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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

and cattle, we shall surely fall behind
in the great race of States and peo-
pies. In the same spirit, precisely, we
tell the people of New England that
they are allowing their little men to
mark out a policy wkiclEwill lead, ul-
timately, to their ruin.
There has long been a favorite
scheme this side of the mountains to
unite the South and the West in a
crusade against the East. Hitherto
this scheme has not prospered, be-
cause the antagonisms growing out of
the war were sharper and bitierer, if
not greater, betweea the South and
the West, than between the South and
the East. But these antagonisms are
passing away. There is beginning to be
i genuine communtyof feeling and in
terest between the South and the West.
In few more years the Mississippi
valley will I've the government OF the
United States. The balance of power
has already travelled westward and
southwark. After awhile New
York and Pennsylvania will have to
look to Illinois and Texas for alli-
ances. 1t will not be long thereafter
before New England will find herself
left completely out in the cold, and, if
she has succeeded meanwhile in un-
dermining the constitution and de-
stroying its States rights traditions, it
will be only a question OF years to
determine when her own nostrums
will be applied to her. tits as certain
as the destruction of State rights that
Now England will be the first victim
of the overthrow. New York, with
six or eight millions and two Senators;
Illinois, with six or eight millions and
two Senators; Texas, with ten millions
and two Senator's, will turn upon those
six little brier. patches, with their four
or five millions and twelve Senators,
and We shall sec such a process of
Capitalization as will make the oldest
monarchies open their eyes. We shall
see telescopiug of Faneuil Hall and
the Charter Oak and all the State
cspitols dumped down somewhere in
the valley Of the Connecticut, and for
six States and twelve Senators one
State and two. To this end are such
men as Edmunds, Frye and Hoar,
Chandler, Hale and Boutwell, driving
the powerful fabric, which Yankee
thrift and Yankee pluck and Yankee
genius have reared and maintained SO
long.
We are no Cassandra. We don't
want to see it. The likelihood is that,
when the tug comes, We shall be found
fighting to maintain the autonomy of
the New England States, the last sur
viying Jeffersonian Democrat in the
West and South. But it is coming
just as surely as these little statesmen,
narrow in their minds and peevish in
their tempers, are allowed to 60 the
gait they are going in the national
capitol,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
An Editors Opinion.

An editorial friend Of ours, who
has grown enthusiastic over a certain
remedy which has cured him of dys-
pepsia, general debility and nervous.
ness, writes an editorial as follows:
I'VE 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 lite 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, 1882-04-22

New YORK, April 21.-The fail
ures for the week, as reported byR.
Dun q Co.'s mercantile agency, num-
Der ia, about the average number for
the past FIVE weeks. The Eastern
States contributed II; Western, 40;
Southern, 81; Middle, q; Pacific
States and Territories, 9; and New
York City 5. The stoppsge of the
Providence Tool Company and the
First National Bank of Buffalo were
due to causes quite aside from the
condition Of trade. The tool com
pany did too little business for itE
capital. while the bank did too much
Failures in the South show steady
diminution.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
General Washington Relies for
Sale.

Special 70 the Cincinnati Commercial.
WASHINGTON, April l9.-Mr. But
terworth, Of Ohio, presented in the
House, to-day, petition Of Frances
Washington Finch, who claims 10 be
a great grand niece Of Washington, in
which she offers 70 sell 10 the govern
ment a number Of articles OF ornament
aud furniture which, at one time, be-
longed 70 Washington. Among them
are a large bed quilt made Of dresses
worn By Mrs. Washington, . shuf-box
presented 70 General Washington by
Lord Fairfax, a liquor stand, bap-
tlsmal font, silver casters, etc. She
desires that the government shall tx
the price 70 be paid for them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
The Bible and the New jersey
BaIIOt-BOx.
ST, Louis Chronicle, 10.

The Bible has got into politics in
jersey City, N, j., but, in that un-
godly town, even the introduction of
what is deemed an element Of good
has been but productive Of more evil.
There has been a great deal Of ballot
box stufhng in Jersey City, and how
it has been done has puzzled the
experts. Now the facts have come
out. The blessed book was utilized.
In jersey City are great many voters
Of doubtful antecedents, and almost
every one who approaches the polls is
sworn, so that a Bible is always on
hand at the polling places. Itmay be
added that it is generally contrived to
get a ballot box suffer one of the
judges Of election, and his mode Of
operation has been as follows: just
before the noon hour he gets hold Of
tho Bible and lards the leaves with
bogus tickets. When the judges go
10 lunch all the papers, including the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
superiority of Memphis Corn
Market.
Tuscumbia Albanian.

Notwithstanding the facts that
freight rates by the river are less than
one-half as much as they are by rail to
this place and that Evansville and Gin.
cinnatl are much better corn markets
than Memphis-yet you cant get corn
any cheaper by the river than YOU
can by the railroad from Memphis
and the Ohio river corn is dirty and
musty and far inferior to the st. Louis
corn sold in Memphis. There is said
to be good deal Of cat hair in the
river trade nowadays. 1t is almost
impossible to get anything by thai
route unless it is ordered through Al
agent Of some boat or company. The,
never have room for it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
Tipsen County Repnhllcaas.


There is = strong lev tax sentiment
among the Republicans Of Upton
county, though they have not quite
The nerve and tact to speak ont as
boldly as their Shelby county bresh-
ren. A mass convention vas held al
COvinEton a few days ago, TO appoint
delegates to the State Convention
which meets On the 9Th at Nashville.
Tie following delegates were sp-
pointed. Hon. John ". BOYD. for
the county, ?. B Fsarn, james Gaines
L. D. Key, Hon. Zach Taylor, ]. 7.
Bernard, Wm. D. Slaughter, A. Il.
Freeman and Beverly Bureheit.
1t was resolved not to call 4 conVen-
ton to nominate county officers. The
most notable feature Of the occasion
vas an address delivered BY Rev.
Abram h. Freeman. cOlored. Hesaid:
THAT the African citizens Of Amer
lean descent did not owe a dollar Of
the State debt. That many men who
whoOp for paying the State debt won't
pay their own debts. That the high
tax fellows say to him it is to your
advantage to vote with US, the lev
tax fellows say not, :: and l am salts
fed that no people can live under
such tax oppression = many can't
hardly get bread now. That the col.
Ored people don't owe a nickel of the
debt, but we're willing to let it be as.
certained what part Of the debt the
State legally owes, and pay that part
and no more, and that any settle
ment must be submitted to the people.
That he was a Republican, and
always would be, but he would
not be lead into error by Hawkins
or any one else, that this State debt
will make good many people hungry
That he had never had such hard
time in his life as since Christmas
That he was in favor Of investigating
the debt and paying what is honest,
That the darkies aud the poor white
people who have to dig in the ground
have to pay all the debt-the rich
man don't pay it. Keep on inyesti-
eating till you get to the bottom
and what you owe pay, if you can't
pay acknowledge it, go to the bond
holders and get a compromise.
Many fellows who say pay i'll pay
it ALL will owe you a quarter and
won't pay it. That he could get
along as we'll here as anywhere. That
the white people we're his friends, and
politics did not interfere. That he
would be glad when his people could
get some of the public spoils, etc -
This speech had a decided effect,
and a resolution in favor ofsubmission
to the people barely failed because il
was deemed best not to instruct the
delegates that go to Nashville. Verify
the world do move"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

Mr.. James B. Bailey, of Syracuse,
N. Y, writes: "Of all men born to
suffer, | think had my fullest share;
from my fourteenth year l have been
a miserable invalid. When twenty
six years Of age, / 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 G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
Sparkling ToOLong.
Milwaukee Sun.


A young man was telling some Of
his acquaintance how he had gone
back on his girl because she was ssr.
castle, and they asked him TO explain
what he meant He said that he was
spending the evening with her and he
noticed that she seemed To be absent.
minded or tired, or something. About
z o'clock in the morning he said she
started up suddenly in alarm. and
exclaimed: my, what is that?5 BE
said he didn't hear anything. and
asked her what it sounded ike. and
she said she thought maybe il was the
milkman coming with the milk. ~
said that was too sarcastic, and he
would never go TO see her again. Well.
probably he couldn't suit her any bet
ter. Some fellows overdo the thing
entirely when they go TO see cir. and
nothing will break them Of he habit
OF wearing out a girl like some sarcss.
pc remark like that. Sometimes tbs
father OF the girl will come to the mead
Of the stairs and ask the girl if tht
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

A citizen Of the Quaker City, Mr.. 4.
Freed, living at 10 Vine street,
recently spoke as follows: Being
afflicted with distressing cough, DR..
Bulls cough syrup was recommended
to me for relief. | am happy to say
that a few doses not only gave me
instant relief, but effected complete
cure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
LOTTERY.

Particular Notice.
All the drawings will hereafter be under the
exclusive supervision and control Of GENE
RAILS @. 7. BEAUREGARD and JUDAL A.
EARLY.
A bPLEMD1D OPPORTUNITY 10
"A WIN A FORTUNEi
FIFTH GRAND DISTRIBUTION. GLASS
", at New Orleans, Tuesday, May 8,
1S82-144th Monthly Drawing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

Invalids should prevent their dis.
ease from gaining ground BY using
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t stops decay,
keeps the blood warm, and gives the
emaciated form a new lease Of life.
s. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker.
son u Co., aud G. W. Jones 4 Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
"The Rest in the worlds

ASHEvILLs, n. c., Aug. 8, 81.
FL. H. Warner & Co. Sirs: / con-
slider yeur Safe Kidney aud Liver
Cure the best medicine in the world
for kidney aud liver diseases.
Col. r. c. O'BRYoN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
Startling Spread of Small POx
In Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Penny Paper, ~.


Something must be done to stay the
progress Of small pox in this city. The
Board Of Health has proved its total
ineficieney and incapaeity to cope
with the disease. 1t has shown its
entire disregard of the health Of the
city, has put itself beyond public opin-
loo, and defes all efforts TO induce it
10 make even a decent attempt to stop
the spread Of the disease. Time and
agaiL aggravated cases have been dis.
covered in the midst Of the most thick
~ populated neighborhoods, with
nothing TO warn others of the presence
Of the disease. The latest case of
criminal negligence was at the old
Spencer House, used as free
kindergarten, where hundreds Of
children we're daily subjected to
cOntagiOn. For the u hours ending
at noon yesterday AZ new cases we're
reported. DR.. Miles says the increase
was due to the late cold spell, and that
the new cases were mostly among the
Germans over the Rhine, who will not
vaccinate. But the neglect or refusal
TO vaceinate was not the cause Of the
cases at the Front street pest trap, at
the Spencer House, and other places
in the bottoms. The infected houses
we're permitted to remain for days
without any placsrd on them. Does
not the power lay somewhere 10
either rid the city Of that dread
disease or TO clean out the Board Of
HEALTH The idea Of the people pay.
ing for an official board which sim
ply aids in spreading disease is a
fraud which can only exit 10 Gin.
! eiuuati
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
the CHUttiE nv fiia SEA.
LpNgNB n aUssI.

a4a44
4,
That spirit Of wit, whose Quenehless ray
Towakening England Holland lent,
In whose nail WASTED body lay
The orient and the oecident.
II.
Still wandering in the night Of time,
Nor yet concelving dawn should be,
A pilgrim with gift of rhyme,
Sought out Our Lady BY the sea.
III.
Along the desclate downs he rode,
And pondered on Gods mystic name, =
TIL with bis beads and votive ode,
To Walsingham Erasmus came.
~,
He found the famous chapel the-e,
Unswept, nnWindowed, undivine,
And the bleak gusts af autumn air
Blew sand across the holy shrine.
Two tapers in q spicy mist
Scarce liz the ieweled heaps Of gold,
AIpilgrim after pilgrim kissed
The relics that were bought and sold,
The wealthy at his wicket-gate,
And Ger his shining tonsure smiled
A virgin donbly deseerate.
VII.
The battered prayers, the incease swung,
The embroidered throne, the golden stall,
The precious gifts at random flung
The North Sea rand across itall
VIM.
He Knocked that spirit Of matchless wit;
BE mourned the rite that warpt and seres;
And seeing no hope Of health in II,
lie laughed lest he should break in tears.
And we if ltill our reverend fancs
Lie open 10 the salt sea deep,
Ii flying sand cue choir profanes,
Shall we not laugh, shall we not weep!
We toll the bell, we throng the aisle,
We pay, wealth in ti'Ae, and fee,
Wewreathe the shrine, sad all the while
Our church lies open the sea.
M.
The brSckish wind that Stirs the fame,
And fans the painted saints asleep,
From heaven above il never came,
But from the stArless Eastern deep.
XII.
The storm Is rising o 'er the sea,
The long bleak windward line is gray,
And when il rises how shall we
And our weak tapers fare that day?
XIII.
Perehance amid the roar and crack
OF starting beams we yet shall stand
Perchanee our idols shall not lack
Deep burial in the shifting sand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
DR.. D. S. JOHNSON'S
PRIVATE
Medical Dispensary
Between Main and Front, ~ smphl..
No. IA Jefferson Sc,

Between Main and Front, Memphis.
ESTABLISHED IN I6O.l
DR. JOHNSON is acknowledged by all par
~ ties Interested as by far the most success
full physician in the treatment OF private or
secret diseases. Quick, thorough and perma-
mont cures guaranteed in every case, male or
female. Recent cases Of Gonorrhea andSyph-
ills cured in few days, without the use of
mercury, change of d ct or hindrance from
businels. Secondary Syphilis, the last vestige
eradicatod without the, use Of mercury. In
voluntary loss Of semen stopped in short
time. sufferers from impotency or loss OF
sexual powers restored to free vigor In a few
weeks. Victims Of seli-abuse and excessive
venery, suffering from spermatorrhea and loss
Of physical and mental power, speedily and
permanently cured. Particular attention paid
to the Diseases Of Women, and cures guarap-
teed Throat and Lung Diseases curedby new
remedies. Piles and Old Sores cured without
the use Of caustic OF the knife All consulta-
items strictly, confidential. Medicine sent by
cypress to all parts Of the country.
Once hours from AIN. TO 2 y. on.
SiI d. 5. JOHNSON. NJ. D.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, etc., / will send
a recire that will cure you, FRER OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary In South America. Send
self-addressed envelope to the Rev. JosRPH 7,
IMAM. Station d, New York City.
b3xxxiy59d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

Still wandering in the night Of time,
Nor yet conceiving dawn should be,
A pilgrim with gift Of rhyme,
Sought out Our Lady BY the sea.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

Along the desolate downs ho rode,
And pondered on Gods mystic name. e
TIL with bis beads and v0tive ode,
To Walsingham Erasmus came.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
Is Court Street, at
Trustees Sale.


DY virtue OF a decree Of the Probate Court
ID of Shelby county. Tenn, appointing me
TO execute deed in trust, made by Marcus A
Allen to Th lmas III Allen, March 7th, 1871 +,
and recorded in the Register S Office, book No.
~, for the purpose of paying certain indebted
ness and giving certain indemnity therein
mentioned, and default having been made, l
will, in conformity with the terms Of the deed
and at the request of the beneficiary, at the
house door of Shelby county, on
Saturday, May 20, 1852,
sell at public cutlery to the highest bidder for
cash the following described real property, in
the city of Memphis, to-wit: Two lots, and
g., Canovan's subdivision of lots n, - and %
0fWilliamson's division by II h Todd, lying
on the west side of LauderdaIe 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 west at
right angles 100 feet; thence south 100
feet; thence east 100 feet to the beginning
Also lot No. % in Bradford sub division, stu
ated on the south side Of Bradford street, be-
ginning on south side. of said street 100 feet
from intersection with Jones avenue: themes
west with Bradford so feet; hence south $50;
thence east so; thence north $50 feet to begin
ming. Also, in Lanes subdivision Of abstract
of land, as laid off and sold by MOnsarat, Du.
pree l. Co., lots l4l, l42, 143 and IA, each
fronting on Ayres street MS laid of on plat of
subdivision, 81 feet by 1857 deep. Also three
lots on same plat tf subdivision, al, AZ and
a. fronting on Honsarat street so feet each by
l4S12 feet deep. corner of Monsarat and Lane
streets. Subject to the equity of redemption.
Title believed to be good, but sell and con-
vey only as trustee.
April IS. 1882. 1853
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

That spirit Of wit, whose ouenehIess ray
Towakening England Holland lent,
In whose ffail WASTED body lay
The orient and the oocident.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
PROPOSALS FOR BIDS
For Leasing the Arkansas State
Penitentiary.

IN pursuance of the provisions Of an act of
i the General Assembly of the State Of Ar
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 bond in the sum Of ten thousand
dollars, conditioned for the faithful exc oution
Of contract and bond required by the act
azores id, 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 oity Of
Little Rock, at the hour Of IL o'clock M, Of
said 18th day Of November, 1852, and the con-
tract awarded to the highest and best respon-
sible bidder. The Board reserves the right to
reject all bids offered.
For particulars in reference to contract,
etc., see Acts of 1881. pages 12l to 1873, or ad-
dress the Secretary of the Board.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.

1857 Prizes. amounting to...............Sll0,4O 400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted
at all points, to whom liberal compensation
will be paid.
For further information, write clearly, Civ
lag full address, Send orders by express or
Registered Letter, or Money order By mail,
addressed emily TO
N. A. DAUPHIN,
Kew Orleans, La,
or NJ A. DAUPHIN,
12z La Sale Street, Chicago, Ills.
or M. A. DAUPHIN.
6O7 Seventh st, Washington, ID. @.
Or West Court street, Memghis, TenR.
The New York office is removed to Chicago.
n. B.-0rders addressed to New Orleans
will receive prompt attention.
The particular attention of the public is
called to the fact that the entire number Of
the Tickets for each Monthly Drawing is sold,
and consequently all the prizes in each draw
ing are sold and drawn and paid. w&s5S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

He found the famous chapel the.e.
Unswept, nnWindoWed, undiyine,
And the bleak gusts az autumn air
Blew sand across the holy shrine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-22

Two tapers in a spicy mist
Scarce III the ieweled heaps Of gold,
AIpilgrim after pilgrim kissed
The relics that were bought and sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-09

10 the. opinion OF the st. Louis Globe Democrat
the people OF that city would be glad TO put I'D
With any quantity and Kind Of noise, IL they could
only nave such streets as those OF Washington
Which IL frankly admits are the finest and clean
esd IN any city IN the country" Well, that sort OF
thing depends ON the way people are raised
When fellow gets 10 washing his feet occasionally
he begins 10 thinks OF changing his socks before
they are worn out; and When he INDUCES In a clean
Shirt once in while. he is apt to get interested In
the price and use OF tooth brushes. ST. Louis evil
IDENTITY hasn't reached the washing point in
life yet Bye and bye, when she realizes some of
the comforts and aspirations that come with
eIeanilneSS-if she ever does realize them-she
may not think 1t unreasonable to demand few
Inore-ot the evidences and advantages OF higher
civiiization,-a decent regard for the rights and
feelings OF others, among them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-09

Ii was perhaps not surprising that the telephone
convention recently held in Boston should commit
ftSclt against the idea of underground wires in
cities. It's opinion will no: count for much how
ever " IS in the nature Of interested advice
given without being asked for. OF course there
are acknowledgement for those who have
TO pay the cOst.-ln the proposed change Every
body knows that, AMI admits IL But the incon-
veRiences, annoyances and dangers OF the present
system are so great that the public will not much
longer submit 10 them, and it is only question of
time when all the wires in use shall be taken from
the pole5 and roofs and placed in subterranean
tuoes the expense OF the change VIII be very
considerable, but that IS not to be weighed in the
balance against the rights OF the public smaller
dividend Tor a single quarter on the immensely
wateT-iniiated stocks OF the corporations owning
The wires VIII easily meet that