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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
JACINTO LOBRANO's CAREER.
Death OF a Sailor Under Lafitte
and n Soldier Under jack
son.
New Orleans Picayunc OF

The New Orleans Picayune OF
Monday says:
Yesterday morning there died at No.
l22 Fourth street, the last of Lahtte's
celebrated band of bqcoaneers-Ja.
cinto Lobrano, whose life extended
over nearly one hundred years, and
embraced events out of which, were
they fully detailed, a narrative OF ex-
sitting interest might be woven.
AS the writer stood yesterday in the
room where lay the body Of this an
Gent Of days, he thought here lies a
nan who has looked on the great No
poleon; who sailed with Lafayette in
The Cult of Mexico; who fought the
British at Chalmette, and received 2
sword from the hero Of that battle.
The span of this aged veterans lift
Joined the present with the distant
pasta past that reaches back int
the last century
Lobrane was born in the city OF
Naples, between the years l1s3 aud
1856. 1t is said that on account OF
being concerned in a plot against tn,
government he and his father lett
Italy in 1889. He then became q
sailor, and made several voyages be-
tween Gibralta and Havana. During
the year 1914 be saw the exiled Napo
leon at Elba. Lobrano's first visit to
New Orleans was made in 1869. He
subsequently became connected with
Lafayette, over whom be exercised
considerable influence, being largely
instrumental in persuading the priya
teer to side with the American,
against the British. The old veteran
seems to have taken a prominent part
in the battle of New Orleans, having
been presented by General Jackson
with a handsome sword, which be ever
afterwards retained and cherished as
one Of his most valuable possessions.
Once, in relating this event, he said
jackson had conferred upon him thu
title Of general, when presenting the
sword. Be this as it may, it is certain
that LobranO in his old age belieyet
himself to be a general in rank. The
writer examined the ancient weapon
yesterday. The blade is of the finest
temper, and Of such rare steel hat it
will bend double without breaking.
The subject of this sketch settled
down in New Orleans, and at the age
of forty-fve married a lady Of one Of
the most noted creole families in the
state, 1t is stated that he participated
in the Texan war for independence,
and among the trophies Of his ex
PLOTS is a lance which be captured
from one of the followers of SAINTS
Anna.
Mr.. Lobrano was at one time en-
gagged in the slave trade and other
commercial enterprises. He finally
settled down in New Orleans and re-
tired on a moderate fortune from all
business pursuits about twenty year.
ago. Since then he has led a quiei
and retired life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
Gllt Edge Tonic cures dyspepsia
A Love Of a Dance.

CouIler-J Journal
The latest thing in dances Is called
the 'raquet,' and Is neither a waits
nor a polka, though the best parts Of
both are preserved. The music strikes
up with a crash, as though a new vol
eano had broken out, and the girl will
cling tightly as though frightened, if
she understands the dance, and the
young man will reassuFe her by q gen.
tie pressure, If he understands the
dance or knows anything at all. At
the second crash they dodee. az
though some one had thrown Hack
smith shop at them, and they start in.
They. begin by initiating the struggle
for life, representing a person who IL
drowning, but at each crash Of the
cymbals and bass drum they dodge
and scoot TO one side, taen dart back
again, jam each other sideways and
then as the crashes of music become
terrific and ~deafening, they try No
drive each other through the floor by
main strength, get desperate aud claw
aud tear and pull, aud all at once
they 90 raving mad with hydrophobia
and delirium tremens, aud guasn their
teeth and rave and suffer most terrible
agony-and it is all over. II is a short
dance, as the design is amusement and
NOT murder. But short as il is, il is
said to be very sweet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
THE LAST OF A LINE.
End OF the Once Popular Ocean
Fleet of COlliaE Steamships.


n. Y. Tribune, Nov. ISL
The last vestige of the old Collins
line Of Liverpool packets will disap-
pear in a few days. The Baltic, one
Of the five steamships built for this
line in 1919, when it was started with
capital subscribed by several mer.
chants doing business in New York,
is to be broken up in Boston. At the
start the company had a contract with
the government for $l4,750 a trip,
which was afterRard inereasedto $780,
600 a trip for carrying the mails. The
Eve vessels were the Adriatic, Allan
tic, Pacific, Artic and Baltic. They
were built and equipped in New York.
Their dimensions were: length, 29O
feet; beam, 45 feet; depth Of hold, 3l4
feet; capacity, 2860 tons; machinery,
1905 horse power. In size, speed and
appointments they surpassed any
steamers then adoat, aud they obtain
ed a fair share Of the passenger traffic.
A fortune was expended in decorating
the saloons. The entire cost of each
steamer was not less than 100000,
and Notwithstanding their quick pas
sages, the subsidy received and the
high rates OF freight paid, the steam
ers ran for six years at great loss, and
finally the company became bankrupt.
The Atlantic was the pioneer steam
ship of the line. She sailed from
New York April q, l849, and arrived
in the Mersey May 10, thus making
the passage in about thirteen days,
two OF which we're lost in repairing
the machinery; the speed was reduced
in orderto prevent the floats from be
ing torn from the paddle wheels. The
average time Of the forty-two westward
trips in the early days of the line was
II days. 10 hours and rs minutes,
against the average of the then so
called fastest line of steamers, IL days,
10 hours and % minutes. In Febru-
airy. 1852, the Attic made the passage
from New York TO Liverpool in 8 days
and II hours. The Attic was after
ward run into by a French vessel at
sea and only a few Of her passengers
we're saved, The Pacific was never
heard from after sailing from Liver
pool, and all the persons on board
we're lost. The Atlantic after rotting
and rusting at her wharf, was deprived
of her machinery, and converted into
a sailing vessel, and vas broken up
in New York last year. The Adriatic
the queen Of the Aeet," made les
than . half dozen voyages, was sold to
the Galway company and is now used
in the Western Islands as 3 coal hulk
by an English company,
The Baltic was in the government ser
vice during the war as a supply vessel.
and was afterward sold at auction; her
machinery was removed and sold as
old iron. She was then converted in.
to q sailing ship, and oflate years has
been used as a grain-carrying vessel
between San Francisco and Great
Britain. On a recent yOyageto Boston
she was strained to such an extent as
to be made unseaworthy, and for that
reason is to be broken up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18

THE Philadelphia North American
the oldest daily newspaper in Amer
lea, urges that Mormon recruits from
Europe should not be permitted TO
land upon our shores. This may be
all we'll enough as many poor, deluded
people come oyer every year to join
the Mormons, and when once in Utah
and under the Watchful supervisor Of
the Church it is impossible, for them
TO get away. But if this is all the re-
fern proposed, Mormonism will -four
ish for centuries. 1t is on the increase
in its chosen field, even without aid
and recruits from Europe, and is moi
likely to die out soon. The system
appeals 6rst to the basest passions aut
brutal instincts Of men and nexttotht
eredulity of weak minded women who
become worse slaves than the women
of the deusest heather countries. Nor.
snonism will not be depressed or bro
ken up until the strong hsad Of tn,
government is laid upon it, as Mr.
Hayes. recommended Ia his first mes
sage. If Mr.. Garfield will cause thi
to be done he will confer a lasting
benefit upon the human race and re
ceiye the plaudits Of the civilize,
world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18

fairly and ably presented on all sides,
and We propose to abide by the result.
An overwhelming majority OF the
people are committed in favor OF a
settlement by Kthe legislature. The
taxationthat will follow must tall upon
all alike, aud no party, or wing OF
a party can be interested in agreeing
to any higher figures than are abso-
lutely necessary. Judge Wright de-
clared that he was in favor Of making
the very best compromise possible and
we happen to know that some OF the
republican members Of the new legs
lature are not willing to go much, II
any above so and 4. The handful OF
low tax democrats OF course
will use whatever influence
they may have to secure q
low rate of settlement, both as to
principal and interest, They are not
likely to be consulted, as the high
credit element has such an over
whelming ascendency, but may be
able to exercise a restraining and ben
e6cial influence if any wild measures
are first proposed. But W esay to all,
settle it some way, face the music,
levy the taxes, and let us Shout
der the burden, heavy as it may
appear, and go on u way hoping that
time, patience and determination may
make it lighter, and that we may work
out a greater prosperity aud position
among other states, than ever attained
in the past. The people have said
they do not wish the question referred
back to them; the legislature cannot
evade this responsibility. Settle it
then and let us hear no more Of it,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
FANOIEs.

Coat basques of plaided WOODEN goods
are worn.
Beaver hats and plush bonnets are
the leading styles in millinery.
L%snguedoc, breton and woven point
d'Aleneon are the new laces for trim
ming white dresses, ties, etc.
The purchasers Of handsome fdr
circulars have clasps Of solid silver
made to order for fastening them.
Among stylish fabrics are the new
reversible satins, black on one side,
and gold, cardinal and heliotrope on
the other.
AmOngtbe many holiday goods are
photograph boxes Of costly woods,
With bent mirror set in the lid for
showing the pictures.
Bonnet strings are a yard long and
are tied either before or behind, al
though it is considered most dressy to
arrange them in one looped bow
low on the back hair.
Among dainty triaes are sleeve but
tons and scarf pins, hand painted on
pearl, after the manner Of the costly
dress buttons of the day.
The gossamer rubber waterproof
becomes more and more popular, and
is the favorite garment for wet
weather. New styles are in dolman
shape, with long, pointed hoods.
Floral pockets for evening dresses
are basket shaped punches Of bios.
soms-roses, heliotropes, daisies, for.
get'me-nots, ctc.-with handles Of
twisted stems, supple vines or flower
wreaths.
New bonnets recently imported are
in the small capote shape. Much
bead embroidery, soft chenille and
thick ostrich feathers, Persian tinsel
and plush, with brilliant ornaments
form the trimmings.
The Foster kid glove continues ex.
tremely popular with elegant dressers
The popularity of this glove is The
fastening, the glove being laced, mol
buttoned, and thus adapting itself Il
any sized wrist.
The latest thing in evening gloves il
theSara Bernhardt. twenty-five inches
long. The gloves iastens only at The
wrist and above that wrinkles styllshly
on the arm TO the elbow. A serpent
bracelet is the correct thing 10 wear
with it.
The new pearl passemeuteries ar,
magnificent. Tassels and flower
wrought on Brussels net, whole dres
fronts and wide bands and one superI
set intended for a wedding robe ba
raised marriage bells and white peal
doves forming part Of the pattern.
New hosiery is Of Isle thread an,
silk in all the fashionable shades, will
open clocks and embroidered more o
less deliberately. Vertical stripes il
cardinal ard old gold, navy blue an,
cardinal, etc., are novel, while Tn.
old fashion of horizontal stripes is re
yived In many attractive combinations
Opera bonnets are dainty creation
Of plush and chenille and long Ostrich
plumes. A large hat ofFrench felt il
covered with heavy plumes and al
impeyan head on the side sparkles lik,
gems. Another exquisite arrange.
ment is a mass Of crushed pink rose
and fluffy chenille, with gold orla
ments,
The newest fabrics Of the 0henel
silk manufacturers on the Surah bro
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18

THE Knoxville Chronicle, "a republi-
can high-credit paper, argues that
coupons should be made receivable
for taxes as a guarantee of good faith.
About the best guarantee, and it is
one the legislature will have to con-
slider, would be to levy a sufficient tax
TO meet the interest semi-annually.
No settlement will be worth any
thing that does not provide rev.
cnue sufficient to carry it out.
The Chronicle makes one suggestion
which we heartily approve, which is
this that the pew bonds issued in
lieu Of the old mes should be made Of
small denominations SO as 70 induce
the people here in the state to invest
in them. AS it is the bonds are mostly
held by capitalists at a distance, and
all money paid out as interest on such
bonds goes away never to retura in
any shape. If the bonds we're
held by the people of
Tennessee the money collected to pay
the interest would be paid out again
and kept in circulation at home. This
would be a much more healthy state
of affairs and besides strengthen the
sentiment Of state credit and remove
any possible prejudice against holders
at a distance, who cannot be supposed
to take any interest in our
local affairs. Many Of our
well-to-do farmers, and citizens Of
other classes are quietly investing in
United States bonds, who would no
doubt prefer Tennessee bonds at a
little better rate of interest, provided
they felt sure it would be as promptly
paid. We hope this debt question
will be finally disposed Of by the next
legislature. A majority of the demo.
Gratis and all the republicans have
expressed themselves in favor Of
this proposition, which was discussed
and fought over from one end Of the
state to the other, The issues were
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
THRILLING RACE.
How a Georgia Ok Cart Put a
a Railroad Timetable TO
Blush.

Columbus Gs } Enqlircr.l
Just asthe 5.39 pm. eastward bound
fast pail train was steamlpg out Of
0pelika, a hack containing three Irish
gentlemen drove up to the depot Of
the Western railroad, only to be told
that the train that they were in search
Of was that just disappearing behind
the curve. Business of tile most
pressing nature demanded their pres
ence in Columbus at s o'clock. The
hack which had brought them to the
depot had left, so nothing remained
for them to hire but a small four.
OK team, the animals Of which were
helping their driver to finish a hand
full Of sugar corn fodder aud a pone Of
cornbread.
Five dollars" said one, MI. Col
Inns, ito carry me to Columbus
Five dollars MORE, said another,
Mr.. COoney, "tQ carryus there agaiD-t
8 o'clock"
Five dollars more" said the
third, Mr. Bruton, ito get in ahsai
Of the train"
SO much money to be made, all in
two hours and twenty minutes, set the
driver crazy. He looked at his team
for a moment and then at the thirty
miles which lay between him ana
Columbus, and then at the probable
ard partly possible SIS to be made by
fulfilling the gentlemen's desires.
Use yer man, boss" he said, and
cracking his raWhide whip he mounted
his cart and started on his Journey.
The frs mile was made in slow time,
but alter that they warmed up, aud in
an hour they had caught up with the
rain on the east side Of Salem
The darkness Of the evening prevented
the passengers on the train from see.
ing the race, but the train, with IL,
red light and fiery furnace, was dis
tinctly visible to the ex-cart passen
gers as they whirled over the wager
road that lay alongside the railroad
and they were more and more delighted
as they saw the distance increasing be
tween them. At Smiths Station tht
mail train was entirely lost sight Of
and in two hours from the time tn,
train left 0pelika the rattle Of wheel
might be heard as it rolled over tn,
upper bridge into Columbus.
"BOys." said Collins. as soon AZ The,
had domieiled at q hotel we havl
beaten the train by twenty minutes
let us 60 to the depot and see it creep
ing in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
Growing Confidence in the Fl
naneial SOundness OF
the South.
American Exchanged

American Exchanged
Dealers in miscellaneous securitiec
report renewed inquiry of late from
various sources for southern stocks
and bonds, and in some cases there is
already a noticeable improvement in
prices. There can be no doubt that
the most direct road to the wealth
aud prosperity which the south once
enjoyed, but which it lost during the
war, is by maintaining home credit at
all hazards. Poverty stricken as the
south has been, this rule, strictly
followed, was sure Of enforcing
many haFdships, but they were
not a title Of the evils that have all
ready attended the attempts at repu
diation. This fact the thinking. OBJ
serving portion Of the south is begin
ming to realize more fully than at any
previous time since the war, and the
result is seen in the recent elections.
Commenting upon the issue that was
before the people Of Tennessee and
the happy result attained, the Nash
vile American, which has always
been outhpoken In favor Of paying the
state debt and municipal debts, has
the following
The question is settled. \ =
By more than three fourtbs
Of the entire vote, the state is for pre-
serving the public faith. When the
legislature, the immediate representa-
tive of the people, is considered, the
verdict IS all the more emphatic.
There are a thousand ways in which
the beneficial effects Of this victory
for right and justice will make them
selves manifest, not the least Of which
will be the apnraeci.sion Of the south.
ern state, municipal and other cor.
poration securities, The time has ar
rived when there is a lively demand
tor all securities that promise a fair
rate Of interest and prompt payment
at maturity, and in fact it is becom
ing difficult to obtain securities o.
this kind without payment of a heavy
premium. Let the southern people
satisfy the capitalists Of the north thar
they intend to pay their debts, and tn,
south will not be in want Of money t
develop every industry that promises
a fair return for the investment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
A Word 70 Our Readers.

When you read Of a remedy tbat
will cure all diseases, beware Of it; bui
when you read Of a pure vegetable
compound which claims to cure only
certain parts Oft body, and furnishes
high proof that it does this, you can
safely try It and with the assurance
that it will help you. This is just
what Warmers Safe Kidneyand Live
Cure does. 1t cures all troubles of the
lower portion Of the body and none
b hers. 1t will not help the tooth
ache, ear-ache nor consumption, but
it will put your body in a vigorous
and healthy state where you can enjoy
life and appreciate its good things.
Try it.
Sold wholesale by S. Mansfield &
Co.. and w. N. Wilkerson & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18

burned, also his shirt bosom. and his
eyebrows singed Of, and the hair.
where not protected by the hat.
To-day he is unable TO see and can
scarcely hear. His face is swollen
and ridged as if by a SHARP instrument.
The boy is in great pain, and NAV
lose both sight aud hearing. There
was no n near him except his little
nine year old sister at the time. The
burning is said by physicians to have
been produced by an electric FIRE. Il
is the occasion Of universal wonder
and comment here, being an unusual
case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
NOTICE TO UREDIrORs.
Non.Resldent and CredItOr's Notice.


No. es05-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
County, Tenn.-W. A. Holt. administrator
ofN. B. Holt, deceased, vs., @. A, Wilcox
ct al,
IT appearing from the bill in this cause that
i II Is a proceeding institute to wind 10 and
settle the estate of N. B. Holt, deceased, as
an insolvent estate; it is therefore ordered
that all parties claiming to be interest in said
estate make their appearance herein at the
courthouse Of Shelby county, in Memphis, on
or before the first Monday in January, 1881,
and have themselves made parties defend
ant hereto and exhibit and establish their
demands, or the sam will be forever barred;
II also appearing from affidavit in this cause
that the attendants, N. b. Holt, H. McGee,
j. II. Erwing, Charles Barton and Lizzio f..
Barton are non-residents Of the State Of Ten
nessee; II is therefore ordered that they
make their appearance herein, at the court
house OfShelby county, in Memphis, Tenn,
on or before the first Monday in January
1881, and plead, answer demur to complain
and bill, or the same will be taken for con-
fessed as TO them and set for hearing OK part;
barred; and that a copy Of thee orders DO
published once q week, for four successive
weeks, In the Public Ledger.
This 10th day Of November, 1880.
A copy-Attest'
r, j, BLACK, Clerk and Master.
BYE 3. MoHENRY, DC. & NJ.
Taylor & Carroll, sol. for complt.
80 6s "a 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
Reeds altEdge Tonic preyenls malarI!


San Antonio speeial 10 New Orleans Tines
Thursday evening Fred Bader, II
years old, son og Constable Bader,
went home from school aud found his
parents gone. He went ID the cup.
board to slice of a piece of bread,
buttered it, then went IN font Of the
house, sat down on q gaze post and
began eating, In a few seconds he
was enveloped in a fame which passed
around the house to the irrigation
ditch and was lost, Freddie's sister
near by saw the fame and described
it as a ball offre. Freddie's hat was
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
Thursday Evening nov. IS. 1850

The Nashville American Of the 18th
gives a revised list of the next general
assembly which foOts up as follows.
In the senate, democrats, 16; republi-
cans, 8; greenbackers. |. In the house
democrats, 81; republicans, 36; green
hackers, 2. Total democrats, SO; re-
publicans, A; greenbackers, ga dem
ocratic majority of on joint ballot
over the republicans and green
hackers combined. A safe working
majority, but not much to brag on.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
Attachment Notice.
Iloa-ResIdent Nouee.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county,
Tenn Cornelia c.. Stout W.. John Stout.
I appearing from the sheriff return in this
Il cause thatth he defendant, John Stout, is ne.
70 be found in his county; tits therefore srder-
% thai be make his appearance herein, al
the courthouse Of Shelby. county, in Men-
December, 1880, and plead, answer or demur
70 complainant bill, or the same will be taken
for confessed as to him aud set for hearing
ex.parte, and-that a copy Of this order be
published onco a week for four successive
weeks IN the PUBLIC LEDGER.
This S0th day of October, 1880.
A copy-Attest.
r.. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By X. ,. McllEyRY, d. C. < NJ.
Goodwin, Dix 4 GoOdloe, sol. for compl't.
526 81 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18
MepicINAL.
M~on-rssIdey MAIZE

No. ssol-In the ioborc.rv o,n,, 80
ppoSsty' Isnr Amanda F. Roberts rs
bspsa, ing from afidavit In this cause that
nam ~.efendant, Robert R. Roberts Il q
H. ssidents Of tho State Of Tennessee; I. Is
ance herein, at the Courthouse Of SkSiby
county in Memphis, Tenn, on or before the
nrst Monday in January, 1881, and plead,
answer oT .demur TO complainant bill, or me
same will 30 taken for confessed as to him
w ~ IoI nearing ex:parte; and that a copy
ION successive weeks in the Public Ledger.
A COPY Attest.
ROBERT J. BLACK, clerk and master,
BYE.B MoHENRY, D. @. q N.
b. b. Barnes, sol. for compile.
- ca &c ID u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-18

Pleasant to the taste, surprisingly
quick in effect and economical in price
mo wonder that DR.. Bulls cough
syrup is the leading preparation Of its
kind in the market.