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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-20
More Anecdofes nr Ie,ae.

A we'll known South st. joseph
horse trader was probably the only
man in St. Joseph, says the Gazette,
who knew Jesse under his right
name Charley Ford says jesse would
have killed any man who had recog
nizsd him here, but the man in ques
ton was an exception to the rule.
Jesse James, upon one occasion, saved
that genteusn's life, By throwing up
q double barreled shotgun held to his
breast IN a quarrel. Jesse afterward
visited the gentleman in the moun-
tains Of Virginia, aud at parting re
marked 10 him: Next time ron see
me I'll be married man. Those
we're Jesse's counting days. The gen.
tlemsn. like true man, nevLr forgot
his preserver, and, though they passed
each other on the streets Of st. Joseph
more than once, never By look or act
betrayed him.
Jesse James nearest neighbors, on
the corner of Thirteenth and Lafayette
streets, speak in the highest terms OIL
the departed outlaw. During the last
snow storm a number of young ladies
at No. 1920 Lafayette street we're il
the yard snow balhng each other
when Jesse. known to them only as the
quiet. neighborly Mr.. Howard
CHANGED 70 pass the premises, on BIZ.
way home Ia spirit Of mischief ont
Of the ladies nodded a SNOWFALL anC
threw it at Jesse. who burst into q
hearty laugh, and gathering up hand
fnl Of snow, began to throw back al
bis aFgressors. With loud screams o
laughter the ladies started to rur
down the hill. with the domesticatec
guerilla and train-robber in close pur
suit, showering snow on the heads o
the fleeing bevy Of beauties.
All speak in the highest terms 0
Mrs. James. and the neighbors wer
CONCENTRATING themselves upon tn
/ proximity OF such agreeable neighbors
when Jesse's death disclosed TO then
the truth of the adage that all tina
glitters is pot gold.
10 the new directory just published
Jesse's name appears as Thomas How
ard. but no vOcstion is given.
Jesse. among other accomplish
ments, could lay claim to being a goo
billiard player, and some Of his even
ings we're spent 10 a saloon at .SoutI
| st. Joseph. where he could indulg
bis passion for the game with nun
Der Of young men whotO he often met
| One dark night young man said:
"Mr Howard. | don't like the ide
e. going home TO night ltis dark an
a man may be held up"
Where do you live?" asked tn
| pseudo Mr.. Howard.
90 the bill, " was the reply.
FIJI see you home" said Jess
and nobody shall lay hand on 20
while | am with you"
He kept bis word. They went HON
together. The bare recollection
though. always produces a cold swea
on the young mans person.
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BILL FOR TIE BENEFIT OF
MEMPHIS.
CedIng a Valuable Lot for the
Nash Library.

Senator Harris has introduced in
the Senate a bill providing that
Whereas, The corporate authorities
of the city of Memphis, in the State
Of Tennessee, have recently conveyed
to the government of the United
States, by deed in fee simple, without
charge, a large and valuable lot of land
for a site upon which to erect POST
Office, Customhouse and U. s. District
aud Circuit Courtrooms in said city,
and upon which said building is now
being erected, in lieu of the lot of land
formerly obtained by the government
for the same purpose, and the govern
msnt Of the United States now having
no need for said last mentioned lot OF
land for any public purpose; and
Whereas, Mr.. Job Nj. Nash, of
New York, proposes to give to the
Taxing District, formerly known as
the city Of Memphis, the sum Of
SIS, 900, to establish a public library
in that city, on condition that said
city shall furnish a suitable building
for the same. worth $4,000; and
Whereas, Said last mentioned lot,
owned BY the United States, is cen
trally located, and admirably situated
for the purpose of public library,
Therefore, Be it enacted that the
lot or parcel Of ground situated on the
southeast corner of Jefferson and
Third streets, in the city of Memphis,
in the first Taxing District of Tennes
see, now owned by the government OF
the United States, and upon which il
was formerly intended to erect post
Office, eustomhOuse and United States
District Court rooms, be and the
same is hereby ceded to the FIRST
Taxing District of Tennessee. to
be held in trust for the use of the
board Of trustees of said public
library and their successors; and if
the said board of trustees shall fail TO
erect a suitable building for a public
library upon said lot within three
years from the passage Of this act,
then said lot shall be held in trust by
said Taxing District for the use and
benefit Of the public schools of said
Taxing District.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-20
An Editors Opinion.

An editorial friend Of ours, who
has grown enthusiastic over certain
remedy which has cured him of dys-
pepsia, general debility and nervous
ness, writes an editorial as follows;
1--WE believe that Brown Iron Bitters
are destined to be THE medicine of the
world. They give real health and
strength to every part of the body,
restore every lost or impaired organic
function, and give new life and new
vigor to every physical and mental
faculty. Every man and woman in i'll
health should rejoice that a real cure
lies in Browns Iron Bitters."
s. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker.
son & Co.. and G. W. Jones & Co..
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-20

VIoKsBURG Herald, is: The situa'
ton in the valley grows more hopeful
daily. The water is steadily falling,
and there is sufficient ground out Of
water for the laborers to get employ
ment on nearly every plantation. From
Greenville to this point all energetic
managers are at work and reasonably
expects at least an average crop. On
the Tallahatehie, SunAower, YazOc
and Deer Greek, planting operations
are progressing favOrably. The gnat;
have almost disappeared, and vel
cared for stock is getting over the ef'
feet Of being SO housed up. A good
crop is the thing needed now.
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rHn nnLOke PARTY rRoA.
ABL1 DEAD.
Comments 81 "a Experienced
siberian Traveller.

WASHINGTON, April l7.-Com-
menting upon the last advices re-
ceived from the Arctic regions with
reference to the JeanBette party, Mr..
George Kennon, the Siberian traveller,
remarked to your correspondent to-
day that he believed DeLong and his
companions were dead. Said he, IF
belong aud his party were alive |
think We should have heard from
them before this. Ifthey had been
found by the 25th of February, the
news would have reached us BY this
time. When thetwo sailors left them
you will remember that was way
back in October, Just as the Arctic
storms begin TO sweep down on that
coast, and all living things move
toward the interior to escape
their fury-the party landed, Just
too late. II they had been two or
three weeks sooner they could have
passed up the Lena in their boats.
But the ice was just beginning to form
and they had to make their way south
ward on foot. 1t was just at that
season when the reindeer were leaving
for the south in search of shelter
from the storms and more abundant
food. In some Of the records found
they spoke Of having killed some
game, but it was probably the last
reindeer left along the coast, which
| they killed after they reached land.
Their ability to subsist on game at
this season would, of course, depend
largely upon the condition Of the
men. Had the party been in good
health they might have subsisted
longer, but the men beiag hardly able
to hobble along, with Ost bitten feet,
it would be extrem ly difficult to
kill game enough Tor so large a
party. The only game they would
be liable to meet with would be white
grouse and Siberian Lare, and these
are not abundant. AT any rate it
would take a great number of this
small game to support a large party Of
men | have myself travelled over those
steppes in Siberia for days and days
without seeing living thing except
vnce and while white grouse. There
are native villages in the country, and
while not very far apart for Siberia,
say one hundred miles or so, yet to a
party OF starving men living on half
an ounce of alcohol day, half frozen,
with Thermometer thirty degrees
below zero, in the face Of terrific
storm, they might as we'll be at the
other side Of the globe. think that
within three weeks Of the time after
the two sailors left them, belong and
his party had all persisted. / think
the bodies will be found in some Of
the abandoned huts, which the natives
use when fishing in summer.
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QY virtue OF decree Of the Probate Court
ID of Shelby county, Tenn, appointing me
TO execute deed 10 trust, made by Marcus A
Allen to Tn 1mas II Allen, March 7th, 1871,
and recorded In the Registers office, book No.
10, for the purpose OF paying certain indebted.
ness and giving certain indemnity therein
mentioned, and default having been made,
will, in conformity with the terms Of the deed
and ct the request of the beneficiary, at the
hour Of IL o'clock M, in front Of tho court.
house door Of Shelby county, on
Saturday, May 20, 1852,
soil at public cutlery TO the highest bidder fol
cash the following described real property in
the city Of Memphis, to-wit; Two lots, and
9, Canoyan's subdivision Of lots q, q and q
OfWilliamsOn's division by II Il Todd, lyinf
on the west side Of Lauderdale street and &
foot north Of the junction Of Lauderdale and
Jackson streets, running north with Lauder.
dale street 100 feet to a stake; thence west al
right angles 100 feet; thence south l2C
feet; thence east $50 feet to the beginning
Also lot No. % In Bradford subdivision, situ.
ated on the south side, Of Bradford street. be.
ginning on south tide. OF said street 100 feel
from intersection with jones avenue. theme.
west with Bradford 30 feet; thonce south leo,
thence east 30; thence north $50 feet TO begin
ming. Also, In Lanes subdivision Of abstract
Of land, as laid of and sold by MOnsarat, Du
pree a Co., lots Ia, l42, ll3 and IA, each
| fronting on Ayres street as laid OF on plat O.
subdivision, 50 feet by l4sH deep. Also thro,
lots on same plat Of subdivision. Al, ~ anc
-, fronting on honsarat street 80 feet each bl
lislS feet deep. corner Of Monsarat and Ian,
streets. Subject 10 the equity Of redemption
Title believed 70 be good, but sell and con
vey onlS as trustee.
April IS, 1852. 1853
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st. Joseph Saturday Democrat, Aug. q, 81.
Sorrow and sickness is the too
common heritage of humanity, and
when we see how little is done to allie
yiats the miseries Of the great mass of
humanity we are almost out of patience
with life. Even where the intentions
are best, ignorance is prone to bid the
afflicted suffer and be strong" in
stead of "ministering to the mind dis
eased, or laying a hand of healing on
the poor tortured body.
All when science and philanthropy,
with love and sympathy and skill,
como to the aid Of the sufferers, they
feel as if the angel Of aununciation
had drawn near,
Samartine Nervine really is saliva
ton to thousands. | speak from full
heart when | say it, for friends very
near and dear to me have been restored
to health and happiness by means of it..
God bless DR.. Richmond" said
one OF them to me the other day. II
feel as | know the man mentioned in
scripture must have felt when he went
from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell
among thieves, and when robbed and
at the point Of death, was befriended
and restored to health by the Good
Samaritan"
Yes" be continued, that was
exactly my condition. had spent a
fortune in doctors bills and patent
medicines. Everything / could hear
OF | tried, so desperate was my situa.
ton, but | grew worse steadily, until
some kind friend told me Of the
Samaritan Nervine. Since taking it,
| am, as you see, restored to perfect
health.
| With such incontrovertible proof Of
the benefeent nature of the remedy
il is not strange that an editor, always
soliciting for an accurate knowledge Of
what could benefit the world in gen
eral, should take the earliest oppor.
tunity OF visiting the inventor anc
proprietor Of the medicine at the
| Worlds Epileptic Institute.
We found the doctor in his eleganr
private Office busily engaged in super
intending the gentleman whose bust
ness it is to attend to the details o
the immense correspondence which i
natural result OF his widespread
reputation.
On making known our wishes, h,
very kindly accompanied US in GU
tour Of inspection through the mag
nifcent building aud grounds.
Almost as soon as we entered tn
. Office our attention was arrested by
wonderful collection of photographs
: numbering somewhere in the thous
ands All nations. ages and station
were represented. The elegant cart
of the society leader was side by sid
l with the picture OF the humble arti
san; innocent childhood and Withere
, old age showed in their counterfeit
/ presentments the gratitude they coul
! not speak; doctors, lawyers, minister
e OF the gospel, soldiers, laborers, plat
a mothers OF families, naughty ehildre
= of wealth, rich and poor. high an
s low, black aud white, we're all repr,
\ sented. 1t reminded me Of the miri
n Gle cures of Europe, only instead
4 the crutches, bandages, gold, silvt
!. and wax images Of the recuperate
Q pilgrims, left before the shrine Of Il
d miracle worker. DR.. Richmond has
IS testimonials the pictures Of his deep
d grateful patients,
y You must feel very happy, doctj
a when you look at this collection '
Il said.
"Ahl yes" said the doctor, plea
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Mr.. James B. Bailey, Of Syracuse,
n. Y, writes: "0f all men born to
suffer, think had my fullest share;
from my fourteenth year | have been
a miserable invalid. When twenty
six years of age, l felt was sixty. My
troubles made me unfit for business or
pleasure. A year ago | tried Brown
Iron Bitters, and now in my twenty
seventh year | feel myself for once in
my life, A perfect man.
5. MausGrld & Go F, W n. Wilker-
son & Co, and g. w Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
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Touching Scene in the House


Special 10 Cincinnati Conmercial.l
WASHINGTON, April ia touch
ing Incident in the House to-day in
creased the pulsations Of many a
heart In the front row Of the GAL
lery, while the Senate bill providing
tor the payment Of the claim for the
destruction Of the brig General Arm
strong was under consideration, sat a
lady with four curly headed little boys
and ono sweet faced little girl. The
little group manifested great interest
in the proceedings. They kept their
eyes on the door and watched when the
tellers announced every vote. Wher
the Speaker announced the result
the passage Of the bill by two.thirds
maIority--the boys, unable to contain
themselves, leaped upon the bench OF
which they bad been sitting, anC
elapped their hands vigorously, kiss
Ing the lady who had them in charg,
the while. Of course this attracted
the attention Of the House, and a
soon as it had been whispered arount
that they we're the heirs 10 whom tard,
Justice was about 10 be done, the mel
on the floor joined in the applause o
the curly heads in the gallery..l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-20

Invaids should prevent their dis
ease from gaining ground BY using
Brown Iron BitterS. Il stops decay,
keeps the blood warm, and gives the
emsciated form 4 new lease OF life.
S. Mansfield 4 Co., W. N. Wilker-
son 4 Co.. and G. W. Jones 4 Co.,
wholesale agents.
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PROPOSALS FOR BIDS
For Leasing the Arkansas State
Penitentiary.

I N pursuance of the provisions of an act Of
i the General Assembly of the State of Az.
kansas, approved March 2lst, 1881, the under
signed, the Board of Commissioners for the
management and leasing of the Arkansas
state Penitentiary. hereby give. notice that
they will until the 18th day Of November,
1882, receive sealed proposals for the leasing
OF the Arkansas State Penitentiary and all
property thereto belonging, and the build
ings. machinery and labor of o0nvicts. for the
period Of ten years from the 9TH day of May,
The bids shall be directed to the qoverner.
as the President Of said Board Of Commission
ersi and shall be accompanied by a good and
sufficient bond in the sum Of ten thousand
dollars, conditioned for the faithful exc oution
Of contract and bond required by the act
azores lid, and in accordance with the stipu-
lations in each and every bid so received.
All bids received will be opened at the Office
Of the Governor of the State, in tho city of
Little Rock, at the hour of IL o'clock IN, of
said 10Th day of November, 1882, and the con
tract awarded TO the highest and best respOn.
sibie bidder: The Board reserves the right to
reject all bids offered, 80
For particulars in reference to contract,
etc., see Acts of 1881, pages 12l to l2S, or adj
dress the Secretary OF the Board.
TT CHURCHILL,
oB MOORE,
Attorney, General.
JACOB FR0LtCH,
Secretary ST State.
Little Rock, Ark, April 3. 1852. 326l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-20

The Guild Gazette for this month
is Just out. 1t is bright, sparkling
number, issued in quaTtO form, aud
is full of fresh and original matter.
Several thousand copies are issued,
and it circulates all the way from the
Potomac to the Rio Grande. Aside
from being the organ Of the South
western Benefit Guild, it is paper
we'll adapted to every family circle
and every column is replete wish in
teresting matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-20
A SPECIAL MESSAGE,
Which Tells Where Some Of the
Peoples Money Went.

In tho Banners report of yester-
days proceedings (the 19th) in the
House Of Representatives at Nash
vile appears the following, which, in
view of the fact that the contract
alluded to for printing bonds must
have been carried out long after the
injunction bill was granted by Judge
Williams, on the oath Of May, is
mighty interesting reading" as Hor-
ace Greeley once said. The State is
out $23,3l9.6O for printing these use
less bonds, and also the item of $3.50
as personal expenses of the Treasurer
and Comptroller in visiting and re
naming in New York; total, s24,-
069.60:
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
The following special message from
the Governor was presented, together
with a report from the Funding
Board
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Nashville, Tenn.
To the General Assembly of the State Of
Tennessee
In compliance with the House joint
resolution, No. y, requesting the
Governor and Funding Board" to
report as soon as practicable all actions
taken under the Funding Act Of 1881
both before and after the injunction
in the case of Henry j. Lynn and
others against Mr.. 7. Polk and others
and also the expenses attending sais
act on, and the date and copies of all
contracts made. have tho honor tC
submit the following report
On the Sd day of May, 1881, the
Funding Board submitted to me fol
my approval, contract entered into
between said Board and the Franklir
Bank Note Company in the city o.
New York, for engraving and printing
the bonds and coupons authorized t
be issued under said act.
Being satisfied at the time that The
terms Of said contract were as favor
able to the State as could be obtained
in view of the character of the worl
to be done | approved the same, a
will appear by reference thereto.
This is the only act | have per
formed under, or by virtue of said &C
Of 1881.
! For information touching the ex
penscs attending the action of sal,
Board, the date and copies Of contract
made by said Board, refer you to it
report made in compliance with sal,
Joint resolution.
ALVIN HAWKINS, Governor.
The following is the report of tn
members OF the Funding Board;
To the Honorable General Assembly {
Tenn essee:
We herewith transmit, in accord
ance with the House joint resolution
No. IL, our report of action take
under the act Of the General Assem-
bly, approved April 6, 1881, togethC
with copies Of contracts made with tn
l Franklin Bank Note Company, {
New York, for engraving what wei
J called the compromise bonds Of th
! State of Tennessee,
Upon reaching New York City
April, 1881, we advertised for bids
!. engrave said bends. We receive
+. three bids. and upon examination v
{ found the Franklin Bank Company
r bid to be the best, and awarde
them the contract. which Al
g companies this report. Und,
8 the contract which was dated 81
y 9th of April, 1881, VIC went forwaI
and had the bonds made and paid Il
/, bank note company $23,3l9.60 Their
Z Tor, TO which is to be added the O.
penses Of the Comptroller and Urea
j. urer in visiting and remaining ia Ne
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-20
NotParliaI. but Complete.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 4, 81.
II. II. Warner & Co.: Sirs-Your
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has
effected an entire cure in my case. |
suffered every form of kidney diff
Guilty. W. j. SUMMERS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-20

shsn, Rhd I still thlnk, that sbs ivt.et5
we're written By some Of che sang %
entrap me, and | therefore paid no at.
tentipn % them"
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PUBLIC LEDGER,
fhnrsaay EveniaE. Arril 30. Issa.

A CASE Of smallpox at GAINESVILLE
Greats 1 some excitement last Monday,
The patient, a colored man, was re-
moved to house secured as a hospital
two miles from tie city, where heand
all those who we're exposed, will be
quarantined. This viii give ali Of
them a further chance to take the
disease.
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OARD,

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., will send
a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by "a missionary in South America. Send a
self-addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH 7,
IMAM. Station d. New York City.
fffH 62xxxiv52d "a
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rs N. NOLAN,
Treasurer.

Attached to the message were three
propositions to engrave the bonds,
viz: The American Bank Note Com
pany, the Western Bank Note and
Engraving Company Of CHICAGO and
the Franklin Bank Note Company.
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A predicament. Two o'clock in the
morning, sleet on the sidewalk, baby
got the Group, aud no DR.. Bulls cough
,yrup in the house.
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The REASON WHY

Jesse James Left The Bank at
Somerset, Ky, Without Get
ting His Cheek Cashed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-20

PUBLIC LEDGER bindery and Job
Office, 10 Madison street.
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York while AuburIntendinE that bubl.
ness, amounting 70 $3.50. A COPY 81
the receipt Of the Franklin Bank
Note Company for the money paid is
also attached to this report.
Very respectfully,
M. 7 Polk,
Comptroller.
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Envelopes, Xxx, high cut, cheape
in the city, at LEDGER job printir
Office.
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PRIVATE
PRIVATE
Medical Dispensary
No. IL Jefferson St,
Between Main and Front, Memphis,
IEgTA pIICuEn I'M 1nnn

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