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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
TIE B"ONDHOLDERS,
A New Proposition Sent to the
Governor.
Dollar for Dollar, 3 Per Cent In
terest, Bonds 70 Run 90 Years,
Coupons 20 be Receivable
for Taxes il What
They Ask.
NashriIle Ameriean, lOth.l

Nashville American, l0th.l
The governor has received a propo-
sition from the bondholderS to settle
the debt dollar for dollar, at three per
cent interest, the bonds TO run ninety
nine years, coupons to be receivable
for taxes.
The governor will probably send the
proposition to the legislature to-day or
TO morrow.
The proposition has been kept a pro-
found secret, and it was only by most
diligent inquiry that the reporter
could obtain the point given above,
No one seems TO know what the
governor will recommend regarding
the proposition.
On July /, 1881, the debt, with
accrued interest, will be, in round
numbers, about $27 100000. Three
per cent interest on this amount would
be SS10,000 or Sl62, 0O0less than would
be required under the COG PROPOSE
ton originally made by the bond
holders.
So. The proposition was kept a
profound secret. This was attempted,
no doubt, and it was a secret perhaps
as far as the Nashville papers were
concerned. Yet the scheme was fully
foreshadowed and discussed in the
LEDGER of the 4th instant. The arti-
Gle was discovered by the Chattanooga
Times and brought forth a lively re-
in that paper some days ago,
The coupon feature is alluded to else
in this issue, and will be men
hereafter.
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ApprentIced 10 a Trnmn.

Over one year and a half ago. SAYS a
Columbus, Ind, special to the Indi-
annapolis journal, a twelve year-old
son Of Paris c. Brown, a well known
Ohio river captain. and a wealthy citi-
zen Of Newport, Ky, left his home.
during which time nothing has been
heard from him until about four
months ago. Among a number Of
tgamps seeking lodging in the boiler
room OF the WaterWOrks in this city
was a young boy, who attracted the
attention OF the engineer by his Ian.
guage and personal appearance. In
the conversation the boy disclosed
that his father was a rich river man.
and that he was a nephew of James
w. Gaf. Engineer Tuley hearing this
statement, conveyed it 10 Richard
Thomas, Of the firm OF CAT, Gent &
Thomas, who corresponded with Mr..
Gah, learned the boys story was true
his father was notified of his where
abouts and Of the kind Of life he was
leadine. and accordingly the matter
was placed IN the hands of Policeman
Rrinkly, who found the boy at his old
quarters again Saturday and arrested
him, teiegraphing his father to that
effect. Who arrived this morning, and
after thoroughly renOyating him left
with him for bis home this evening.
The boy has been travelling all ths
time with a big, burly tramp, who used
4 biM as a tool in begging food. his
extreme youth and appearance rem
dering him almost invaluable TO the
fraternity. When separated Saturday
evening be swore that he would have
Tie boy back again If be had to follow
him 10 Newport.
q n..Nf.I.fa NJ ~
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Reeds eli Edge Tonic cures dyspepsia

Reporting the death of Joseph
Howell, a son of the late William
Howell, and eldest brother of Mrs.
Jefferson Davis, the Natchez Demo-
crat says: Few of the young men of
his day we're more thoroughly trained
in the literature of the schools. He
was a volunteer in the First Missis-
sippi regiment, Colonel Davis com
manding, in the Mexican war, and did
gallant and faithful service. A heroic
brother of his, Captain JEFF Howell,
one Of the gallant men who made the
little feet of the Contederacy a terror
to the shipping of the United States,
made for himself a national fame by
his brave aud unselfsh sacrifice Of.
himself in his efforts to save the lives
of the, passengers on a California
steamer OF which he was in com
mand.p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

stalwarts decided to do. There is
some surprise that Blaine should show
his hand. thus carly,
Leading democrats predict rough
sailing for the administration at once.
They think that Conklin will not
tamely submit to any such control Of
the patronage OF the whole country by
Blaine as the present arrangement
indicates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

Thousands have been cured of dumb
ague, bilious disorders, jaundice, dys-
pepsia, and all diseases of the liver,
blood and stomach, when all other
remedies have failed. by using Prof.
Guilmette's French liver pad, which
is a quick and permanent cure for
those disorders. Ask your druggist
for the great remedy, and take no
other, and if he does not keep it, send
$3.50 in a letter to the French Pad
Co., Toledo, o., and receive one by
mail postpaid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

A I noon on Wednesday, The 23d day Of
IA March next. | will sell publicly, for cash,
at the Courthouse door in Memphis, the fol-
lowing Described real estate. t5-wit; Begin
ming ~ a point D chains IS links northward
tr0m the southe- So corner Of the Bishop 0tey
tract, on its east line; thence With said line
northward Z chains "a links - . stakes thence
west 2 chains so links ~ a stake on Boro's
east line; thence south 7 chains 80 links with
Boro's line TO 3 stake; thence east II chains |
link to the beginning, containing 90 acres; II
being the tract conveyed by &C Graham TO M
q Bowers BY an indenture dated February 10,
1871, and registered in book ll6, page 287, I'M
dor which 1 am empowered to sell to enforce
payment of purchase money. Title believed
TO be good, but / SO only in execution Of the
power. w q WEAIHEkrOkD.
Memphis, February 10, 1881. 1875
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Friday Evening. March. n, 1851.
The SERIOUS WORK BEFORE THE
LEGISLATURE.

The legislature has, if we mistake
not, until the Sth Of April in whichto
finish up its work in the full term Of
seventy five days, provided another re-
cess is not taken. On the day of meet
ing after the trip to Washington and
back there was no quorum 10 the house,
and some of the senators g~uilelessly
nodded in their seats. Thus time
slips by. Less thanl third Of the ses-
sion remains, and the real work has not
been touched. Overt Eve hundred bills
are on the calendar Of the house, many
Of them trivial and worse than useless,
Of course, yet all being supported with
some degree Of earnestness, we pre-
sumo, By those who introduced them.
Such a mass Of bills could
not be digested and disposed Of in six
months. 1t is fortunate that so few Of
them siand auy chance TO become laws
nov OF at any future time. lie bills
introduced It single session Of the
legislature would usually make a bet
erOssneous mas Of disjoiated. incon-
graous and most ungrammatical non
sense. which would amaze the public
II il cOald be published il book form.
Future generations would read It and
say surely the sehoolmaster was
abroad in those days. We speak with
all due respect Of legislatures general
ly. The plain fact is we need Tery
little legislation at present. The laws
are changed 80 often that the people
cannot keep up With the statutes. a
dozen or so general laws and some local
acts'are all that the people required at
the hands Of the Legislature. We
need a road law, a law in regard to the
removal Of the p~enitentiary, a regula-
tion Of railroad traffic perhaps-at
least both democratic platforms said
so-and a few laws of minor impor-
lance, but above all looms up the
question o the state debt. The lines
were drawn as never before in the late
canvass, and every member was elected
upon a we'll defined position. Tho
state credit elements swept the state.
We will not say how it was done, OF
recite the false issues. as We still re.
gard them, that we're lugged in, Lu.
merely recognize the fact. The peo
pie from timidity, misunderstanding
Ofthe habit Of following certain lead
ers, failed TO express themselves, an,
many did not vote their real senti
ments. But that is among the bygones
We do not propose to cry owe
split milk rs the saying goes. Elec
tons mean something, and If this ont
meant anything, it was that the legis
lature was instructed to settle tn,
state debt without further reference
TO the people. The LEDGER combat
Ted this idea in vain. We feel, how
ever, hat we represent v c halt Oh.
democrats Of the state, and have
right to expect that the pledges mad.
by the state credit Vipg, shall be car
Fied out in good faith One pledg
wss to settle the debt upon A,e bes
terms that could be had by negotiai
ing with the bond holders anotht.
was without reference to the wishe
Of the bond holders, that coupon
should not be made receivable 70
taxes. These are vital and distinc
propositions which must be considere.
separately, aud one cannot be mad
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

The Concho (Texas) Times says
that Judge Pruesser describes III
Paso as follows: Imagine the main
street of San Angela with the houses
all fat.roofed, and about a thousand
drunken men, railroad hands, gam
blers aud adventurers, all staggering,
fighting and yelling through the
streets, and you have a pretty correct
idea Of III Paso as it is. That there
will be a good town there some day, or
probably further down the river, |
have no doubt"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
M~IDDLE-AGED MEN.

Inere are many Of the age of 30 to co who
are troubled with too freouent evacustionssa
the bladder, often accompanied by a sIieSs
sEartIng or barning sensation, and weakenin.n
sue system in q manner the patient canP
account for. On examining the urinary d ~
sometimes small particles Of albamen NJ anu
poaTl or the color be Of a thin milky i a, ~
again changing to a derG and torpid u nus
snee, There are many men who d vvhis
ainlcuIty' ignorant At the cause WI ,cb IA the
Tor Will gqWantee a perfect cure IN ~ S NY
cases and a healthy restoration of The eenitol
Urinary organs. - eHo sonieu-
CSnsulta5tioa free. A friw dly chat costs
n nrst;s d,ii nose unable to = Ay will be treated
hours Oa.m. to 8 pm, Rememb er tbe tMime
aud place, "0mmDer ene ume
Home office address, y,r. spinnev A Co. ga
Latinsr street. Denvey d. Col. = GSoo4h
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I%nsOIVent Notice.
STATE or TENNESSEE, SHELBY COUNTY,
OFFICE COUNTY COURT CLERK, J

OFFICE County CoURr CLERK,
Memphis, Tenn =, February 26, 1881.
No. 1919 To John NJ Harrington, Administra-
tor Of Mary Mcguire, deceased.
HAVING suggested the insolvency Of tho
IL estate Of Mary Mcguire, deceased, you
are hereby ordered 10 give notice, by adYer-
tisement in some newspaper published within
the said State, and also at the courthouse
door Of Shelby county, for all persons having
claims against said estate, to appear and file
the same with the Clerk of the County Court
authenticated in the manner prescribed by
law, on or before the 3lst day of May, 1881,
and any claim not filed on or before said day,
or before an appropriation of the funds OF
said estate is made, shall be. forever barred,
both In law and equity.
Witness my hand, at Office, this 18th day OF
February, 1881.
OWEN QWYER, Clerk,
BY HUaH B. CULLEN, DC.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with
the direction above This Feb'y 81, 1881.
JOHN M HARRINGTON, Admir-.
Metcalf 4 Walker, Atty's. 1856 6 218
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

We mean what we say, and we say
in the simplest language hat Cous-
sens lightning liniment is the best
liniment in the world for rheumatism
corns, bunions, lame back and neural
gia
For sale by w, N. Wilkerson & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
SMOTHERED IN SMOKE.
Awful Calamity in a Pennsylvania
0rphanage,
Seventeen Children Found Dead
in "A DOrInitOry.
New York Herald.l

New York Herald.l
SCRANTON, Pa, February ga
terrible disaster, such as never before
happened in this city, took place in St
Patrick's ~orphapage, in Hyde park.
about nine O'Clock this evening, wher
seventeen inmates, fourteen boys anC
three girls, were sufocated. The or.
phanage was situated at the corner O.
jackson street and Lincoln avenue
about a mile from the center of the
city, and was under the supervision Of
a number of Sisters of Charity. A
large number Of orphans belonging to
the parish found shelter there. The
number Of inmates was forty, eighteen
of them boys aud twenty-five girls.
FRANTIC CHILDREN.
To night at half past eight one OF
the Sisters had taken the children to
bed in separate dormitories on the
third floor. She locked the door and
started to descend to her room on a
lower floor. In the second story, at
the head of the stairs, she was startled
by a sudden outburst of smoke from
one Of the rooms on that floor. and
upon Investigation ascertained that
FIRE was raging along the ceiling and
sides OF the apartment. She rushed
back to the floor where the dormi-
tories are located and opened the
door of the girls room. The little
ones, who are all under ten years of
age, had become frantic on account Of
the smoke that was pouring into their
room, but the Sister quickly guided
them out, and they followed her to
the lower floor. The smoke filed the
hallway, and the Sister alarmed the
rest Of the inmates in the house.
Then she hurried back toward the
dormitories to allow the boys to es-
cape, but her passage was blocked BY
an unknown man, who declared that
all the children had left the room. He
asserted that she would De in danger
Of her life if she approached the dor
mitOry. aud insisted so strongly that
all the boys were out that tie sister
believed him and hurried away, the
fire having broken out with great force
in the floor where she stood.
A HORRIFYING DISCOVERY.
The flames spread through the house
and enyeloped the third floor. A gen
eral alarm brought four fire eompa
MES to the scene, aud heavy streams
were soon being poured into tie build
ing. Many of the thousands Of spec
tatOrs who we're attracted to the sDot
we're OF opinion that some of the chill
dreh we're still in the building. but
Others who we're there from the incep-
ton Of the fire we're positive that all
the inmates had escaped. The fire.
men, acting upon a pressing desire
from the crowd, reached the dormi-
tory floor as quickly as possible. and
burstin the door. When the smoke
tad cleared away the terrifying dis
covery was made hat every one of the
children in the room was suffocated
One or two were slightly burned.
They lay at the foot of their cots, the
three girls among them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indlscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, ETC.. ] will send
9 recipe that will cure you, PhEE OF
CHARGE: This great remedy was discovered
~ q missionary In South America. Send q
seli-ad lressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph T.
Imam, station D, New Yo-k Iity.
IFS XXI 1Il sodkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

The sunshine Of many a happy
home has been turned into dark de-
spair by the death of loved ones
caused by neglected colds. DR.. Bulls
cough syrup has saved innumerable
lives BY its timely use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

UDsIOn UiUVN
1t is hard to tell, from this distance,
whether you are fitted for the hard
life Of a newspaper writer or not.
That is the onlS question to be decid-
ed, for qualification is immatoFial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

Invalids who hRve lost but are recovering
vital stamina, declare in grateful terms their
appreciation of the merits as q tonic Of Hos.
letters b tters. Net only does lit impart
acid state Of the stomach, axes the bowels
act 1T proper Intervals, gives ease to those
who suffer from rheumatic and kidney trou
bles. and conquers as well as prevents fever
and ague.
For sale by all druggists and dealers gener-
aIIv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
N. A. DAuPEIIN.
New Orleans, La,

or NJ. A. Dauphin. At
No. 519 Broadway, Now York,
or ID. T.. GilIeapie,
No. 8 West Court street. Memphis, Tenn.
All our Grand Extraordinary DraWinge are
under the supqrvihion ahd manageWent al
Gems. q 7. Bbautegard aud Jubsl A. Ently.
49,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
LOTTERY.
State Lottery Company.

This Institution was regularly incorporated
By the Legislature Of the State for Educational
term oftwenty.tiVe Yeafa, To which con-
tract the inyiolahls faith Of the State is
pledged, which pledge has been renewed BY
an Overwhelming popular vote, securing its
franchise In the new constitution, adopted
December 3, A, d. 1873, with a capital Of
81, 200, 900, 10 which II has since added > re-
serve fund Of over $4,000, Ia Grand
single Number DgRWipgs will take
place monthly o. ths second Tuesday. Il
never sealos 81 poBtponos. Look at the follow
nR Distributions
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
HARRONING E~XcITENENT.

As the extent Of the catastrophe
became known the most intense ex-
eitemant prevailed. Ii required the
combined efforts Of the police force TO
keep the crowd from entering the
building. The children were finally
removed to the house Of the priests a
short distance away, where they
we're identified. A number Of moth
ers who had children among the dead
manifested their feelings in exhibi-
tons Of the most narrowing grief. and
70 witness the scene was most painful
10 the spectators.
THE CAUSE Of THE FIRE UHKBoWS.
Many theories are adoat tonight as
to the cause Of the FIRE, but no def.
mite conclusion can be arrived at. At
this hour. hali-pas twelve, the streets
Of Scranton and Hyde Park are filled
with anxious people and the occur
ence has given rise to a feeling Of the
greatest sorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

Prof, Guilmette's French kidney
pad is the greatest discovery Of the
century for the cure Of all diseases Of
the kidneys, bladder and urinary
organs, in both male and female.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
CAPITAL PRIZE, 03O,OOO.
100 1000 Tickets, at Two D0IlaEs Each,
Half Tickets, One Dollar.
LIgT OF PRIZES,

1857 Prizes. amounting to...........,,.....ND Z, zoe
Responsible corresponding geAnts Wanted
at al points, p Wb0w NbesaI eompsRSatioD
Tor isrtlsr Inflammation, write clearly, Civ
lnk full address, Send orders By express or
Registered Letter, or Money order By mail,
addressed only TO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
trustees SaIe-.-VaIuabIe Land.

DY virtue Of the trua deed made by Henry
Ill Douglass, recorded in the Registers
office of shelby county, Tenn in book No. 10,
page IA, and the trust deed made by Henry L
Doug ass and wife, Lucy d Douglass, recorded
in book No. l2i, mage S2, Twill, at the request
of the benehciaries, default being made, sell
at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash, on
Saturday, March 10, 1851,
at the southwest cerner Of Madison aud Main
streets, in Taxing District, Memphis, Tenn,
all the right, titl6, claim and interest, OF said
II L and Douglass 10, Of and to said tract
of 500 acres Of land in said deeds described.
Title of purchaser absolute. Equity of re-
demption barred. Sell and convey only as
trustee. B b BARNES, Trustee,
Finlav 4 Peters. Afty's 1Mlf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists digestion
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
Eliminates French liver Pail

VII positively euro Never and Ague. DAMN.
dyspepsia and all diseases of he Iire+ sSlo,ISss
ncn a9d blood. Price Sl.Oby mail. Seal iov
iIeI. upimette'g Treatise on the KianevScnS
Liver, Tree by mali. address
80, FRENCH PAD co
io WeOd IO,edo. Ohio
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11
YOUNG MEN

Who may be suffering from the effects .
youthful tollies or indiseretion, will do welIts
avail themselves Of this, the greatest ooop
ever laid at the altar Of suffering hum
Dr.. Spinney. will. guarantee to forfeit 500 for
eyety case Of seminal weakness or privats dis
ease o. any kind or character which az under
takes and fails to cure. He would, fherefoys
say to the unfortunate sufferer who NAV read
TINS notice, that you are treadi.ng upon dan
gerous ground when you longer deiav in sceL-
ing the proper remedy for -FOUR eomplaint
! GU may be in the first st9ge; remember Won
are approaching the Iast II you are border
ing upon The last, and are suffering some or.
az Of its effects, remember that If YOU obstinl
stely persist 70 demonstration the time must,
come when the most skillful physician oar,
render Sog no assistance; when the door of
nope mas been closed agains; you; when no
enGei Of mercy can bring you relief. IN no
gase has tne doctor failed OF success. Them
let not despair work itself upon your imaeinG
alien, hqt avail yourself of the beneficial re-
~ ot MS treatment before your case is be-
yond the reach Of medical skill, or before grim
death hurries you to a nremafnra ,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-11

Eeed'' CIT Edge Tonic niays irritation
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WssEIy Public Ledger,

,
Pablls aed every Tuesday at 81 per anuun un
advaaoe), Postage &c.
Communications upon sublects Of general
interest to the public are At all times accept
able.
Rejected mRnuse ipts WILL NOT be returned.
RATES OF Az 1ERTISlNG IN DAlLfi
first Insertion, ST. Per square
IoP one wee S3
one month"; eN
additional square, $40
RATES 0 ADVERTISING IN WEEKLY
First insertion, lW per square
Subsequent insertions, [:
Displayed advertisements will be charged
according TO the sPAoR occupied, at above
Fatss-there being twelve lines Of solid type to
the inch.
Elsht lines Of nOnpareil, sOlid, constitutes
square.
70 regular advertisers we offer superior in:
ducsments, both IS 70 rates Of charges and
manner Of displaying their iavors.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
capta per line for each insertion.
Notices Of deaths and marriages, twenty
eats per line.
All bills for advertising are due when con-
Fsesed and payable on demand.
All letters, WHISTLER upon business or other
wise, must be addressed TO
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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1881-01-28
Tony Denier's uumpty Dump


win appear at Craigmiles Opera
House in this city on the night Of Feb.
lst. This will be a rare treat to Cleye-
land, and the Troupe should be greeted
by a large audience. To the people OF
the country we would say especially,
that you should come in and see IT,. Ii
is something that will not only be new
10 you, but enjoyable.
We see it complimented by the press
everywhere. 1t appeared in the Royal
Theatre at Montreal, Canada, aud here
is what the Montreal Gazette says oft:
Very seldom has as large an audience
been assembled under the roof of any
Montreal theatre as was gathered at the
Theatre Royal last night TO witness the
opening performance by Tony Denier's
Pantomime and Variety Company. Up
stairs and downstairs were equally
crowded, and the applause, when gen
cral, as it nearly always was, seemed
to shake the building. 1t is extremely
satisfactory to be called upon to notice
n performance in which nothing is de-
serving Of u|nfavOrable criticism. The
variety part of the entertainment was
especially good, and introduced a large
number Of artists. Charley Schilling
in his caricaiure of musical oddities,
drew forth repeated rounds of applause /;
and Miss Victoria North who sang sew
eral new and pleasing ballads, was
equally well received. Prof. FOw is Il
fair ventriloquist, aud was accorded a
fair share Of plaudits. Miss Alice Cole
man is 4 lady of remarkable musical
culture, and last evening surprised and
delighted her audience with a display of
her skill on a variety of musical instru-
mcnts. Little Todd, the German won
der, as he is styled, is an acrobat Of
more than ordinary ability. The Sparks
Brothers are among the best Irish COM
eGians on the stage, and during their
presence the laughter was incessant.
The Ramirez Trio of Spanish Trouba-
dours were also very good in their
specialtles. The plutomime vas very
comical, and a better Clown, PantaloOn,
Columbine or Harlequin could not Ica-
sOnably be desired.