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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The Ex- Chief of the COnfederaey
Is in Chicago.
Chicago TIme, ofMay I'll

Chicago Times ofMAy 221
Mr.. Jefferson Davis, ex-presideut Of
the ex- Confederacy, arrived in this
city yesterday morning, and stopped
over for a days visit with his old
friend, General Crafts j. Wright Of
the marine hospital General Wright
met him at the dept and escorted him
to the Grand Pacific ilotel, where
they breakfasted. Duriog the fore
noon the two moved quietly about the
city, visiting the principle points Of
interest and calling upon friends in
the government building.
A Times reporter was introduced 10
Mr. Davis by General Wright at the
Palmer House. Nj. Davis lisa remark
ably handsome old man, and bears the
weight of seventy-three years, more
than fifty of which have been of such
a character as but few men in the
worlds history have experienced, as
lightly as though his life had been one
long succession Of grati6ed desires, in.
stead of one great venture and failure
which involved a greater loss OF hu.
man lives and destruction of property
than have been crushed beneath the
fallen temple Of ambition OF any other
man born. Nearly six feet in hight
he stands erect, and his carriage is
that of a man who yet remembers his
military training. His figure is of a
fine proportion, and suggests the com
manding presence that must have been
his when in his prime. His hair and
full short beard are ola snowy white
ness, and his face is of the kiudest
expression, and is marred by only one
sightless eye. His voice is soft and
pleasant, and perhaps its extreme gen.
tleness is the sole evidence that he is
not a mar Of full physical vigor. His
small hand and feet bespeak gentle
blood. The one thing most noticed.
however, is that indefinitely quiet dig
nifty and repose and hrmness which
seem born TO a leader, and one who
shows in every incn the gentleman:
and seeing what he must have been in
his prime, one does not wonder that
he should have been chosen by the
chivalry Of the south to be its ruler.
But now the quiet, benevolent looking
old gentleman does not appear like a
man of whom II could have been suns
We'll hang JEFF Davis on a sour apple
tree"
The Times representative asked Of
him the occasion Of his visit here. and
he replied: Il am on my way to Mon
treal, where l have business that will
require my attention for a day or two,
and then | expect 10 20 home direct.
But l stopped off here for a days visit
with General Wright, and to look over
scenes which has nearly faded from nv
memory; but l do not see anything
here except the lake to help me out in
that direction"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

they would make the fur fly was pow
erful. Well, Jim he got Disguised
with the row, and lowed he'd climb
out there and shake EN- ofAthat
roof.
He hadn't RELY no notion of dom
it, likely, but we everlastin'ly logged
him, an outraged him. and lowed
he'd always Dragged how he wouldn't
take a dare, till bimeby he highsted
up the winder, and 10 and behold you
he went-exactly as he was, nothin' on
but a shirt, and that was short. But
you ought to see him. You ought 10
see him creepin' over that ice and dig
gin his toe nails and finger nails in to
keep from slippin, and 'bove all you
ought to see thatsshirt tail a happin'
in the wind, and them long, ridicu-
lous shanks o his a glistenin' in the
moonlight. Them company folks
were down there under the caves, the
whole squad Of them under that or
merry shed Of old Washin'ton Bower
vines-all settin' round about two
dozen sassers Of hot candy, which
they'd set in the snow to cool. And
they was laughin' and talkin' lively;
but bless you they didn't know nothin'
about the panorama that ives goin' %
above their heads. Well, Jim he went
a sneakin' up unbeknown to them
cats-they was a swishin' their tails
and yowyowin' and threat'nin' to
| clinch, We know, and not payin' any
attention-he went sneakin' right up
to the comb of the roof, till he
was in a foot and a half Of EN-, and
then all of a sudden he made
a grab for the yaller catl But, by
gosh, he missed fire and slipped his
nolt, and his heels flew up and he
Topped on his beck, and shot off n that
roof like a dart-went a slashin' and
a crashin down them old rusty vines,
and landed in the dead center Of them
comply peoplel-sot down like a
yearthquake in them too dozen sassers
of red hot caudy, and let off a howl
that was bark m the tomb. Them
pals-well, they looked, you know.
they see he wasn't dressed for com
pany, and so they left. All done in
minute. Just one little war.whooT
and a "whish" of their dresses, snC
blame the wench Of 'em was in sigh
anywhere. jim, he was a sight HI
was gormed with that bilin' hot mo
lasses candy clean down to his heels
and had more busted sassers hangin
to him than if he was an Injun prin
cess-and he came a prancin' up stair
Just a whoopin' and cussin', and ever
lump he gave he shed some china, ant
every squirm he fetched he dropped
some cardyl And blisteredl Why
bless your soul, the poor creetu
couldn't RELY set down comforsabl
for as much as four weeks"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

A Fable Supposed TO Apply TO
New York Politics.
New York Tribune.l

New York Tribune.l
One of the leaders and q wheel
horse of the band wagon were discuss
ing the Giraffe's withdrawal from the
show. "Of what use was the majestic
animal to the show anyway" asked
the wheel horse. "0h, he was beau
tiful, principally beautiful" said the
leader.
did he draw" inquired the wheel
horse.
Draw Not only didn't draw but
had to be drawn. HIS shoulders were
so high he couldn't carry baggage or
wear a saddle, and he always insisted
on riding in the triumphal car next to
the band. Why, that animal actually
thought he was the greatest show on
earth all alone by himself"
WAS he a good runner"
I'm a hippodrome. The ring had to
be fixed for him. He's what they call
a hippodromer."
why, then, was he considered so
important an animal?"
We'll, he looked like a heavy
kicker, and always acted as though he
was going to kick. The copperheads
got very much excited two or three
times when he came snufing around
their box, supposing he was going to
kick the cover off and let them all
loose
And did he ever kick2"
"0nce."
"Do any damage?"
well, | can't tell yet. There's a
council of veterinary surgeons at
work trying to set his leg. He didn't
hit anything"
amy moral?" asked the wheel
horse.
well, yes" said the leader. "This
little one-if you kick at the wrong
time you're liable to break your leg"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

RY virtue. OF. a deed of trust, made to me,
- Amos Woodruff, trustee. by Maurice D
robin and Mary u Tobin, on 9th day Of May,
1877, and ecoTded in deed book No. III, page
e3 Of tn, Registers office of Shelby county,
said deed being made to secure a certain
indebted ness fully described therein, and de-
fnult having been made IN the conditions
thereof, l will, as trui tee, at the request OF
he beneficiary in said deed, on
Saturday, lnne 10, 1881,
at II O'Clock, am, at tho southwest corner
Of Main and Madison streets, in Memphis,
the Taxing District Of said county, sell at
public auction To the highest bidder for cash,
that certain lot of land in said District known
as the west half Of lot No. Is in block &, Brad
ford subdivision, fronting q feet on the SOU b
side Of Bradford street between Jones avenue
and Manassas street. with a depth Of $50 feet;
together with all appurtenances thereto be-
longing, including residence house and other
improvements. All right of redemption waiY-
ed. Title believed to be perfect, but l sell as
only.
AMOS WOODRUFF, Trustee.
j Hampton, Attorney. 1894
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
Health is Wealth

Dr.. Z. c. WRsr's NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT.
MINT: q specific for Hysteria, Dizziness. Con
vulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental bepres-
sion, Loss of Memory, Spermatorrhcsa, Impo-
tepcy, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age. caused by oY%er-exertiou, self abuse, or
over-ind9lgence. which leads to misery, decay
Each box contains one months treatment.
One dollar n box, or elk boxes for i've 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 five dollars, We will send tie pur-
chaser our written guarantee TO return the
money if the treatment does not effect q cure,
Guarantees issued only by A. RENKERf q
CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2l5 Main
sire ct. Memphis, Tenn. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. 5xxxiiiibhd&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
M~On-rasIdant MOtIes.

No. 4006-In the Chancery Court OF Shelby
county, Tennessee-Hester Payne vs. Rial
Payre.
1T appearing from affidavit in this cause that
i tho defendant, Rial Payne, is o non-resi-
dent Of the State Of Tennessee; it is therefore
ordered that he make hiI appearance herein,
at the courthouse Of Shelby county, 10 Mem
July. 1881. and plead, answer or demur to
complainant bill, or the same will be taken
for confessed as TO him and set for hearing OK
parte; and that q copy OF this order be pub
lishsd once a week, for four successive weeks,
in the Public Ledger.
This 18th day of May, 1881.
r. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
A espy-Attest:
By Il. B. MoHEKRY, D. c. NJ.
Nj D L Stewart, sol'r for oomplt. 81 70 76 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

Mt. Morris, N. Y, is Responsible
for the following valuable statement
from Mrs. NJ. G. Arnold: Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has done
me worlds of good for catarrh Of the
bladder and female weakness"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

The Hon. A. H. Stephens is said to
be always more or less depressed 10
departing from Washington at the
close OF the session. 1t is related
when full of foreboding he went south
after the Adjournment in 1859 he fol-
lowed with his eyes as long as possible
the dome of the capitol. you are
looking at that l suppose" said some
one, thinking of the time when you
will return here as a senator2" mot
at all" answered Mr.. Stephens 81
am taking farewell of it, knowing l
shall not see it again until am brought
here a state prisoner" This was lit
orally fulfilled in the latter part of
October, 1865, when he passed through
the city a paroled prisoner on bis way
home after spending FIVE months in
Fort Warren.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

Mothers, wives, daughters. sons.
fathers, ministers, teachers, business
men, farmers. mechanics, ALL should
be warned against using and ir sroducing into
their homes NOstrum and Alcoholic Reme-
dies. Have no such ~prejudices against. or
fear of, "WarIleT's Safe ionic BttIe -"
They are what they are claimed to be-barm-
less as milk, and contain only medicinal yir-
tues. Extract of Choice Vegetables only.
They do not belong to that class known as
"Cure-Alls, " but only profess TO reach cases
where the disease originates in debilitated
frames a. d impure blood. A perfect spring
and anmmeT medicine. A thorough
blood puTifier. A tonic appetizer.
Pleasant to tire taste, invigoTating to the body.
The most eminent physicians recommend
them for their curative properties. Once
used. always preferred. Trial size, 5Oc. Full
size largest in marketl 81. sS-E'ry Them
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

Group, that dreadful disease which
may at any time attack a mothers dar-
ling, ctn be cured by the use of Cous-
sens Honey of Tar, the favorite house
hold remedy for coughs and colds.
h~oarseness, bronchitis and cases OF the
throat and lungs.
For sale by w. N. Wilkerson & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
A FIne HAIR Dreasing.

Cocaine dresses the hair perfectly,
and is also a preparation unequalled
for the eradication of dandruf.
The superiority Of Burnett's Flavor
ing Extracts consists in their purity
and great strength.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
A0ARn

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., / will send
a recipe that will cure you, FREE Oh
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
BIZ q missionary in South America. Sens o
Innah, station D, New York City.
lfg vvvf TIA andE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
SATURDAY., IIfh june, 1881,

between the hours of IL and l o'clock, at The
southwest cornero of Main and Madison street.
in the Taxing District of Shelby county
Tenn. Qate city of Memphisl. as trustee, pro-
coed 10 sell at public auction to the highest
oldqSr i4s fSsnl tae i9loNlng described
the southwest corner of Beal and Turley
streets, ~ by 81 feet, with a new two-story
brick storehouse on tho same, all lying in the
Taxing District of shelby county, Tenn, for
merly city of Memphis.
Equity of redemption waived. Title believ-
ed to be good, but l will conl 81 only as trus-
tee.
1898 A. HATCHETT. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31


A crowd of evils emerged from
Pandora's box, but hope cast a sunny
ray over all, and she yet lights the
pathway of all sufferers who use
Coussens' Honey Of Tar, as it is a
never failing remedy for diseases Of
the throat and lungs, Group, hoarse-
ness, bronchitis, etc.
For sale by W. N. Wilkerson & Co.
Murfreesboro Flee Press Judge
RobertL L. Caruthers, now in the eighty
first year Of his age, has retired from
the law faculty Of Cumberland Uni.
versity at Lebanon, Tenn. Our ac-
qu%aintance with r. L. Caruthers com :
menced fifty-6ve years ago. He was
then slender in person, straight as an
arrow, and Of cheerful c~ountenance
His manners were pleasing and hi,
speech captivating. He has been q
successful lawyer, a state legislator. a
member Of congress at Washington, A
member ofthe Confederate congress a
supreme judge of Tennessee, besides
filing other positions OF importance 10
which he was called by his country
men; and last but not least, be has
maintained from his youth the charac-
ter of aOhristian man. May his last
days be oloudless and may bis end be
peaceful.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

The LEDGER Office book bindery, IS
Madison street, has good workmen,
uses good material, and charges mod
crate prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
DON'T Pour Alcohol on the Fire

and don't take anything that has alco-
bel in it to help infamed kidneys.
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
is purely vegetable, aud acts directly
upon the kidneys and liver.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
WHO WANTS TO BORROW MONEY Z
LabOring Ncn, own your Homes.

THE DES0T0 BUILDING AND LOAN
L Association will issue a New Series OF
Stock this month, thus enabling those in want
of moneys to procure it on easy terms.
Recozniz ug the want Of many applicants,
and having q considerable fund IN hand, have
decided on th s course, and W II be glad to
have a large subscription to this New Series,
which money will be loaned at next meet
ing, Tuesday, June IA.
There is no Association that stands higher
or has prospered more.
Call on MINER PARKER, Secretary, 289
Vain street and mbsnribe at once cod 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

For The kidneys, liver and urinary
organs, use nothing but warmers S0fs
and Liver Cure.'' II stands I'M
Thousands owe their health and
happiness to it. nE-We offer Warmers Safe
Tonic Bitters" with equal confidence.
H. II. WARNER & co., Rochester, N. Y.
4SXxxiiii48
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31

All kinds Of job printing executed
at the LEDGER Office, ID Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
Fair Warning from a Reliable
w aHnar-

w arner.
Don't neglect your health when
Warmers Safe K .idney and Liver Cure
will surely preserve it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
Advertisements

TARRANT'S SELTZER APERlENT
May properly be called the "Herculos'' Of
medicine, for it e~leanses Natures augean
aud allows the reeuperatiVe rowers of
the system to do the work Of restoration to
health. No medicine cures; Nature alone
cures. This Aperient opens the proper ave-
nues, the func ions are permitted to resume
their work, aud the patient gets we'll.
Sold BY Nil DRUGGISTS. 67 "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-31
Trustees Sale.

DY virtue Of three deeds of tru.t, duly record.
ID cd in book No. 12i, pages 1873 and 4S9,
and book 1871, page IL Of tho Register Office
of Shelby county, Tennessee, default having
been made, l will, on
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-10-08
BAYOU CHICoT, La, October 4th, 1881.
Dear DEMOCRAT:

Dear DEMOCRAT:
Yesterday being one Of the Jewish holidays
the store Of our esteemed friend Capt. Sam
Haas was kept closed all day and our little
village was one of quiet and solitude. The So
elal @ party under the supervision OF our young
head at the beautiful residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Willis P. Wolff took place last Friday evening
and proved perfect success, and it was one
OF the most enjoyable affairs it has ever been
my good fortune to attend. Owing to the late
ness OF the musician dancing did not begin un-
til nearly nine o'clock, though that did not de-
tract an atom from the enjoyment of the young
people. The exquisite rooms with its inviting
seats Illuminated with two large and beautiful
ly decorated chandeliers and the eXuberant
rays Of an ever brilliant moon and the many
hospitalities rendered by our charming host
and hostess suttced to render it pleasant to all.
The dancing was keptup till quitea late hour and
everything "went merry as marriage bell"
Among the young ladies present was the pleas
ant faces OF Miss B. Hawkins, Miss Sallie An
selm, Miss Mary Wright, Miss Ida Griffith, Miss
Hattie Haas, Miss Ava Courtney, Miss Georgia
Thomas, and many others too numerous to
mention. Miss H. H. with her dark sapphire
eyes and beautiful face which was unusually
radiant was considered the belle OF the evening.
Miss !. G. beautiful young lady with her pc
| culiarly winning ways and sweet smiles played
sad havoc with many young gallants and to
eclipse the whole scene Hon. JnO. d. c. present
ed his handsome face giving all present a pleas
host and hostess Mr.. and Mrs Wolff, also to our
young friend H. L. Erich Esq, for the hOspi-
talities extended in our behalf. AS usual locals
are dull. Mr.. Y. P. Firth Of Evergreen and Mr..
Hall of New Orleans paid us visit last week.
Mr.. A. McFatter breaches to quite large con-
gregation at the Methodist church Sundays.
As usual the old war horse Capt. Sam Haas is
on the ''war path" and the lively manner in
which he is gathering in cotton bales is begin
ing to make business pretty lively. What q
pity we have not a few more such business men
in our midst. Public school was commenced
Monday and We trust the parents of the chill
dren will send them to school regular and
promptly and then we will have no more CON-
plants about bad management in our public
schools. But just as sure as you keep your
children home one week and then send them to
school the next you may look out for the people
to grumble $50 mote it be-. From reliable in
formation will state that the camp meeting at
the Bell Cheney Springs will commence on
Friday before the fifth Sunday in October The
dinner bell is ringing for the present will bid
you AL revOlr,
p K
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-10-08

ed to pass Il bogus check on a well known car
riage dealer in payment of a buggy and har
ness, his game ended. The police grabbed him
and showed him up as first class confidence
man.
The Morgan Railroad is an independent con-
Germ and unlike other railroads does not grant
the usual privileges to the press. Why this
upstartish corporation is so arrogant and de-
mics the press the simplest colrtesies. can only
be explained by the fact that it is a huge mono
poly, and gigantic and srasping one at that.
People who have occasion to visit the office of
theh Morgan concern report that they must
scrape the soles OF their shoes off before enter
ing. Jay Gould is the man to rub the gilt edge
off of this mamouth effrOntery. We hope he'll
hurry up about it. EPSILON MI.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-10-08
Who Is Man and Where is He.

Man that is married to women is of many
days and full of trouble. In the morning he
draws his salary and in the evening it is all
gone. 1t is a tale that is told; it vanisheth.
and no one knOweth whittier it gOeth, He rls-
eth up clothed in the chilly garments of night
and seeketh the somnolent paregoric where
with to heal the colicky bowels of his infaht
offspring. He imitateth the horse or OK. and
draweth the chariot of his posterity. He spen-
deth his shekels in the purchase Of fine linen
and purple 10 cover the bosom OF his family,
yet he himself is seen at the gates Of the city
with one suspender He cometh forth for a
flower and is cut down. There is hope of q
tree when it is cut down that the tender shoots
thereof will sprout again, but man goeth to his
home, and what is he then. Yes, he is alto
gether Wretched.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-10-08
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE
United States .N0rshNl's Sale.
IN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT AND EAs-
TERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA,
No S93j
UNITED STATES VS.. OSCAR A. RICE EFT
AIS.

By virtue of a writ of tieri tacias to me-
directed i'll the above entitled suit | will
proceed to sell to the highest bidder on SAT
URDAY, the 5th day of November, 1881, at IL
o'clock A. NJ, at the main entrance to the,
Courthouse, in the town of Opelousas parish of
st. Landry, the following described property.
viz:
l. Fifteen lots of unimproved ground situated
i'll the town of OpelOusas, parish of st. Landry.
Louisiana, bounded north by lots of c. and A.
j. Thompson, south by COlOred Church property.
east by Mrs. D'avy, j. Walters and others, and
west by Mrs. E. A. Hudspeth and others.
2. A certain tract OF land together with all
the improvements thereon, situated on Bayou
Marie Croquant or TGche, containing 81 and
49Ilo0 acres. bounded north by lands now he
longing to T. c. Anderson, south by the Gillet
now property of 7. c. Anderson, east by NJ. l..
Melancon, west by the Bayou being the same
property purchased by the defendant Thum;tS
c. Anderson from VIM Bundck, October. 1874
,. One lot of ground situated in the town of
with improvements thereon. bounded north by
Water street, south by Sittis street, east by
Main street. and west by st. John street.
+. Oneha lot OF ground situated i'll tile:
town OF Washington, parish OF st. Landry, La
being lot No. as per town plat, with improve
mentS thereon bounded north by Water street
east by Bridge street, west by WaShin| n|tOn
street and south by E. W. Moore.
5. Six hundred and forty acres Of land situated
on Bayou Courtableau, being section thirty
nine in township six.
Seized in the above suit as the property of
ThOs. c. Anderson.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
United States Marshals office, New Orleans,
3Oth day of September, 1881.
United States Marshal for the Eastern District
of Louisiana. Oct. l-5t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-10-08
CRESCENT CITY GOSSIP.

ANOTHER SCANDAL IN THE CRESCENT CITY
THE BUTCHERS AND CERTAIN MEMBERS OF
TIE BOARD OF HEALTH IN THE SAME BOAT
LABUZZO AVENGED AND HIS ASSASSIN A
PRISONER FOR LIFE-THE GRAND JURY TAKES
CARE OF TwO.YoUNG HOODLUMs-sIXTYFoGR
NEW TEACHERS FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEGG.as RE-APrEAR-THE e. S. BOARD OF
ENGINEERs-THE ST. CHARLES STREET THEA
TREs-FEMALE sHRIEKERs IN HOC-A YOUNG
MAN TOO UTTERLY NICE, ETC-AF FEW REMARKS
ABOUT THE MORGAN r. r. MONOPOLY.