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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

The expectations of those who
thought that Mr.. Morton would re-
vive the traditions Of our early repre-.
sentation in Paris it seems are to be
realized. We hear a good deal of the
stern simplicity Of the early days of
the republic, but it is not generally
known that Franklin, Adams and
Jefferson lived in better stylo in Paris
than almost any of their successors.
Mr.. Morton has taken a magnificent
mansion neal the Trocadero, in the
most desirable part Of the new Paris.
II is on the square formerly called the
Place de Bitehe, which commend.
rates one Of the battles of the late
war. The name Of the place has been
changed in a manner which is in the
highest degree complimentary to Nj.
Morton and the nation he represents.
As soon as the French government
was informed that Mr. Morton had
taken a house in the square referred, a
decree was issued by the Project of
the Seine changing its name to Place
des Stats Unis. II Am glad Of CD.
portunity." writes NJ. Herold to Mr..
Morton, TO testify 10 this way the
deep and lively sympathy Of the peo-
pie Of Paris for the great American
republic" Another square in the
city will receive the name which
United States Place formerly held.
The square is ten minutes walk from
the grand avenue Of the Champs
Elysees at the end Of tie Rue Galilee.
1t is small, though admirably situated,
and surrounded on all sides by splen.
did residences. Mr.. Morton's, one of
the finest in the city, is on the eastern
side, facing the beautiful Avenue do
Juigne. To the wight on the Troca-
dero side is the residence Of the Duke
Of Montpensier; on the left that Of
NJ. d'Haussonville. 1t is evident that
for the next few years, at least, the
American Legation in Paris will be
creditably lodged, and the memories
Of refined hospitality which Mr.. and
Mrs. Morton have left behind them
in New York, Washington and New
port are a sufficient guarantee of what
will be done in the Place des Eats
Unia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
How Dol Necure HeaIlh.

It seems strange that any one viii
suffer from arrangements brought OF
BY impure blood, when Scoyills' Sar.
~saparilla and Stillingia, orBlood ant
Liver Syrup, will restore health. Il
is the best blood purifier ever discov'
cred, effectually curing scrolula, 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. It cor.
lects indigestion. A single bottle vii
prove to you its merits as a health
remover, for it acts like a charm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

and Frankfort, put S25, OOO,O 600 cash in
my hands early in last Juno, with in
~structions to carry out the plans for a
railroad system in the South that l had
laid before them. Our start was the
/ ownership of the Alabama Southern
road, formerly the Alabama 4 Chatta-
nooga, extending from Chattanooga in
a southwesterly direction to Meridian,
Miss, q distance OF 296 miles. This
line is now in excellent condition and
fully supplied with rolling stock. To
the North all we want is the Cincin-
natl Southern, and | am going to Gin
oinnati now, feeling sure that our bid
is the highest and best, and we will
get it. At Eutaw, Ala, which on ref
erence to a map you will find on the
Alabama Southern, near the Missis-
sippi State line, We are making two
extensions-one a distance Of l75
miles in q direct line to Memphis,
which is partly graded now and all
under contract, and the other in a
southeasterly direction to Brunswick,
Ga, tho only Southeastern port not
controlled by the Louisville 4 Nash
vile Company. Between Eutaw and
Brunswick a large part of the line is
already in operation, as we own the
line, 81 miles, between Eutaw and
Selma, and the Brunswick and Albany
road, IS miles long, To connect these
two we have to build a line 163 miles
long from Selma to Albany, aud the
work is under contract now. At Me-
ridian, Miss. the terminus of the
Alabama Southern, we branch out
directly west and again in a direct line
to New Orleans. TO the west we own
The road from Meridian to Vicksburg,
las miles, and, crossing the Missis-
river, are building and have nearly
completed the air line from Vicksburg
to Shreveport, La connecting at the
latter point with the Texas Pacific
and the entire system in the extreme
Southwest. The line from Meridian
to New Orleans is under way and will
be pushed to completion as fast as
possible. 1t will be 1893 miles long.
The Texas Pacific extension will be
completed by March l, next, and the
entire system will be a complete one,
and we will have full and friendly
connections with nearly all the roads
in the South east Of the Mississippi"
To recapitulate, the Erlanger system
viii include the following roads:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

to send homo several watermellyons at
his hMds. Dis mawnin' | cot word
dat he was locked up, an | went 10
see him. 10 my amusement / diskiv-
cred dat he had two wives in Canada
an one in Detroit, an dat he had also
been %stealin' saltfsh from a grocery.
He owned il all up to me, an his oniy
excuse was dat he hadn't bin quite
right in dc heaAsince a mule kicked
him on dc shins twenty-one Vars ago
De law mus take its course, an d.
man am likely to go to prison. While
his name will be crossed from our
books an VIC shall know him no mo-
let dis be anoder warnin' to you agir
|judgn' by appearances. While We
war all ready to trus' dis man he wa
plannin' to bust open de safe, stea'
our money, an jump into Indiana an
marry yet anOder wife. Doan' trust .
man bekase he nm purity. Doan' LEND
him money becase he am a good talker
Doan' give him a certificate of char.
aoter becase he refuses to to pick yel
pocket when be knows dat yer wallet
am empty"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
WHAT is BLISS
The Chief Physician Around the
National RlclK-Bed Turns Out
10 be n MIchigander.
Michigan Medical Nows,l

Michigan Medical Nows.l
The Medical Bulletin informs us
that "Dr. D. w. Bliss, the President S
chief physician, is a native of New
England, a member Of the American
Medical Association, and during the
war was a volunteer surgeon" There
is one DR.. d. w. Bliss, now in attend
ancc on the President, who formerly
resided in this city, and at other points
in this State. He and his brother
left here as volunteer surgeons, and
were present at the first battle Of
Bull Run. The suspense after that
encounter was for a time very painful
but it vas in a measure relieved BY
tho following memorable telegram
from DR. ID. W.: me and Ienas is
SAFE" From these historical facts, it
has been charged that the Presidents
"chief physician" is a Michigan nan.
We are under obligations to our
contemporary for relieving us of this
imputation. With this sense Of OBJ
legation on us, we are happy to be
able to deny the Bulletins assertion
that DR.. Bliss is a member of the
American Medical Association. He
was a member in 1870, but is not now.
Had he been a consistent member,
be would not have been the Presi-
dents "chief physician" at this time.
He occupies that pr sitiOn simply by
grace Of cheek, and in violation of all
rules Of ethical propriety. DR.. Town
send was first in charge after the
shooting, and the cause was his, by
all recognized rules, until the family
physician could be called, but Bliss
turned him out. DR.. Baxter, the
family physician, was out Of the city
at the time Of the shooting, but re-
turned Immediately on receiving the
news, and presented himself at the
White House. Bliss, however. re-
fused to allow him even to see the
patient. Drs. Townsend and Baxter
were thus both, with the utmost
shamelessnes defrauded OF their ri, hts
their gentlemanly instincts and the
sad circumstances Of the attempted
assassination preventing a defense of
them against Bliss attack. We cheer
fully eoncede Bliss nativity to New
England.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
Rescued from Death.

William j. Coughlin, Of Somerville,
Mass, says; I'm the fall of 1876 | was
taken with a violent bleeding of the
lungs, followed by a severe cough. ]
was so weak at one time that l could
not leave my bed. In the summer Of
1877 / was admitted TO the city hospi-
tai. While there the doctors said |
had a hole in my left lung as big as q
half dollar. l was so far gone at one
time a report went around hat [ ives
dead. / gave up hope, but a friend
told me Of DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for
the Lungs. l got bottle, when to my
surprise and qualification | commenced
to feel better, and to-day l feel in bet.
ter spirits than l have in the past
three years.
IL write this hoping every one
afflicted with diseased lungs will be
induced TO take DR.. Halls Balsam for
the lungs, and be convinced that con-
sumption can be cured" Sold By
druggists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

THE strongest church numerical,
in the United States is the Roman
Catholic, with 6,174,2O2 people. Il
has 500 churches, and 6Ol2 priests
or one priest to each 1927 Of its people
The next in rank is the Baptist church
with 2,133,0H members, 24,79a
churches and Is, 4O1 ordained ministers
or ono minister to each l39 members.
The third is the Methodist Episcopal,
with 1,6SO,799 members, 1921
churches. and 926l ministers, or one
minister to each III members. The
Presbyterians rank sixth, with 573,377
members, 1898 churches and 1920
ministers, or one minister to each III
members.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

A correspondent Of the New York
World, who recently travelled with
Mr.. Fred Wolfe from New York to
Cincinnati, obtained from him the
following interesting and compact
statement:
Count ErlaDger, OF Paris" he said,
together with his associates Ia London
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

Mrs. Mary Martin, Of Harrisburg
Pa, says: 81 suffered severely from a
complication of female diseases; that
sense Of bearing-down seemed as if il
would kill me; my habits were very
irregular; nothing seemed to benefit
me until | tried Browns Iron Bitters,
They acted like a charm, and now
enjoy perfect health.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
How an Inherited Farm Was Di.
Vided.
Norfolk virsinian.

We were told ola curious case the
other day. 1t seems that a man living
in this county died possessed of quite
a good farm, which he left to his chill
dren (two,w hear, and on which there
was a debt ofthirty. seven cents. The
heirs wanted a division, SO the court
ordered a sale of the farm. 1t was
knocked down to a gentleman in Ham
ilton at 5000. 1t was placed in the
hands Of commissioner for settlement,
and at the end Of six years it was set.
tied, the heirs net receiving a single
cent. All the $500 were eaten up by
expenses. These sre facts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
JAY Could And His Son,
New York Cor. Troy Times.l

New York Cor. Troy Times.l
Another peculiar feature in metro
politan life is the appearance Of
young Gould in the Stock Exchange.
| speak Of it as something peculiar,
for it is the first time q railway king
has had a son In the Board Of Brokers.
Old Commodore Vanderbilt made no
attempt to place William in such a
position, since he felt he would soon
be wanted at the head of the railway
empire. Gould, however, occupies a
very different position. His vast
property is at loose end Gas they saw,
and in case of his death it might
rapidly fall to pieces. Hence it is in
portant that he should establish his
son in a permanent business, in order
that he might sustain the family.
Gould, indeed, amid all his grand
operations, seems conscious of earth's
mutability. 1t seems strange that
there should be a young Gould"
while the father himself is compare
lively a young man. Jay Gould him
self is only 46, and his son is only %.
The latter, however, has been his
father private secretary since he was
II, and this has given him some ex-
perience. 1t is understood that
Gould will give to the new concern
the entire amount Of his commissions,
As the senior Gould is not a member
Of the Stock Exchange, his commits
sions have enriched other brokers.
His son will now, however, have the
bulk Of the business. Gould, senior,
places $500,000 in the hands Of the
new concern, which is the largest
special capital on record. This sum
will be used in stock speculation, and
is but a small part of Gould's i'm.
mense wealth. He can at any time
draw his check for Sl0.000,000. and no
doubt his power in Wall street will
be felt more than ever through this
nnw nonnnrn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

Premature Loss Of the Hair
May be entirely prevented by the use
Of Burnett's Cocaine.
ThesuperiOrity Of Buraett's Flavor.
ing Extracts consists in their perfect
purity Of strength.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

ONLY two States have a larger
ares than Dakota, viz: Texas with
254,3e6 square miles and California
With 188,98l square miles. Dakota
cor4es next With 15O,9 1892 square miles;
next in size 10 the above named are
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

The subscription price Of the
DAILY PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per
annum and 500 per month for less
than one year. The WEEKLY
LEDGER is 81 per annum-pOstags
free. Payable in advance invaria-
bly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
Brother Gardner on Some Mis-.
takes.

takes.
Detroit Free Prtss.l
81 has always took notiss," began
the old man, dat it trubbles a mans
conscience fur mo- to admit a mistake
dan it does to commit a dozen fresh
ones. A few weeks ago l put myself
on record as supportin' de Rev. Jas
per, Of Varginny, in assertion dat de
sun do move, an TO strengthen de
posishun l called attenshun TO de fact
dat Joshua commanded de san to stan
still. If de sun wasn't gwine what
did he ak her TO stop fur2 But |
made a slip, an lie gwine to admit it.
Long comes a letter from de Rever-
ends Hookem an Porter, of New
Hampshire, akin me if de sun didn't
stop when told to, an If de world
didn't begin right dar 10 move aroun'
it. | kin find in my Bible where
Joshua commanded her 10 stop, but
nowhar kin l find whether it obeyed
or not. Maybe she did. If so, den
Jasper an myself am hoored. II am
a side Of de queshun dat had neber
occurred to me befo', an my faith am
a good deal shaken. Until sicb time
as | kin satisfy myself on dis pint, l
wish to be recorded as on do fence on
de sun queshun.
Il am compelled dis evenin' to make
de announcement dat Brudder Alpaca
Taylor am locked up in cell at one
of dc purleece stashuns. He jined
dis club six months ago, an you all
know he has been a quiet, but, yet an
interested member. De officers of
dis club bad cherry confidence in him,
an | trusted him 50 fur personally as
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
Miss COlVaTS School
win Reopen Monday, October Sd. 1881.

N order to give themselves the bee possible
i opportunities for the thorough study Of the
excellent Quincy methods, Miss Conway. Miss
Lewellyn and MissAcTee will spend the month
Of September in theBoston andQuinoy schools,
When they return, it will be to bring to the
Memphis people and their children the very
best that this country affords Anyone wish
meantime, may do 90 by addressing her at 6l8
fremont Street, Boston, Macs. Circulars com
tanning full particulars may be had at the
bookstores on and after September Goth. 32g
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
MRS. @. Fl. Fits
WILL OPEN HER
Private Conservative
ON THE FIRST OF OCTOBER.

A COURSE Of four years has been arranged
"A and carefully adapted for the use Of pu-
pills desiring 4 thorough education. Glasses
will be formed Of the pupils in the first two
grades in the History and Science of Music,
and of those in the second two in Harmony.
Pupils wishing to entor upon this course will
proficiency. Vocal Music will be- mado a
speciality.
For particulars address
MRS. @. H. Fits,
Us Care of Il. Witzmann x CO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
ACARn

, To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretiOng Of youth, nervous weakness,
carly decay, loss Of manhood, etc., / will send
n recipe that will cure you, FREE Oh
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary in South America. Send Z
self-ad lrsssed envelope to the Rev. Joseph 7,
InmsA, station D, New Yo-k City.
liz NNviTIGaad
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

Bakers Pain Panacea cures pain in
man and beast. Use externally and
internally and find relief.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

DR.. Rogers Vegetable Worm Syrup
instantly destroys worms and removes
all secretions m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
That Terrible

Indigestion and sick headache will
yield readily to Warmers Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
Health is Wealth!

DR. Z. O. WEsr's NERVE AND BRArs TRr.T-
NEyI; q specific for Hysteria, Dizziness. Com
v%ulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental Depreg-
sion, Loss Of Memory, spcrmatorrhna, Impo-
tenoy, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age. caused by oyer-exertion, self. abuse, or
oyer-indqlgence, which leads to misery, decay
Each box contains ono month's treatment.
One dollar a box, or six boxes for 1--we dollars;
sent BY mail prepaid on receipt Of price. We
guarantee six boxes TO cure any case. With
each order received By US for six boxes, accom-
panied with i've dollars, We will send the pur-
chaser our written guarantee to return the
money If the treatment does not effect A enre.
guarantees Issued only by A. RENKERT
co. Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2i5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders By mail will
receive prompt attention. b5xxxiiii55d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
Southwestern Benefit Guild.
Home Office 80 Madison Street,
MEMPHIS, TENN,

THE Order is a cooperative organization
l. chartered under the laws Of Tennessee,
and founded upon the principl. of mutual
assessment for mutual benefit. II issues Ia
its membership nuptial certificates Of 5000,
payable upon marriage annuity certifcatei
of $500, payable to any named annuitant
after the death Of the member, and endow-
ment certificates Of $1,000. payable on condi.
tons fully set forth in printed circulars.
Membership secured by any white person OF
good moral character without initiation pro-
cess, upon application to any corporator,
officer or agout.
OmceTs:
JOHN I. 7. SNEED. President;
'HENRIT. RLLBTT, First Vice-President;
JOSEPH b. HEISKELL, Second Vice-Pres't;
JOHN GREEN HALL, Gen'ls Superintendent;
J. HARVEY MATES, Treasurer;
w. 8. SMITH, Secretary;
CHAs. B. SIM0NT0N, Actuary.
Financial Council.
SAM P. READ, l.. NJ. HILL, II. NJ. NEELY.
mHth1 O.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

Eutersd ttGe Postot6cs az ne apes Tenn,
soond-olass mstter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
PERKINS 6 COFFEE.
Real Estate Brokers,
S9l MAIN STREET,
Up-stalrs.)

SPECIAL attention given to the purchase Of
Ine s9ie Of plantations IN the Mississippi
sippi LeYee Lands, accurate and complete
lists OF which, embracing over Q,000,OOOl one
million acres Of the richest and eheapesf
lands IN b eoouthi can BE- found In our office,
B
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17
BEN A Y

Warmers Safe kidney and Liver
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-17

''gress.
"P. S.-Tho' l am not possessed of
the particular returns, yet l have
reason to suppose that the number of
prisoners will be between five and six
hundred, exclusive of seameR and
Others"
The foregoing is copied verbatim.
There seems to be a word omitted in
the fourth paragraph. Mr.. Spofford,
the Librarian of Congress, thinks this
dispatch has not bsen republished in
any Of the histories. He says il ex
lists in one other publication contem-
porary with the events.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-17
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA,
a PRoCLAMAT1oN.

1t has long been the custom of our people with
the closing of the year look back upon the bless
ings brought to tn in the changing course OF sea-
ms and TO return solemn thanks to the All Giving
Source from whom they flow, and although at this
peri when the falling leaf monishes us that the
time of our sacred duty is at hand. our nation still
lies in the shadow OF great bereavement ana
mourning which has filed our hearts and still finds
ts rrowful expression towar Is God before whom
we bur lately bowed IN grief and supplication yet
tie countless benefits which have showered upon
us during the past we've months call for out fer
vent gratitu and make it fitting that we should
rejoice with thans fuuess that the Lord in His inf
nit mercy has most sigDaly favored our country /,
and our people Pease without and pr 'sperity
within have been vouchsafed to us. No pestilence
has visited our shores. The abundant prfyileg of
freedom hich fathers LETT us in their wisdom
are sll increasing heritage, and if in parts OF
our vast domain, some affiicti ,n has visited our
has been tempered, and il manner sanctifed by
the genelau, .mpassi n for the sufferers " hich
has been lied forth throughout our land. For all
these thiHgs it is meet hat the voice he Nation
should 20 up to Gpd in devout homage.
Wherefore / Ches er A Arthur, President of
the nted States, do recommend that a the
pc pile observe Thursday, the 24th day of Novem-
be insta t, as day of national Thanksgiving and
pr yer by ceasing so far as may be from their
secular labors and meetingin their several places
of Worship there 10 JOIN i'll ascrbiDg honor and
praise ,lmignty Col whoss goodn. IS has been so
manifest in our history aud in lives, and offer
G arnest praye S tina His bounties may continue
to us and to our cbildre -
Ia witness where have hereunto set my hand
and caused he seal of the United States to be
affixed
Done at the city of Washington this fourth day of
November in the year of our Lcrd one thousand
eight hun 'rrd and eight y-one and of the indie
pende, ce of the United Stares The one hundred
and sixth.
CHESTER A ARTHUR.
By the President.
JAMES G. BLAINE, Secretary of State