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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
The Rival Conventions.

Associated Press Dispatch.l
NASHVILLE, August 12.-The state
credit democrats have nominated Jno.
Y. Wright, straight out debt.paying
democrat as their candidate for gov
ernor The repudiators held a meet.
ing, at which there were 20 delegates
present, and nominated S. +. Wilson
as their candidate.
A platform was adopted by the re.
pudiators which contains all the es-
sentials Of reputation. In the pre-.
amble they dub themselves the demo.
cratic party and claim that they arc
denied elsewhere the right to reflect
the will of the party and the people
by men who presume to be manager.
and masters Of the party; they charged
manipulation and fraud upon. the
part Of the railroads, declaring suct
combinations to be destructive o.
liberty and prosperity. and subversivt
| of democratic principles; they de.
nounce combination, pretending to be
democratic, as undemocratic. They
then approved the national democratic
platform and all its principles, excep
the one advocating the preservation o
state and national credit, favor The
payment of the state debt proper
which is something over $2,000,00
deny the Validity Of the bonds ISSUED
for war interest; oppose making cou
pons receivable for taxes, and favol
the demagogue plank OF 1878, by which
questions were submitted to the peo
pie; favor liberal and efficient publ,
school system; oppose competition be
tween convict and free labor favor
taking the burden of taxation from tn,
laboring class and putting it on rail
roads, capitalists, incomes and salarie
and legislation against railroad dis
ordinations
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
English Gentry and American
Gentry,

One evening, at little dinner par
ty, one of the guests, the younger
brother Of au English nobleman, ex-
pressed with cOmmeDdable freedom
his opinion of America and its people.
81 do not altogether the country, y
said the young gentleman, "for one
reason, because there are no gentry
there" What do you mean by
gentry2" asked one Of the company.
"Oh, those who never do any work
themselves, and whose fathers be-
fore them never did anyl' "Ahp'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
OUEEEswARE.

Gross earnings of the Louisville
and Nashville railroad for the first
week in August amount to $l71 800,
an increase Of $S3,136. The total in
crease since July l, including the first
week in August, over the same period
in 1879 amounts to $390,99O.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17

factories of any kind as l can find cap
italits to find the other half.
The Fall river manufacturers said
that every time a big mill started in
the south it stopped one in the east.
When we reflect that there are thou
sands of princely rich men in Massa-
chusetts-who dwellin palaces by the
sea-who have amassed their fortunes
in this line, can we conceive of the
colossal fortunes which the southern
manufacturers will amass in the next
few wears
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17

No. S646-In the Chaneory Court Of Shelby
county, Tennesseo-Annie NJ LeFevIo vs.. L
u Vredenburgh OF al.
TT appearing from affidavit in this cause
i that the defendant, Daniel ID LeRevre,
is a non:residents Of the state of Ten
nessee; It is therefore ordered that no make
bis appearance herein. at the courthouse OF
Shelby county, in Memphis, Tenn, on or be-
fore the first Monday in October, 1880, and
plead, answer OF demur TO the cross
bill Of i Nredenburgh OF al. or tho
same viii be taken for confessed as 10
him and set for hearing eX-parte, and
that copy Of this order be published once
. weok, for four successive weeks, in tho
Public Ledger.
This the 18th day Of August, $780,
A copy-attest;
h. ] BLACK, clerk and master.
BY L. b. MullRNRy, d. G. and NJ.
Townsend 4 Gillian, Solicitors for com
plainapt, lib 1852 1886
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
River TeIegrams.

EVANSVILLE, August 17.-Rivel
4 l-1O feet on the gauge.
CAIRO, August 17.-Arrived Keh'
lor, St. Louis, s pm; Gold Dust
Vicksburg, g.; Future City, New Or
leans, IL; James D. Parker, Mem
phis, noon. Departed Gold Dust
st. Louis, 10 pm; Golden City, New
Orleans, 8. Weather fair and hot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17

Before J. NJ. Coleman, J. p. for Shelby coun.
ty, Tenn.-A NJ Boyd and Son VS.. Mary s
Blake.
IN this cause an attachment having been
/ sued out under section S455 of the Code Of
Tennessee, and returned levied upon the
property of the defendant, and affidavit
having been made that defendant Is in.
debted to the plaintiff in the sum Of Sll0.6
due by account, and that the claim isjust, and
that the defendant is a nonresident of the
State Of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered
that said defendant make her personal ap-
pearance before me on the 22d day Of Septem.
Der, 1880, at IL o'clock m, at my Office, M, ,2gi
Front street, Memphis, Tennessee, and
defend said attachment suit within the time
prescribed by law, or the sam0 will be
proceeded with ex-parte; and that a copy Of
weeks in the Public Ledger.
This the 18th day Of August, 1880.
l46 l52 l5S6 j. NJ. COLEMAN, J.p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17

exclaimed his interlocutor, who was
an American, then we have plenty
of gentry in the United States but we
don't call them gentry. We call
them tramps |"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
National BOARD of HeaIiIl.

As yet the national board of health
has received no information chat con
tagious diseases exist TO any consider
able extent in any part of the country.
This is regarded as a good indication
of the general health Of the country.
Cases of small pox arc reported now
and then, but yellow fever has not yet
appeared, except on ships from foreign
ports. and tSen only in one or two in
stances. The arrangements OF the
board with foreign governments for
furnishing reports upon contagious
diseases are excellent, and generally
all vessels with small pox, yellow fever
or typhoid fever on board, sailing for
ports in this country, are discovered,
and the fact is telegraphed ahead to
the board and the news is ut once fur
nished for publication and telegraphed
off from this city, thus giving all local
boards of health and quarantine Off
cials ample notice to look out for the
injected vessels. The board is pleased
to announce that the general health OF
the country at this time is excellent,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
NOTICE.
OFFICE or THE BOARD OF Trpg Ayp)
pOfIpp rpNpuoorf,.r-..t

August l7th, 1880.
SEALED Proposals will be received by Ms
- until Tuesday, August oath, at y o. clock.
noon Tor constructing FIVE milesmore or
material except the sewer pine and tile.
The proposals should contain sonar 10 nrices
Tor trenches 6l9 feet deep And less, 6L to 3
ieet' to IL feet; and for a greater depth than
~ Ieeti also separate prizes for laying tile and
the different sizes Of pipe.
Specifications may be found at the sewer
engineers oUeo, in the courthouse. Pay
mepts 10 be made on weekly estimates IL
The, right to reject any or all bids is re-
served.
By order of the Sewer Committee.
l46 lA2 NJ. BURKE Chairr,o,7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
RENTAL AGENTS,
MINTER PARHER

MINTER PARKER,
Real Estate aud Rental Agent.
No. ESQ Main ST., Garner Madison.
MEMPHIS,
VIII buy, sell, or rent property on commits
sion, pay taxes, negotiate loans and make
collections. Charges reasonable and attention
prompt 57f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
New Advertisements
THE
New York Sun
FOR THE CAMPAIGm

TIE WEEKLY Sun win be found usefnI
auxiliary by all who are earnestly woiking Tor
ny by; reform OF the National Geverument.
beset the country can be cured opIy nv q
chg3nge OF the party in power, THE sug eern-
estly supports tor President and Vice presi-
dent HANCOCK and ENGLIsH.
In order that all those who sympathizs with
our purpose may most efficiently co-operaie
with us, We will send THE WEFKI,v SUS m
clubs or single subscribers, post paid. far
twenty-five cents for the next thyoc
months. Address sn'Ve
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
Currie. tho aeauitted murderer oI

Currie, the acquitted murderer Of
the actor Porter, is described by a
correspondent Of the New Orleans
Picayune as "a changed man, utterly
unlike the Currie Of former days, and
determined to lead not only a good,
but useful life" He has quit drink
ing, dresses himself with scrupulous
care, and evidently means to become
a good citizen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
Sealed Proposals.
OFEroE BOARD or FmR AND PnLi0e
COMNIggIONpRg NAvrNc nrswrt.1,.

OFEIoE BOARD OF FIRR AND PO1ior
COMMISSIONERS, TAXING DrsrRor
, August IL, 1850.
GEALED proposals will be received by rs
- until Monday, August ed, 1880, at l3
done-seryieo to bo rendered and material IA
be furnished to the Taxing District Of Shelby
county;
For the furnishing Of pieiug and other
bridge tmbers necessary TO the rebuilding Of
washington street bridge, and for doing tho
seen on and after August 18th at The Chief
Engineer and Heneral Superintendent ofthe
Memphis Charleston Railroad Company.
By order Of tho Board
A5 l5O D, T. PORTER, President,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
THE SUN, New York CITY
ASENEs WANTED to sell the LIFE or
GEN. HANCOCK

By his lie long friend, Hen. JOHN q
kOisNE EN-, an editor and author of nat;onsi
reputation; an ardent admirer of the "snDseb
soldier, We have the promise f,s.,,,
sen HsDeOek Of his OflieiaI endorse.
SSo ,be;r o,uI % our DOCK; Agents should consult
Or! or !dtllyering no other edition pi-BEST
EhMs' ias' Outfit 59e. Particulars free. Act
Huick. Address HUBBARD Bios, Pubs 81
W. 4th St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-17
AnIEs AND sTOREKEEPEps-Yo0

- can get Choice Goods eheap by wrii;Dt
on Postal for our Price Lit, which ersblss
you to order by matt the beat wav. and ses
the many kinds Of Merchandise we keen for
ssLe at surprising low PRICES. We send Am.
pc pies o. hambufgs, Llee.. Ribbons. Fringcs.
for Cash down. A new Combination svsts,, .al,
enables 70 quote very close pIices. We have
81 % and y packages Of pOifors bieh cannot
be bought for twice the money oistwhsrre' r aii
vented IN every tgmily. Money returned #
Dot satisfactory. uOughtOn q nutton
% fremont St. Boston. NFnss-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-11
BUILDING UP A TRADE.

The family had only lately
moved into the neighborhood. A
dav or SO after their arrival the head
of the family went to the grocery in
the neighborhood and asked the
price of d can of condensed milk.
Fifteen cents. said the proprietor.
Fifteen devils" said the customer,
"why, man alive, l don't want to
buy dozen cans. but only one.
What do you ask for half can,
wholesale tigures?" "Never sell
half a can" Il reckon you never
sell anything if you mark your goods
up that way. Suppose ! take one
whole can, will you come down to n
dime?" Fifteen cents is the usual
price" THAT may be with unre-
liable transient customers, but | am
in old citizen of Galveston, and the
store that captures my permanent
trade will have to be enlarged within
six months. Say dime, and throw
in a pound or SO of soda crackers,
and its a whack" "Do you buy II
great deal i'll the course of year."
asked the proprietor, with a sneer.
'Do 1 buy q great deal? l should
say did. Why, it won't be more
than two months before I'll have to
get another box of matches. The
box I am using from now is more
than half gone, and l only got it
last February, late in February, too.
Say IL dime for the condensed milk,
and one of them stale watermelons
thrown in as sorter Of an induce
ment, and you can put these two
nickles in your burglar proof safe.
Fifteen cents is the lowest price.
Il wish you could see my black
ching brush. 1t can't hold out over
Christmas, and then / am bound
to negotiate for new one. Throw
| one box of backing in with the
! condensed milk, and it's transac-
ton" "Iwon't do it" "All right
You won't do it. I'll just keep my
eye on you. I'll bet your stock il
insured for twice what it's worth
aud you are going to have a fire
pretty soon. When a merchant
don't care to build up a trade. he il
fixing to fail or to swindle somebody
somehow Good morning sir
| Galrest0n Neirs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-11
Bnrdetse has been fishing. .

Burdetse has been fishing. Il
haven't done SO very badly myself, "
he says. in letter to Mr.. Bailey,
of the DanbsIry Ne,cs. Il have been
out twice, all day long both times,
and caught three fish, an average OF
one and oue-half fish a day. That
is 547b bluetish year, and let me
tell You there are very few, IT any,
amateur fishermen who catch more
than this in year. The fresh fish
| caught aggregate about fourteen
pounds down here; but if they don t
pull down the beam Mt thirty-seven
pounds apiece by the time | get
them to Burlington, my pen has
lost its cunning. that's all"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-11

The following substances have
been sanctioned by the Public
Health Department of Germany.
for use in confectionery and other
edibles, as non-poisonous coloring
matter: Flour and starch for white;
cochineal. carmine, madder-red aud
the juice of carrots and cherries for
red; saffron, safflower aud turmeric
for yellow; indigo and itmus for
blue; the juice of spinach aud mix
lures Of the already-mentioned blues
and yellows for green; burned sugar
aud Spanish juice for brown, and
Indian ink for black. -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-11

A woman in Jericho, Vermont,
having heard great deal about
preserving autumn leaves" put up
some, bnt after ward told a neighbor
that they were not fit to eat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-11

Mother-"Now, Gerty, be good
girl. and give Aunt Julia kiss and
say goodnight" Gelty-"No, no.
if I kiss her she'll box my ears, like
she did papa's last night"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-11

81 say, my little son, where does
the right hand road go?" Don't
know, sir; 'taint been nowhere since
we lived here"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-11
CONVICTION. LA.
Saturday. September Ill, 1880

The betrothal bracelet now takes
the place of the engagement ring
and is worn OF the left arm.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-11

We presume the catfish is SO call
ed because no one was ever lucky
enough to kill one with bootjack.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-20
River Jews.

The st. Croix with raft came down this
morning,
The Helen Schulz nburR passed up at
o'clock to-day.
The Josie was detained at this side all
day yesterday by the wind aud did not
cross to Davenport till night. She left on
her upward trip this morning.
The Belle of Ls Crosse arrived up at /
o'clock to day and will leave this afternoon
for St. Paul, She has been thoroughly
overhaulod and reprinted and looks 10
splendid order. This is the first side
wheel boat out this season. She had a
large number o.e passengers. and full
cargo.
The Clinton is due up on Thursday at
noon. She left st. Louis day.
The Diamond 10 left st. Louis to day.
The Maggie Reaney lay at Clinton yes
terday during the gale but is on hand
again doing regular duty to-day.
Bill Henderson. an old and we'll known
resident here. is going as Steward of the
steamer North Western.
Among the passengers of the Belle of
La Crosse, were family of settlers for
the country near this point. They literally
came 10 a wagon, which contained house
hold effects, and was shipped bodily on
the steamer; they were encamped this
afternoon in the Keokuk Northern ware
house.
The Brother Jonathan. Edith, Silver
Wave and St. Croix are being inspected
by the U. s. government inspectors.
The Arkansas is due down tomorrow.
The Josephine down is cow due, but
has been detained by the gale yesterday.
The Cora Emily is said to have sunk in
six feet of water yesterday morning, but
she moved down the river to day. so the
damage must haye been exaggerated.
The Viola is doing nice trade between
this point and Andalusia and Buffalo.
This morning she had fifteen passengers
up. which is good average.
The river banks in some parts below
shis city. is said to be, strewn with boys.
the maiGs of broken RATS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-20
Party Lines.

The Union says thatit has been the Gus
tom of party administrations to call strictly
party caucuses prior to making appoint
ments. and then upsets Its assertions by
admitting that Mayor Butler called
meeting of the entire council in 1877; and
that Mayor Butler called caucus in 1876
and the majority of tho council being
Democratic be retained the old otlcers.
Then it launches out in its fayorite chan
mel of malice towards Reynolds and says
I'm 1873 aud 1879 we had mon parti
zan" administrations. and the moi" part
of the name fitly designated the Councii.
Mayor Reynolds ruled with an iron hand.
Mayor Reynolds. did rule some persons
| and would be managers" with an iron
hand"-that is he refused to be bulldozed
or intimidated by certain would be mana
gers. and hence the opposition of the
| Union. Had Mr.. Reynolds been a
dyed in the wool partisan, and submitted
to dictation from the Union. he would
have been upheld by that paper to the
uttermost limit. But instead of being
a plant tool of the cliques and par
tisaus, he was the mayor of the.whole
people. and acted independent of all rings
nor submitted to party whip. He was not
hide bound partisan, but recognized that
he was elected mayor of the people aud
not the mayor of the Republican party.
The Union would feign have US believe
that the present administration owes al.
legiance to party first and the people af-
forwards Abont the time the Republican
county nominees are in the field. the
| U,a,on's ardor will have somewhat cooled,
and about that time, that organ and the
candidates as we'll, will be around begging
Democratic support-''just as favor, you
know:'-but we venture to predict that
the votes they receive outside their party
ranks will be few and far between. The
Union and the present city administration
have seen fit to establish the partisan line
and Democrats will be careful! to see tina.
the same is duly observed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-20
Confectionery at Fred Krell's.
a Dramatic Treat

is in store for all who attend Harper
Theatre tomorrow "wednesday evening
when will be presented Our Bachelors
by Robson and Crane, two of the Creates
living comedians. This play has drawn i'm
mense houses in New York and the large
eastern cities and everywhere has been re.
ceived with marked favor. The company
support is excellent-cmb raeing the bes
the lovers of comedy could wish for. II
you want to enjoy pleasant evening be or
hand at Harper's Theatre. tomorrow
night In the meantime be sure to get
your seats-for they are selling rapidly at
Wylie & McCune's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-20
The Regatta Committees,

At q special meeting of the Sylvan
Boat Club. held on Monday evening, al
Moline. the following committees for the
approaching regatta, were appointed:
Standing Regatta Committee-B Keator y z
Walker, 4 w Gould, j Porter, f Ii Head.
Printing and Advertising-j ii Porter, A P Dick
z Fl Sleight.
Erection OF Grand Stands W Wslker, C
Keator, r w Gould
Flnance-F Head. A Dick, E Keator. W A
Meese, F Van Brunt.
Reception-E sleight, A BARNARD, F "
Gould, Perego-, w r Moore, b w Dunn.
Boat House-F W Gould w II Lewis, & ECur
tis, w Pierce Frank Nourse.
Muscle Fl Sleight Il 5 Hubbard
Transportaiion-W Meese, + Van Brunt, Z
W Osborn.
Poice-w R Moore, v W Meesc, Frank Nourse
FL NJ Hubbard.
Privileges-B F TilIinghast, iB K Keator, E
Head.
Course-James Rosborough. Tillinghast, {
ID Veie, G w Cooper
Headquarters-E Keator, W Dunn, W d
Brown, Il Garrigue.
Ball-W C Bennett, w r Moore s T Walker I
Keator, A Merriman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-20
Your Life is at Stake.

There is no question about it. Whoevel
neglects Cough or Cold. does so at the
risk of his or her life. To-day it may be
easily controlled; next week the lungs may
be full of tubercles. Think of this. Do
not wifully rush to a consumptive's grave.
Remember that few doses of HALE
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR" will
cure any Gold or Cough, if taken early
enough. Remember also that there is a
crisis when all medication is too latei"
''too latel" Sold By all druggists at so
cents and S1-the large size being much
the cheapest.
j. M Edwards, Riverhead. L. I.,writes:
HALE's HONEY OF HORTICULTURAL TAR
and Pixies TooTHACHE Drops have a
good sale, are staple as wheat, and re-
liable"
Pixies TooTHACHE DRoPs CURE IN
ONE MINUTE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-20
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling. no energy or cour.
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK
lNDISCRETIoNs OR Excuses, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
ten, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price Sl.oo per single vial, or $500 per
der Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me
DICINE COMPANY 100 F.lton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-20
Probate!
The record of the Probate Court contains


The record of the Probate Court contains
the following:
Estate of Christian Hessman deceased.
Proof of death fled. Will admitted to
probate.
Petition by Lewis E. Hessman. exc
cutor named in will, for letters testament
tary. Letters issued. Bond fled and
approved.
Petition for appointment of conservation
OF Harriet Severns. Proof of service and
notice. Cause heard. and verdict kthat
said Harriet Severns is an idiot. William
Drury appointed conservator, under sbond
of 81 800
Guardianship of minor heirs of Samuel
Woods deceased. Wards having attained
their majority and been paid in full, said
guardian is discharged.
Estate of Elisha jackson sdeceas-
ed. Administrator report sfiled and ap-
proved.
Estate of Nye Severns deceased. Final
report of Administrator filled and order
nisi &c., approving same by May &c
next, and for notice by publication tc
heirs.
Estate of Hannah Fox deceased. Final
report of administrator filed and proof Of
notice to heirs being made. report is ap'
proved and administrator discharged,
Estate of Margaret j. Fox deceased
Executors report filed and approved,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-20
Personsl.

0, j. Dimick lift for Chicago on Mon
day evening. to be absent week,
Capt j. j. Parks, will leave by the si1
o'clock train this afternoon for Kansa
City on business, to be gone week,
The Rev. III. G. King, pastor of th'
Ninth Street Methodist Episcopal church
left this afternoon for Abingdon, ILL.,. T.
visit his father, Mr. King will visit Rocl
Island again 10 ten days. on his wa Il
Denver, Colorado.
Hon Rufus NJ, sGrenell Of Cordova, was
in the city yesterday, on his was to Chica-
go, where he was summoned as juror il
the u. s. circuit court.
Capt, George ". Girdon and Mr.. Johr
j. Scott, U, s. Inspectors of steam boats
are at the Harper House.