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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04
EADs IN ENGLAND.
PracticabiIIty OF His Ship Rail,
road Approved by English
Engineers.

New York Tribune.l
Captain Eads talked with a Tribune
reporter this evening at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel about his plans and
his visit to Europe.
II have only just returned from
England" he said, where l have
been for about six weeks. | had tho
pleasure of meeting many Of the prom
inent English engineers, and was also
present at the jubilee meeting Of the
Society for the Promotion of Science,
which was held at York. AT that
meeting they insisted that | should
tell them about the Mississippi %jetties
and the proposed ship railway. | was
not prepared for such an honor, but l
nevertheless talked about half an hour
on each subject"
WAS the proposed ship. railway
across the isthmus criticised adversely
by the English e~ngineers2"
"0n the contrary, it was approved.
| did not meet a man who thought the
scheme was visionary"
did you go to England to seek
foreign capital?"
mot at all. My purpose was to
study the mode OF taking ships out Of
the water at Liverpool"
did you receive any offers of fnan-
cial assistance
"Three very important men came to
me aud said that they would guarantee
that if the shares were offered to the
English public all the money necessary
would be subscribed within a week.
| told them that / could not enter
into any negotiation because | had
made a proposition with the United
States government, and that until the
matter was definitely decided | was
not at liberty TO do anything toward
securing foreign capital. | refused
their cvertures for another reason, and
that was because | did not want a
monopoly created"
I'm what condition is the scheme at
present.
THE Mexican government has
made large concessions, and has done
everything toward furthering the plan
that has been required. During the
summer the government has relieved
me of considerable expense by send
ing out some of its most prominent
surveyors, who have made consider
able progress in the preliminary sur
veys, so that all we are waiting for
now is the decision Of our Congress on
my proposition"
What are the terms you offered2"
in brief, that our government
should guarantee two-thirds of the
interest money at 6per cent. That is
all. No bonus and no principal. For
fostering the scheme in its infancy,
our government has the power to
make the rates and to place the tariff
for Mexico and the United States
lower than for any other country"
IF the bill should pass, how 0
would you begin work.
within three months"
And how o o would the ship rail-
way be completed?''
Within four years"
DO you feel encouraged as to your
ultimate SUGGEST"
YES. The ship railway will be
built. If the government refuses my
offer, | shall go to England either to
the government or private individuals,
because | am thoroughly convinced
that the jdea is practical. 1t has re-
ceived such approval from the most
prominent engineers"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

Az the recent examination fol-
cadetshirs At the Annapolis Naval
Academy. twenty-six out Of fifty
four young men failed il English, and
t~Eenty-tAree out Of City four failed in
mathematics. The following candi-
dates have passed the examination:
A. Il. Dalton. Indiana; c. S Poe,
Pe1nsylvauis g B Tenant, Albert
Bernstine. Michigan; George B.
Slocum. Illinois j. P. MeGinnis,
Idaho; Benz Wright. Tennessee C.
Il. LnEsnbsEg Louisiana; Louis D.
Ferns New York J. j. LiTiaeOOd,
PennglTania; James r. Pagin. In
diana John ". Sseans, New Hsmp-
shire E W. Barle. ArkanssE- r B.
Howell, Michigan; r T. Co0ntz. Mis-
souri L l. Robinson. ". A Edgar,
New York J. v. Kitrell. Mississippi;
s. z Pitner. Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04
A BRILLIANT DASH.
How the Guerrilla Chie1tain,
John Morgan, was Caught and
Killed.

Col. j. E Mcgowan in PhiIa. Weekly Times
About the time tho brigade was con
eentrated aud as notes we're being
compared with a view to determine on
some plan of operations against Nor
gan, a woman from Greenville, drip
ping with rain and en- horseback, was
conducted to the spot, apart, where
the General and his officers were CON
sulting. Her name was Bacon. She
was an alleged widow, formerly of
Ohio. In reality she was an adven-
turess, an ex-variety actress, anxious
to cause a sensation, get herself talked
about among the officers Of the armies
and mentioned in reports and news
papers. This woman correctly told
Gillem the situation at Greenville.
Morgan was sleeping at the mansion
Of Mrs. Williams, In the edge of the
town and directly on the Bulls Gap
road. "Dick" Morgan's regiment was
in camp in a field a short distance west
Of the town, and that side alone was
picketed. Duke, with the main force,
lay nearly a mile east of where Morgan
had retired for the night. This infor-
nation gained, Gillem at once ordered
Ingerton to proceed to G|reenville with
his regiment and Newell's battalion.
Captain Roberts, Of the Tenth Michi-
gan, and Captain Wilcox, Of the Thir-
tenth Tennessee, we're sent in ad-
vance with their companies, the main
accommodating force taking a more
leisurely pace and making a detour to
the left so as to get around Dick Nor
CAMS pickets and take his regiment in
the rear. Wilcox, who commanded
the advance, when within three
fourths Of a mile of the village, got a
glimpse of the Confederate reserve
picket on the road. He proposed to
Roberts to make a dash through the
line and into the town, with a view of
surrounding the house where Morgan
was in bed, capturing him and his staff
and trust to luck to get out. Roberts
was ready for any enterprise, and
closed eagerly with his superior's dar-
ing proposition.
Forward Trotl .Gallopl Charged"
rang out on the air and on the ears Of
the startled, astonished Confederate
sentries. They we're literally ridden
over by the dashing Federals, and
before Dick Morgan's subordinate,
whom he had left in command, got a
man in the saddle the Williams house
surrounded by Wilcox's men.
They shot or captured the two or
three guards, picked up all the horses
and an officer or two in less time than
it requires TO tell the story.
Morgan was wakencd by the shoot
ing and tramping. He got on bis
breeches, boots and hat, and in his
shirt sleeves, revolver 10 hand, ran
down the long sloping grounds on the
east front Of the house. In the north
east corner was a grape arbor. As
Morgan stopped to pass under this in
order TO reach the fence he was dis
covered BY Andy Campbell, private in
Company g, Thirteenth Tennessee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

Mr.. Samuel Mckenzie, Cumberland,
Md, writes: 81 am sixty-eight years
Of age. About four years ago | began
to go into decline. l suffered from
dyspepsia, stone in the bladder, weak
lungs, and general nervous debility.
Nothing | tried did me anygood until
| used Browns Iron Bitters. This
remedy has made nc again robust
and strong, and l feel all the fire and
activity of youth once more in my
veins"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

A disgustingly mean nan has been
foundin Maine. Recently his daughter
and four children intde him a visit
the first in two yea. The next day
the man applied to the seiectmen for
aid, asking for and receiving "a for
the support Of his visitors. The
selectmen are now trying TO make the
N. M pay back the money. Whether
the selectmen get back the money or
not, we should Ike to have this mean
specimen Of the genus homo to hang
up as a companion piece to the
mean Boston man who ''dockedD his
help two hours wages while he was
ostensibly attending prayers for the
recovery of the President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

AT least frs hundred q the mos
intelligent people Of Memphis attend
ed the Congregational church On
Union street Sunday nightto hearRey.
n. NJ. Longs sermon TO the young
men Of Memphis. Ibe church. which
seats easily about four Hundred. wa
very much crowded. Notwithstanding
extra seats were carried in and q good
many had 10 40 away. Il Is proposed
TO procure . large number Of chairs
to be used hereafter II necessary.
The crowds seem 70 be on the in
cfeass They are drawn from various
classes and include an u~uusasliy large
proportion Of issding lawyers and
other professional men as well az rep.
reseEtaiiyes Of the commercial COM
munity. Besides these tho youugpeo-
pie are seen IN force and the every DAY
working people who think and reason
tor themselves and 90 gladly 70 hear
the gospel preached 10 al e-arnestness.
boldness and simplicity. Night after
night the attendance has increased.
until the modest little church areely
holds the people who would attend.
There Is a meaning in 81 this; there is
an opening in this busy place Of
commerce with its many churches for
. vigorous minister like Mr.Long,who
takes broad views Of the Bible snd of
humanity, and discusses freely the
practical questions that arise in life.
who takes Christ's sermon on the
Mount as his platform, aud appeals
both 10 reason and faith. This is an
age Of Snalytical thought rather than
of s~kepticism, and whilst all things
that should be ~reverenced will no
doubt stand, there may be dogtiis and
systems constructed by men which will
have 70 60 down or be reconstructed
in the light of free discussion If in
his evolution ofmind it happens that
men are brought 10 feel that they can
% Christians in the broad meaning of!
hat term, which is not confined to the
lentile0 alone, whether they accept
very theological enigma or not, per-
aps the human race will be on as
gh aud happy a plane as before.
LEpoER lob printing Office. I3 Mad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

President Arthur has made some
impression by re-opening the prosecu-
ton Of the Star Route crowd. New
counsel has been employed and it is
evident that the guilty will be hunted
down. There is some hope now that
no guilty man will escape.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04
swimmIng IN Icc-CoId wnter.

Fort co. ms Express.l
1t has been considered impossible
for a human being to swim acros,
Grand Lake, Middle Park, Colorado
The water is cold as ice the yeaI
round, aud all who attempted to swim
from shore to shore were said to have
persisted. But the feat has r~ecently
been accomplished. Wbilethe Messrs.
Slower, Sheldon, Love and Hotel
were at the lake during their recent
pleasure trip, a French Canadian BET
800 that he could swim across the
lake. The bet was readily taken.
The Frenchman prepared for The un.
dertaking by removing his clothing
and dipping into the lake until he be-.
came accustomed to the temperature
Of the water, and then dashed in and
swan across without any apparent dif-
lie debated that he could
swim back again. the feat caused
great excitement among the old
who lost heavily.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

Sir William Jenner, the Queens
physician, and the great medical au-
thority of Europe, seems to have been
engaged in hoeing some very small
potatoes indeed. At the recent Inter
national Medical Congress he not only
violently opposed the admission Of
women delegates, but added to his
remarks on the subject the childish
threat that in case the position taken
by him was not sustained he would
call the attention of the Queen to the
matter, and have that distinguished
female withdraw her patronage from
the convention" a declaration which
evidently had its effect, for the female
delegates we're not admitted. There
is one medicine which may not have
come to the attention of Sir William
Jenner. 1t is soothing syrup, and he
needs a dose of it badly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04
A Leading Professor Speaking Of
Sensible People.

DR.. s., the prominent Eastern
medical lecturer, says: Every day SEN
sible people come to me complaining OF
their health being broken down. The
answers 70 my inquiries always arc
what | surmise-nsture's laws have
been totally ~disregarded; eonsequently
the blood, the stream Of life, becomes
eontaminated-and as a result Of this
blood poisoning, / find dyspepsia and
disOrdered functions Of the heart.
lungs. liver and kidneys, accompanied
By headache, nervous debility. and
other impaired organic portions. often
Ferging on paralysis. In order TO
keep the digestive organs in proper
health and strength, / and my friends
IN the profession have recommended
Browns Iron Bitters-they act so
mildly and soOthingly. never having
any unpleasant after-eifects, strength.
ening the organs Of digestion, and
permanently removing every symptom
Of III health, langu0r. and debility.
No remedy 10 the East gives such
satisfaction as Browns Iron Bitters.
and all druggists can procure it for
you. Don't be persuaded to use a
substitute. This remedy contains no
alcohol and is she only preparation Of
iron that does not blacken the teeth.
-lSun.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04
COurteaies to Our French Guests.

The French reception committee
announces that the delegates left
Hayre yesterday on the steamer
Canada, Of the Transatlantic line. and
will probably reach New York Octo-
Der 9th. The French aag ship Du-
mont, now in the harbor, has received
orders TO stay at Sandy Hook irn,n
October 18th until the arri,al Of tho
Canada, and act as its escort through
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

Hon. HORACE MAYNARD has been
invited to be present at the EXPOSE
ton at Atlanta tomorrow and read
the opening ode.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04
PUBLIC LEDGER.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

SOItens the Hair when Harsh and
Dry.

Soothes the irritated scalp.
Affords the richest luster.
Prevents the hair from falling off.
Promotes its healthy, vigorous
growth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

The leading Scientists OrtO-day agree
that most diseases are caused by disordered
Kidneys or Liver. II. therefore, the Kidnsys
and Liver are kept In perfect order, perfect
health will be the result. This truth has only
been known a short time and for years people
suffered great agony without being able 10
find relief. The discovery Of Warmers Bafe
Kidney and Liver Cure marks q new era in
the treatment Of these troubles. Made from
O simple tropical leaf Of rare value, II CEN
tains Just the elements necessary 10 nourish
and inyigorate both Of these great organs,
and safely restore and keep them in order. Ii
is a POSITIVE Remedy forall the diseases
that cause pains in the lower part of the body
for Torpid Liver, Headaches, Jaundice,
Dizziness, Gravel, Fever, Ague, Malariai
Fever, and all difficulties Of the Kidneys,
Liver and Urinary Organs.
lt is an excellent and safe remedy for fe-
males during Pregnancy. Ii will control
Menstruation and Is Invaluable for Leucor-
rhna or Falling Of the Womb.
AS q Blood Purifier il is unequaled, for Il
cures tho organs that MAKE the blood.
Ihls remedy which has done such wonders,
is put up 10 the LARGEST SIZED BOTTLE
Of any medicine upon the market, and is sold
by Druggists and all dealers nj eI.2B per bot
Ito. For Diabetes, enquire for WARNER'g
SAFE DIABETES CURE. II is a POSITIVE
Remedy.
~4Sxxxiiii4s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04
SOMETHING
EVERY LADY
OUGHT TO KNOW.

There exists a means Ofse.
curing a soft and brilliant
Complexion, no matter how
poor it may naturally be.
Hagan's Magnolia Balm is a
delicate and harmless arti.
Gle, which instantly removes
Freckles, Tan, RedneSs.
ROughness, EruptiOns, Vul,
gar Flushings, etc, etc. So
delicate and natural are its
effects that its use is not
suspected by anybody.
No lady has the right to
present a disfgured face in
society when the Magnolia
Balm is sold by all druggists
for 20 cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04

Everybody is using Browns Iron
Bitters, and everybody is astonished
at its many marvellous cures where all
others have failed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04
Health is Wealth!

DR.. E. G. WEsT's NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MINT; q specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Con-
vulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental bepres-
sion, Loss Of Memery, Spermatorrhea, Impo-
tency, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age, caused by O~yer-exertiOn, self abuse, or
over-indulgence, which leads to misery, decay
and death. One box will cure recent cases.
Each box contains one months treatment.
One dollar q box, or six bexos 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 the pur-
chaser our written guarantee to return the
money If the treatment does not effect q cure.
Guarantees issued only by A. BENKERT &
CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2l5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. 55xxxiiii5sd&W
New Advertisements.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-04
Reeds ailtEdgoT Toni reYents malari!
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.

Not the One DeSOIO Sought, But
IA Veritabie Eureka" Among
the Wilds of ArlSansAw, that
Promises Strength and Beauty
To Suffering Humanity.
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BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-08-02
D l E D

At her residence in Shepherdstown, on Tues.
day morning. the Goth ultimo. suddenly. of pull
KEVITT widow Of the late John r. Mt I me.
aged SO years. ''''
,s In Bslair1 Nd, on Wednesday night. July 20.
hill. '"'"eS D. ana NJ o chaie-
s1 On Monday. July s5th. near a"ltown. BEs-
molcr, aged one year. ten months and ten DAYS
Sunday. July s4t 1851. Mr. JOHN Sa"' BI An; e.
46 years. "sou "'o''
July 4th, 1881: in Berryville, Va, MARY W.
EL"ELL, aged 6s years. 0 months and day.
Mrs. CHRISTOPHER ELLIoTT. "'' .''''
ISL Mis- s1S ffa1Rsz IN da MsE
She sleeps well.
In this place, on Saturday evening July 3otb.
ISL. OF ChoieEa Infantum. WILLIAM HENRY.
grandson of Charles Barritt, Sr., aged 8 month";
and 10 days.
DR.. Horace Walker
Departed this life at his residence on Sunday
illness. The Doctor was taken severely iii on
last Thursday while out in the hot sun attend
" repaired to his residence. when he taa ~
room and to his bed. Shortly after Wing down s
his death The fnnerai took mana me M 80 until
at O'Clock. Mt the NJ. Z. Church South. The
P;t ICES es r'ppnauetsd by the Revs. c. w.
in the charge Of the Morning star Lodge. No.
10. 1. .: y. T. The Slater Lodge of this order
the family buryine ground at the residence Of
John Fletcher Lewis: The Doctor was a native
/, o os orange county. Virginia: was born on the
goth Of August. 1928, and was therefore 81 years
ana 10 months old at the time of his death. He
He was graduate of tho University Of Penn
sylyania at Philadelphia. and bad practiced al
teegether III ms profession for 81 years. The en-
community cd y,
when the news was. passed from one to another
that the Doctor had expired in the struggle be-
that good, useful and noble citizen had been
taken away from us; It will BIO hard to supply
his place. particularly in the hearts of the large
t1clng for SO many years.
tGiosgow MOI Central Missourian.
Dr.. Walker was a brother of Mrs. Charles
Aglionby.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-08-02
3VEsBAI!HORNING. ausUsTa, 1881.
GAS IN 0HARLEsToWN.

Vhe preliminary steps towards the urgapi.
'1Ation Of . Gas Company in Chaflestown, We
are pleased 10 announce, have recently been,
taken. Business men Of means and energy
have laid hold Of the matter, and the pros>
s1sct ID that the enterprise viii be pushed to
speedy and successful termination. Conn
nitteea have been appointed to secure
shsfter, examine into and report upon cost
81 Vorks, and TO solicit subscriptions. The
shares Of capital stock will probably be fixed
% . small sum, thus placing IL within the
reach of persons of moderategmeans'to invest
In and help forward the enterprise-
worthy Of the hearty support and encourage.
mentiof the entire community Those Of
our citizens who enjoyed the benefits of gas
during the operation of the old works be-
fore the war, can but duly appreciate its
value, and give substantial aid to the move,
ment, whilst others know the superiority of
gas as an ,illuminator, and its preponderatinp
safety over kerosene. Even among those
who do not expect or have NO occasion to
consume gas on premises of their own, and
jet IRE possessed of means, the subscription
to the stock of this company offers profita,
BILE investment, and one which they should
duly appreciate.
"A word to our corporate authorities. in
This connection. The levy for the present
year has been made, but as yet the Council
has agreed upon no special enterprise of
prominent character to take hold Of during
the current year, as has been its practice in
4he past-as. for instance, the macadamiz-
ing of Liberty street last year. Now, the
Mayor and members of the Council know.
as we'll as any one else, that the almost
unanimous voice Of the people of Charles
town is for light, and as the present move
snent has been inaugurated, would it not
he we'll enough to not be too hasty in pro-
Tiding for any considerable expenditure of
funds until they see whether or not the town
cannot be lighted with gas, and then endea-
zor TO make such arrangements as will give
us somsthing in the way of light? The
people want light, and the Council should
Ut least consult their wishes, so generally
known IN this regard, and give us street
lamps; OF rzther postpone the expenditure of
the present levy until they see what can be
done in this regard 80