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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
GOLD ST."
He has Trouble at his House
With the Census Han.

Atlanta constitutional
Old 81 came in rather late yester-
day, looking somewhat fatigued. At
ter a minute he said:
"Dis am er moughty kurrus per-
seeding desc men k%errying on 'roun
hyar wild desc fortfolyos."
DO you mean the census takers?'
Il bleeve dat ar de name dey goes
BY"
What have they been doing now?"
W. dey's bin down dar in my ma
borhood jess stirrin' up mo- 'rath dan
all de parsons inside de korpyrashun
kin put down in er month"
That is unfortunate. Have they
visited you YETI"
Oats. what makes me so benin
time ter day. One OBJ dem cum down
ter my house dis mo'nin' an tap on de
gate; | axed him what's de matter, an
he say he done cum ter take my
sensus; an he hain't no mon got hit
out dan [ sed ter jess go way from
dar, 'kase dar want no business in dat
shanty fer emmy drummers from the
loonytick 'sylums."
What did he say?'
HE say dat eff fools wild de sensus
he done gwine ter put de law ter me;
an den he 'splaned de law. Den |
seed hit wuz all rite, an l axed him
in"
How did you get along them"
"We got long purity well ontell he
cum ter de colyum whar de chillun
are sot down; den he say ter me what
am de cullah OBJ my chillum? I say
locke heah, you jess figger on what
de law lows an don't cum round
hyar akin 'sultin queschlns like dat
He say dat he got ter put down
whether dey is black er merlatter'-
an den old harrycans broke loose !"
How was that? Z"
"De ole oman was lissnen an when
she head dat she upset de table whar
de fortfolyo war lynn, empted de
star ch-bowl all ober de returns an
gin ter holler 'Heah Tiger jess like
the forty thieves done broke in de
house De sensus man he grabb'd up
his dockyments an made fer de fence,
an twixt holdin' de ole oman wild one
han an Tige wild de odder | got mos
tucker'd out"
Where did the census man 90 ?"
"De las | seed of him he was up on
top OBJ er box kyar by de AR line shop
dryin' out de returns OBJ de districk on
de tin roofl'
"And how did you get the old lady
quoted? n
"She hain't quiet yit. I jess had
ter make my Shape, too, 'kase she was
gwine fer me fer lettin' de man in, an
she say dat eff de United States wants
ter kno' de cullah OBJ her chillun she
ar boun' ter rite hit on de eye OBJ
cherry munerashuner dey sends Prov
lin round her camp-groun'l She's Ell
vigrous oman, too, for er bon fack p
And the old man got up to go to the
supervisor and explain matters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
The Russian Army.
Pail Mall Gazetto.I

Pail Mall Gazette.l
An interesting history of the devel-
opment of the Russian army during
the last quarter of a century has been
lately published in st. Petersburg.
On the LIST of January, 1853, the Rus
sian army comprised 27,716 officers
and 968,382 men (including reserve,
local and auxiliary troops), besides
1914 Cossacks. During the Crimean
war the strength of the armed forces
Of the empire was, of course, largely
increased, and according TO the official
returns included on the LIST of Janu-
airy, 1856, no fewer than Al, 817 officers
and 2,275,454 men. How many Of
these were, however, actually present
with the colors or were available fol
service in the field, cannot be even
approximately ascertained. The
active army Numbered, it is stated,
24,654 off GERS and 1,1S0,1S4 men; the
reserve troops 1876 officers and572,1 5e
men; the irregular forces, 3640 officers
and 1861 men; the apoltschenie OF
militia, 5647 officers and 364,421 men
and the Cossack troops BAL officers
and 156, 726 men; but very large deduc'
tions would probably have to be made
to arrive at the actual strength Of
each of these several bodies. In 1868
for instance, when, according to thu
returns of the minister of war, the
Russian army numbered 859,997 reg
ular troops, it was calculated, after Q
careful examination of the strength
of the several units of the army, tina
the probable real strength of the regu
lar troops did not exceed 3S5, 900 men
On the 25th Of November, 1879, tn
Russian army comprised 909 generals
31,4l4 officers and SS6,425 men, Will
on the same date the reserves mum
bered 742, 144 men and the CossacI
troops 1872 officers and 81 1853 men
with 105, 946 men more on fursough
but whether anything like the abov
mentioned number of men are servin
with the colors at the present momen
is again very doubtful. 1t was, in fact
lately shown by a German militar
writer, that the revenue annually de
voted to military purposes in Russi
would not, even if the army was ad
ministered in the most economics
manner, suffice to maintain such larg
forces.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
COLFAx On GARFIELD.
ADramatic Effect Produced by a
Reference 60 Credit MObiIier.
Philadelphia Tims..l

Philadelphia Times.l
Schuyler Colfax looked fifteen
years older than at the time of his re-
tiroment into private life, eight years
ago, stepped upon the portico Of the
Pennsylvania Military academy yes
terdsy evening. The query as to how
he regarded the choice of the Chicago
convention, elected the reply:
81 think General Garfeld's nominal
ton a fortunate one. He has had
none Of that antagonism which has
grown up between either of the lead
ing candidates. 1t secures one Of
very superior talents, and thoroughly
familiar with public affairs, a gallant
soldier and eminent statesman"
|. DE you think he will be elected?"
II anticipate an exciting campaign
and a close election" said Mr.. Colfax,
hesitatingly, but l hope and believe
he will be triumphantly successful. "
what do you think of the tail
end of the ticket?"
General Arthur will strengthen
the ticket in New York" was the re-
ply, which lacked warmth.
Twill MI. Garield's attitude on the
tariff question affect his canvass2'
General Garfield represents a tariff
district, and is supposed to be a tariff
man."
A suggestion as to the future of the
democracy inspired the sentiment
Il hope the democrats will present
Mr.. Tilden; he needs vindication be-
fore the public"
A final query, "How will the Credit
Mobilier charges against Mr.. Garfield
operate?" gave a dramatic turn to the
interview. Its effect on Mr.. Colfaz
was electric. He sprang up from the
bench on which he was seated with {
movement which startled his interror
gator and said hastily:
II don't know anything about that
Mr.. Garfield will have to look out fol
himself as any other man. | dom
want to talk about it and have NJ
time"
Mr.. Colfax had turned his bacl
even before he had finished the sen
tence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
M~on-Resldont MotInn.

No. 2l55-In the Ohancery Court of Shelbv
county, Tepp.-R. O. Brinkley VS.. ID. II.
Poston, administrator of j. o. Greenlaw.
deceased, ct al.
III appearing from affidavit in this causa
l. that the defendants, w. B. Greenlaw. Ran.
ME G~reenlaw, his wife, Sallie Greenlaw' Fan
ME Greenlaw, Annie Greenlaw and such other
children Of w, B. and Fannie GreenIaw who
have been born since the filing of the original
billi in this cause October sd, 1871 and whose
names are unknown and cannot be ascer-
tanned after inquiry, are non-residents of the
State OF Tennessee and residents Of the
state of Texas; it is therefore ordered
that all OF said parties make their appear
ance herein, at the courthouse of Shelby
county, in Memphis, Tenn, on or before the
first Monday in August, 1880, and plead
answer or demur to COMPLIMENTS amended
and supplemental bill, or the same will be
taken for confessed as to them and set for
hearing ex-parte; and that a COPY Of this
order be published once a week for four snc-
cessive weeks in the Public Ledger,
This 4th day Of June, 1880.
X, J, BLACK, Clerk and Master.
A ~copy-Attest:
By =. B. MoHENRY, D. G. Am.
Goodwin d Dix, sol. for complainant.
"a a0 Q6 M
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15

Gates the forgiveness Of injuries and
turning the cheek, it says, nowhere,
the sinner must be rewarded. The
idea of the senators from other states
coming in to vindicate the honor OF
Tennessee, and T~ennessee's senators
getting up an ovation for him, is in
comprehensive, unless it be referred
to the legend which advises bread to
be cast upon the waters and it shall
return after many days-that is, some
time next January. We hope, if this
is the case, they will not find the re-
turning bread to be Sodom apples.
The republicans are famous for return
ling favors where it don't cost any
thing; like, for Instance, the debt-pay-
ing Of Mr.. Conkling. We know sew
eral gentlemen of that persuasion who
would like very well to set at the feet
of Gamaliel in the senatorial halls,
and they will readily forget any little
accommodations to get there.
Mr.. Maynard has never hesitated to
employ the walls of his wrath and re-
venge upon Tennessee democrats upon
any and all occasions and to any ex-
tent and no kind of hattery or soft
sawder' will avail to check thathabit.
He will apply the action of our sena
tors towards him in some selfish light
and no other. Having no generous
impulses himself he will not be very
apt to understand and appreciate it
in others. A generous high-souled
action can only be estimated by those
who have the same virtues.
W. think therefore the course of
senators thrown away on the Nara
gansett. He will accept the situation,
attribute it to some selfish motives,
and at once go to work to see what
their little game is and provide against
it. Besides, gratitude is a heavy bur
den to bear. Ifyou do a mean mar a
good turn be generally finds it irk-
some to be grateful, and so becomes
your enemy.
We only hope the action of our
senators will not result in securing
heartier dislike on the part Of Mr..
Maynard than he entertained towards
them before.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
For tie Pebble Lsdgef.l
MY INTERMEDIATE CIGAR
BY JUDGE ,. F. SIMMONS.


In silent thought / sit and watch
The curling vapOr upward rise,
And from its cireling mists / catch
Familiar scenes in soothing guise;
Anon a face that once was dear
Nay, that is dear to mem'ry still
Then groups before my gaze appear
With tender thoughts my mind to fill.
These-while / sit and watch the fumes
That slowly rise above my head
Come 'roundlke birds Ofvaried plumes,
Though many now, alasl are dead.
Anda as the mystic Wreathes ascend
In many quaint and curious shape,
And seem in harmony to blend, lsleep;
They soOthe my troubled thoughts L
They are not like the clouds that float
And sweep and dash across the sky,
The coming storms approach to note
The storm that even now is nigh
All mol these calmer mists pOrtend
No tempests TO create dismay,
They hold no wrath on me to spend,
But all tempest Gus thoughts allay.
And while l watch their silent fight
Thought follows as they upward rise.
Till they have gently passed from sight
And slowly melted in the skies.
Then meditation calmly comes
And softly-as on angels wings
Down from their far of peaceful homes
Around me many a loved one brings.
But now tits out-and vet remain
Awhile these thoughts of allthe past,
And they will come to me again.
For this cigar snot my last.
Sardis, Miss, june II. 1880.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Horafio seYmonr.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, June 9.-The
feeling that Ex-Governor Horatio
is now the Moses who will
lead the democracy out of Egypt has
gradually been gaining ground in this
section of the state, where admiration
Tor the sage of Deerfeld among all
factions OF the party knows no bounds.
Since the Chicago president-makers
concluded their labors and put a
ticket in the field, the head of which
is an Ohio man, the longest heads in
the democratic party must naturally
turn to New York for a candidate,
and, under all the circumstances, Sey-
mour seems to be the only available
man, since he alone has stood aloof
from all the faction fights which have
recently rent the party asunder. The
leading democrats of Syracuse-meu
Of the calibre of w. c. Ruger, Judge
George L. Comstock and ex-A Attorney.
General Daniel Pratt, have long beer
Of this opinion. They were long age
convinced hat Governor Seymour
could easily be persuaded to come out
Of his retirement if the whole party
demanded it. Several gentlemen il
this city who have held interview.
with Governor Seymour have com,
away with the belief that. although
the old statesman's expressions wer,
sincere regarding his preference 70
private life, he was not the man to Sc.
his party halt when with his aid i
could advance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Nonresident Notice.

No. S97, R.D.-In the Probate Court of sbelbv
county, Tennessee-W. j. Allen and others
VS.. Anna L.. O%benohain and others, bill for
partition. W.
appearing. from the original bill in this
i cause, which is sworn to, that defendants.
anna L. Obenchain, +. u. Ubenchain, w. b.
Greenlaw and his wife, - G~reenlaw, 4. ii.
Brown, W. A. Brown and Joanna p. Brown,
are nen-residents of the State o~fTepnessee: *
Is ordered that they make their appearances
herein, at the courthouse of our said Probate
Court, in Memphis, Tenn, on or before
the first Monday in July, 1880, nm
Plead, answer or demur to complainant's
bill, or same will be taken for confessed as
to them and set for hearing ex-parte and
that a copy of this order be published once n
week for four successive weeks in the Public
Ledger. '
This May 81, 1880.
A copy-Attest:
By HUGH B. CULLEN, D. @.
Scruggs and Ray, sells. for compl'ts.
70 85 Of ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Thursday. July Isl, 1850,

at the courthouse door in Memphis, Tenn,
ing described tract or parcel Of land, it being
the same conveyed to me in said trust deed,
tO-wit:
Lying and being in Shelby county, Tenn,
known az the south half of lot No; 8 in the
land on Island No. 40 in the Mississippi river;
said lot being divided by a line drawn due
east and west at a point equidistant from
the point where the north and south
lines Of said lot No. 8 strike the chute
on the eastern boundary line Of said lot, con
tanning one hundred and twenty-five 5O.1OC
acres. Title believed to be good, but / sell
and convey as trustee only. Said deed is re.
corded in book No. 1913, page 200.
JAMES M. GREER, Trustee.
June 14th, 1880. 81 los
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
InsOIvent Notice,

STATE OF TENNESSEE, SHELBY Couyry.1
0FFIoR COUNTY COURT CLERK.
Memphis, Tenn, June 5, 1880.
No. ll-To James Reilly, Public Adminis-
traitor estate Jennie Lewis, deceased,
Ill estate Of Jennie Lewis, deceased Won
are hereby ordered to give notice, by adTertise-
ment in some newspaper published within the
said State, and also at the Court-house door
Of Shelby county, for all persons having
the same, with the Clerk Of the Count Cont
authenticated in the manner prescribed by Law
on or before the 8th day of September. 1870.
and any claim not filed on or before said dav'
or before an appropriation Of the funds ~
both in law and equity, N
Witness my hand, at Office, this 9Th day Of
June, 1880. Va
OWEN DWYRR, Clerk.
By II. B. CULLEN, D. G. IS 81 iGs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Attachment Notice.

Before, G.. Fl. Egnew. justice of tho peace
for Shelby county, Tenn.-Henry Good vs..
Henry Williams.
IN this cause an attachment having been
4 sued out under section 1856 of the code of
Tennessee, and returned levied upon the
ing been made that defendant is indebted to
the plaintiff in the sum Of 1880, due by
account, and that the claim is just, and that
the defendant is a nonresident of the State of
Tennessee; it is therefore ordered that said
defendant make his personal appearance be-
at my office, No. -- street, in
the city Of Memphis, Tennessee, and defend
said attachment suit within the time pre-
scribed by law, or the same will be proceeded
with ex-parte; and that a o of this order
be published once week for four weeks in the
Public Ledger.
This the 9Th day Of Juno, 1880.
81 SO 80 los g., II. EGNEW, J.. P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
The Nashville Banner on MAY
nard.

The people of Tennessee will like
very much for the senator's from Ten
nessee to rise and explain their sud
den love for Mr.. Maynard. The SEN
ators from Indiana, Kentucky and
other states, knowing how this man
had traduced the name of Tennessee.
rushed to their assistance and vindi-
cation by rejecting the nomination Of
their tradueer. But, wonderful to
relate, the Tennessee senator's came to
his rescue. This is showing the
Christian virtue, serapic magnanim-
ity, rather stronger than is custo-
mary with politicians, and we really
are so surprised at it we would like
to know the reason. 1t is not usual
to see a mans per6dy rewarded.
This is more than the code oil
morality demands. While it incul.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Entered at the PostOfice at Memphis, Tenn,
as second-class matter.l

The subscription price Of the DAILY
PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per snnum and
soc per month for less than one year. The
WEEKLY LEDGER rs 81 per annum-
postage free.
Persons leaving the city for tho summer
can order the DAILY LEDGER at SOC per
month in advance, with the privilege Of
changing pOstoHiCe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Wednesday, goth Day of June Iaan

sTArE OF TENNEssrr. Shelby Co

rNNhANh NuNNIh NOURI OLFRK.
Memphis, Tenn, Nav n. 1sSO
No; HgS-C.. II. M. Smith, dminiStretoy -
Martin Eyke, deceased. OF
HAVING suggested the insolvency Of ~.
II estate Of Martin Eyke, deeeaSsjO i sne
are hereby ordered to give notice, by adySeru
tIsement n some newspaper published witbin
the said state, and also at tho ~conrtboonn,nna
door Of Shelby county, for all persons bbnaSoHso
claims against said estate, to appear and sIss
the same, with the clerk Of tho County Conr9
authenticated in the manner prescr;bsJY nv
law, on or before the 9th day Of No ~ oy
looVi ana any claim not filed on or before s"iI3
day or before an appropriation Of be fpndssS l 40
said estate Is made, shall be forever barrsSy'
both in law and equity, V'o' DarreuI
Wit3 1sss my hand, at Office, this 9th day Of
p.uuouD OWEN DIVER, Clerk.
ny HUGH 3. CULLEN, D. @. "A'
Notloe ls hereby given to creditors No 70
cure by the foreRoing order, May S7th'a iSSs o-
"a 5Aadlmn'r Of estate Of Martin EyEe. doo,s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Genuine Imported HOFis Malt
Extract.

The true health beverage. Highly
recommended for nursing mothers,
thin, cold and aged people, GONZALES
cents, etc. Owing to its wonderfully
nutritious qualities it, is especially
recommended in epidemics and in
levers; where bodily prostration is
great, and life depends upon a nour-
ishing stimulant. None genuine with
out the label of Tarrant & Co., sole
agents, New York. For sale by all
| druggists and grocers. A-l02
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15


Before J.. M. Coleman, J. P. for Shelby cour-
Y, Tenn.-W. II. Horton Il Co. VS.. o. T,
Stephens. -
IN this cause an attachment having been
n sued out under Section S455 ofthe code Of
tennessee, and returned levied upop
the property Of the defendant. and
affidavit having been made that de-
PENDANT is indebted to the plaintiff in the
sum of Sll96. 81, due by account, and that
the claim is just, and that the defendant IL a
nonresident of the State of Tennessee.
1t is therefore ordered that the said defend
ant make bis personal appearance before me
on the Both day. OF June, 1880, al my
Tennessee, and defend said attach.
ment suit within the time prescribed
by law, or the same will be pro-
ceeded with ex-parte; and that a copy of this
order 90 published once o week for four sue
ceSssiye weeks in the Public Ledger.
This the 18th day of May, 1880.
8R j. M. COLEMAN. p.
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Atlanta Constitution.

The Field boom seems to be a very
solid affair SO far as Georgia is con-
cerned. Georgia is not instructed
with respect to this important piece
of business, but the great majority Of
the convention yesterday seemed to
regard Mr.. Field in the light Of a
probable future event,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15

Sections of territory where fevers
are and have been brought on by rea-
son of malarial infected atmosphere,
are using, and with complete success,
in keeping off such Affections, War
ner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
and Warmers Safe Pills. Parties
down sick with diseases of such a
character, are cured by the use OIL
same.
Sold Wholesale by S. Mansfield &
Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Trustees Sale of Warehouse Property.

RY, virtue Of the terms of a certain trpst
~, deed TO me executed by William Brent
and his wife, Guila d. Brent, April %. 1881
to secure certain indebtedness therein men
TONED, which trust deed is of record in tbo
registers office of Shelby county, Tenn. in
book lSl, at page 1893, said indebtedness beipS.
past due and unpaid, 1 the undersigned. will.
at the request of the benefciaries, on
Wednesday, 30th Day of June, 1880.
atthe southwest corner of Main and Madison
streets, in Memphis, between 10 and / o'clocE
pm, of that day, offer and sell to the highest
bidder for cash, a certain undivided one-fbird
interest in the following land in Memphis'
Taxing District of Shelby county, Tenn, to-
wit: One lot or parcel Of land situate. iyiy,r
and being on the northeast corner of ,JeiFe a
and Fourth streets, in said city of MeT nbish
being the east part Of lot 55S and west ndr 9tiss
lot 654; county lot 47S, having a front on III %
ferson streoto of one hundred and 81, ~
feet by one hundred and forty-e;gbt on ndn :
half feet on Fourth street, on which Il ST.,
ated a large warehouse, known as The "a NJ
Apperson &CO. warehouse. W.
Sale to commence at u O'Clock, The titIo :,
believed TO DO perfect, but | sell and eonveS
as trustee only. W" oVnFey
"a lO5 M. B. IRRELEVANT, Trustee.
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"a OARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., l will send
q recipe that will curo you, FREE OR
CHARGE, This great remedy was discovered
By a missionary in South America. Send a
Be~lf-addressed envelope 10 the Rev. Joseph 4.
Innan, Station d, New York City.
lis XXI ia eodhW
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
4 Show in the Sky.

Cincinnati Commercial, June 12.l
In the evening at about 10 o'clock
there may be seen in the eastern heav-
ems, about half way from the horizon
to the zenith, the constellation of the
Tyre. There will be no difficulty in
finding it, as the principal star is the
brightest one in that region, and
shines with a brilliance surpassed only
by that of Sirius. 1t is accompanied
by two fourth magnitude stars, form
ing with it an equilateral triangle.
Zeta below and to the right, and Ep-
silon below and to the left. Zeta is a
brilliant colOred double, one compon-
ponent being topaz and the other
green. The other star, Episolon,
to the naked eye, if carefully
viewed, presents a peculiar appear
ance. Instead Of looking like a
single point as other stars, it presents
an elongated appearance, the length
extending toward Zeta. The very
best eyes will find that it consists of
two distinct stars. With a small tel
escope the star is easily separated into
a wide double, both stars appearing
white. Ifa telescope Of higher power
be employed it will be seen that each
of these stars is itself double. In the
northern pair the components have a
distance OF little more than three sec
onds one is yellow and the other red.
The other pair has a distance of 2.5
seconds, and the components are both
white. In the wider pair one star
revolves around the other in about
1000 years. while in the other pair
about half hat time is required to
complete a revolution. The two pairs
themselves very slowly revolve about
a common center.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Notice TO Fishermen.

Parties who want fishing excursion
tickets on Little Rock railroad can
save time and trouble by purchasing
them at ticket office, 2S7 Main street,
corner Madison. 81