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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

Well, 1 am bound to say I
like it. To be sure, the
ladies / happened to see IN
it were both handsome and well set
up, carrying themselves like queens.
But really in itself there appears
nothing Objectionable, and the dress
certainly contributes to freedom OF
movement, and, l should imagine, the
comfort of the wearer. II is for all
the world like a riding habit, cut short
Just above the ankle, exhibiting
merely the extremities OF the trousers;
/ must mention them. Only instead
of the dress and neither garments be-
ing in cloth, those | saw were OF q
black brocaded silk stuff that tell
gracefully, and looked quiet and lady
like. Trousers worn thus, with . long
skirt over them, arc very different
from the loud, vulgar Bloomer COS
tune of former efforts in this direc-
ton, and it is just possible that the
reform may spread. But to do so it
must come from above, else society
will not have it on any consideration.
At the Ladies' Dress Reform Associ-
alton may be G a specimen Of this
rational dress as it is called. In
this the trousers are made very wide,
with a deep hounce at the extremity,
which combines with the skirt worn
over them, SO that in all ordinary sit,
uations no persons could possibly tell
there was any difference from the
present dress of a lady"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
An Old Woman's Advice.

Aunt Rachel, writing to the Gin
cinnati Enquirer, says: When you
feel unwell aud think you must take
medicine, for goodness sake get the
best. If you need a remedy that will
make you regular in your habits, give
you a natural appetite, make your skin
clear and smooth, and remove all spots
and blcmishes thatindieate i'll health;
if you wish to be free from mental
depression, fretfulness, peevisBness,
wakeiulness aud other disorders, use
Browns Iron B%itters."
S. Mansfield & Co.. W. N. Wilker
son & Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

duce, commercial reports In newspa-
pers, evidence of commercial report
ers, prices current issued by mer-
chants in the ordinary course Of bust
ness, are the sources Of evidence
usually resorted to. Abbot's Trial
Evidence, PIP. SOS, 300; Chiquot's
Champagne, Sd Wallace, 14l; Farm
esteus Champagne, Sd Wallace, 146;
Wharton on Evidence, 3 674.
In this case the burden was on
defendant to show hal the margin
was exhausted, for it could only sell
on that contingency.
1t was charged with that duty by
the contract. It has offered as evil
dsnce tending to do SO a market re-
port by telegram. If sales had been
made that day, it should have proved
them. The value Of an article is what
one person will take and another give,
But the prcponderance of the evi-
dence to establish the price
of the wheat on the day
Of the sale indicated, clearly shows
that the lowest point reached was
141B. The contingency, therefore, die
not arise which authorized the sale
and the sale under the circumstance
was a breach Of the contract. This
being so, the next question is the
measure Of damsges-the rule is the
contract must furnish it. 9 Heiskelli
p. 100.
The plaintiff is entitled to cOmpen-
sation. SIN an action against a factor
for a wrongful sale, the price at which
the factor sold is prima facie the value
Of the goods" Blot VS. BOiceau, 3
N. Y, rs,
There is no evidence offered to show
at what price this wheat was sold. But
the plaintiff shows it was worth l43
cents per bushel at one time, and lH
cents when he claimed that he should
hold the defendant at hat price.
Without going into the authorities, we
hold that he is entitled to recover and
give Judgment against defendant for
two hundred dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
Dan the MaR Who Wrote
Dixie.
Nashville Word % ]

NaahFliio MOf-u H.l
AS our citizens have previously been
informed by the World. Dan Emmett
is now in the city, and those who wit.
messed the parade Of Leavitt's min,
strels yesterday, doubtless recall the
prominence given the founder Of min
Strelsy in the procession.
The World representative had quite
a pleasant chat with the gray. haired
old gentleman at his hotel last even.
ing, and heard him relate how he
came to write the celebrated all
Dixie" When it became know
about the hotel that Mr.. Emmett wal
the author Of the national air Of the
Conloderaey, many men who had il
times gone by fought bravely to il
martial strains, crowded around and
gaZed wonderingly at the man who
could throw 80 much melody int
music AprOpos OF this Mr.. Emmett
related a little incident which occurred
to him just after the war. He wa
playing with Byant's minstrels il
Chicago. not long after the war, anC
at the close Of the performance on,
night he was approached by stalwar
Kentuckian, who slapped him on tn,
shoulder and said: II understand
you are the man that wrote Dixie. >
Mr.. Emmett modestly assented. anC
the Kentuckian continued "Well
by Cd, I'd rather be the author Of
Dixie than Old Hundred. Mr.
Emmett says that was the highest COM
pliment ever paid him. Mr.. Emmett
first visit to Nashville was in 1851
and this is the second. He expressed
much surprise at the handsome cit,
that has grown up since then.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

THE Mississippi River Convention,
in session at St. Louis, adopted a
strong series Of resolutions yesterday
in favor of improving the Mississippi
river and all its tributaries, and con-
Meeting the lakes with the upper Mis-
sissipri by means Of government aid,
A motion to reconsider was entered,
and will come up again to day.
The central idea seems to
prevail that the Mississippi
proper should be improved. and it
naturally follows that its tributaries
would be included in the general
scheme. Over twenty States are d.
rectly interested, and all that is nee.
essary to secure government aid is fol
the people to stand together and de.
mand it at the hands of Congress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
The sud- Of Foreigu Lauguages

The Columbus Dispatch expreSSes
very sensible views in regard TO the
celebration in yorktown.
While We receive SO many distin.
gulshed foreign guests, it is certainly
very mortliy ing that so few Of our
country people in high position are
eanaDle to converse in the foreign
languages. The American people
consist Of all nations, aud for this
roason alone we should be thorough
linguists, especially in a country where
the poorer class can raise them.
selves to the highest positions, and
In this way come in contact with emil
nent men of other countries Young
men educated in our colleges spend
many years in studying the deat
Greek and Latin languages. But how
many times do they apply them il
after life? A Ciceroic phrase may b
hurled at an audience now an theI
in the heat Of a debate, or 4 Greek
dogma may serve to flourish a scien
tifc treatise, but how many in al
audience will comprehend this quota
tienY German, French and Spanish
may be used every day in the week
and q knowledge Of these languages j
absolutely necessary in our cosmopoli
tan country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
Chances for Gulteau's AcquItiaI.

Special to the Cincinnati Commercially
WASHINGTON, October 26.-Al.
though Scoville has announced that
he has no intention, pending the trial
Of Guiteau, to raise the question OIL
jurisdiction, it is quite probable that
it will be raised after the trial is over.
The court stated yesterday toe uiteau's
counsel that their waiver of the plea
to the jurisdiction at this stage in the
case would not prevent their raising it
later. Scoville's shrewd associate,
Robinson, is smart enough to see that it
would be bad policy for them to have
the question o. jurisdiction decided in
advance. He is convinced, knowing
tie law thoroughly, that the District
Court has not jurisdiction, but he very
wisely withholds the plea until his
client has been put in jeopardy Of
life. AS the trial is drawing to its
close Guiteau's counsel will ask the
court to instruct the jury to acquit
Guiteau on the ground that it has nc
jurisdiction. II the court grants the
prayer the jury must acquit and
Guiteau goes free; if the court refuses
TO grant the prayer, counsel will
take exceptions to his rulings, and on
their exceptions the case, under a writ
Of habeas corpus, will be taken to the
Supreme Court of the United States.
If the latter decides that the lower
court had no jurisdiction, the assas
sin goes free. Corkhill's folly in
indicting Guiteau here is appropri-
ately characterized by the leading
members Of the bar.
Scoville says he still has great diff
Guilty in getting Guiteau to talk about
himself and his acts. All needed sug-
gestions as to evidence are received
from outside.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
Attachment NotIeo.

No. 054-Before J S Galloway, j. P. for Shell
BY county, Tenn.-Wells & Mofatt VS.. Craw-
ford & Co.
N this cause an attachment having been
sued out under section 1856 Of the Code Of
Tennessee, and returned, levied upon the
property Of the defendants, and affidavit hav-
ing been made that defendants are indebted to
the plaintiffs in the sum Of three hundred
dollars, due By account, and damages, and
ants are non-residents Of the State Of Ten
nessee; II is therefore ordered that said
defendants make their personal appearance
before me on the 26th day ofNovemher, 1881,
at u o'clock M, at my Office. No, "a Madison
st., Memphis, Tenn, AID defend said attach
ment suit within lifetime prescribed By Law,
or the same will DO proceeded with exparte;
and that copy Of this order te published once
q week; for four consecutive weeks, in the
This the ga day Of October, 1881.
456lB8 GALLOWAY, j.. p.
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HOW 70 Necure HeaIth.-

1t seems strange that any n will
suffer from arrangements brought on
by impure blood, when Scovills' Sar-
saparilla and Stillingia, orBlood and
Liver Syrup, will restore health. 1t
is the best blood purifier ever discoy-
cred, effectually curing scrofula, syph-
little disorders, weakness Of the kid
neys, erysipelas, malaria; all nervous
disorders and debility, bilious COM
plants, diseases Of the blood, liver,
kidneys, stomach, skin, etc. 1t cor
iects indigestion. A single bottle will
prove to you its merits as a health
] enewer, for it acts like a charm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

THE denomination and confirmation
of DR.. VIM. P. Jones as Postmaster
at Nashville will give the heartiest
satisfaction to all who know hat gen.
tIeman, save, perhaps, a few disap-
pointed aspirants and their friends.
He is a quiet, consistent, upright
gentleman, who attends to the duties
Of his office and gives equal attention
to all, irrespective of party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
New Rnnk.

Bortha,s Baby is tho name Of a new
book received from I. b. Peterson &
Brothers, Philadelphia, and written
by Gustavo Droz. Price 80 cents.
One who has read il says: "Bertha's
Baby Is just the book for the home
circle frst, because it is intense nat
u%ralness, aud again, because Of its ex-
%oeptional purity. II is a charming
picture Of home life, a picture that
every parent will delight in; in fact, a
morolss3in,ting and d lightfal book
fjr young mothers cannot be found 10
the literature Of the world"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
Wearing iIle Tronsern.

Mr. Edmund Yates writes in the
London World as follows about the
new dress reform movement, Ehich is
reported 10 be fast assuming the d.
mansions Of a social craze. 81 had
heard Of a Ladies Dress Reform
Association with Lady Harberton
for its high priestess; but / had no
idea the reform had made any practi-
cal progress IN England till last week,
whru / actually twice stumbled
against ladies 10 the new earb ia tho
London NJ Gets one in Bond street
and the other in Cromwell road.
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a CASE FOR a OLOMO
a Mother RocIaims n Child She
Had Once Given Away.
Special to Little Rocs Gazotte,I

Special to Little RocS Gazette,I
DALLAS, Texas, October ga
sensation was created in the nobby
resident portion Of the city last night
by the abduction Of a six year old
girl by force of arms. T. N. Carey
adopted the child when two years old,
and has since cared for it as one Of
his own. The mother Of the child
was a widow when the child was given
to the Carey family. Since then the
widow has married a man Of means
and applied for the custody Of the
child. which was refused, the child
refusing TO be separated from her
adopted parents. The stepfather, &C
companied by two friends, all armed
with sbotguns, invaded the Carey
premises and took forcible possession
of the child. The abductors have
been arrested and are held, but the
whereabouts Of the child is not yet
as~certained,
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I~nsOlvent Notice.
ug Ihds onsTv 6e SHgLIf yogSTY'

brkrN or TENNEsHEkt SHELBY COUNTY,
0FTToE County COuRT CLERK,
Memphis, Tenn. October Sth, 1881.
To Eliza Stillman, Administrative Of Julia
Stillmpn. deceased.
HAVING suggested the insolvency Of the
IL estate Of Julia Stillman. deceased, you
are hereby ordered 10 give notice, by advertise
mont In some newspaper published within tho
said State, and also ct the Courthouse door
Of Shelby county, for all persons having
claims against said estate, TO appear and Gle
tho same, with the Clerk Of the County Court
authenticated In the manner prescribed by law
on or before the Sth day Of February, 1881;
and any claim net fled on or before said day,
or before an appropriation ofthe funds ofsaid
estate Is made, shall DO forever barred, both
in lawa and equity.
Witness my hand, at Office. this sth day Of
October, 1881.
By HuGH b. CULLEN, D. O.
Notice IS hereby given TO creditors to file
claims as required by lay.
This October 9Th 1881.
ELIZA sTILLMAN, Adm'x.
james Gallagher, sol'r. S6424s@
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

A suicide under rather peculiar cir
cumstances is reported from the Aus
trian military barracks at 0fen. 1t
was the result of what the Austrian
papers term IAN American DUEL" but
why they call it SO does not appear.
Two balls, a black one and a white
enc, were placed in a covered hat,
and each of the principals in the duel
drew out one, with the understanding
that the one to whom the black ball
fell must be numbered with the dead
within twelve months. The year ex-
pired a few days ago, and on its last
day the officer who drew the black
ball killed himself. The day before,
he wrote a touching letter to his ad-
versary praying him to release him
from the penalty which he had in
Cured; but receiving an answer in the
negative, be killed himself. The sui
eide wal committed in the barracks in
Ofen; and the strange part of the story
is thai nearly the whole of the regi.
ment to which the officer belonged
knew Of the duel and its conditions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

Bronchitis and hoarscness, the two
evils which 80 often aflict public
speakers, can be cured by the use OIL
Coussens' Honey Of Tar, which is also
a pleasant and effective remedy fol-
coughs. colds and diseases Of the
throat and lungs.
For sale by W. N. Wilkcrson & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
Genera Fitzpatrick Ill.
,cinnaii Commercial snsoisll

Cincinnati Commercial Special
WASHINGTON, October 26-General
Judson Fitzpatrick, Minister to Chill,
is reported to be seriously i'll, perhaps
dying. Secretary Elaine received a
dispatch from the Legation at San
Diego this afternoon stating that his
condition was very critical.
Should he die the appointment Of
his successor would be a very delicate
task. Chill looked upon the appoint
ment Of Fitzpatrick, who had offered
her his sword, and whose sympathies
we're known to be hers, as an evidence
Of friendly feeling on the part Of the
United States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

Mrs. Lucy Il. Mccormick, Coving
ton, Ky, writes; my constitution
was completely shattered by rheuma'
tism. suffered intensely; stimulants
only gave me temporary relief. |
tried Browns Iron Bitters. 1t has
cured me completely, and | believe
permanently. After using two bottles,
/ felt better and stronger than ever |
did in all my life before"
S. Mansfield & Co, W. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
nile. Crews Marriage.

French cable to the N. Y. Herald.l
PARIS, October Bone or two
alterations were made in the arrange
ments for Mile. CREWS marriage,
which took place yesterday. The
religious marriage was celebrated by
the cure of st. Philippe du Roule,
not the cure Of the Madeleine. Yield
ing TO her Solicitations lady friends,
Mile. Greyy has at last allowed a few
privileged persons to have a peep at
her trOusseau. 1t is simple in the ex.
IRENE. Ihear that the dresses are of
the severest classic style, Of rich ma
terial, but not in any other way re.
markable. The breakfast was served
in the interval between the civil aud
religious ceremonies, the civil maj
riage coming first, as the bridegroom
is a Protestant. The first part Of the
honeymoon will be spent at the Chat
teau Chenonceaux, the magnificent
country seat Of NJ. Wilson and Nine.
Pelouze, his sister. 10 celebrate the
joyful event NJ. Grevy gives 10000
francs to the Paris poor. NJ. Wilson,
though Of English origin on his faith
er's side, comes of an old French fam
lily on his mothers side. His grand
father was a member Of the National
Convention and protested vigorously
against the execution of Louis XVI.
and the prescription Of the GirOndins.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

The subscription price of the
DAILY PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per
annum and Soc per month for less
than one year. The WEEKLY
LEDGER is 81 per annum-pOstags
free. Payable in advance invaria-
hly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

SENATOR David Davis no longer
sits on the political fence to hold the
balance Of rover between parties. He
votes With the Republicans every
time, except when he is accidentally
absent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

Improper medicines only a~ggravate
human diseases. Don't experiment
with your health. II you don't Just
know what ais you, use Browns Iron
Bitters. 1t will strengthen you and
assist nature in removing every symp-
tom Of distress.
s. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker
son & Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

On. u. Q. WEsI's NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
Yulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental Benres-
sion, Loss Of Memory, Spermatorrhea, Impo-
teneyi Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
age caused by Over-exerti0n, self abuse, or
oyer-indulgence, which leads to misery, decay
Aha aeaths one. box will euro recent cases.
Each box contains one month"; treatment.
One dollar q box, or six boxes for Eve dollars;
sent by mai. prepaid on receipt Of price. We
guarantee six boxes 10 cure any case. With
each order received By rs FOR six boxes, accom-
panied with Eve dollars, we will send u epur-
chaser our written guarantee 10 return tho
money II the treatment docs not effect n euro,
Guarantees Issued only By A. nENKERT 4
CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2l5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders By mail will
receiYspTompt attention. bxxxiiilNd&W
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Tue total amount subscribed to the
Mrs. Garfield fund is 1861. 345-a
handsome fortune for her and her
children after her.
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Soothes the irritated scalp.
Affords the richest luster.
Prevents the hair from falling of.
Promotes It's healthy, vigorous
growth,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
TIle Enecf of IndnIgenoe

in strong drink can be removed from
the system by Warmers Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Nnlci

nm Friday, 4th day Of November, 1881. at u
Memphis, / will sell one 4old Watch and
Chain and one Diamond Pin belonging to es-
tate w ? DdYy. Terms cash.
435 Is AS LIVERMORE. Admir-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28
"a Administrafor's Noticei

HAVE qualified IS administrator of W P
i Dayy, deceased. Creditors will please Gle
their claims with, and debtors pay to, me or
my alto news: A 5 LIV eRMORE, admir-.
Morgan A Mcfarland, attorneys, 1855
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

The leading Scientists OftO-day agree
that most diseases are caused by disordered
kidneys or Liver. II. therefore, the Kidneye
and Liver are kept in perfect order, perfect
health will DO the result. This truth has only
been known a short time and for years people
suffered great agony without being able 10
find relief. The discovery Of Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure marks q new era in
the treatment Of these troubles. Made from
a simple tropical leaf Of rare value, Il CEN
tains Just the elements necessary to nouriah
and invigorate both Of these great oreanr,
and safely restore and keep them in order. II
Is a POSITIVE Remedy for all the diseased
that cause pains in the lower part of the body
for Torpid Liver, Headaches, Jaundice.
Dizziness, Gravel, Fever, Ague, Malariai
Fever, and all difficulties Of the Kidneys,
Liver and Urinary Organs.
1t Is an excellent and safe remedy for 70
males during Pregnancy. II will CONTROL
Menstruation and is invaluable for LeucOr-
rhoea or Falling Of the Womb.
AS a Blood Purifier IL is unequaled, for Il
cures the organs that MAKE the blood.
This remedy, which has done such wonders.
is put up In the LARGEST SIZED BOTTLE
of any medicine upon the market, and is sold
by Druggists and all dealers at 9I.25 per bot
tie. Fer Diabetes, enquire for WARMERS
SAFE DIABETES CURE, 1 isa POSITIVE
Remedy.
~4Sxxxiiiils
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ehtersd 1 the POGtonice At MeaPdls. Tenn,
aarnd-olass mat4ar
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~ ana have crossed red lines and trade mark on wrap9s+
BEWARE OF LIMITATIONS
S Mansfield * Co, W N Wilkerson & Co,
and Il W jones 4 Co, Wholesale Agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-28

I'D Il
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Baltimore, I'D.

See that all Iron Bitters arc made By BnowA CnENIctL
b. ana have ofossed rcd lines and t.ade marx On wrap1tl.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-06-23
How to Drive Away Rats,


A writer, in treating Of this quos-
ton, gives a simple plan 10y which
any one can rid his premises of rats
and keep the yermin away perma-
nently. lie says: 1--WE clear our
premises'of these detestable vermin
by making whitewash yellow with
copperas and covering the stones
and rafters in the cellar with il. In
every creVice in which n rat may
tread we put the crystals Of. cop
peras, and scatter the same in the
corners Of the floor. The result
was a perfect stampede Of rats and
mice. Since that time not a foot
fall of either rat or mouse has been
heard about the house. Every
spring a coat Of yellow wash ls
given the cellar as a purifier, as an
exterminator, aud ho typhoid, dys-
entery or fever attacks the family.
Many persons deliberately attract
all the rats in the neighborhood by
leaving fruit and vegetables un-
covered in the cellar, and sometimes
even the soap grease is lett open
for their regalement Cover up
everything eatable in the cellar and
pantry, and you will soon have
them out. These precautions,
Joined to the service of good cat,
will prove as good rat extermina-
tor as chemists can pr vide. We
never allow rats 20 be poisoned in
our dwelling; they are so liable 10
die between the walls and produce
much annoyance"