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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-12-21

fourteen dollars to every one dollar
of revenue derived from licenses,
still we insist that the wheels OF
government would at once stop
without this revenue.
In addition to this we contribute
thousands of dollars annually to the
legal profession and to justices and
clerks as fees. In support of this
| could, if necessary, give the name
of man who, ten years ago, was
the owner of one of the finest farms
on the Ohio river, and who in that
short time, has divided his wealth
between the saloonists, lawyers,
and justices, until he now lives in
another's house, and in addition
to this, gives his fair and accom-
plished daughter the fame of cross
ing the Ohio river to bring her
father home in a state Of beastly
intoXication.
Now, Mr. Editor, when the tenn
perance workers set up some argu-
ment that will show greater success
than the foregoing, then | will
write again. SANDY.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-12-21
Barbour County.
PEEL TREE, W. VA, !
Dec. 18th, 1881. {

ED. FREEMAN: On the night of
November 18th, a public meeting
was held at the M. P. Church, at
which time arrangements were
made for an aggressive movement
against king Alcohol by the
friends of temperance at this place.
J, A. Windon being called to the
chair, the house proceeded to bust
ness in a very expeditions manner
by appointing the following COM
mittees:
A committee of three whose duty
it should be to solicit signers to the
petitions now in circulation, pray
ing the Legislature of w. Va. for
the passage of the prohibitory liq-
uor law, and a coanmitteee of three
to select suitable temperance liter
ature to be read at the regular
weekly meetings which were order
ed to be held at this place until
the sitting of the Legislature.
The regular time Of meeting was
fixed upon Wednesday night of each
week.
After many valuable suggestions
from different gentleman who seem
ed to be deeply interested in the
cause of temperance and prohibit
ton, Mr.. A. G. Jenkins was APP
pointed to deliver an address on
Prohibition at the next regular
meeting.
Thesecond meeting was success
in every respect. Mr.. Jenkins adj
dress was remarkable for eloquence,
soundness oflogic, and great force
The seeds Of temperance are be-
ing rapidly sown, which ere long
will ripen into an abundant harvest
for prohibition.
Our third meeting was a good
one, the query-box contributing
largely to it's success.
On motion the following order of
business, as submitted by Mr.. Jen-
kins, was adopted: Singing: Pray
er; Reading Of Journal; Report of
Committees; Address; Declama-
ton; Essay; General speaking
Music; Adjournment.
After which the Secretary was
ordered by the President to report
the proceedings of the meetings to
the w. VA. FREEMAN.
Wishing the glorious cause of
prohibition God speed, we remain,
Yours fraternally,
L. w. ARNOLD, Sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
LabOrers at New Orleans.

Those who went to New Orleans to
labor among the cotton bales during
the late strike, are in a bad fix. A
correspondent Of the San Antonio
Express writes as follows regarding
them: Nearly all the old force are
employed, and a few who are crowded
out Of places by new men will prob
ably be put to work before long, as
their successors are generally incom-
petent. The imported labor finds
itself in an unfortunate condition, es-
pecially ninety-six screwmen from
Savannah. Stevedores have in every
instance to. day employed union men,
even on ships where the Savannah
men are at work. During the strike
il was found they did not stow the
cargo properly, and the result was the
steyedores would not give them work.
A large delegation of them we're at
the Cotton Exchange this evening de-
handing money, which was refused,
they we're told they must 20 to work
and earn it. AS there is nothing fol
them to do, owing to the action Of the
stevedores, they arc in a bad fix
About two thirds Of them have &C,
eepted work on the New OrleansA &
Pacific railroad. and the rest will
probably follow their example or re
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24

turn to Savannah. The Mobile labor
ers who responded to the call Of the
Cotton Employers Association are
somewhat better situated, as many Of
them are employed in the press. The
probabilities are that they will have
to 20 eventually. Since the strike has
ended, there is much discussion as to
the responsibility for the scenes on
the levee Monday and Tuesday.
Mayor Shakespeare charges it on the
militia, who, he says, were allowed to
remain in the a~rsenals instead of
being marched out to support the
police. He adds that under no cir
cumstances will he again invoke the
aid of the military. General Behan,
on the other hand, says there were no.
disturbances that the police were not
amply able to cope with; that fiat any
time the police had encountered
serious resistance he was prepared to
come to their assistance; but he did
not propose, while he was in command,
that the military should do merely
police duty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
CEMETERY.
The GrOundsWhere the Remains
VIII be Inferred.

Lakeview cemetery, where Presi-
dent Gar6eld's remains will be laid to
rest, embraces three hundred acres on
the south side of Euclid avenue, just
beyond the eastern limit of Cleveland
FIVE miles from the business portion Of
the city. On the other side of the
avenue is Wade Park, and in close
proximity to the site where the
Western Reserve University build
ings is being erected. Nature
seems to have designed this
spot for the purpose to which it has
been devoted, and all that art aud
money could do to enhance natures
beauties has been done. The grounds
are owned by an incorporated associa-
ton of Cleveland, gentlemen of wealth
and refinement, incorporated under a
law which requires all gains or profits
from the sale of lots or otherwise, TO
be appropriated to the perpetual
adornment and repair Of the cemetery.
The land was purchased ten years ago,
laid out by landscape designers and an
engineer selected for eminence in their
profession. Wooded hills, grassy
wales, secluded hooks, winding drives,
sinuous walks, running brooks and
quiet lakes are the conspicuous land
marks. The great object Of the asso-
citation was to provide a resting place
for the departed free from the gloom
ofthe tomb and from which should be
banished everything suggestive Of
awfulness in death. No fence, either
iron or wood, no coping or curbing Of
brick or stone, no hedge, wooden trel-
lis, posts and chain, or anything to
make an inclosure is permitted. Head
and foot boards are prohibited. Head
stones are not allowed to exceed four.
teen inches in height Thus the CEN.
etery rather resembles a vast, vel
kept park with stately shafts in lieu Of
statuary and structures. President
Garfield loved to stroll in this GENE.
terry. 1t was his ideal ola final earthly
resting Mace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
TransIated by the queen.

Manchester EDg.) Examinerl
A good story reaches us from Bel
GUM, the truth Of which is guaran-
teed. A banking house at Verviers
recently received a letter from a bank
at Buda- Pesth. The recipients knew
that it related to a matter Of great i'm
p~ortance; but, unfortunately, they
could not master the contents Of the
missive, as it was written in the Hun
garian language, and there was not a
soul at Verviers who understood that
tongue. Accordingly, one Of the
partners took a journey to Brussels,
expecting to find everything he want
ed at the Capital; but only to be dis.
appointed-nobody at the banks could
read Hungarian. There was, however,
still the Austro- Hungarian embassy,
whittier the banker betook himself, to
learn that there was an attache who
spoke Hungarian but he had gone to
Biaritz for some sea bathing. Almost
in despair, the hero of the story called
upon the Burgomaster, with whom he
was acquainted, and related his
troubles. After some thought his
worship, striking his forehead, ex-
claimed:
after all, sometimes our most
foolish ideas prove the best" With
this enigmatical observation he asked
for the letter. The next day he re-
turned the original to the gentleman
from Verviers, with a translation in
French, in a neat feminine hand. ITO
what Hungarian fairy do l owe this
good fortune?" asked the delighted
banker. This is an affair involving
some millions, and | shall be happy to
pay a handsome douceur to the trans
iator who has enabled me to get at
the meaning of the letter in time to
conclude the affair" 81 take you at
your word" replied the Burgomaster.
"Give me 10000 francs for the poor
of Brussels. for the translator is none
other than the Queen. She has ex,
perienced lively satisfaction in EN-.
ploying her knowledge Of the Hun
garian language to oblige one Of hel
subjects" The Queen of the Bel.
gians is a daughter Of the ArchdukC
Joseph, whose benefcent rule Of Hun.
gary is still remembered by the PEG
pie, and she was born in the Capita
City during her fathers palatine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24

Rowland on the roof and Jimmie
Thompson and viii Darragh in the
Office.
Those who can make it convenient
should visit the elegant Anchor Line
steamer City Of Helena, which has
now been placed in the Memphis
trade. During the past two months
she has been in the hands of the
mechanics, and an improved change
has taken place. Her cabin and
staterOoms have been reftted with
new bedding, carpets, etc. The bridal
chambers are the prettiest Of any boat
on the river, and are connected by
open doors. each chamber comprising
what formerly was three staterooms.
Everything is handsome and Of the
latest pattern. She is to-day much
finer than when she was first built,
and her officers may well feel proud
of their craft.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
MORNING TELEGRAMs IN BRIEF.
The Apache outbreak.
A S10 ma 6re ~ Detro;t

The Apache outbreak.
A $4,000 FIRE at Detroit.
Hon. s. Sphinx died at Yankton,
D. Il.
Pinkeye, a horse disease, is raging
in st. Louis.
The estimated loss from fire in Can
ada reaches 100000.
Jos. Blansett murdered A. L. Cole,
at Walnut Ridge, Ark.
Two hundred evictions by troops in
Mitchellstown, Ireland.
Burr Godfrey, a counterfeiter, was
captured at Vermontville, Mich.
A tank of 10000 barrels Of oil caught
fire by lightning at Rev City, Pa.
The Twentieth Tennessee Confed-
crate regiment adopted a resolution Of
respect for the dead President, at
Nashville.
Howard Edmonds has been found
guilty at Monticello, Ark, Of the muir
der Of Miss Sallie Watson, whom he
had seduced.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
General Trade.

Advices from the Louisiana sugar
region are to the effect that cane is
making good progress uRder the in
fuence of recent rains, but an average
yield is not hoped for, ewing to a
deficient stand of stubble cane at
planting time. In New York during
the past week the raw sugar trade
ruled active with some heavy sales to
re6ners, with prices firm. AT New
Orleans the market is steady, while
molasses is scarce and tending up
ward. The Louisiana rice crop is very
satisfactory, the quality and quantity
both being good. In Western markets
within the past few days wheat has
advanced 2lc to 3lc per bu; corn, &c
to 2lc, and oats 70 to 2ic. The pro-
vision market has varied somewhat
and ruled easier, but is now stiff.
Cotton shows 10 advance during the
week at New 0rleans,a and receiptsat all
United States ports were 1900 bales
short Of last year for the same time.
In this market trade is fairly active,
with moderate stocks of all consump-
tive classes.
FLOUR AND MEAL-Flour in
moderate demand. Jobbers prices are
90 % TO SO 70 for single and double y.
81 70 and 1926 for family choice and fancy
and IS IS TO 80 % for patents. Cornmea'
is unsettled at 81 70 TO 81 80 in lots ant
l0c higher in a small way, with but it'll
demand.
FEED STUFFS-Corn quiet at 81
and &c in lots and Soc in a small way
Oats steady at &c per bu B,
the carload and Doc in q small
way. Bran easy at $25 per ton in lots ant
81 80 to 81 10 per cwt from store. CottoE
seed meal 81 Is per cwt. Hay w TO "
per ton for Western timothy and VI lOt'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24

No. 4l2s-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
County, Tenn.-Abbio 2 Anderson vs.. Will
liam Williford ct al,
1T appearing from affidavit in this cause
| that the defendants, William Williford and
JohnWiliifOrd are non-residents Of thebtate OF
Tennessee; it is therefore ordered that they
mako their appearance herein, at the court
house Of Shelby county, in Memphis, Tenn,
on or before the secondMonday inOctober, 1881,
and plead, answer or demur to complainant
bill, or the sam will be taken for confessed
as 70 them and set for hearing ex-parte;
and that a copy Of this order be pub
lished once A week, for four successive weeks,
in the Public Ledger.
This 9th day Of September, 1881.
A eopy-Attest:
r.. J. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
BY f. B. MoHESRY, d. G. & N.
CAN'T x Patterson, soprs for complainant.
9Ib2 q 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
sherlf,s SaIs of Real Estate.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that by
i virtue Of execution to me directed
from the Hon. Supreme Court Of Tennessee
in the case Of s. p. CASTOR, Edm'x, We. j.
II Dodds Of. al, judgment rendered on the
18th dsy Of May, 1881, for the sun Of one hun
dred and seventy two dollars and forty-eight
cents, and costs Of suit, 10 satisfy said judg-
ment, etc., / will on
friday, the 30th day Of Sept, 1891,
in legal hours, in front Of the courthouse, in
the Taxing District Of Shelby county, Tenn,
proceed 10 sell, TO tho highest bidder, for
cash, the following described property, TO-
wit:
One tract Of land, lying and being 10 Shelby
county. Tennessee, on the Missiesippi river,
about fifteen miles north Of the city OF Nom
pkie. aud containing 40 3l-l0o acres on an
island southwest Of Island 40. two miles boz
low Greenocks. Beginning A. a STAKE az w
upper end Of the said island at the waters
edge in meridian station; thenee south
| eighty degrees, east IA SLIGO chains
stake at the waters edge IN netlalah
station; thence south hity-eight oeBisesl
east twelve chains e t1 ,oo wsss.Jjrrs ~ Nv
waters edge; thence east II chains 70 We ~
ter edge; thence north Is degrees east ply
| chains 10 tbs waters edge; tnencg noItas
degrees east 10 800 chaiDs 70 ~ "1t9l
edge: thence ~ degrees east, 10 S5-loV cnains
~ ~ ,veterj edge; thence s. degrees east,
Ii i0 chains 10 ths waters edge; thenco ghat
4 chains 10 the waters edgei thence noftn,o
tc~-ess sest 7 chains 10 the waters edge
tbst re north, II degrees west . e-lD chains
10 The water edge thence noftni ~ aoetse.
vssf N 2liO0 chains 70 the waters edgci
,bsrca north, 80 degrees west II T5-lU chAina
A. tbe wateris edge; thence moth, " degrees
sresi s chains 70 The water edgoi thence porn
II DEGREES west Is chains; thence Weft5 chsi9s
10 fhe waters edge; thence 3 degrees Ne.t
chains 70 the beginning, being no properly
cenvey "a b said defendaf r J Dodds ~ ~
by decree Of tho Chaneery Csuit Of eneiDy
/ county, tennessee, and enteled IN alnats
book Fl, pages AS and 80 Q, IhAn2sp 'eAi'
lot Shelby county, on Mafth Atnf tt~at.a.,t.
IN II Dodds et nj, 70 satlsiy said Judgment
Wsmphis sth day Of Beptemhef l1t
sheriff of6holby county, Iehu'
BYCMHAsoH, D.b.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
70 the Tax-Payers of
the 18th District.

WOUR Road Tax for the year 1851 is due
IL and must be paid before the first Of Octo.
Dor or costs will accrue.
/ will DO at the efiee Of Esq. Fleming, No.
80 Madison street, rear Office in basement,
daily from 10 to IL am, from now till October
LIST for the purpose Of receiving said tax.
Viii. p. 0RNE,
District Clerk aud Treasurer
September 9Th, 1881. 4S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
Attachment Notice.

Before ] NJ Coleman, j. P. for Shelby county,
Tenn. -Carrington Mason VS., j p Willard
IN this cause an attachment having been
i sued out under section 1856 Of the code of
Tennessee, and returned levied upon the
property Of the defendant, by garnishment en-
M l. Bacon, who answers that no is indebted
to defendant in the sum of $751; and AFFIDAVIT
having been made that defendant is indebted
to the plaintiff in the sum of $40, due by
the defendant is a nonresident Of the State
Of Tennessee; il is therefore ordered that
said defendant make his personal appear
anee before me on the 18th day Of October,
1881 at 10 5eiock an lat my once No. I2Mad,
attachment suit within the time prescribed
by law, or the same will be proceeded with
.ex-parte; and that q copy Of this order be
published once a week for four weeks in the
Public Ledger.
This, the 18th day Of September, 1881.
10 &c % rs ] NJ COLEMAN, j. P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
Attachment Notice.

Before John Spelman,J P. for Shelby county,
.Tenn.-Mary Rock VS.. Toe Kelly.
In this cause an attachment having been
i sued out under section 1856 Of the Code of
Tennessee, and returned levied upon the
property Of thu defendant, and affidavit hay-
ing been made that defendant is indebted to
the plaintiff in the sum Of $500. due by
account, and that the claim is just, and
that the defendant is q nonresident Of
the State Of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered
that said defendant make his personal APP
pearance before me on the oath day Of Dc
tober. 1881, at 2 o'clock pm, at my ONCE,
and defend said attachment suit within the
time prescribed by law, or the same will be
proceeded with ex-parte; and that a copy OF
this order DO published once a week for fouI
weeks in the Public Ledger.
This the 18th day of September, 1881,
IA 90 26 80 JOHN SPELMAN, Up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
The Shortest and Quickest Route
-IB He
Panhandle & Pennsylvania Line

The management confidently invite at
tention TO its Superior Equipment,
Through Car service, and quick time.
The Scenery en- route is justly celebrated
for its variety and surprising beauty,
Dining Stations at Cincinnati, Indianapo-
lis, Columbus, Pittsburg, Altoona and
Harrisburg are in charge Of well known
caterers, VINO have contributed in no
small degree to the popularity of the
PAM Handle and Pennsylvania Line, with
the travelling public.
Purchase tickets by the &S-Pan-Han.
die and Pennsylvania Line, T& on sale at
all Railroad Ticket Offices in Memphis,
Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, and
throughout the South.
SlDNEYB. JONES, Gen1 SOdthw. P. Ag't,
Northeast Corner 4th and Vine streets,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
TruS1oo'S 8aIo.

FINDER and BY virtue of a certain trust
u deed, made to me as trustee, bearing date
the list Of January, 1850, and duly recorded
in book No. 129, page AL Of the Reglster1
Office Of Shelby county Tennessee, default
having been made therein, Twill, on
Monday, the Sd cay Of October, 1881,
at the southwest corner Of Main and Madison
streets, in the Taxing District Of Shelby oeun-
ty, la:e city Of Memphis, Tennessee, during
legal hours, sell at public sale, to the highest
bidder for cash, a certain lot Of land, situate
lying and being in the county Of Shelby, State
Of Tennessee, known and described as fol-
lows, to-wit: Being lot No, (26) twenty-aiK
on the original plan of the city Of Memphis,
fronting ~ssVenty-four and one-quarter
G41D feet es Chickasaw street In .sald
city of Memphis, and running back
between parallel lines .Q4819 one hun
dred and forty'eight and Ono-half feet TO
an alley in the rear OfChickasaw street. being
the same formerly belonging to- Joseph
Wright, deceased. and by Francis Baird, As
executor, and the heirs Of said Joseph Wright,
deceased, conveyed 10 W.. j. MeDermott and
by him conveyed to the Memphis CoUperage
and Manufacturing Company Equity Of re-
demption waived. Title believed to DO good,
bat I will convey only as trustee.
L. LEHMAN, Trustee.
Memphis, September 2, 1881. al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
COMMERCIAL.
PupLlo LIDeKR oFEIcs..

PUpLIO LBDGKR 0FFIoE,
MKHFHya. TBEY., September "a, 1881.
A fair degree of activity prevails in
the local money market, discounts rul-
ing at 6 to s per cent.
Exchange is steady at t@6c dis
count on the East and ic discount on
New Orleans buying. Drafts on the
latter point are sold by the banks at
par, and on New York or Western
cities at lc premium.
Uncurrent securities and stocks rule
as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
Attachment Motlce.

Before Alexander Jones. ]. P. for Shelby
county, Tenn.-Bettio Brewer vs.. Charles ID
Cole.
IN this cause an attachment having been
sued out unaer section 1856 Of the Code OF
tennessee, and returned levied upon the
property Of the defendant, Charles II Cole,
and affidavit having been made that defend
ant is indebted to the plaintiff in the sum
of eleven dollars and sixty five cents, due
that tho defendant is a non resident or the
state of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered
tnat said defendant make bis, personal ap-
peErance before me on the llth day Of Oetober'
1881, at Y o'clock m. ut my once, g. bruins,
attachment suit within the time prescribed By
law, or the same will be proceeded with ex-
parte; and that a copy Of this order be pub
iished once a week fer four consecutive
weeks in the Public Ledger.
This the 6th day Of September, l8Sl.
6nl723 ALEXANDER JONES, J.P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-24
Chancery Sale of Real Estate

No. 944, R~.-Chancery Court Of Shelby coun-
ty-M W Brown, adm'x, vs. Harry Brown
ct al.
DY virtue Of an interlocutory decree for
ID sale, entered in the above cause on the
lst day Of June, 1874, and renewed November
u, 1880, and July IL, 1881, | will sell at public
auction, to tho highest bidder, in front of the
clerk and masters office, courthouse Of the
Taxing District Of Shelby county, Memphis,
Tennessee, on
Saturday, October list, 1881,
within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
to-Wit:
Lot on south side Of Linden street, in the
city of Memphis, beginning at a point 80 feet
from the Intersection Of the east line Of eau
sey street with the south side ofLinden street;
thence east 20 feet; themes south no feet;
thence .west 20 feet; thence north 100 feet TO
the beginning.
Also lot on west side Of Main street, in said
city, beginning at intersection of west line Of
Main street with the north line Of Alabama
street; thence nsrth with said west line bO
feet; thence west and parallel with said line
127H feet; thence south to Alabama street 50
feot; thence east with the anne to the begin
ming.
Also lot in said city beginning at q point on
the west side of C&usey street feet from the
Intersection Of the line Of street with
the -l line of - street; thence -
feet; thonoe feet; thence feet; thence =
feet to the beginning. being 60 feet front with
house on sam numbered l47,
Terms Of Sale-0h a credit Of 9, II and il
months, note with security required Of pur-
chaser, lien retained, etc.
This September 9th, 1881.
X. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master,
CIV Frazer, K d Frayser, Bigelow 4 Hill
solicitors. 4sHD26
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State Lottery Company.

Incorporated in 1863 for IS years By the Leg
~islature for Educational and Charitable pur-
poses-with q capital Of y .0O0, QOO-to which a
added.
by an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chise was made a part of the present State
Constitution adopted December I'd, AID, 1879.
Hts Grand single Number Draw
iDgB will take place monthly. 1t never
scales OF ~postponos. Look at the following
distributions
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CAPITAL PRIZE. $4,000.
IO0. 600 Tickets, al Two Dollars Each.

1857 Prizes. amounting TO ........-......9 1l0 400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted
will be paid.
For further information, write clearly, Civ
ing full address. Send orders by express or
Registered Letter, or Money order BY mall,
a1at4naed onlv IN