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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-29

The Presbyterian church in the South
feels the need of more ministers. At
the ninety-fourth annual session of the
Presbyterian Synod of Virginia, resolu-
tions were adopted stating that the South
ought to have an increase Of fifty licenti-
ates annually, and requesting pastors,
elders and parents to instruct the con-
seriousness Of Christian young men in re-
gard to the claims OF the ministry The
increase in the ministry in the South
was stated to be only about six each year.
Very naughty, indeed Prof. Swing
thinks stage kissing 10 wrong. The pro-
lessor is right. All good men should set
their faces against kissing anywhere and
everywhere.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-29
Prices In "Ihe Olden Times"

In the olden times, when the govern
ment of England was more paternal than
it is now, the price of provisions was
regulated by act of Parliament. In 1878
a 'best lamb" was to be sold for six
pence from Christmas to Lent, and for
fourpence at other times. A hen was to
be bought for threepence half-penpy and
pullet for penny three farthings. In
1902 the value of a bull was seven shill-
ngs and sixpence, and that of fat sheep
one shilling. Twelve years afterward
we find great advance, and an edict was
issued to regulate the rising prices. A
"best grass-fed OK" was fixed at sixteen
shillings; "grain.fed" one at twenty.
four. A sheep rose to one shilling and
fourpence, but hen was cheaper, being
only three half-pence, and eggs were
twenty for q penny. In 1872 the hen
was ninepence. and penny would only
procure five eggs.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-29

Agreeable all round: II purpose in
Producing some new features into the
SERVICE" said Rev. Mr.. Textusl. "Alk,
right remarked Fogg. New features
in that pulpit are just what l have
been longing for the last year or tvo."
Il Boston Transcript.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-29

care you feeling very ill?' asked the
physician; "let me see your tongue,
please" Its no use, DOCTOR" replied
poor patient, "no tongue can tell how
bod feel"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26

How the state Looks 10 an Ar
kansas Traveller.
Cor. IltIIo Rook DemooraI.I

Cor. Little Rock Democrat
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, February II.
EDITOR DEMocRAT:-Three days
via steamship from New York to Sa-
vannah, thence one additional day via
Sea island route (Which is an inside
| channel along the coast) brought your
Arkansas traveller to this land of per-
petual summer-brought him from a
latitude with the mercury dancing at
zero to this, where all animal kind
dream lazily in the shade at GO to 70
Fahrenheit.
Florida in theory or in sentiment,
as painted by literary artists, who so
frequently sacrifice the truth to Sc
cure good effects" isnot the Florida
one finds in reality.
The air is balmy aud delightful, and
we'll calculated to captivate the casual
%sojourner, as it has thousands from all
quarters of the globe who have cast
their fortunes in the orange growing
region some two hundred miles south
from this point. But alas, like all
tropical countries, their appears phys
ical decay and want OF thrift, a gener-
al Generalization among the masses
which is scarcely compatible with ac-
tive, permanent progress of growth.
The interior, as presented to the tray-
eler by rail, is a d~esolate, piney, sandy
waste, its principal products rosin and
turpentine. Western or middle Flor
ida as it is called, in the vicinity of
Tallahassee is an exception to this,
and presents a rolling, handsome
country, save the ravages of war, from
which, unlike most other cotton grow
ing regions of the south, it has never
rallied. The fruit growing section,
and, in fact the great center of attrac-
tioD and value of the state lies along
the valley Of the st. Johns river,
whose headwaters are well down in the
peninsula, and whose course, as your
readers may recollect, is northward. |
expect to visit this region soon, and
may give you a few additional lines
from Orange county, the center Of the
orange, banana and pine apple groves.
This city, Jacksonville, has become
a winter Saratoga, abounds in large,
fine hotels, filed with the pleasure
seeking class principally, aud made
brilliant with bands Of music, elabo-
rate toilets, and the usual gayeties at
tending such places. Few invalids
are seen here-this class go on up the
st. Johns river to Patlatka, st. Au-
gustine, Enterprise, ETC., aud distrib
ute thence into the dry, pine region
lying along or just back from the
river. AS the season advances they
move out on to the coast, and thence,
in April and May, gradually to the
northwest, to the pine region of Geor-
gia and the mountains Of North Caro-
hna-AshviIle, North Carolina recent
" having attracted much favorable
attention.
In point of native energy and thrift,
in wealth Of natural resources, | must
place our much-abused Arkansas far
ahead Ofthis much ~applauded land.
Yours, etc., Il. V. ID.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
E TRAGIC FATE.
Death of the Young Huntress OF
Wayne County, Pa.

Only a lew weeks ago the papers
contained an account of the killing
recently of two black bears by Lottie
Merrill, a young huntress eighteen
years old. The following account Of
her death is from the Elmira Gazette.
A fearful tale is told in the Port Jar
Wis Union of the fate of Lottie Mer-
rill, the young huntress Of Wayne
county, Pennsylvania. According to
this account she met a most tragic
death on the Sth of February, being
attacked in her hut by six bears, kill
ed and eaten by them and her body
burned with the ~carcasses of some Of
them in the cabin. A party of hunt,
ers. it is said, at the close oil
that day found her cabin still
burning, and the proofs of the
horrible death she bad died. 1t ap-
pears that she had been hunting that
day, and had killed a fine buck deer.
which, after removing the entrailst
she had dragged home on the SHOW,
Six hungry bears, drawn by the
smell OF blood, had followed the trail
to her hut, and after devouriDg the
carcass of the deer attacked the
huntress, killing her and devouring
her body. The girl had evidently
made a heroic defense. An examina.
ton Of the oarcasses of the six bears
in the cabin showed that she must
have killed two of them before being
overpowered. The carcass Of one
bear had fallen against the closed
door and imprisoned them all within
the cabin, which took FIRE and burned
the others to death. In the cabin
was found one of the huntress
heavy boots with the foot still in
it, a bent hunting knife neal
the bones and the a%ntlers o
the deer she had bFoughthOmc which,
with the ~carcasses Of the bears, fur.
nished a complete key to the mystery
Her funeral took place on Wednesday
the 9th. Atleast three hundred PEG.
pie we're present at the funeral, anC
the old preacher, William Budwick
preached the sermon, relating the
story of her death and extolling hel
bravery aud virtue to the skies. The
remains were buried near her burned
cabin, and over her grave was placed
a pair of antlers and a hemlock slal
with this rude epitaph
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26

men. Colonel Young has again given
evidence Of the able manner IN which
he watches the interests of his con-
stituents, aud til gratifying to know
that he has been able to serve our peo-
pie, though opposed by the 6libustering
Of General Hooker, and the honest
feebleness Of other democrats, who
are nothing unless they can serve the
northern wingsofth democracy.
Hon. G. A, Hanson, of Memphis,
who has spent so much time and labor
in behalf of this measure, is quite
elated by the passage of this bill. His
industry and intelligent services have
been indispensable, and he is fully
entitled to share tie credit. No man
ever worked more z%ealously in behalf
of a good cause than he has for this
The bill will pass the senate this
week. SALTUs MoHEGAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
A~ttacbImenT Notice.

Before D. G. Sb. lighter, J.P. for Shelby cam.
", den1'1 Bowling, Jones il Co., VS.. b
y tlls cause an attachment having been
~ ueo : ut under section 1856 of the Code Of
henheS ZEE, and returned levied upon the
bIone .ty ofthe defendant and affidavit having
ooe'. made that the defendant is indebted.
70 tho plaintiff in the sum Of s472 7-1O0, due by
account, and that the claim is just, ana.
that the defendant is a nonresident of thei
State of Tennessee, so that the ordinary process
Of law cannot be served upon him; it is thesrl.
fore ordered that said defendant mako hrs
personal appearance before me on tho 18th
day ofMaroh, 1881, at my office, No. 3 Madison
street, Memphis, Tennessee and defend said
attachment suit within the time prescribed
by law, or the same win be proceeded with
ex-parte; and that a copy of this order be
published once a week for four weeks in the
Public Ledger.
This the 7th day of February. 1881.
III III vs. l55 d. @. SLAUGHTER. j. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
The baroness and Her BOY Com
ing Over.

The Baroness Burdett-C outts and
her husband are coming to travel in
this country in May. A cousin Of the
bridegroom, who lives in Jersey City,
is quoted as saying to a correspondent
of the Post, OF Washington, that she
didn't suppose that Mr.. Bartlett
made the proposal of marriage. "How
could he?" said she. tile would not
dare to do it. She must have made
the proposition first, but he would do
his full share of the counting after
ward. | have no doubt hat they will
be very happy. They have all the
world at their feet, are sincerely at
tached to each other, and can have no
cares. When be comes here he will
be the lion of the hour, and a be
proud, as an American, as having
carried away the prize that all Eng
land envies him. In one sense it's a
worldly match; but knowing my cous-
in and knowing the baroness, too, |
am sure they will be happy. She is
the most industrious woman | know.
and he loves work, and they will fnd
a world Of good to do with their
money"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
Attachment Notice.

Before John Spelman,J P. for Shelby county.
Tenn. & Whitmore VS.. G W Hall and VIM.
Chase
n this cause an attachment having been
j sued out under section 1855 of the Code OF
property of the defendants, a%ndafidayit hay
ing been made that defendant Is are Indebted ,o
the plaintiff in the sum Of $1,000. due bv
account, and that the claim is Just, annda
that the defendants are non-resiae' ,ts ~
The state Of Tennessee; il is therefore nrdered
pearance before me on tho III 5au M
March, 1881, at 10 o'clock q N , nv "a c a
No; 81 Adams street, Memph6 Tennesseei
and defend said attachment > nh Win M
time prescribed by law, OF ple same viii he
R [5i. eSdss E v hu ebIIiGSartsi ar d that a copy d
Ills sInsL orGe H. Ie PpGpiishea once a week for -four
This the 9th day Of f. bTuarv 1891
l4O las 1923 JOHN SPE1WGN. p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
Courthouse Crumbs.

Dock Branch and Ebert Flonda
were found not guilty of involuntary
m~anslaughter in the criminal court
yesterday. They are the laborers who
we're engaged in tearing down a house
on Elliot street some weeks ago, which
fell and killed two persons.
Charles Alexander, a troublesome
darby, was sentenced to five years in
the penitentiary yesterday, for break
ing open and tobbing Schmidt's gun
store, Alexander claimed that he got
the knives WHICH were found in his
possession out Of a prize box, when
the attorney general remarked that
that was very good-he priced open
tha viadeE and got the knives out Of
q box in the show case.
Wash Watkins, for receiving money
under false pretenses, received a sen
tence OF three years, and g. w. Wat
kiRs for petit larceny one year.
In the circuit court E. E. Colby VS..
j. N. Paine, suit for value of a COW
killed by Paine's dog, was going on
yesterday.
There will be an election At Lucy.
Third district, on the fifth of next
montk, to ill the vacancy caused BY
the resignation Of 1. i. Douglass, and
one in the Fifteenth district to Gil a
vacancy caused by the death of Gray
VarBell on the 9Th.
Counterfeit ten dollar notes are by
no mean scarce. Deputy Shea, in
the county court, detected one this
morning which was rendered him AZ
part payment Of a liceRse, Yhe eoun-
terfeit wss of ,he United States ma.
tiOnal currency and a good one. A
difference in the shading Of the nose
of one of the faces and in the paper
was all to be noticed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
Nonresident MosIeo.

No. l5S-In the Ohancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tenn.-S W Bolton, exeeutrix Of "
Bolton, deceased, VS.. J J Carruth &c al.
i that John B Canale, a defendant TO the ne.
tition of Mary Oanale is a nonresident of The
State Of Tennessee, and q resident on Italv:
it is therefore ordered that he make his az,
pearance herein, At The courthouse of SheToy
first Mondayin March. 1881, and plead. an sSaS
or demur to the petition of Mary C,.naIeit
or the same will be taken for co... fesseJ
as to him and set for hearing es-parts.
andthat a copy ofthis order be publ shed once
Ledger. u"nS'
This 9Th day Of February. 1881,
A eopy-Attest.
R. J, BLACK, Clesk and Mastor.
By. e, B. MoHENAY. d. @, Nm. DAn"
ia Ryan, sol. for eomRft- 136 40 In ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26

IT is not often that a county or a
municipal corporation makes a specu-
lation on stocks or bonds. 1t gener-
orally goes the other way. But we
have a notable exception to record
where a county, by taking advantage
Of a rise in railroad stocks, sold out
at a big profit. Many years ago old
Jefferson county, away up in Tennes-
see, took stock in the East Tennessee
and Virginia railroad, which then ex-
listed only on paper, If We mistake not.
When the road was built it did not
pass nearer than ten miles to Dan,
bridge, the county seat, and many o.
the people felt disappointed. How.
ever, the stock ives held. Last Jan.
uary it was decided by an election o.
the people to sell out, and Esquire
Ashmore, chairman Of the county
court, was authorized to effect a sale
This week there has been a big boom
in that stock. Ashmore took advan
tage Of it, came down to Knoxvill,
and auctioned off the entire lot o
$4,000 to the highest bidder at sl.68
which realized for the county s67, $50
This pulls old Jefferson with othei
means in sight entirely out Of debt
and the people will probably stay on
tier this.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
A~ttaCDlnent NOtIce.
Before John Spelman, ]. 2. for Shelby co,rn-
Y, Ienn.-H Hull VS.. G W Hall and Tm.

Before John Spelman, ]. p. for Shelby co,,r-
Y, Hull VS.. G W Hall and Wm.
n this cause an attachment having been
~ sued out under section 3455'of the eede Of
tennessee, and returned levied mos
me property. of tho defendants, and
aihdavit having been made THAT az
tendants are indebted to the plaintiff Il, tbe,
sum OF $3.50, due by account. and tb at
the claim is Just, and that the defend sa ars
non-residents Of the State of Ter nasssae.
It is therefore ordered that the sal 1d essSd'
ants make their personal appearance hefore me-
am at my Office, No. S3Adalas' ~ . vtUo n
phis, Tennessee, aud defend saiS s,ttoch-
nent suit within tho tT sai uresc.;bed
by lay, Or the same viii he pro-
o order b s, nsb ifEiSSST'Si aHd that a copy of this
oessiva wae[s in = oi4ceG week for four sue
This l.o S the 9Th day Of February, 4 Yssi.
ioD' JOHN SPELMAN, j. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
DALLAS.
Jay Gould Going Into the Ex-
press Business.
nncinl 10 lhn Iitiln Ronk Gnunltn.l

Special to the Little Rock Gazette
DALLAS, TEX, February 23.-The
Pacific express company, a new corpo-
ration, with Jay Gould at the head, in
opposition to the Texas express COM
pany, to transact express business
over the Gould system ofroads in this
state have leased offices in Dallas, aud
start business March l. st. Louis is
general headquarters, with L. A. Full
Ter as superintendent. The Texas
headquarters are at Houston,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26

TIE following sentences from
Whitelaw Reds address at Xenia,
Ohio, to an educational association,
would lock pretty well pasted in the
hats of all who have anything to do
with the management Of schools. espe-
ciaily high schools: Strengthen tho
basis OF the school system before you
increase the superstrueture. Teach
fewer things but teach them so they
will be absolutely known. Make the
course Of study more compact and
manageable; postpone the accomplish
mentsi Danish even science and draw
ing, and first give the child what will
be essential for the practical business
of life, aud a basis for self improve
ment." But this happens to be ex-
actly what those who are managing
the public schools throughout the
country are not doing. Cramming j.
the word. A smattering Of much and
thoroughuess in nothing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
Trustees Sale.


BY virtue Of On interlocutory docroo
~ ed In the case OF AW COLI admin euIe :
ETC., Ct ais, VS.. j 5 wilkins, ct ala. strait T.
X y Of the ChaIpceTy, Court of SheT' No. 81 O.
On January oath, 1881, 1, as trusts oy eoun, "
eeea 70 sell 70 the highest and be >, VII 81
TGasn, IN 'front.' q the oourthoug 81 p,Iaep y
Monday, 9TH day Of w..on 1881,
wits ting real estate, to-
W%ashiSTtanS H. ~ y P9iT on the north side of
west siae' NY Of H stsSss ; iest inches west Of the
WaTdly alops y eet, running thence vest
street 30 fsesS ne north side Of Washington
waFaly higA street l56 feet; thence east
leob> parallel with Washington st. 80 feet 81
y .; thence 'southwardly pai allel withHigil
loo teet 70 ne beginning, it being the sans
l9t or parcel ofland conveyed to me by } s
Hatcher IN mis- lifetime as evidenced by trust
deed MADE June25th, 1872, and recorded in the
ot1ce OF 81 .elby county in record book So, pag
~ etc;. TO which reference is here made f ,i
The t;tle is believed to be good, but I vii
sell and convey as trustee only. w"
WA WHEATLEY, Truy ies
w u Glisson. s0l'r, etc. "o'
Memphis. Februarv 10Th 1891
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
Attachment Nett ce.

To 81 Galloway, j. p. for 81 lelby eount,
Anil W Baumann VS.. uhri Nsn1an
THIS cause an attachment HAVING be'
n sued out under section 2455 of tbe hode
n n%nessee, and returned, levied upon
7 roperty OF the defendant, and Affidavit h,
, ng been made that defendant Is indeI
70 the, plaintiff IN the sum Of m
dred and s%eventy-six $3.50 dollars, d
by account, and that the claim Ia H.
ard that the defendant is a non-ros{da,
Q the state Of Tennessee, or has absconded
''bsenied himself from said state, 80 Thar nv
cess Of law cannot be served upon him; Il
therefore ordered that said defendant nal
ms personal appearance before me-
Sne 1otn day Of March, 1881, at y o'cloc,
Memphis, Tennessee, and defend saisl
attachment suit within the time preserib.d 1ta
law or the same will be proceeded WIN Oy
paIte; and that = copy Of this order he nj ~, =
I ~ HaS once a week for four weeks in the PUB
This the 10Th day Of February. 1891
IN Sres0ry' Atty for plaintiff. iIsi5(51p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
SaturdaY. lInroh Ian. IssI
Trustees Sale.

Il virtue Of a deed Of trus. made TO me by
cordere ONCE Of Cyittenden county. Arkansas
90 the 18Th Day " December, 1875, in record
BOOK |, page 26, / will sell, at the reonest ~
ibs 9eheheiaries. default having been msde
z the payment Of the debt secured, to the
hlshest ana pest bidder for cash, atthe court-
house door, In the town Marion. Al s1sas
wlthin the legal hours Of sale, on TnessiaV
March D, 1881, the following described proper,
~; The southeastH Of u OF ssetion FL.
township 7 north, range Z east. eontainin1
I9Ity aHSss Also one 80 saw PEatt Revolvine
property being In Crittoaden county. Arfsn-
sa5; Equity Of redemption waived, and titIe
believed to be perfect, but 1 sell only as trus-
la6 NICHOLAS WILLIAMS, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
No. IL Jefferson Street,

Dr.. johnson is acknowledged by all parties
interested as by far the most successful
physician in the treatment Of private or secret
diseases. Quick, thorough and permanent
cures guaranteed in every case, male or female
Recent cases of Gonorrhea and Syphilis cured
in a few days, without the use Of Mercury.
Secondary Syphilis, the last Y%estige, eradicated
without the use of Mercury. Involuntary loss
Of semen stopped in a snort time. Sufferers
from impoteney or loss Of sexual powers re-
stored to full vigor in q few weeks. Victims
Of Spermatorrhea and loss of physical and
mental power, speedily and permanently
cured.
Particular attention paid to the diseases Of
women, and cures guaranteed.
Throat and Lung diseases cured by new
remedies.
Piles and. ola sores cured without the use Of
caustic or the knife.
All consultations strictly confidential.
Medicines sent by express to all parts of the
country.
Office hours from 8 am. to 9 pm. Sundays
from 3 tot pm.
96f ID. s. JOHNSON. NJ. ID.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26

THE senate bill passed yesterday
requesting the president, in the name
of the United States, to invite all for
eign governments to take part in the
international exhibition to be held in
New York in 1885, provided, the
United States shall not be liable, d.
rectly or indirectly, for expenses at
tending the exhibition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26

SOME of the republican editors have
discovered that Mast is a failure. As
long as he slandered and yilifed the
south he was a mar Of genius, but
when he begins TO touch up Schur2
and other republican ~henchmen he
becomes a failure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
w B Gibson. solr, etc, tee'
Memphis. Februarv 10Th 1881
Public sale of Real EsIq

A I noon on Wednesday, the 23d dov If
IA March next. / will sell nublicly. eor 2 4
Io,y;ng gescri;h . 1oor ln memphis the fol-
ning - y noinp % IJai estate, tg-W {: Begin
from tbs 5 p0,te = onalns 81 INK aorthward
tract On ;ts ooss yUIner OIL the y ishop 0tey
nortb ,vor5 y ~ Ssis raa9i thence Wn1 n said line
west l2 cbains 5a III .nks u SO Ike; thence
east line. tbnnoo so m~ is u 2 SOY on BOrO's
Rorobs Inc ~ = sto Y n icnalns q links with
iink N ne borin y ie; thence Gas I'll chains I
Delng tne tract q ,nveyed by CCI frabam NM
S : bowels by az indenture dated February -.
dol, ana regis oered in book ne, page 2S7' I'M,
1eE mnI9n am empowered 70 ELI to enforce
u x eood purchase money. Title believed
W sOoU' but sol only in exc ,ution Of M,
Mempl W. WEATl iERF0kD.
DSnff as. EnbrUQrv 10 1891 40 "a .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-26
thursday. March Sd. 1881.

upon the premises, sell to the highest bidder
at public cutlery, the whole or a suficiency of
the property in said trust deed, described as
follows, to-wit: Lying and being 10 Fayette
county, Tennessee, being the north half C
section ten Q0l, township one. range mo u
west, situate about six miles south Of La
grange, Tenn, and being same property upon
which said Riyes has 70. tded for the pas. Is
years and vested 10 him by deed from A K
Wingfeld, dated December 9Th, 1875, registered
in book 5, page GIG. Also the ether tract Ia
same state and county, thus described: The
northeast quarter Of section nine, township
enc, range Que west of the basis meridian 81
the Chickasaw session. Upon the 1rst 1f the
above tracts there i a deed oftyuss for about
$3.50. and the whole Ir9peF,y is subject 10 a
homestead to T " RlSes, which is expressly
reserved. a plat of the land, showing the
land covered by the trust deed, and upon what
port on the Homestead has been assigned. will
be on hand at the sale.
Equity Of redemption barred, and the prop-
erty will be Fold subject 10 the homestead and
trust deed aforesaid. Terms Of -sale- east.
1852 y II POSITION, Trustee.