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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

Latest styles of wall paper now
being received at Marcus Jones, 1864
Second street, who is ready and anx-
GUS to sell and hang the same ct most
reasonable terms. 1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02
To the Voters of Shelby County:

ENCOURAGED by expressions Of good win
~ and approval from every quarter, with
out regard TO party, for which | an grateful,
/ hereby announce myself as q candidate for
reelection to the Office Of County Trustee.
promising. if reelected, the same hdelity as
in the mast 10 every trust the office with its
extraordinary responsibilities imposes.
oof GEO. B FLEECE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02
7N~on-residoni N0iIce.

No. a677-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tennessee-John W Voegeii VS..
Chas. Hippel ct al
TT appearing from affidavit in this cause
j that the defendants, August Maurer,
Bertha Maurer, Otto Maurer and Amelia
Maurer are nOn residents Of the State Of Ten
nessee; it is therefore ordered that they make
their appearance herein, az the courthouse OF
Shelby county, in Memphis, Tenn, on or be-
fore the first Monday in October, 1880, and
plead, answer or demur to complainant
bill, or the same will be taken for con-
fesSed as to them and set for hearing
~ex-parte, aud that a copy Of this order be
published once a week, for four successive
weeks, in the Public Ledger.
This the Gath day Of July, 1880.
A cOpy-attest:
r. ] BLACK, clerk and master.
By E. B. MoHESRY, d. G. and NJ.
Weatherford Il Estes, Solicitors for com
plAinant. l26 liz 1888 1A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

The LEDGER book and job printing
office, together with its book bindery,
is prepared to execute work with
ineatnsss and dispatch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02
OUR CHEAP COLUMN.

A IL advertisements under the head Of For
"A Rent, For sale, Wanted, Lost, Strayed,
per line for each insertion, and Is cents per
line for one week. b
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02
JOHN WALSH UNDERTAKEN,
81 Second Street. l43t
Last Weeks Mortality.

Out of a total death list in this city
last week of16, butt were white, and
of these 3 were infants, and the re-
naming 2 we're feminines, who died
in giving birth to children. Not a
single white adult died in the city
during the week, except the two men
toned and five adults of all colors are
included in the death list. One
colored girl of IA years
died of typhoid fever. One
colOred boy of IA years Of congestive
chill, one colored child of measles,
two infants were carried off by diar-
rh@a, one by dentition, two were still
born, one died of lockjaw, one Of
Group, and the remaining list, old and
young of scattering disorders, not one
Of which have resemblance to any
kind Of fever, except the case Of
typhoid alone alluded to. For mid
summer this is exceedingly healthful
and encouraging.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

Why throw away your illustrated
papers and magazines when you can
have a nice book made from them at
the LEDGER bindery2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

from their woes and enjoy healthful
Whit of pure air and healing atmos-
phere.
Mr.. Ben Bingham, of the Seventh
ward, complains that his household of
six persons was not taken by the CEN
sus e%numerator. This, however, will
not prevent him from voting as often
as usual next Thursday.
The romantic scenery in the woods
about the city's environs drew many
people yesterday, and our highways
we're clear of ~wayfarers, especially
during the middle hours, when the
sun hung high in the heavens.
Hon. ]. H. Smith, Of Rayburn we
nue., pays particular attention to fruit
and grape growing. Specimens of
peaches and grapes left at this Office
prove that we livein a garden spot of
the world. This fruit is large, clear,
perfectly developed and juicy. Mr..
Smith raises it only for home use, but
a few acres, such as he has at home,
would yield a handsome income.
Hold on here, let me interfere you.
Why isn't you a publican ?" Thus
spoke an old darky as he squatted on
the grass at a greenbackers meeting,
Saturday evening last, on Court
street extended, while Mr.. Rich
mond was Grating in behalf of his
d%windling party. The speaker opened
his remarks with why are you col
ored voters all leaving us ?n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02
TAKEN UP.
ROOMS AND BOARD.

A LARGE Bay Horse, barefoOted, BY @ Lof.
"a land. Trigg avenue. near river. lS2 VA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

There will be a meeting of the dem
ocratic executive committee to-mor-
row, Tuesday, at II m, August Sd.
By order of the Chairman.
NJ. F. KENNEDY,
Sec'y Dem. Elk. Com.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02
Saturday, zth August. IssO.

on the southwest corner ofMain and Madison
streets, in the Taxing District of Shelby conn
ty, late city Of Memphis, Tenn, proceed to
sell at public auction for cash TO the highest.
bidder, a certain lot Of land in the CITY Of
described as follows, to.wit:
beginning at the intersection Of the north
SIDE, OF jackson street with the east side az
sixth street and running thence northwaTaiv
with the east line Of jackson street $50 feet,
ssnenee eastwavdly parallel with jackson street
street 100 feet to the north line of jackson
street.; thence westwardly with the north line
OF jackson street so feet 10 the beginning. he-
ing part Of lots numbers IL, 10 andl4, in block
70. ~ Of that part of the said city Of Memnhis
formerly called Fort Pickering,
Memphis, July 2, 1890.
SAMUEL HIRSOH, =
Trustee and Secretary of the BIuf C;tv
OSla Building and Loan Association.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

GOOD Board and Lodging at "a per week at
VI 3 and 10 Beal street. Day board So per
week; single meals. 25 cents 1872 1853.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

IN Planters Insurance Building, very desir-
i able offices and bedrooms, single or in
suits. Prices reasonable. lG 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02
-WAMTED.

TINE brick dwelling No. lsH st. Martin
street. Apply to j. R. CREAM, 272
Front street. cat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

nWELLING-22S Adams street; ten rooms,
~ in good repair. win rent very cheap.
Apply Wa. GAGE & BRO,
TAT 800 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02
Trustees Sale.

Under and by virtue of a certain deed of
~ trust made TO me, duly recorded in book
No. l22, page 1889 of the Registers office OF
Shelby county, Tennessee, 10 secure tho pay
ment Of a certain Indebtedness and interest
70 the Bluff City Building and Loan Associa-
ton, default having been made therein, I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02
FOR RENT.

a NICE cottage ~ squares east Of the
II t%urn-table on Poplar street. Apply to
M. L. BACON, Agent, No. 5 Madison street.
lit
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

TWO good House Painters, Immediately.
l. Apply at $50 Second street. Paint shop
upstairs. 1873 1874
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

V0UNG COlored Man to work in the Turk
i ish Bath House,
1873 1856 Ne. 81 Adams street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

A SALESMAN for a wholesale and retail
n business, acquainted with the CITY and
country trade. Address main Street." this
Office, 1873 1873
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-02

A WHITE Woman to cook, wash aud iron
n for small family. Apply at 2lS fernando
street 1873 1875
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08
STATE TAXEION.

All intelligent gentleman, who is
we'll posted or tic subject OF State
taxation, and who writes as to ez-
press his endorsement OF what We
said last week, especially as 10 the
defects in the existing system OF as-
sessing lakes in this State, sfers the
following suggestion fer cur slabor.
alton:
You might add: that it is an
open secret that in some Of the
wealthieat counties in the State, the
assessors openly and with intent, re-
daco assessments far Below tbs reai
valuation Of the property assessed
for the avowed purpose Of saving
,hose counties from paying State re
venue.
New it takes but half an eye to
see that this is an Intentional, gross
fraud upon other counties. But the
State tax is doubtless soon to bs
raised to 40, so or perhaps go cents
on this 500. When this happens the
II aud will be toe g:lavous to be
borne, and, as yon say, a remedy
must be found. I beg to suggest the
remedy as follows:
II. Better assessOrs than no have
in the various counties, and fewer Of
them.
-. 4 State board Of squaIi1a-
llon composed of Z, 8 or IL good
men, (not assessors.) nominated by
The Governor and confirmed by the
Senate, to equalizs valuations among
the counties. Your thinking read
ers will Gee the effect.
8. A fair assessment Of Railroad
property in the State.
elf the next legislature will work
out these ideas and shape thsm int
laws, our tax lists, 10 my osinien
will show $5O0,0OO.OoO, and approx
mate justice will bs done to every
body. ThOse counties and persons
whose property has been fairly val
ued have q right to demand, 10 tht
name Of common honesty, theae re
FORMS"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08
Official returns from all the States
OF the late Presidential election
how nm the DopuIar vote as follows:

Slater. OF the Winchester Home
Journal, makes strong and fsreible
point on the sbiest organ of the low
tax element-the Franklin ReUte'o-
in this sockdolageF:
The Franklin Rerte1o wants the mem
hers Of the County Court Of its county
CWnIiamsen) to " revolve in their minds
as to the means 5y which their bonds
can be made to approximate something
like par" "It's burning shame says
the Reri4ts. that the paper OF q great
and prosperous county like Williamson
should be hawked about on the streets
at so cents en- the dollar" And yet the
PspieB don't seem to care at what Prlce
the bonds of eur great State are hawked
about at. It's State pride is swallowed
up by its county pride.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08

TIE tkiRBLE RALL MURDERER
The tditalsoi the Bristol Eers visited
the scene OF the late Hawkins county
tragedy, directly sfSsr-tbo occurrence
and gives a detailed and very exciting
account VI the double murder, plan. Of
the house and pursuit and capture Of the
murderer. OF the feudish. perpetEatnE.
OF the deed, who was pursued over the
mountains at the dead Of night, by
Sheriff Blevins, and captured abUu.
twelve miles from the scene OF the muir
der, he gives this interesting account:
Il saw joe Harris BY lamplight. he
is about the NEST securely locked in
man ever saw. The cell itself is a
very secure enc, and is barred and lsck-
cd in q way 10 make human hope sink.
But in the middle Of that large cell
there is an irsn cage ten feet square and
six or seven feet high Il is made ~
huge bars Of irsn, bellies and securely
Iiveted at each crossing OF the bars,
which are not moro than four incues
apart. On its doors Of similar structure
are three huge patent Psdlacks. Harris
feet are secured by heavy fetters, and
to these is secured a strong chain which
passes between the bars and is anchor
ed on the sutside. Over this grim grip
Of doom presides jailer Cock, a man
who picks up his navy six shooter wHen
he goes to let you peep through those
bars, and who will die there before his
game can get away The people are
now quiet, but Joe Harris will surely
nave to face his jury. Capt. Cook open
| ed the door, a work Of several minutes,
and at a word Harris bounded with his
chain to the door, locked US squsrcly In
the face, jerked eff his SLOUGH hat, and
said, "Well, here I Am, gentlemen,
| what 10 you think OF me ?" was pre-
pared 10 sec a iend, thought God had
set his mark on 3 man, who az midnight
could coldly and dextersusly brain i've
| men aud fire 4 house containing sleep.
ing women and children for the purpose
Of robbiug one Of them 70 get his purse
1 Win tue pAANG - = AN" - AZ %. III
1 was greatly surprised. lie vas bright
and COED looking, feet s inches high
weighed about 40 20 100, aged -. Iii
skin was fair, eye clear and save a ligh
msustache CT red cslor, and a very
shSrt glossy beard that seemed % ID,
back on his chin, no seemed eitIe
clearly sDaveu or ysuthiuily oeardiCss
His head was well enough shaped and
though lie said Es could Mother rea.
nor write, lie had readiness and 8crJr
acy of speech and an istoihkgu. appear
auce. lie told the same OLD story, will
which be whiled way the dark near il
which Blevins brought him scrJs
| ClinCh Mountain.
During the day however he acknowl
ell ed from the cage 10 B.evih5 ;hat b
hal lied 10 him. lie shed tears, saII %
knew lac nal 70 die, and meant tAyrcli
ter to lie to him no more. Frem VIVA
l could see Of hi.n De is 1.-the anu asil
as = fox, as active as hare, auI
thought that under that silECn beard
lair kin, clear eye ana handsome Isir
[ could catch feeble gIimpses OF Ih
devil IN him"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08

M&isr Sykes, as VIC see from the Mem
phis Ara5qHche, does not attach much
importance Ia the circular Of the com
mittse of Tennessee bondholders," IS
they represent but few Of the Statc's
creditors -KnorvilIs Dispatch.
There aust be a Democratic pre-
dominance, or at least a Democratic
general manager, in the Tennessee
boudholdsls' association. No other
party possesses SO remarkably the
happy faculty Of utilizing its Dem
phooIs to the destruction of its best
interests, We feel about their cir
cular letter very much as We did
about the result Of the October cleo
ton in Indiana-we wish it hadn'
occurred; because we fear 1t is the
precursor of blight 10 their fond ex-
pectatious and Of great damage to
the quiet and prosperity Of the State
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08

The New YORK papers Of the 28th
publish card from the manager OF
the theatrical company uader whose
auspices The Passion Play was 10
have beou produced at Booths The
tire, ia which it is said: " No man
whoae business success depend up
on the approval and patronage Of
the public, has a right to represent
that which is regarded with disap-
prevail SO positive and expressed in
terms so denuDcistory "a those
which greet the mere announcement
OF an inteltion to produce tho Pas
sion PLAY" Mr.. Abbey adds thai he
feels be has no right to set up his
single opinion against that Of almost
the entire community, aud he has.
therefore, concluded not to give aoy
representation whatever Of the Pas
sioE Play.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08
THE B0FDH0LDERs' CIRCULAR
Nashville American.

Nashville American.
We desire 10 call the attention 81
The New York boudhoIders to very
singular piece OF bad logic ia their
circular. We grant the improve
.nont in the afiairs Of the State. But
this ia . practical question. and uO-
fortunately = political question, since
it descend on the political part Of tho
Government for it's settlement. Oar
OVID views as 10 absolute justice, thu
precise nature and extent Of the Oh.
legation, and Of the ability ef the
State, are Of fsr isss important than
correct Judgment SIS to what is prac
tically possible and feasible. We
nave never at all doubted the ability
Of State like Tennessee 10 carry
with ease and with yearly dininu-
ten Of the burden q debt OF twenty
millions. We haze rot heEitated to
make this assertion when popular
opinion frightened many good mea
into alliance and even acceptance Of
opposite views. Edmund Burke, the
most reseiute and boldeat statesmen,
the least liable to be paric.stricken
by public opinion, defined statesman,
ship TO DO the accomplishment Of al
that was practically possible. We
have labered earnestly for this, hav
isg eRly as hssrt the homer ssd In
terest ef our Own State. The boud'
holders owe US no good will fer we
have not considered them in the case
at all, further than TO urge The accord
Jog to them that justice which Is due
20 eur own honor. For them and
their Interests we do not care cent
except where thOir interests touch
the honor and good namo Of eur
eelvas. Tha State.credit Democrat
have fought long and Winning fight
he bondholdsrs have offered cow
2romiss which would, If they sboulc
remain in 8 liberal frame OF mind
reaay to make slight concessions II
meet divergent views, procure tfen
q final settlement. They took int
account the certainty OF improve
nent in Tennessee when they pro.
posed sach terms. Such improve
ment was a part Of the proposition
impIiedly, at least. and row, becaue,
there are signs Of improvement, the.
propose TO play the keen trader ant
higgle haggIe with view to shari
bargair. This is bad faith. Their.
lie. moreover, a pigheadedness,
abort slghtedness, which will proba
bly, enly appear to them when the,
are Togretting their folly in the In
ture when they 60 to commit eemt
new .blunder, They may be warned
or not, as thoy will; but ne c&a tel
them now that, locking at tho ele
roents which are part Of this prob
lem. they will regret that they has,
ever been led 20 make this shoT.
sighted, sharp move, only worthy I
horseswappar, 0plsss they psuse 81,
consult, reflect, and inform them
selves accurately about Tennessee
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08
REY. j. J. LAFF BRTY OH.YOUNG
PREACHERs MARRYING.

RREA CHERS MARRYING.
Rev. J. J. Lafferty reads the young
preachers lecture about marrying, in
the last issue of the Adrocats, as follows:
"The tins was when young preach
er contemplating mstfiTony con
suited his Elder and Was governed &C.
.eordingly We fear the Junfers of our
day are trife backwards in laying the
matter even before the Lsrd. Or else
the Lord does net communicate by
open vision, or by Urim. or by dream ;
We have q notion that if any divine
response came, it was very brief and ia
one word Don't
As the Conference as it was offers 8
premium fer married men, and as the
hsarts of the under graduates are fully
set in them to lead 4 sister, we viii
venture sentence er TIVE OF counsel to
quit our conscience of duty, nat with
tue vain hspe OF any enc 'iawsrdly d.
costing the advice. We know the
sroverb F.: He that Epits against the wind
spiEs IN his own face.
Imprimis. Cha0se Of a healthy fami.
~, and pick woman Of sound body.
This Is scandalousIy unsentimental, but
it is sense
1t is better to get stout sinner than
pious and hysterical invalid The
former can DO converted. The hype-
chrOndriac may convert her husband
late sinner or sour drone.
De thy diligence to fad out whether
she is lazy. Flee, Oh, young man from
: indslsnt and thrif:lsss woman. Pray
heaven with strsug cries to deliver you
from sn untidY house wife. Does she
1--we music Consider it not, till you
hear her discourse on leavea and yeast
powders Happiness is in the art Of
manipulating hops and Irish potatoes in
such mixture as puffs dough into sweet,
light rolls. Does she lave poetry ? Let
ner be aIso we'll versed in pastry Know
ng Lucille by heart went atone leath-
cry crust. Rhyme is no remedy for the
dyspepsia. Enquire whether she is
quick and expert with the needle, be.
iore concerning yourself about her vo
cal powers. If she can play and patch
90 much The better. And thus endetI
the first less on.
And, secendly-but it's a waste .
words to procaod-he is bound to inarrI
her even if she never saw biscuit bak
So nor hemmed q handkerchief Sn'
has curls ! Sue has an arch way o
shaking them. The riuglcts have en-
shared him. Cupid like the Greek arch
ers, twists the locks OF maldens int
bSw strings.
Think of Paul doting en- crimPs
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08
ALEXANDER TIE GREAT

wspl because there were'no more world
TO conquer, but the proprietor 81 Or
Pieree's Fanily Medicines who have
found il necessary 90 establish branch
If ths Worlds Dispcnsary al Luudon.
England, in srder 70 supply from thai
great commercial emporium these RENE.
dial blessings ~ foreign countries, where
they are largely 10 demand, do not share
the great conqucrOr's sentiments, a.
their conquests arc Of discaso aud have
made happy ret oAly the eonquersr bet
the people who. employ them Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures
all blood and skin. diseases, ScrefulouR
affections, swcllings and internal sore
ness. DIR. Pierces Pellets are the little
giant caihartic; Dr. Pierceh Favorite
escription-wsman's tonic and ner.
vine.-Dr. Pierce'a Extract 81 Smart
Wee1, the great remedy for colds and
an bowel anec' lens rs diarrhma, dyseu-
tory aud nux Wsfld's Dispensary Mod
zeal Assooiatiou, prbprietsrs, Buffalo
aud London.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08

The Home Wooden Manufacturing
Company, located at Hendersen's depot,
Greene county, of which our friend, G..
q. Rankin, Esq. 3, is president and active
business manager, is turning cut CAST
meres, DoeskIn James, Blankets, ETC., OF
splendid wear and handsome appearance.
Mr.. Rankin is a gentleman sf expert
enCe in the manufacture Of fabrics and
yarns Of the kind that are most service
able to the purchasers, aud the sRtisfaC-
ten which has followed his efforts 10
establish meritsrious home industry
has secured for the enterprise a trade
and fame no less remuneratiye to the
company than it has been beneficial to
the section and country. From time u
time we have endeavored to Impress
upon our people the Importance OF en-
couraging home manufactures Of all
kinds, and the subject of this notice is
enc that comes first amsng those which
should command a hearty patronage,
because of the convenience il proves to
our people of furnishing a market for
their wool and in turning ont goods that
will wear ten times as long as most OF
the .sheddy goods brought from the
North and sold at cheap prices. pr. d.
Peace represents the Home Wooleu
Co@pauy in MsrristOwn.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08

Memphis Ledger: Hon. r. r. But.
Ter is spoken OF IS candidate for
Speaker OF the House Of Represen-
tativea. If the Republicans had 3
majority in the next house. they
could not 90 better than to elect
Judge Butler. He servsd ia the Leg.
islasure many years ago. has been
a member of Congress. and was =
member Of the last Legislature. He
is a man Of decided ability, has had
much experience ia public affairs,
and is thoroughly familiar with the
theory and application OF parlia.
mentary law. Ia addition to this,
we will add that be is fair minded if
he is Republican; level headed,
always courteous aud would make a
model presiding officer. He was
the leader Of the small Republican,
wing ia the last house, but enjoyed
the friendship and respect OF the
other eide. We we'll remember that
he steed up For Memphis on all &C.
oasions when special and extraordi-
nary legislation was asked. But SIS
the Democrats probably have
small majority ia the house, Judge
Buffers chances are not very prom
isipg.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1880-12-08

The Washington correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Commercial says that
At last General Garfield and Secre-
tary Sherman have come to an un-
derstaoaing, and there need to be
no further Cabinet speculation in
yolving tbs name Of John Sherman.
Sherman and Garfield have certain
lv had an Informal conversation to
this effect: Garfield tald Sherman
that he (GarHeld) had Intended to
retain him (Sbermas) at the head 81
tae Treasury il agreeable to him. II
fact that be had not thonghi OF max
ing o'har arrangements 90 to the
Treasury, if he <3herman) chcss to
remain. Sherman replied. thanking
him for bis confidence. but saying
that he would prefer 8 seat in the
Senate, for which position he was
now a candidate. He did not care
TO remsin at the head Of tho Treas
ury longer than bis present term, but
would prefer To return to the Senate
and thought his chances Of election
were excellent. This was substan-
,ially all that wss said ss the cor
respondent learned from a reliable
source.