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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-07-03
FR0M NHARLE0I
FROM SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, July 3.-In the registra-
ton, the negroes are largely ahead of the
whites.
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CANDIDATES.

WEARE AgTH q TO ANEouNoE
iidate for reelection to the Congress OF tho
limited States.
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Saturday. the I'd day OF August,

for the uaymeut Of the notes therein described,
nroeeed 10 sell between the hours prescribed by
law. In trent II the ONCE Of Monsarrst Mont
romery, on Second street. between CoTrt and
Madison streets, in the city Of Memphis. TO the
hirhe.t bidder, for cash. 81 public cutlery, the
property mentioned IN said Trust deed; to-Wit;
A certain lot Of land, situate IN shelby county,
In the city u Memphis. described a. follows
to-wff. One half Of lot 81 known as the Arse
nj grounds. and Designated upon the plan 81
Cherry a Callwells subdivision q said traci.
made "a the l6fh dEy q January, $50. ~ n O.
III CIoirt street. and heinE the west half Of LOT
No. lli 50 feet and ruuninE back IN parallel
lines al rirnt anrics With aid street 1881 feet
10 an aIicy. lfis feet wide. being rals, OF one
haifof he ssms lot conveyed BY J. n. and o.
~ Ucrklo. on the 18th dag q January, ISIS,
Il j. i. Haley. HE equity Il redemption D.
waved. I believe t1e title 10 % 5000, put
-'' gro. n. M0ESARRAT.
fnlt1 Trustee.
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FROM NEW YORK.

A special from New Orleans says that
an issue between the displaced officials
and Gen. Sheridan has been made to.day,
in the refusal of the City Controller to
pay the salaries of the municipal officers
appointed by Gov. Flanders. The refu-
sal was based on the opinion recently
promulgated bv the Attorney General.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-07-03

TN PURSUANCE OF AIDED OF TRUST
| executed 10 me hy Matthew Mulyey. on the
18th July. 1886, and duly recorded In t9e Reg
ister's ofice OF shelby county in book No. 81.
part "a, pages 22i, ~ and %, ! will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-07-03

Il ocKs. sAPFS. IRON SHUTTERS AND
/ : RailinEs Of ever description manni actured
ID orier. SAFES repaired IN vorkmaniike man
ner. Bells huns and any kind Of house work
-. ioo-5-u
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

LOST TnIE.-Let any man pass an even
ing in vacant idleness, or even in reading
some silly tale, and compare the state of his
mind when he goes to sleep or gets up next
morning with its state some other dayiwhen
he has spent few hour in going through
the proofs by facts and reasoning Of some Of
the great doctrines in natural science. learn
ing truths wholly new to him, and satisfying
himself by careful examination of the
grounds on which known truths rest, so as
to be not only acquainted with the doctrines
of themselves, but able to show why he be-
lieves them, and to prove before others that
they are true, viii find as great difference
as can exist in the same being-the differ
ence between looking back upon time un-
proftably wasted, and time spent in selfim-
provement; he viii feel himself in one case
listless and dissatisfied in the other comfort
able and happy. In the one case, if he did
not appear to himself humble, at least will
not have earned any claim to his own res
pect; in the other case he viii enjoy proud
consciousness of havingb by his own exertions
become wiser, and therefore a more exalted
nature. Lord BroBghaD,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11
HANDKERCHIEF FLiRrATIoNs.

come genus has recently reduced to a
system the popular habit of getting nm air
tatlons by means of handkerehiefs. The
language of flowers is out Of date. It's too
elaborate and roundabout mode of convey
ing the tender emotions. Commend MS to
the handkerchief. The use oft is 50 handy
so natural, and SO easily acquired, that apy
one who has tried it will at once perceive
Its advantages over the old complicated sys-
TEN. The handkerchief, too, is suggestive
IN connection with firtations. Think Of
the troubles that poor Desdemona got into
by not taking proper care of that IN. starred
handkerchief which tba Egyptian woman
gave to old Mrs. 0thello Truly, a. his
Moorship remarked, "there' Is magic in the
web of T" Let any one look in Of Satur.
day afternoon, to the matinees at some Of
our theatres, and he will say there is vast
deal OF meaning in handkerchief. Bat
hitherto it has been an unwritten language.
and those who use it have known but little
OF It's fundamental principles. Hence the
many mistakes and misconceptions which
too often follow, just as with two persons
eonversing in language with which both
are unfamiliar The following key NAV
serve as useful guide to the young of both
sexes who are ambitious TO acquire this ele-
CANT accomplishment
Drawing across the DESTROYS of get
ting acquainted.
Drawing across the eyes-I am sorry.
Taking by centre-You are too willing.
Dropping-We will be friends.
Twirling in both hands--Lndiferenc
Drawing across the cheek-I love you.
Drawing through the hands, hate you.
Letting it rest on the right cheek-Yes.
Letting 1t rest on the left eheek-No.
TWirling in left hand-I wish to get rid of
you.
Twirling in right hand-I love another.
Folding it-I wish to speak with you.
Over the shoulder-Follow ME.
Opposition corners in both hands-W ait
for me-
Drawing across the forohead-We are
watched.
Placing on left earl have a message Tor
you.
Letting it remain on the eyo-You arc
cruel.
Winding it round fore-fnger-I am en-
gagged.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11
SPEAK KINDLY.

Much Of the happiness in this world ari-
ses from giving Inference to hasty. unkind
words Many a sorrowfuI hour and sleep
less night have been spent brooding 0 Ell
some harsh or angrv WOOD, Which mas drop-
ped from the lips, in a moment Of uugardcd
passion. How much pain we would save
ourselves and others, if we would gard all
our ways and actions. Kind words, spoken
in the right time and place, do more to heal
the wounded spirit than all the gold which
this world can give. They cost nothing
while they enrich the heart and scatter sun.
shine all around, winning many true and
faithful friends
A little word in kindness spoken,
A smile, perhaps tear,
"Has often healed heart that's broken,
And made friend sincere"
How indellibly does little act Of kind
ness, performed at the right moment, i'm
press itself upon the mind.
Many years ago a little child stopped to
admire the flowers in beautiful garden.
1t was an orphan, and already had felt the
hand and bitter pangs of an orphans lot
The owner of the garden noticed the child
and spoke kindly to him,
"Do you love fowers?" said he
"Oh, yes. We used to have beautiful
flowers in our garden.
The man gathered some and handed them
to the boy, saying as he did so, here is a
nice little bunch for you" The child took
the flowers in manner that plainly told his
gratitude. 1t was an act of spontaneous
kindness, and scarcely thought of again.
Years went by, and through toll and power
ty the child grew to manhood. 1t is said
from ordeals like this sometimes come our
best men. So it proved in the case of this
orphan We now find hin respected and
beloved by all that know him. Through all
these years he has never forgotten the man
who so long ago spoke that kind word.
When he again met him il was not in the
beautiful garden, cultivating the fragrant
flowers, but in the cold and dismal abode Of
poverty. Then his was the hand stretched
fourth to help the white haired old man in
his hour of need. Thus the little act of
kindness was doubly repaid, bringing to our
mind the words Of the beautiful hymn,
"Kind words can never die.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11
OCTOBER.

Upon the brown and far off hills
The haze lies soft and blue,
Where nuts are dropping thick and fast,
Where Summer wild flowers grew.
The Naples gold and crimson leaves
Like blood-stained banners gleam,-
And purple aster's ope their bloom
Beside each forest stream.
The woods like some grand temple stands
Beneath the glowing skies,
While down the long dim aisles, the haze
Like slumb' ring incense lies.
No organs deep, majestic notes
Come peeling on the air
No choral strain triumphant flies
Along those arches fair
No voice is heard-no sound, save but
The brooklet's rip'ling flow,
Or whistling quail in covert thick,
Where scarlet berries grow.
Perchance some frightened rabbits tread,
May wake an echo there,
Or drowsy hum of honey bee
Fall on the dreamy air.
The sanaower and the golden rod
Their gaudy hues unfold,
And seem as if some Midas touch
Had changed them into gold.
The grapes in purple clusters hang
Upon the clinging vine,
And in the orchard, mid the leaves,
The ruby apples shine.
But through the forests, DER the hill
a voice comes whispering low
II murmurs of the wintry winds
And of the falling snow.
The crimsoned leaves to earth must fall,
And breezes o'er them sigh
Oh sad it seems that augbt so fair
Should ever fade OF die.
We read on every falling leaf
This lesson most sublime,
That Resurrection's holy power
Shall triumph over time.
For though the summer flowers may fade,
The Spring with sun and rain
Shall call them from the vale
To bud and bloom again.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

\ Tower OF SKULLs.-Lamertine in
his Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, writes
as follows:-"W When was about a league
from Nisa, the last Turkish village, almost
on the frontier of Servia, saw large
tower rising up in the midst of the plain, as
white as Parian marble, | sat down under
the shade Of the tower to enjoy a few mo-
ment's repose. No sooner was l seated
than raising my eyes to the monument, /
discovered that the walls which | supposed
to be built of marble, or of regular rows Of
white stone, where composed of regular
rows of human skulls. Bleached by rain
and sun, and cemented by a little sand and
lime, formed entirely the triumphal arch
which now sheltered me from the rays of the
burning sun; there might be from fifteen to
twenty thousand In some places, portions
Of hair were still hanging, and waved like
lichen or moss, with every breath of wind.
The mountain breeze was then blowing
fresh penetrating the innumerabIe cavities
of the skulls, and sounded like mournful
and pIaintive sigh. These were skulls of
fifteen thousand Servians who had been put
to death by the Pacha, in the late insurree-
ton in Servia However, Servia is now
free, and this monument viii teach their
children the value of independence, by
showing them the price at which their fore
fathers purchased it.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

resist'ess force Of six thousand pounds, is
attached to the animal
For five years past, Mr. Barnum has
been endeayoring to secure an animal Of this
species, and ordered his agent in Africa, to
secure one without regard to cost.
Mr. B. p Clayton, Mr. Barnum's S agent,
a few months since wrote that he could Sc
cure one for $4,000, but that the British
Government were making every exertion to
secure it for the geological Garden in Lon
don. Mr. Barnum sent word that he must
have this one, ifit cost much greater Ae-
cordingly, the gorilla was brought to Amer
lea, and is now safe at the Museum.
When standing upright it is about five
and half feet in hight, apd is about the
color of an elephant. Its face has more the
appearance Of a human being than Of a
monkey, with an eye exactly like that of a
human being. Itshand is as delicate as that
of woman 5, and it would not seem possi-
bic that there is in it such muscular power.
This morning it exhibited an intense ha-
tired Of Mr. BrothweH, who was yesterday
instrumental in its capture.
Professor Dawson feeds the animal upon
vegetables, but allows nothing of acid to be
placed in the cage 1.-THE gorilla becomes
irritable it is soon quieted by placing few
cloves or nutmegs in its cage
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

A DAY.-A Day 1t has risen upon us
from the great deep of eternity, girt round
with wonder; emerging from the womb Of
darkness; a new creation of life and light
spoken into being by the word of God. In
itself one entire and perfect sphere of space
and time, filed and emptied of the sun.
Every past generation is represented in it;
il is the towering of all history, and in SO
much it is richer and better than all other
days which have procededit. And we have
been recreated to new opportunities, with
new powers-called to this utmost promon-
tory of actual time, this centre of all coming
life. And it is for to- days work we have
been endowed; it is for this we are pressed
aud surrounded with these faculties. The
sum of our entire being being is concentra-
ted here; and to-day is all the time we abso-
lutely have - Chopin.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

LIVE FOR OTHERS. God has writtn up
on the flower that sweentens the air, upon
the breeze that rocks the flower upon its
stem, upon the rain drops that swell the
mighty river, upon the dew-drop that re-
freshes the smallest sprig of moss that rears
its head in the desert, upon the ocean that
rocks every swimmer in its channel, upon
every pencilled shell that sleeps in the cav
erns Of the deep, as we'll as upon the mighty
sun which warns and cheers the millions OF
creatures that live in its ight-upon all has
he written, None Of US liveth to himself -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

The passion of the French, for theatrical
amuaements, and the patience with which
they will wait at the doors of theatres for
the sake of obtaining good place for wit
Messing the performance are well known.
At great crowded French theatre woman
fell from the gallery into the pit, and was
picked up by one of the spectators, who,
hearing her groaning, asked her if she was
much injured. Much injuredl exclaimed
the woman, Il should think am. | have
lost the best seat in the very middle of the
front row.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11
HOTELS.
WASHINGTON HOTEL.

This large and commodious house, having been
re taken by the subscriber, is open for tho re-
ception Of visitors and bOarders. The rooms are
large, well ventilated, and comfortably furnished.
The table viii always be supplied with the best
the n arket can afford. The Bar is stocked with
the choicest liquors In short, it is my purpose
to keep a FIRST GLASS HOTEL. Thanking
the public for past fsvors, respectfully solicit =
renewal Of their patronage
N B. Hacks will run constantly between the
Hotel and the Springs.
mayl7, 67:Iy WM. DIBERT, PrOp'r.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

DUP 4 SHANNON, BANKERS,
IL BEDFORD, PA.
BANK OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT.
Collections made for the East, West, North and
South, and the general business Of Exchange
transacted. Notes and Accounts Collected and
kemittanees promptlymadc. REAL ESTATE
bought and sold feb22
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MORRISON HOUSE,
NJ HTT MN \

II IN n IANDDNJAN1 7 =
have purchased and entirely renovated the
large stone and brick building opposite the Penn
syiyania Railroad Depot, and have now opened II
sor the accommodation Of the travelling public.
The Carpets, Furniture, Beds and Bedding are all
entirely new and first class, and / safe in say
ing that can offer accommodations not excelled
IL Central Pennsylvania.
refer 70 my patrons who have formerly known
me while in charge Of the Broad Top City Hotel
and Jackson House.
may25:tf JOSEPH MORRISON.
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'rLL teach you to play pitch and toss! I'll
fog you for an hour, I wIn.'' ''FOthor,n in
stantly replied the incorrigible, as he balanc-
ed a penny on his thumb and finger, "Tll toss
with you to make ii two hours or nothing
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

A BIcEEEISG pair of Quakers were lately
heard in high controversy, the husband ex-
claiming, Il am determined to have oae quiet
week with thee!n But how wilt thou be able
to get it?'i said the taunting spouse, in ''reit'
eraiion,' which married ladies so proyok-
iDgly indulge in. II viii keep thee week
after thou art dead, - was the Quaker rejoin,
dor
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

GOVERN THYsELF.-An Italian Bishop,
who had endured much persecution with a
calm and unrufied temper, was asked how
he attained such a mastery over himself
by making a right use of my eyes, said
he II first look up to heaven, as the place
whittier I am going to live forever. | next
look down upon the earth, aud consider how
small space of it viii soon be all that l oc-
cupy or want. | then look around me, and
think how many are far more wretched than
| am.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

INITIATE the example of the locomotive.
He runs along, whistles over his work, aud
yetnever takes anything but water when he
wants to "wet his whistle
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

QUIIP thinks it rather remarkable that while
several thousand feet are required to make
one rood, single foot properly applied, is
often sufficient to make one civil.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11
DANIEL BORDER,

DANIEL BORDER,
- PITT STREET, TWO DOORS WEST or THE BED
FoRD HOTEL, BEBFoRD, PA.
MATCHMAKER AND DEALER IN JEWEL
RY. SPECTACLES. &C.
He keeps on hand a stock Of fine Gold and Sill
ycr Watches, Spectacles Of Brilliant Double Rein
ed Glasses, also Scotch Pebble Glasses. Cold
Watch Chains, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, best
quality Of Gold Pens. He will supply tO order
any thing in his line not ON hand [apr.2s. 65.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

MAKE the heart right, and the man will
be right, the woman viii be right, the child
will be right; make the men, women and
children right, and the name viii be right;
make the homes right, and the town and
city will be right; make the towns and the
cities right, and the States win be right, and
the nation viii be right; make the nations
right, and the world win be right.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

BEAR AND FoRBEAR. If we would have
life move on smoothly, we must learn to
bear and forbear We must indulge the
friend We love in the little peculiarities of
saying and doing things which may be impor-
tant to him, but of little moment to us.
Like children, we must suffer each one to
build his playhouse in his own way, and not
quarrel with him, because he does not think
our way the best.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

"AMI not a little pale?'' inquired lady
who was short and corpulent, of a crusty old
bachelor. ''You look more likea big tub p
was the blunt reply.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

n YES! TES!-The undersigned has taken
~ cut auction license and tenders his services
70 all who have sales or auctions TO cry. Give
Aim call Post Office address, Spring Meadows
Bedford county, Penn'a.
Aprlj.tus HENRY B. MOCK.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

AN Irishman applying for relief being told
to work for his living, replied, "If ! had all
the work in the world, l could'n do it,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

''I HAVE the best wife in the world" said
long suffering husband ''she always strikes
me with the soft end of the broom
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

A gentleman met another in the street who
was i'll ofconsumption, and acosted him. thus:
"Ah? my friend, you walk slowly" "Yes, ,"
replied the man, "but am going fast,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

II won't do to be so devoted to tender
hearted wife as to comply with her request
when she asks you-'Now tumble over the
cradle and break your neck, my dear, won't
vou?''
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

CoLERIDGE was descanting, in the pres
enco Of Charles Lamb upon the repulsiye
appearance Of the oyster. ''It ism hand
some, Coleridge, said Lamb; but it has
the advantage Of you in one thing"
'What is thst?' queried Coleridgs, who as
every body knows, was an exhaustless talker.
1T knows when TO shut its mouth, was
the reply
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

Men make their wills, but wives
Escape q work so sad;
Why should they make what all their lives
The gentle danes have had
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

FooTE expressed the belief that a certain
miser would take the beam out of his own
eye, if he knew where he could sell the tim
her.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

AwoMAN's tears are generally more effect
i've than her words. In such cases, wind Is
less powerful element than water,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

IT is singular fact that ladies who know
how to preserve everything else, can't pre-
serve their tempers. Yet it may easily be
done on the selfsealing principal 1t is only
to keep the mouth Of the Uessel tightly closed.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

'sPATRcK, how long has it been since you
left Ireland ?'' Eighteen months, my Lord;
but I've been there twice since"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

The more a woman's waist is shaped like
an hour glass, the more it shows US that her
sands of life are running out.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

A man who bumps his head against that of
his neighbor isn't apt to think that two heads
are better than one.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

WHAT is the difference between rifeman
who shoots wide Of the target, and a husband
who bIoel.~..- Lis wire eyes? The one miss
es his mark and the other marks his missis.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

A LADY fellinto a river, and poor boy
rescued her. When she was safe, her hus-
band handed the brave fellow shilling.
Upon some Of the bystanders expressing in
dignation, the latter said, as he pocketed
the coin, 'Well, may hapif IHddn't saved
her. he'd have given me a sovereign"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

GIL take the resp ponsibility, as Jenkins
said when held out his arms for the baby.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

Iris not so much trouble to get rich as j
is to tell when we are rich.
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RATES OF ADVERTIsfN(4.

RITES OF ADVERTISING.
All advertisements for less than 8 months 10
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@es Of every kind, and all Orphans Court and
other Judicial sales are required BY Law to be pub
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per line All Advertising due after first insertion.
A iiberai discount made to yearly advertisers.
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A BosToN wit, defining the difference
between an accident and misfortune, says:
IF Andrew johnson should fall into the
Potomac river, it would be an accident.
lAndy j. don't like water, and if he should
ever get out again, that would be a misfor-
tune.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

VINO is the, greatest poulterer in Shaks-
peare? Claudius, King ofDenmark, because
he "murdered most fouls
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

A GENTLEMAN called to see tenement
that was to be let. 1t was shown to him by
pretty, chatty moman, whose manners
charmed her visitor. "AFe you to be let,
too?' inquired he, with laDguishiug look.
Yes, said she II am; I'm to be let
olona
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-10-11

Nearly every evil has its compensation. If
a man has but one foot, he never treads on
his own toes.