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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08
PROGRESS OF THE COLORRD
RACE.
Some Views OF the Hon. II. *.
Bruce ON Its Past, Present
and Future.
Special /. Cenmer,ial ea.e.t.


WAsHINsToN, May 5.-Hon. B. K.
Bruce, Register of the Treasury, in
an interview Ia reeard to the condition
OF his race, said: Education Is the
great need Of our race now. and I wish
that the powers that be could be
brought to realize it as keenly as many
Of our own people do. Do you know
that many of our colored people SO
throuRhly realize the necessity for
education that they are willing to de
prive themselves Of almost anything
else that this may be had?"
In the course of conversation Mr..
Bruce said, referring to the education
of his race in the South: "The ma
tional government ought to appropriN
ate a sum of mOney-say ten million
dollars-for school purposes there,
making it available in case the States
do certain portion of the work. They
plead that they are not able to keep
up public schools for the negro, or
even, indeed, for the whites, saying
that the war impoverished them to
such an extent. And that is doubtless
true, for they lost greatly in their
property in addition to their slaves.
But the colored citizens are good as a
rule, orderly and diligent, but many
OF them are becoming property owners,
and tax payers. And it is right that
they should have educational advan-
tages Their position as taxpayers
entities them to it, and the power of
the ballot which they hold makes it
the duty Of the government itself, as
well as to them, to make them intelli-
gent"
Are the colored people of the
South becoming land owners, then7'
Eyes; many of them own homes now.
The progress in that direction has
been slow and painful, but they are
upon firm basis now, and will move
forward more rapidly. The report OF
the Comptroller General of Georgia
shows that one acre in fifty of the
cultivated lands of that State is owned
by colored people, and this, | think,
is about fair average Of the situation
throughout the South generally"
THE colored people are accumulat-
ing considerable wealth then, are they
nOt?"
Yes; there are a good many quite
wealthy men among the colored pOpu
lation now. | don't know of more
than one or two who could be counted
millionaires, but there are good many
who run up into the hundreds o.
thousands, and large numbers who
are worth say $4,000. The colorec
man, as a rule, is great on real estate
Let him get possession of few feet o.
ground, home, and he will never
part with it if he can helpit. He viii
almost starve rather than do 80; anC
that is good spirit, think. Make
him taxpayer and owner Of the soil
and you make him a good citizen"
From the standpoint of morality
do you think there is much to b.
said?"
"Yes; a good deal. The Methods
and Baptist churches alone have
nearly million and a half of coloreC
people, and the amount of church
property they own is quite wonderful
The percentage Of crime among then
is not large, and the marital relation
to>day is infinitely more sacred amony
the cOlored people as a class than i
was a few years ago"
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Thursday, May 81, 1883.

on the premises herein described, between
the hours Of 10 am. and 2 D. m, proceed to
sell for cash the property therein described
both real ard personal, to the highest bidder
The real estate il lot No. 2 (tWol of the suh.
division of the lands Of the late A. W, Bland,
deceased, and the same vested by decree OF
tho Probate Court of Shelby county In Thos
NJ. Bland in the case Of L. M, Bland VI
Moses d. Bland, which lot Is thus described,
Beginning at stake In range nine 10 and
section four az Of the eleventh Ill survey
or's district, with beech and poplar pointers
m the southern line Of grant No 10; run
ming thence west 1919 north 1888 ITO chains
70 cypress; thence north 80 east II 75-lOO
chains TO stake, with three elmwood point
ers In tho western boundary line of the
south half Of the said grant No. 10; thence
east o. south 1873 100 chains to a stake, with
q beech and ir0nw0od pointers; thence fouth
o west3l 5-lO0 chains 10 the beginning. con-
tanning three hundred and seventy. one IS7i)
acres. 80
The personal property described as follows,
One black mare mule, two maros. one ooit
and one horse, six head Of cattle, one two.
horse wagon, one buggy and harness and ali
the farming implements Of said 4. M Bland
Right Of redemption and homestead SS-
pressly waived, and title believed 10 be ner.
fect. but sell and convey as trustee onlv.
b2,7I w. g. PATTES0N. Trnstos
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THE "reminiscences of Hon. Henry
Watterson, in the Courier j aurnal,
under the modest nome de plume Of
"Old FOgy," are a valuable contribu
tion to the political history Of the
country, written in a concise, vigor.
Gus style. Mr.. Watterson knew per.
sonally most of the men Of whom he
writes SO well, and we hope his Rec.
objections will be published in the
more enduring and accessible form Of
a book, in one or more volumes, and
thus be placed within the reach Of
every political student. The files of 8
newspaper can be reached by only :
favored few, and may be destroyed AMI
time by fire. A book lives or is pre-
served for centuries, and when one i
lost a duplicate can nearly always b.
found.
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Queer Decision About Rebate
Claims.
Special to Commercial Gazette.

Special to Commercial Gazette,
( WASHINGTON, May 3.-The Col
lector OF Internal Revenue for this
district made decision to-day which,
if there was any likelihood of its being
upheld at the Treasury Department,
would create a sensation among to-
bacco dealers. One Of the latter aps
peared before this collector to take
the necessary steps to perfect his pa
pers claiming rebate. The collector
asked him if he had paid his tax as a
dealer, which was due on the first Of
the month. On the dealers saying he
had not, and that it has alwSys been
the custom to allow few days mar
gin for the payment OF this tax, the
collector informed him that the gov.
eminent could only recognize as deal
ers those who had actually paid their
taxes as such on the LIST day OF May,
and only those who had paid on that
date could file claims for rebate. The
law officers of the treasury upon hear
ing informally Of this preposterous
decision, decided that OF course it
would not stand, and that ordinary
accommodation would be granted
dealers in the matter Of paying their
taxes, and every facility would DO
given them in filing their claims for
rebate. The approval Of the decision
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Could Hardly stand ON Her
Feet.

R. V. Pierce, NJ. D., Buffalo, N.
Y: Dear Sir L must tell you
what your medicine has done for
me. Before taking your Favorite Pre-.
scription" | could hardly stand on my
feet, but, by following your advice,
am perfectly cured. The "Favoritc
Prescription" is wonderful medicin,
for debilitated and nervous females.
cannot express how thankful | am t,
you for your advice Yours truly,
MRS. CORNELIA ALLISON.
Peosta. IL.
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The Supreme Courr Refarees.

The Nashville American of Sunday
thus refers to the referees chosen and
announced Saturday by the Supreme
Court in session at Jackson:
judges Sneed and Garner are we'll
known to the profession, both having
been on the bench. Judge Garner
en- the arbitration court and Judge
Sneed on the bench OF the Supreme
Court, after having served as Attor-
ney General for many years.
Thomas II. Malone is lawyer OF
marked distinction. No man in the
State would do the bench greater
credit.
John Frizzell is sound lawyer Of
great working capacity, and for the
special work contemplated to be done
by this court no man is better quali-
fed.
Mr.. Bright lives at Brownsville,
and has the reputation of being an
able lawyer.
Mr.. Caldwell, Of Trenton, is a
young man Of fine promise, pure
character an6 excellent habits.
Mr.. Snodgrass is now a citizen Of
Chattanooga. He has for the past
few years been prominent in politics,
and has the reputation Of being a
great worker and a good lawyer.
| Mr.. Eakin also lives at Ohatta.
nooga, and is we'll known throughout
East Tennessee as man Of ability in
his profession.
Mr.. Kirkpatrick, Of Jonesboro, a
young lawyer of fine character, is one
Of the rising men Of East Tennessee
Upon the whole che judges have
done well in making the appoint.
ments.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08

1t must have been terrible state
Of affairs, that caused the Psalmist to
ask: who can stand before his cold2'
In his day the remedies were few and
doubtful; how much happier should
this generation be, that has as house.
hold remedy, DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup:
so wonderful has been its cures that
millions rise up and call it blessed"
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Price $500.

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08
CHANCERY SALE
OF REAL EQTATE


No, 4547, -R.-Chancery Court of Shelby
county-State Of Tennessee for its own use,
etc., VS.. EliEa 3. Caveline ct al.
10y virtue OF an interlocutory decree for
~ sale, entered in the above cause on the
18th day of February, 1888, i will sell. at
public auction, to tbs highest bidder, In front
Of the Clerk and Masters Office, courthouse
OF Shelby county. Memphis, Tennessee, on
Saturday, April rs, 1883,
within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in city of Memphis. SheI.
by county, Tennessee, to.wit:
Part of Lot No, 3, east side of Tennessee
street, In Butler tract, beginning Mt the in
terseetion of center alley and Tennessee
street at stake the northeast corner of said
lot, runs thence south with the east tide OF
Tennessee street 81 feet TO a stake the north.
west corner Of w B Baley's lot, owned by -
Shanks;. thence east 1S0 feet with the north
| line Of the Shanks-Baley lot, conveyed By W
y Butler to j II Rawlings aud owned BY
Lavalette; thence north with Lavale TO 3
west line u feet to Center alley; thence west
beginning.
Terms Of Sale.-0s credit Of seven
months, purchaser to execute note with ap-
proved security and lien retained fol pur.
chase money.
This March "a, 1888.
X. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master,
By j, M. Bradley, d. O. I'm.
VIM Smith, I II Heiskell, @ W Heiskoll
and ) J Shepherd, solicitors. $50
The above sale IL continued
until Saturday, May IL, 1883.
This April IS, 1888. O
5262 r. J. BLACK. @. and M. y
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BURNETT'S COCAINE
VIII Save the Hair

And keep it in strong and healthy
condition, because it will stimulate
the roots Of the hair, and restore the
natural action upon which its growth
depends.
Burnett's Flavoring Extracts are
absolutelyIpure.
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The Northern Presbyterian Gen.
eral Assembly will meet at Saratoga
on the 18th Of May, and for the first
time since the war there will be dele
gates present from the Southern Gen.
eral Assembly. DR.. T. A Hoyt, Of
Nashville, DR.. William Brown, of
Virginia, and Judge B. NJ. Estes, Of
Memphis have been appointed to at.
tend. This step, it is thought, will
lead to better feeling aud under
standing, and possibly, in the course
Of time, to union of the two bodies.
The causes which led to the division
at the beginning OF the war, as we'll IS
most Of the unkind feelings engeus
dered, have passed away, and there
seems to be no practical reason why
this large and influential Christian
denomination should not be reunited.
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The Coal ON Inspeelorship.

ne NOdA OAA HIS BCCtONShAPs
The appointment of Major W. Il.
Rhea as Coal Oil Inspector of Mem
phis will not shock the community or
surprise anyone familiar with the cir
cumstances. In fact it has been a
foregone conclusion that he would be
appointed Tor some time past. He is
q Democrat in good standing with the
party, held the Office once before, gave
entire satisfaction, and is unquestiona-
bly, capable for toe discharge Of the du-
ties ofthe place Furthermore it was not
q disadvantage or a discredit to him
that he served in General Bates COM
mand during the war, and that they
have been peronahiriends ever since.
Other things Being equal, this ought
to count in his favor, for Governor
Bate is warm hearted man, who
during the war regarded the men
under him as comrades and children,
and whilst he always managed to be
In the thickest of the fight, he never
told them to go into any place of
danger where be did not lead. We
see nothing in this appointment to
provoke discussion, criticism or feeling,
Some gentlemen thought the colored
element said to have aided in securing
the last Democratic victory should
be recognized. This is all well
enough, provided always that the
efficiency of the service and interests
of the people are considered. All
citizens being equal before the law
regardless OF color, it cannot be
assumed according to any recognized
principle in morals or politics that
any man is entitled to a public Office
by reason Of his color. Nor could
any committee or citizen expect to
hold the Governor to any implied or
specific promise made by them in the
heat of political canvass.
The recommendations of all citizens
are entitled to respectful treatment,
as has been accorded. Governor Hsw.
kins appointed oolOred Coal Oil In
spector, who proved to be cypher, at
least as a political factor, and at the
very next election Shelby county went
Democratic. The fees of the Office do
not belong to any party. They are
allowed by law and supposed to be
earned by the incumbent and belong
to him as legitimate pay for his SER
vices. Officials who desire a continu.
ance in Office often contribute liber-
ally toward the expenses of cam.
paign, but this is Of their own choice.
they are under no more obligation to
do SO than other citizens. So far as the
colored Democrats are concerned they
are getting along very well, and hold
fully their share Of offices, if measured
by the test of intelligence and capaci-
ty, and more than their
share according to votes cast.
Some Of them are on the police
force, one or two had positions under
tbs Legislature at Nashville, and still
another was appointed by Gov. Bate
to the important position of School
Commissioner place of honor
sought by many intelligent white
citizens. They are taking care of them
selves as all citizens have to, and do
not, as a class, insist that they have to
be pensioned off and taken care OF.
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Advertising cheatsll!

at has boeome so common to write the be.
ginning Of an article, in an elegant, interest,"
ing manner,
Then run II into some advertisement that
We avoid all such.
And simply call attention to the merits Of
Hop Bitters in as plain, honest terms as pos
sible.
ITO induce people
To give them one trial, which so proves
their value that they viii never use nything
TEE REMEDY so favorably noticed in all
the papers.
RELIGIOUS and secular, is
-, Hsying 9 large sale, and is supplaAtins
There Is ne denying the virtues Of the
hop plAnt, and the prsrrietors ofHop Bitters
heFe shown great SkFeNdne
And ability
tues P Is g BtBIo q H Ss s yASSs i
tion.
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10 al who are suffering from the errors and
inaiscretiops Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, ETC., will send
3 reeiRe,, tbss viii cure you, FREE Os
81 a missionary n South America Send 3
eeIf-adaressod envelope 70 the Rev. JOhKPH 7.
s.sEkE. Station D. New York Oity..
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GUN SUMPIT0
ChanCery Sale Of
Real Estate.


No. 1858 R--Chsncery Court Of Shelby coun-
ty-Sara Ashbrook vs. II O Ashbrook ct al
Ply virtue Of an interlocutory decree for sale,
~ entered In the above cause on the 18Th day
Of April. 1883, | will sell az public
auction, to the highest bidder, In front Of
the Clerk and Masters office, Courthouse Of
Shelby county, Memphis, Tennessee, on
Saturday, May 10, 1883,
within legal hours thu following described
property, situated in city of Mempsis. Shei.
BY county, Tenn, to-wit:
A certain lot or parcel of ground frortipe
en- Market Square and consisting of lot zTS
and the west half OF lot 279, as desisnated cn
the map Of said city, the whole Of laid LOT te
he sold, being bounded as follows: Berin-
ming at the northwest corner OF said lot S7S.
and running theme east with Market street
nity five feet eight and one-quarter inches
20 ez4-lD to a stake; thence Eouth one
hundred and forty-eight and one
half feet q4Sz0 to an alley; thence
west with said alley to the southwest corner
Of said lot T8; thence north with the west
line Of said lot 27S to the beginning, upon
which stands a brick residence.
Terms of sale, cash.
This April 10, 1888.
RI BLACK, @ and M.
By M Bradley, D. @. Il NJ.
II eiskell, Weatherf0rd x HeiskeH. @. W.
Heiskell, Estes Elicit AMI K. NJ. Heath,
s0llcltore. 40 So
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08
Trust Sale.

IN pursuance Of o certain trust deed Ieois-
tered in book No. lle page $50, Registers
ONCE, Shelby county, Tenn, executed by
Philip 7. Jones to the undersigned. convey
Ing the tract Of land therein described, COM
tanning ia acres, moro or less. in range s,
beginning at the corner Of Freemand and
hryant's AZ acre tract turning west 81 chains
o. links TO stake:thence south 81 chains
to a stake on John Williams north bound-
airy line; thence west chains IS links to a
stake; thence south chains so links to a
thence along the meandeIings of said road
eastwardly 43 chains so links to a stake.
thence north 81 chains 60 links to the begin.
ming. Twill, at the request of the beneficiary.
Ihos. Garrett, sell said land at public aucs
ton, 10 the highest bidder, for cash. at the
southwest corner Of Main and Madijo ION sta.
Taxing District, Shelby county, known az
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08
Trustees Sale.

QY virtue Of authority in me vested BY A
and wife, Mollie Bland, and recorded In
book No. 146, page S0i, OF the Register
office of Shelby county. Tennessee, to secure
certain indebtedness therein mentioned, and
default having been made In payment, and bv
request Of the benefciaries therein, I will.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08
AdministraIor,s No1Iae.

HAVING qualified as administrator of N.
IL estate Of II. /. Jones, this therefors n to
notify al pet.ona having claims SEainst said
esiate 70 present them, duly probaied, within
said estate 10 call and settle. 'AV'e o"inh
WU D. y, GOODYEAR, Admir-.
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Electric Light Service.
London Standard.

The electric light has been applied
of late in various cases, where the
effect has been singularly picturesque
Thus, during a congress of Greek
medical men at Athens last year, sew.
eral electric lamps were placed at ele
waited points about the old Acropolis.
and the aspect Of the ruins so lit up Is
said to have been very striking. The
company of Steam Navigation on the
Rhine and the Lake Of Constance
started last year a night service of
steamers supplied with Burgin cleo,
trio lamps, to illuminate the beautiful
banks OF the river. The steamer left
Schatfhausen at fall OF night, and
sailed to Biesengin, and passen,
gers we're enabled TO enjoy
the scenery in those novel cireum-
stances. Further. the falls of the
Rhine have been illuminated at night
by a powerful electric light placed on
the bank. To appreciate fully the re-.
markable appearance of the ioamipg
current so lit up, it is necessary TO
reach the principal rock, on which IL
a small pavilion, and where the
stream divides into two large parts
Again, there is a regular night service
instituted between Cannes and the
Lerin Islands, the vessel being the
steam yacht Cannois, which has n
powerful Mangin lamp, also thirty
four Swan lamps, arranged between
the masts and elsewhere. The cleo
trio light guides the course in the
difficult navigation which often oc,
ours in these trips. and furnishes
many lovely views Of scenery.
For trero,io,,sro., ,..ot..r,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08

Eminent DIR. j. j. Caldwell,
baltimore, Md., ststes: II have used
COIden's Liquid Beef Tonic large
ly in Debility, Febrile and Nervous Dis
eases, and l have found it one of the most
reliable of nutrient tonicS in use or TO be
found in pharmacy" Take no other. }
OF druggists.
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INCREASE YOUR PENSIOE

The PUBLIC LESeER job printing
ONCE constantly receives new tyre Of
the latest styles, aud the Office gener.
ally is kept 10 to the highest standard
Of excellence, =
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08

Kings bill of complaint is from a let
ter written by our New Orleans cor;
respondent, catherine Cole, aud
the second from the pen Of the Amer
leans correspondent at Mobile.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08

MOTHER SWANS WORM SYRUP.
Infallible, tasteless. harmless, ca
thartic; for feverishness, restlessDess,
worms, constipation. 25c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.-Dr. j. c. Rid.
dler says: persons who use Brown,
Iron Bitters always speak we'll of it. Il
Is a good medicine"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08

"You can easily make your skin white
and soft" How" use GIenn'S
sulphur Soap"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08

Of the Washington collector would
throw out the claims Of a very large
proportion Of the dealers Of the coun-
try.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08

For tremul ousness, wakefulnes, dizzi-
ness, and lack OF energy, most valuable
remedy 10 Browns Iron Bitters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08
Father is Getting Well.

my daughters say:
r. How much better father is since he used
Hop Bitters,"
He is getting well after his long suffering
from a disease declared inourable"
And we are so glad that he used your
Bltters. "A LADY Of Utica, N. Y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08

OTTUMwA, IA.-Dr. j. N. Armstrong
says; II have used Browns Iron Bitters
in my family and recommend its use to
others."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-08
Thursday, May 9I. IsSs.

Equity of redemption expressly waired T
sell and convey only as trustee.
~ s. @. MADDUX, Trustee.
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Did She Diep
A Daughters Misery.

eleven years our daughter suffered en-
bed Of misery,
From a complication of kidnsy, liver,
rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility,
Under the care Of the best physicians,
who gave her disease various names,
but no relief,
And now she is restored to US In good
health BY as simple a remedy as Hop Bitters,
that We had Stunned for years before using
it."-THR PARENTS.