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The following stories are constantly report
ed in the newspapers, and as often as once a
year they all find lodgment in one setting OF
another throughout the country. 1t is time
they were set at rest.
Number One. That Charles Dickens is hab-
itualIy in pecunary difficulty; that he lives be-
yond his means, and is obliged to 60 into
chancery once or twice year. That he has
made up with Mrs. Dickens and they now live
together again.
Charles Dickens is not only in the yearly re-
cept of very large sums, both nom his books
and his readings, but he is one OF the best
business men in England, outstanding his
means most iudiciously, while his beneyolence
is nobly conspicuous His wife has not come
back 10 him, but still lives in her own estab-
lishment in London, while his residence is at
Rochester, thirty miles away from the city.
Number ItoO That one Of Mr.. Lonrfel-
lows daughters was born without arms !: that
she draws and paints beautifully with her
feet st
This error arose from photograph which,
by a mistake in position, gave the impression
OF an armless child.
Number Three. That Samuel Rogers, the
English poet, kept million pound note framed
and hung up in his library. MA
hio TIC WAS olslTIcu ny all EnSuSutildn IN
America, and was first printed in foolish
account Of some London authors in a book
called ''Pen and Ink Sketches" The writer's
name was John Ross Dix, who hoaxed the
reading public in various ways
Wander -Four. That the lyrical poem be-
ginning II am old and blind" was written by
John Milton. tfe
The piece was written by lady of Phila-
delphia, some years ago, who never pretended
Milton had anything to do with it.
Number Fire. That Humboldt said of Bay
ard Taylor he had never met with traveller
who had gone over SO much ground and seen
SO little.
This malicious anecdote was invented by
an envious lecturer in New York, who wished
to write down Taylor and write up himself.
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"Aunt who lives at Highbury,
And keeps a circulating library, -

HOPEFUL LOYALTY. At Pine Bluff. Ark is
paper called the Southern Vindicator, and
this is the style in which the editor John
George Ryan, he signs HIMSELF vindicates him
self:
Il am not inclined to be an assassin, but If to
destroy a tyrant is assassination, then would
destroy the tyrant.
And it has been proved President Lincoln
was the elected head and voluntary servant of
the Radicals, who purposed the destruction Of
the South, and succeeded in their hellish
designs. rA &M -EHN&G
was opposed to and fought against Lincoln
ana his tyrants, and ever will.
When the news of his death reached me
rcjoiced.
When learned that a man who never iden
lined himself with the Confederate cause
struck the tyrant low, l thanked God that he
had selected an instrument from tho heart of
radicallsm, right under the tyrants guns, to
deprive America OF a radical tool
And when laid down my arms, after
bloody struggle for Independence, L thanked
God, from the fnlness of my heart, that Abra-
ham Lincoln did not live to mock our
misery"
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Poetry.
The Evening offhc Year.

We reprint the following exquisite verses fro,
'waysde Poses," collection OF original and select
ed poems edited by Robert Buchanan:
Now dark and dry is piled the wheat,
The wine-press feels no stained ieet,
The white moon slrinks her sickle clear
And voices OF the air repeat,
ut Is the evening OF the year."
Why have missed, while men have found?
Men smile that corn and wheat abound,
And children cat the ripened ear;
gaze at them from barren ground;
IL is the evening Of the year.
love II seems but yesterday,
A chi d in fresh green fields L lay'
And dreamt OF thee where skies Wcfc ciear
But withered leaves bestrew my way
1t is the evening Of the year.
o flce that have never seen!
Somewhere on earth with saddened mien
Thou waitest full of sober cheer; 4
C me! where the reaper's foot hath BEEN
1t is tho evening Of the year.
Come 10 me, my love, my fate,
Ere all be cold and desolate!
Come! have sought thee far and near:
Come! lest wither while l wait;
II Is the evening OF the year.
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IMPORTANT to LUMBERMEN
.ua 2 .u5 ht --AND- f.gt .
Owners Of HemlOck Lands!

fJNHE AMERICAN PATENTED IMPROVEMENT
Il TANNING COMPANY, OF New York, own the
exclusive right in the United States for the manufae
ture of an imperishable "EXTRAC1'' from Hemlock
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that any one who may get out but three hundred
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freight. ift1
The Company does not propose to sell Territorial
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The Company will send competent men to superin-
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manufacture OF the Extract. Ns1 saI
As guarantee of success to parties entering into
this business, the Company will contract to take all
the Extract manufactured under their process at fifty
cents per gallon, delivered in Boston or New York.
Parties In Maine desiring further information as to
terms, &C., may call upon or address CHARLES
HALE, General Agent for Maine, "a Maine street,
Bangor, where models of the apparatus may be seen
nOv13d3m 5. III. KENNEDY. Prest.
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store to Let.

this office, WAN "easS executed az
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ROCHESTERR.R.

'' Af1INANUEMENT.
##6aHE on and after Monday, Dec. II. 1866.
sS@3x trains VIII run foliows; ~ '''''
Passenger trains leave Saco River FAR por,,., -.
$50 and 300 A. NJ, and $40 +. NJ Leave Po,I, a.
ior Saco River 7.15 A. NJ, zoo and 5.i5 r. Nj N
leave Saeo River for Portland $50 A. NJ Ieaye
Portland tor Saeo River l2.l5 L. M.
~ Stages connect at Gorham for West 0Orham,
Bridgton, Lowell. Hiram, Brownfeld, Ezyeburg,
Conway, Bartlett, Jackson Limington, Cornish, POI
ter, Freedom, Madison, and Eaton. N. IL.
At Buxton Center for West buxton, BOnny- Eagle,
South Limington, LiIningt0n, Limerick, Newfeld,
Parsonsfeld and Ossipee.
At Saccarappa for South Windham, Windham Hill
and North Windham, daily.
By order of the President.
Portland Dac II Ihil;-dI
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Baron Haussman is the most wonderful
man in Paris AT word from him houses
fall and palaces rise in their place. could
quote the Phoenix" only have heard that
fabulous bird-which l believe to have been
simply grilled towl-so often cited, and re-
member LOO that Sheridan, even in his day,
was weary of the feather-singed monster.
which he heard White head describe ..Iike a
poulterer.' Ifintellect has its march in the
world, as think, we have heard, it must be a
very Dead March in SAUL" compared to the
advance" OF Improvement here. You drive
to the Northern Station, knowing every house
en- route-every house and shop, beginning
with the umbrella depot, where "Engish is be-
spoken and where "a man speaks Dutch. .
and ending with the creme,ie by the station,
which, i'll spite of its innocent name sells more
'rhum" than cream, which is always open
when you arrive by the morning mail You
cross over to Calais and go to London, paving
? short and alfectionate visit either on your
1tna sAunt who lives at Highbury, $3.50
And keeps a circulating library"
or to her Grace the Duchess, who receives at
the Castle You are away a fortnight, and
then re-arrive at the Northern Station You
are lost, 1 assure YOU. You look for some ia
miliar landmark, and in its place you see the
skeleton OF a great house or of an immense es-
Enlistment. Bricks and mortar must have
risen fiom the earth like the mythic soldiers
OF Thebes. Old Paris is, in fact, the monster
dragon, and Baron Haussman the Cadmus of
modern times. 1 walked round the New
Grand Opera only yesterday, and on get
ting to the corner OF the Rue Chausee dan
tin, | thought l would call on Madame
de La Crucne-Cassee, where we used
to dine SO well and sup SO pleasantly.
well" says the disconnected reader, IL sup.
pose she was out, and there's an end of this
prosy story" "Outp my gentle and polite
reader, where there was no apartments no
house, no street; even the "Office tor the sale
of Materials was removed to another street.
The hospitable house was remembrance
Gone-pulled down-Hausmanized.-
Letter.
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How Many Thousand Can Testify 10 Thi.
by Unhnppy Experience.

Young men troubled with emissions in sieep,-a
complaint generally the result oil bad habit in
youth,-treated scientifically and perfect cure war
ranted charge made.
Hardly day passes but we are consulted by one or
more young men with the above disease, some OF
whom are as weak and emaciated rs though they had
the consumption, and by their friends supposed 10
have it, All such cases yield To the proper and only
correct course OF treatment, and in short time are
made TO rejoice in perfect health.
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POETRY.
THE FOUR SUITS.

Rich gems on her white arms sli''sred anu
Rich Jewels were in her hair o..h,n.
ming thrOng.
The faircst Of all the fair.
F.irest Of All whom Fashion and Wealth
Had bound In their fettere OF foid
Can ewes 40 bright ever lose their hght
Can such fairy forms grow Old
Old and yellow, and withered aud wan.
Palsied and hagsard and bent,
Grudgngly giving backward glance
10 the time 10 hcedlessy spent
wbv sneak Of that when the hours run BY,
The Intoxicating hours.
ClitIer and sparkle, and huttsr and naSh'
Music and jewels and houofsE
Tn the maze Of the waltz she Is borne along.
Tho maze Of the maddening dance
liar dark ewes look un from his shoulder no"
To Ills face with loving glance
wistfolIy tender, yet wilfully proud
Asahi yh- born maiden will n IL.
She would fain DO sovereign Vueon VI A'
Yet She Is but woman still.
And knows that 70 give TO his hand, unsoush''
The reins OF her ardent soul,
Il 10 lose her value, and gain OF MS hehIe
But part, instead Of whole.
Wbirl onward Ye are well-matched pair.
Beauty and fortune and BIRTH
Yet. soldier noble and maiden fair,
Ye must both Of ye come to-barth'
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sixty-Five Prize Medals.
THALBERG's OPINION.

ct consider Chiokering & Sons Pianos be-
yond comparison, the best / have seen in
America. 3 InALbntNu,
"ChAir'n Jury on Musical Instruments"
Chiekerinr Pianas, OF which speak the re-
nowned artists in their eongratulatory testimo.
mails 10 the Messrs. Chickering. are the greatest
possible depth, richness and volume OF tone,
combined with rare brilliancy, clearness and
perfect evenness throughout the entire scale
and. above all, a surprising duration OF sound.
the pure and sympathetic quality Of which
never changes under the most delicate or pow
During the past forty-throe years this firm
has manufactured
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES
LATEST FROM ALL QUARTERS
FROM WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, March 25.-There is
large and increasing party in the Senate
who will be unwilling to vote for the ad-
mission of any Southern State that does
not provide for the education of its peo-
pie.
In the Senate, the House was requested
to return the resolution for adjournment
The Committee on Commerce reported
a resolution authorizing the head of the
Engineer Corps to employ FIVE civil en-
giueers in the work of surveying and i'm
proving the Northwestern rivers, which
was passed.
A bill authorizing the employment OF
twelve additional examiners in the Patent
Office was passed.
Mr. Sherman, from the Committee on
Finance, reported the House joint reso-
luton, directing that the several millions
now held by the Secretary of the Treas
ury, the proceeds Of property captured
during the war, shall at once be conveyed
by a warrant into the United States
Treasury, and only to be drawn by su-
thority of law.
In the House, numerous bills were In
troduced and referred to appropriate
committees
Mr.. Schenck offered a concurrent
resolution that each House Of Congress
shall adjourn on the 2Sth of March, to
assemble on the first Wednesday in May,
or the FIRST Wednesday in June, or the
first Wednesday in September or Novem-
Der, unless the President of the Senate,
or the Speaker Of the House, shall
declare ten days previous to either of
these dates that there is no occasion for
the meeting of Congress at such time,
which was adopted by the following
vote I eas, So nays, 81.
The Speaker presented letter from
H. A. Smythe, Collector at New York,
requesting to be allowed to appear by
counsel before the Committee on Ex-
penditures, and produce witnesses in
his defense. The resolution granting the
request was adopted-yeas so, nays So.
A resolution directing the Clerk of the
House to present to the Secretary of
State the Supplementary Reconstruction
bill passed last Saturday, over the Pres
idents veto, was adopted.
A joint resolution was passed author
izing the Secretary of War to build two
dredge boats for the United States, at the
mouth of the Mississippi.
Logan introduced concurrent resolu-
ton, directing that all amounts of mo-
neys not estimated for or asked for by
the Navy Department, for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1868, and now under
control of the Navy Department, be con-
veyed into the Treasury of the United
States, which was passed.
The Senate resolution prohibiting per-
sons in diplomatic service from wearing
uniforms not previously authorized by
Congress- was passed.
A resolution was adopted that the
Southern States shall insert in their new
Constitutions provision requiring the
Legislatures to establish a system of tree
schools, which shall afford adequate OPP
pOrtunity for public education to all
children of said States
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FROM ST. LOUIS.

ST. LoUIs, March 25-The locomotive
on the Union Pacific railroad now
reaches point four hundred and ffy-
three miles west of this city. The track
is being laid at the rate Of one mile per
diem.
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10000 PIANOS,

In the construction Of which they have intro
duced every known and valuable improvement;
They have invariably been selected and used
by all Of the worlds acknowledged great artists
who have visited this country professionally,
both for private and public use.
THALBERG
ct consider Chickering & Sons Pianos, be-
yond comparison. the best have ever seen In
America"
GOTTSCHALK.
"I consider Chicksring & Sons Pianos SUI
perior TO any in the world. :,
"They are unrivaled for their singing quail
ties and for the harmonious roundness OF their
tone. There is a perfect homogeneity through
out all the registers. The upper notes are re-
markable for a clearness and purity which do
mot find in any other instrument, viii the base
Is distinguished for power without harshnesS
and for a magnificent sorority"
WEHLL.
"Your Pianos are superior to any I have ever
seen in this country or in Europe.
II have never heard tone 50 perfect II
and It's quality is capable of change to meet
every sentiment. This Is q rare power, and is
derived from the perfect purity Of its tone. to-
gether with It's sympathetic, elastic and we'll
balanced touch"
POZNANSKI.
During the past eight years ! have con.
stantly played upon the justly-celebratedE rard
Pianos; yours are the only instruments that
have found, either here OF. in Europe, to equal
them in all their points of excellence"
Watson's Art Journal Of Nov. IL. 1855, says:
Madame Abel performed on the new Chicken
ing Grand, which took the Gold Medal at the
Fair Of the Massachusetts, Charitable Mechan-
ics' Association, held at Boston last month.
a. IL Is the noblest Instrument zoe eUer heard IN
a concert room"
II may be satisfactory to eur patrons and
friends among ths public at large to state that
Testimonials have been received from all the
leading artists who have visited or are now re-
siding in the United States few Of whose
names, besides those above, we append:
Leo. De Meyer, +. Hoffman,
nj. Strakosch, Alfred Jael,
Gustav Satter, Julien,
Ii. Sanderson, J. Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon, And many others.
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FROM CANADA.

OTTAWA, c. W., March %. Important
dispatches have been received in refer
ence to the movement Of troops and gun
boats, but the facts are withheld for the
nresant
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EUROPEAN TESTIMONIALS.

Received during the month Of August. 1866.
LONDON, July Is, 1856.
MEssRs. CHIcKBRISG 4 SoEs-Gents: have
much pleasure in enclosing doeuuent signed
By the first composers, musicians and profess
sors in Europe. / held your Pianos, in such
high estimation wide my certifcate) that l felt
il my duty to take one OF them with me TO Eu-
rope to ascertain the opinion Of my professional
brethren. Tho enclosed certificate will prove
how unanimous they have been on the subject;
I beg to forward, at the same time, letter l
received from my friend Mr.. Collard. which /
am sure must be gratifying to you.
have the honor to be, gentlemen. yours very
truly, JAMES NJ. WEHLI.
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CAR u.

1t is with feelings Of pride, as American man
ufacturers, that we publish the following testi-
monials. whick have been received by US re-
Gently:
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THRUST SALE.-f3y virtue Of Deed Of Trust
executed b. Wm PARIS 70 me. az Trustee,
on the stu day Of January, A. d. 1861. for the
purpose Of securing the amount Of the debt
therein specified &, TT. ID. Cornell. recorded in
The Rerister's olfce q Shelby county. Tennes-
see. in book A.. pages 30. 81 and - I will.
on "WEDNESDAY. the 9Th day Of April, 1851,
between the hours Of d an. and Il N, expose
20 sale 70 the highest bidder, for cash. on the
premises. the following property. A certain
rafrei Of LAND 10 John Overton's addition 10
the city Of Memphis, contained IN three lots.
Nos. 40 go and 81. jointly fronting On Clay
line Of sixth street 1851 feet. Il being the sane
property conveyed % Vim. Paris b. John
Overton. On the 11h DAY 81 Nay. lsta Tue
title is considered rcrfeci, but ! only sell and
waived. JAS. III. LAWRENCE,
4
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Aguo Pills, commonly called Blood Makers.

To those afflicted with one, two or three
weeks Chills, and for the enlargement Of the
spleen, these Pills are comm sndable.. For Neu-
ralgia they are unexceptio nable, giving per-
good standing can obtain the prescription, and
see from what they are composed. Prepared
only by d. +. GOODYEAR, at his Drug and
Apothecary Store, $40 Second street.g
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Onion Sets and Buttons, red and silver skin. (;
Glover Seed, red and white Turnip Seed, all
kinds, fresh and genuine, for sale by
d. +. GOODYEAR.
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DRUGS.

r ANDRETH's GARDEN SEEDS, FRESH
Il and genuine, Just received by
d. f. GOODYEAR.
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Pure Drugs. Fresh Drugs, Chemicals. fine
Perfumery, Combs, Brushes, .Sloonges, Patent
Medicines and Fancy Goods. iutt received and
for sale by ID. +. GQODY EAk.
p Apothecary, 80 Second ST., Memphis.
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DISSOLUTION.

Having this day disposed Of my interest in
the Drug Stare of Gilbert & Higbee to MANS
mend them TO my friends, and earnestly be-
speak for them CO ntinuance of the liberal pa
tronage extended to- our old firm. Wen satls-
fed of their busineFs requirements nd skill as
Druggists, l wish for them the sa me success
which has attended the late part nership OF
Gilbert * Higbee. DIR. 5. Gil LBEhI.
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esq Broadway. New York.
ss-eod f.ff
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LONDON. Jan. Il. 1886.
james n. Rehli, Esq.,:


james r. Wehh, Esq.,:
Ny DEAR SIR: l have great pleasure in
asking you TO convey to Messrs. Chickering the
expression Of my highest approval Of their in
strument. II is. l consider. not merely the best
instrumeut Of American manufacture that |
have tried, but one OF the finest Grand Plane
Fortes that has ever come under my observa-
ton and the Messrs. Chickering may vol be
proud Of having turned out from their manu-
factory an instrument which. for tueh. quality,
power and workmanship, itwould be very diff
cult to surpass in any part Of the wide world.
Dear sir very sincerely yours,
CHAS. ID. COLLARD,
Firm Of Colard & COllard, Piano-Forte Manu-
facturers. London.
LONDON. August Q. 1866.
james N. Hehh, EsQ.:
MYD DEAR SIR: As you are going back TO the
United States. / must beg you to remember me
kindly to the Messrs. Chickering. Tell them /
was delighted with their Grand PianO-Forte-
as good an Instrument. think, ioas eVsr
urned out. both N touch and tone.
Wishing you, etc.,
i remain ever truly,
II. Y, BROADWO0D,
Firm Of |. BroadwOod x Sons. Piano-F Orte
Manufacturers, London.
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WARERCOMs,

HEusIE0rED ALsvss's sHa REis' List
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DRING YOUR JOB PRINTING ~ IhE
ID PUBLIC LEDGER, where ne rfices are
unilgrn and lgE. andrvtsrs you are sgss .
set fns rrr-
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/LoSDoS, July %. 1865.
MEssRs. CHIcERRIEe & SoEs-Gents: have
lust been invited By Messrs. Collard 10 try
Grand Piano Forte Manufactured By you, and
have no hesitation in indorsing the opinion
IL il the finest instrument that ever played on.
Believe me, gentlemen. most faithfully yours,
j. L. HATTON.
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Piano P6rfe ~ Chickorinf A sons 81 bosl1n
and New York. which htFe trled al4 eAeM
ned. 4 one Of the fnest inltrumen2 q therla-s
'h'' eve '-'D' " CARL REISEcKE.
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Testimonials from the Most Distinguished
Artists in Europe 10 Messrs. Chickering
LoEDoS, July Is. 1885.
Having played upon q Piano Forte made By
Messrs. Chickering 4 Sons. Of Boston and New
YORK. have much pleasure in testifying 70 IL
general excellsnce.
Of touch, and magnificent power for concert
purposes, consider II really GRAND Piano
PoRTK, AID DECIDEDLY TEE BEST i HAVE SHY
OF AMnRIcAE MANUFACTURE 80 fdnia-vI1lf
ARARKLLL GODDARD, GtrLo hEooEof.
q. A. OsBoBSR. -eq ALyKED ASIA. n
w. kEHB, LihpaAy cLtfAht u.
JULEs HENKDIcTs j. AOdCHsiN rrol-e'
N. W. BALFR, for 81 CoLse-sAtoH'
CH.s. HlLLH. de Leipzig.
ReTSrEy RIcaanDs. n s. AKTHuR C11PPEL
REyK Fkv.sasa. girectoT ~ 4enaA'
SYDNEY snITH. Conccrta. beaooh-