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TIE investigation Of the Barrett
case before the Davidson county grand
jury at Nashville has taken a very
singular turn. A great many wit.
nesses have been summoned and ex-
amiued, and reports Of various eolors
have oozed out through the walls as to
the nature of their testimony. 1t is
no doubt conflicting aud mixed, The
jury failed to agree upon an indict-
ment, and on Tuesday eight of them
presented a statement to the court
that there was a lack of harmony in
the jury and requesting hal three
jurors who wero obstructing business
be discharged. They stated that in
one case-presumably Barrett's-
where the proof is full and complete,
amply sufficient for conviction before
ajury, said jurors peremptorily re-
fused 10 make presentment according
to facts and the sworn testimony Of
the witnesses before the grand jury.
Upon the reading Of this e1traordi-
nary document Judge Quarles dis
charged the entire jury, and ordered a
venire made up as follows for materia
for a new grand jury: Judge John
NJ. Lea, Judge james Whitworth, K.
J. Morris, John 0verton, Hiram
Vaughn, T. P. Weakley, Marx Cock
Till, G. N. 0rdway, Felix Demoville,
Thompson Anderson, General W. H.
Jackson, E. II. Childress. These are
leading citizens Of Nashville, several
of them being known all over the
State
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A statute THAT should Be aIOdl-
fed.
Knoxville c~hronicle.l

Knoxville Chronicle.l
The Supreme Court yesterday, as
will be seen from the report OF decis-
ions in another column, held that a
person who, within one mile from
that place where any assemblage OF
persons is collected for religious wor-
ship, and not at his usual place OF
business, sells or exposes to sale pro-
visions, or other articles of traffic, is
guilty of a misdemeanor, under Sec
ton 1854 Of the Code, which imposes
a fine not exceeding fifty dollars. 1t
is not necessary that the %assemblage
be disturbed.
The 'offense consists simply in sell.
ing, or exposing to sale any article OF
traffic within the distance mentioned
and not at the party's usual place OF
business.
In the case referred to Briggs VS..
State the thing sold as we learn was a
watermelon!
1t seems we'll enough that the
statute should prohibit the sale or
gift Of spirituous or other liquors
within the limits and under the re
strictions specified, as it does, but
why it should go to the extent it does
cannot be imagined. Many indict-
ments might be found about camp
meeting season under this statute
against persons altogether innocent Of
any hurt or disturbance of any one, if
spiteful prosecutors could be found.
The law has been a dead letter until
now, in the particulars to which we
present objection, and should certain
ly be modified. Our courts should be
concerned with w~eightier matters.
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good scare. They put their heads
together and decided to turn the
tables on her. Silently they disr0ssa,
and stealthily as cats took up their
positions on each side of the bed. At
a given signal they both jumped into
bed, one on each side Of the uneon-
scious divine, laughing and screaming,
."0h, what a mani" giving the poor,
bewildered minister such a prOmis-
cuous hugging and trusting as few
persons are able to brag Of in a hie-
time. The noise of the proceeding
awakened the sleeping sentinel in the
parlor, and the old lady who was
sleeping in an adjoining room, and
they rushed to the scene, explaining
the situation. There was one pro-
longed, consolidated scream, a dash Of
muslin through the door, and all was
over. The best Of the joke was that
the minister took it all in earnest,
and would listen to no excuse or
apology, but solemnly folded his
official robes about him and silently
stole away.
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LEBANON.
Reception of the Delegates to
the Methodist Conference,
Special to the American

Special to the Americana
LEBANON, October lS.-The special
train, having on board Bishop Nc
Tyeire and about $50 members Of the
conference, rolled into Lebanon
promptly at 5 o'clock. The commit
tee on reception met the train, and
the reception was a perfect ovation.
Carriages were in waiting, aud in ten
minutes all were provided for. Leb-
anon has opened her homes and hearts.
Rev. w. M. LeftWiah preached grand
opening sermon at the Methodist
church tonight. The attendance was
large, the singing fine, and the ser.
mond produced profound impression,
and is universally pronounced a mas
terly effort. The Conference will
meet at 3 o'clock to morrow, in Caru-
theirs Hall, which has been kindly
rendered by Cumberland University.
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NhhttapHVku Alulttsl
Mr.. Frank Leavitt, Of this city. yes
terday left for the mineral lsnds of
Cherokee county, Georgia, where he
goes to accept the position ofengineer.
In yesterdays Times was recited the
fact that a syndicate of Philadelphians
has been buying up this properly. and
propose to operate the gold mines in
Cherokee county-the Franklin, Pas
coe and Butler-the first Of which
yielded 81. 200, 900 before the w.r. the
second $4,000 Tho third has not
been worked, but has the reputation
of being as rich as the rest. The new
company has abundant capital and
will OF enco commence the erection Of
one of tho largest stamp mills in the
country, build a canal and construct a
narrow gauge road between Dahloasga
and Marietta.
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An ola WOman's Advice.

Aunt Rachel, writing to the Gin
cinnati Enquirer, says: When you
feel unwell and think you must take
medicine, for goodness sake get the
best II you need a remedy that will
make you regular in your habits, give
you a good natural appetite, make
your skin clear and smooth, and re-
move all spots and blemishes that in
dicate i'll health; if you wish to be
free from mental depression, fretful,
ness, peevishness, wakefulness and
other disorders, use Browns Iron
Bitters."
son & Co., and G.. W. Jones u TO-,
wholesale agents.
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h Che Director said.

A Boston reporter, while in thu
Office of the New York and Boston
Despatch Express Company, had a
conversation with Mr.. b. +. Lara.
bee, one Of the directors Of the com
pany, who gave the following personal
experience: "A little over a yea ago
| was taken sick. | did not knG;g
what the trouble was, but | continued
to grow worse, and my complaint
bafiel the skill of my doctors. Al
last my symptoms developed into that
terrible complaint, Brigbt's disease.
which has been pronounced incurable
by all physicians. Ny suferings al
that time were unspeaksble. |
was bloated from head to foot; my
heart panied me; my pulse was irregu-
lar, and | was unable 10 breathe
except in short, convulsive gasps.
While suffering thus / learned of.
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
and although | had been given
TO die by the prominent physicians
of Boston, and they had told my
friends | could not live a week, l re-
to try this remedy as a last
resort. l am rejoiced to say it has
a perfect cure in my case,
and with many Of my friends, who
have been afflicted with kidney trou-
Dles, either Of long standing or in
acute forms, aud who, under
advice. have used this most won
remedy.
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The Keely Motor In Motion.

f~hlladelphin hocor0sl
About twenty gentlemen prominent
in trade, manufacture and finance
witnessed some experiments in the
city last evening at the workshop OF
John Keely, the Inventor of the
famous Keely motor. In every re-
spect the experiment was surprisingly
successful. The generator was first
shown to be entirely empty by opening
its cocks and cut offs. A gill Of water,
drawn from a cooler, was then poured
into the machine, after which a couple
of movements ola small lever and the
turning Of a cut off developed about
$4,000 pounds of energy, as indicated
hy a heavily weighted lever Mr..
Kelly c aims I lave shown a poser
Of 5i,OOO pounds Ia The same way GA
tbs machine, aud TO be able to do il
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49, AAOA ~ AiMN MaNNNhNa
Chicago Tribune.l
The London Times consoles the
British public for the successes of the
American race horses by saying that
they are, after all, of English stock.
Until one Of our great races is won
it says, by a horse Of American blood
and breeding, trained by an American
and ridden by an American, English
men will not feel bound to acknowl-
edge total discontinue" This is a
small hole to crawl out Of, and we are
reluctant to close it utterly against the
British Lion, but no other course is
left US to pursue. From the nature Of
the case the conditions mentioned by
the Times can never. be fulfilled, as
there are, strictly speaking, no Amsri-
can horses. The horse is not indigo
nous to this country. There arc, or
were, some wild horses in parts Of the
continent, but they were merely neg
lected descendants of the old Spanish
chargers. 1t the Times means to say
that the bold Brittons will never be
discounted until a mustang wins the
Derby, then it argues a degree Of hard
ness in the British face which is
worthy Of a better cause. There is
another side to the question. The
British races are not won by English
horses, The race horses Of England
are of Turkish and Arabian descent.
If the English, therefore, object TO
American horses on the score of
nativity, the Americans may object 10
the English horses on the same
grounds. The fact IS, the American
racing successes in England are re-
markable from any point Of view.
That a horse born on American soil,
accustomed to the climate, water
bluegrass and grain of Kentucky.
should be able to cross the ocean and
win races from the pick of the En-
glish stables, all perfectly aeclimated
is wonderful, and that two or more
American horses should be able TO do
the same thing is simply conclusive
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MISS LIzzIE% HALDEMAN, daughter
of Col. w. N. Haldeman, President Of
the Courier Journal Company, one of
LOuisville's loveliest daughters, was
married Wednesday, October 18th, at
the Second Presbyterian church,
Louisville, to Mr.. Chas. c. Pearce, of
the firm of Pearoe, Wallingford & Co.,
bankers, Of Maysville, Kentucky. Rev.
J. w. Pratt, D. D., oficiated.
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Improper medicines only aggravate
human diseases. Don't experiment
with your health. II you don't just
know what ails sou, use Browns Iron
Bitters. 1t will strengthen you and
assist nature in removing every symp-
tom Of distress.
S. Mansfield & Co, W. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. w. Jones & Co.,
Wholesale agents.
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PRESIDENT Crarath, Of Fisk Uni
versity, has gose North in the hope of
occurring aud endowment of 100000
fer the university, The increase of
students is 26 per cent over the at
tendance Of last year. 1t is to be
hoped that he will succeed.
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InsOlvent Notice.
Starr OF TEENEssEn, sauLRY Courry. ,

W AHNNAchkht HHELnT COUNTY.
VFFIoz COUNTY COURT CLERK,
n memphis,, Tenn, October sth, 1881.
20 hilza Stillman, Administrative Of Julia
Stillmsn. deceased.
LAYING suggested the insolvency of the
IL estate Of Julia Stillman. deceased, You
are hereby ordered to give notice, by ADVERTISE
ment IN some newspaper published within the
selq State, and also at the Court-house door
Of Shelby county, for all persons HAVING
claims against said estate, TO appear and ale
inc same, with tho Clerk Of the County Court
authenticated In the manner prescribed By law
on or before the 9Th day Of February, 1881;
and any claim net fled on or before aid dsy,
or before an appropriation Of the funds ofsaid
estate is made, shall DO forever barred, both
In law aud equity.
Witnes, ny hand, at Office, this 9Th day Of
By HUdH B. CULLEN, ID. @.
Notice Is hereby given 10 creditors 10 Gle
claims as required By lay.
This October sth, 1851.
james Gallagher, sof'r. 3642Isa
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The subscription price of the
DAILY PUBLIC LEDGER is So per
annum and SOC per month for less
than one year. The Weekly
LEDGER is 81 per annum-pOstage
free. Payable in advance invaria-
bly,.
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Tie Tcwts5ess (ArlhssaJ E,ssa5s
Which tfS sEGs AZ Gf ast
nagas he kes sa f~sffsnes 10 he
iseisa 04t5rak ~ thss Teuibgg,
states de Nb0ss tf9abls vas bf4sgbe
about by tiffany tbe agent, pho ja.
sisted 70 General Car that IL uas ne.
cessary b srfest o. XII = certain ned
icine man who had been gDibg che
rounds among the indians, asserting
that he bad power 10 raise oil the
dead chiefs 10 battle AGAINST tho whites,
This medicine man had no inAn,nce
over the Indians az all, but upon
Indian Agent tiffany representation
that he was stirring up the Apaches
10 a serious revolt, General Carr at
tackled the Indian village where tho
seer was, and the latter was killed.
Here VIC have a clear exposition Of
the cause Of the war. The medicine
mar having been killed, tho Indians
resented II, armed and woylaid tho
United States troops and slaughter
ed them -Four tribes Of Arizona Ia.
dians declined to join their brethren
in the war Of vengeance, aud some Of
them offered their services TO Carr.
The Epitaph says that most Of tho
current reports Of Indian fights arc
fraudulent. Whenever three or four
shots are fred the circumstance IL
elevated to the rank Of a battle. The
procuring cause of this outbreak,
cost the country over I'll 100000
is the Indian Agent Tiffany. Our
Indian Bureau and Indian policy are
beautiful engines Of civilization. Our
Indian wars are windhlls for con.
tractors and agents, and they usually
have a largo share in bringing them
The seven Indian agents in
Arizona represent so many possibili-
les Of Indian wars.
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proof that the conditions in this
country are peculiarly favorable to the
breeding Of race hoorses.
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Mrs Lucy j. NcCcgmiek, Co7ia4-
ton Kg rr6ee Mg constitution
wss completely sha5gersd W rasuma
tisml petdsrGf intensely sbidspla1ts
only 1sve mo temporary Hiisf ! srie1
Bs5wns hon Btte4a Ts has cured
ne completely aud = bellows befma-
aenGy <sr using cy0 b0s5lss !
feie beiseF and ae5nQaf elaa ever r
.dsd iu al m3li 5aaD8
: Mnsfeld & CO ~, u, W5x@g
scE 4 Co.. ard g. ~ J6nes b o.
es5 ssie 81sstS
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The PUBLIC LEDGER job printing
Office and book bindery is prepared to
execute work With neatness and dis
patch, and at as low rates as any com
petitor.
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Health is WEALTH.

DR.. I. Q. WRsT's NERVE AND BRAIN TRulr-
vulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental Bsnras-
slon, Loss Of MemeIy, Spermatorrhea, Impo-
Ieney, involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
age, caused by o%ver-exertion, self. abuse, or
yer-indqlsene which leads TO misery, decay
n Ta ugatn' One box will cure recent cases.
One COLLAR q box, or six boxes for Eve dollars:
seht Dy mail prepaid on receipt Of price. We
guaFantee SIX boxes to cure any case, with
each order received By US for six boxes, accom-
pLsnieu WIN hye dollars, we will send IA epur-
money II the. treatment does net effect 4 oure.
guarantees issued only by A. RENKFRT 4
SO.i " h%olesale and Retail Druggists, 2i5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders By mail will
IeeelYe prompt attention. 5xYxiiiipdkw
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The IeadIngs Scientists OftO-day agree
That most diseases are caused by disordered
Kidneys or Liver. If, therefore, the Kidneys
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 70
and relief. The discovery Of Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure marks 4 now era in
the treatment Of these troubles. Made from
a simple tropical leaf Of rare value, 1t cen
tains lust tho elements necessary to nourish
and invieorate both Of these great organs,
and safely restore and keep them in order. 1t
IL aPOStTIVE Remedy for all 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.
1t Is m excellent and safe remedy for 70
males during Pregnancy. II will control
Menstruation and Is Invaluable for Leucor-
rhma or Falling of the Womb.
AS O Blood Purifier it is ~unequaled. for II
cures the organs that MAKE the blood.
This remedy, which has done such wonders,
is nut up in the LARGEST SIZED BOTTLE
Of a medicine upon the market, and is sold
BY Druggists and all dealers at 9l.25 per bot
lie, For Diabetes, enquire for WARMERS
SAFE DIABETES CURE. 1t is POSITIVE
Il. u. WARNER & CO., Rochester, N. Y,
4Sxxxiiii4S
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COCAINE

Soothes tho irritated scalp.
Affords the richest luster.
Prevents the hair from falling off.
Promotes its healthy, vigorous
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Chancery Sale Of Real Estate
ON OPENED BIDDIN6S.

No. 1lg7, R.-ChanceryCou u of Shelby conn
IVA j Adams OF al vs.. j j Mitchell Ell al.
QY virtue Of an interlooutory decree for
~ sale, entered in the above cause on the
auction, 10 the highest bidder, In front oftbs
Clerk and Masters Office, courthouse ~
shelby county, Memphis, Tennessee, on
Saturday, October ~, 1851,
eloting tho biddinss at 70 o'eIo.L ~.
toll0Wing described property, sif1atsd IN
ohelDy county, Tenn, to-wit;
tqts z and . ofgart Of lot No. 1, in the city
Of Memphis lot 10 2 having front of5o feet
On hett slde oi wellington street, With an r.
fronting % feet on the west line dwelling
t9n street with an irregular depth back 10 the
fernando road. Terms Of Salo-Cash.
This October 18th. 1881.
r. J. BLACK. Clork and Master.
CAN'T 4 Patterson, SOLICITOR for sompl't.
8H
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Enterco no foutonoo ~ mssapaA Tenn.,
a~Ond-rlngH maktar
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Thurnaay Evenlng. oet. 20, Issl.
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Although winter, that hoary old
monarch, with his crown OF snow, and
his scepter gemmed with %icieIes, af-
fects mankind with such evils as
coughs and colds, happily they can be
cured by Coussens' Honey Of Tar, a
most excellent remedy for diseases of
the throat and lungs.
For sale by w. N. Wilkerson & Co.
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Dlmlniahed XigOr

Is reimbursed In great measure, to those
troubled with weak Kidneys, by a iudiciOus
use Of Ho;te,ter's Stomach Bitters, which
invigorates and stimulates without exciting
the urinary organs. In conjunction with its
influence upon them, IL corrects acidity, i'm
proves appetite, and Is In every way conduc-
i've to health and nerve repo'e. Another
marked quality Is its control over fever and
ague and its power Of preventing it. For
sale by all druggists and dealers generally.
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5000 AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE
LIFE OF GARFIELD!

His early life and career as soldier and states
man; his election and administration; bis
assassination; his heroic struggle for life;
wonderful medical treatment; blood poison
ing; removal TO Elberen; death, etc. Pro-
fusely illustrated. Splendid portrait Of Gar
field, his wife and mother; scene Of the shoot.
ing. the sick chamber; Guitoau in his cell.
the surgeons and the Cabinet. The only COM
plete and authentic work. There is a fortuna
for agents first in the field with this book.
Outfit 00c. Speak quick. Address HUB
BARD BROS, Atlanta, Ga.
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Thousands use it, Why Hest
tate? SO

JOY TO THE WORLD! WOMEN is
FREE!--Among the IN my modern
discoveries looking to the happines,
and amelioration OF the human race,
none is entitled to higher considers
ton than the renowned remedy-Dr
j.. b adfield's Female Regulator
Woman's Bes; Friend. BY it wolna,i
is emancipated from numberless ill.,
peculiar to her sex. Balore its magic
power all Irregularities Of the womb
vanish. 1t cures whites. 1t cures
suppression or the nenses. Ii
remnves uterine distractions. Il
cures constipation and strengthens the
system. 1t braces he nerves and pu-
rifles the blood. 1t never Tails, a.
thousands of women will testify
This valuable medicine is-prpaA
and sold by DR.. j. Bra lield, Al ant
Ga, Prizes $l.5O per attic. AL
pectable drug men keep it.
For sale by Il, H. lIoppsr " )
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A Romance of Uglineas.
,oslo Realm Ll,tls Rack G.sotts.l

loSlo Realm Little Rock Gasotte.l
A very homely woman passed a
party Of men standing on street cor
her.
Book at that nose ~ will you, re.
marked one OF tho. men, and he
laughed heartily. s
That woman is my wife, said one
OF the party.
ltake it back, then, said the sports
man, I'm sorry thai laughed.
You laughed at her ugliness,. and
that Is q direct thrust at my taste.
There may be better looking women
la Little Rock, but that does not re-
move any Of the sting. | will be-
avenged. Il rms in my family. A
man once laughed al my mother when
she had boil on her nose, and my
father caught him and sliced his ears
It'll they looked like leather fringe on
Texas saddle. 10 further trace
back the avenged spirit, an old revo.
luti0nary General sneezed at my
grandmother she threw him down
pulled off his boots aud drove his
heels so tull OF brass-head tacks,thai he
never walked any more. don't
Know whether TO make You take poi
son or to cut your tongue in Two
witha knife"
My friend, replied I sportsman,
] am inexpressibly sorry. aud i hope
you will not injure me- | am not
well and can not fight.
don't ask you TO fight. When q
man Starts out TO Kill dog be doesn't
inyite the dug to bite him. Ibelieve
III just cut YOU in two, and the man
drew long kpiie.
My friend, we must compromise
this business. am n married man,
and it yon'll come downto my house
III bring my wife into the yard aid
Let you laugh al her 81
Is she ugly enough to serve as n
standofl to my wife 3asked the ayeng-
or.
Keats her all hollow.
How's her nose?
Turned up like a gourd handle.
Uump.shoudered2
Yes, and nearly bald-hcaded.
Pigeen-toed
Yes, AMI the worst knock -kneetl
human you ever saw.
Well, that'll sorier do. III accept
your proposition. Come on, let's get
Through with this business, and. shut
tinp- lia knife he accomnan;a1 tho !
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Gave the Wrong Sign.


He was trying to push himself
through the crowd the other day at a
gre down ON Galveston avenue, when
he was halted by Policeman.
81 am o nember of the interior
press"
elbow do / know you are a mem
Der of the press? Whrre are your
crodentials?"
Credentials? Well just smell
my breath il you don't believe me-
and he bredthed in the lace of tn,
minion OF law, who. replied;
"You can't come that on me. Yot
are only a candidate.-[ Galveston
News