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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06
METHODISM.
It's Constantly Augmenting
Power and Prosperity.
Nmbyill. American.


The growth Of the Southern Meth
odist church has not only fulfilled the
hopes of its founders, but it has vim
dictated their wisdom in seeking
separate Jurisdiction. The statistics
prove this assertion. We take a few
salient points Of observation:
White lay members in 1844...~329,057
White lay members in 1854.."428,6ll
White lay members 10 lSS2.....S50,0OO
The first decade witnessed growth
Of 30 per cent. Within the twenty
eight years between 1854 and 1882 oc
CURED the fearful struggle OF four
years war, out OF which the church
came with diminished strength, as
the white lay membership Is re-
ported in 1866 at 4l9,4O4, a clear
loss Of q per cent. Yet at the
present hour the membership reaches,
as above given, the large aggregate Of
$50. 900, an increase in sixteen years
Of over 100 per cent. The mission
work has growr from one ieebly sup
ported station in the Celestial empire
to three hourishing fields 10 China,
Brazil and Mexico respectively. The
annual conferences have multiplied
| from q TO 80, a growth Of little less
than 80 per cent, while tbs missionary
forces have increased from 3 to AZ,
rate Of development wholly unsur
passed by any contemporary movement
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06
Health is Wealth.

On. Z. @. Wnsr's Nerve AND BRAIN TREAT-
MEET; specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Con.
vulslons, Nervous Headache, Mental bepres
sion, Loss of Mem0ry, SpermatorrhUa, Impo.
tenoy, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age, caused by over-exertion, solf-abuse, or
Over-ipdglgonce, which leads 10 misery, decay
Each box contains one months treatment.
One dollar box, or six boxes for five dollars,
sent BY mail prepaid on receipt Of price. We
guarantee six bOxes TO cure any case. With
each order receive BY us for six boxes, accom-
panied with Eve dcilars, we will send thopur-
chaser our written guarantee 10 return the
money II the treatment docs not effect cure,
Guarantees issued only by A. RENKERT a
CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2l5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders by mall will
receiveprnmpt attantion Mxxxliiihbd4y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06

The delicate, emaciated and infrm
find perfect health, sure strength and
youthful buoyancy 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, 1882-05-06

ny virtue Of deed Of trust executed 70 mo
% as trustee by A Buckham, on Slst Of
Auaugt, 1881, and recorded IN Regigter,s office
OF Shelby county, Temp, In book No. 1885,
page 256, and at the request Of tho holder Of
me note secured therein, will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06

PUBLIC LEDGER job printing.ohce
ana book bindery, Is Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06

Among the medicinal means Of arrestinE
disease, Hostetter's Stomach Bittsrs stands
pre-eminent. II checks the further progress
Of all disorders Of the stomach, liver and
bowels, feviyes the vital stamina, prevents
activity Of the kidneys, c0unteracls a ten
densy 70 rheumahgm, and Is genuine stay
and sOlace 10 aged, infrm and nervous per-
sons.
For sale By all Druggists and Dealers gener-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06
SAMARITAN
NERVINE.

Is 1t not q species Of moral insanity for
any merchant, mechanic, farmer or tray.
eler TO be without the best known antidote
against disease,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06

Intelligence from Yakutsk states
that the American officers searching
for the Jeannette's men, in conse-
quence of the exorbitant sum de-
manded for the steamer Lena, en-
gagged another steamer for the search.
The latter, however, is unsuitable. 1t
is also stated that NJ. Sibiriakoff has
despatched the Lena to search for
Lieutenant Commander De Longs
party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06
sa SAMARITAN
NER r..

You nervous dySpeptics. why approach
the dinner table daily with positive dis
gust for all that is savoy and delicious,
when a vigorous appetite for even the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06
SAMARITAN
NER T..

Is 1t wise to live in this bright world as
though It were dungeon. constantly mis-
cradle and discentented, when the worst
cases OF epilepsy, nervousness OF hypO-
chondria is cured in very short time by
such q pleasant and wholesome an exhil-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-06
SAMARITAN
n ER H..

Can 1t be possible that any person Of a
nervous temperament will run the risk Of
apoplexy or paralysis when he can tone
and regulate the nervous centers with
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05
The Last of the Mohicans.

Samuel L. Brushed, who was the only living
lineal descendant of the great Chieftain Urcas
of the Michigan Indians, the most powerful
tribe in Connecticut, died at his home in Nor
witch lown, Connecticut, last week, at the age
of 81 It is positively shown in Indian annals
that "Sam,' as ho was generally called, was
not only of royal blood, but that it was un-
tainted by mixture with that of other races.
His death was the result of injuries received a
few weeks ago in falling from an apple tree
which he was pruning. A small body of
mourners accompanied the remains through a
binding snow storm to the burial place.
Brushed leaves widow.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

The OLD judge, who has always been looked
upon as the possessor of an iron constitution,
calls upon his doctor. "You here?" saws the
physician in asionishment what can be the
natter" "Well, doctor, the fact is that am
getting to be little uneasy about the state of
my health" "Ahl Al where is the trouble?
right. but of late have been suffering good
deal from insomnia-in court From the
French.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

ROBERT rooMBs of Georgia is thrifty, and
is one of the richest men. in the South.
Alexander Fl. Stephens used to say that at
dull, awkward boy, who would never
amount to much. ''But," Mr.. Stephens
would add, 'swhen Friday came and the
school week was over, we always found that
Bob Toombs had all the marbles, knives,
&C., which had belonged to the rest of the
school boys'
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

New YORK Tribune: ''A great many of
us sympathze with the jolly parson who, as
he sat back in his chair from bountiful
evening Feast, holding his cigar in his fin
gers while he struck his match, said in his
best ministerial manner to his neighbor:
My dear sir, there are two virtues which
lead to self-righteousness. One is early
isiDg, and the other is abstinence from the
use of tobacco.''
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

HARTFORD Courant: Ben Buffers re-
ported belief that Grover Cleveland will not
make the running for the Democratic Presi-
dental sweepstakes, year after next, is fun
ny. 1t suggests the good old story of the
deacon who, when the parson-looking over
the heads of the two young people-asked if
anybody knew of any ''just cause or impede
ished parson demanded an explanation. 81
had intended Hannah for myself" answered
the deacon
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

WE may not all be able to go at govern
ment expense to Asia and South America to
watch the transit Of Venus as some of our
luckier fellows will, but we can all stay at
home at our own expense and watch the
great event through smoked glass. The
transit will begin Wednesday morning, De-
cember 6, at O'Clock, Washington time;
first internal contact, DIG; second internal
contact, 2 36 p. M; last contact, p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

CHAUNCEY MORSE of Canandaigua is said
to be the oldest printer in New York State
since Thurlow Weeds death, and seems to
have been SO before, for he was born in
1894 and Mr.. Weed in 1897. Mr.. Morse
was an apprentice in the Office of the Onta-
rio Repositoryin 1911.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

In New York city en- Tuesday, Recorder
Smyth sentenced two young fellows who
went into Chinese laundry and terrorized
the inmates with pistols, to fifteen year, i'm
prisonment at hard labor.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

Our supply of Bland dollars grows with
steady increase which would be admirable
if it was desirable. On the 31st of October
last the total coinage of this lightweight
dollar had reached $12s, 1920, $50. Of this,
$35, 323, 49S, or about 271 per cent, is in cir
culation, and sos, OO6, 1882 stored in the treas
ury vaults The silver certificates in circu-
lation are $65, 620, 450, and the dollars lying
useless and unrepresented in the treasury
are at present $27, 1886, 932
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

DURING the first three months of the OPP
Grafton of the exclusion law, 3S49 Chinese
have departed from San Francisco and only
1850 arrived. The arrivals from both China
and Japan last month were only 10, against
472 In October of last wear
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

The schools of Salt LAKE City are having
change of text books. These new text
books are such as are used in schools in the
United States, and have not been changed
to suit the ideas of the promulgators of po-
LIMA
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CITY OF PORTLAND.

gENHE Committee on Fire Department OF the City
I of Portland iivIte proposals for building for
the city steam boat of about iweniy TO s buuhen.
designed for fire boat for he lr tecti n of the
@har and hr dge pr perty of the city against fire.
Said proposals to be accom- anied with rawlings of
the vess an speclfcati setting orth the dinen-
sions of the vessel. capacity OF engines, quail Of
materials emp Dyed in construction, and all other
esse tial de ais
Prol osals are also invited from Tug Boat Compa-
MES for per orming ire service for the ity Said
proposals shall provide that at least two BEATS shall
be equip ed with II inch Blake pumps to be pro-
vided by the city, and shall agree that one boat so
equipped shall alaays be kept the harbor between
Bug Light and the Kerosene Works.
Parties are requested to name an annual sum for
cost of keeping such boat ready for use but shall
not inc udr any estimated damages by fire to paint
wood work Of boat and the compens alton foe SER
VIC at the fire shall be by the hour for each boat
ployed.
Proposals will be received by the committee until
December goth. But the committee reserve the
right to reiec any and all proposals. Per order of
the committee, e. a. MOVES, Secretary.
no2S dtdec2O
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

Ex-CoNGREssMAN Lewis d. Campbell,
who died recently at his home in Ohio. said
few years ago that he had written the true
history of the Burlingame duel, which would
be published after his deaIh
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

THERE are 1891 private banks and bank
ers in the United States, with capital of
$114,25s.s92. and private deposits amount
ing to 1926, 1922, 100.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

The latest San Francisco charge against
the Chinese is that they keep pet raccoons,
which are trained to steal chickens and car
ry them home to their masters.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

OVER 1000 sugar houses, employing
$4,000 laborers and 100000 capital are
now going through with the annual grind
in u Louisiana parishes.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

CHICAGO is trying to close her gambling
shops Meanwhile her specializing ex-
changes report an increased business.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

THE Bishop of St. Hyacinthe at Montreal
Thursday issued circular calling upon the
clergy of his diocese to refrain from assist
ing pecuniariy or otherwise the projected
newspaper to be called the Etoile du Matin
informing Starr. The enterprise was an
nounced at Bouchersville few weeks ago
by Archbishop Bourget, formerly bishop OF
Montreal. Bishop Falere of Montreal, who
was present when his senior bishop made
the al nouncement, left the church and re-
tired to the sacristy, thus showing his disap-
proval of the scheme.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER S.

EVERY regular attache OF the PRESS is furnishs,
With Card certificate signed by Stanley Fuller,
editor, All railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
81 every person claiming to represent our journal
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05
STATE CONVENTION
-soF
REFORM CLUBS OF MAINE.
Tbo semi-apnuaI Convention of the Re-
form Clubs of Maine will meet in
I'D oR II IL a M ID
Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 9Th & 9TH.

"WEDNESDAY and Wednesday evening and Thurs
DAYS day sessions will be held at Congress Han,
and Thursday evening at City Hall
The usual reductions on the railroads may be ex-
peeted -,
gates attending and it is earnestly ped that every
Club will be fully re resented, as the Portland Club
movement In the city and it is hoped that this
convention will result in awakening new impetus
throughout the whole State, and The uphololng OF
eur IA ito. ,sCharity for all and malice towa.as
zone and m inlailing our p incpes = on-pohtl-
cal non sectarian and non-pI osecuting.
r. H. dORR, President.
EN- BROWN, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05
The Message.

President Arthur's message Will pc re
ceived with the heartiest approval-nay
more, with delight. 1t is one of the ablest
State papers ever issued from the White
House. The President rises to the height OF
thu occasion, and discusses boldly, frankly
and wisely the topics that are now engross-
ing the attention of American men. The
questions that most interest thinking people
to-day, and that are much talked about by
the unthinking-the condition of the civil
service, the system of political assessments,
the customs tariff, the internal revenue
the currency adequate treatment at
his hands. 1t is a message that has
been eagerly awaited and that should COM
mand unqualified approval. Its scope is
broad, and the themes that come within
that scope are treated with entire frankness
and eminent ability. Did time permit, we
should call particular attention to SEINE OF
the recommendations and admonitions adj
dressed to Congress. They will become the
subjects of wide discussion and go far to
shape party policy and conduct during the
Congressional session just opened.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-05

wedo not read anonymous letters AMI comuuni-
cations. The name and address of the writ are IL
all cases Indispensable, not necessarily fof uDhca-
don but as a guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return OF preserve con-
aunications that are not used.
Smyrna times., 1882-03-01

cannot believe this. 1t must be some
wicked deceiver that would mock me
with false hopes. Thou, Lord! Tell me,
if it be Thou, what Thou wantest?
The rOice rithOut.--" If any man hear
my voice, and open the door, will come
into him, and sup with him. and he with
Me-"
The UOice Within.-COme in here, Lord
Sup with me? Nay, Thou knowtst not
what this room is like. If the door were
opened, Thou wouldest not come into
such place, so dirty and poor and cold
and bare. have not had strength. o
Lord, TO clense the floor or to wash away
the stains on the walls, so as to be fit for such
Guest. My room, too, has scarce any
furniture, for l have been too poor to buy
any. Oh! l dare'nt let Thee in. l will
come out and speak to Thee if | may
but Thou wilt never come in here.
The roice tOithom.-My child, thinkest
| Thou l knew not all this before? / knew
| it was dirty and thou hast no strength to
cleanse it +: let Me ia, and | will make it
! clean. l know it is bare let Me in, and
I will furnish it with goodly adornments.
The UOice Within.-Oh! Can it be? Can
it be? VIII my Lord indeed come to such
as ! am-tO one SO weak, SO sinful, 80 un-
loving, so unworthy? Oh I can scarcely
open for very fear and joy. But it is Thy
doing. l dared not hope it. Yet it is
true. Oh! then, Come, Lord Jesus
come quickly"
Then 1 saw the little door thrown open
and He that was without bent low, and
as He went in, He smiled with such 9
loving smile that the poor bare room wa:
lit up with His smile. And she that wa,
within was down on her face on the ground
And then she looked up. and there wa.
great JOY in her look.
But there was greater joy for her after
wards.
Smyrna times., 1882-03-01
A Plea for the Preachers Wife,

Rev }. II. Wiley, who has no wife but
most certainly expects to have, if we NAV
Judge from his interest in the "Deborabs"
VINO remain at home, thus writes to the
Conference Horkcr under the head Of
treason for the privilege of the preach
erS wives at the Annual Conference
What is the meaning of the Annual
'onferehre? Is it the place where we
answer to the roll-call to show that we are
not dead yet, read our Missionary reports.
stand like prize cattle in the stalls of AN
agricultural Fair with a board herween
the eyes upon which is written the Ante
dlluVlan formula nothing against him, -
then so back to the plOugh-traces ? Is il
not rather the place where bv brushine
against better men we become bolier
touching strong intellects we become
wiser, and catch some Of the zeal that is
ever ready TO blaze when brought close to
its spiritual affinity?
All, weary would be the giddv whirl OF
the ltinerancy were it not for these rich
wndlRg-up occasions. Inferior would be-
come our standards if sometimes we did
not catch across the Conference floor a
glimpse of what some other brother is
doing. and enjoying, and suffering. Yet
One-half of the Itineracy does not 90 70
Conference. One-half the struggles, the
sacrifices, the heart and life conservation
get no help from this source, receive nc
official recognition. Paul may be at Jcru
salem but Timothy is afar in Macedonia
Barak goes up to boast of Sisera's over
throw and be lionized, while Deborah re
mains among the sheep-falds and must bt
content with a song
If the Annual Conference means auy
thing except statistical tables and stand
/ ing committees why should not th,
Preachers wife enjoy its advantages
Does she not need it as much as he
When the husband comes home and tn,
Pillar of Cloud again takes up il march
upon her dcvolyes the drawing of the tent
stakes, into her heart enters the iron O
separation from old associations If ther
are darker lives than her own and tn
knowledge Of this would make her NOR
patient, she ought to go where it could
learned. If she could but hear of greene
pastures and stiller waters little furthe
on, it would nerve her to wait until tn
great Shepherd came to lead her thithel
If there is any strength in union, an
inspiration in contact with others, an,
incitement in the royal enthusiasm of cor
certed action, it is needed as much in tn
kitchen and parlor of the parsonage as i
the study.
Smyrna times., 1882-03-01
Engaging Female Help.

" seen a notice in the Derrick that you
wanted to hire girl"
The speaker was q well-dressed and
well-powdered female who had called on
an Oil City woman in answer to an adver-
tisement.
YES" replied the lady, Do you want
a situation?"
"Oh, don't know, that depends. I've
got mOre'n fifty chances"
why, don't you accept some ofthem p
"Well you see, I'm a high-toned girl
and little particular about who l work
for"
"Do you require recommendations from
your employers ?"
No I'm not SO particular as that"
"Wh&t are your terms?"
"Well, in the first place I've got two
children"
Yes"
81 don't allow nay employers to refer to
them, nor inquire about their father"
"Of course not"
And want it understood that am to
have one day each week to visit them"
"Yes."
"And l must have three afternoons
each week to do my own sewing"
Certainly, any thing else?"
Il never allow the lady of the house to
come into the Kitchen"
mo"
And always enter the house through
the front door,"
"Of course"
"And demand the privilege Of two
half days each week for taking my music
lesson"
YES"
And of course use the piano"
Certainly, is that all. ?"
No, it must be understood that when
have company entertain them in the
parlor and when 1 am occupying that
room no other person must enter"
"Of course not. And what salary do
you demand"
my regular rate is five dollars pei
week, but if you want to take me on trial
I'll come for four dollars week"
Smyrna times., 1882-03-01
WHOLE NO. 1891
Lent,

-. ISM oeslns' at an unusually early ID
'"'' year, cutting off the festivities OF
gay world in their height. So lar,
number in this gay world belona t.
churches which observe this annual Il
on OF devotion that its coming now -,
a marked change in all the c,rrr,t
social life and in trade. There i
uouot' great deal of shaun and aAol
''oh III the so-called keeping of III
"S 'here Is in every movement whI
SIMPLY because it is fashionable. att j
HNSllow and insincere people nd
women probably, will go to church ]
refuse to give or go to balls during
next forty days, for no niger purrI
'il"h thsy have had in dancing and dr|
ing during the rest of the wear. It is
'hiS class that fashion journal has iss|
a book of extra patterns for the rsl
ladies who make up their eyeninc dr0|
during the seclusion Of Lent for The snr
gayeties. There is sham and nra, j
everywhere, and nowhere is if ca ofFan
as in religion.
But underneath that there is q sal
basis of truth, and if we NAV saw n
common sense, in this observance. WI
Is evident to even the secular vo
lhese church members assume to liy j
certain code to follow AN unusual
llt'Ie trodden path through the wa
ne world will not have much faitI
'heir assumption if they never stop
Withdraw themselves to consult their g,
or try to climb hill to look over the
winch they have already trodden. anc
see where it will lead thsm. And if
mean to keep Lent at all. let them. for
sake OF the cause they follow, 10 it ,
thls nigh defined purpose, put some MI
ing and life into the matter. and not N
OF 1t a twadry, shallow form. There
dllhdence. sort of shamefacedness
use a homGly word, in modern Chris,
"a dread of seeming too much in ear
IN their belief in Christ, which. could
see it, onl y provokes contempt in the
side world. Society wants a man. fir
all, to be earnest in whatever ne ur
takes. 1t respects the merchant who
urges his trade, the doctor who sacri
most to his profession, the fashion
woman who knows best how to ca
Here are men and women who set oI
reach higher range of moral life
their Reishbors, and to drag other
with tAem, and yet they are afrsi
acknowledge their purpose or to ma
step toward it. They lose the respe
the very sinners by hssitating to OF
them.-N. I. Tribune.