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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-02-22

"PooR Herbert! How l wish you
did not have to slave so at that horrible
store from morning till night" said his
wife. rs. with fond caress, she seated
herself ON her husbands knee, and
gently stroked the auburn locks from
his slipping brow. And the grave, stern
man of business understood her at
once. and answered: Well. Susie.
what Is it-a bonnet, or what? Go
light on me, for money Is ,carcen ever.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-02-22


hand, he resolved to make all turning
back impossible. He caused oil the
vessels, except the smallest, to be scut-
tied and sunk. From that hour, there
was no safety except the conquest oil
the country. Leaving at Vera Cruz q
sufficient garrison, he began his immor'
tai march, August 16, 1919, with the fol-
lowing forces: four hundred foot SOL
diers, fifteen horsemen, thirteen nun
dred Indian warriors, one thousand In
dams to draw the cannons and carry
the baggage, and seven pieces OF artil-
lery. 49,.
To relate the conquest Of Mexico re-
auires volume. That great empire
fell, like Peru, because it was divided
against itself. At what an enormous
sacrifice of life the conquest was made,
what perils Cortez escaped, what an
amazing energy and genius he dis
pnyed, how much wisdom and humani-
ty were United in him with bigotry and
cruelty-to know these things, the rea-
der must repair to one Of the many
works which relate the conquest OF
Mexico.
For twenty-one years, if we deduct a
short triumphal visit to Spain, Cortez
lived in Mexico, and for Mexico, fight
ing, organizing, governing, exploring
and evangelizing. He explored the
Isthmus of Darien, and discovered Cal
ifornia. He acquired incalculable
wealth, and expended the greater part
of it in explorations and establish
ments, from which he neither received
nor expected any return. Falling into
,lisfevor with the king, he returned to
spain, and, after living in obscurity for
even years, died in 1547, aged sixty
two years. He left large sums for the
establishment in Mexico of three great
Institutions, a hospital, college for the
education of missionaries, and con-
yent. His will contained one passage
50 curious that we will conclude by
copying it. After recommending his
heirs to treat the Indians with humani-
y, he proceeds thus:
1t has been long question whether
we can, in good conscience, hold the In
,lians in slavery This question not
uaving yet been decided, I order my
son, Martin, and his heirs, to spare no
pains to arrive at q knowledge of the
truth on this point, for it is matter
hat deeply interests their conscience
and mine" .a. d. ....
Who would have thought to find such
a passage in the will of Cortez? Moth
ing is more certain than this, that Cor
tez, in all that he did in Mexico, fully
believed that he was an instrument in
the hands of benevolent God; for he
found Mexico Pagan, and left it Catholic.
Massacre, rapine, devastation, the be-
trayal and murder of king, the fall OF
an empire-these were as nothing in
view of result like this So thought
all good Spaniards of that age.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-02-22

who had been depredating in the n.;,,
borhood for many weeks. The TIM.
says:
On Monday last it leaked out Rom.
way to few citizens, that an attem,.
would again be made to rob one Of n.
stores that night. During that day N,
S. w. Porter noticed that a colored m,.
named Ike Casey was loungine abor,
the store and making himself yerv an
cious in bringing fresh water, &C.. n,
the clerk. Ike and his brother Loom;.
had all along been suspected of belon,
ing to the gang of burglars, and Ike,
movements at this time very natural,
aroused Mr.. Porter's suspicious, and h.
told Mr.. Wix, our efficient town mar.
shall, of them. Immediately that Office,
took steps to meet the burglars il the,
made the attempt.
Between six and seven o'clock M,
Porter and his clerks closed the store
and went to their suppers. About half.
past seven o'clock Ike went to the back
door and, leaning heavily against it.
forced it open. 1t is supposed that dur
ing the day he had tempered with the
bolts, as Mr.. Porter says he thought
they were fastened as usual before he
left. Upon entering the store Ike turn.
ed and closed the door and then march.
ed straight to the money drawer, took
off his hat and laid it on the counter,
then struck match. At this time Mr..
Wix, who had concealed himself in til.
store, also struck match, and with
revolver pointing at the burglar, told
him to surrender. Looking around and
seeking no one but Mr.. Wix, the fellow
replied, I'll be id if I do, and stoop.
ing, butted Mr.. Wix in the stomach.
Mr.. Wix, however, got hold of him, and
IL terrible struggle in the dark com.
menced, in which the thief struck Mr..
". fearful blow in the face with his
list. Mr.. James I'll. Rodger, who had
also been concealed behind the counter,
now struck metch, when Mr.. Wix fired
at the prisoner, the ball striking him in
the forehead, but glanced off in the di.
rection where Mr.. Rodger stood, the
flash of the pistol alone showing Mr.. R.
the position of the combatants.
Mr.. W. E. Thompson, also concealed
in the building, now appeared, and in
the dense darkness the three grappled
with the burglar, who being a very pow
erful man, and approaching his desper-
ate position, fought with desperation.
He dragged the three to the door,
reached out his hand and threw it open,
then made a spring to jump down the
steps, supposing, no doubt, that either
his captors would not risk such dan
gerous leap, or his own weight would
break their hold; but Mr.. Wix chung to
him and fell with him down the SIX
steps. 1t had become a life or death
struggle with all; four or five shots had
been fired, all the time the marshal and
his assistants begging him to give up;
but he swore he would "die right there
first" He now began to give signs Oh
getting weak, and in few moments fell
dead, having been shot through the
body in the region of the heart. That
he was at the head of the gang OF bur-
glars who have lately committed SO
many depredations in this community
no one doubts, and the only regret is
that he made it necessary to take dis
life, rather than surrender.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-02-22
A Fight ia the DARK.

The Union, South Carolina, Times,
Of Friday last, gives an account of a
terrible fight that occurred in that town
on Monday night between three officers
and a negro burglar named Ike Casey,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-02-22
REST.
ny FANNIE SPEAR rorSo,

There IL q calm for those who wosp-
A resi- for weary pilgrims found.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-23

IS familiar in the gamekeeper's house
as its mother, answering readily to the
name of Kitty. At feeding time both
would freely help themselves, ocea-
slonally even raising with their nsses
the lid of the meal chest and after
their feast they would walk away with
a satisfied air, their muzzles all white
with meal. Matters went on thus till
one day lately, when neither of the
pets paid the accustomed visit to the
house. Next day Mrs. Gillies was sur
prised to see the little one come alone,
and on offering it some food as usual
she noticed that it did not seem to
relish its solitary meal. Kitty, ON
walking slowly back to tho joiniBg
wood, was followed by Mrs. Gillies,
who felt curious to know what had
become Of the mother deer. Guided
by her young fayorite, which kept
close by her side, Mrs. Gillies pro
ceeded through the thicket for rather
more than a quarter Of a mile, when
in a slight hollow she discovered the
hfeless body Of the hind. This the
little one began to snuff at, every now
and again looking up inquiringly into
Mrs. Gillies' face. Kitty is now a
greater favorite than ever, and comes
regularly to be fed as before.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-23
Attachment Notice.

No. 27S2-Before &. D. Crockett, j. p. for
Shelby county, Tenn.-G. V. Margerum VS..
Burns 4 Benner.
this cause. an attachment having been
y sued out under section 1855 of the Code Of
Tennessee, and returned LEVIED upOn ne
property Of the defendants" and affidavit
having been made that the defendants are
indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of $500.
due by account, and that the claim Is just, and
that the defendant is a nonresident OF the
State Of Tennessee it is therefore ordered
that said defendants make their personal ap-
1879, at ny office. No. 285 Main street, Mem.
phis, Tennessee, and defend said attachment
suit within the. time prescribed by LAW, or
the same will be proceeded with ex-parte:
and that a o Of this order be published
once a week for four weeks in the Public
Ledger.
This the 9lst day Of May, 1879.
79-85-9l-H-lO3 e.. d. CROCKETT. j.. p.
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R~on-ResIdent Notice.

No. 1851 R. DIN the Probate Court of Shelby
county, TennesseeoJ. S. and j. A. Men
ken, executors of Nathan D.. Menken, de-
ceased, VS.. Herman Meyer ct al.
IT appearing from the original bill in this
i cause, which is sworn to, that defendants
Herman Meyer, Morris Meyer, Leah Meyer
and Amelia Meyer, are minors and nOn-resi.
dents of the State of Tennessee: it is therefore
ordered that they make their appearance
herein at the courthouse Of our said Probate
Court, in the. Taxing District of Shelby
county Memphisl, Tennessee, on or before
the first Monday in July, 1879, and plead,
or demur to compliments bill, OF
the same will be taken for confessed as to
them and set for hearing ex-parte; and that a
copy of this order be published once a week
for four successive weeksin the Public Ledger,
This June Z, 1879.
A copy-Attest:
OWEN DWYER, CLERK.
By HUGH B. CULLEN, d. G.
Craft x Cooper, and Thos. NJ. Scruggs, Soils,
for complainant. S5-9l-g7-t03
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Attachment Notice.

Before J. N. Coleman, j. P. for Shelby coun-
ty, Tenn.-F. M. White & Co., a firm com
posed of f. N. White. r. II. White, James
Young and ]. W. Caldwell, VS.. .. II. Allen.
IN this cause an attachment having been
i sued out under section 1856 of the Code OF
Tennessee, and returned "levied upon the
property Of the defendant" and affidavit
having been made that the defendant IL
Indebted to the plaintiffs in the sum Of
SO.25, due by note, and that the claim Is
just, and that the defendant is a non-resi-
dent Of the State Of Tennessee; II is therefore
ordered that said defendant make his person.
al appearance before me on the LIST day of
yuly, 1879, at 10 o'clock am, at my office, No,
29i Front street, Memphis, Tennessee, and de-
fend said attachment suit within the time
prescribed by law, or the same will be pro-
ceeded with ex-parte; and that a copy of this
order be published once a week for four weeks
in the Public Ledger.
This the 9th day of May, 1879.
T5-8l-87-93-99 j. NJ. COLEMAN. ]. p.
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NOn-Resident Notice.


No. 3S2S-In the Chancery Court of Shelby
county, Tennessee-F. L. Gibson VS.. r, Ii.
Keeling ct al.
1T appearing from affidavit in this cause
that the defendants, r. II. Keeling, Sue
Q. Keeling, W. G. Cox, Walter Cox, John Cox,
IA Cox, Arthur Cox, John Vance, Ella Vance,
Willie Mcknight and Alonzo Mcknight,
are nOn-residents of the State of Tennes-
see; it is therefore ordered that they make
their appearance herein, at the courthouse
in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, on or
before the first Monday in August, 1879, and
plead, answer or demur to complainant s
bill, or the same will be taken for confessed as
to them and set for hearing ex-parte and
that a copy Of this order be published once a
week for four successive weeks in the Public
Ledger.
This 18th day Of June, 1879.
A ~cOpy-Attest:
r. j, BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Scales x Winchester, Solicitors for com-
plainant. q3-qq-10j-111
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Saturday, July 5. 1873

within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
tO-Wit:
An undivided one-half interest in the
north half Of lot 70. as laid down on the orig
inal plan of the city Of Memphis, beginning
at the intersection Of the south side of the
first alley north Of Adams street, known as
Bank alley, and Mississippi or Front Row;
thence south so and 30 east l4S% feet with
the south side Of said Bank alley to its inter-
section with another alley running at right
angles Herewith, known as Front alley;
thence with the west side Of Front alley
south go and 30 west 81 feet IL inches TO the
dividing line between the two halves of said
lot 70; thence with said dividing line so and
S0 west 1857 feet to Mississippi or Front Row;
thence with said Row north 90 and 3O' east
81 feet IL inches to the beginning-the entire
lot being covered by a brick building, the
front Of which is four stories high and the
rear two stories high.
Terms Of Sale-One-fourth cash: balance in
equal payments atb, II and Is months, pur-
chaser executing notes with security, bear
ing interest. Lien retained redemption
barred.
This June 10, 1879.
r. J. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Smith * Collier, Harris, McKissick K Tur-
ley, Attorneys. S9-l09
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Won Resident Notice.

No, 1Q r. DIN the Bartlett Circuit Court
OF Shelby county, Tennessee-JOhn Hem
derson VS.. Mahala Henderson.
III appearing from the original bill fled In
4 this cause, which Is sworn 10, that the de-
tendant, Mahala Henderson, is a nOn-rosi-
dent Of the State of Tennessee, and that
her whereabouts are unknown; Il Ia there
fore ordered that she make her appearance
herein at the courthouse in the town of Bart
lett, Shelby county, Tennessee, on the second
Monday in July, 1879, and plead, answer or
demurt to complainant's bill for divorce, or the
same will be taken for confessed a. 10 her and
set for hearing ex.parto; and that a copy Of
consecutive weeks In the Memphis Public
Ledger.
This 9th day Of June, 1879.
A true ~cOpy-Attest:
THOS. b. CRENsHAW, Clerk.
~ NJ QS lnl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-23

For some years past an old hind
used to frequent the house of Donald
Gillies, under gamekeeper to the Duke
Of Argyll, beside the beautiful fall of
Linaughlutain, on the river Array,
about half way up the glen. Coming
aud going every day with the utmost
freedom, and always sharing of the
best, this pet-a large specimen Of the
red deer-was known far and near by
the name of Jessie, and enjoyed free
range of the neighboring grounds and
uplands.5 Last autumn, a little one
appearing on the scene, soon became
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COMMERCIAL.
PVBLIc LEDGER 0FVIcE,l
MEMPHIS, June %, 1879.

The indications point to a quiet
business in monetary circles for the
next two months. The only feature
of the slightest interest is the usual
semi-annual reports Of the banks, and
the dividends they are likely to de-
clare within the next two or three
weeks. That the money market is
easy and apt to remain SO through the
summer is attested by the large
amounts to the credit of depositors in
the published bank statements. 1t is
estimated that not less than three mil
lions Of money now lies idle in our local
financial institutions. Anumbero of per-
sons with surplus funds, having vainly
endeayored to find productive employ
ment for their capital, are looking
eagerly towards stocks, bonds, or real
estate, with a hope of finding some
thing in which they may turn an
honest penny. Loanable funds are
abundant, and may be obtained in any
reasonable amount on undoubted Sc
curity at from 6 to Z per cent. for the
term of 60 or 80 days. The inside
rate is charged by the banks and in
surance companies.
The exchange market is very quiet,
the demand and offerings being ex-
~ceedingly limited. Rates are I'M
changed at par buying for New York
and Eastern bills without grace, and &c
discount for sight bills on Boston and
Fall River. Checks on New York
sell at 1c premium. New Orleans
rates are par selling and lc discount
buying.
The banks of Philadelphia offered
over half a million dollars, or about
10 tons Of fractional silver coin, for
redemption in currency to the sub
treasurer of hat city last week under
the new law authorizing their redemp-
ton in lawful money of the United
States when presented in sums of $50,
or the multiple thereof. Very few in
dividuals appeared with sums for
redemption, and the amounts were
nearly all large, and for account of the
banks. The exchange is to be made
as fast as the coin can be counted,
which is at the rate of twenty-five or
thirty thousand dollars per day. The
new system is regarded with favor,
and is claimed to be a great public
relief, az it will 0 rid the Eastern
market OF the surplus Of fractional
silver.
Silver trade dollars have been in
favor on the Pacific coast recently,
the demand having taken all on hand
at several of the banks, the price be-
ing par in gold. The recent advance
in silver bullion in London brought
up the value Of our standard silver
dollar ia that market to about 80
cents, while Mexicans have been in
demand at a still higher figure. The
silver men have strong hopes of a
further Advance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-23
Istaudard IntornationaI Classiacation

Sales last week, $50 bales, all to
spinncrs. The market is bc lower
than one week ago on all grades.
The total stock on hand at all the
United States ports is 2O4,187 bales,
against 1878 bales same tune last
year and 277,2O6 the ySOr before.
Receipts at all the United States
ports for the week ending Friday last
were 6O31 bales, against 6997 bales last
week, and 1886 bales for this week
last year.
The total receipts at all United
States ports since September LIST as
per cotton exchange kilograms, ID
4.4O5 ,159 bales, against ~4,l95,24O bales
last year, and s,gS9,669 bales the same
time the year before, Increase this
year 2O9,9 $40 bales, as compared with
last year, and 45g, 400 bales with the
year before.
Freight rates from here to New
York are 40c rail and river, aud 92c
a~ll-rail to Boston 42@l5c TO New
Orleans Doc per bale by steamer.
Freights from 81. Louis per steamers
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-23
NOn-ResIdent Notice.

No. S3O4-In the Chancery Court of Shelby
county, TeRn.-W. Ii. Goddard, ext'r of
Lucy A. Plunkett, deceased, VS.. Thomas 0.
Anderson ct al.
II appearing from affidavit in this cause that
l. the defendant, Thomas o. Anderson, is
q nonresident of the State of Tennessee
it is therefore ordered that he make his
appearance herein at the courthouse of
Shelby county, in Memphis, Tennessee, on
or before the first Monday in July, 1879,
and plead, answer or demur to complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed as to him and set for hearing ex-
parte; and that a copy Of this order be pub
lished once q week for four successive weeks
in the Public ] edger.
This 5th day Of June, 1879.
A cOpy-Attest;
RI. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By Z. B. McHENRY, d. C. and NJ.
Scales * Winchester, Soils. for complainant.
1888 IS l0l
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Creditors Notice.

No. SSS0-In tho Chancery Court of Shelby
county, Tennessee-W. T, Wakefield, admit
Of Geo. IL, Davis, deceased, VS.. John A.
Plummer ct al.
~ appearing from the bill in this cause that
il is a proceeding instituted to wind up
ana settle the estate Of G. II. Davis, de-
ordered that all parties interested in said es-
tate make their appearance herein, nj the
courthouse in Memphis, and have Themselves
made parties and file and establish their de-
mands on or before the 9TH day Of December
next, or the same will be forever barred: and
that a copy Of this order be published once
q week for four successive weeks in the
Public Ledger. w.
This 7th day Of June, 1879.
A ~copy-Attest:
\; J; BLACK, Clerk and master.
Metcalf 4 Walker, Sols. for complainant.
8-91-97-l03
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at the southwest corner of Main and Madison
streets, in Memphis, Tennessee, or what is
now called the Taxing District of Shelby
county, Tennessee, between the hours of IL
m. and 2 pm, proceed TO sell at auction to
the highest bidder, for cash, the certain lot
and premises conveyed to me in said deed in
trust, which is situated in the county of Shell
by and State Of Tennessee, and in the city of
Memphis, or what is now the Taxing District
of Shelby county, Tennessee, being lot No.
10 in the northwest angle made by the inter-
section Of Main and Adams streets, having a
front and boundary of twenty-f four feet and
six inches on the west side of Main street, and
running along .westwardly. with Adams street
seyenty-four feet and six inches; thence
n%orthwardly twenty-four feet and six inches,
thence eastwardly, parallel with Adams
street, seventy four feet and six inches;
thence southwardly along Main street twenty.
four feet and six inches to the beginning.
The right Ofredempti0n Is expressly waivedl
and the title believed to be good, but | shall,
sell and convey only MS trustee.
. A-llS II. w. BROWN. Trnstee
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within legal hours, the following described
real estate. tO-wit:
Lot No. 80 fronting on Second street, In
Fort Pickering, being the fourth lot north Of
jackson street, "a feet 'front.' by 100 feet deep.
Also lot No. Al on the east side of Second
street, being the second lot north of Jackson
street, hayinga frontage Of "a feet by 100 feet
deep, also in Fort Pickering. All of which
is in Shelby county, Tennessee.
Terms Of Sale-0ne-third cash; balance on
a credit of six and twelve months, purehsser
executing notes. A lien will also be- retained.
This juno 6, 1879.
OWEN DWYER, Clerk.
MYERS x SNEED, Soils. for complainant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-23

Have you any objects of interest
in the vicinity" the tourist asked the
Burlington man. 81 have, | have"
eagerly replied the other other, but |
can t'get at it to show it to you. It's
a ninety days note and it's down in
the bank now, drawing interest like a
horse race or a mustard plaster" The
traveller smiled as though an angel
had kissed him. But it hadn't.
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Probate Court Sale of Real Estate

9Ol r. DIN the Probate Court of Shelby
county. Tenn.-Sarah A. Mullen, adm'x Of
+. A. Mullen, deceased, VS.. Eva Mullen
ct al.
Rf virtue Of q { decree for sale entered here
- in, | will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, in front of the courthouse
door, on Main street, Memphis, Tennessee,
CIaxing District Of Shelby county,, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-23
administrator Notice.

HAVING qualified as the personal repre-
IL sentatiyes of A. l.. Harris, deceased, in
the Probate Court of Shelby county, all per-
having claims against said estate must
present thelRto us, properly verified for pay
ment, within the time prescribed by lAg, OF
the same will be forever barred.
W. B. MALLORY and
JESSE I. HARRIS,
Executors Of A. H.. Harris, decd.
MEMPHIS, TENN, June u, 1879.