Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-14
The Short Letters.
No. 3.
NEW Va


by that name
She remarked that it reminded her of
the Deceive system as practiced in the
South, on women, during the late re-
bellion-viz: Spied her (spider).
| couldn't see the joke, though under
the circumstances i succombeds How
could do otherwise
sin writing of things which are up
permost in my mind, my dear, said I
:" it is impossible not to mention you oc-
casionally.
But" she answered, you can call
me by less venomous name.
what shall / call You, my squaw
| Immediately asked.
"Call me Mrs. T" she promptly
responded or Mrs anything else you
like"
/ saw the force Of the argument at
once. But as Mrs. T. might stand
for Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Toodles, |
somewhat objected to the arrangement
and mildly suggested the difficulty.
She didn't. see it - ~irte
We compromised ON Mrs. Tea.
Which is suggestive of her own favo-
rite beverage. ASA. $3.50
Mrs. Tea and enjoyed our fourth yes
terday immensely
She went to sleep reading the last new
novel, and employed my leisure Tins
firing popping crackers at the cats in the
back yard + Afts3g ~ ~ its.
The fourth of July is not what IT Is
generally cracked up 10 lie; 4, y n III
II is composed of torpedoes, fire
crackers, lager beer and rowdyisn@
I These elements entered largely into
the article on yesterday resulting in a
crowd of chambermaids with brooms
,:; ,hiSt
The torioas glonrA used 70 be gay
and festive hoiday.sFsag
1t has degenerated Of late into a hol-
low day-a halloo day.
The Excise Law, as prevailing in tlfree
bailwicks, has rather smashed the arli5
Gle and rendered it somewhat punereaL
The Excise Law may be all right-but
at present the undersigned ispnable to
perceive II.
True the barbarous .Teutons and such
fellows are prescribed ;, but then why
did Ut they stay in faderlandP, If they
want to drink beeron Sundaysi
That's the question, very pertinently
put. ......--..... ....4
But the Sentus don't seem to suit.
A few of us, more enlightened and
appreeiative citizens begin TO feel that it
is a good law. For Instance
Twas aceostedythis evening by one OF
the Excise Board, while. ] was wander
ing about in search Of a list Aalls,
wherein I might quietly imbibe The
accosting party was hatutaily leaning
against a board fence.
He seemed TO be somewhat unsteady
in has legs ~ (
Likewise in his voice, r4a- 20
He was evidently lRboring under ibe
effects of undue exertions in the cause q
and something unwholr-
some he had eaten. sla.aI --t a.-.- ss
He invited me TO meet him and the
other chaps at Acton's rooms fbat
night. .fJ ts.EsiiB
He remarked in indistinct tones that
they expected to have damgoodtime-
generallysndplayhellw Observation-Disclosures
men. ., - z-r p .H-j So
/ answered L d come -
| went. fAaoIsaZ7DEq
1t was an informal meeting Of the Elk
else Board = .aG .sdMOJ n
: ! was bored. & e. sysalslIh
The first question in order was Let S
have the liquor--the law bedamd.9 f4t
The liquor was brought.
1t consisted Of demijohns Of old
ditto Of old rye-5 baskets of
champsgne-5 dozen of hook, and a
small keg of Jamaica rum.
g / modestly remarked that the Board
seemed to be getting on, and were in
funds sra. - =
To which modest remark one Of the
Board said Youbedam." *.
Another who seemed to be chairman,
but was now on the aoor-not upright,
but horizontaD remarked, dam the ex-
here collation. is er-er spread
by the Treasurer, at his oVR expense p e
So thought, and was satisfied.
| then took a drink with the party
Then another drink with the chairman
(floorman) Then drink all round with
each membeEt a4'ras p -ss a-sea .afs
This is the last remember of the pro-
ceedings, except thatth Board insisted
upon seeing me home in body.
They didn't do it, however, and a
friendly cabman took me home in hack.
Mrs. Tea advises me not 10 attend any
more meetings of the Excise Board
shall take her advice.
She fOrcibly suggested that disorderly
company is worse than none. -
] am compelled to believe her
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1t is said TO be somewhat warm in this
latitude to-day. 80