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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

THE Democratic candidate for gov
ernor of Mississippi, General Robert
Lowry. nominated yesterday evening
over Governor Stone, the present in
cumbent, by a vote of 126 and a frac-
ton to liz and fraction, is resident
of Rankin county, about so miles to
the east Of jackson, the capital of the
State. General Lowry is man of
marked ability; indeed, one Of the
ablest in the State, aud enjoys un-
bounded popularity in the vicinity of
his home. He has figured promi-
nently in the local politics Of Missis-
aippi for a number Of years past, and
on several occasions has been urgently
pushed for high position by his cnthu-
siastic friends. lie is man of mod
est ambition, however and to prevent
party schisms and wrangles, has at
various times withdrawn his name
from before public bodies, and given
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

Nashyille Banner,
1t is said that the Oldest man in
Tennessee, and probably in the United
States, lives at or near McMinnville.
He is colored man, and his name is
Nero Griswold. From the best infor-
nation attainable, he must not be less
than l2O years Ofage. He was brought
from Africa, and claims to have beat.
en- the drum for Wasbington's army
in the Revolutionary war, and knew
Washington we'll. These being facts,
he is older than the United States,
and is perhaps one of the few men
living who took part in the war Of
independence. A few days since, SO
our informant states, he attended a
picnic near McMinnville, and seemed
apparently in good health.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
Texas Texts.

Special to the San Antonio Express
DENIsoN, August 2.-Mary Devine,
a rural maiden Of plucky temper, re-
siding eight miles east Of this city,
after whaling her mother with a trace,
and subjugatipg the male members OF
the family with menacing gesture OF
her finger, rode bareback to Begham
last night and married a sutton Objec-
tionable to her parents.
A thunderbolt, with its usual pre-
cision in the way of business, killed
eighteen head of sheep sixteen miles
northwest of here yesterday morning.
Another enterprising stroke halted 10
this corner of the territory, on the
same day, and smote a tree within
twenty feet of Governor 0vertOn, who
was riding in the direction of the dis
mantled giant at the time.
The oldest inhabitants of Texas
hold their annual reunion at Sherman
tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
A Big Thing I'm RaiIrOadIs,

The system of Southwestern rail
roads, now completed and projected,
as lately foreshadowed, is one OF the
marvels of the venture of capital in
this sort Of property in the developed
States Of the Union. The Southwest
ern system, now in operation is de-
scribed as being the Missouri Pacific,
the Texas Pacific, the Missouri, Kan
sas Il Texas, the st. Louis, Iron Noun
tain 4 Southern, the international
u Great Northern, and the New
Orleans 4 Pacific. These roads com.
prise now about seven thousand miles
of line. During the present year they
will have completed connections with
New Orleans on the southeast. El
Paso on the west, and Laredo. Texas
on the southwest The head of this
system is located in st. Louis city
under r. S. Hayes, Vice President.
MIR. Jay Gould being the President of
the several companies included in it.
The further purpose of the manage
ment of this system, as it is given out,
is the formation Of a junction between
the Utah Southern (Union Pacific,
the Texas Pacific, and the Atlantic &
Pacific in the Paranahgat valley in
Nevada, and the construction of
line from there TO San Francisco.
Also to build system of roads in Old
Mexico, Saredo being the initial point,
which shall reach all the chief cities
Of that country. Concessions in this
interest have already been secured
and liberal subsidies promised.
By this system of roads it is declared
that the wheat Of California can be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

We understand that John j. Yer
trees is exceedingly anxions to give
Senator Barrett trial in his SANDER
suit commenced against him, and that
he proposes to justify and prove every
thing alleged by him against the Sena-
tor, and more if necessary. No Won
der the American wants the Supreme
Court to pass on the 1908 bill before
these facts are brought out and made
public through a judicial investiga-
ton. Mr.. Barrett will be offered an
opportunity to prove that he has been
slandered, at the next term of the
court. Won't the American please
wait this long before converting the
Supreme Court in extra session to pass
on the legitimacy of its Republican
baby Gallatin Tennessean.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

THE worst enemies Tennessee has ever
had, are the brawling demagogues who
reclaim that her people are herd of mis-
cradle paupers, who cannot pay three per
cent interest on her honest debts. If this
assertion were true, the man who utteredit
and then advised any decent man to move
into the State, ought to be kicked like a
dog.
We do not believe the people who are
making an endless fuss over the 1908 set
Element would support any proposition
they had reason TO believe likely to bring
about settlement of any kind. Their
hypocritical cant about the dear peoples
rights" and wrongs, and their occupation
as otficeholders at the expense of all prin-
ciple and decency. would be gone were
the debt out Of the way. They oppose all
means of acceptable disposition Of the sub
ject. out of the worst and basest motives.
Chattanooga Times, 4.
"Brawling demagogues," "herd of
miserable paupers," Ought to be
kicked like dog" "hypocritical
cant, at the exp ense Of all principle
and decency," Occupation as Office.
holders" worst and basest Of
motives" Journalism is certainly
one Of the fine arts in the Pittsburg
of the South, for the above is utterly
unanswerable. 1t is also convincing,
and as soothing as the rain which falls
upon a parched earth, for the benefit
of the just and the unjust This bless
ing was generously intended mostly
for the Low Takers, who are SO wick
ed that nothing but big shower will
do them any good. Stir them up, all
ye High Tax chaplains, for the means
of grace are scarce and may not go
around, unless distributed very care
fully and economically.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
BY CABLE.

LAHORE, August Dan envoy
from the Ameer of Afghanistan lett
here Wednesday, and was to arrive at
Simla to-day (Friday.) He comes at
the suggestion of the Viceroy Of India,
and bears a message wherein the
Ameer reminds the Viceroy that he
had earnestly and repeatedly urged
the Indian government to hold Can
dahar for a year, in order to enable
him to make his position secure. 1t is
clear from the ENJOYS account that
the Amer began to lose heart when
he heard the news of the British
evacuation of Candahar. The envoy
denies that the Amer has sent his
treasure to Tashkend. Ayook Khan's
troops now occupy Takhtripul to
guard Candahar and the Chamean
Chanki road.
LONDON, August 6.-The French
government has requested steamboat
companies to placel at the disposal OF
the military authorities several
steamers for the conveyance of troops
to Africa. 1t is calculated that 10000
French troops are scattered along the
north African coasts. and IT, is nro-
posed to dispatch $4,000 more French
troops to Africa before October.
A meeting was held here yesterday
to further the scheme of holding an
international Fishery Exhibition in
London in 1888. The Marquis of
Exeter presided.
DUBLIN, August 6.-The striking
labOrers at Yonghal yesterday agreed
to take two shillings per day during
harvest time, with board and half
acre of land and house rent free. The
agreement was received with satisfac
ton.
The Lord Mayor gave a banquet
and reception to the delegates of the
International Medical Congress last
night.
Last night Sir William Harcourt
said the dispatch of the United States
Minister at Lowell to the Earl of
Granville was couched in friendly
tone. The statement was. received
with much cheering.
A Paris correspondent of the Econo-
mist says the accounts of the French
harvests are less favorable, and it now
seems that the yield will be less than
last year and scarcely equal to an aver
age one, while the crop would have to
be over an average one to meet the
consumption. The supply will prob
ably be obtained from Russia.
The Bank of st. Petersburg has
been reducing its stock of gold, and ii
is reported to have sold fourteen mil
lions of francs worth in fortnight
Three-fourths of this amount has
already been purchased for export to
America in September.
The number Of Agrarian outrages
committed in ireland during July
was 259, including 4 firing at persons,
II assaults, 20 arsons, IL cattle main
ings, 1856 intimidations and % cases OF
injury to property.
A Berlin correspondent says that
the vessels Diogenes and Socrates EN- i.
bargoed at Kiel Prussia, were ordered
for General Preiola, ex-Dictator Of
Peru, at the instigation of Montero,
PierOla' ''helpmate. The owners Of
the vessels intend to proceed against
the government for their detention.
ST. PETERSBURG. August 6.-The
imperial family and court arrived yes
terday at Peterhoff Palace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

In the year 1873 DIR. Summers, of
Nashville, came here during the yell
low fever epidemic to fill some subOr-
dinate position under the general or
local health authorities. He was a
young man of much travel and some
experiences a surgeon and physician,
having served in the Franco Prusslan
war and seen something Of yellow
fever at Bombay, at Havana, at
Shreveport, La, and elsewhere. Yet
the Avalanche, which now thinks a
young doctor just from college, but
without any practice, is the proper
person to stand as sentinel at the
quarantine station to guard the Mis-
sissippi and Tennessee valleys against
yellow fever, then turned its awful
batteries loose on DIR. Summers.
Column after column of ridicule, sar-
casm, and criticism was devoted to Sum-
mers. He was made out to be young
upstart, fit for nothing but contempt
and abuse. Yet Summers was at
least fair young doctor of few
years actual practice, and then, as
since, held responsible position in
the Vanderbilt University. All of a
sudden the Avalanche falls in love
with young man who has barely OBJ
4aiued a medical diploma, and is will
ling to entrust the safety Of the city
and all the surrounding country, as
we'll as the vast commercial interests
of this great valley, to his charge
There is a brilliant fash Of eonsisten-
cy about, this which is almost blind
ing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

The LEDGER's chief objection to DR..
Ashe seems to be that he is but "beard-
less boy" or words to that effect. If the
effort at reelection would not be too pain
full, the Avalanche would beseech the
sanitary editor of the LEDGER but dav
or SO. In that time he may recall the fact
that neither Caesar or Napoleon, norAaron
Burr, sported magnificent beards.-[Ava.
lanche, 6,
julius C@sarl Napoleon BOnapartel
Aaron Burr Haywood Ashell and
perhaps one or two others are the few
names in history that will go down as
those that knew anything about run
ming a quarantine station.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
The President.
GoFFIoIAL BULLETIN. ]
EXECUTIVE MANSION,

EXECUTIVE MANSION, I
WASHINGTON, August G, $3.50 am
The President has passed an excel
lent night, sleeping sweetly the greater
part of the time, without the aid Of
morphia or any other anodyne. This
morning he is cheerful, and all indi-
cations promise another favorable
day. Pulse 81; temperature 9S-4i
respiration Is,
Signed D. w. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
RoBT. REYBURN.
+. II. HAMILTON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
Liverpool Markets.

LIVERPOOL, August 6.-Lard
prime western. steady at 5 l-9d
Cheese, American choice, dull al
53s Cd. Turpentine spirits, frmer al
35s. Wheat, winter, steady at 9s lid
Winter corn, mixed, steady at 5s i'd
old, IS 3D.. New -four, extra, stated
as steady at l2s Cd. TallOw, prime
city, steady at 35s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

IT is reported that Guiteau desires
to be admitted to bail. By all means
lie. him have it, and ifthat cannot be
done, give a change of venue to some
other county down this way. There
are whole counties in Tennessee, Mis-
SiSsippi, Arkansas and Texas that
would fight for the honor Of giving
him fair trial. There would be no
trouble in obtaining an unprecedented
jury that will give him fair play.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
An Incident Ofthe siege OfNash,
VILE.

During the siege of Nashville a
Confederate battery placed upon a hill
was seriously annoying part Of Pap
Thomas line, Riding up to Colonel
James Brownlow, the old man said
Colonel BroWnlow, l want those
guns, and | want them bad, " at the
same time pointing with his sword at
the offending battery. Drawing his
sword and stepping out in front Of his
line, Colonel Brownlow stepped out in
front of his men and said: Men, the
old man says he wants them guns, and
says he wants them badW Everybody
was silent for a moment, and a six
footer in the ranks sung out: Boys,
if the old Pap wants them guns he
oughter have them. Lets all chip up
and buy them for him, for it looks
mighty unhealthy up that way" A
perfect storm Of laughter swept along
the line, and then the boys started up
for the guns, and got them for the old
man, though many poor fellow who
started for them never got back again.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
Editor Dead.

New YORK, August 6.-JOhn G.
Quinlan, financial editor of the Times,
and for some time connected with the
Associated Press, died last evening,
after an illness of five weeks. He was
warmly cherished as the friend of his
associates on the press, and among
men in other callings whom he en-.
countered in the pursuit of his pro-
fession.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
Notice to the Creditors
Of Memphis, Tenn.

THE undersigned hereby give notice, as re-
quired by an act Of the Legislature OF the
State of Tennessee, entitled IAN act to pro-
vide for the settlement Of the indebtedness OF
the extinct municipality city Of Memphis"
approved April 6, 1881, that they are empOw-
cred and will fund at any time before the first
day OF Dece mber, 1882, the debt of said extinct
corporation, with thirty-year liquidating
b0nds, at the rate of thirty-three and one
third cents on dollar, and the Flippin COM
promise bords at sixty-six cents on a dollar.
with interest at three per cent per annum for
five years and at the rate Of six per cent Der
annum thereafter, to be paid out Of the spe.
CT i tax levied by said act" Copies Of said
Secretary. No. y Madison street. Memphis,
Tenn. J.R GOODWIN,
HENRY /. DIX,
JOHN J. DUFFY,
LiQuidating Board Extinct Municipality City
Of Memphis.
Memphis, Tenn, August 2, 1881. 1874 149
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

The census gives the population Of
the provinces Of Canada as follows;
Ontario 1913, 400, Quebec 1853, 469,
Nova Scotia 44O,585, New Brunswick
32l 100, Prince Edward l07, 7Sl, Man
itobia 1860, British Columbia and
territories 100000. The population Of
the principal cities is as follows
Montreal 140,692, Toronto S6445
Quebec 62,477, Halifax 36, l02, Hamil-
ton 1865, Ottawa 27,4l7, st. John
New Brunswick, 6,128, London 49,.
764, Kingston l4,O93.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
Il. Agnes Female Academy, Memphis,

HNHIS institution Is delightfully."- situated in
j. retired and healthy part Of the city Of
Memphis, commanding the advantage of
town and country. The entire surroundings
breathe an mir Of peaceful seoluson, when
ever exerts so powerful an influence ever the
moral, physical and intellectual life. The
course of study embraces the various branches
Of u solid and useful education. In the regu-
lar English course, the pupils on entering are
ranked according to their proficiency in Or
biography, Grammar and Arithmetic. Par
ticular attention is given to Sacred and Pro-
fame History, Rhetoric and Composition,
Latin and French enter into the regular
course, A portion of time Is allowed to each
pupil for plain and ornamental Needlework,
Shell, Flowers, etc. Terms per Session, pay
able halt. yearly invariably In adVance-for
board and tuition in all branches taught in
the highest schools, Plain Sewing, Marking,
ETC.. Bed Bedding, Stationery and Washing,
slOO and SID, according TO the age or class OF
the pupil. Special terms when several mem
beers OF the same family attend the school. No
allowance IL maze for partial absence or with
| drawal before the expiration Of the term, ex-
cept in case Of serious or protracted illness
| hNTtAs-German, Italian, ETC., each Sl2;
| Music on Piano and use Of instrument, 49,;
Drawing and Water Colors. $40; Oil Painting,
| $50; Embroidery and Ornamental Work, $40;
Use of Library, Sl Dancing and Oalisthenics
At professors charges; Vocal Music in class S.;
Private lessons, SIS Board per month during
vacation, ii spent at the Aeao envy, washing
etc., Sl5. Medicine and physician's fees wi |
form extra charges. Terms for day pupils, 50,
s., s. or s. per month. For further paIticu-
lars apply to the LADY SUPERI0n.
III %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
smaller Farms in the South

Baltimore Sum- July 3d.
The process of subdividing the large
plantations into smaller farms is going
on steadily in the South, even in the
States where the old system had taken
the deepest hold. The Woodworking
farmer, who follows the plow himself,
is gradually crowding out the luxurl-
Gus planter, who, in the ante bellum
days, scarcely took the trouble to di-
rect the operations of his laborers.
In Mississippi, for instance, there
were 1880 plantations in 1860, and
the average number of acres in each
was $40. Ten years later there were
1923 farms, the average area of each
being 1873 acres. In 1880 the number
of farms was 1925, averaging 1876
acres each. While the area of cult
waited land is less than it was in 1880,
yet the production of cotton is nearly
twice as great. The census of 1880
will doubtless show still greater
change in the domestic economy of
the South, as indicated by a larger
number Of landowners and a vast
increase in agricultural products.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

landed at New Orleans as cheaply as
that Of Nebraska and Dakota is now
shipped by rail to the Northern lakes.
By this route six months time will be
saved, and this renders it certain that
California wheat will not continue to
60 around the Horn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
Reeds Cit Edge Tonic nllaHs irritation

Ex-Congressman John H. Starin
treated the Sunday-schoOl children OF
the North Shore of Staten Island to a
free excursion up the Hudson to Bic
gems Grove on Friday The excur-
sionists numbered $500, representing
II Sunday-schools.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
CHINA
DINNER SETS,
1S5 pieces, for $40.
Wng1 sPECIALTIRs;
Bar Mixtures. Mirrors, etc.
ousdruple-plated Knives. Casters eto
Hotel and Steamboat Wares
Q. n. ERICH,
SaI NAM STREET. Memphis. Tenn.
SIT

GUITEAU, like Oliver Twist, has a
good appetite, and often asks for
more" The result is different-he al
ways gets it without delay, according
to such accounts as come here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
MEMPHIS INSTITUTE.
Union ST, near Marshall Ave,

Principal l. @ Tyler, NJ. A., late Prof. Bellies
Lettres inWilliam and MaryCollege, Virginia
THIS School has steadily increased in num-
L Der of Boys. the number last year being
seventy-lv9. Iti'Ron. Seotarian in character.
Boy prepared tor college or the active duties
Der 5, 1881.
For further information. apply till 18th
August to the Principal, Sherwood Forest,
Charles City county, Virginia. l3l lac
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
nhnlh nr OrriIIe 1lrnnf.

MoRRIsTowN, N. j., August g.
Orville Grant, brother OF General
Grant, died at Morris Plains yester-
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
In We OIden Time.

Richmond Va.) Dispatch
A young lady handed us yesterday
an invitation to the ball given to La
fayette in this city in 1924, which
was received by her grandmother,
Miss S. A. johnson, then a young
lady resident here, 1t reads as fol.
lows:
The pleasure of your company is re-
quested at the ball at the Eagle Hotel, to
be given in honor of General Lafayette.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
GOODYEARS LIVER Tonic |.

ssUsE LIVER TONIC FOR INDIGESTION
ss-UsE LIVER TONIC FOR COsTIvENEss
ns-UsE LIVER TONIC FOR HEADACHE
eB-USE LIVER TONIC FOR SOUR STOMACH
Gs-UsE LIVER TONIC FOR DIZZINESS
nS-USE LIVER TONIC FOR PAINTING SPELLS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
Use Eureka Chill Tonic

For all grades of fevers and removing all Ma
larial Poisons from the system; enlargement
of the spleen and swamp fevers yield reodily
under the influence Of the Chill Tonic SOC,
81 and s.. 2xxxiy2d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

Many of our readers will recognize
in the foregoing list the names OF
leading citizens of Richmond who
have long since departed this life. OF
the twenty two managers" named,
only twenty-tWO-and, singular to say
the last two on the list, Hon. Wynd-
ham Robertson and Hon. James
Lyons-now remain to tell Of the
joyous occasion when our people
Joined in doing honor to the great
Frenchman, Lafayette.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06
Summer SaQltGrilgS
IN
Northern Wisconsin

ISSUED BY THE WISCONSIN CENTRAL
i Railway, which will be sent FREE to any
person addressing JAMES BARKER, Gene. al
Passenger Agent, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
If you desire most interesting reading AVID
full information regarding the finest Summer
Resort Region in America, se:d for the ex-
uis itely illustrated work.
The book is delightfully."- written. and is a
record of those Whe have tasted the sweets Of
this magnificent summer and health-resort
region. 7Sf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-06

We, the Committee appointed by the Board of D
the Bank, submit the above report. There is no
class Endorsement or cOllaterals. We recommend
declared Ou' Of the profits Of the past six mont
to the surplus fund.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
MIScELLAR s,
RESCUED FROM DEATH

william J. Coughiin, of SomerviIle, Mnss..
says: In the fall of 1876 l was taken ith bleed
Tag OF the lungs followed by a sewers cough, !
my bed. In 1877 I was admitted to the Ho,n;t,I
The doctors aaid I had = hole in nv lung ne biz
as q hait dollar. At one time a report vent
friend told me of DIR WV Halls BAIsiM FOR
THE LUNGS. ! got a bottle, when to my surprise,
commenced to feel better, and to-day I feel
hoping every one afflicted With Diieased Lunrs'
viii take DR.. N. HALL's BAtsAn,a and he con
vinced that Consumption can DO eured I ca,
positiyely say i. has done more good than ali
theother medicines l have taken since nv SICK.
aebs. RnI9-lv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04

No. 63s aud 6s3 daily. other train, a.;lv az.
cept Sunday No. $40 and SOS eonnsets nt strav.
burg with trade on Va. Midland Road. No. sos
runs to Baltimore via Washington Withoutehsrre
OF cars. No go and sos dimes At Me. Jackson.@
Passepgers for Jordsn's Springs leave ear, NJ
stephenson's; for Rock Enon leave care al wiz
chester; for Capon Springs leave cars At caposs
Road for Orkney Springs leave ears AT hi. Jack
son for Rswiey Springs leave cars AT Hartison.
burg. Parties visiting New Market and Imrnx
Caves leave Cars at New Market.
Supervisor of rrsins, wiaeasst.t VI.
W. NJ. CLEMENTS. -
May 81, 1881.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04

A rather amusing indication of the season
was given last Sunday, when one of the
congregation, on being nudged with the con-
tribution box, abruptly cried out, s.Dron
them melons, blast ye ?" Then he awoke.
looked around. hlushed. md scooted