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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-19

Wheeling RegisteT.l
A dispatch from New Cumber-
land, in Hancock county, goes on to
sly that the renewed interest avak-
ened by the recent publications of the
daring exploits Of the James broth.
ers, and the tragic death OF Jesse
James at st. Joseph, Mo, the other
day, has brought to light the fact that
old Jesse James, grandfather Of these
two bloodthirsty bandits, once re-
sided in Hancock county. He was
carpenter by trade, and a number of
buildings, one Of them Touring mill,
still stands in the vicinity to-day as
monuments Of his workmanship. He
was considered by those who knew
him at that time as a skillful me-
chanic and q sbrewd business man,
but was somewhat addicted to strong
drink, which habit eventually proved
his destruction.
One day, about the year 1925, while
under the influence Of liquor, two
| young girls attempted 70 Drlng MIN
across the river in 4 skiff, at q point
known as Blackhorse Landing, about a
mile below here, when by some mis-
hap he lost his balance, fell into the
river and was drowned.
Soon after this occurrence the fam
lily gathered together their effects and
emigrated TO Kentucky, where they
were finally lost sight Of by their
frinds here. Young Robert, who al
forwards became the father of Frank
and Jesse, the noted despersdoes, was
old enough to attend school before
the family left here, and some OF his
old schoolmates, who still live here
remember him as bright, amiable
and intelligent boy. Old Jesse james
and his wife belonged to the Baptist
Church - sometimes denominated
| Campbellites-wbo worghiped At that
time in an old log school houses short
distance east of town, the ruins OIL
which are still visible. The JameSsi
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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:
I'VE believe that Browns 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 aud new
vigor to every physical and mental
faculty. Every man and woman in i'll
health should rejoice that real cure
lies in Browns Iron Bitters."
s. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker-
son & Co. aud G. W. Jones & Co.,
Wholesale agents.
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Very respectfully,
WILLIAM r. MOORE.
House of Representatives, Washing
ton, D. c., April l3, 1882.
"Reminiscences Of san JacintO.

hemlnlscence OF san JacintO.
Cincinnati CommsrciAl.I
Captain James A. Sylvester, for
merly of this city, the man who cap
tuTed Santa Anna after the battle of
San Jacinto, died in New Orleans
recently, and was buried in that city
on Monday last. He was printer in
the Gazette Office in 1885. and enlisted
in a company raised here to assist
Texas in winning here independence.
General Robert Lytle's influence
raised the company, and also sub-
seription with which two brass six
Founders we're purchased for Sam
Houston-the only big guns he had at
San JaeintO. The incident of the
capture of Santa Anna by the Cincin
natl printer boy, Sylvester, is thus
related:
1t was by accident, while hunting
through the high grass which covered
the plain on which the battle of San
Jacinto was fought, that Private Syl-
vester stumbled upon a Mexican en-
veloped in common soldiers blanket.
The first impulse was to shoot him,
but the Mexican, throwing up bis
arms, cried out for quarter and sur
rendered himself. Sylvester viewed
him closely, and on inquiry was told
by bis prisoner that he belonged to
the Mexican cavalry, and was only a
common soldier, pointing to his coarse
shoes and clothing in proof thereof,
but the sharp eyes Of the young sol.
dier could not thus be deceived. and
on showing aside his JACKIE. and the
cuffs he discovered that the under
clothing Of his captive was of the
finest linen, and very valuable diamond
studs aud pin we're revealed. Thus
detected, the prisoner admitted that
he belonged to the Presidents staff.
and that his captor could not only
have his costly jswelry, but it would
be made largely to his advantage if he
would assist him to escape to the not
distant post Of another division of the
Mexican army, which had been or.
dered TO JOIN santa Anna at San ia
cinto.
THE reply to this proposition was
an imperative order. emphasized by
the aiming Of an unerring rifle at his
body, to get up and forward march to
camp.
Ion arrival at Houstons head
quarters, which had no other shelter
than large and spreading live oak
tree, a number of Mexican prisoners
recognized Sylvester's captive. and
cried: 'El Presidential FL Presi
dente!'
Thus betrayed, Santa Anna an
nounced himself to General Houston
with due dignity, recognized Sylvester
as his captOr, and was treated with be-
coming msgnanimity and courtesy by
the Texan commander"
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we're looked upon as hcnofed members
of the church, which they earnestly
and literally supported.
These facts and incidents were re-
lated to-day to the writer By a man
who has turned his SD year, and whe
has been lifelong resident Of this
county. The conversation was brought
about by the account of the eventful
career Of the renowned James broth
ers, published on Saturday, which the
old gentleman had just read. He
further stated that he had lived neigh
Dor to the Jameses for several years
and remembered them we'll, and that
the two redoubtable outlaws must have
inherited their 'devilish dcpravity"
from their mother. as their ancestors
who resided here never exhibited any
Of the traits which have made two OF
their grandsons so famous.
Relatives of old Mrs. James, whose
maiden name was German, still reside
in this county, and no.doubt can vouch
for the truth of these statements.
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The Dishoncvt Ma,I Apeut.

Hon. VIM. R. Moore, referring to
tho arrest Of dishonest colored mail
agent on the Mississippi & Tennessee
railroad, writes to friend in this city
as follows;
Gowan was appointed to crafty a
largely signed petition OF Fayette
county Republicans, who fairly claimed
right to be represented. | have
already requested the departments
here to keep a sharp watch over all
the appointees nominated by myself,
and whenever, or if ever, any one Of
them shall develop either an inca.
pacity or in6delity to principle to re.
move him without ceremony. Ny
purpose is to appoint, first, Republi.
cans to Office, but under no circum-
stances to have them kept in Office
unless they are honest, capable and
courteous.
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white Honse Rnbhihh.
Washinsto Post.l

Washington Post.l
A crowd gathered to-day at the
corner of Ninth and d streets, where
some old furniture, curtains, carpets,
etc., that had once been used at the
Executive Mansion we're exposed for
sale. Nothing was offered except ar
ticles we'll worn, and considering the
condition Of the goods, tho rates at
which they sold, while far from ex-
tr9vagant, were excellent auction
prices. The curtains and some of the
carpets, with the handsome cords,
tassels, balls, etc., were purchased by
a theatrical manager for use in one OF
the city theaters. A lot of lace cur
tains which would have loaded a
cart, sold fer $40. A Baltimore mer.
chant was the purchaser. Carpets sold
from $40 70 Sll0 each. A set of parlor
furniture, IA pieces, in faded green
silk, much Traded and torn, sold at
SAC. A red silk set, 10 pieces, brought
$40. A small set of 5 pieces sold at
$28. Ottomans sold at 81 80 to $6 per
set washstands at So to s. 30 each.
An old red room set sold for $50, and
other articles at less prices. This
furniture has been stored in the attic
Of the White House for several years,
and much of it has found occupants
other than the invited guests Of the
President. The entire attic lumber
room was cleared out for this sale, and
the broken bits Of cornices, gas fix.
lures, ETC., with some tables and buff
fets that came down to us from 3
former generation, exhibited, Furni'
ture OF the pre- Lincoln period did moi
bring high rates, but a few articles
from the antique times before Jackson
found purchasers at good prices.
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AFFAIRs down The RIVER.
la Bolivar aud other Paris OF
the Shoestring.

Cor. Vicksburg COMMERCIAL
SToNEvILLE, April 1.-THE lower
portion of this (Bolivar) county is
again slowly resuming its former ap-
pearance. Planting has generally
been commenced upon the higher
places of Egypt Ridge. Cotton that is
up is growing rapidly and looks I'M
usually we'll. Messrs. j. s. Richard
son, Dabney. Lobdell, Purceheld,
Acru and others all have large part
Of their plantations free from water.
and feel sanguine, if they are spared
the terrors of another rise this year,
oil making an average crop of cotton,
but some fears Of trouble from the cut
worm are entertained for corn, as they
are usually very disastrous after an
overflow. With the proper precaution
before planting-whieh is being gen
orally adopted--of soaking with So
luton of copperas, will, it is claimed,
overcome this trouble. The stock law
meets with general disfavor BY the
smaller fry. They seem to view it as
direct blow at them and threaten
move Kansasward or elsewhere.
Notwithstanding a large part Of the
neighborhood is yet inundated, we
hail with pleasure the news that we
have received a lsst supply of govern
ment grub" After this is consumed
and it is generally known that Uncle
Sam does not propose to aid US further
we may collect our shattered forces
and begin work in earnest. All eyes
are of course at present turned towards
the action of the levee board, which,
it appears, is slow and uncertain about
giving us any true consolation. Yet
we all exist on hopes. We deplore the
fact of General Chalmers having au-
nounced himself not to become a can
didate for reelection and predict that
quite an age will elsspe ere we will
again be represented by so true Dem
ocrat. or even one at all. Senator q.
w. Carries, (colored) the other day in
conversation announced his intention
of becoming a candidate for the Shoe
String district, with reasonable chances
for the nomination.
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Down with the Internal ReVe-
nue..
New York Presl. 81

New York Press, Isl
The regular Democracy of this city,
at its meeting last night, unanimously
adopted the following resolution, CALI
ing for the abolition Of the internal
revenue system Of taxation:
Resolved, That we advocate the en-
tire abolition of the internal revenue
system Of taxation as an unnecessary
burden upon American industry and
business; imposed as a necessity Of
war, it is now continued to provide a
fund for wasteful and corrupt expeu.
ditures, and to keep in office 5000
ofhceholders. In the face of a surplus
yearly revenue Of $15O0OO,0OO, the
Republican Congressional caucus has
voted that no substantial reduction of
taxation shall be made.
The people Of this country have no
greater grievance than that of being
required to bear the unnecessary bur.
den represented by the internal reve.
nue. taxes, and the Democracy, in
calling for their abolition, but voice
the public sentiment. In asserting
this principle as one of the issues Of
the day, the Democratic party asserts
its position as the party Of and for and
by the people. The Republicans in
caucus at Washington deliberately
took their stand to maintain and per-
petuate the system of internal revenue
taxation. This was nothing less than
the doctrine of spOils, against which
the Democrats have raised the stand
ard Of reform.
The purposes of the Republicans in
refusing to abolish or eurtail the in
ternal revenue taxes are not misun.
derstood. The history of its rule in
Washington this winter is full of Jobs
and steals. After six years Of honest
legislation under Democratic rule it
marked its ascendancy to power by
the inauguration of system of Job
berry unequaled even by the black
record of the six years prior to 1874.
To perpetuate these steals full treas
ury is requisite, and the $3.50 600, 600
Of surplus is none too large to satisfy
the ring men who fatten upon Repub-
lican majorities in Congress. The
order went forth that a full treasury
must be maintained, and a Republican
caucus executed that order in refus-
ing to abolish or curtail taxation.
The issue is here distinctly defined.
The Republicans have asserted the
doctrine OF spoils and the mainten-
ance of unnecessary taxation. The
Democrats demand reform and lighter
burdens for the people. On an issue
OF this kind it is difficult to believe
that there can be but one result.
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Cohsul at Callac, which is carried free
By the Pacific Steam Navigation Com
pany. 1t has been the custom for
each ship to send boat to the steamer
and receive their mail direct: but
upon the arrival of the last mail
steamer, the Captain Of the port car.
ried off all the mail bags, and the
Chilians opened them. They de-
handed that the Consul should also
open his mail in the postof6ce, but
this General Moore declined to do.
This has caused great delay and con-
fusion in the delivery of the American
mail. and a general howl is going up
from the combined feet, Consulate
and Legation. The Gillian papers
are full of sneers at the weak and
timid policy of the United States.
The United States government has
found that Chill can make the climate
Of Peru too hot for her" is a speci-
men.
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n0x. wLhtAil r. n1O6Rs
On a "LiitIeb Maternal school
z house for Every Civil District.


The following effusiOn appeared in
the New York Tribune Of the 10Th,
addressed to the editor:
SIR-As one of the Republican
Representatives from Tennessee, / can
not resist the impulse to express, upon
the part OF the constituency / have
the honor to serve, particularly the
colored element Of my district, the
most profound gratitude for the mu.
nihcient bequesi Of Mr.. Slater, de-
scribed in your paper Of yesterday. 1t
Is the most important individual be-
quest made during the history of our
country, not because Of the amount
simply, but because it has been made
for poor, unlettered and prescribed
race, who have heretofore been, and
are now unable TO educate themselves.
The priceless boon of citizen
ship having, by a generous and
benign government, been conferred
upon them, no party now doubts the
wisdom and importance of deyising
measures to enable them to exercise
intelligently all the rights and priv.
leges thereto appertsining. Let us
indulge the hope, therefore, that the
generous and ever-to be-praised act
of Mr.. Slater will be speedily followed
by national measures that will supple
ment this noble gift by appropriations
which, under a national system, will
establish a little schoolhouse in every
civil precinct in the United States, to
fit and qualify not only the millions OF
ignorant colored, but also the large
illiterate white, population even now
so disqualified for a proper direction
of the elective franchise
Very respectfully,
WILLIAM r. MOORE.
House of Representatives, Washing
ton, D. c., April 10, 1882.
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RaIeIng the Wind.
All the Year ROuad.l

All the Year RouRd.l
Once Tom Sheridan asked his father
for a supply of cash. Money | have
none, was the reply. But money
must have, said the other. If"that
be the case" said the afectionate
parent, you will find case Of loaded
pistols up stairs and horse ready
saddled in the stable-the night is
dark, and you are within half mile
Of Hounslow Heath" II understand
what you mean,' said Tom, but |
tried that last night. unluckily
stopped Peske, your Treasurer, who
told me that you had been before
hand with him, and had robbed him
Of every sixpence in the world"
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uncIo Gnm,n IInmiIintion.

Lima PERU Letter to the Chicago Times.I
The Chilians openly boast that they
intend TO stay in Peru. They are
making money. Having robbed and
taxed the Peruvians till there is moth
ing more Of which to rob them, they
are now turning their attention to
taxing the representatives Of foreign
governments. Admiral Lynch has
made, personally, $4,000 since he
has been In command at Lima, and
the customhouse officers are--well,
they are wealthy. The officers become
every day more arrogant. They have
now taken it into their heads TO ex.
anime the mail bags sent to the
men.of-war. The Consul at Panama
makes up a separate mail bag for each
ship, and also for the United States
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A JOINT resolution has passed the
Virginia Legislature, authorizing the
use Of convicts to keep in order the
graves of Confederate soldiers at
Hollywood and 0akwOod cemeteries
in Richmond. This is doubtless the
noblest work they have ever been put
at vet.
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pY virtue OF decree of the Probate Court
ID Of Shelby county, Tenn, appointing me
TO execute deed In trust, made by Marcus A
Allen to Tn lmas II Allen, March 7th, 1871,
and recorded in the Registers Office, book No.
70, 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 at the request Of the beneficiary, at the
hour Of IL o'clock M, in front Of the court
house door Of shelby county, on
Saturday, May 30, 1852,
soil at public cutlery TO the highest bidder for
cash tho following described real property, in
the city Of Memphis, to-wit: Two lots, and
9, CanoyRn's sub. diyision Of lots n, q and ~
Of Williamson's division by u l. Todd, lying
on the west side Of LaIderdale street and 60
feet north Of the junction Of Lauderdale and
Jackson streets, running north with Lauder
dale street 100 feet TO a stake; thence vest at
right angles 100 feet; thence south 100
feet; thonce east 100 feet TO the beginning
Also lot No. % in Bradford sub-diviiion, stu
ated on the south side Of Bradford street, be-
ginning on south side Of said street 100 feet
from intersection With Jones avenue; thence
west With Bradford so feet; hence south it0;
thence cast so; thence north $50 feet TO begin.
uing. Also, In Lanes subdivision Of abstract
OF land, as laid of and sold by MoDsarat, Du {.
pree h Co.. lots lal, lA2. A3 and IA, each
fronting on AyIes street as laid OF ON plat Of
lub-divlsion. 30 feet by 1857 deep. Also three
lots on same plat tf subdivision, Il, AZ and
43. fronting on d0nearat street so feet each By
1857 feet deep. corner Of Mnnsarat and Lane
streets. Subject 10 the equity Of redemption,
Title believed 70 be good, but ] sell and con-
April 10, 1882, 1850
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Politics and StenOgraphy Pail
10 Mix.

DVpsvu 4IaubuFlpII hep'I
There are probably shorthand
writers enough in Washington to take
evidence correctly, so it must DO evi.
dent that Mr.. Keifer's appointee
must be out Of practice TO degree
that would not be tolerated in the
ordinary stenographic journalist.
Taken as whole. the attempt 10
Introduce politics into stenography is
not a success.
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AN elegant little pamphlet of fifty
pages has been issued, containing an
account of the meetings held February
LIST at New York and London to ex
press sympathy with the oppressed
Jews in Ru STA.
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Mr.. James B. Bailey, Of Syracuse,
N. Y, writes: "0f all meu born to
suffer, | think had my fullest share;
from my fourteenth year l have been
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 Browns
Iron Bitters. and now in my twenty
seventh year | feel myself for once in
my life, A perfect man.
S. Mansfield & Co, W. n. Wilker-
son & Co., and 6. W Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
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Waste no time; delays have danger
Gus endsl If a member Of your family
is suffering with a slight cough or cold.
don't wait until it develops itself into
consumption, but procure at once a
bottle Of DR.. Bulls cough syrup and
cure that cough.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.


COLONEL R. NJ. Edwards, late can
didate for Governor on the Greenback
ticket, has been veryill at his home
in Cleveland, and at last accounts was
net expected to live.
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Invalids should prevent their dis
ease from gaining ground by using
Browns Iron Bitters. Itstops decay,
keeps the blood warm, and gives the
emaciated form new lease OF life.
s. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker.
son & Co., and g. W, Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
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Respectfully, II. D. LYMAN.
Acting Second Asst. P. NJ. G..
Hon. W. R. Moore, House of Represent
atives.
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To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretiOns Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., will send
3 reciPe that win cure you, FREE or
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
e SSu 10 bo Rsy ossrN
IENAE. Station d. New York City.
b2xxxfvS2d
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PROPOSALS FOR BIDS
For Leasing the Arkansas State
Penltentlary.

IN pursuance Of the provisions of an act of
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 convicts. for the
1883.
The bids shall be directed to the Governor,
as the President Of said Board Of Commission
ers, and shall be accompanied by good and
sufficient lend in the sum Of ten thousand
dollars, conditioned for the faithful exc outiOn
Of contract and bond required by the act
AZORES i'd, 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 the Sity of
Little Rock, at the hour Of IL o'clock M, of
said 18th day Of November, 1882, and the con-
tract awarded TO the highest and best respon..
sible bidder. The Board reserves the right 10
reject all bids offered.
For particulars in reference 10 contract,
etc., see Acts Of 1881. pages l2l to 1913, or adj
dress the Secretary of the Board.
CHURCHILL,
OB MOORE,
Attorney General.
JACOB FR0LICH,
Secretary eff State.
Little Rock, Ark, April 3. 1882. 1851
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He Never Told His WHO Until

Mr.. B. L. Holt, who lives near uit.
man, sent to NJ. A. Dauphin, New
Orleans, La, about three weeks since
in letter a dollar bill. He was ad-
vise6 by mail that his ticket had
drawn $4,000 in the March drawing
Of the Louisiana State LOTTERY, and he
drew his money by express. He was
careful to say nothing about it TO his
wife until he found out he was a lucky
man. This is the sixth time he has
invested, and once before he came
within four or five numbers Of the
capital. Hollis haul is a good one
Maryyule, Mo-, Democrat, March %
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The PUBLIC LEDaER book bindery

The PUBLIC LEDGER book bindery
13Madison street, is in the same build
ing as the newspaper and Job printing
adjustment; is owned by the same
proprietor; embraces all machines and
material used in frst.elass book
bindery, and is conducted by compe.
tent workmen, capable Of executing
work in as good aud substantial q
style as can be done anywhere. !