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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
The Confederate Constitution.
New York Star.


The other day called on a friend
Southern gentleman, we'll known in
literary circles. III health, however,
has been a sore burden to him. After
few moments talk he invited me
into his library. Producing a round
tin box, he spread bfore me roll Of
parchment, which proved to be the
original Provisional Constitution Of
the Confederate States of America,
signed by Davis, Bob Toombs, Alex
II. Stephens, Ben Hill and all other
high contracting parties. The sight
Of this document, which decided the
fate of the slave population of the
United States, awed me. To defend
the validity Of that parchment or to
prove it worthless, two armies Of the
noblest men God ever created fought
for four long years over all the battle
fields that lay between Bull Run and
Gettysburg, uHtil the struggle was
ended when Lee rendered his sword
to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse.
That document is the embOdi-
lnent Of all the Issues, to settle which
the blood of tens of thousands Of
brave men was shed, and which DESC
lated almost every household from one
end of the land to the other. After
looking at it carefully, ! asked my
friend where he got it. Saved it, at
the risk Of my life, from burning
building in Richmond at the close Of
the war, in 1865, and have kept it
ever since" he replied. What are
you going to do with III" was my next
query. II am compelled to sell i. !
have tried to get the United States
government to buy it, without sue
cess, and now am offered $1,000 for i
by the British Museum, and shall
have to let IL 30. I
"NoI' cried |, "the Men About
Town will never let that document
70 into the possession Of the English
! Aside from its historical value, the
fact Of Eugland's efforts TO make the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
aHidgets.

A mite ola child, four weeks old and
weighing little more than half pound,
was baptized at Manhattanville this
week. The clergyman held it in the
palm Of his hand and poured two
drops of water on it. Even this nearly
drowned it, and made it sneeze SO big
a sneeze that it kicked like an over
loaded gun. The minister felt as if be
was letting fire cracker off in his fin
gers. The midget was named George
WASHINGTON Fromm, the name going
around him three or four times, and
then tied in a double bow in front. He
has a brother 4 years old, who weighs
only II pounds. They say they are the
smallest children in the world, and it
looks as if they were mitey right.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
Monday, IuIy n, 1882,

at IL o'clock M, at the southwest corner cf
Man and Madison streets, in the city of Mem
phis (now Taxing District Tenn sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder for cash, the
described property to-wit; A certain
lot of land In the city Of Memphis (now Tax
ing DISTRICT, Shelby county, Tennessee, beirg
part Of block No. 80, as shown on the map o,
that part Of the city known as Fort Pickering,
and designated in John O Saint'ssub division
If said block No. 80 as lot 40. Is, situated on
the south side Of Georgia street md having a
front on the said south side Of Georgia street
of thirty feet and extending back southwardly
between parallel lines at light angles 10 0eor-
ga street one hundred and sixty feet to an
alley, being part Of land convened TO Louisa
Spears by John g. Saint by deed recorded in
book No. rs page 40, of the REGISTERS ofiec
of Shelby county, Tennes GO.
Also the west one-half of lot No, 10 in said
block No. SO, Immediately adjoining said lot
No. Is and having front on the south side Of
Georgia street Of fifteen feet and extending
southWardly between parallel lines 100 feet 10
the above named alley, being that part Of said
lot No, 40 which remains alter taking there
from the portion conveyed 10 Mrs N, l.. MeTz
By deed recorded in book No. so, page 8. OF
said Registers ONCE. Equity of REDEEM ptiOn
wis SIMON sTUEM, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
BE Kind 10 the Sick.

The only medicinal tonic specially
adapted to onfaebled inyalids and
infants is Browns Iron Bitters. Il
will bot injure the most delicate. but
gives new life and new strength to
both mind and body. All leading
physicians are now recommending It
in preference TO all other tonics.
b. Mansfield q Co., w. N. Wilker-
son q Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.,
Wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
Nonresident RiOSIeo.

No. 4492-In the Chancory Court Of Shelby
county, nn.-Thomas Kennel vs.. George
Harper ct al.
I I appearing from the bill which Is sworn to
Lin this cause, that the defendants, George
Harper, Ann Hallows and William
HelIows are non-residents Of the State
Of Tennessee; il Is therefore ordered that
they make their appearance herein, at the
courthouse Of Shelby county, In Memphis,
Tenn, on or before the hrst Monday In
August, 1882, and plead, answer or demur 10
S Ioy o OF iaS SANE WI ee taken
ex-parte, and that a copy of this order be
published once a week for four suSoesalVe
weeks In tho Public Ledger.
This 7th day Of June, lee2,
A o0py-Attesti
Il ] BLACK, Clerk and Master.
ByJ NJ bfadley, d. @. Il M.
Morgan 4 Mcfarland, soils for commit.
IS 9S 90 106
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19

"How is the soil in Kansas ?" asked
one ola group as the traveller paused
Richest in the world, sir, was the
reply. 81 know New York State
man who went to Kansas seven years
ago with only Sl5 in cash, and he is
now worth $4,000"
Whey What did he raise prin-
cipally?"
II believe it was check, sir they
couldn't exactly prove it on him.
Think Of soil that will raise bank
check for $3.50 to $4,000, and in a
backward season at that i"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19

The best and safest way to increase
the appetite, assist digestion, cause
the food to assimilate properly, and
the absorbents to take up nourish-
ment, induce full aud regular evacua-
tions, produce easy expectoration, and
stop decay of the lungs, heart, liver,
urinary and digestive organs, is by
using Browns Iron Bitters. 1t has
given satisfaction in more than mil
lion instances,
S. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. w. Jones & Co.,
Wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19

ulslHs Of ghAt document gOSa aFs ss,
membsred Zoo we'll TO ever lot it fsIl
into England's hands. That pafeh-
ment, after the Declaration of Inde-
psndenoe and the Emancipation
Proclamation, is the most precious
one ever executed in the history of
America, aud as an evidence offhe
faith and courage even of our most
misguided men, possesses an incalcu-
liable value. If the government won't
purchase this document, let the people
subscribe to keep it in this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
NOn.Resideat Notice.

No. a3)0-In the Ohancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tenn.-H n hchulze VS.. Mary
Thumel OF AZ,
TT appearing from the Sherif's return in
L this cause, that the defendant. Otto
Thumel, is not to be found in his oounty;
It Is Therefore ordered that he make his
appearance hereln, at the courthouse Of
Shelby county in Memphis, Tenn, on or
before the first Monday in August, 1882, and
plead, answer or demur to complainant
bill, or the same will DO taken for confessed
rs to him and set for hearing exparte, and
that copy Of this order DO published once a
week for four successive weeks IN the Public
Ledger.
This i4th day Of june, 1882.
A oopy-Attest: SCI
RI BLACK. Clerk and Master.
BY NJ Bradley, d. O. y NJ.
U w Miller, sol'r for oompl't. 81 o. l08 100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19

Mr.. B B. Bruce, of Cleveland, @.
writes II felt generally unwell. Not
desiring to get in the clutches of some
rapacious doctor, | stepped into a drug
store and inquired if they had a rem.
edy that would cure anything and
everything. The clerk promptly
handed me bottle Of Browns Iron
Bitters. | said, Is it good for dys-
pensia2' He replied, There's nothing
better. / said, my urine isn't Just
the right color, guess my kidneys are
out Of order. Just the thing. he
said, for kidney disorders; you will
find it strengthens all parts Of the
body, and very refreshing to the men
tai faculties. Just the thing | want,
thought l, and it suited my complaint
precisely. | never before believed in
cure ais and now / make Browns
Iron Bitters the only exception, for
really believe it will relieve any disease
that human flesh is heir to.
s. Mansfield Il Co., w. N. Wilker.
son Il Co.. and G.. w. Jones Il Co.
Wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19

At % cents each for DR.. Holman 5
Body Plasters, and % cents per pair
for the Foot Pasters, there is no rea-
son why they should not be preferred
to any and all others-for they are the
best, and as cheap as any other. They
are different from the ordinary
Strengthening plaster. They are
medicinal" plasters and the only
ones made.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
ACARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretiOns of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., ! Willsend
a reciPe that will cure you, FREE on
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
BY a missionary in South America. Send a
solf-addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH T.
NMAS. Station D. New York City.
knrnri.rSQd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
Trnstee's Sale.

DY virtue of a trust deed made 10 me on the
ID 7th day Of July, 1873, by Thomas Wa'd
and Cornelia A. Ward, his wife, recorded 10
book No. "a, page 1l6, OF the Registers office
Of Shelby county. Tennessee, default having
been made 10 the payment Of the indebted
neRs thereby occurred. / will. ON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
ALL SORTS.

Connecting links-A string Of sau
sages.
Water difference is there betwee
the milk cart and the milk art
"Dressmaker," was the prompt re
ply of bright-eyed little boy.
The Khedive does not look upon tn
mutinous Pasha as Arab the blest.
"What makes it so cold2' sale
Brown, Il can't see." ICY" replied
Fogg.
"Here waiter, bring me some watel
to put in nv wine. l always like my
wine watered. "
Waiter-"Oh, then, sir, you won't
want anyl Iput plenty in before bring
ing it to you'll"
A bitter" disappointment: Very
sorry, sir, said the bartender, but we
are out of tansy."
The commercial traveller is called
q drummer because he has a snare
head Boston Transcript.
1.-The parting gives me pain, as the
man said when he had a tooth ex.
tracted.-[ Yonkers Statesman.
1t was in New England school.
"What is the feminine of tailorH"
asked teacher of a class in grammar
If wo can't be sublime, let us be
something. 1t isn't everyone who
knows how to be ridiculous graceful
ly.
In trade, what article is usually con-
siGered as occupying the foremost
rauk-strong butter. = Boston Trav-
eller.
In Western nine there is this ad-
vice: do not fall down this shaft, as
there are men at work at the bottom
Of it."
Law is like a sieve; you may see
through it, but you must be consider
ably reduced before you can get
through it.
"There is no tyranny in America, "
an Englishman writes home to his
friends Evidently hasn't got hired
girl yet.
A physician says alcohol has killed
more people than yellow fever. Well,
doctor, more people have taken it,
Boston Post.
There are still few persons at large
who will invest their money in mining
stock in preference to investing in
dog and shooting the dog.
In refusing to purchase his wife a
81 bamboo easel, the wretch Of hus-
band accused the partner of his bosom
oftrying to bambOOeasel him. Lowell
Courier.
"At what age were you married."
asked she inquisitively. But the other
woman was equal to the emergency,
and quietly responded, at the par
sonage."
When a man gets so lazy that star
walton itself won't drive him to work,
you will usually find him running for
Office on a labor reform ticket
[Hawkeye.
When stockings with digits the fashion be-
comes,
Twill put young lady in 6dgets
Who puts on her boots and finds that she's
put
Two toes into one of the digits.
-lSOmerYille Journal
A Western Judge has decided that
a husband is responsible for what his
wife says. No wonder the young men
of to day hesitate about assuming
the responsibilities of married life
Howell Citizen.
1t is believed that if Alexander Sell
kirk could have spent one hour in a
railway waitingroom he would have
gone back to his desert island by the
first train, to find it by contrast place
of excitement and a wilderness Of de-
light.
A Texas man was married while
dying, and the fashion journals, after
a lengthy discussion, have decided
that, although his widow must wear
full mourning for thirteen days, Ell
quette, under the circumstances, will
permit her to have clocks on her
stockings. Il Philadelphia Chronicle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
An Obliging California Justice.
San Rrancisnn Erarinar-

San Francisco Examiner.
Last week one of the Justices of the
Peace Of the town of Cotton was called
on to perform a marriage ceremony
between Spanish couple. On arri-
wing at the house of the young lady
the Justice was refused admission by
the girls father, who was opposed to
the match. The Justice inquired Of
the father the age of his daughter,
and he replied that she was twenty,
but that she could not marry the man
of her choice The Justice told him
that his house was bis castle, and that
he had right to refuse him adlOis-
sion. The Justice then, in company
with the would-be husband and some
friends, went to a grocery store, where
he issued writ OF habeas corpus dep
utizing the intended husband to serve
it and bring before him the body Of
his afianeed, which he very cheerfully
undertook to do, aud succeeded in
bringing the young lady before the
Justice, who speedily united them in
marriage. The next day aOme one
Informed the father that Justice Of
the Peace had no right to issue writ
OF haheas corpus He then went t
the Office Of the Justice to inquire b.
what right he had issued the writ
The Justice replied that he neyer
said that he had authority to do SO
but that he issued 1t to obIige hi
daughter, and that the ends of iustic,
might be served without the laws de
lay, the Superior Judge being absen
from the county. Gone in and let
take something on the wedding" h
added; and in a short time the enrape,
father of yesterday was embracing tn
Judge, calling him bis boon amigo
de mi !amilia."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19
A Rich Soil.

PUBLIC LEDGER job printing Office
and book bindery. ID Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19

or N. A. DAUPHIN.
bOz Seventh st., Warrington, ID. G.
Or West Court street, Memphis, Tenn.
N. Borders addressed to New Orleans
will receive prompt attention. w&sll2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-19

The Public is requested carefully TO notice
the new and Enlarged Scheme TO be drawn
monthly.
sg- CAPITAL PRIZE, S75, 900. -,Ea
Tickets only IS. Shares in proportion
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

The democrats have gained an over
whelming victory in Ohio, and are of
course jubilant. The signs now are
good for II republican defeat in both
New York and Pennsylvania. Below
we give the latest Ohio news, which is
good enough:
1.-The returns from fifty counties on
the election of Tues lay show net
democratic gain of 1929. The thirtv-
eight counties to hear from the esti.
mates will increase the democratic
majority to about 10000. The demo
cratic gains in Cuyahoga, Franklin,
Hamilton and Montgomery counties
will exceed Fosters majority last year.
The congressional delegation will
likely stand IA democrats 10 Z repub,
licans."
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Chattanoogans are indignant be-
cause postmaster Griscom put a ne
gro clerk in his Office, and it is said
the white clerks will resign. 1t seems
to us they ought to be consistent.
They pretend to be the negro's best
friends, yet refuse to work with him.
White democrats work with him in
the fields all over the south, and think
nothing of it.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14
The Unpleasant Steam Whistle.
Mechanical Engineer.

We laugh at the English people
for being So conservative and old-fo.
gyish as to persist in using cars Gear,
riages) on railroads that seem absurd
to us, but they might equally ridi-
cule us for using the current steam
whistle. There is no reason for u.s.
ing such barbarous instrument. To
make a noise that can be heard two
miles to signal distance of fifty feet
seems a waste of forces. A little
noise scares man as much as a big
one.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

H. N. Jenkins, solicitor of patents,
Washington, officially reports to the
Exchange the following complete list
of patents issued to Tennessee invent>
ors for the week ending Oct. 10:
Charles Christian, Knoxville, feed
cutter; Alexander B. Tadlock, Knox
vile, sash.c cord guide.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Mr.. Boteler, of the tariff commits
sion, says, 81 have been surprised to
find that the desire for free trade is
prevalent in the North, New Eng.
land especially, while in the South
they are all for protection" Yes,
the commission heard few manufac.
turers at five or six places in the
south, all of whom were for protec-
ton. But the great mass of the peo~
pie ire the other way. 1t will not do
to rely on the report of that commits
sion too implicitly.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

The Nashville World is an evil
dence Of remarkable prosperity in
journalism in Tennessee. Last Sun
day it came out in new dress and
in the popular eight page form. 1t
was filled with good reading matter,
to the delight of its many friends
hereabouts. We congratulate the
management.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Blaine seems to be bidding for the
southern vote when he becomes can.
didate for the presidency. He pro-
poses that the general government
shall help the southern states pay
their debts. This will be a winning
card he thinks.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Hon. james g. Blaine has sent
his check for fifty dollars toward the
monument proposed to be erected to
the memory Of the late Senator B.
II. Hill, at Atlanta, Ga. Though
differing in politics, Messrs. Hill and
Blaine were warm PERSONAL friends.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

The prospect is good for majority
of the next house of representatives
at Washington to be democratic.
Will Tennessee democrats allow their
family quarrel to reduce the MAORI
ty? We believe not.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Governor Crittenden is reported to
have said that he will not grant a
requisition for Frank James from any
other state as long as criminal
charge remains against him in Mis-,
souri,.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

1t seems from the following that
the Fusseleers are weakening in East
Tennessee, as in other parts Of the
state. This action of Gen. Hood will
be a death.blow to their cause in that
section. Read it:
MARYsvILLE, Tenn, Oct. g.
Gen, w. H. jackson, Chairman of
the State-credit Democratic Execu,
tive Committee, Nashville, Tenn.
Dear sir: | hereby tender to you my
resignation as member Of your com
miltee from East Tennessee. In tax.
ing this step, it is proper for me to
give you my reasons for doing 50. In
the first place, | am and always will
be a Democrat, and in favor of mair-
tanning the faith and credit of Ten
nessee. l am in favor of the present
settlement of the State debt, and will
do everything in my power to main-
tain it inviolate. In the next place,
| am opposed to the Republican pan ty
and its principles, and am anxious to
use any influence | may have to de-
feat the Republican party. After
mature deliberation | have conclu.
ded that my action in supporting Mr..
Russell for Governor can only aid the
Republican party. have therefore
concluded to support Gen. Bate fer
Governor, and help, in my humble
way, to restore the Democratic party
to its rightful power in the State.
Signed, Yours truly,
r. n. Hoop.
Gen. Hood was the leader of the
East Tennessee part of the bolt and
was Fussell's strongest supporter in
that end Of the State.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

A rumor is afoat that Jay Gould
and @. p. Huntington are mauev-
reing to gain possession of the l.. d
N. road. There is evidently an effort
being made by the monopolists to
control the great southern lines.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

The indications are good in this
section for free trade or tariff for
revenue boom. 1t cannot come to
soon, as the monopolists have de,
cided start of the people.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14
". A. WADE. Publisher.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER IA, 1882.

There was an earthquake in Ohio
last Tuesday, in which the republi.
can party foundered.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

The Louisiana republicans have be-
come demoraized over the Ohio
news, and some of the congressional
candi 1ates have Withdrawn from the
race
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

The yellow fever grows worse at
Pensacola, there having been over
400 cases and nearly $50 deaths to
this time. Aid is called for.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

"Ben Butler is cooked and primed
for the gubernatorial race in Massa-
chusetts. "-Frankfors( KY Woman.
Yes, his eye has been cooked for
long time for that position.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Henry Ward Reecher has "fop>
ped" out of the Congregational
church. We suppose he will attempt
10 found one of his own now.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Let every democrat vote the full
ticket, ''from eend to eend." Our
county candidates are good men, and
they are the nominees of the party.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Congressman Warner was nomi-
mated for reelection by the demo
Gratis of the 9Th district last Wednes~
day at Tullahoma.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14
WILSON'S STRAwBERRYP PLANTS.

From the Troy Fruit Yarns. ] make a speciaI-
" of growing the WILSON for the market
Rave a large stock of PURE PLANTs fer
FALL PLANTING PRICES Low. Don't
fail 10 writ for prices, etc.
DAVID. KNIGHT Troy Fruit Farm. >aE-
yer, Michigan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

The democratic ticket for Gibson
county to vote is-Bate, Pierce, Coo
per, Vaughn and Hicks. Don't for
get that this is the regular ticket.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Congressman VIM. NJ. Lowe died in
Huntsville, Ala, last Thursday, IF
a throat affection.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Republican negroes murdered a
democratic negro in Louisiana last
Sun lay night. Will Hubbell put
that in his campaign literature?
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-14

Elk Vice President Wheeler de-
clines the nomination for congress
man at large in New York.