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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-05-31
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-05-31

PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CTS, PER BOX
give Boxes for Dollar.
This invaiuabls Medicine " i'll be prepared for the
present at the
New England Botanic Depot, Boston,
for the Proprietor, j. &. FRENCH.
The signature ofFEILOWs 4 Co, is attached ia
genuine box.
Sold by Medicine Dealers generally.
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most straight and stubborn hair Of either sex into
wavy finglctS, or heavy massive curls, Has been
used by the faShiorablc- Of Paris and london, With
the most gratil ing results Does no injury to tho
hair Price 10y mail, sealed an d postpaid. 81
Descriptive circulars mailed free. Address BIER
CIR, SHUTS 4 co. Chemists, No. ~ River st
Troy, y. T., soleAgents for the United States.
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EpwIN CLAY N d.

~. JoHN r. March iss;
MEssRs. FELLOWS a Co. Ills is e. e.4tii, that
mmy little boy, aged -N years, having been
troubled With worms Of late admin -t,syl four 81
Your WORN DozENCi.st IA PER aiFcrll is and tn
nine hours AMER lie passed several large ys#4s.s.
These Lozenses are particularly a.ual#ie "a. tie,
children are fond Of them. Noa are at liberty 10
use this for the Le nlni af aiher.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-05-31

We think we can supply small dealers with
goods ia line to their advantage in quality asa
price. -
sg-Remember the place. at the store formerly
occupied by the late ZEBULON SMITH, next
door To- A. 81. Hopkins, Main street, Ellsworth
WIGGIN Il PAgcHER..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
An Anecdote Worth Preserving

A Paris correspondent vouches for the
truth of the following True or false, it
is a good story, and will bear repetition /:
A Frenchman, a prisoner in Edin-
burgh, having managed to escape, took
refuge in the powder magazine. When
the authorities wished to sieze him, they
found him seated on a barrel with q
lighted match, and threatening to blow
the town up The authorities reflected
prudently, and the result of their delibe-
rations was that it would be better to
starve the Freuchman out. But they
reckoned without their prisoner, who
loved good cheer and was determined to
live we'll. In consequence he called out
that he would blow the town to pieces if
he didn't get three meals q day-he
would write out the bill of fare. Sawney
succumbed, and the demands of the pris-
oner went on increasing Sometimes he
had serenade under his window; then
review of the garrison; afterwards a
sham fight, in which the troops repre-.
sentng the French army beat the High
landers. At last he exacted that every
Sabbath morning, before breakfast, the
Lord Provost, in full uniform, should
make his appearance and read him an
address. This lasted until the allies en-
tered Paris.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
How the Atlantic Cable is Worked.

A correspondent says The other day
teegrapher, who had looked into the
matter, told me, in few words, how the
Atlantic cable is worked. / had read
commn after column in the papers IN a
vain effort to understand how it was done,
and was astonished enough, assure yon,
to see how simple thing was the instru.
ment which talks across the sea. Ina
gine a small neede-it weighs only
three.seventeenths of o grain--set so
that either end points to powerful fixed
magnet. Over this needle is board in
which is a small hole, above and behind
which is black board. One end of the
needle, or rather magnet, is the positive
and the other a negative one.
The battery is taken off at one side of
the ocean by the action of the magnets
themselves when the operator at the other
side is writing. The battery used at
either end contains only three cups, a
wonderfully small number when you
know that it takes thousand or more TO
work the various wires leading out of No.
GAS Broadway, the head Office here The
application Of current from the battery
to the positive magnet at Valentia in
duces an attraction of the needle by the
negative magnet at Hearts Content, or
rice rersa. The movement Of the needle,
however, is so very small that it could
not be detected by the naked eye. A
powerful magnifer, however, carries
the reflection of the motion Of the
needle through the hole in the board
above, and transfers it in an enlarged,
and, with the aid of light, and enlight-
ened form to the black board. Tho al
phabet is similar to, though not exactly
like, the Morse, and motion of the
needle one way implies q dash, or the
other way dot of course, as many Of
each can be made use of as is desirable.
The magnets being equally attractive,
hold the needle stationary when no other
influence is applied. And now for the
reason why small battery works the
best 1t is not that large battery, as
has been popularity supposed, would eat
up the conducting wire, but that it
would make the motion of the delicate
needle too violent-to use a vulgar
phrase, it would be perpetunlly "wab.
bling about The small current used
has no such effect
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
It's Dark.

The following beautiful sentiments are
from Meister KarPs Sketch Book, enti.
tied the might of Heaven" It's full
of touching tenderness
It's dark when the honest and honora-
BILE man sees the results of long years
swept cruelty away by the knavish,
heartless adversary. Itis dark when he
feels the clouds of sorrow gather round
and knows that the hopes and happiness
in others are fading with his own. But
in that hour the memory of past integ-
rity will be a consolation, and assure
him even here on earth of CLEANS of
light in heaven. 1t is dark when the
dear voice of that sweet child once so
fondly loved. is no more heard around in
murmurs. Dark when the light patter-
ing feet no more resound without the
threshold, or ascend step by step up
stairs. Dark when some we'll known air
recalls the strain once oft attuned by
childish voice now hushed in death
Darkness; but only the gloom which
now heralds the day spring of immor-
talily, and the infinite light of heaven.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
Fortune Telling.

One of our exchanges is responsible
for the following story relative to this
popular and pernicious vice:
Not many evenings since it is recorded
that sinner, who has escaped hanging
for lol these many years, was in COM
pany with several ladies. The subject of
fortune telling was introduced. Several
of the "angels" pleaded guilty to the
soft impeachment of having written to
NJ lie This and Madame That to furnish
them leaves in their future history. In
stances were mentioned of some very re
markable developments in certain case
hereabouts.
Elder R was asked for his opinion.
He replied: So far as | am personally
concerned, | know more about myself
than wish to. don't think any COED
comes of those things. | had friend
who dressed himself in lady's clothes,
and called upon celebrated prophecies.
He did not believe she would discover
the disguise, but he heard what made him
exceedingly unhappy" Here the old
reprobate ceased. A lady much inter
ested asked, What did she tell him p
She told him he was to marry soon,
and become the mother often childrenl"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
An Indian Story.

DIR. Bigsby, in his "Shoe and Canoe,
or Pictures Of Travel in the Canadas,
rela'es the following story, which was
told him while engaged in the survey OF
the Lake ofthe Woods;
While We we're purchasing blueberries
| noticed a sulky old Indian sitting
gpart on a somewhat high rock with hia
arms around hir legs aud his head upon
his knees. ! asked the "little English
man who that woe-stricken man was,
when he gave me the following state.
ment: Some years ago this Indian had
strangled his lonatic son-his only son
aud favorite child. The youth, eighteen
years old. for q year or more, had re-
fused 10 hunt, became distracted, mel
ancholy, aud at times frenzied. When
his paroxysms we're coming on, be would
warn his family 10 protect a particular
sister from his unwilling violence, as he
had an irresistible propensity to Kill and
devour her; and, in fact, be made seve-
raj attempts upon her life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

After time, his lunacy, for such it
was, chan ged its object, and he declared
he must murder and eat the first Indian
he could master in the woods or else
where He now daily begged his father
to put him to DEATH and so end his mis-
cries. The surrounding Indians taking
alarm at all this, the father, as is usual
in great emergencies, called a council.
1t sat several times, and, after much de-
liberation, ordered the lunatic to be
strangled by bis own father THE girer
of his life. The youth, after listening
TO long speech, and asserting aloud to
every separate observation, barred his
neck to the cord, and soon ceased to
breathe. His body was burnt, lest he
should rise again. The parent never
looked up more.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
PUBLIC LEDGER.
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EVERY AFTERNOON. EXCEPT SUNDAY.
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Under the firm style Of
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
SPECIAL NOTICE.



DEGS LEAVE TO INFORM THE PUBLIC
ID that he has opened an olnce in this city,
at Young x Brothers Book Store. Odd fellOws'
Hall, 2is Main street, for a short time only,
where he viii keep a fine assortment Of the
world-renoWned Brazilian Pebble Spectaeles
and kye-6lasscs, manufactured from genuine
Rsck Crystal. aiOrding unriyaled clearness to
the detective or weak eyesight. and strengthen
ing and improving the organs Of vision. Being
enabled by long practice TO adapt the proper
focus accurately 70 the particular condition Of
the eve. the undeTsiened j. confident Of the sat
isfaction the pnblic will derive In giving his
celebrated Pebble Spcctacles fair trial. cx-
anime the eye with a never-failinE Optomctcr.
]. EHRLICH, Opdcian.
Among many certificates, l mention the fol-
loving only;
MonItF. ALa.. Nay I, 6i.-I have exam
inel the Pebbles Of Mr. Ehrlich. ana have pur-
chased pair for my own use. ] doubt whether
better can be made. They arc remarkably
lear and pleasant 70 the eye.
J. G Mott, N. d. F; G. G. Sprard, NJ. D.: Rev.
Bishop Wilmer. Mobile. r. NJ, Patton. Gov
ernor OF Alabama; Col. c. Il. Pollard. Dr. Bur
ney. 7. R. Watts. Dr.; Mitchell. Dr. Taylor,
MONTGOMERY. Ala. J. ]. Thueatt, N. D.. and
Others. Petsnhurg, Va IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
An Appeal for the Memory Of Beau
Brummel.

Beau Brummd was one OF those extra
ordinary men Who, like meteors, oecs,
sionally appear 10 astOnish the world, I'LL
Il with admiration, and then disappear,
having all lest in establishment at It's
briqhtness and dissatisfaction ct its
transitory grandeur. The present gene
ration appear % believe that he was a
nero dandy An empty coxcomb-a
walking tailor's advertisement without
brains and witheut education. But this
is a mistaken opinion.
George Brumnel was a gentleman BY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
LEGAL SALES.

THRUST SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A DEED
Il of Trust to me, executed the 4th day of Au-
gust, 1885 by William Foster. (which Deed is of
record in the Registers office of Shelby county,
Tenn. in book No. 81, part 2l, pages 333, 334
and 1885, TO secure the payment, at maturity, of
n certain promisOry note therein specified and,
whereas. said note is due and unpaid. /, 7. ID.
Mallory, as Trustee, at the request Of the holder
of said note and by virtue of tho authority in
me vested, will, on Monday, the 9TH day of
March, 1867, between the hours Of 10 and IL
O'Clock am. of that day, at No. l9 Madison
street, in front of the Gayoso Savings lnstitu-
ton, in the city of Memphis, sell to the high
est bidder. for cash. the following described
real estate. to-wit: Being fifty feet Of of the
northern end of a lot conveyed by Robertson
Topp TO Caroline ii. ToOne. by deed of record
in Aelby county. in book :, pages 236 and 23T.
to which reference may be had, beginning at a
stake on the west side of DesOto street, run
Ling thence north with the west side of DesotO
street fifty feet TO a stake, thence at right
angles to Desoto street, thence westwardly one
hundred and twenty-five feet TO a stake. thence
south and parallel with DesOtO street fifty feet
20 a stake, thence eastwardly one hundred and
twenty-five feet to the beginning. The equity
of redemption is waived by said deed. and the
title believed to be good, but convey only as
Trustee.
I54 T. D. MALLORY, Trustee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
$Ie O,5 o3 o o .

Such facts speak for themselves, and COM
mend the PHGNIX in suea fiery times as the
present to the confidence and patronage of the
public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
4 Q IL t.

WE DESIRE TO NOTIFY THOsEWITH-
w in reach Of the Memphis market. by rail
or river, who contemplate having their ice
house diled. that We are now prepared % con
tract % deliver BY the ton. on car or beat, AZ
soon g. navigation opens above, PURE LAKE
ICE Of superior quality. a. very reasonable
rates, III application be made before or during
the unloading uf The carrocs from the harges.
Addrcss tor further inlormatiou
ALGE0 A CO.
Nos g. u and D. Beale street.
Isl Memphis. Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
ASSETS. JULY /. 1865.
sss.sssss isnot
Loss by Portland Fire. July 4th.

V,HE total amount covered by the Etna Poll
i cies on property destroyed or damaged is
$206. 1854. on which salvage will be about five
per cent Our total loss will not vary much
from S200,000, and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets, figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year.
or q proportion equal to So, 900 loss for COM
pany of 10000 assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value of
wealthy, strong corporations is torcibly "
lustrated by this fire. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has a
population of 35OOU-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone structures-protscted
and screened with onward of 5000 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-iDdeed,
literally, almost rising from the ocean--and
with n steam fire department-yct it has $lO.-
00U, 900 of property consumed in few hours
upon holiday when its people are least occu-
pied-from the very insignificant cause Of "a
contemplate 6recracker.
Remember the triiling origin of fires that
sweep away in few hours the earnings of
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Etna Agent call If you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay fair rate of premium for
good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your insurance with shrewd Judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
10 by III. A. LITTLETON x Co., Agts,
Is No. 27S Front street. up stairs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

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there being twelve lines Of solid type to the
inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
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If not SO marked. they will be inserted for one
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But anything beyond the mere announcement
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-01
gail) Arg,.s
/, MAIL ROUTES.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-arrives at
700 A. M. and $50 P. M. Closes at $50 A. N.
and soc ?. M. SIS ESs<asZ o.
PORT BYRON MAfL-via Wasertown, lamp
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DAVESSnaRT. IOWA, MAIL-arrives at 7:2eA.
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ooUAWKA MAIL-via Camden Mills, Pleasant
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Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, Oquawka, 70
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A NJ, and arrives at $50 P. M. Mail mat
ter for Edgington, Andalusis, Buffalo Prairie,
Illinois City, Drury, Copper Creek, &C., &C.,
goes by this route "a -.
MONMOUTH MAII--vis Presumption, Saez, vi
ola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and Mon
mouth to Macomb, leaves Wednesday and Sat
urday at A. NJ, and strives Tuesday and Fri
day at P. NJ. Millersburg and Richland
Grove are supplied by this routes - "
CENTRE RIDGE MAIL-via Rural and Centre
Ridge, to Oxford and Gaiesburg, leaves Wed.
nesday and Saturday at A. NJ, and arrives
Tuesday and Friday at P. M.
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(by cars) daily, leaves
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CAMBRIDGE MAIL-via Coal Valley, Pennsyl
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returning Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, a.
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Office hours from 7 A. NJ. to P. M.
Sundays, open from to 10 AM
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-01
IMPORTANT FOR INVAIIDs.

The weakness of the stomach, and its family
performing its offices is only oceasioned by the
debility of the stomach-nerves and their various
branches, by being plastered up with phlegm,
gross and acid drugs, indigestibe meals, offensive
drinks, or other matters which remaining too
long assume corroding quality.
BRANDRETH'S PILLS
Cleanse the stomach and bowels of all unhealthy
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blood, and should be used by those who, having
lost, are in pursuit of health
= The Hon. Demas Barnes says: II sell more Of
Brandreths Pills than of all others put together.
Brandreth's Pills sold by all druggists. and
at the principal Office, Brandreth House, New
York. A.- 2s t~~S
Observe B. BRANDRETH in white letters or
the government stamp on each box.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-01
A YOUNG LADY

Returning to her country home, after sojourn
of a few months in the city, was hardly recog-
nizsd by her friends. In place of a coarse, rus
tic, flushed face, she had a soft ruby complexion
of almost marble smoothness, and instead OF
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Upon inquiry TO the cause of so great a change,
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any lady or gentleman can improve their personal
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kindly healing the same and leaving the surface
as nature intended it should be, clear, SOFT smooth
and beautiful. Price 81, sent by mail or express
on receipt of an order by
W. l.. CLARK Il CO., Chemists,
No. 8 West Fayette street, Syracuse, N. Y,
the only American agents for the sale of the same
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-01

An EFrEcrtAL WORK MEDIcNE.-BRoWN'S
vERMIFUGE COMFITS, Or Worm Lozenges.
Much sickness, undoubtedly, with children and
adults, attributed to other causes, is occasioned
worms. The "Vsrmifuge Comfts," al
though effectual in destroying worms, can DO
no possible injury to the most delicate child.
This valuable combination has been success
fully used by ply sieians and found to be safe
ana sure in graduating worms, so hurtful to
children. ss51ya=z
Children having Worms require immediate at
tention neglect of the trouble often causes pro-
longed sickness.
symptoms of Worms in children are often over
looked. Worms in the stomach and bowels cause
irritation, which can be removed only by the uss
of a sure remedy. The combination of ingredi
ents used in making Browns "Vermifuge Com
fits such to give the best possible effect with
safety,
CURTIS & BROWN, Proprietors, New York
Sold by all dealers in medicines, at Is cents pc
box may2ldw1y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-01
MO CURE-ALL.

But if you want medicine that Will cure
Chronic (not inaammatory) Rheumatism, Mumps,
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No family having children, should be without 1t
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according to the directions, and you will never
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ST per bottle. Sold by the druggists throughout
the United States and in Europe. Depot, 81
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-01

BATcHELoR's HAIR DYE.-This splendid Hair
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