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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

A Coon INvEsTMENT.-One Of oul
prominent business men said to us the
other cay. TN the spring my wife
got run down and could not eat any
thing; passing your store | saw
pile of Hoods Sarsaparilla in the win
dow, and | got bottle. After she
had taken it week she had rous-
ing appetite, and did her everything
She took three bottles, and it was the
best three dollars | ever invested c. l.
Hood &C.,, Lowell Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

Thousands of ladies have found
sudden relief from all their woes by
the use of LYDIA Il. PISKnAM's VEGE-
TABLE COMPOUND, the great remedy
for diseases peculier TO females. Send
to Mrs Lydia e. Pinkham, 233 West.
ern Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamph-
lets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

Representative Coxsmet Represen.
tive W. D. Kelley recently and said
"Well, you are reelected, judge and
probably will be for life" ~ told my
people, replied the Judge, Il was
candidate for life, barring lunacy OF
paralysis" "Your exception was
too broad said Cox ''lunacy is no
disqualification for a seat in Congress. .
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

VOltaie Belt Co., Marshall, Mich
Win send their celebrated EleCtro-Vol.
taic Beltl to the afliicted upon 10 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

"In an angry instant a man may do
what life time OF repentance cannot
undo,' gays Henry Ward Beeoher.-
True, Mr.. Beecher; be may break
On egg, Ho84. '1a.I b Ill I@.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

DIR. BAXTERs MANDRAKE BITTERs act
at once upon the Stomach, Liver and
Bowels, remove all secretions, purify the
blood, and fortily the system against dis
ease. ...
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

HoRsEMEN. Ask your merchant for
Henry and Johnson's Arnica and Oil Lini-
ment, and keep it always in the stable, to
use in case of accident.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

"THE BEST COUGH MEDICINE in the
World" The Old Vegetable Pulmonary
Balsam. Cutler Bros. & Co., Boston,
Small reduced to $50, Large, o.,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

PERFECTLY SAFE IN ALL Cases. For
diseases of the Throat, Lungs, Group,
Whooping Cough, Colds, etc, DowNs
ELIXIR is safe, reliable, and efiectual
remedy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

The Burlington Clipper had eleven
articles,-all about Sara Bernhardt'
in its issue of last week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05
Handy Package Dyes

mo Dye Easy and Happy. Each
i nackage will color one pound of wool or
silk. The best out. Is cents a package
Sold at CHAPMAN'S DRUG STOKE,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

h n n week in your own townt 80 Outfit
X6O free. No risk. Reader. you want
a Business at which persons of either sex can
make "a eat pay all the time they work. write n
for particulars to II. HALLErT u Co.,
Portland, Maine. :.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05

Indispensable to the laundry and
kitchcn-PYLE's pEARLINE. Sold by
groccrs everywhere.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-01-05
DcToBER . Fl, 1880

Have returned from Market with q
fine assortment of .....t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
d
BY a BuIIet-The Mate or the
IdIewiId shoots His Man.

About 4o'clock this morning a diff
Guilty took place on the steamer Idle.
wild, lying at the landing, between the
mate, James Cassidy, and a colored
roustabout, John Anderson, alias
"Brocky John"
1t is stated that the latter went up
stairs with others of the crew, where
they were called by the mate to be
paid off. Anderson complained that
he did not receive the correct amount,
and a sharp discussion took place be-
tween the mate and he. Provoked at
last by some remark made by Ander-
son, Cassidy kicked him with his boot
and followed up the attack by drawing
his revolver and letting him have the
contents. Andersen was only shot
once, a bullet passing through the
heshy part of his leg. He was able to
walk afterward, and at the time of
writing 90 o'clock) was still upon the
streets. Cassidy was arrested, but
gave bond and has been released.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
FISH FISH !
a Darky,sIdea Of the IOO.a.

1.-THE fee is fifty cents" said the
clerk yesterday, SIS he handed over a
marriage license to a oelored appli-
cant.
I'm glad it's so cheap to begin on"
replied the darky. 81 guess I'll need
de balance OBJ dis to pay dc taxes" he
added, as he handed over and received
change for a five dollar bill.
"What taxes?" querried the clerk.
What taxes? De Lord hab mussy
Didn't you jes' gimme my marriage
papers, and know de senick's
passed a law to tax all de gal babies a
dollar, an de boy babies three cents?''
This darby Benedict is not the only
one whose ideas Of the great question
is murky.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

on Howard row to the old ice-house
building near the foot of Adams street.
Last night, at the Central Methodist
church, on Union street, Mr.. John
Mcclure and Miss Carrie Heistand,
both Of this city, were united in we'd
lock. After the ceremony a few in
vited guests retired to the house
where they spent a few pleasant
hours. May they live a long life and
a happy one.
The contract for making a new cyl
inder for the 0sceola Belle has been
awarded to the Livermore foundry and
machine company, on Adams street.
This establishment is now fully organ
lied and thoroughly prepared to turn
out frst-class work with promptness,
having ample room, the best of facili-
ties and frst-class workmen.
irty-three.and-a-third is the rate
agreed upon to be paid by the city to
holders of its,old promises to pay, and
three thirty on the hundred dollars
will be the tax levy upon all who own
city realty and taxable values. At
their present market value a United
States bond yields 1920 for the 4 per
cents and $3.50 for the AIS. The Ia
tional bonds are not taxable or it
would be about even up to hold such
property in this city.
At the approaching convention of
cotton planters to meet in this city
the eloquent and wealthy Methodist
divine, c. X. Marshall, of Mississippi,
is to be a delegate, aud it is altogether
likely he will be a prominent figure, as
is usual with him iu public gatherings.
1t is also probable that he will regale
the convention with his castor bean
anecdots, a story which for nearly
years past he has not failed to
whenever a fitting chance
offered. The yarn is, to be sure,
an ancient one, but still good
10 those who hear it for the FIRST time
the manner of the jokes of
ninstrelsy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
LEDGER \

Canned asparagus. Lyle & Shields.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 1872
Main street.
ltlooks as if the spring showers have
really begun.
Fancy mixed pickles by the gallon
at Lyle & Shields.
How garden stuff will grow after
the present showers ceasel
Thunder storm this forenoon, and
it came from an easterly direction.
1t will be nearly two o'clock to-
morrow morning when the noon goes
to rest.
The barometer was low and getting
lower all over the south this forenoon.
and at several points the skies were
overcast and threatening.
Sixty-nine years ago to-day the state
of Louisiana entered the federal
union, and a little over twenty years
ago she went out Of it, but didn't sue
coed in staying out.
The late Lou Selby's estate is said
to have yielded him a monthly rev.
enue Of $500, or ten dollars a day. It
Is rumored that he has beoueathed
his property entire to Mr.. Fred Dow.
The temperature this morning at
sunrise was fity-two degrees, thirteen
warmer than yesterday at the same
time. 1t ranged from Al to 81 yester.
day, with breezes from the north and
northeast throughout the day.
The City mill, from which a vast
amount Of meal has been turned out
during the past few weeks, is in courS,
Of removal from it's present location
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
Courthouse Notes.

Stephen Martin got the usual fifty
and sixty to-day for carrying concealed
weapons.
On a day like this the corridors Of
this courthouse are as dark as a rail-
road tunnel.
Deeds we're recorded to-day from G.
Ii. Milliugton to E. Blackwell; L. T.
Cross to N. B. Cross; D. Meade ct al
to Mrs. j. Meade; +. NJ. Hall ct al to
II. Bell.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday afternoon to B. T. Lake and
Laura Hendren; one colored couple,
H. COnley and Mary Williams, was
licensed to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
Under the sod.

Late Montgomery papers announce
that the relatives of James A. Chss-
tame, recently killed there by the
police, failed to answer a telegram as
to the disposition Of his remains, and
they we're buried by the authorities.
Chastaine was no SLOUGH, as the fol-
lowing partial list Of the fruits Of ono
Of his burglaries will show: One pair
of handsome etruscan gold bracelets,
one pair Of earrings Of solitaire dia-
monds, one lady's diamond bresstpin
containing eleven diamonds, one lady's
gold necklace, one etruscan gold lock-
ct, one lady's double case gold watch
and gold chain, one lady's small chain
necklace Of etruscan gold with gold
locket attached, one pair etruscan
gold and carved earrings, three lsdy'i
gold scarfpins, one gents gold hunting
case patent lever watch, No. 332,457,
with -. G. Guice, Eufaula, Ala
carved on the inner case; one GENT
heavy gold watch chain, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
Police Points.

Twenty cases were tried this morn.
very hard ones among the
lot.
The charge Of obstructing the streets
and sidewalks is becoming much too
common, and a citizen with so little
public spirit as to keep it up ought to
be 6ned heavily.
j. G. Gaffney, a cigar maker, was
arrested yesterday for obtaining money
under false pretenses by selling a lot
of empty cigar boxes for full ones,
The charge was not fully sustained,
but a loaded cane which he carried
was sufficient to take him to Jail.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
THE CUBAN.
SPIRITUAL sEANCE
Special Notice 10 the Public.

A party having attempted to injure
my reputation by pronouncing me and
my company frauds, 1 hereby most
Tositively deny the accusation. It was
manufactured by the originator after
a fruitless attempt to get the advan-
tage Of my manager.
The fact is, a person, who, l am
told, 10 an itinerant tinker, and not a
citizen of Memphis, called on my
manager with the intention of extort-
ing money from him or me bya threat
Of exposure. Failing in this, he has
published the following:
First: That gave a seance in Louis
ville-I have NEVER given a seance
in Louisville nor any other city in the
state Of kentucky.
Second: 81 was forced to refund
money to the audience"-I have
NEVER refunded, nor even been re-
quested to refund money to anyone
who has witnessed my seance.
Third: "They were caught at their
tricks and ~exposed"-I have NEVER
been caught in trickery, and certainly
never been exposed; moreover, 1 chal-
lenge any s~o-called exposer, all of
whom l denounce as ~imposters, prom
Using to expose hal which they are
unable to perform, to duplicate or
expose any manipulation that 1 or any
of my associate mediums may produce.
For the purpose Of proving my
assertions l hold a seance at Greenlaw
operahouse this, Thursday evening,
April 18th, 1881.
JIM. CoLvILLE,
Spiritual Medium.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
JUST RECEIVED!
TABLE CHAT
Over a PalatabIe and SeasOnable
Topic.

During the lenten seasons Of the
past, as far back as can be remem
bered, there has never been one when
the supply of fresh fish was SO mea-
ger as the present.
For the last three weeks the scarcity
has been felt more seriously than at
any other period. The causes assigned
are various.
Advices from Pensacola state that
continued heavy storms in the gulf
have prevented fishermen from bring.
ing in a supply. kilograms by the
dozen are daily received there from
New Orleans, fairly bowling for fresh
fish. The supply at New Orleans has
been exhausted, or about SO, for a good
while back, and the people Of that re-
ligious city need fish foed in more CO.
pious quantities han anywhere else
in the country. A feet of fifteen or
twenty New Orleans fishing smacks
we're down in the gulf to the eastward
of Pensacola last week, and had been
there far beyond the usual period for
a voyage. They had caught nothing,
and other fleets sent in other waters
have Jared as bad. The Pensacola
fishermen say all towns and cities in
the south are as bad off for a fish sup
ply as we are, and that they know no
remedy.
The red snapper, Sheephead, red
fish, groupers, pompano and all kinds
won't be caught in stormy weather,
hence folks who want fish to eat must
wait, OF 60 hungry.
The shad season at Savannah is
about over, and few Of this species
have arrived here for some days. The
waters Of Reelfoot lake above have
been so muddied by a high river that
nothing comes to us from that direc.
ton. Yesterday and to-day about
the only fresh fish to be found on
dealers stands were Lake Erie salmon,
and they were selling at l24 to l5c per
pound. A barrel or two Of snappers
came in Ivy express this morning, and
found a quick market at full prices.
Some fine Potomac shad also arrived,
weighing from five to six pounds eachB
and were sold at $1.25 to $1.5O per
fish. or about Zoe per pound. Dealers
are anxiously locking for more FISH
by every train. The oyster season is
pretty well over, and dealers have
in a measure quit buying Bal
timore and other stock, owing
to a marked advance in freightage.
The New York count oysters continue
to arrive rather freely, and the trade
will be kept up as long as they are sea-
sonable. Meantime salt fish, such as
mackerel, salmon, herring and cod are
plentiful and have not advanced a
penny.
In this connection it may also be
proper to remark, for the benefit of
those who don't keep Lent, that there
was a little game in the market yester.
day and to-day. Fresh snipe were
selling at $1.25 to $1.5O per doz and
some quail came, not in good order,
while a few venison offered. The lat
ter sold readily at 1Oc whole, and then
retailed equally quick at 15c per ID.
There has not been any other game
here for some time past, and it will be
close work if any kind Of eatable birds
or deer meet can be found this even.
ing. Chickens are, however, getting
somewhat cheaper, and eggs retail al
about II cents per dozen.
~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

"We cannot help thinking that
when a head is filed with ideas, some
of them will involuntarily ooze out"
We cannot help thinking that when a
cigar possesses the many virtues Of Sol
COleman's No. 10 cigars, it is lure to
become popular.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
They Have COmel

All the leading new styles Of hats;
cloth hats for spring suits, young
mems low crown nobby Derbys, and
low round crown new styles soft hats;
gents light and black Cass dress hats;
children's hats, one hundred different
styles, from a baby's three months old
to any age.
Martin Cohen, the Halter,
80 21o Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
jan. C%oLvILLE,
Spiritual Medium.

Good sized boys who have nothing
else to do, and can afford it, spend a
good deal oftheir time on bicycles on
Madison street and other streets.
They have a marked preference for
the sidewalks, to the annoyance and
inconvenience of pedestrians, espec-
tally ladies. Their movements arc so
erratic hal no one can tell which way
to dodge when n comes webbing
along. The boys should keep in the
middle Of the streets and take their
chances with draysand other vehicles.
H-- ~-- ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
FRESH BALTIMORE OYSTERS.
j. A. SignaigO, 27S Second 81. 80

New goods received daily at Oganne
& Mays. Everything in the house
sold at 40 per cent less than any other
house in the city. Call and examine
our bargains. 3lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
g71o @nbom,

A cigar OF Choice and selected
tobacco, free from ali injurious
ingredients, navOring extracts or
colOring matter, sold at whole.
sale and retail, by HI. EsCH,
202 Main, CIark's Marble Block.
3lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
just ReceiyedI

All the weekly story papers, 4 for
25c; Boys and Girls Weekly, &c each;
Richter and Langhammer harps, 15c
each, at Dickens Curiosity Shop, 285
Second street, opposite postofice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
sTRAYEp "a sToLEN.

4 PRfL lth, from a Promenade street. 8
n Dark Bay Horse AZ hands high, u year,
I'D, ftiH in left hind log; long name and tail,
saddle marks.
Ten dollsrs reward for delivery Of horse
JWepty-2Ye dollars reward for thiefand horse
M ROBBINS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
COLEMAN
Has just received from the
NEW YORK C-UsTOMHOUsE
Imported Henry Clay Cigars
Of the New 1880 Crop.

County Trustee E. L. MCGOWAN has
notified the constables to make their
bonds and take the Taxing District
taxes for the year 1881 for collection.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
Choice

Java, Mocha, Maricabo, Rio coffee,
parched and green. Gunpowder, I'm
p%erial, Young Hyson, Japan and
Oolong tea, chocolate, cocoa, etc.
BUcKHAM & CAMPBELL,
49, 80 Beal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
JOHN WALSH, UNDERTAKEN,
SN Second Street. 1881,
Delivered Himself Tn.


Lawson Shelton, the darby who
shot and killed Tom Cobb night before
last, in Fort Pickering, found his hid
ing place too bot to hold him last
night, and about daylight gave himself
up to Sergeant KunhOlz, at the sta
tiOnhouse. He states that Cobb had
frequently threatened to kill him;
on the night of the killing drew a
knife on him and ran him out of the
house. He seems hopeful Of being
cleared when brought to trial, yet
there appears no extenuating circum-
stances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

Merchants and planters wanting
drive wells, pump points and pipe, can
get low prices at j. w. X. Brownies,
40 Madison street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

The LEDGER Office book bindery,
13 Madison street, is in the same
building as the newspaper and job
printing establishment is owned by
the same proprietor. embraces all
machines and material used in q first
class book bindsry. and is conducted
by competent workmen capable Of
executing work in as good and sub
stantial a ss can be done any.
where,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
PLUMBING.

Parties wishing awnings and window
shades should call on S. W. Cutter A.
Co., 2o5 Main street. AL work guar.
anteed. Oh
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

Billiards reduced to SOC per
hour at E. COnVerse's, IL Monroe.
III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

Billiards reduced 10 soc per
hour at Il. COnVerse's, I3 Monroe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

BilIiards reduced TO soc per
hour at +. COnVerse's, Is Monroe.
12f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

Flowers and all kinds Of vegetable
plants for sale at j. N. Williamson s,
cor, Of Jackson and LaRoso sts. g
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

Ruby headlight, 175 proof. Some
thing new and novel. Come and SEQ
it at 0zanns & Nays; 30 cents per
gallon, Slt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
CIGARS OF THE

Money saved in repairs by having
your plumbing, gas and steam work
done By j. A. Bailey, 295 End st. St
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
THE CUBAN.
PERSONA.

DR.. Reva will attend to all calkb
commencing on Monday, April 4th.
Office hours from s to II am. and 8
to 5 pm. 80
Mr.. WV. Pension, of Louisville,
KY, agent for Jefferson Davis forth
coming book, "The Rise and Fall of
the Southern Confederacy," reached
here yesterday, and will proceed at
once to canvass the city for this long
expected work. The engravings are
admirably executed, the book is print
ed in the best style of the AppletOns,
and the matter is written with the
cOnciseness and clearness character
istic of the greet chieftain of the lost
cause. The book will be eagerly
sought, and no doubt be accepted as
the ablest statement and vindication
of the southern side Of the late great
conflict. 1t is an elegant book, and
will doubtless find a place in almost
every private library in the city.
The Havana correspondent Of the
N. Y. Tobacco Leaf, under date Of.
March rs, writes the following:
"Cigars.-The extreme dullness al
ready reported in this branch of our
industry still continues, with the one
bright exception, the Henry Clay fac
tory, which continues turning out
100000 cigars daily, without being
able to supply the demand even with
this immense production, never before
attained by any factory here"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

billiards reduced 70 SOC mar
hOur at z. COnveTHs's, 10 Monroe.
l2t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07
pRnEERSIoMAL
OUR CHEAP COLUMN.
FOR RENT.

NHE brick dwelling No. lgH St. Martin
J. street. Apply to J. r: GREHAk, ~
ront street. 64f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-07

It is therefore to be hoped that the
charges, as limited the other day, will
fall to the ground, and that all COW
cerned may be exonerated of sup
posed wrong doing or intentional in
justice, and that the public schools
may be managed in the future so that
there can be no occasion for mischief
lovers 10 get a chance to wag their
tongues except in praise.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-11-15

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1think mnu ~ rot . nszAly silhslR 49,. ~
hahen
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ehumM
Dat hys n.iae - Txiua wid II nunanv rontn-
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whese oey at1g;
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pretty high,
N De tuKhey tumafd sails abo9w a. esa9n n q
okYs
Day keteAes nxiem n a miflIe a. a sea
An yea an's dk anlmilenp spon1nw un e ni-~Sus
kind - srue. --GEgI1mw o. Js3iSr 3