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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-28
Thursday, June 10Th 1891

within legal hours, before the courtbouse do,
10 the city, Of Memphis now Taxing nistrict1.
ienn,, sell for cash to the highest bidder The
ioli9Wing described property, to-wit:
a lot or parcel of land, together with all the
improvements thereon and appurtenances
hereto belonging, situated in Mempbis.
g described as follows: Commenc;nS at :
stake on the east side of DeSoto street S37 sset
soutn OF Beal street, running south with De-
3oto stTeet " feet to a stake; thence eastward.
y parallel with Beal street one hupdred and
hity feet to a stake; thence northWardiy nine
s w ieeI e . stake thence Westwardly
ming. WV "eslh-
The equity Of redemptiOn is waived and TIN
vey only as trustee. COZ
Memphis, Tenn, May 5th, 1880.
ofS j. W. FULMER, Frusisa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-28
Trustees Sale.

Rf virtue Ofthe terms Of a trust deed made
u 70 me by James Qleary. Ellen Cleary and
Eu, I HunneS April 10Th, 1871, and duly re-
ty' Tennessee, in book No. III, paTe ~ -
secure certain notes therein menfi6nad" w. W
fault having been made in he navment ~
said notes, / will, on "' payment OF
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-18

THREE iEAR.o IN BAIILi-,
AND
THREE n PRISON..

PAR1 Ia Narrative OF ESCAPE from Yankeedom 10
Dive III ISL: scenes IN " ashingtou City after the Buu
Run stamped: PcrIls IL Passing the Potoiuaci sui
u4incut =. : Boy 81 Vow; Lights and shadows Of Camp
Lie: Sixteen i4t,nei Battles. a Brief ampalGn III
Eastern 2rolua. Capture Tltnin grant lines on
James River, ana crue. Treatment - an ALLEGED spy;
Escape ana RecaptuTr, 4e1l month. OF Torture III tle
Rebel - Prison Pens = al Point Lookout ana / ut Della
ware: Murder OF oil. Jones, and other Atrocities. / al
o. the ConIederacy, ana the End OF all Things roofing
it hundreds OF mics noIueW ard amid the WRECK aid
wretchedueseo of the Rulned tonfeCeracy. etc, ETC., etc
PART Il.-Surpr1slrs SutIlssiN euess .. the south;
Grant, the Victor, BEATS witness to the utter dociilt,, ana
goou intentions OF the Nanqulshed; Congress be5iAe a
policy OF systematic Irritation; Tbs FreedIucn's Bureau
sets up u petty despotisIl in every southern village; The
EX-slaves are taught u aAte, and suspect, Their only rea4
friends; Swarlns of SharpeIs, SwIIdIers,aiid all manner
of Scallawags, settle upon tie South to steal what Sher-
man lett; Race Riots Tor Party Purposes Provoked
whenever Possible; The most Brutal OF the Blacks
Banded into Midni5ht-League Uath-Bound, ontroued
oy Wicked Whites, and Attended by Accountable Atrocl-
ties, Robher Rule aud ltuln as the Result, Rise OF the
White Brotherhood, anu kindred Soc4etlts, commonly
Called the ku-klux-hlans; Very lrouOleous Times
The Holdcn-hlrk War; Grants Military Measures tor
Capturing the Electoral Vote of the southern states,
Beginning With the CaroGnas; spies, soldiers, and
Bono Spreads his Spyder-Web III the Capitol, and Ma
hgnantly Inhlcts the fun Venom OF an Unlawful Law
upon WhUmsoeyer he can catch, the UnoE ending, and
the Offender, Alike; Old Men of 10 Years, and Boys
Under Il, sent, in Mid-Winter, Shackled, TO q far
Northern Bastile, to Undergo ears of Torture, tor
Alleged Misdemeanors, OF which they were Entirely
Innocent; journal of Life in Albany Penitentiary the
" hole Comprising q Faithful History OF Reconstruc-
ton i'll North aroiina: Observation-Disclosures
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-18
WAR AT HOME.

(CoNrINUATIoN.) TO the majority of the
Southern people, South Of the border
States, such scenes of local excitement and
alarm we're comparatively unknown at all
events until about the close Of the war.
The Northern people knew nothing of
them, and this will account for their merci-
less bounding of the war upon us, They
felt safe. A battle loses half its terrors one
hundred miles away.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-18
BY
RANDOLPH A.
CHAPTER TENTH.

Battle of Lcesburg. The Enemy steals a march and
catches a artar .-nesperate struggle on the river
blufs.-SenatOr Baker slain. -Fight OF the Fed
erals, with shocking scenes OF Death 10y drownIng.-
A lonely night-watCh on the battlefield. -"PhantOm
steeds" charging in Gne.-Shameful skedaddle to
SychOlin.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-18
THE PLOT

Gen. Evans decided to advance and meet
Mccall, taking post at the burned bridge
over Goose Creek, three miles southeast Of
Leesburg. This stream, Notwithstanding It's
euphonious title, is no duck-pond outlet !;
but, with its wooded bluffs, forms quite "a
good line Of defense against an enemy ap
preaching from the east. However. the
battle was not to be here fought. During
the afternoon a scouting party returned with
information that General McCall's corps, at
ter marching up as far as DrainesviIle, had
then, like the king of France, marched
down again. SO the mornings furry was
a false alarm. But hold here is a dis
patch, captured on a Federal courier, which
bears the address, ITO General Stone, in
Leesburg." Other intimations reveal the
whole plot. Meantime, Gen. Stone. watch
ing from the Maryland heights, rubs his
hands in glee on seeing Evans four regi-
ments filing Town the turnpike towards
Drainesville. Orders are hastily issued for
Col. Devens (the present Attorney General
of the United Statesl to cross into Virginia
and push forward to Leesburg while other
troops are to follow as fast as they can cross
the Potomac.
CROSSING TIE POTOMAC.
Colonel Devens, with five companies,
landed upon Harrison $ Island shortly after
midnight; and while a portion of the com
mand were transporting the boats across the
island, the remainder were employed In dig
glng rif1c-pits to command the passage.
Harrison's is one of a number of long mar
row islands bearing the names of owners OF
adjacent farms, as jenkins Island, Smart 5
Island, Harrison s, etc. 1t is nearly half a
mile wide, and more than > mi'e, IN length,
and claimed by both Virginia and Maryland,
l hn,n~ l,C4,, ah,,t Jrn cod 9,,, - l..
ter and I2O from the former. Opposite the
island. the Virginia shore arises abruptly
in many places directly from the water 5
edge, III cliffs or bluffs. now historic as
Balls Bluff These cliffs, while favor
| able to the secresy of the Federal advance,
in the end proved a source of fearful disas
ter.
To convey his battalion to the foot of the
bluffs Colonel Devens had one four-oared
batteau or fiat boat and a couple of
small skitfs, needing frequent tailing with
buckets to keep them ahoat. One or two
other skitfs were subsequently added, but
the transportation was totally inadequate.
Several trips were requisite to ferry over an
hundred men. Colonies Deyens drew up
his battalion along the brow Of Balls Bluff
about $50 a. III. on the morning Of October
II, and began to advance IN skirplish order
toward Leesburg. The citizens Of that
town had retired early. fatigued by the ex-
elements Of the day, and b~lissfully uncon
sclous Of impending peril. All the troops
We're miles away, except one COMPANY of
Mlsslsslpplans, under Captain Duff, which
he'd been lett as a camp~guard. Morning
brought a startling apparition to these men,
as they rubbed their eyes, and yavned for
breakfast. Over the green-clad hills toward
the northeast, within musket-shot of town.
came a long line OF blue-coated skirmisbers.
: their polished musket- barrels cleaning in
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-18
Packing, Smoking IL Curing Establishment

OFFICE OF v. HECKLER, JR,& BRO,
DEAR SIR: Owing to the great demand for our Saul
cage, we have enlarged our facilities. and are now pre-
pared to make all kinds and in any quantities; this
department being under the supervision of our Mr.. w.
E. Hechler, one of the firm, We can safely recommend
them.
Fresh Pork Sausageiu links, 8; Fresh pork sausage
In cake, 8; fresh pork Tenderloin sausage, 8; fresh
pork = ldrloin, smoked, 9; Bologna sausage, smoked,
=; Carr sausage, smoked, 9; Blood pudding, 8; Liver
Fuddings, 8: Dutch buildings, 8; Irish buildings, s.;
Hogshead cheese, g.; smoked beef; beef tongues; beef
By the quarter or side; mutton ty the quantities;
dressed hogs; pigs feet in bbls; pigs feet in half bbls.
We also have on hand a full stock Of Bacon and
Lard, consisting Of 8. G. hams. s G shoulders, S.
o. breasts, bulk shoulders, bulk sides, bacon sides,
bacon shoulders. Lard in tierces. lard in kegs, lard
n buckets.
Thanking our friends for their liberal patronage in
che past, we guarantee satisfaction in the future.
Terms, C. o. D or city references required. Soliciting
-FOUR orders, we remain,
Yours, truly,
V. HECHLER, JR., & BRO.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-18

(Contnpcd OF Page IT,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16

DELEGATES TO Cine NNATI.-The
delegates chosen to represent Louisi
ana in the forthcoming Democratic
Convention ut Cincinnati, will leave
New Orleans on the seventeenth in
slant, reaching Cincinnati on the nine
teenth. The delegation have ten
rooms and parlor at the Hotel Emo
ry engaged for them more than two
months ago by Mr.. Burke, then chair
man of the State Executive Commit
tee. The Emory is new and elegant
hotel, where the delegates may rely
upon obtaining the very best accom-
modations to be had in the city.
It may be added that Mt the time of
making these arrangements MIR. Burke
also secured, at their solicitation, a
snite of apartments on tho same floor
for the Texas delegation.
As concerns railway fare the terms
will be $35 for the round trip, aud the
same rates will be extended to any
friends or attendants of the delegates,
or parties desiring to visit Cincinnati
dnring the session of the Convention.
Ali parties desirous of availiBg them
selves of these arrangements are re-
quested to send their names to the
Democrat office. Further information
will be given as soon as the trip tickets
are placed on sale.-fN. o. Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16
A Virginia Duel.
MEETING BETWEEN THE EDITOR OF THE
RICHMOND WIG AND THE
SON OF Ex-GOV.
SMITH.

RICHMOND, June w arrants were
issued to-day for the arrest of w. c.
Elan, editor of the Wing, and Colonel
Thomas Smith, son of Ex Gov. VIM.
Smith, on the charge of engaging in a
duel, and Joseph p. Walters, business
manager OF the Wing, and Gen. W. H.
Payne for encouraging and promoting
said duel. A meeting took place yes
terday morning near the city, almost
on the identical ground where the fatal
McCarty- Mordecaiduel occurred seve-
raj years since. Elan fell at the first
fre,his opponents ball taking effect
in the centre of the chin splitting the
hone aud fracturing the right jaw bone.
The wound is severe, but not consid-
cred dangerous. Warrants were ser,
we'd on Mr.. Elan and his alleged sec
ond, but Mr.. Walters, but Elam's CON-
dition precluding his removal, he was
paroled. Walters was arrested, but
subsequently, bailed in $1,000 for his
appearance next Saturday.
Col. Smith aud his party have not
been arrested. 1t is reported that i'm
mediately after the duel they proceed
ed 10 the direction of West Point,
where they intended taking a steamer
for Baltimore, thus acting beyond
the Jurisdiction of the State.
The meeting had its origin in an
article which appeared in the Wing
last Tuesday headed political Poems"
and which denounced, in nnmeasured
terms, "the funders," or so much OF
the Conservative party as have utter
lily repndiated the old name under
which it has masqueraded and as
sumed new style, "the Democratic
party of Virginia" This denunciation
embraced all the leaders since 1860,
and included the Governor of Virginia
(Wm smitb) who was chief executive
officer at the close of the war. Hence
the implication of his son in the pres
ent affair.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16

"A FRoFUsE and many times ex
cessively offensive discharge from
the nose, with stopping up" of the
nose at times, impairment of the
sense of smell and taste, watering or
weak eyes, impaired hearing, irregu-
lar appetite, pressure and pain over
the eyes, and at times in the back of
the head, cold feet, and feeling of
lassitude and debility are symptoms
which are common to catarrh, yet
all Of them are not present in every
case. Dr.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
cures catarrh in its worst form and
stages. 1t is pleasant TO use, and
contains no poisonous or caustic
drugs. So sure cure is it that its
former proprietor offered for years
in all the principal newspapers of
the land a standing reward Of $500
for case it would not cure. Sold
by druggists at 90 cents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16
NEW THIS DAY.
NOTICE..

TOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING
l. the assessment and taking a list
of school children between the ages #
six and twenty -one years, I will visit
the following polling places, on the
following days. AS am now making
out Tax Rolls under the new COnstitu-
ton, all parties interested in having
their property, personal and real, pro-
perly listed, will please take warning,
and be in attendance when l visit their
respective Wards:
Alexandria-Monday, Tuesday, We'd
nesday, Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, June 18th, 18th, 10th, 18th, 18th
and 10Th.
Monday, Tuesday, We'd
nesday, June 2lst, 22d and 23d.
Weems' Store-Thursday and Fri
day, June Oath and 25th.
Lecomte Monday and Tuesday,
June 2Sth and Doth.
Cheneyville- -Thursday and Friday,
July LIST and I'd.
Ben Randolph's Mill-Monday and
Tuesday, July 5th and 9th.
Calhoon's Store Wednesday and
Thursday, July 9TH and 9th.
Hatcl's Store-Saturday and Mon
day, July 10th and 18th.
Paul's Store-Tuesday and Wednes s.
day, July I3ti, and 18th.
Hineston - Thursday and Friday,
July 18th and 10Th.
Nichols Store-Saturday and Mon
day, July 18th and 18th.
Abner Horn's-Tucsday, July 20tt
Red Store Monday aud Tuesday
Jnly 26tl and 9th.
Deloac!.'s Bluff - Wednesday and
Thursday, July 25th and Goth.
Biossal's Store-Friday, July Both
Gus Labat's-Monday and Tuesday
August I'd and Sd.
Asa Bell's-Wednesday aud Thurs
day, August 4th aud 5th.
Holloway's Prairie, Church, nea1
John Newell's-Friday and Saturday
August 9Th and 9TH.
Michael Deville's-Monday, Angus
9th.
d's-Wednesday and Thurs
day, August llth and 10Th.
Tramway Warehouse-Friday ant
Saturday, August 18th aud 18th.
MISUNDERSTANDING, Tuesday, Wed
nesday, Thursday, Friday and Satur
day, August 10th, 18th, 18th, 18th, 20tl
and 2lst.
JAS r. ANDREWS,
June 16 St. Assessor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16
Judge Manning.

The arrival in New Orleans of this
eminent citizen aud distinguished ju-
rist, affords us an opportunity to ex-
press our sense of the services he has
rendered Louisiana and of the dignity,
ability, impartiality and integrity with
which he presided over the delibera-
lions OF the Supreme Conrt during the
incumbency of the last administration.
Judge Manning Was appointed Chief
Justice of the State at time when the
peoples representatives had to assert
themselves literally by the sword, and
nnbly did he acquit himself of the OBJ
ligatinn incurred in accepting the ap-
pulntmeut. Every one remembers
that dark episode of the early part of
1877, however, and it were unnccessa-
nv to relieaisr the deeds OF courage
and de, o,inn by which Judge Manning
installed aud perpelu,ted the Nichols
court. From that time to the day Of
His retirement few months ago,
Jude Manning enjoyed the unwaver-
ing confidence and affection of his
fellow citizens They feel that their
personal interests, like The honor and
welfare of their State, were safe in his
care, aud this faith was ahunlautly
yindicated by events. In returning to
private life, Judge Manning took with
him, strengthened and deepcned by
experience, the regard aud admiration
of the people and, no matter what
changes and demonstrations may oc-
cur, he will always occupy II foremost
place in the respect and yencration of
his fellow-c citizens.
Judge Manning is en- route with lis
family to Virginia, where he intends
to pass the Summer. We wish hin,
and them pleasant Journey and a safe
-[New Orleans Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16
THE NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE TRANSFER OF
THIS ROAD TO THE TEX
AS PACIFIC.

The arrival within the last couple o.
DAYS of several railroad celebrities has
caused some speculation on the street,
their visit being associated in the pop
Mar mind with some railroad project.
The gentlemen who arrived were Gov
ernor j. C.. Brown, Vice President OF
the Texas Pacific Railroad Company /,
James P. Scott, son of Colonel Thomas
A. Scott, assistant to the President,
This sony; Major Frank S. Bond, of the
same road, and Mr.. X. A. B. Wells.
1t soon became known that they
came here on a proposition for the ne
eotiation of the New Orleans Railroad,
(Wheelock's), and that measures for
the latter to the Texas Pacific were be
ing erergetically considered.
Yesterday, by invitation. the gentle
men named above visited the Cotton
Exchange, and sp Mt pleasant hour
in converse with the members whom
they met in that busy mart. After
wards they had their business meet
ings, and in tie evening went out to
the lake in search of better breezes.
A reporter of the Democrat last night
met Governor Brown, who stated that
the proposed transfer or sale was not
vet consummated. He and his friends,
he said, were not authorized to do
further than report to their company,
and their object in visiting the city
was to examine maps, profiles, titles,
ETC., and TO generally ascertain oil the
surrounding circumstances in the
matter.
Governor Brown thought that all the
conditions were favorable to the pro-
posed sale, and he did not see any
thing particular standing in the way
In the event of the sale, he said, the
stockholders would take their place as
stockholders ia the now company, and
this would possibly result in change
of officers for the line known as the
New Orleans Pacific. AS yet no def
mite arrangements had been made, but
tie outlook was favorable TO a COM
plete arrangement between the two
companies.
Governor Brown and party leave this
evening for their homes. The former
will spend few days in Nashville, and
then return to Texas to attend to his
road.-lN. o. Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16

Ar the Chicago Convention, it
was Conkling's form of announcing
The vote, that took him down a peg
for his arrogance. He announced ii
thus: Mr.. Chairman, 2 delegates are
said to he for Sherman, II for Blaine
and 81 are for Grant. Campbell, the
delegate from West Virginia, who
COnkliEg tried TO GUST from the Con
vention, in imitation and ridicule oil
til, New York Sena' or, thus anuoun-
ced the vote of his State: Mr.. Chair
man, one of thi. important delega.
ton is believed to be for Grant, and
eight of them are known 10 be fol
Blaine,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16


BISHOP LERAY GOING TO ROME
Bishop Leray, Coadjuteur of this bio.
cese,. has returned to his home from a
visit to Vicksburg. The Bishop is a
genial, true and worthy representative
of the church. His trip Of Ave. days
was one OF business, but he also visit
cd NatchitOches. He arrived in the
city last Thursday evening on the
steamer Natchez. He says that since
he was placed in charge Of the Diocese
his affairs have moved smoothly and
prosperously.
On Wednesday next he will start
from this city for Rome, via New York,
where he goes on business in connec-
ton with the affairs of this Diocese,
IN. o. States.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16

SPECIAL ON the list of Tom.
Dowty's discharging book were the
two following freight items for B@r
& Mann: 7S0 bundles of ties and 500
rolls of bagging. Of course the
world and his wife know that Tom.
Dowty is head NJ. c. of the Packet,
Jesse X, Bell,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16
PERSONAL.

THE HEIRS OF ERASTuS RO.
Il dolphus Bersancon, who is sup
posed to have resided in Rapides or
some of the adjoining Parishes, about
the year lS45, will communicate with
the undersigned at Alexandria, they
will hear of something to their advan-
tage. r. A.. g. ReBT. P. HUNTER.
June ID, 81. Attorneys at Law.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16

The bricks and material for the
building of Capt. Ben. Turner's new
mammoth store in Pineville, are be-
ing hauled on the grounds, and the
work of construction will commence
at once. 1t will be two story brick
edifice, IS feet in depth and 80 feet
10 b, facing on the Main street,
OF c. 4 Poussin corner.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16
SHEnIFF'S SALE.
Joel j. Neal, Executor Succession of
Thomas Neal,

Merady s. Neal.
No. 1s75.-District Court-Parish of
Rapides, State of Louisiana.
DY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY
ID an alias writ of Fieri Facias issued
and to me directed in the above enti-
tied and numbered suit, 1 have seized
and will offer for sale at public auc.
ton, in front of the Court House door,
in the Town of Alexandria, La, be-
tween the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the Sd day of JULY,
A. D. 1880,
the following described property, to.
witt
All the right, title and interest of the
Defendant, Merady S. Neal, in aud to
the hereinafter described property,
said interest being the undivided one
twentieth Q-20th) in and to "a certain
piece or parcel of land being, lying aud
situated in said Parish of Rapides and
State aforesaid, fronting on right des-
cending bank of Red River, bounded
above by lands of Mrs. Tilden, below
BY lands of Alfred Neal and others, in
the rear by "Willow Glen" plan atioD,
containing four hundred and sixty
three l0-l00 1853 l0-0O) acres of land,
with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon"
TERMs-Twelve months credit, the
purchaser being required to furnish
good and sufficient joint security and
special mortgage on the property sold,
bearing interest from the day of adiu-
dication at the rate of eight per cent.
per annum.
D. c. PAUL,
June is, IS80-3t. Sheriff.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16

THE Coushatta Citizen has hois-
ted the name Of our second choice
for Congress, the Hon. N C. Blanch-
ard, and pays him we'll merited and
deserved tribute.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16

tuesday, next, the 22ud of
time for calculations and
ons will commence. On
at Cincinnati, the Demo.
National Convention, will as
That Convention will con.
738 delegates, of which 492
., ssary to a choice---the two
6 ule prevailing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16

-MoRRIs Aaron is energetic and
painstaking in serving our people, at
their own homes, with pure and ex-
cel,en.ly made Ice Cream, and richly
merits the patronage he is receiving.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16

BLOOM has just received fresh
To- of Dry Goods and Groceries. He
sells cheaper than the cheapest.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-06-16
DIED:

On Sunday, June Is, 1880, at his home,
on Bayou Rapides, in this Parish, in
the 7lst year of his age, DR.. ROBERT
CRUIKSHANK. He was a native of
Kent County, Maryland, and resident
of this Parish since 1888.