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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-30
Chancery Sale of Real Estate

NO. z0z, k-Chancery Court Of Shelby oountv
flames Burton VS.. Ed Shaw.
III virtue OF an interlOcutory deoree for saIs
~ entered in the above cause on Inc Al doyS
pubic auotion. to the highest bidder. In tront
OF me CLERK and Masters Office. eopTtba1ss
Oh SHELBY county, Memphis, Tennessee. on
Saturday, February 8, 1888,
within legal hours, the following isecr,had
to-Wit. "'f 4ehh'I
Lot 10, of Almedia TaIbot's subdivision 81
block o., ON the plan of South Mempbis.'
fronting on vert side Of Ruth street fiity H9i
ieet and running back west between payaiisi
ul2L9 feet. 0ne nail
Terms Of Sale-0n a credit of six month,
purchaser t, execute note with s%ecurity. Iien,
retain sd. redemption barred.
This January 1lth, 1883.
RI BLAOK, Clerk and Mastar.
~ Geo. MalloryfD. G. and NJ
WILSON 4 Beard; Humes 4 Poston, Wat
Strons' scruggs 4 Ray, solicitors. "
Ill 112 I1s 14 1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-30

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters gives steadiness
70 the nerves, induces a healthy, natural ioW
Of bile, prevents constipation without unduly
purging the bowels, gently stimulates the cir
culation; and by promoting a Vigorous condi.
ton Of the physical system, promotes, also,
mat cneertulness which is the truest indica.
animal powers.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-30
saturday, February "a, Isss.

within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in or near c ~ of Mem
phts, Shelby county, Tenn, to-wit:
Part OF lot No. II, of the Weakley tract, 80
by 4sO lilo feet deep and fully Described in
The deed to Walker Bros. q Co., on record in
shelby county. in book GO, page 492; also
an Their lot in Me1 phis, being part Of lot No.
z BLOCK 80, South Memphis, 40 feet on the
and 81. Martin street.. and running back west
TO Bayou Gayoso and fully described in the
deed TO Walker Brcs. 4 Co., on record in
Shelby county, in book los. p lge 514.
Terms Of Sale-nn a credit of six months,
purchaser executing rote with security. lien
retaine !, redemption barred.
This January 26, 1888.
RI BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By George Mallory, D.. g. M.
smith X Collier, CAN'T & Patterson. L. 4
f. Lehman, solicitors.
125 1870 1875 lI2 1S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-30
CHANCERY SALE
or
REAL ESTATE.

No. S44s, R-Chancery Court of Shelby coun-
ty-ueorge Q Richardson ct al va Inns
walker ct al and consolidated causes there
by virtue Of an interlecutory decree for
~ sale, entered in the above cause on the
iVtn aay 81 narch, 1852, 10 NJ B "a, page S95.
bidder, in front Of the Clerk and kaster's
once courthouse Of Shelby county. Memphis,
Tenn.i on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-30
Self

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
A Visionary Claimant.

A peculiar individual, Familiarity styled
"the Colonel" who has haunted the capt.
tol for the past ten years to get an imagi-
nary claim through Congress for canal and
railroad enterprises, and who has fur
nished great deal of fun for the page
boys, turned up at the capitol to-day for
the first time this session. He was
nicely dressed and was in the best of
spirits. He said he would still press
his claim for 100000 900, though his
particular business here just now was to
give the Clerk of the House notice that
he had been elected to Congress as
an anti-mOnOpolist from the Fourth dis
trict of Maryland, to succeed Mr.. McLane.
He said the boys in Baltimore, where
he has resided since July last, had held a
special election, and that he was the I'M
animous choice at the polls, which were
held in a barrOOm somewhere near the
Baltimore street bridge over Jones' Falls.
He said his opponent had spent $3.50, 900
buying votes against him in vain. He had
a fully prepared set of credentials, signed
by ePatsey Bolivar" "High Mucky Muck,
of the nineteenth ward :" "Billy the Kid,
the dance house terrOr;" 'DOc Slater, the
King of Clubs" and number of others.
To Oblige the Colonel the clerks took
the credentials and told him
they would be filed, but that it was
not necessary for him to be present any
more until Dec. next, when the Forty
eighth Congress would ASSEMBLIES; that the
chaEces of an extra session were very
slim. While the clerks were swearing
him in, taking his measure so as to have a
chair made for him, and going through
some other preliminaries, the Colonel dis
covered that one of the page boys had
stolen his hat. The Colonel got very mad
at this, and said he thought the days of
stealing at the capitol had passed, but
was sorry to find that they had not. AS
he left the capitol this afternoon he told
Mr.. Horr, of Michigan, Cpl be with you
next session, and between us both we
will make things fly"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
The Raging Floods.

This country, which was but recently
called upon for the relief of the sufferers
by the floods in Europe, is confronted with
the probability of like calls at home. The
Ohio valley is suffering from a wide
spread inundatiOn, and the details as
they continue to lie received grow the
sadder and tell of steadily growing
losses. The lOwlands of the valley are
practically at the mercy of the floods, and
naught but a cessation of the rains can
encourage hope that the waters will re-
cede.
Last year the great Mississippi valley
was under water and the sufferings of the
people were such that relief was afforded
from the Federal treasury in addition to
the large measure of local and private aid
bestowed.
That two cities of the Importance Of
Cincinnati and Louisville, with many
thriving towns, should be in the plight
they are is startling. The loss of proper
ty is great, and that of life may yet
prove serious. But to all this
must be added the damage in
fiicted by the stOppage of business and the
cessation of the employment OfthOusands.
There is danger of a vast section of terri
tory being submerged, and it is to be
hoped that that peril may be averted.
The frequency of such disasters of late
begets inquiry as to how they may be re-
sisted or prevented. The ingenuity of
Europe has been taxed with the solution
of the problem, but with Indifferent sue
cess. There is a periOdicity about these
disasters, and in fact of the whole circle
of modern catastrOphes, that has well
nigh become law governing their occur
renee. and to fight against them seems at
times like battling with fate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
Full of MOIasses.
Neao York Herald.

A robbery committed under peculiar and
ludicrOus circumstances was yesterday
evening explained to the central office
authorities. The story told by the friends
of the victim is that on Friday afternoon a
Well-dressed stranger entered the grocery
store at West Eleventh and Washington
streets. and asked John I'll. Won DOhlen,
the proprietor, who was then behind the
counter, to change a ten-dollar bill, The
groceryman took a roll OF bills from his
pocket and gave his visitor too hYe-dollar
bills, There was in all about $500 in the
bundle of greenbacks which Won nohlen
foolishly displayed.
A short time afterward two men neatly
dressed walked into the store. They APP
peared quite merry and laughed loudly.
One of them said to Won Dohlen that they
had made a rather odd bet and wanted
him to settle it. Won Dohlen asked the
nature of the bet, whereupOn he was told
that they desired to know which of their
hats would hold the most m0iasses, The
grOceryman laughed, but when one OF the
strangers gave him his hat and sand he
would paw for the mOlasses used, Won DOH
len began filling it with the syrup. When
the hat had been filled to the brim Won
Dohlen gave it TO the stranger. A second
after one of the men grabbed the store
keeper about the arms, while his comrade
placed the hat filled with molasses on his
head. Then they rified his pockets and
relieved him of his roll of greenbacks,
After securing the money the men ran out
of the store, and Won Dohlen, although
nearly smothered, started in pursuit, but
after running several blocks gave up the
chase. AS the trick is new the police are
DESTROYS of discovering the ingenious
young men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
The Social. Tax of Gift-NIaking
Ne1n York Times.

The giving of gifts has lost its signif-
canoe when people give because it is eX-
pected of them. 1t would be unfair and
untruthful to say that the mercenary
blight has fallen upon all bridal gifts.
Here and there may be found one who
gives with his token of remembrance the
love and hearty gOOd-fellOwship that
should go with the present. Now and
again one meets in the glitter and splendor
of a wedding "Outfit" a hOmely gift,
the handiwork or the achievement
of loving hands, over which the
bride drops an honest tear as she
sincere trife beside which gems and
gold are dim and poor. But for the most
part, since wedding presents are made for
showing, then the giving is an advertise
ment, an exhibition, competition, And
peOple look cOldly on while they wonder
what will become of all this silver, cera-
mic ware, fancy goods and virtu, What
can the bride possibly do with six berry
sets, four ice cream services and ten
Jewel caskets? Will the surplus go to the
silversmith's or to the pawnbrOker's? 1t
is an appalling suggestion. Then the
generous giyers come in and glance fur
lively about to see if they can remember
what they gave. There are so many dear
friends being married, and oneis social OBJ
legations are so numerous. Young Cresus
cudgels his brain as he looks over the daz-
cling array. Did he give clock set? or a
vase? or piece of hammered silverg or
an epergne? or bronze? He knows that
he has bought all these things for various
people lately. But he has not put him.
self into any of them, and he need not
be blamed if he has forgotten the precise
shape which was taken by his social
tribute. And if Miss, now Mrs., Daisy
thanks him effusiyely for that lovely bit of
Dresden when he has given ftlr-lined foot
warmer, he need not be dismayed. The
marriage table is a bazaar. 1t is personal
only to the bride. She is happy in the re-
Election that she has 1873 separate and dis
tinct gifts, while her dear rival had only
113. To her there is nothing individual in
all that is given and shown. Why should
there be? Only the sum total is that which
touches her pride. The giving of holiday
gifts, so far as society is concerned, is
paving tribute to the observance of an
cient tradition. Wedding presents are
social taxes, When the giver pays, he says,
''thank heaven, that is off my mind"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

sad man on the shoulders, and as he turns
TO the beaming face, says: "Now you
can write your book" The cloud lifted.
The lost office looked like a cage from
which he had escaped. The shook" was
s''rhe Scarlet Letter"
Twelfth Day was recently observed IN
England with special services in the
Chapel Royal, st. James, in the course OF
which the customary royal offerings OF
gold. franklincense and myrrh, in COM
memoration of the visit of the three Kings
or Magi, to Bethlehem, were made on be-
half of ''Her Majesty, the Queen" by two
gentlemen-ushers from the Lord Cham
berlain's office. The Bishop of London,
as Dean of the Chapel Royal, officiated,
assisted by the sub-Dean and other clergy
men. After morning prayers. the Chapel
Verger proceeded TO the royal closet and
conducted to the altar rails Her MaJesty's
representative, where the Bishop received
the offerings in one Of the large gilt aims
dishes, and presented them on the altar.
This ancient ceremony has been observed
by the English sovereigns for nearly eight
centuries.
Old men give wise counsel where eX-
perience alone is the guides "Washing-
ton,'' says a new historian, ''once decided
that the Erie canal was not practicable y
Sam Houston thought One-half the money
Congress voted to Morse to build the first
telegraph line ought to be devoted to en-
| courag e mesmerism. Dave johnson,
Postmaster General, declined to buy the
telegraph patents for government fol
100000, on the ground that it could not
earn expenses. Ezra Cornell spent two.
thirds of MOrse's appropriations laying the
| first poor starveling telegraph under
ground instead of stretching it like @
clothes line. Timothy Howe was sure q
fifty-cent tax on whisky could not col
lect as much as 81 tax. Seward thought
! $4,000 men would put down secession
The old Baltimore merchant to whom
Poe's poems were submitted Endorsed
them: EHere is man fit for nothing what
ever" Franklin rather thought the
stamp act a smart recommendation. Com
modOre Vanderbilt told his son to buy M
railroads outside of New York State. Ole
age is for counsel, but it ought to come
from the "Amen" benches. All the wis
dom in Spain and Portugal discouraged
Columbus, but pretty woman said to the
sailor:
| ''As well to die and go,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

WNOting sour EmOry's' expected recep-
ton OF the Georgia Federal District At
torneyship, the Philadelphia Record re-
marks: emory Speer, an Independent
Democrat in Congress from Georgia, is to
be nominated by President Arthur for
District Attorney Of that state, which is
another indication that party differences
are disappearing. The only important
difference between them is, that while
President Arthur in his message recon-
mended immediate and extensive reduc-
lions in the annual revenues including
"A substantial reduction Of the duties
upon cotton, iron and steel, sugar, mo-
Iasses. silk, wool and wooden goods Mr..
Speer in the present session has opposed
such substantial reductions. But in the
prevailing confusion Of parties upon this
as well as other questions such variance
is not taken into account This is very
true, with the exception Of Mr.. Speer's
Democracy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
A Practical Proposition.

Cteceldnd P1d1n-DedteF IDeha.J.
The substitute to the House tariff bill
which Mr.. Flower, Democratic Represen-
tative from New York, proposes to move,
will, if it become law, abolish all the in
ternal revenue taxes except those on dis
titled spirits. Mr.. Flower claims that
such a law would reduce the revenue
about $50, OOO,OOO His idea is that the
passage of bill like his would be a real
and great relief, and that the readjust-
ment of the tariff could then be wisely
left to the next Congress, which will have
six or eight months to deal with it and
will, before its meeting in December next,
be fully informed of what the people want
and need in the way of change of duties.
We presume the idea at the bottom of this
will find indOrsers among rational pro-
tpctiOniStS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

Representatives of the WoOl-GTOwers'
Association have had an interview with
the representatives Of the wool manufac-
turers. and the latter have declined to CO
operate with them. The wool growers
threaten, in consequence, TO use their in
fuence to prevent the final adoption Of
the wool schedule. Here is the tariff
matter put plainly. If sheep were raised
inside Of so much brick and mortar, in
stead Of roaming in the fields, there might
be concord. As it is, wool manufae-
furer is a baron while a grower may
be wOntedly elassed under the genus
farmer. To protect a farmer, in the eyes
Of a statesman like HiscOck, would be
absurd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
A SamnIe Will Suffice.

The object of protective tariffs, in many
instances. is to enable parties, who Other-
wise would not be able to do so, to set up
in business, and award them profits IN tie
shape of the enhanced prices upon tner
products, created by the protective duties
levied upon foreign wares Of Ike uescrip-
ton. One of the best proofs OF TINS Is
furnished by the plaintive walls OF the
Northern charcoal iron manufacturers.
In the House Of Representatives the
other dav. Mr. Buchanan, of Georgia, pro-
duced testimony showing that charcoal
iron Is manufactured in this State and
put on the cars at fifteen dollars ton
The manufacturer who gave this testi-
mOny before the Tariff Commission says
he can make coke iron at from ten to
twelve dollars ton at the place where
the charcoal iron is produced. Yet eX-
Governor Curtin proposed in the
House last week to raise the
duty from seven dollars TO ten
dollars ton on charcOal-made pig iron.
What is sought is protection from the
cheaply manufactured iron of Georgia,
Alabama and Tennessee, and the round
about way of securing this protection Is
by putting a prohibitOry duty on foreign
iron. Between the home manufacturers,
who are surrounded by all the favorable
conditions for production, and the foreign
importer, the consumers of the country
could have, and should have, cheap and
abundant supplies Of iron.
There are localities where producers of
charcoal iron are as favOrably situated as
those of the South. but there are numbers
who would have TO go out of the business
were it not for the heavy duties levied for
their support. The masses are taxed for
the benefit of these particular individuals.
The item of charcoal iron is but parallel
TO numerous other items of the tariff.
The shrewd beneficiaries of protection
see that the time is rapidly approaching
when the competition of Southern pro-
ducts will put an end to their spOliatiOn
of the people. To postpone their downfall
is the object of these virtual drOnes. 1t
rests with the people to say how much
longer they are willing to be despOiled.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
A Charitable Suggestion.

Whv not make a compromise? The
star route defendants are rich, and can
give back to the Government a good pOr-
ton of the money they have taken from
the Treasury by dishonest means. The
Republicans, especially those who have
been fortunate enough to secure office,
have had the benefit of the funds secured
by the conspiracy. Let the party take up
a subscription among its wealthy men,
bers to raise an additional sum for resti-
tuition. The national banks in especial
can afford to give literally toward such a
DurDOSp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
Somewhat Inconsistent.

PAiladeIphid ECenlRg Ne7os'
The fact is that the refrain go west;
Young man." which comfortably settled
writers in the East delight to shout in
chorus, is delusive fallacy. There is
nothing in it, practically speaking, and 1t
is calculated to do harm. These writers
are ready enough to advise other people
and their children to 90, but for them
selves and their families the East is good
rrrh
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
The Land of the Free.

IHtfIUeLIIVtu LsccVFUs
The people of Florida have fixed to-day
for the display of agricultural and man.
ufacturing resources at their annual State
Fair. Along our Northern frontier there
is bowling winter, and the people who
live there are glad to huddle near the fire
indoors. What diversity of interests, Oc-
equations, aims and desires lie between
these wide EXTREMIST In Florida the
strawberries are ripening; in Dakota
about the only growing things are icicles
What a country
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

According 10 the W ashingtOn Republican,
unless the Senate shall appoint a presid-
ing officer in the room of Senator Davis,
whose term expires on March 4th next,
the President will call an extra session
for the election Of Mr.. Davis successor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

T tftuttI I77FtE 2 49,
Senator-elect Bowen, of Colorado, ac,
oording to Senator Tabor, has no moral
basis. A man with $5,OOO,OOO ought 70
have no difficulty in buying second manu-
article of that sort in w ashlngtOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

Governor Ordway of Dakota is charged
with engineering a scheme for the re-
moval Of the capital of the Territory from
Yankton to FOresburg. Ordway owns
property at the latter town, hence the
charge against him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
Savannah's Imnortance

Our valued contemporary, the Baltimore
Sun, alive to the wishes of its numerous
Southern readers, sent a member of its
editorial staff to report the celebration of
the Sesqui-Centennial anniversary of the
founding of this city. After abiding to
the chief historical associations connected
with the Forest City, our contemporary
kindly adds:
''After the war Savannah recovered
rapidly from its losses. Its population,
which in 1860 was %, 292, grew by 1870 to
p. 235; by 1880 to 80, 709-taking rank as
the siXty-SecOnd city in the United States
in point of population. Its commerce has
more than doubled in the last two de-
cades. In the year ended January so,
1882, its imports were worth $S47 ,694; its
exports $40, AS, $50, having a total foreign
commerce Of $40. 593, 5S3, and ranking next
after Baltimore, which had in the period
mentioned total commerce Of $54, 366, 1914.
The growth of Sayannah's commerce may
be judged from the fact that her foreign ton
mage, which in 1860 was 92,64S tons, fell
by 1870 TO Sc, 10 tons, and leaped in 1880
TO 13l ,353 tons. With her excellent harbOr
and the many railroads which will in the
future be found centering there, Savannah.
already the seaport of one of the most wide
awake Of Southern States, will doubtless
obtain, before she celebrates another SEES
qui-Centennial, population and wealth
Of which she at present has hardly dared
to conceive
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

Crises in France are getting to be de-
cidedly aU fdt. Ii is extremely Obliging
on the part Of one set of statesmen to step
down and out and let others in. But as
long as French ministries remain group
ing Of just 50 many figure heads cabinet
crises will continue fashionable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

Governor Ireland, of Texas. has advised,
in message to the Legislature, that vac
cination ne made compulsory in that
State. Il am. as a rule" he says, every
thoroughly opposed to paternal govern
ments. but on this subject l am as firmly
fiXpd."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
surprising Information.
> VI p TITS
CkicaQo Times.

Secretary Teller says that soldiers are
not entitled to farms unless they 90 on the
land and cultivate il. 1t will surprise the
readers of congressman speeches on pen
sion bills TO learn that there is anything
to which soldiers are not entitled.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

1t is said that there are a number of
Democrats who will not oppose motion
to 20 to the Speakers table and take up
the Senate's tariff bill. This bill, though far
from being an equitable measure, is much
fairer than Pig Iron" Kelley's scheme.
The tariff snarl grows the more intricate
the longer our SOlOns fool with it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

The Paris Figaro went into an eXtraOr
binary speculation on the 25d ult.-nOth-
ing less than the purchase of all the mar
bles in the Tuileries, now being demOlish-
ed and removed pieeemal. These frag-
ments were Of various cOlors-mOstly
broken small. They We're further broken
mp into paper weights, to which buttons
were attached, after the design OF a cele-
brated artist; and the said paper weight,
duly authenticated by the Figaro, sold to
subscribers at francs each as memen-
toes. some of these fragments of marble
were from the Imperial chapel, some from
the EmperOr's salon, others from the Sale
dos Epfas
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

The late Earl Of Ashburnham's cOllec-
tiOn Of manuscripts is offered for sale to
the British Museum. They have an une-
qualed range, extending from the Saxon
period to letters Of Cromwell. including
the refusal of Hampden and others to pay
ship money. There are 1000 volumes.
The price will probably be $500, 900. The
Times points out that if Great Britain
hesitates TO purchase the collection,
America is certainly ready to do so; that
Chicago holds bequest for the purchase
Of library. Germany has already been
treating for the purchase of the manu-
scripts.