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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-26
Trustees sale.

DY virtue ofa deed Of trust made to me on
ID the 18th day Of May, 1875, recorded in
oe2E no, :, pageS Ses' SsO ana Sgl, record book
paying the balance 4 the Indebtedness secur.
cd therein, l will offer for sale at public auc-
ton to tho highest bidder for cash, on the
premises. Mt Coldwater, Tate county, Miss,
Thursday, July Ist, 1850,
at II m, the following described real estate:
One square acre in the extreme northeast
corner Of the northeast quarter IN "a OF seq
ton thirty-0ns t3i In township four () Of
range seven CDwest, in the town Of Coldwater,
Tate county, Mississippi, together with all
the buildings and improvements thereon.
All right Of equity of redemption Is waived.
Tho title is believed to be good, out / convey
only NJ trustee.
alO6 W. A. GOODMAN, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-26

Entered at the PostOfice at Memphis, Tenn.
as secOnd-class matter.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-26

National Democratic Ticket.
For PRESIDENT:
W. s. HANCOCK, OF PENNSYLVANIA.
For YIoE-PRRsIDENT:
W. II. ENGLISH. OF INDIANA.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-26
Trustees sale.

Under and by virtue of o certain dad ,
- trust, executed TO me ms trustee. bearinat
a oa me 9th day Of January, 1875, duly reeordss
cd In book No, lO4, page 525, ofthe Reeister1s
once OF Shelby county, Tennessee. deSsnIss
having been made therein, l will, on '
Tuesday, the 18th day of July, 1880.
at the southwest corner of Main and Mad;so,
streets, in the Taxing District Of SbaIIIa
county, tennessee, late city of Mempbisl ~
~ O'Clock, noon, sell Mt public auction 10 IL
nlgnest bidder for cash, u certain LOT Of lend
IN the city of Memphis, now TAXING Distr;ott
OF snelDy county, Tenn, commencing AT n
point on the north line Of Carolina street 9o0,
Ieet east OF the intersection Of Careiins onT
Elntn streets and running thence east with.
the north line of Carolina street M feet. N nnca
az rlght angles with Carolina street and nsraI-
lel with Ninth street $50 feet north. tbannao
west and parallel with Carolina street. IA faot
70 10 the east line Of a lot heretofore
conveyed by John @. Saint to LindaTer. Aro
n9lq a go.i thence south with The line az
salo 10y w teet to the beginning, being n nor
tlon Of block No. 80 in that portion Of sssiJ
CITY OF Memphis heretofore known as For
TleEerlng, and the same conveyed Ia IL
Iane by John Thumbs. LOU
EQUITY q redemption waived. Title h
ileved TO be good, but / will only cow, De
June llth, 1880. Aon'"' lr9s' .ee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-26
thursday, the 22d day Of July, 1880,

in legal hours. in front Of the courthouse, In
the Taxing District Of Shelby county, Tenn,
proceed to sell, to the highest bidder, for
cash, the following described property, To-
wit;
An undivided half Of the following piece
Of real estate, situated on the west side Of
Main street, in the city Of Memphis, Shelby
county, Tennessee, bounded and described as
follows; beginning at a point on the west line
Of Main street 37H feet south Of the intersec-
ton of the west line OF Main street and the
south limo Of Tolbert street; thence south with
the west line Of Main street ga feet; thence
west 1857 feet to an alley; thence north with
said alley S7h feet; thence east 1i8% feet to
the beginning point.
Leyiod on as the property Of defendant,
Rembert Trezeyant, TO satisfy said judgment,
interest and costs.
Memphis, 23d day Of June. 1880.
". Il. MCGOWAN,
Sheriff Of Shelhy county, Tenn,
BY DAN'L G.. SHIRLEY. ID. S.
Smith 4 Collier, Attorney for Plaintiff.
100 1906 lie
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-26

EVENING. June 20, 1850
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-26
1OO 1Os Ia ms
sherIR,s Sale of Real Estate.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that by vir-
i tue oftwo writs ofyenditioni exponas TO mo
BY county, Tenn, in the case Of Porter, Tay-
Tor y Go. vs.. Rembert Trezevant, judgment
rendered on the 18th day Of April, 1850, for the
sum 81 eighty-three dollars and twenty cents,
and in the case Of Benz. Bebb vs.. Rembert
Of April, 1880, for the SUN Of eiehty-fve dol
lars and twenty-eight cents, both judgments
amounting in the aggregate to the sum Of one
hundred and aixty-eight dollars and forty
eight cents, with interest and costs Of suits. 10
satisfy said Judgment. etc / will. on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-26

IuU Till UINI
NEWS mDAOM
I'M FTHE GnTTTNT
''"''' and the D''' Of any weekly n'"'D'-
In the city OF Memphis and Shelby county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

Only One Dollar.

As the coming campaign is to be an
exciting and interesting one, in which
each party to the contest will put
forth every effort for success, it be-
hooves every Democrat to be posted
to an extent. greater or less, on the
issues which will be involved, and as
the LEDGER proposes to keep with
the times, in news and politics, and
to advocate through veal Or woe, the
cause of Democracy, and give its best
efforts for the election of all Demo.
cratic nominees, from constable to
president, we ask Of the Democrats
that support which will enable us to
make the LEDGER a leading Demo-
cratic paper among the papers of the
state as well as the county. To ena-
BILE every Democrat in the county.
who is not already . subscriber, to
take the LEDGER, we will furnish it
the rest of this year for the low price
of only one dollar, and this, netwith-
standing the price Of paper has ad-
vanced full fifty per cent. in the last
four months.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22
CRIME.
It's Arrogance and Irreprsssiblsnssa,

Although much of the sympathy
that was formerly extended to Offend
ers has disappeared, and the commits
sion of crime is pretty certain to be
visited with condign punishment, it
cannot have escaped attention that it
i. on the increase throughout the civ
ilized world. In Enrope, it delights in
attempts upon the lives of sovereigns
and other prominent personages; but
in this country, it exhibits itself in
every possible manifestation. Our
papers team with accounts of mur-
ders, rapes, robberies, defalcations
and embezzlements. The disgrace of
public accusation and trial, and the
certainty of punishment, neither les
sen the number Of them or diminish
the arrogance of those that commit
them. 1t would seem that dread Of an
unfathomable future Is losing Its hold
as a restraint upon humsn action.
Even suicides are common, and num-
bers are shaking off this mortal coil
by self-infiicted death. Are such
deeds only illustrations of the persist
ence and hardihood which crime has
exhibited in all ages and among all
societies, or are they to be attributed
to special causes existing at the
present time, to laxity of morals con-
nected with diffusion of false scien-
tiic assumption, or are they to be
traced to unjustifiable hope of pardon
based upon exaggerated views Of the
merciful character of God inculcated
with ecclesiastical authority? The
cause Of this crime, il a special one
exists. is worthy of being inquired
into and removed if possible. As q
reformatory measure and as deterrinp
from the commission of crime, pun
ishment, and even hanging, are be-
ginning to assume the appearance of
being failures. The doomed go to
prison and ascend the scaffold with
firm steps, the would-be-regicide es-
teens himself self-appointed sacri-
flee for popular right and therefore
demands applause, and those that
have acted more ignobly and confess
ed even sorrow for their deeds, ex-
hibit in their demeanor and speech
confidence that death is but an ave.
nue. to paradise.
4 The crowds assembled at execu-
ticns admire the pluck of such as die
game, but although apparently hang
ing seems to be a failure under some
circumstances, society has at least
the satisfaction of knowing that there
after ii will be free from renewed ex-
hibitions OF devilishness by those that
suffer the extreme penalty Of the Law.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

In this issue of the LEDGER will be
found the advertisement of &. w.
Baker, one of the leading real estate
agents in the state of Missouri. Mr..
Baker is q reliable, shrewd business
man, always having the interest oi
Audrain county uppermost in his
mind. Parties who wish to buy OF
sell real estate should not fail to place
their business in his hands. He has
every facility to reach buyers OF
sellers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22
City Council.


The new city council elected the
following officers last Monday night !:
Luther B. Smith, night watchman.
B. 7. Warford, street commits
sioner.
j. H. Hill, assessor.
S. NJ. Locke, treasurer.
Rufus Hisey, weigher.
p. I. Kelly, Sexton.
w. B. McIntire, engineer.
S. W. Buckley, superintendent of
the cemetery.
J. M. Gordon, president Of the
council.
Ex-Maycr Pollock made a neat lit
tie speech, which was followed by a
well-timed inaugural by Mayor Bass
ford. We have not room for either
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

While in st. Louis this week, we
had the pleasure of meeting our friend
Shannon c. Douglass, prosecuting
attorney of Boone county. We hear
good deal of talk among his friends
about his being a candidate for State
Senate. Mr.. Douglass Is talented
lawyer, and a thorough Democrat.
He would fill the office with great
ability.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

respectfully call the attention of
the public to the large stock of all
kinds OF FURNITURE, now on eX-
hibitlon i'll nay storerconn. | would
be pleased to have the public call and
examine my goods and prices, aud |
guarantee satisfaction in every re-
spect.
In addition to the above, | have
engaged in UNDERTAKING, and have
procured very fine hearsc, which is
at all times ready for funerals.
have also full line of collins, cas-
kets, etc. which offer as low as they
can be sold. Soliciting share of the
public patronage, | remain
Respectfully.
VIM. IIiN/E.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

Miss Callie Poteet, the accom-
piished daughter of our postmaster,
has been sworn in as ''clelkess." She
says she can handle more male than
all the rest of the family. She is a
sprightly girl and will prove a very
proficient clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

All the politicians in the State were
in st. Louis at the immigration Meet
ing. Every man is in the hands of
his friends. There are a great many
"friends," or some of the ''friends"
have great many hands.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22
Notice OF Letters Granted.

NOTICE. Of Letters GrAnted-
Notice is hereby given that letters
tes stamentary Oh the estate of d.. w.
Gamble, deceased, bearing date. Feb.
14th. 1880. are granted, Mary Gamble
executrix. All parties having elaims
against the estate must present them
within two years or they may be de-
sbarred. NARY GAMBhE,
/ a-at. Execut X.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

'sThere is one difference, however,
between Grant and Washington
st. Louis Globe-Democrat That
cne is enough.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

When you go to st. Louis stop a
the Ives House, corner of Twelfth
and Olive streets, the cheapest and
best house in the city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

Andy Harrison is making prepara-
tions to burn more brick this season,
than was ever burned in Mexico be-
fore
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

A woman was the inventor of the
hay-press. She got the idea from
wishing she could be hugged on all
sides at once.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

This being political year there
will be no editorial excursion-sim-
ply convention at Sedalia. This is
a business year for journalists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

Rev. I. J. Wheat is publishing a
neat little religious paper called
Church and Home,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

While in St. Louis, we dropped
into Hart's hat store. Jim is clever
fellow, and keeps the best hats in the
State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

Mrs. E. D. Graham has recovered
from her injuries received from a fall
Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

The Linton District Medical Soci-
ETY., after most interesting session,
adjourned last week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

d. H. Mcintyre, of Audrain, is
recognized as one nf the few leaders
of the Democratic party of the state.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

The oyster is looking forward with
pleasure to the summer vacation.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

The girls now wear silk caps
They look like female brakesmen.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

The man that beats Hockaday will
be Governor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

The political pot in this county will
soon be boiling-red hot.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

We noticed, while in st. Louis,
this week, that Andrain's candidates,
Carroll and Mcintyre, are we'll known
all over the state, each having host
of friends by whom they will receive
strong support.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

Mr.. 3. Pearson has returned from
Texas and gone into business in Van
dalla, this county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

Congress will adjourn some time in
May.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22
Internal Revenue---Fourth District.
Aas 10 IN 4 MIA I.,Ao,.., al DE..1

Internal Revenue---Fourth District.
Maj. r. Z. Lawder, Internal Reye-
nue. Collector for the Fourth District,
Missouri, takes control next Monday
morning. The Major will remove the
office to Mexico few days after he
takes charge. He has appointed O.
c. Bryson resident Deputy Collector
at Louisiana, G. P. Haywood atHan-
nibal, and DIR. Brown ut Kirksyille.
His office force at this place will in
clude Charles w. Bright (formerly
with Gen. Stewart), Deputy aud Chief
Clerk, and George W. Archer, for
merly Deputy, at Montgomery City.
The district includes - counties,
beginning at the Iowa line on the
Mississippi river, thence southward
along that river to the mouth Of the
Missouri river, thence westward along
the north bank of the Missouri to the
western limit Of Howard 0oanty,
thence north to the Iowa IL and
thence east to the point 6rsti 1med.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22
CONFESSION.

was drunk the night Inflow was
shot. Nathan Faucet and Emma
Mickey, colorcd (who is now in the
penitcntiary for larceny, planned
the murder. Emma told me about it
that afternoon. She said the boys
would shoot him over at the G. & A.
Il X. crossing by the creek. l said
no; that is too far from his home. Joe
Hicks, Nathan Faucet and Jake
MuIdrow were to do the shooting. l
did not see Joe fire the gun, but the
boys told me that he did. AS | was
walking along with Inflow toward the
barn, saw gun sticking out from
behind a stump on the creek (the
boys could not get chance to kill
him at the railroad crossing, and We
had gotten him over there by Emma
Mickey and l shouting he came over
to see us.) l knew the boys were
there with the gun, and as soon as
got near the stump l stopped him
aud asked him for Il chew OF tobacco,
and stepped away from him, when
they shot him. l was sorry for il
right away. l was drunk, or don't
think | should have helped, for /
liked him. | was about 10 feet from
him when he was shot. He had his
hands in his pockets looking for the
tobacco for me. | want to quit my
wicked ways and get ready to die,
and then l want to be hung. l an
IS years old; my parents died wher
1 was years old; then went to liv,
with uncle Sam Watkins, who is my
uncle IN Menard county, Illinois
he beat me, and treated me very
badly. When was Is years old
left him, and thought l was going tt
marry a young man who lived neal
us; he fooled me and 1 have beer
away from home and very bad eve
since. l would like to be better
but can't. l have no home, ant
want to be hung as soon as / can ge
ready to die"
1t seems strange indeed that sh'
should come back to certain death
but to any one who has heard he
story it is easily explained. She i
desperate. She has no home, nj
friends and no money-kicked ant
stunned by all. By some crook O
her imagination, she thinks Inlov
follows her, and she can find no peac
for him. The whole secret is that sh
is guilty, and knows it, and wants t.
die. We only hope that she will d.
as she says she will try to do, ant
that is, prepare for death.
The two "guilty" parties, Nath
and Jake, were sentenced to be hang
ed on the second of April. Thel
|, attorneys thought they would appea
the case, but upon further examina
ton thought it useless and merel.
asked for respite of two weeks il
. which time the prisoners could pre-
pare for death. The Governor thel
respited them until last Friday. tn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

We see an article entitled, "Any
thing in the post office for Watts ?"
from the Mexico LEpGER-Bob.
Whites paper-copied extensively
in the eastern and northern papers.
One of them credits the article to the
Mexican Ledger; Glasgow paper
heads them all by giving the credit
to the Mexico, New York, Ledger.
Give the Devil his due. Bob White
wrote the article. 1t is his inimita-
BILE style; it shows it in every line.-
Fulton Enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

Go to John Schumacher Res
taurant for your square meal, and he
also has plenty of well ventilated
rooms for dodgers by the day or week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1880-04-22

Among the gloomy paraphernalia
of the hangman's art, no instrument
occupies greater prominence than
the long, slender cord at whose end
human being is to dangle like an
exaggerated tassle. The rope by
which Nathe Faucet and Jake Null
drow were .'roped' into eternity was
of the best hemp. During the week it
had been boiled in soap suds and
handled IN other ways to make it
supple.
The black caps were simple ar
rangement of black bombazine almost
shapeless, in form more like bags
than q head covering, and reminded
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12

alone at this hour, trying to work off his
papers because afraid to 60 home till he
has?"
aid rather not try" answered brother
John, winking hard, as he stroked the little
fellow beside him, which, by-the-by, looked
like very ragged yellow door-mat. l think
brother John winked hard, but 1 can't be
sure, for l know l did; and for a minute
there seemed to be dozen little newsboys
dancing before my eyes.
There Goes our car, and It's the last" said
John, looking at me.
"Let it 60, but don't leave the boy" and
1 frowned at John for limiting such a thing.
"Here is his car. Now, my lad, bolt your
last oyster, and come on"
Goodnight, ma'aml Thankee. STRIP croak-
ed the grateful little voice, as the child was
caught up in Johns strong hands and set
down on the car step.
With word to the conductor and small
business transaction, we left Jack coiled up
in corner to finish his nap as TRANQUILITY as
if it wasn't midnight, and knocking
round" might not await him at his journeys
end.
We didn't mind the storm much as we
plodded home; and told the story to Rosy
face, next day. His interest quite reconciled
me to the shifts and sneeZes of bad cold.
IF /. saw that poor little boy, Aunt Wee
DIV, I'd love him lotsl' said Freddy, with a
world of pity in his beautiful child's eyes.
And, believing that others also would be
kind to little Jack and such as he, l tell the
story.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
A ThoughtIess Boy Punished
Is. B. Bell, in Golden Days.l

IS. 3. Bell, in Golden Days.
IL shall never forget" remarked a friend
of ours once. aan incident of my childhood
by which 1 was taught to be careful not to
wound the feelings of the unfortunate. A
number of US school children were playing
by the roadside, one Saturday afternoon,
when the stage-coach drove up to neigh
boring tavern, and the passengers alighted.
As usual, we gathered around to observe
them. Among the number was an elderly
man, with cane, who got out with much
difficulty, and. when on the ground, he
walked with the most curious contortions.
His feet turned one way, his knees another,
and his whole body looked as though the diff
ferent members were independent of each
other, and every one was making motions to
suit itself.
IL unthinkingly shouted, Look at old
RattlebonesP while the poor man turned his
head, with an expression of pain which l
can never forget. just then, to my sur
psise and extreme horror, my father came
around the corner, and, Immediately step
ping up to the stranger, shook his hand
warmly, and assisted him to walk to our
house. which was but short distance.
81 could enjoy no more play that after
noon, and when tea-time came would gladly
nave uluuOn III oCili DNb l. hhON Shot WOuiU
be in vain, and so tremblingly went into the
sitting room. To my great relief, the stranger
did not recognize me, but remarked pleas
antly to my father, as he introduced me:
Such a fine 10y was surely worth the
savingP
"How the words cut me to the quick My
father had often told me the story of friend
who had plunged into the river to save me,
as 1 was drowning, when an infant, and
who in consequence of cold then taken,
had been made cripple by inhammatory
rheumatism; and this was the man 1 had
made butt of ridlcule and a laughing-stock
for my compartment
81 tell you, boys and girls, would give
many dollars to have the memory of that
event taken away. If ever you are tempted
as 1 was, remember that, while no good
come of sport whereby the feelings of others
are wounded, you may be laying up for your
selves painful recollections that will not leave
YOU for lifetime"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
THE HOME.

IL Is not doubted that have . home In that
place where each has established his hearth and
the Of his possessions and fortunes; whence he
will not Depart II nothing calls him away; whence If
he has departed he seems be a wanderer and II he
Law.
"Then stay at home my heart, and rest
The bird Is safest in its nest;
Ger all that hutter their wings and ny
hawk Is lowering In the sky;
To stay at home is best"
-Longfellow.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12

"You want a hogging that's what you
want" said a parent to an unruly son. 81
know it, dad; but I'll try and get along with
out it" returned independent hopeful.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12

Indigestion, Dyspepsia. nervous prostra-
ton, and all forms OF general debility relieved
by taking Mensman's PeptoniZed Beef Tonic,
the only preparation of beef containing its en-
tire nutritious properties. 1t is not a mere
stimulant, like the extracts of beef, but con-
tains blood-making, force-generating and llfe-
sustaining properties; is invaluable in all en-
feebled conditions, whether the result of ex-
haustiOn, nervous prostration, overwork or
acute disease; particularly If resulting from
pulmonary complaints. CASWELL, HAZ-
ARD & CO.. Projectors, New York.