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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
Attachment Notice..


Before j.. M. Coleman. ]. p. sor sh.,hv
county, Tenn.-F. M. White 4 Co. vs.. lass
d Whitmore.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTAOHMENTHAv.
ing been sued out under section 3455 sf The
Uode OF Iennesste, and returned levied upon
the property q, the defendant By earnieh-
nent on J.; J. Voolfolk, who answers that he
10 indebted TO said Bass h Whitmore, in tho
sum OF, eighty-lve dollars; and affidavit
having been made that defendant Is justly
indebted TO the plaintiffs in the sum Of S8i. %,
due by account, and that defendants are nan.
residents OF the State Of Tennessee, Il is thore-
fore ordered that the said defendants make
their personal appearance before mo on tho
18th day of May, 1873, ut 10 o'clock AM,
at my Office, No. 295 Front street, Mem
phis. Tenn, and defend said attachment suit
within the time prescribed by law, or the
same will DO proceeded with o. perte and that
q o p OF this order DO published once a week
for four successive wo6ksi in the Public Ledger,
THE goth day Of April, 1878,
l5,5l'57.@ i'm, COLEMAN, J,P,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

We are glad q learn tiat he is somewhat
improved and hope he may soon recover
entirely.
The damage by the cyclone in the
Williams neighborhood. Haywood couu-
ty, was even greater than reported last
week. Colonel Williams loss alone
could not have been less than $500 or
$4,000, while ONE of his ~neighbors suf.
fered very severely.
Paris Intelligence: The one.armed
prestidigitator who advertised to give a
performance at McNeill Hall, on Tues
day night Of last week, after passing
around the hat announced the collection
-~thirty-6ve cents. Our people are net
as easily taken in as they used to be.
Alamo Sentinel; In the Frog Jump
neighborhood, in this county, on Mr.. ].
B. Psrker's land, there is a poplar tree
thirteen feet in diameter one foot above
the ground, and appears to be about the
same size some distance up. 1t is sup,
posed to be the largest tree in the State.
Sparta Index: The Memphis LEDGER
speaks in high terms OF Colonel Savage's
speech in that city last Saturday. If the
Democrats want a no compromise low
tax man for governor, Savage is the
man. The interest which attends bis
and going is greater than either
bis friends or enemies anticipated. That
be is taking a strong bold On the people,
and they upon him, cannot be denied.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
Attachment Notice.

Before Thos. Fleming, Justice Of tho Peace
for Shelby County, Tenn.-Roush & Cum
ningbam VS.. Garth.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENT
i having been sued out under section 1856 Of
the Code Of Tennessee. and returned levied
upon tho property Of the defendant, and afi-
davit having been made that defendant is
indebted 10 plaintiff in the sum Of $40. 60,
duo by account, and that tho claim is Just,
and that defendant is a nonresident of the
State Of Tennessee 1t is therefore ordered that
tho said defendant make his personal ap-
pearance before me on the 7th Of June, 1878,
at my office. S9 Madison st., Memphis, Tenn,
and defend said attachment suit, within the
time prescribed by law, or the same will be
proceeded with OK parte; and that q copy Of
this order be published for four consecutive
weeks In the Public Ledger.
This 81 day OF May, 1873,
$3.50 66-72 THOS. FLENINQt Up
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
Whit a TotterIng Rabrlc

is a system depleted of vitality and irregular
in its functions. 1t is only judicious and
PROMPT medication which can save it from a
speedy and total collapse. The tonic aBd
regulating properties Of HOstettor's Stomach
Bitters particularly adapt that benign medi-
cine to revive physical vigor and reform those
bodily irregularities which arc a barrier to its
permanent restoration. Biliousuess and con
shpation arc totally overcome by it. and the
digestive activity and thorough assimilation
which il promotes have the effect Of increas
ing the Yivilying and nOurishing qualities of
the blood. The Bitters are also an excellent
detergeet of the vital current, since they COM
municate a healthy stimulus to the bladder
and kidneys, which are the most important
channels for the escape Of its impurities.
Pure, agreeable, and Of botanic origin. thor
0ugh aud prompt. but never violent in its ac-
tion, the reasons for the transcendent popu-
larity Of this medicine are both cogont and
appreeiable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice..

No. 20-Before Daniel G. Shelby, Justice of
the Peace for Shelby county. Tenn.-W. d.
Watson VS.. Wade Hall.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENT HAV-
4 ing been sued out under section 1855 of the
Code OF Tennessee, and returned by the proper
oficer, levied upon the property Of the defend
ant, and. afidayit having been made that de-
PENDANT is indebted to the plaintiff in the sum
Of 2.65. due by account. aud that the
claim is just, and that said Wade Hall
is a nonresident of the State of Tennes-
see; It ID therefore ordered that the said
defendant, Wade Hall, make his per-
sson9l appearaEce herein before Daniel r..
Shelby, o Justice of the Peace for Shelby
count, at his Office in tho town Of Bartlett,
Tennessee, on the 9Th day of June, 1878, at
2 o'clock p NJ, and defend said attach
ment suit within the time prescribed BY law
or the same will be proceeded with ex.
parte; and that q copy Of this order be pub.
lished once a week for four consecutive weeks
in the Memphis Public Ledger.
This LIST day of May. 1878.
5l6f. 67-73
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

Tx the case of the marriage" Of an
Indian girl with q white man, by simple
declaration and Capitalization = the
q s coming up in Pennsylvania-the
Supreme Court OF the United States, last
Monday, held: That the statutes of any
State providing for the presence Of a
minister or magistrate, at the solemniza.
ton OF marriage, do not render a mar
riage at commoa law invalid for nom
formity. Such statutes regulate the
mode Of entering into the marriage con.
tract, it is said, but they do not confer
the right, and hence they are not within
the principle thRt where a statute creates
q right and provides a remedy for its en-
forcement the remedy is exclusive. A
statute may take away a common law
right, but the presumption is against the
Intention 20 do SO unless it is clearly ex-
pressed. Whatever directions statutes
may give respecting its formation or sol
emulation, the courts have usually held
q marriage good at common law to be
good Notwithstanding such statutes IN
less they contain express words of null
lily.
This suit involves over a million and
a half dollars worth of valuable property
in Pittsburg and has created a great
sensation there. The heir apparent is a
half.breed Indian woman, who is mar
ried and lives in Michigan. She is
about thirty years old and is the only
surviving offspring of a union between a
young Pittsburger who went West and
the daughter of an Indian chief. It was
altogether a very romantic and remark
able affair from first to last.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
ZOE OIrcnIt Cnnrf CIarh.

ED W0RSHAM is a candidate for Clerk Of
the Circuit Court, at the ensuing August eleo-
ton; subject to the action of tie Democratic
and Conservative Convention.
DABNEY NJ. SCALES announces himself n
candidate for Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of
Shelby county at the August election. subject
convention. 25fa
US GALLOWAY is a candidate for Clerk
Of the Circuit Court at the ensuing Anensf
election, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic And COnserYntiva Onnvenfinn IrI.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
MISREPRESENTATION In Lave.


1~nter-Ocean.l
AT Hale's Corners, a village on
the overland route between James
vile, Wis, and Milwaukee, is a
postofice. The postmaster, Mr..
Siegel, is also a respectable mer-
merchant in all wares. His daugh-
ter having fallen desperately in
love with the man of all work
about the place, the latter was dis
charged, and not long afterward,
through her parents persuasions,
the daughter was engaged to be
married to Fred L. Rowland, M.
d., who dwells near Johnstown.
Wednesday, the 18th ult., was set
down for the wedding day. The
guests came, the bridegroom was
on hand, but the bride elect had
fled, leaving a note reading: Dear
Doctor, l will see you later" The
guests were politely informed that
a slight misunderstanding had oc-
Cured in the family, and the cere-
mony would be indefinitely post
poned. The next day word came
from Cream City that Miss Siegel
and the ex.hired man had been
married. On Friday the doctor
was seer to enter a boat and shove
off quickly into the m%ill-pond near
West Tray. Near the center he
spraug overheard. Help from shore
rescued him. After he had been
taken to the shore be drew from
his pocketbook aroll of greenbacks,
and, tearing them to small strips,
threw them broadcast.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
Remarkable Information.

"a Scotchman" sends some re-
markable information to the Lon
don Globe. He says, upon the
strength of q private letter which
has been placed in his possession,
that the Russian authorities have a
plan Of destroying the English ships
by the use of 1000 tons Of crude
petroleum. This is to be allowed
to float on the surface of the water,
SO as to be carried down with the
current, at the time when the Eng
lish iron.clads are midway in the
straits. The oil being then ignited,
the whole length and breadth of the
Bosphorus Narrows would be con-
yerted into a sea of fire, destroying
the crews and leaving the iron.
clads to be captured at leisure. The
Russians can always rely upon abun-
dant and rapid supplies of crude
petroleum, the wells in Roumania
and the Caucasus being inexhausti-
BILE. The whole expenditure would
amount to only about 100000. Such
is the plan which the "Scotchman I"
processes to have discovered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
On Tuesday June 4, 1878,

on the southwest corner Of Main and Madison
streets, in the city of Memphis, Tenn. at 10
O'Clock M, offer for sale, and sell for cash, to
the highest and best bidder, all the right, title
and interest of the said Mrs. s. Il. Norton and
Emmett A. Norton in and to the following de-
scrlbed real estate, situated, lying and being
in the city Of Memphis, Shelby county. Tenn,
to-wit: Beginning on the south lino Of the
Raleigh road or johnson avenue, 308 feet cast
wardly frsm its junction with the east side Of
DunEcomb avenue, running thence eastWardly
with the south side of the said Raleigh road,
2O2 feet, the northwest corner Of the lot as
signed by commissioners in the Probate
Court as homestead to Mrs. S. E. Norton, De-
comber ~, 1878; thence southwardly with its
west line to its southwest corner on the north
line of Stanton street; thence westwardly 1872
feet to the corner Of the garden; thence north.
wardly parallel TO Dunscomb avenue, 426 feet
to the beginning, and including therein the
late residence or mansion house Of S. A. Nor
ton, deceased, being something less than az
acres of land, Also a ene-ffth interest in the
storohouse and lot on the cast side of Second
street. in tho city Of Memphis. said lot be-
ginning at tho junctuion of the east line of
Second street with the south line of the first
alley north Of hast Court street; running
thence eastwardly with said alley l4S% feet to
the junction Of the west side of tho first alley
east Of Second street; thence southwardly
with laid alley Is feet: thence westwardiyy
l4Sh feet 70 the east side Of second street;
thence n%orthwardly with il Is feet to the point
Of beginning, on which stands the northern
tenement Of the building known as the "Irv-
ing Block The interest TO be sold herein
being the right Of dover Of said Mrs. s. n.
Norton in the estate Of s. A.. Norton, de-
ceased, and the interest Of said u. A. Norton,
as one Of the heirs Of said S. A. Norton, de
ceased. The right of redemption is barred,
81 81 r. ID. JORDAN, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

eight Republicans on the electoral COM
mission did, in defiance of facts and
law, would do anything to advance and
strengthen their personal or party inter
ests. The people have learned that su-
preme judges, appointed for their parti-
sanship, have preiudicss and politics on
the brain as we'll as the rest of mankind,
and do not hesitate to use their positions
the same as petty officials around a Gus
tomhouse who pocket presents aud fees
whenever secure from detection.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

CAIRO, May .-Arrived-Scudder st.
Louis, 10 pm; Ben Franklin, Memphis,
l am Golden Rule, New Orleans, 3
am. Deparled-Ben Franklin, Cincin.
natl, 3 m; Golden Rule. Cincinnati, a
Scudder, New Orleans, 9 a.m.
Raining this forenoon; cloudy and cool.
%CISclESASI, May 3,-Riyer 30 feet l
inch and rising. Weather rainy.
PiTTsBURG, Nay 3-River 8 feet 4
inches and falling. Weather fair and
warm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
For Criminal CouIt Judro-

THOMAS II. LOCKWOOD is a candidate flor
re-electicn) fer Judge of the Criminal Court
Of Shelby county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton: 1913; subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic-COhservative Convention.
j. NJ. GREER announces himself A candi-
date for the Office Of Criminal Court Judge Of
shelby county. subject to the action of the
l am a candidate for Judge Of the Criminal
Court Of Shelby county.
19te p. IT. SORUGGS
LELAND LEATHERMAN is a candidate
Tor Judge of the Criminal Court of Shelby
cyunty. Election next August. 15lte
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
For UhanceIIOr.

GEO. w. WINCHESTER is a candidate for
Chancellor Of the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county at the August election, 1878, subject to
tive Convention.
We are authorized 10 announce CALVIN
+. VANCE Us q candidate for Chancellor Of
Shelby county at tue August election.
T.. B. MIC0U is q candidate for Chanoellor
OF Shelby county at the ensuing August cleo
ton, subject TO nomination by the Democratic
Conservative convention.
l HEREBY announce myself a candidate
ior Chancsllor of the Chancery Court Of Shell
by county, at the next August election.
2lte W. p, WILSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.
nAR.n.

To all who aresufsring ~fromItho errors ant
intersections Of youth, nervous weakness.
early decay. loss Of manhood, etc., l will
send a receipt that will cure you. FREE OF
CHARGE. Thisgreat remedy was discovered
By missionary in South America. Send a
self-addressed envelope 10 the REV, JosEPH
7. ISMAE, Station D, lBbs House, Ne,o York
Cifp. .xxvii-35 eodAw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
The METHODIST GENERAL CONFER
RFCE.

The general conference of the Metho.
dist Episcopal Church, South, which
convened at Atlanta on the LIST, presided
over by the venerable Bishop Pierce,
will probably remain in session oil thia
month. The composition, the organizs.
ton and the duties and powers Of this
dignifed and Influential body are very
clearly defined in the Western Methodist
of this week: The general conference
is composed Of one clerical member and
one lay member for every twenty
eight members of each annual
conference. 0neiourth of the lay
members may be local preachers
Each annual conference, whatever
the number Of its members, is entitled
to two clerical and two lay delegates to
the general conference. The clerical
members of an annual conference elect
the clerical delegates the lay members,
the lay delegates. A~lternates ara elect.
ed, who are entitled to a membership IN
the general conference whenever princi-
pals are absent. There are now thirty
seven annual conferences, and they have
elected l48 clerical delegates, with 40
equal number Of lay delegates, 296in all
and as they will nearly ell doubtless be
in attendance during the session, the
present general conference, doubtless, is
the largest ever assembled in the history
Of Southern Methodism. The general
conference meets in the months Of April
or Nay, once in four years. 1t met in
Petersburg, Va, in 1876; S.. Losis,
No in 1850; Columbus, Ga, 10 1854;
Nashville, Tenn, in 1858 (no session in
1862 on account of the war-it was to
have met in New Orlesns); New Or
leans, La, in 1866; Memphis, Teun, in
1870; Louisville, KY, IN 1874, snd now
in Atlanta, Ga. Il requires q majority
Of the delegates of all the annual confer
ences to make a quorum for transactinG
business. One of the bishops pres;des
in the general conference, and they pre-.
side in succession from day to day in
whatever order they may determine
among themselves. The general confer.
ence elects the usual officers, secrets.
RES, etc. By it also the bishops are
elected, missionary secretaries, book
agent, editors, etc. The general confer
onee has power to make rules ana rsgu-
lstious for the church, but under limita.
lions and restrictions which sufficiently
conserve all vital interests" The Book
of Discipline limits and restricts the
powers Of the general conference.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
SALE OF STOCK.
NOTICE.

i pledge OF thirty shares Of stock Of the
fernando Insurance Company, By Shane,
Harris a Co., 70 secure a debt due BY said
Shame, Harms 4 Co. 70 faid hernande In
surance Company, / will. on the 10Th day Of
May, 1873, At the southwest cOrner Of Main
and Madison streets, in Memphis, sell said
thirty shares C said stock at public auction TO
the highest bidder. for cash. Sale 70 take
place az II O'Clock m.
FIN. NELSON,
4.65 Rec'y fernando Insurance Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
For Criminal Court Oerh

WE. Gibson is a candidate for Clerk Of
the Criminal Court, subject To- the Democrat;c
and Conservative Convention.
N. G. PERKINS is a candidate for Criminal
Court Clers of Shelby county at the election in
August, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic and Conservative Convention.
A. G. HARRIS is a candidate for Criminal
Court Clerk at the ensuing August election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
For General OF Criminal
Court.

u. M. uEARN is a candidate for thu oeTos
OF Attorney. General of tho Criminal Oonrt NJ
snelby county, at the ensuing August election.
EDWARD l.. BELCHER announces himseIf
as q candidate for the Office of Attorney Gen-
eral OF tho Criminal Court Of Shelby county
AZ Memphis, but subject TO the action Of the
Democratic-C Conservative Convention.
g; W. GORDON is a candidate for the ofico
81 Atterney-General Of the Criminal Court of
oneloy county AZ Memphis, subject to the
alive convention. jSta
j, A. ANDERSON announces bjm,olf n ON
didate for Acknowledgement of the CriminsI
alive convention. ilsto
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
For OIerk OF Coun,x cnnr,

JAMES, REILLY is a candidate for the
the ensuing August election, subject To tbs
Convention.
k.J. BLACK is a candidate for Clerk of the
COUNT Couit at the ensuing August election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

The subscription price Of the PUB
LIC LEDGER is IS per annum for
the Daily, and 81 per annSm for the
Feeky-PostGge free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
Administrators Notice.

I ETTERS Of administrator were Rranted
IL TO me upon the estate Of 4. W, Vieus. de.
ceased, on the 18th of March, 1878. Creditors
and debtors will take notice and act accord.
inely. This sd Of April, 1873.
47-53 B9.65 WILLIE Lon VTGuc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

DANIEL g.. Shelby present Deputv
Clerk, Is a candidate for CLERK Of the Bartlett
circuit Court, at the ensuing August election.
subject to the action Of the Democratic Con-
FELIX M. JONES Is q candidate for Clerk
Oh VIZ bartlett circuit Court. subject TO the
oto
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

washington, May 3,-For Tennessee
and the Ohio valley warmer southwest,
veeripg 10 colder northwest winds, fall.
ing, followed by rising barometer, cloudy
and rain, follswed by clearing weather.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

The Paris Istelligencer, at the %conclu.
sion Of an article urging the Importance
OF harmonious action in support CT the
Texas and Pacific railroad, says;
The contention between the various
points on the Mississippi river can be
arranged hereafter BY competent aud
unbiased agencies. We have no per-
sonal or private end 10 accomplish in
what we might say as to the best river
terminus. We have some considerable
personal knowledge Of the various routes
across the Mississippi bottom las it is
called and Of the points in controversy.
Memphis is the only point named be.
tween Cairo aud the mouth Of Red river
fit for a crossing. But let us have the
road, cross where it may. We are much
grati6ed to learn that the prospects OF
the passage Of the Texas and Pacific bill
are becoming more hopeful every day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
b. And L.
SECURITY
and Loan Association.

THE annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
l the Security Building and Loan Associa-
ton for the election of Seven Directors 10
serve the ensuing year, will DO held az the
Office Of the Secretary on MONDAY, MAY
9, 1878, between the hours Of 10 am. and /
pm. A. $. LIVERM0RE, Pres't.
7, y, TREzEyAxT, Sec'y, 5l-53
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
By HUeH B. CULLEN. D. 6.
Trustees sale.

by virtue OF a trust deed executed and de-
- livered to me. R. D. Jordan. as trustee,
by Mrs. Sarah Il. Norton OF al. 10 secure the
party therein mentioned. recorded in Book
lis, page l0i, of the Registers office Of Shelby
county. and by the request of the said beno-
hciary, default according to the terms of said
tTuEt having hean mAda. i will. aa anid trnatae-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
For Rharfn

@. L. ANDERSON is a candidate for re-
election TO the Office Of Sheriff, subject to the
actien Of the Convention Of the Democratic
end Conservative party Of Shelby county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
FOR county Trustee.

We are authorized to announce j. J. RAW
LlNGS es q candidate for reelection TO the
ONCE Of County Trustee at the August cleo
ton, subject to the Democratic and Conserva-
tive Convention,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

In view Of the critical state of Affairs
pending in Europe, the New York Her
AIDS report OF an interview with General
Ignatief, published in our issue to-day,
will be read with peculiar interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03
For Countv Recis,er-
FOr Olerk Of Rartlo.t C,rcn,, &C.,.

CHAS. A. BEEHN is a candidate for County
Register at the ensuing August election, 1878.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

PlrrsroS, Pa, May 3.-Thos. Morris
was arrested last night for the murder Of
bis wife, in Kansas City, January last.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-03

We are promised another astounding
revelation 10 regard to something ac-
eouplished 10 the Supreme Court under
and By Grant. That is impossible after
what has already been revealed. The
people are prepared to hear more Of the
same sort, but they cannot be astounded
any more. Il wSs understood and
charged a. the time Grant appointed
Bradley aud Strong that their views ia
regard 70 the lsgsllender question had
been e~scerlained, and that they were
placed on the Supreme bench for the
sole purpose Of reversing the legal tender
decision. Men who could vote IS the