
Madison avenue; thence west with said sve.
nue. A@ feet inches TO the beginning.
Terms OF sale-Casb.
JNQ. Il. FREEMAN, Clerk.
JoHN JOHNSON H. e. JACKSON, Solicitors.
January 5. 1876. l0e-l35
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10
In supreme Court at jackson


In Supreme Court at Jackson.
James A. Anderson. Administrator de bonis
non Of +. NJ. Cash, deceased, vs. ]. o.
ThWeatt
pY VIRTUE OF THE DECREE PRO-
u h0UNCED in this cause, October @. 1875,
By the Supreme Court Of Tennessee, at jack
son, | will, on
Friday, 4th day Of February, 1875,
offer for sale to the highest bidder. In front of
the conrt- house door Of Shelby county. in the
city OF Memphis, the tract Of land menti ned
and described in said delree as follows: Stu
ated in the Northwestern part Of Shelby county,
Tennessee and is bounded and described in
the peadinas and decree below as follows :
beginning az stake ~ links east Of an ash
W; thence north 81 poles 10 o stake; thence
north IS east II 9. 10 poles to stake; thence
north 5h' west l3l poles q links to a stake,
whence east 81 north IL poles l9 links is gum
marked P NJ thence west 57' south 81 poles
20H links to q stake; thence. north 52o west
1876 poles to stake on the north boundary
line; thence with said line west 57' south
1925 poles to stake, whence 35 links is an
ash marked r VI; thence south la, l3o east
e31S poles 10 o stake whence west ~ links is
a white walnut marked P; thence east "a
north Th poles to a stake, whence wet 30
north is an ash, l. A; thence south So east
1914 poles to stake, whence south S9o east 81
links is a sycamore; L; thence east 10 q west
T9A poles to the beginning; containing
l60 72-l0Q acres, and being same tract Of land
conveyed BY Y. NJ Cash 70 J o. Thwestt on
1st day Of January. 1856, BY deed Of that date,
registered in the Register's Office Of Shelby
county, record book No. 81, part lst, pages l53
and Isl.
Terms of sale Six (6) and twelve, on
msnths credit. purchaser required to execute
notes with approved personal security for the
land until the same is fully paid. Equity Of
redemption barred.
JOHN II. FREEMAN, Clerk.
KoRrRBcHr 4 CRAFT, Solicitors.
January 5, 1873. l09.lS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10
In Supreme Oourt az JacksOn

Matthias D. MeTiwether VS.. Richard II. Pa
lilo.
DY VIRTUE OF THE DECREE PRO-
ID nounced In this cause, October 16, 1873,
by the Supreme Court Of Tennessee. at Jack
son, | will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10

DOR POSTERS, SHOW BILLS. CARDS,
: = Circulars. etos. gQtten up with tho lateit
Ftyl 10 % ,ypeu and On superior paper OF sny
dealred polor. SO to tbs Ledger ofIce and AZ
amine stock and prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10
ADVERTISERS

Cannot fall 70 zee the unrivAled Induoamsns,
offered BY us In the way Of cheap and profit
able advertisements.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10
GROCERIES.
NEW GOODS
For the Holidays.

Select Layer RaIsins,
New Mlnce Heat,
CitrOn and Figs,
Dried German Pears and Cherries,
Choice Apple Butter,
Choice Maple Syrup,
Extra fine Smoked Salmon,
Fancy n. Y. State Cheese,
IiIt Edge, Creamery and Roll Butter,
Extra Large Cape Cod Cranberries,
Windsor, Manor and Underwood
Pickles,
Adam ExtOn's " "TreutOn Crackers"
Almonds, FiIberts, Cream Nuts and
Pfeans,
A full line OF JelIies and Preserves,
California Apricsis, Damsons and
Pears.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10
FIREsIDE VISITOR AND FAMILY
C0MPANI0HI

In every eection Of the State and throughout
the South. Plainly printed. on superior pa
or. With large and increasing circulation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10
DDRINH the CENTENNIAL

Exhibition at Philadelphia, this line will sell
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates,
THE SHORT LINE. the only line running
through cars 10 Eastern Cities For sale at
All the Ticket Offices in the South and South
west.
JNO. MacLEOD, GEN. Bup't.
3. 8. PARKER, Gen. Pass. ana Ticket Agent.
Louisville, Ky l0i-xxiii- i03
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10


And other Eastern Cities
WITHOUT CHANGE
Arriving many hours in advance Of all other
lines. Connections made at Cincinnati with
all lines running
Pullman and Wagner Palace Sleepers
20 Toledo. Detroit. e. and Rapids, Baltimore,
Washington, Sandusky, Oleve and, Buffalo,
Albany, Salamanca and New York
Wit III 90 II OH AN GE.
This Is the only line running its entire trains
from Louisville to Cincinnati. aud the only
line By which passengers from the South on
route to kaetefn and Northern Cities can
avoid o tedious haul through Louisville By
changing cars at Short Lime junction, with
l., and e.. b. X. r.. three miles south Of the
city. where they can be served with an excel
lent meal mt Rufer Dining Hall, at al! hours
Through Sleepers from New Orleans, Mobile,
jacksonville, Atlanta, Little Rock, Memphis,
Montgomery and Nashville. make direct CON
nection at Short Line Junction with through
Sleepers TO New York an other Eastern Cities
Via this linn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10
Miscellaneous Journal

The Commercial. News. AlieslIAAsSus and
Local departments will be kept up 10 the lEh
est standard Of approved Journalism. snd4Ay.
orins 10 please al tastes and 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-10

W. J. Ross. Gent sup't.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10

obtained them. You still desire order
and peace, The senators and deputies
you are about to elect must cooperate
with the President Ut the Republic to
mai ntain them. We must apply with
common accord and sincerity the con-
stitutional laws, the revision whereof
alone, until $780, have the right to pro-
pose. After so much agitation, discord
and misfortune. repose is necessary for
the country, and think her institutions
ought not to be revised before they are
honestly tried. But to try them as the
salvation OF France requires, it is indis
pensable that the conservative and lib
eral policy, which l always intended to
pursue, should prevail. 70 uphold it,
appeal TO union among those who
place the defence OF social order. respect
for law and patriotic devotion above
their recollectlons, aspirations or party
engagements. invite them to rally
around my government. Iii necessary
that the sacred rights which survive all
governmental changes. and the legit-
mate interests which every administers.
ton is bounG to protect, should enjoy
ful security under strong and respect
ed government |, is necessary, not
only 20 disarrn those who might disturb
the security now, but to discourage
those who threaten the future by the
propagation Of ants social and revolu-
tionary doctrines. France knows that |
neither sought nor desired the power l
am invested with, but she may rely up
on my exercising it without weakness.
In order to fulfil, to the end, the mission
entrusted to me, | hope COD will aid
me, and tina, the support OF the nation
Will not fail me. (Signed) MAcMAHoN.
President OF the French Republic
(Conntersigned) BUFFET
Vice-president OF the Council.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10
IRELAND AT The CENTENNIAL

The idea mas been suggested 10 us.
anu w heartily concur in the suggestion
that the IRISH Nationalist OF the United
States ought To meet in convention II
Philadelphia. on the Fourth OF july. and
there and then publish 10 tie world n
Declaration OF Independence Tor Ireland
There need be no fine writing abou, the
matter. /, IS no, rhetoricians, but men
o' practical good sense. that should
draw up the document The paper
should be first oi all declaration OF
principles. The Declaration should be-
-ln-iS JEfFER>oN'S Declaration beran
WITH an enumeration OF the Rights OF
Man and following this preamble, Ire
lands wrongs should be told in plain
and uavarnished manner. Some xill
think al. this IS snpertious. Il will be
said the whole world already knows the
grievances OF Ireland and svmpa,hizes
with her. aud any tormali,v. upon the
occasion mentioned. will be regarded as
so much theatrical affectation. We ap-
preeiale this objection. But, although
we put As lltt!e value on ceremonious-
ness As any man. still we believe i, will
be well. en- that glorious day. to formal.
ize the act and this can only be done
by putting the seal Of the Irish
American millions. through their re-
representatives.. upon the document. The
time viii be p-opitiouS and the Amer.
can people-and indeed the representa-
tives OF the whole civilized world then
II America-canaot fail to be fAvnrably
impressed with tle Declaration.-Ir,-A
World.
We were ABOUT 10 address 4 letter Ia
NJ Ford. al the Irish World. on This
very subject, when his paper came 10
hand We are very glad that our views
have been anticipated tor now we are
sure that tee suggested convention viii
De held. II is impossible to Overcast
mate the importance OF such = conven-
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10
DR.. WARD M. P, AND THE LONDON
STANDARD

The following letter has been sent by
Dr.. Ward, NJ. p to the Standard, in re-
ply TO an article which that journal pub
llshed commenting on his speech at The
ate Gra,tan dinner in London -
''Slr-ln the article on Grattan which
appeared IN your Issue of the Sth | am
represented as speaking in 4 manner
hostile 10 England. and us hardly for
giving England for having honored
trattan with a place in Westminster
Abbey. This is by no means fair in
terence from what said at the Grattan
dinner. certainly an;madverted on
the policy OF some English Ministers in
their dealings with Ireland. but | did
not hold the iair minded English people
responsible for the injustice and
oppression which have too
irt quent'y been the characteristics OF
that policy. In common with my col
leagues of the Home Rule party, have
always strlven 10 foster feelings OF
friendship and confidence between the
people OF Ireland and the people Of En-
gland. The burial OF Grattan in West
minister Abbey was spoken Of By me in
quite different spirit to that imputed to
me IN your article. alluded 10 that
circumstance rs showing how the gen
lns and uncompromising patriotism OF
tirattan won even from his political op
ponents in England the highest honor
fe ru.lish Nation cont.rs on its own
most honored dead. VIII YOU kindly
permit me 10 pom; out an other error into
which the writer OF the article on Graf
tan has fallen He states tha, Grat,an
wished to maintain an exclusively Prot
e>tant Parliament in Ireland? The
slightest knowledge OF the political ca
reer OF Grattan would have saved the
writer from this error twas by Graf
tan's dncea>ing eNertions that the Cath
olics ~ Ireland obtained the right t.
vote. Further, Grautan, following this
policy, struggled 20 obtain Tor Catholic,
the privilege OF holding seats in the
uouse OF Commons. and in that struggle
he estranged some OF his Oldest and
able>t political allies whose views on
religious federation were not so advanc-
ed
am SIT, Your ooedient servant.
M. +. WARD"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10
The New International Hotel.

Corner Jackson and Seventh streets, ST. Paul,
is becoming tavorite stopping place. and We
not at all surprised, for it is one Of the very
best hotels in the city. Messrs. Strattnn 4 Co.,
have had many years experience in tn hotel
to give satisfaction to their guests in every re-
spect. The house is new, as is all the furni-
ture and furnishings, and our only wonder is
that they can afford to keep such house a:
the low price Of 50 per day. No one who
stops once a; this house will censure rs for this
recommendation It
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10
The -Anti-MOnopoliSt.

aty-tore pouus with my close on, stan
6 feet Is inches in mi stockins, am the
best edecated man in Punkinvil, chaw
plug tobaccer, vote republican strait, an
(confdensnualy) square Hardsodder an
some others as nos as mulch as he doz,
seq if i kin kill off the grangers kin go
to konSris sure. B. j.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10

We DO not grudge Grattan the honor
that was done h III in Dublin, for he de-
served it both Is L brilliant master of
oratorica skill aud as Il politician OF un-
blemiohed integrity and SOBER simplicity
OF life, 1T a time when most politicians
were corrupt or iactious, TT both. But
Grattan's genius. though it deserved a
statue i. any one cares to have 4 me
mortal OF that sort in cur time, did not
deserve To be paraded rs the stalking
horse tor Home Rule. This, however
is what has happened, and we hope that
the modern imtators of t,rattan. the
Irish Protestauts who think to make Il
local reputation hy turning their backs
upon the English connection, Will be
enlightened bv the speech OF MIR. Mitch
ell Henry. though in that. as he warued
his hearers. he was forced to be stu
diously reticcnt The L0adon Times
1t would seem from the above that
the Home Rule movement is becoming
formidable in the eyes ct Eng land. wnen
the London TUNES thinks it necessary to
abandon its cGutemptuous treatment st
the question and take up the old policy
the hellish policy that never failed; The
policy OF creating religious discard
among the people ct Ireland; that So
keeping them divided they may remain
weak aud incapable OF opposing the
usurpalionS of En- land.
And see what beSh. the Great Thuu.
dercr. Englaud's mouth piece, can ret
Oft in rounded sentences "Grattan>
genius cid not deserve To be paradcd rs
the >talkng-hor>e tor HOME RULE. '
Il seems to us aad would 50 seem 10
Any rational mind. that it was the mos,
natural thing possible that those now
seeking Home Rule tor Ireland. should
be foremost IN hoaoring the memory OF
him who won Tor 4 brief period Ireland
legislative independence
.'Gra,taa'S genius deserved statue
Quotn the Times III any one cares to
have \ memorial OF that sort n our
time.
As they have not in England rs vet.
hit upon any plan. whereby passengers
can communicate with the guard OF a
railroad tram; it's nos likely that the
Times vii, Re able to accomplish The
more difficult ieat II communicating
Wit the great MEN who have 20 =
before us.i and ascertain from them
waai disposal taey would wish TO have
mate ot fdeir statues. a> that sort ct
thing" i paved ont in our time"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10
PeEsiDsNT MHsroNs PRocLauA.

FKEScBMEN For the first time in
tiv. years You are called upon 10 par
ticlp,.:e III y general election. Five
years age YOU desired order and PEACE.
and At the price al TIE most cruel sscri-
fees. and after the greatest trials. YOU
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10

Charles O'Conor is nearly as we'll as
ever, and is attending to his legal duties
with most Of his old vigor.
Statistics Of the Morris (Stevens Co.,
railroad depot for 1875.
Freight received 1903. 400 lbs. sl3 ,32477
Freight forwarded ., 9O4, 4l0 " 5000. IS
Ticket sales I,774.55
Wood sales $3.50 cords ,764. 30
Charges on express forw' d and reed ,454 IS
" pre- paid fright iorw'd $50 IS
Telegraph receipts l64.7s
Total S35, s72 os
Increase a freight forwarded over
year ending "a APO, $50 lbs
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10

THE IRISH CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN.
The centennial fountain, to be erected,
in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. by the
Catholic Temperance Societies OF
America, is Irelaud's contribution TO the
centennial.
AS nation she will have no recognition
in the exposition building, and in truth,
what has she that is not claimed by Eng
lard, evenlto her chains?
The building is reserved for nations
that have established governments and
Ireland has not even a flag TO be sure
the green flag can float here, and it al
ways does when there is any money 10
be made1out Of it. but, let it wave on the
waters it has a right to be seen IN and it
will be very quickly torn with shot,
while the men who dare to raise it will
hang from yard arm.
Within the centennial exposition
building, specimens OF art, Of industry,
of the material progress OF the world
will be shown outside. beneath the dome
OF heaven, leaping and sparkling in the
suns rays the temperance fountain shall
give evidence of the moral progress of
the children OF her who is the rejected
among nations.
1t may be said that this fountain is
erected by the Catholic Temperance So
cietcs OF America; very true, but If you
take the Irish out of these societies there
will not be enough left to maks circle
round the fountain with hands Joined
This fountain then is Ilelands contrbu.
ton to the centennial, emblematic of her
purity, her virtue, her hopes, that ever
sparkle in the shadow as in the sunshine.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-10

Increase a freight forwarded over
year ending "a 2 ,42O,730 lbs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-11
sERENAD:NG UNDER DIrrIcuIr,rs

o fair one fair one awake with the morning
(Ihis ancient guitar IL a sight To behold
Look forth on the sunbealns, the dcw-drops adorr-
ing,
(oonfolna this wet grass shall surely take
cold.l
Shake on thy deep SAUNDERS, and list 10 my wooing
snore y
The doves round thy windows are billing and COO
ing,
I'd sing thee my love a. I've told il before.
The birds in yon treetop their carols are trilHno
%! would ia all overcoat. Lord what
breeze y
With music the bright sunny earth they are filling
Excuse me a moment-I really must sneeze
Arise from thy couch, love. o hear me implore
thee,
A-string y
And hear my fond words, how love thee, adore
thee,
And would at thy feet lay my hearts Offering.
My light boat is waiting then hasten love. hasten
Together wen roam DER the bright sparkling sea
Ha she comes mo, her father! and armed with
basin -
Good gracious what can he be wanting with mee
Beg pardon, sir, really; I hope you won't throw il
only was trying q maid serenadel
What! gone away? Thunder sir, didn't know
il!
And here I've been singing for nothing the jade.
o! no harm intended. Twas only joke YOU
Will kindly not mention this subject abroad
III bid you good morning, sr-sorry woke you
But to think I've been singing for nothing
Lord
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-11
A FOrger's Way Of Doing Business.

Wlnslow, of Boston, was undoubtedly
a precious rascal, but the people among
and on whom he practiced his rascalities
are hardly to be pitied if the following
illustration of his style of doing business
ana immunity from exposure, given by
the Boston Globe, is true. 1t saws:
One gentleman unexpectedly found
paper to large amount bearing his
name on the street, and Winslow admit
ted to him the forgery of the gentleman's
name, but, on Winslows intercession and
promise to make good the amount, he
assumed the note, and received from
Wlnslow check III partial settlement
and notes bearing excellent names for
the balance. Since then it has transpired
that these notes were forgeries, and that
Wlnslow subsequently forged another
note foi large sum upon his kind friend.
another case has come to light in which
W1nslow forged the name of a party TO a
note for SIC, 200, upon which he obtained
the money. The gentleman was waited
upon 10y the holder of the note and asked
II his name was good for the amount.
" Yes, if you can get it," was the reply.
/" Here 1t is, said the unfortunate
SAtN'Oi' lHc JULIET look LDe note, and,
going to Winslow, recovered the full
amount, under threats of exposure and
prosecution. Within short time, Wins
low applied to the Maverick Bank for
loan, offering certain notes as collateral.
The President found that Mr.. E. ID. Po-
land, whose name Mr.. Winslow offered,
had not decided to indorse his note. On
the same Gay Mr.. Winslow called at the
bank and informed the President that he
could not arrange his collaterals then,
but would have them ready the following |
day. He came promptly, presented his
note, indorsed by the name of NJ. Po-
land, and OBJ aimed $4,000. Mr.. Potter
showed the note to Mr.. Poland, who pro-
bounced the signature of his name a
forgery. Mr.. Potter sent for Winslow
and demanded the amount of the loan,
and Winslow said that if Potter would
wait half an hour he would obtain the
full amount. Mr.. Potter sent a trusty
with Winslow, who re-
burned with the money.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-11
Who Buys and Sells the President,

The practices of the rascal Worm.
upon the amazing credulity of Chicago
hotel-keeper, whom he persuaded into
entrusting him with five thousand dol
lars in an envelope in exchange for 8
forged contract, to supply the Indians
of the Northwest with red-hannel shirts,
Will hardly perhaps excite so much indig.
nation in the country ut large us might
have been felt if he had swindled some
citizen of another city and of another
calling. 1t is difficult to weep over the
misfortunes of man who could not nj
least learn certain elementary lessons in
human nature III the course of several
years experience as a hotel-keeper in
Chicago! But one feature in the story
has serious national significance. After
Worms had secured what he made his
victim believe was n contract with the
Department of the Interior, he banished
all doubts of its authenticity from his
victims mind by informing him that he
was expected to pay five thousand dol
lars to the President of the United
States If one will but think of it for
moment, what a humiliating revelation
is here made to us of the general repu-
taJlon which this Administration has
earned for itself Worms was an ex-
officer of the Union army. Newman.
his victim, was a resident in the chief
city OF President Grants own
State of Illinois. Yet the one did
not hesitate for moment to pretend
That he bad procured a public contract
by the simple process of bribing the
President, and the other accepted the
assersion that the President expected a
bride as decisive evidence of the authen.
ITCHY of the contract ! 1t is impossible
to add anything to the shameful force of
this simple statement. From the foun-
dation of the Republic down to
the second election of President
there never was an hour in the
history of this country in which two men
could have been found, the one to haz-
ard and the other to accept such dis
graceful assertion about AN American
Chief Magistrate. Now, not only are
these men found, but though the intol-
cradle story has been going the rounds of
The press for several days, we have seen
so lar not one solitary comment in the
public press upon this, which is its most
salient and its most sickening aspect.
Whose Is the fault that it has thus
come to be thought, even by second
class Chicago hotel-keeper, the hkeliest
hing III the world that President of
he United States will take a bride
Whose fault can it be2 No man in the |
high station filed by President Grant
,ver fell so low in public repute through !
he acts or the neglects of any human
BEING but himself alone.-New York |
World.