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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
HIGH-TONED mORALITY.
The Mean Treatment Inflicted
ON a Poor Woman by an
Upper-Ten Preacher.
spocinl 10 the oourier-JOurnall

Special to the Courier-Journal.l
WASHINGTON, January 20.-The
pastor of one of our fashionable
churches on New York avenue is one
of Washington's heightened preachers;
in fact, he is so high toned that the
people Of New York have offered him
pecuniqry inducements to leave us. Of
course he will 60. The reverend
doctor not only understands how to
preach, but he is we'll versed in the
cent-per- cent" business; besides he is
a theologian who considers himself too
good to preach the gospel to the poor;
he leaves that to his less ambitious
and less favored brethren. Recently
a poor widow lady, one Of the purest
and best of women, called on this
high toned preacher with letter from
the authorities of the church at her
former home in Pennsylvania. Calling
at the Doctors house, she was ushered
into his office, where, after a few mo-
ments delay, the reverend gentleman
met her. She presented her letter,
the Doctor read it, and in sthe most
contemptuous manner remarked:
"Why is it that you poor people from
the country will persist in running to
fashionable churches? We are full.
We have no room for you. Why dom
you 20 to Rev. Mr.. or Mr.. "-namiug
two less pretending pastors than him
self-"they have plenty Of room.
The poor lady, herself devout Chris
tian, reticent in the belief that her
church was the best on earth, and its
pastor without reproaeh, was hOrri-
fed, and, without trusting herself to
reply, hurried from the room and
thence home. She detailed the cir
cumstances to few friends, who are
determined to see that the aristocratic
preacher gets the benefit of it. The
lady in question is related TO some OF
the best people in Pennsylvania, but
she is unfortunately not wealthy, and
therefore unable 10 dress to suit the
tastes of the rich mans preacher and
cannot rent pew.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

KNOXVILLE has been going through
the throes of municipal canvass for
some weeks. The Democrats nomi-
mated r. S. Payne, lOw-tax Demo-
crat, for Mayer. He was not nomi-
mated, on that account, perhaps, but
it was used against him with great
vigor, especially by the Chronicle.
His opponent was S. P. Evans, a Re
publican. The election came off Sat
urday. Payne received 1l54 votes and
Evans 921; Payne's majority, 233
Aldermen were elected at the samt
time, and the new Board is composed
Of twelve Democrats and four Repub
licans, one Of the latter being colored
So it happens that there is one Demo
cratic city in Tennessee yet, and tina
in the heart Of a Republican district
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
THE FIGHTING EDITOR.
Who Did the DueIing for Paris
Journalists.

Paris Letter.
The death of NJ. Thomassin, the
we'll known fighting editor" Of several
journals in the days OF the Empire,
recalls some curious phases of the
press laws of that period. Thomassin
sprang into notoriety by reason OF the
law of 1851, which provided that all
articles in political newspapers should
be signed. 1t, therefore, became nee
sssary for the writers of peculiarly
seditious articles to employ some ore
to take the responsibility off their
shoulders, and Thomassin was the
man. His literary ability went little
further than enabling him to sign his
name, for he could hardly read or
write. He had been in the army, and
had retired with the rank of Sergeant
Major OF Dragons. His want Of ed
ucatiOn was his chief qualification for
his position. If he could have read the
articles lie signed be might have hest
tated to put his name tn some of them.
When the newspaper for which he
made himself responsible was cited
before the Correctional Police,
Thomassin pat on his best coat and
set off to the Palace of Justice. He
would swear that he had written the
Objectionable article, and would
accept his sentence to three
months imprisonment with
pleased smile, for during his term
in Jail his journal paid him FIVE
francs a day above his usual salary,
and supplied him with tobacco and
three good meals daily. He used to
say, This has been prosperous year
for me, when he had passed nine out
Of the twelve months in prison. His
wife was as pleased when he was sent
to Jail as he was himself, for she re-
ceived the extra salary and boarded it
for her daughters marriage portion.
Thomassin was frequently called upon
to fight duels for his employers, and
thoroughly delighted in them, for he
was paid fee Of so much per fight,
with specisl tariff if he was wounded.
Paris journalists did not shield them
selves behind Thomassin when the
quarrel was with fellow journalist or
respectable man. Their deputy's
business was to deal with those who
sought to earn the gratitude Of the
empire by challenging its enemies. He
was not good swordsman or certain
shot, but he had splendid nerve. He
was never badly wounded, nor did he
inAict much damage upon his oppo.
nents, for he was specially cautioned
to control his fire eating disposition
which might have got his newspaper
into serious trouble had he cut hii
adversary into mince meat, as he would
have enjoyed doing. The fall Of thu
empire, against which he had so otter
fought, was a sad blow to Thomassin
for with it fell the press laws, and hi
occupation was gone. However, hi
wife had saved sufficient money Il
keep him in comfort. and be dice
peacefully at the age Of sixty eight.
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IMMIGRATION.

The Bureau Of Statistics at Wash
jngton reports that during the month
of December. there arrived in the
customs districts Of Baltimore, Bos.
ton, Detroit, Huron, Minnesota, New
Orleans, New York, Passamaquoddy,
Philadelphia, and San Francisco, 40
SIS passengers-of whom S7,0S7 we're
immigrants, 25S7 citizens Of the United
States returned from abroad, and 92l
aliens not intending to remain in the
United States.
OF this total number Of immigrants,
there arrived from England and Wales,
4S74; ireland, 2Oll; Scotland, SO7i
Austria, 923; Belgium, l47; Denmark,
387; France, 484; Germany, lab;
Hungary, 1860; Italy, $780, Neither
lands, 235; Norway, 49, Poland, 1888;
Russia, 1861; Sweden, 1850; Switzer-
land, 623; Dominion of Canada, 47O4;
China, 1906; and from all other eoun-
tries, 1874.
The total number Of immigrants
that arrived during the month of De-
cember, 1880, was 24,OO4.
During the six months ended with
December, 1881, the total number Of
immigrants that arrived in the United
States was 328,355, and for the same
period in 1880, the number was 27S,.
266.
The total number of immigrants ar
rived during the year ended December
81, 1881, as far as reported, was TIC,
1863. OF this number, there arrived
FROM Germany, 248,323; England ant
Wales, 77,750; Ireland, 1896; Scot
land, 16,44l; Dominion Of Canada
94,l59; Austria, 1867; Norway, 20,
S24; Sweden, 55,8O5; China, 2O,628
all other countries, 96375.
It is probable that returns yet to b.
received will show the total numbe
of Immigrants arrived during the las
calendar year to have been abou
$4,000.
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know the eject Of the law BY its prac-
teal working, and an appeal from such
a source is not to heignored, nor treat
ed as the utterances Of mere theorists.
The effect Of the law has been to
tempt the producers to anticipate the
value of their crops, and to spend
more than they have brought Having
tried the law in all is its phases, up
one side and down the other, and ex-
perienced series of bitter disappoint-
ments for the last thirteen years, but
one recourse Is left, and that is to re-
peal it. After having made so many
fruitless and disappointing expert
meuts, its friends, il it has any, should
be now willing to try the effect of do
ing Withoutit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

THE Nashville Banner tells of a
jealous book agent who was trying to
sell his book, Kings Mountain and
It's flights" to one of the richest
men, Of that city, whose grand
father had fallen early and most hon
erabIy, in the War Of the Revolution,
in North Carolina. When the agent
referred to this fact, he received fol
reply, 81 am sorry for my grandfather
but do not want your book"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
CIVIL SERVICE In TENNESSEE.
UnaccOuntabIc Changes in the
Board OfPensiOn Examiners.
Special to the Cincinnati Commercially

Special to the Cincinnati Commercial
KNOXVILLE, TENN, January 90
Another illustration of the tendency
towards reform in the Civil Service by
the Administration at Washington
has just been afforded this city.
Commissioner of Pensions Dudley
has, within the past few days, request
ed the resignation of the Board of
Pension Examiners, at this city. No
reason for this action of the Commits
sioner is assigned. No charges are
made affecting the efficiency or integ-
rity of the gentleman who compose the
Board, and the only cause for their
removal that can be coDjectured is the
fact that they are obnoxious to the
Representative in Congress from this
district-Judge l.. G. Houk. The
gentleman who composed the Board
are Doctors j. w. hill, A. B. Tad
lock and James Rodgers. DR.. Hill is
a graduate of one Of the leading medi-
cal schools Of Germany, and stands at
the head Of the profession. DR.. Tad
lock has a national reputation as q
physician, and surgeon. He served in
the Federal army during the war Of
the rebellion in his professional ca
pacity.
DR.. Rogers is one of the old prac-
titioncrs in Tennessee, and stands
high in the profession. 1t is unneces.
sary To say that all thrao are vel
known and consistent Republicans
and men Of good character. It's not
yet known surely who are TO succeed
these gentleman. 1t is believed, how
ever, that personal friend Of Repre-.
sentative Heuk, an ex.Rebcl and well
known here as a Democrat, will be
one Of the new board. Two Others
are spoken Of, OF Of whom and the
Democrat mention1d, are known moi
to be graduates Of any college Of med
icine or surgery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

The Maxwell ranch contains 1,700,-
600 acres Of New Mexico land, and the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad
passes through it. The man whose
name it bears got it by marriage and
by purchasing various interests. He
has put it into an English stock COM
pany, and fence is being built around
it, preparatory TO the raising Of blooded
stock on large scale
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
LEDGER.
Tuesday EVsnlnE. Jan. "a. Isss.
HOW MUCH is THE DEBTs

Our statesmen seem to differ SO
widely as to the amount of the bonded
debt of the State that the people be-
gin to think it is past finding out. "
The late Secretary Of State is reported
to have said that there are bonds to
the amount of $4,000, 900 to befunded
under the 1908. The late candidate
for Governor, Judge John V. Wright,
puts the debt at SIG, 100000. In the
spring of 1879, when the 5O-4 was
about to be submitted, statement
from the Comptroller's Office showed
the debt and interest account to be
$24,s57, lis. Three years interest at
six per cent has accumulated in the
meantime, which runs up the account
to near S3O,OOO,OOO, leaving out Of the
calculation many little transactions of
the State government which seem to
have been overlooked, and notably
among these the bonds issued to the
United States government under the
act of 1866 for the rolling stock and
equipments of certain railroads,
amounting to near half million, and
bearing interest at the rate of Z 3-lO
per cent per annum, which has about
doubled itself. We would not be sur
prised if the figures of the Secretary
of State are about right at last. Ger
tainly Judge Wrights are a long
ways short of the mark. If the Sec
rotary is right, it takes S99O,OOO a year
to pay the interest at three per cent.
At the end of ninety. mine years the
sum of s99,OOO,OOO of interest will
have been paid, leaving the principal
Of 100000 still due. To pay this
interest Of $99O,0OO year the authors
of the 1908 appropriated 81, 600
to pay the interest from the LIST of
July, 1851, to the LIST of January,
1888, a little matter Of near half
million less than it will require.
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Dyspepsia Cured.

BALTIMORE, MD Feb. IA, 81.
| tried your valuable medicine,
Browns Iron Bitters, for dyspepsia,
indigestion, etc., and was cured by its
brief use after three leading physicians
of this city failed by their prescrip.
tons to give me relief. | suffered
with full feeling about the breast,
with headache all the time, bowels
very irregular, and generally used up.
At night, when | got home from work,
| thought | could not live until morn
ing. | now feel like a new man.
j. Y. HowsER.
s. Mansfield & Co, w. N. Wilkor.
son & Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.
wholesale agents.
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An ReYoir.

There is some unhappiness between
a couple in Brooklyn, which has cul-
minated in an arrest for a deadly as.
sault and bill for divorce, and much
of the trouble arose because of the
gentleman inability properly to trans
late the language Of a polite nation.
His wife kept boarders, to one Of
whom be heard her say, "Au reyoir.
Now his translation Of au revoir was
this: ood.bye, sweet love, till we
meet again." and as he made much
ado about this Interpretation Of the
phrase she gently poured six glasses of
ice water and tumbler full Of vine.
gar down his back 10 preserve him for
future reference. Then she proceeded
to box his ears, giving him, between
bookings, the opportunity to set him
self right about that translation, but
he wouldn't. and the boxing went on
until the police interfcred. Husbands
should overhaul their dictionaries,
and when au reyoir is found make a
note ont.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

A daughter of Ex.Soerotary warts
made herselfa favoritc in Washington
society, not alone by hor snowy COM
plexion, gray-bluo eyes and golden
hair, but as we'll by her cups Of choe-
olate. The Mexican Minister used TO
say that in his own land no beverage
was so delicious, IL was made Of the
best already sweotoned chocolate,
broken and put in a warm spot to
melt. When aitorward put into q
farina kettle, boiling milk was poured
upon il, and from the moment when
the first drop Of milk touched it until
it was done il was stirred. Ii was
allowed to boil for several minutes,
and when it was served in delicate
cups it was thick and almost jelly
like, and was capped with whipped
cream, THIS is the way that Bakers
vanilla chocolate should always be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

Governor Haygood, Of South Caro-
lima, has formally approved the new
stock law, and took occasion to com.
municate a special message to the
Legislature, in which he expressed the
opinion that the enactment Of this act,
which absolutely abolishes common
pasturage and makes it trespass for
the owner of live stock to permit it to
run at large beyond the limits Of his
own land, is an era in the progress Of
the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

prispneg % e guilty, bul nov I have
my doubts about Il In fact, ! htmly
believe N bic ihnueenoe,h
how DO teN make chat 0utf'
yelled a dozen men.
WHY gentlemen, I al Arst sup.
posed he was some poor coon without
4 dollar Ia HE pocket hnt [ have
learned that he has over $500 In cash,
aud i IL my further duty 60 inform
you that he has retained mo as his
counsel, Gentlemen, stand hack /
The Rrsl red.handed villain who
raises a hand against my Innocent
client will pass che next ten years in
State prison
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
oh. Isn't She n Reaut,,

She is the personifcation of all
that's lovely. Her disposition is ami
able; her mind cultured; her heart
kind and pure-all because her health
was restored from using Browns Iron
Bitters.-Comments of leading ply
stefan on a patient he prescribed
Browns Iron Bitters for. All ladies
should use it.-Journal.
S. Mansfield & Co.. W. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. w. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
Health is Wealth !

On. p. O. WEsr's NERVE AND BRAIN TaEAr-
NEXT; specific for Hysteria, Distances, Com
vulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental Bepres
sion, Loss Of Memefy, SpermatOrrhma, Impo-
tency, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age, caused by oYer-exertion, self abuso, or
over-lndulg0ncei which leads to misery, decay
Bach box contains one months treatment.
One dollar box, or six boxes for Eve dollars,
sent by mail prepaid on receipt Of price, We
guarantee six boxes 10 cure any case. With
each order received BY us for six boxes, accom-
panied with hye dcllara, we will eoRd III opur-
chaser our written guarantee 10 return the
money II the troatrgent does not effect cure,
Guarantees Issued only By A. RENKERr 4
CO., Wholesale and Retail Druraistg, 2lb Main
street. Mepphis, Tenn. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. 6xXxilll66d&W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
lOla Yersion.l

Our Father which art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, thy will be done in earth as it
is in heaven. Give US this day our
daily bread. And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors, and lead us
not into temptation, and deliver us
from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
aud the power and the glory forever.
Amen
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

The only bitters and the only prepa-
ration of iron that gives complete salts
faction is Browns Iron Bitters. 1t
contains no alcohol. 1t does not
blacken the teeth. 1t gives real
strength.
s. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker-
son & Co.. and G. W. Jones & Co.,
Wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

A doctor of Richmond says that If
people will take bath in hot whisky
and rock salt twice a year they will
never catch cold. Until somebody
has tried this new remedy we will say:
stick to the old reliable DR.. Bulls
cough syrup.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
A. D. 1881.
New Yersinn.l

Our Father which art in heaven,
halloVed be Thy name. Thy kingdom
come, Thy will be done, as in heaven,
so on earth. Give us this day our
daily bread, and forgive us our debts,
as we have also forgiven our debtors.
And bring US not into temptation, but
deliver US from the evil one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

There are mysterious hints that e.
B. Washburne will be chosen as the
leader Of the anti-Logan forces in Hi
nois, and will be put into the race for
the next Senatorship. Elihu has had
a good deal Of experience, but ne hasn't
as much sand as John.
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All the difference in the World.

DetfOt 1fec frett.l
In the pioneer days Of Michigan
horse thief or murderer stood as good
a chance Of being run up to limb as
one Of those characters does now in
the far West One night, thirty
years ago, q stranger, who had not
only stolen a horse, but had shot one
Of his pursuars, was oVorhauled near
De Witt, Clinton county, and taken
to Jail. In half an hour mob was
drummed up and proceeded to the
jail to remove the prisoner and hang
him. One OF the foremost was a law
yer named Green, dead long since. In
fact, he led the mob and acted as
spokesman. When the crowd reached
the cooler" Green stepped forward
alone TO demand the prisoner of the
jailer, and after a conference, lasting
Eve minutes, he returned to the mob,
and said:
Gentlemen, | at first believed the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

Use Tabler's Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment if you desire permanent relief
from that sad affection, piles or hem
orrhoids. Give it a trial and be con-
WINGED that it is truly an excellent
remedy.
For sale by W. N. Wilkersou & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, eto. j will send
recire that will cure You, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
BY a missionary Ia South America, Send =
IEHAE. Station ID, New York City.
62XXxiV52d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

Mrs. Henry, relict of the late Hon.
Gustavus a. Henry, died at the Henry
Mansion, 10 GAINESVILLE, last Saturday,
the 2lst, and was buried the following
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
TRUTH ATTEsqnlInl.
Some Important Statements
Of Well Known People
Wholly Verified.

In order that the public may fully realize
the genuineness Of the statements, as well as
the power and value Of the article of which
they speak, we publish herewith the fac
smile signatures Of parties whose sincerity
Il beyond question. The truth of these testi-
monials is absolute, nor can the facts they an-
nounce DO ignored.
MEMPHIS. TENN, April 20. 1881.
Messrs. II. II. Warner & Co;
GEETLEMEE-I have been q sufferer ftom my
infancy With disease Of the kidneys, and have
expended great deal Of my hard earned
WAGES Nth physicians and at various springs
IN search ef se.ief. None did me any good.
Finally, after reading several testimonials OF
the Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, concluded
TO try II, and afeor having used four bottles
found that l had been entirely cured. and am
to-day as streng and healthy as any one.
have not seen any testimonials from any one
in this section of the country, and on this
account send mine Voluntarily, hoping that
some one Affected with this dangerous disease
may see 1t and be induced to try ii. 1t Is the
most wonderful medicine l have ever seen.
AL,@b905kIn
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A. u. 1250

Fader ure in heune haleeweide
booth thi neune, cumen thi kuneriehe,
thi willie booth idon in huene and in
the euerych. DAVE Dried gif GUS thilk
dave. And worzif ure dettes as vi
vorzifen ure dettourea. And lens GUS
nought into temptation, but delyvorof
uvel. Amen.
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ALgb3e7N~,
MrnpnIs. Tenn, April ID. 1ssl

Messrs. H. II. Warner Il Co;
GENTLENEN-For over twenty years have
been q sufferer from kidney trouble, accom-
panied by a female weakness which culmi-
mated into falling of the womb. 1 have been
treated by numerous doctors in Georgia and
Alabama, but none Of them gave me any
Warnel Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. One
bottle did me more good than all the other
medicine had taken in eighteen years, and
a continued use caused further improvement,
until | considered myself we'll. / believe II
female disorders. can cheerfully recon-
mend II to all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

The people Of Minnesota rejected,
at the November election, the proposed
amendment TO the constitution Of
their State 10 extend the term Of Leg
islatiye sessions, the vote being $3.50
yeas and 81, 1873 nays.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24
RELIGIOUS.
Tho Lords Prayer, from A. n
1855 TO 1851,

1t is quite interesting to note the
changes in the English language dur.
ing the past six hundred years, as
shown in the following forms Of the
Lords prayer:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-24

At the funeral of Chief Justice Pier
point, Of Vermont, at Vergennes, the
preacher caused some resentment
among the mourners by expressing
sorrow that the deceased had never
given expression to those views which
are considered necessary to the Chris
tan"
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A. ID. 1900.

Fadir our in hevene. Halewyd by
thi name, thi kingdom come. Thi
willie be done as in hevene as in erthe.
Cure urche days bred give us to day.
And forgive us cure dettes, as we for
give cure dettoures. And lede US not
into temptation, bote delyvere us of
Yely. Amen.