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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
nn,s., Adv.r1,sinr Arsnou

Mr.. J. H. Bates, lately senior partner
in the newspaper advertising firm of
Batea u Locke, at No. 81 Park row, hav.
ing succeeded TO the business of the firm,
has rented and fitted up rooms la the
Times building, No Al Park row. The
rooms are situated at the head of the
hrst flight OF stairs, and occupy the en.
tire Printing House Square end Of the
building, together with two large roems
adjoining, on Nassau street. The main
Office contains the business departments
of the concern, consisting Of the book.
keeping department, estimate clerk 8
and check clerks desks. Mr.. Bates
Office, with small room adjoining for the
transaction Of private business, fronts
on Park row. % the Nassau street side
is the check.room, where papers are ex.
amned and advertisements checked il
properly inserted, aud marked for cor.
rection if not inserted according to con.
tract; and back of that is the filing room,
where an elaborate system Of boxes has
been arranged for the accommoIa.
ton of the $500 newspapers which are
kept constantly on file.
These papers are arranged in alpha
beticsl order, according to sections, and
are in charge Of competent clerk, who
is able TO oplace his hand on any one OF
the vast number at q moments notice
The main office is large, light and airy
and the entire suit is admirably adapted
to the wants OF the extensive business
transacted by the house. Mr.. Bates il
one of the oldest advertising agents il
the city, having been in the business for
great many years. He was for lonI
TIM partner with Mr. 8. NJ Pettengill
with whom he continued until 1873, a
which time be formed cooperation
with Mr.. D. R Locke, at that time large
ly interested in the Toledo Blade news
paper, beth as editor and stockholder
The firm was dissolved yesterday. anc
to day enters upoH its career under the
sole proprietorship and management o
Mr.. j. Il. Ba,es.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
MEMPHIS TENN. MONDAY EVENING" MAY -lS 1875

father, Daniel CLARK. They say
that the acts of congress in 1916
confirming the report of the COM
missioners appointed by the United
States to report upon Spanish and
French claims embraced in Missou-
ri and Louisiana, the former a ter.
ritory at that time, will show the
title clear. 1t will be remembered
that after the final decision of the
United States Supreme Court in
the Louisiana case, Judge Billings,
Of the United States Court there,
appointed commissioners to make
estimates on the rents and improve
ments to the property in addition
to the title.
These commissioners have re-
ported and the judge has affirmed
their report, giving a final judg-
ment for $4,000,O0O. Immediately
afterward Mrs. Gaines instituted
proceedingsin Baltimore on a claim
exactly like the one at New Orleans
and st, Louis. The Baltimore peo-
pie in the light Of the result at New
Orleans, compromised with the
claimant before the court could act.
When Mrs.G Gaines gets through with
st. Louis she will institute proceed
ings in the court of claims for a
tract Of land nova part of New
Orleans, which she claims belonged
to her father. In 1926 congress
gave General Lafayette 5000, 900 in
cash and q lot of land warrants.
His agents located on the land of
her father, and the government al
lowed this to be done. Lalayette's
agents afterward sold the land.
Mrs. Gaines now goes before the
court Of claims for the value Of the
same, which she places at S6,OOO,-
600. When the St. Louis and the
Lafayette cases are finished Mrs.
Gaines says she will quit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13

Of the State has of its own motion
settled down to contract. Wade
Hampton has almost universal hon
or and confidence, and scurvy ele-
ments in Edgsfeld and elsewhere
get no countenance in belittling
him. He will be the next governor
Of the State, if his life is spared,
and he presents a model to aspiring
Southern statesmen, of how mild.
ness, honor, faith and loyalty in
yariably triumph over sullenness,
severity and sel6shness. The Edge.
field district is almost without re-
spect in South Carolina, and at the
mention OF it the average native
gives a smile Of pity. Said one
Stump-speaker, long before the war:
" When the devil took the Lord
into the mountain, he said: San
that you see / will give you to
worship me = except Edgefeld
That's mine! | can't let Edgefeld
90 ?"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
Tho IudiclaI Oonrent,on

DeKslb county instructed her della
gates to vote for Judge B j. Lea as first
choice from West Tennessee; Judge
Hickerson as first and j. j. Turner As
second choice for Middle Tennessee
and Judge Deaderick for East Tennes.
see.
Roane county instructed for Dead
erick, Mcfarland Sueed aud Cooper
and left the delegation to decide as tc
the other judge.
Carter county instructed for Dead
erick and Mcfarland.
The Lincoln county Democracy admit
ed the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the delegates from tbi,
county to the State convention be re.
quested to select for candidates for the
Supreme bench men best fitted. and
qualified for that position, regardless Of
personal favoritism.
Resolved That we disapprove Of the
policy OF the judges of the Supreme
Court in appointing their relations to
elerkships of their courts, and of the
practice Of ordering all important sales
to be made by the clerks of their courts
instead of remsnding the cause to the
inferior courts for them to make the
sales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
ANRCDorE OF LINCOLN.
How q Standing Collar Won a suit

How q Standing Collar Won a suit.
New York Dispatch
All things are fair, so it is gener-
ally thought in war, in a horse
trade, or in a law case. It is prob
ably on that bad rule that the late
President Lincoln acted when he
defeated an antagonist before a
jury. The anecdoto is thus told by
DR.. Bateman:
He was often pitched against
eminent lawyers during trials iu
the Sangamon County Circuit
Court. On one occasion he was
opposed to very able advocate,
who made apoyerful, eloquent and
convincing speech to the Jury, aud
Mr.. Lincoln saw that it had been
very effective on the minds of the
jury. The gentleman, moreover,
was a man who was very precise in
his dress as well asmann.er and ora
tory.
But Mr. Lincoln had been OBJ
serving him, and saw a flaw in his
usually faultless attire,
"Gentlemen of the jury" said
cold Abe, when he arose to speak,
" the gentleman who has Just
spoken has made y strong a rgu-
ment. He has quoted the law Snd
evidence, and it is not for me to say
that he is wrong. He may be Or
rect in all that he has said. But
want you to take a good look at
him. Look especially at the upper
half, and then, gentlemen, tell me
if any man who comes before you
with his standing collar buttoned
wrong end to- with the points
sticking away out behind his ears,
may not be altogether mistaken in
all his arguments"
The plan was successful. Mr..
Lincoln had broken the spell which
the eloquence of his opponent had
thrown over the jury.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
A Tramp's Terrible Crime.


Our community was shocked on last
Monday evening by the announcement
OF most outrageous crime having been
perpetrated FIVE miles south of Oxford
While alone at her residence the wife Of
Mr.. Rufus Warner, highly respectable
lady, was outraged and knocked in the
head with an ak, and left insensible
weltering in blood. It seems that her
husband was absent and the children
away from the house, but one of the lat.
ter, on approaching, saw a white man
run out Of the house with an ak in his
hand The screaming of the children
aroused the neighbors, and the citizens
OF the whole country turned out in
search OF the perpetrator of the foul and
hellish crime. We learn that some eight
or or ten tramps are now under arrest at
W ater Valley, and there is one in the
oxford Jail, but as we 20 to press moth.
ing definite is known IS to who commit.
ted the deed. Mrs Warner is still lying
insensible and in critical condi ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
A Life Prisoners story.

A history such as few women have, or
would care to have, is that of Mrs. Or.
lila Smith, who has just been pardoned
out Of the Michigan State prison. When
a girl seventeen years OLD, she married
James Smith against the wishes of her
family. Shortly after her marriage her
husbands father died, poisoned, it was
supposed, by his son James and daugh.
ter. James wife was arrested for com,
plicity in the crime, although it is toler-
ably certain that she had nothing to do
with it beyond having KNOWLEDGE that
her husband and sister.in-law bought the
poison. She and her husband were SEN
fenced to Imprisonment for lie, twelve
years ago. Six years ago the husband,
supposed to be dying from consumption,
was psrdoned and set free, leaving bis
wife to suffer alone for the crime be had
committed. But no sooner did James
get out of prison than he suddenly got
we'll, got divorce from 0rilla, and mar.
ried again 1t was not very square
thing for James to do. but be did it.
Orilla is a pretty aud intelligent woman,
and her conduct from the day she first
entered the prison was most exemplary.
On the trial the prosecution begged her
to turn States evidence, tell what she
knew and get free, bat she steadily re.
fused. 4" was young aud foolish girl,
madly in love with my husband says
she, referring to it now. he paid her
back for her devotion in rather a queer
sRy. She now receives free pardon
with the highest eommendation Of her
behavior during the twelve years she
was in prison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
wade Hampton

phia Times.l
did not see a drunken man in
Charleston. The negro es, who
swarmed the principal streets five
years ago, are no longer an impedi-
ment, but the animated tinne of day
is at the opening and dismissal Of
school, when black and white chill
dren hurry on with their books /;
the whole rising genera tion seems
to be learning. Abont one-third
OF the police are negroes, even un-
der conservative rule, The labor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
The YaahionnIn Nevain.

Gentlemen of leisure who live in Ne.
Vads will be glad to know the fashions
for 1878: II will be gross breach of
politeness to shoot at any one further off
than elk feet, and if he falls at the first
Ere 1t is de rigueur that you should walk
up to the party and put at least eight
more bullets in his carcas in selfde.
fsnss This necessitates carrying two
reVolvers, but that cannot be helped.
Fashion at times lays heavy burdens on
its votsries. The knife is no longer used
in polite circles, and the correct thing
to do, after the occurrence, is to immedi.
stely give yourself up 10 the police, and
send a letter Of coincidence to the near
est relatives of the deceased. It is not
usual to 60 to the funeral, unless it is
your own, in which case it is bad taste o
either stay away or take any active part
in the proceedings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13

P. 7. Barnum, 10 one Of his lectures
relates the following about the late Gen.
in, the halter, illustrating the value Of
advertising: When the newspapers were
publisbisg the fact that Genin had paid
the highest price for seat for Jenny
binds concert group OF men in a
Western inn had the news read to them.
Who is Genin q one Of them asked.
why, he ia . New York halter was the
reply. All began Immediately to exam.
inc their hats TO see if Genin was the
maker, and one mau found that his old
hat contained Genin's stamp This AZ
once so increased its value that be sold
it for more than it cost him when it was
new,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
wha. sm ,Hing Hoss for Boys

A certain doctor, struck with the large
number of boys under fifteen years Of
age whom he observed smoking, was led
to inquire into the effect the habit had
upon the general health. He took for
his purpose thirty eight boys, aged from
nine to fifteen, and carefully examined
them; in twenty of them he dis.
covered injurious traces OF the habit In
twenty-five ttere were various disorders
of the circulation and digestion, palpta.
ton of the heart sud more or less marked
taste for strong drink. In twelve there
we're frequent bleeding of the nose, ten
had disturbed sleep, and twelve had
slight liberation Of the mucous mem.
brane of the mouth, which disappeared
on ceasing from the use of tobacco 70.
some days, The doctor treated them all
for weakness, but with little effect until
the smoking was discontinued when
health and strength was soon restored
Now, this is no old wife tale, az these
facts are given under the authority OF
the British Medical Journal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13

An Ohio stumper, while making a
speech, paused 10 the midst Of it, and
exclaimed: Now, gentlemen, what do
you think2' Instantly man rose in
the assembly, and with one eye partially
closed, modestly, with a strong Scotch
broeae, replied: 81 think, sir, | do in
deed, sir-I think ii you and | were to
stump the country together, we would
tell more lies than any other two men in
the country. sir, and I'd not say word
myself during the whole time, sirl''
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
EE1 mrs. GaIne.,.s Id. LIQUID Clalm.

ELi2 Mrss Oaines'.st. Louis Claim.
Washington Correspondence St. Louis Re-
Either Judge Wardel, of this
city, or Mr.. Hutchinson, of New
Orleans, will, in a week or two. 90
to st. Louis to institute proceedings
in the United States Court, for the
recovery of certain property for
Myra Clark Gaines. The estimated
value of the property is So, ,0OO, 900,
and is claimed under the same title
by which she recently secured an
immense tract in New Orleans af.
ter many years of litigation. The
first duty Of her attorneys will be
to examine the records to see what
portion of the territory covered by
the plat of st. Louis is embraced in
the land of her father. She can
not designate any of it except that
portion Of it known as the South
ern Hotel property. She claims
that the proceedings in the New
Orleans case cover exactly the case
of st. Louis; that her father Sc
cured the property on Spanish and
French grants, and that it was
transferred by ReE her fathers ex-
ecutor, as in the New Orleans case.
The decisions of the Supreme
Court have decided her legitimacy,
and that Ref violated his fiduciary
relations and made a fraudulent
transfer and title. The decision Of
tho Supreme Court [Sixth Wallace,
delivered by Justice Davis, now
SENATOR held chat the statutes of
Limitations did not hold against her
right. Her attorneys say that as
all points have been decided, all
that is necessary in the ST. Louis
case is to make a practical appliea-
tion of them to the estate Of her
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13

THERE'S nothing new under the sun.
remarked solomon. the wise king. "HoV
about neuralgia2' asked Rehobosm
walking into the palace With bis jaw tied
up in red flannel and the faint far-away
Odor Of old Robertson county eraiOa OF
his mustsche. The monarch scrowled
and said he hoped the kingdom Of IsraeI
hadn't got down to running Paragraph
ers Association,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13

A laborer at work in yard hung his
coat on a post. During the day some
Que IN throwing dish Of water from a
window unintentionaly dropped the
contents on the garment When the
man went to get it, on quitting work, he
perceived its condition, and in some con.
sternatiOn exclaimed" Howly murder!
If the coat wasn't thinking it was on
my back all the time an went to sweat,
ing widout known the chate."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
The "TaII.He'a'' Journey.

A feat in modern stage-coaching
in America was accomplished on
the 4th, when the "Tally-Ho y
successfully journed from New
York to Philadelphia between sun
rise and sunset. The coaching
party, twelve in number, all mem,
bers Of the New York Coaching
Club, promptly assembled at the
Brunswick Hotel, New York, a lit
tie after six o'clock in the morning.
All were dressed in the club uui-
form, the green cut-away coat, brass
buttons and striped buff vests. Ten
OF the gentlemen wore the light
summer tall hat. Fresh bouquets
were on each horses head, and
sprigs of lilac or roses were in the
left upper lapel buttonhole of the
gentlemen.
At GAO am. the tally-ho "
horn was sounded, and all being in
readiness, the start was made amid
the most enthusiastic cheering on
the part of the gentlemen friends
of the coaching party, while the
ladies at the windows clapped Their
hands and waved their handker.
chiefs till the coach was out Of
sight. At the start the ribbons
were handled by Delaney Kane,
and amid the applause of the as,
sembled throng, the spirited horses
dashed away at merry pace down
Fifth avenue and thence by a side
street to the Desbrosses street
ferry.
Through the New Jersey towns
the coaching party received regular
ovations, hundreds of people turn.
ing out to greet them. Changes
OF teams were made at convenient
intervals, relays of horses having
been provided in advance, and
changes of drivers were as frequent,
each member Of the party taking
his turn at the lines, whilst refresh
ments were also provided atyarious
points. At the head of Broad
street, Philadelphia, a mounted
party of ladies and gentlemen, rep.
resenting the Germantown Hare
and Hounds Club, met the coach
and followed the coaching party.
at this point there was tire.
mendous jam Of carriages, but the
Tally.ho forced a passage, Mr.
Fairman Rogers, of Philadelphia,
holding the lines on that stretch,
and finally ratified up in front Of
the st. George Hotel at hours 80
minutes and 30 seconds, lust 30
seconds ahead of the schedule time.
There was a cheer from 5000 people
as the travellers dismounted from
the coach and entered the ST.
George, They were afterward en-
tertained by Mr.. Rogers. i
Sunday afternoon the New York
ers proceeded in coaches to the
headquarters Of the Rabbit Club,
where a grand banquet was had.
Their appearance on the streets at
traeted much attention. They left
Philadelphia at 6 o'clock Monday
morning on their return to New
York. ~.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13

Mrs. Van Cott, in her recent cam
paienin Buffalo, patheiicslly described
the agony she went through at her con.
version before she parted with her Wsd.
ding ring. She could easily give up her
diamonds and iewelry but THAT little
worn hoop" which her husband had
kissed before he died, she could not part
with. But the Lord would have the
ring, and she finally yielded and was
saved,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
The ADMINISTRATION Cow.

A Washington letter writer says:
Passing through the White House
grounds yesterday | saw the COW that
furnishes the administration milk For
ae it known that the administration
keeps four horses, but only one single
solitary COW. President Grant bought
his milk ready made, but Mr. Hayes, who
is of more economical turn Of mind,
has il made on the premises. The afore-
said COW is an animal Of some conse.
quence to the nation; for as a mans
bumor is affected by bis bile, and his
bile is affected by the milk he drinks, so,
if this COW should sour Mr Hayes stom-
ach, he might in some way make US feel
it. 1t is not pretty specimen Of COW.
being rather lanteru.jawed than other.
wise, lop sided, aud with crumpled horn,
but in view of its intimate relations to
the ADMINISTRATORS bowels, it is an ia.
teresting COW, nevertheless But she
ought to be kept away from the garlic
patches, or there may be trouble 10 the
country"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13

The Rome IN. " Sentinel remarks,
Jast our luck Here are $l2, 600 600
left in Holland for the Crosk family in
America, and we might have married a
Cronk girl once We really intended to.
but none Of her folks would consent and
she wouldn't consent and, as thew
seemed to have private sources Of infor.
nation on the subject, they finally ont
generated US, and there is another for.
tune gone,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
Five Thousand Copies
Twenty Thousand People
Are read By at least

old and young every week. It is Just to say
that the patrons Of tho WESTERN
nETHODIsT belong to the bost class Of
community. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
24th Year. a

LIE WESTERN METHODIST Is THE
official organ Of Six Annual Conferences
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, viz:
Memphis, North Mississippi, Arkansas, Little
Rock White River and Indian Nj n.
omphis is the commercial an geographic
cal center of the section over viii this paper
cirsulates. An average Of
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community.
We desire our business men to make a note
OF the above facts before completing their
advertising arrangements for the coming
season.
We use our best Efforts to keep our columns
free of all irregular and irresponsible advsr-
tisinSi for many good people seeing an ad-
vertisement in a paper. especially their
church paper. take it as a guarantee Of re-
sPonsibility. Such confidence should not &c
abused when 1t can be helped. We want,
therefore.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13

awarded hthssi priss at Centennial Exposition for
ne eheeiHg q2alie and e1eezcacs aud i1tttag char
ader of si'esfniRg Gad f1porfag. Tho best tobacco
Unlisted on inisror goods sec that Jaoksons Be,t q
On every plug. Sold by al dealers Send for sample
Tree 10 q. A. JACKSON Co., Mfrs, Petorsburr. VA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-13
New Advertisements.
AMERICAN
Newspaper Directory. 1878.

TENTH ANNUAL VOLUME Now READY.
Sss pages. Price Soc, Free By mail Con-
tains the names and circulations Of ali news
papers. and Gazetteer Of the towns in which
they are published, Address GEO. P. ROW
ELL h CO., 10 Spruce ST., New Yerk.
Decorah-posten., 1878-10-02

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fcr1as belltid pda @ttinadie al. al llo.
9iiter % Sfapesst liaininatr lfal rare bttalte
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observation-disclosures Sfluinina { @~nlsenina
AZ Su9h saprsnos CmlS9nins 0c. ne.
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Speri8e.

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ira @renitsrs eoositation lial for
nplis pere oruiu,be, lpa' De tulo,
iatts al ira ct frcmmso Sarisi. iom
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uoset SOries poa at rtbo, Dem
0e SmiOmn.. iom ifal bare pnsr.
golf, par o~ldammeu quite.
Decorah-posten., 1878-10-02
M. l.. McCONN.
Surgeon Dentist,

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DEBORAH, Iowa.,
ttuaoer no b,ruec at bsfi,nctsisre
Tor alle % enbper. Der tiItrenser
SanbIas. at ban bar tas,t fait 30.
pel | Dscorab. Mlt Slass Nrbabe,
bsnbersnoe til min Y~rOisshon. ub.
isrss meo iterite Rsiastisbeb.
W. =. Weeonn.
Decorah-posten., 1878-10-02
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fabsaar bait en- Omiatnins af
"a. 600 sr. S~amIaa,is Rsierp,iOno
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uoosltr 3 YrOc,nt for iontant Bt.
falling. % CT man bsiemit paa at
inolaml, ct B,leb til aniiaHdls al
sene Suit.