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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27
The Port of Memphis.

The river is two feet higher than it
was yesterday. Business was dull this
morning, and the weather clear and
pleasant.
The following are the arrivals and de-
partures since our last
Arrivals.
Steamer Maggie Hays, New Orleans
Mississippi, ST. Louis.
Norman, Louisville.
Petrolia, White river
City of Cairo, st. Louis.
Golden Eagle, Cincinnati.
Guidon, Arkansas.
Departures.
Steamer Maggie Hays, Cincinnati.
Mississippi, New Orleans.
Norman, New Orleans
Boats in Port.
Guidon, Golden Eagle, City of Cairo,
Des Arc, Petrolia.
Boats Leaving To-Day.
Cairo and 81 LOuis-The City of
Cairo, Capt Bob X. Riley in command,
is the regular St Louis packet this
evening, leaving at five o'clock.
Ticksburg and New Orleans. The
famous steamer Henry Won Phul sails
southwark this evening at five o'clock.
She is splendid craft, with gallant
crew, headed by Capt J. Frank Hicks.
Her clerks, Joe Banfil and Jas. Champ
lin, are steamboatmen of the first water.
White Rirer.-The gay Petrolia leaves
for White river this evening. Captain
Oris Colby commands, and Messrs A.
Knox and r. Sulcrif preside in her Office.
Miscellaneous.
Mr.. Roberts, engineer, by Government
appointment, of the proposed improve
ment of the Ohio river, is making pre-
liminary observations.
The Des Arc will start tor Vicksburg
on Saturday, and the Guidon for the
Arkansas the same day.
Fifteen feet of water, is the report
from the mouth of Arkansas to Little
Rock.
At Louisville yesterday the river was
rising with twelve feet in the canal A
large fleet of coal boats bound south
ward, had passed.
The Memphis and ST. Louis Packet
Company recently bought one Of the
large wharfboats lying at Cairo. 1t is
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LOST.

II OST-LAST EVENING". AT THE NEW
IL Memphis Theatre or on the street. large
sized POCKET BOOK, containing $40 in
national currency and greenbaoks and a small
anount-of postal currency. The Pocket Book
was inscribed wv W. Dedriek, Kalamazoo.
same will be literally rewarded by restoring it
70 the owner, Mr. W. W. Dedrick. at the office
Of Meyers a Dedrick. &c North Court street,
Memphis, Tennessee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

CHOLERA AND How TO PREVENT IT.
Use Humphreys Homeopathic Cholera
Specifies. They are particularly valua-
BILE as preyentives used morning and
night, and prompt in subduing the diar
rhea or the fully developed cases. Fam
lily and pocket cases containing full d.
rections, at s. 90 and 50 90 %
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omce. No. I3 Madison street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY.
M H M p HIS:
Evening. Sept. ~, 1866

LOCAL NeTIoEs, inserted among the
reading matter, will be charged twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

SORRY for you, France and England
Your perfumes are shut ont of this
market by the tariff Still more sorry
for those who buy the trashy limitations
of your extracts Meantime all hail 10
the intelligent millions who would rather
buy Phalons Night Blooming Cereus"
than receive any other perfume as a gift
Exeter NeWS Letter %
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An ELoPEMEST CAsE-There was an
elopement case yesterday, the hero in
the case being John H. Fuchs, CON
nected with E Meyers dry goods store,
in the Ayres Block A full description
of his person, dress, etc, was furnished
the police, this morning, by some friends
Of the lady. What will they do with
him if arrested -?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

NoTIcE-Any one wishing to engage
in the drug trade now has an opportu-
nifty to purchase an interest in first
class drug store, on Main street Ad-
dress Druggist" lock-box al, Mem
phis. Rapidly declining health is the
cause Of sale.
MENPHls. Sept "a. 1866. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

PITTsBURG CoAL-Brown & Jones, Of
fee 247 Second street Branch Office
374 Main street-R. c. Hite, agent 43
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FOR SALE.

NOR sALE-Two THROUGH NEW YORK
IL X. X. Tickets at discoun'. Inquire g.
Al Main street 20
UOR SALE-$2OOO WILL BUY A 6O-H0RSE
IL power Engine and Boiler complete. S2OOV
ali the gearing for a Merchant or Grist Mill in
good order, ready to put to work. In ten days
the above will be sold at bargain; one-third
cash, the balance on six and twelve months
time Address lock-box 469, or Il. Parkhurst,
corner South and Tennessee streets. 70
LNOR SALE-A. GOOD sECoND HAND
II Carriage. nearly new. Would suit very
well Cor a ha k. Can be iouaht at BARGAIN.
Apply at Hicks & Smiths Livery Stable, Jeifer-
son street, near rostoffce, or to
MOSBY Il D0Ri0N,
q SOl Front street. up stairs.
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SWORD, Torch AND oNPAss.-The
sword to kill, the torch to burn, and the
compass to divide out the soil we bought
and the soil we live upon. This is the
language used against US as Southern
people. Shall we calmly permit those
making use of such expressions to pre-
scribe and prepare for us all of our Pills,
Bitters, TONES, Cough Medicines, Chill
Specifics, etc, at time when better
medicines are offered by our own kith
and kin p The Great Southern Pre-
parations" are made in the South buy
them and you will never regret it, %
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sword, Torch. COmpass,

Those who are willing to kill you with the
sword, burn everything in the South with the
torch, and divide our lands with the compass,
shall they prescribe and prepare all your Pills.
Syrups and your Female Medicines, at time
when better ones are prepared in the South and
offered you by your own kith and kim"
BY THE POWERS ABOVE, exercise your
own Judgment, stand upon your own dignity,
and buy from those who are qualified to give
satisfaction
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roles. All youths and maidens in love,
or likely 70 be, should attend and profit
by the tale Of woe of Juliet and her
Romeo. Mr.. Barrett has all the neces-
sary qualifications to make a splendid
Romeo, in looks and acting, and all
lovers Of the drama who contemplate at
tending, may anticipate rich treat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

FIRST IN THE FIELD AND READY FOR
AcrIoN. j. Fellowes & Bro, merchant
tailors, No. 80 Union street, Leno Block,
between Main and Second, are just re-
ceiving their fall stock of cloths, cassi-
meres and vestings; chinchilla and bea
yer overcoatings of all shades silk, vel
vet und plush vestings cassimeres and
grenadines of the most beautiful styles !;
grey, brown and blue jeans; black, brown
and drab velveteen, for sporting suits;
business coatings and fancy cassimeres
of every shade and variety, all of which
they are ready to make up on the short
est possible notice, in style and at prices
to suit ALL AS for the reputation of Mr..
J. Fellowes as a cutter, he is well known
TO our public. 30
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BOARDING.

DUARDING.-TH OR FOUR GEN,
ID tlemen and wives can be accommodated
with rooms aud board by early application at
SO Main street, GayOsO Block. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

SOUTHERN PoLIcE Court Twenty
seven cases were on the docket last even
ing, and sixty-one dollars collected. A
man was fined five dollars for driving in
the gutter Mrs. Taylor was assessed
twenty-five dollars for keeping house
of ill-fame. A party of six ladies-two
white and four black-were up for using
abusive language to each other They
were let off by paying one dollar cost
each. A negro named Henry Seaver
was arrested for committing rape. In
the First District, this morning, nineteen
cases were disposed of and forty-three
dollars collected
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

Advertisements intended for the THEAT-
RICAL BULLETIN should be handed in
during the evening to insure insertion, as the
forms go to press very early in the morning. +
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Marriage and Celibacy. Essay of Warn
ing and Instruction for Young Men. Also, dis
eases and abuses which PROSTATE the vital pow
ers, with sure means of relief. Sent free of
charge in sealed letter envelopes. Address DR..
J. SKILLIN HOUGHT0N. Howard Associa-
ton Philadelpnia, Pa. 3-63
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

Our Public Directory TO strangers
visiting Memphis we offer a !; { clever. reli-
able business men, under the a 'nv1 head, on
the first page of the PUBLIC LEnGER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

0uR jon 0FFIcE.-The PUBLIC LEDGER
job printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most ap-
proved patterns of type, borders and
presses, and is better prepared than ever
to accommodate the mercantile public.
Our prices will continue to be the most
reasonable in the city, while our work is
guaranteed to give satisfaction We have
the only complete printing office in the
city, ard will continue to give our Gus
toners inducements no others in this
market can afford. Call and see I
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English Female Bitters

We're prepared specially far the above class of
diseases and complaints. and with confidence
We recommend them to all who may be suffer-
males. One single bottle will test their efica-
cy. No female who has been and is suffering
with chronic female complaint, should fail TO
be cured by their use. 1t invigorates and
arouses the whole system, and restores nature
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GREExLAw OPERA HoUsE-The Pearl
Of Saroy was presented in a very
creditable manner 81 the Greenlaw
Opera House last evening, Miss Emile
Melville personating Marie in q style
that pleased the audience. Sam Ryan's
"Peviot was good, Mrs Tannehilrs
" Conchon excellent and Mr. lille
" Lanselot worthy Of him. Tonight
Buckstone's Pet Of The Petticodts will
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
Mail and passenger trains leaving Men,
phis at GAS am. by city time,
connect at Chattanooga with trains
for all important points in Georgia,
East Tennessee, Virginia, North
and South Carolina. Passengers for
points south of Grand Junction, and for
points on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
either north or south of Corinth, leave
Memphis at GAS am, making close con-
nections. Express train leaving Memphis
at l:45 p. m. makes close connection with
the Nashville and Decatur Railroad
for Nashville, Louisville and all
important points North, East and
West Time to Nashville, Is hours and
As minutes. Baggage checked through.
Through tickets and information can BIO
procured at l3 Court street. 70
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G o N POW D E R.
n. s. TAYLOR a. co. Agents

r.. S. TAYLOR a. CO., Agents
FOR THE
r AFLIN POWDER COMPANY.
ERgtAN FG. FFG. FFFG RIFLE
BOwDER.
premium DIAMOND GRAIN,
pucK-sHooTING AND MISSOURI RI
FILE,
And wholesale dealers in
SHOT RAR-LRAD AND GUN-cAPs.
No. o7S Front Street p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

A New bedroom 1t is nothing I'M
usual for bummers, when on a poet
ical bust, to retire to rest on the side
walk, or take the street for their bed
chamber, the gutter for their couch,
with the curbstone for a pillow, the sky
for blanket, and the stars for night
lights Such cases are represented in
the Police Court every day, but early
this morning stray Pidgeon was found
asleep in a street car by policeman and
accommodated with an apartment at the
station house. He paid six dollars for
his lodging.
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DIRECTORS: co

DIRECTORS:t fft
j. j. MURPHY, J.. CuMMIsGs JOHNSON
f.. N. APPERsoN, John 1. o. RATION
j. 7. FRANK. L. A. NELSON
+. NJ. CASH.
V'HIS INSTITUTION is PREPhKED TO
receive Der osits, to buy and sell Exchange
on ali the principal commercial cities. and to
make Collections OK this city and all principal
points in this section.
Remttances promptly attended 70.
j. j. MURPHY, Pres'L
FIN CASH. Secretary. ~
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the instruments to study surgery at some
Radical college
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W. +. CooLBAUGH,. Pres. Union National Bank
AMOS 4. HALL, Treas. c. b. x Q. X. r..
Il. q. HALL, Hall, Kimbark AZ Go.
CLINTON BRIGGs. Ewing, Briggs N Co.
J. G. DoRE, President of the Board of Trade
JAS. c. FARGO. Sup't American Express.
JAMES Ii. bowen. Pres. Third Nati.n ! Bank,
FRANCIS G. HOFFMAN,, ex-Lieut Io. oInOr.
l.. Y. MUM, Mum x Scott Elevator.
j. A. ELLIS, Pres. Second National Bank.
CHICAGO Sept. %, 1866.
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NOR SAFE.

Fox SALE.
A large stock of superior
PIT Il - Ii II r. q 9 q "A L.
in quantities to suit purchasers.
BIGLEY, MELLERSH * CO.,
% 81 Jefferson street.
NOR sALE.-AN ADAM PRESS. PLATIEN
Il igx25 inches, withsteam apparatus complete;
will be sold low if applied fol, soon. 1t is. in
good running order, and may he seen running
any day in our possession.
Apply to, or address, o
NOR SALE.-TYPE METAL (BETTEk
L than bubbetl for sale low, by
WHlTM0RE BROS,
PUBLIC LEDGER office.
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INTERFERING IN FAMILY AFFAIRS If
it was not Solomon it was some one
equally wise, who once said never inter
fere in family quarrel Last night a
man and his wife, who reside in Pinch,
opened their tongue batteries at each
other, when friend interfered, and was
soon thrashed by the husband. Both
parties were arrested for fighting, the
friend lying in the station house all
night, and this morning on being brought
before the Com missioner he presented a
very sorry appearance, looking as ii
some one had stepped on his nose. He
was discharged, and left court wiser
man. His opponent failing to appear,
twenty-five dollars was forfeited to the
police fund
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-27

New CeTToN. steamer Mollie
Hambleton brought the first new cot
ton from Tunica county, Mississippi
twenty-five bales raised by Col. L. W.
Dale and consigned to o. c. Boone *
Co. Also the irst from st. Francis
county, Arkansas, raised by Judge W.
T. Jones, of Linden, and consigned to
Simpson, Sanders & Co. She also had
several bales for Black, Estes & Co, and
Taylor, Cole 4 Co, bringing in all thirty
bales to the city. The Mollie is fine
steamer, with splendid set of officers,
who have made her very popular in the
St. Francis river trade. She has changed
her day of leaving, and will depart here
after on Tuesdays, going through to
Wittsburg
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DRING YOUR JOB PRINtlNG 10 The
ID PUBLIC LEDGER, where the prices II
uniform and low. and where you are SURF to
get 6ne work.
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Special Notices.

Special Notices will BIO Inserted in this col
umu for ten cents per line for ench insertion.
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SPECIAL CARDS.
DEsOTO INSURANCE.

TRUST COM PANY,
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
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DR0MG0OLE & CO.'S
King, of ChillS.

BRANDON, MISS. Sept. 70, 300
MEssRs. J. b. LINDSEY a. Co, Brandon: After
having tried the skill Of an eminent physician
without permanent cure, was induced TO try
a bottle of Dromgoole 4 Co.'s King Of Chills,
which, am happy TO state. effected an entire
cure in both cases, and eheerfully recommend
il to my friends. Yours, etc.,
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Office. Desoto Block, Madison St.
Capital................ pssOO,OoO.
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CONSUMPTION.

Should never be neglected. as il may soon lead
to serious results, and IL you will send and pro-
cure a large bottle Of our Amygdaline PectO-
raj " for your Lungs, you viii be perfectly de
lighted with its effects. II is prepared By the
regular medical profession
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MENPHIs, Sept "a, 1866.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-13
F0UF Z'S NTiX'TU RE.

7He Best Lintnsent for Man and Beast Nou
an Use
This is safe and reliable Remedy for the cure
Of rheumatism, Painful Nervous Affections,
Sprains, Burns, Swelings and all Diseases requir-
ing an external application on Man.
On Horses it will never fail to cure Poll Evil,
Fistula, Old Running Sores, or Sweeney, if prop
erly applied. For Sprains, Bruises, Scratches,
Cracked Hoofs, Chafes, Saddle or Collar Calls,
Cuts or Wounds, it is an Infallible Remedy. Try
It, and be convinced Of its efficacy.
r He UNA TI.S1N.
Persons afflicted with this Disease, no matter OF
how long standing be promptly and efectual-
ly cured by using this Mixture. There is nothing
in the world so sure and so good to take away
bad Corns and Frost Bites as this Preparation
Try it and satisfy yourselves.
Price IS and IS cents Bottle.
Prepared by S. A. FOUTZ & BRO, at their
Wholesale Drug and Medicine Depot, No. ll6,
Franklin St. Baltimore, Nd. For sale at
P. II. TROUT'S Drug Store,
Main ST., Stanton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-13
Baltimore Advertisements.

BaltlnlOrG Au V0IClSGmGnTS
T,nE FLORENCE COMPANY
l.Otk-STITCH
CHI ES.
The only Machine having the Reversible feed
movement, was awarded the highest premium,
gold medal at the late exhibition of the .Ameri-
can Institute
COPY OFREPORT or COMMITTEE ON
SEWING Nh CHIMES.
The Florence Sewing Machine Company, sos
Broadway, for the Best Family Sewing Machine.
Reasons: {A3
l. Its simplicity and great range of work
g. Its making four different stitches viz the
Lock, Knot, Double Lock, and Double Knot
g. The reversible feed motion operated by SIM
ply turning a thumb screw, enabling the operator
to run the work from right to left left to right,
and perfectly self-fastenng to theend ofthe seam.
f. The perfect finish and substantial manner in
which the Machine is made.
s. The rapidity Of its working, and the quality
of the work done.
g. Its self-adjusting tension.
THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE is the
most perfect Sewing Machine in the world. 1t
makes four different stitches has the reversible
feed, sews either way; has self-regulation ten
sion, and will not get out of order. l55 Balti-
more street.
BUY THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE,
and if you are not perfectly satisfied after three
months trial, you can return it, and get your
money. Office No. l55 Baltimore Street.
February 9-1yr, t5&
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In all diseases Of SWINE such as Coughs, Ulcers in
&C. &c, -t his a naass' SsasaA
one-half paper
;;i' !: :; :! 81 E;
entirely prevented. If given in time, certain
preventive and cure for the Hog Cholera.
Price % Cents per Paper, OF Papers for ST.
PREPARED By
3. "A. FOUTZ 81 BRO,
AT THEIR
WHOLESALE DRUG AND MEDICINE DEPOT.
No. 116 Franklin st., Baltimore, Nd.
For Sale by Druggists and Storekeepers through
out the United States.
For sale at
p II. TROUT'S Drug Store
Main St., Stanton, Va.
SIIklNER'S BALSAMIC COUGH SYRUP
For Coughs, Colds, Group Whooping Cough
asthma, Bronchitis, Splitting cf Blood
Pain and Weakness Of the Breast, Diff
cmty Of Breathing, &c.
TNIIIS Syrup is purely VEGETABLE COMPOUND
1 Iris pleasant to take, and never does injury
but owing to its purifying qualities, must do
good under any circumstances. Its effect is truly
Notwithstanding calming and allaying the
most violent Coughs; Purifying, Strengthening
and Invigorating the whole System calming and
soothing the nerves aiding and facilitating Ex-
pectoration, and healing the Diseased Lungs, thus
striking at the root Of Disease, and driving it from
the System.
No child need die of Group if this Syrup is
properly used and used in time. Mothers having
croupy children should watch the first show of
the Disease, and always keep this Remedy at
hand.
For Coughs and Measles, this Syrup is most ex-
cellent. Experience has proven thatitis equalled
by no other Preparation.
Price 80 cents per Bottle.
Prepared by S. A. FOUTZ & BRO, at their
Wholesale Drug and Medicine Depot No. JIG,
Franklin st., Baltimore, Nd. For sale at
P. II. TROUTS Drug Store
Main ST., Sfaunton, Va.
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D.
Journals of Politics. Literature, Fashions,
Market and Financial Reports, Interesting Miscel-
lany, and News from
ALL PARTS OFTHE WORLDll
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DARBY & cos

DARBY & COS a
NO. 2o6 WEST BALTIMORE STREET
AND
NO. LIBERTY STREET,
BALTIMORE, MD.
$500 Boxes Oranges and Lemons.
$500 Boxes Raisins.
Is Gases Figs.
so Trails Dates 5A
600 Bags Almonds and Filberts.
$50 Bags Palmnuts and Walnuts.
800 Bags Ground Nuts.
10000 Cocoanuts.
5000 Cases assorted Fresh Canned Fruit.
1000 Cases assorted Syrup.
500 Cases Catsup and Sauces.
2,4OO Cases Canned Meats.
500 Cases Poultry.
1000 Cases Condensed Milk.
24o Cases Sardines.
$50 Cases Oysters and Lobsters
800 Gases Jellies and Preserves, assorted
1900 Cases Pickles.
500 Pkgs Pigs Feet, Triple and Tongues
700 Cases Mustard French.
1000 Cases Brandy Peaches.
100 Gross Armour Oil.
300 Gross Writing Ink.
200 Gross Mason's Backing.
1000 Bbls. Self-Raising Flour
5000 Boxes do do.
$50 Boxes Yeast
100 Reams Emory Paper.
500, 900 Havana and Domestic Cigars.
$500 Gross Smoking Tobacco.
$40 Gross Pipes, assorted.
600 Cases Maple Sugar.
10000 Cases assorted Candles.
Which can be furnished on reasonable terms as
ley can be purchased for elsewhere.
DARBY & CO.,
Wholesale & Retail Dealers
September l-l2mo.-one fourth paid.
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P O e t r Y.


If YOU SHOULD E'ER GET MABRIED.
If yeu should e'er get married, John,
FI9tell You what TO do
Go get little tenement,
Just big enough for two,
And one spare room for company
And one spare bed within it
And if you'd begin loves life Alright,
You'd better thls begin it,
In future be moderate, John,
Aud let the stuffed chairs wait
One looking glass will do for both
Yourself and loving mate,
And Brussels, too, and other things
Which make a fine appearance,
If you can better afford it, they
Will better look year hence,
Some think Il ey must hv. p;ctur John,
Superb and costly too;
Your wife will be a picture, John,
Let that suffice for you.
Remember how the wise man said
A tent, and love within it,
Is better than splendid house,
With chickering's every minute.
And one word as to cooking, John,
Your wife can do that best
For love, to make the biscuit rise,
Is better far than yeast
No matter if each day you don't
Bring turkey to your table,
Twill better relish by-and-by,
When you are better able,
For all you buy pay money, john
Money that very day
You would have your life run smooth,
There is no better way,
A note to pay is all ugly thing,
(If thing you choose to callit,)
When it hangs Ger man who has
No money in his wallet
And one thing more remember, John,
To keep aloof from strife,
And never, never, NEVER speak
A cross word to your wife,
But if you can not keep it back,
And burnings still require it,
Go whisper it into your gun,
And then-Go out and fire it,
And now, when you are married, John,
Don't try to ape the rich
1t took them many toilsome year
To gain their envied niche
And if you'd gain the summit, John,
Cook well to your beginning,
And then will all you win repay
The care and toll of winning.