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A Picked Baby.

The Salt Lake Telegraph tells the
following story: A little four year old,
living in neighboring ward, has habit
Of getting into baby scrspes every day.
At one time he tips over the work-box
and then comes down all the multifarious
"iixins of the women folks; this done,
he climbs into the wash tub, gets wet,
and hawls out furiously until Mamma
runs to get her darlin' baby" out of
the muss, which is no sooner done than
the young rascal pulls the old cat all
round the room by the tail, making poor
pussy new in the most agonizing man
ner. But Mammals little pc" got into
a very bad scrape the other day, whereby
he got badly picked. Having made his
way to the pantry, and observing large
jar of pickles, the little fellow thought he
would have at least what big folks call q
square meal, so in went the head in the
jar of pickles, but out the head couldn't
get, and as consequence, the " darlin 7
set up very lively and interesting
noise, which attracted the frightened
mother, who found the young hopeful
just in the fix described. Amidst
screams and cries the jar hadto be broken
before the baby's head could be extri-
Gated which having been done, little
pickles., as he is now called, cast sly
looks at his Ma. and then at the pickles,
exclaiming, 30, Mamma. Fac never
DOWN to Diet picked aden !"
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The Monken.

The Menken's second accident at the
Gate, Paris, was more serious than we
thought it. 1t occurred on January
18th, her hsrse Gypsy falling from the
runs while the actress was on the ami
mails back; the Menken's head was Sc
verely cut in three places, one of her
ears was cut through, two fingers of one
hand broken, and a wrist sprained; she
was borne off the stage for dead, but
with the combined efforts of several
skillful surgeons, who were at once sent
for, she was brought to consciousness on
the following day. The theatre had TO
be closed for three nights; on the fourth
night she was sufficiently recovered to
play the role of Leo without the horse,
her hand being too weak for much exer-
ton but the following night she made
the grand ascent again, amid the great
est enthusiasm and applause of the
audience. 1t may sound little strange
TO us Americans, but the Menken has
been recalled by her audiences as many
as thirteen times in one evening. The
French people know how to go in for
Teller if they like him, yet they are
very hard to please. We believe Adah
is the first American artistic who has
ever appeared with success on the
French stage. Many Americans in
Paris have sent her letters Of congratu-
lation on her escape from death. The
Emperor sent to ask after her health the
dny after the accident. The attendance
at the Gate continues very large, and
the chance of seeing the Menken in her
dangerous ascent on the back of horse
is taken advantage of by throngs OF
Parisians nightly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-01
Another Hi,toricaI Fable E1pledsd.

William Tell has received his passport
--rised by Mr. S. Barring Gould, NJ A
and has gone to join the gentle Pocahon-
tas in the regions of historical fable
Mr. Gould, an English antiquarian
scholar, whs wrote his Curious Myths
of the Middle Ages" to perform the
painful duty" as he terms it, of dispell-
ing the popular belief in the stirring
story of William Tell, is the man who
pricks the popular bubble.
Mr. Gould, utterly disregardful Of the
properties Of historic tradition, declares
that the story of Tell has been -epsat-d,
with variations, ever since the eleventh
century The original Tell was a Morse
hero, he was a myth of the Farce
Islands, he was an English, Finnish
and Persian person; in short, the
legendary Ssiss IS osly faias copy.
Persia, Iceland, Switzerland and Den
mark put in the strongest claims; and
on these different versions Of the same
story, in countries so remote, as well as
antscedeni in date, Mr.. Gould rests his
theory that William Tell is not an his
torical character
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PoETRv.
uNYuLfILLED.



'fYlih quaint old china. gold and blue.
+, Wc,,d thing, are wrought on the homely walls,
A. the csnjurins freight climbs and ialls'
In ne corner my ready sea-chest stands.
Fllcd to the brim BY the busiest hands.
Wifemirrors her face in the silver tones
j think ofthe mouow's rude sea songs
,'rhav. pictured, love. she says, that CLEAN,
Prom troubled easel-last nights dream.
"A ship ashore on a cruel reef,
And woman ringing her hands in grief.
She kneels In prayer; whirllng wheel
Grows out of tho dead ships plank and Keel.
she stands IN the SINNERS toiling place, q
Tiil the rose In her cheek hath lost its grace.
Her Iossening form Is changed to wool,
Yet the hungering spindle ne'er Is iull.
A weed grown raft keeps company
With a vacant boat on q sailless sea.
How apt Is woman's thought TO build, ,,
Where a varying dream may darken or eiidi
Life llcs my last sea voyage Is done;
Or wind, or calm, TO me us one.
Tea things are set for golden few;
Again our china, quaint and blue.
The cspiurinr homo light climbs and crawls.
Der dainty lace and India shawls.
Wife mirrors her face in the silver tongs;
Ithink Of yesterdays glad sea-song.
tell. love, I pray, the shin on the reef,
And the woman wringing her hands in grief.
ofthe spinner whose white arms changed to
And the iunsering spindle that ne Fer grew full"
There are tears imprisoned within her eyes.
Which are loosened soon as her voice replies
"Women will dream and nan will build,
And each will have prophecies untulhlled."
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BE NOT DECEIVED.

DEADER, IF YOU HAVE HAD THE SAD
IL misfortune 70 contract the accursed dis
ease, known a. renerial. IN any form, you can
Be cured II c9rc not IN what stage u may pre-
tant itself vhe1her primary, secondary OF ter
haryl. without taking one solitary fratn OF
medicine. Aftr ten yosr OF closo investiga-
dos nd uIactical spaiencc, / am convinced
hat infolnal ucatrnent. ier the purpose OF ef-
hctinE apgmaunnf cure ~ Tphihtic diseases
+ uscioe. nnd. th0 in a larre proportion 81
csesa, \ Absolutely does moro harm than root-
While updc- ny uodthcd o. external mcdica-
caash. slich i plosesst and agreeable 10 the
nl1tat. ] defy c'1npehuon with any other
net1D4 lnoTn 20 nc medical profession. for
ueelr and rcE1dncef cyrrc-whieh Fuarant tee
ia al case. IN pskinc mis- important fact
known T. me rop1c. ] Vish % cate that an
q REGULAR pracfiaoncr q medicine that ! an
e graduate Of fis Metical Department u the
UEiTsrsify Of Lousville, Ky, sud that ny
mrl1od Of nestinr those disesres has cost year
- tder study nd dQfc 0hserralou-
An disrase q he lar and Rye treated upen
The most improved methods.
Nuin aui Seoond. rs
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ANO-FORTES
THALBRRG,s OPINION.

1T consider Chickering 4 Soma Pianos be-
You'd comparison. the best ! have seen in
America. 5. THALbEhu, .,
"Chair'n jury on Musical Instruments"
=Among the chief points Of excellence of the
Mickerinr Pianas, Of which speak the re-
nowned artists in their congratulatory testimo,
mails to 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
rful touch.
During the past forty-three years this nrm
has m n nufaeturad
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EUROPEAN TESTIMONIALS.

Received during the month Of August, 1865.
LONDON, July %, 1868.
MEssRs. CHIcKKEING 4 SoSs-Gents: have
much pleasure in enclosing document sign ed
by the first composers, musicians and profess
sors In Europe. l held your Pianos in such
hieh estimation wide my csrtihcate) that felt
Il my duty to take one Of them With me TO Eu-
rope 10 ascertain the opinion Of my professional
brethren. The enclosed certificate will prove
how unanimous they have been on the subject,
beg to forward, at the same time, letter i
received from my friend Mr.. Collard. which
am sure must be gratifying to you.
/ have the honor TO be, gentlemen, yours very
truly, JAMES M. w EhL1.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-01

TITS with feelings Of pride, as American man.
ufacturers, that we publish the following testi-
monials. which have been received by US re-
Gently:
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DR.. c. SPIEGEL,

GRADUATE OF THE BEST MEDICAL
" schools Of Europe and the United States.
and member Of the principal medical societies
in the those countries, has practiced medicine
In Memphis for the last thirteen years, and
continues to offer his professional services 10
the public in the treatment Of all forms OF dis
ease upon the most Improved European meth.
DDS. Ny vast collections OF rare medicines aud
surgical instruments, with 3 lifelong expe-
rienee in their administration and use, warrants
me in claiming q superiority over the more or
binary method Of treating diseases, such AZ
Cancer and tuners Of every description.
which I cure By Constitutional treat
ment exclusively. no operation, per
formed By the knife. Diseases Of the Bye.
Ear and Skin. Consumption and Bronchitis.
rheumatism, Neuralgia. Scrofaia. Syphilis,
Structure, elect. Gravel, Piles, Dropsy, Fistula
in ano: in short all Chronic Diseases, giving
especial attention 70 Female Diseases OF
every description. / am always ready At all
times to consult with hrst-clAss Physicians.
either By letter or in person. upon all diseases
pertaining to Medicine and Surgery. Medicine
sent by express TO all parts Of the world, when
desired
= OFPfcB-No, 80. south side Monroe, be-
tween Main aud Second streets. Memphis.
Residence No. 80 Union street. IS
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~THE WEEKLY Pamela STAR"
u publhahed c~csE Saturday. at
PAMELA. MISS.

BY NJ. =. WARD Il co,
Nd RFBRs SUPERIOR INDUCE
"A meDn u adrsr6esP Who desire % secure
he tI.do II Moth his1sappi. which II almost
couneT in vfid rHE STAR chieay circ1lates
l. not pcsct1d " any ofher ADVERTISING ms
dian, and tbs advances VII not be under
Rod hy shrewd buancH mon. Two daily
trains from Memphis arrive and depart req
lazy. giving 81 &c hcilidcf neceEary for the
l1rrsarson cf business Win ehe riohesi section
II counts that n1des Vilh Memphis.
Address, NJ. s. WARD 4 Co.
go Panois. Mira
= o - a FOU - II AIN -
TIMED AND REPAIR ED
HoLLENBERG 4 oERIEL's,
Is2 No. si6 Second street.
A nVERIIsE fN fHE PUBIC LkD6kk.,
Il. any al LIZ hIilhcI III the state cf ecuceace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-01

at consider Chickering a 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 n perfect homogenety through
out all the registers. The upper notes are re-
markable fer clearness and purity which | do
not find in any other instrument, while thebase
is distinguished for power without harshness
and for a magnificent sorority"
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Complete at All Times.

Our experience in the trade of Memphis il
such that we understand md know the wants
of Druggists, Physicians, Merchants, Builders,
Manufacturers. Planters and others.
We shall have in our employ n one but the
most experienced clerks and assistants. All
our arrangements will enabeus TO render per-
feet and comploct satisfaction.
Thankful for the liberal and extensive pa
tronaxe bestowed upon US heretofore By the
citizens of Tennessee Mississippi, Alabama
and Arkansas. and the territory west, we hope
By constant attention 10 our own business 70
meritHnd receive an increasing continuance.
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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.
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Australian Crystal Spectacles,

The best artificial aid to the human vision ever
invented, which can be obtained ut his Office.
His Glasses last q number Of years without
changing. He gives great relief TO patients
who have suffered from defective vision for any
number Of years. These Spectaoles are scien-
tifcally adjusted to every case OF detective
sight with unerring accuracy, whether arising
from age, disease, strain, overwork or prema.
ture decay, by DR.. NJ. Berndardt on new and
exact principal, entirely his own, which has
seldom failed to be correct.
His certificates are Endorsed by the Medical
Faculty aRd Clergy of Memphis, Tenn. and OF
every other city that he has visited; and is in
troduced into our community by the following
distinguished gentlemen:
A. K. Taylor, NJ. D.
John Z. Frayser, NJ. D.
3. Miles Willett, M. D.. 1Oi Adams street.
John Pitman, NJ. d.
a. r. Hopson, NJ. D.
George R. Grant, M. D.
Rev. Mr.. J. o. stedmaA.
Rev. Mr.. George White. Calvary Church.
c. A. Davis, Pastor Cum. Pres. Church.
Rev. Mr. T. D. Witherspoon.
n. D. Lilly, 0.s. D.
Testimonials may be seen at the office Of DIR.
Bernhardt from many of the most prominent
men Of the country.
Office Hours = From 9 am. to pm.
OVERTON HOTEL.
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere. DR..
BERNHARDT will be able to remain here but
a short time only.
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WEHLI.

"Your Pianos are superior TO any have ever
seen in this country or in Europe.
81 have never heard a tone so perfect; 1t
yields every expression that is needed in music,
and its quality Is capable OF change to meet
every sentiment. This isl rare power. and is
derived from the perfect purity OF its tone. to-
gether with its sympathetic. elastic and we'll
balanced touch"
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LONDON. Jan. Il. 1865.

LONDON. Jan. II, l555.
james N. Hehli, EsQ.:
M DHAR STA: | have great pleasure in
asking you to convey to Messrs. Chiekering the
expression of my highest approval Of their in
strtiment. 1t Is, consider not merely the best
instrumert Of American manufacture that l
have tried. bat one of the finest Grand Piano
Fortes that has ever come under my observa-
ton and the Messrs. Chicksring may well be
proud Of having turned out from their manu-
power and workmanship. il would be very dilh
cult 10 surpass in any part Of the wide world.
Dear sir, very sincerely yours,
CHAS. d. C0LLARD.
Firm Of Collard 4 Collard. Piano-Forte Manu-
lecturers, London.
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Artists in EUROPE 70 MessrS. chickering

Te,timouials from the Most Distinguished
Artists in Europe 70 Messrs. Chiekering
LoNpOS, July Is. 1885.
Having rlayed upon a Piano-EOrte made By
Nesers. Chiekering 4 Sons. Of Boston and New
York, have much pleasure IN testiiying 70 IL
general exsellsnce-
Of touch, and magnificent power Tor concert
purposes. consider Il a really grand PIANO.
foEYH AND DECIDEDLY FHH BEsT HAVE sKES
or AMMEICAN NANuFACTuEh.
ARInufLA GODDARD, 6IuLO kEGoNpf,
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W. kUHH, LihnsAN nLHftht
JuLEs BExBDsoT. j. MoscHEIk rroise-
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BRiSLEY RICHARDS. S. ARIHUh CsAFPEL.
sToxsY SNITH. Concerts. London.
cersfeafs grou Herr Carl Rciaccts. sscccsser
70 IA posifions 81 Heildeissohui, boiA - fAs
Conserraf0irc and a. Coaducior ~ ~ cfttbrd
ted " GerraHdhause Concert a. Icipfic.
Lrfrsio. july, ls6t.
I hereby assert and afhrm that tie Grand
Piano-Forfs Of Chickcring 4 sons. Of Boston
ned. Il one of the fnost instruments Of the class
hat ever came 70 ny notice. -.
CARL RkIhECkb.
ILLUSTRATED ALBUMS AID Price List
sent By mall
WAREROOMS,
esq Broadway. New York.
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DISSOLUTION.

U,HE PARTNERSHIP HERET0F0RE EN-
REE is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business OF tho late firm will DO settled by
III. ii. Higbee, at sol and 1903 Main street.
SAMUEL GILBERT.
IL. II. HIGBEE.
January !. 1867.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-01

We have connected with our store large
and complete SEED ESTA BLISH MENT,
which will be under the supervision OF our Mr..
]. Z. Ward. one Of the firm.
1872 IL. ID. WARD a. co.
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THALBERGl
GOTTSCHALK.

ct consider Chickering & Sons Pianos, be-
yond comparison. the best have ever seen in
Amarie
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-01

Having this day disposed Of my interest in
the Drug Store Of Gilbert Higbee 70 MANS
FIELD K HIGBEE, | most cordially reoom-
mend them to my friends. and earnestly be-
sneak for them continuance of the liberal pa
tronage extended TO our old firm. Well salts
fed of their business requirements and skill as
DRUGGISTS. / wish for them the same success
which has attended the late partnership Of
Gilbert & Higbee. DR.. 5. dlLbEhI'
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POZNANSKI.

During the past eight years have con.
SANITY played upon the justly celebrated krard
p;anos 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 Josrndl. of Nov. IL. 1886, 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.
IL IS the HobLest Instrument zoe erer heard "a
a concert ROOM"
friends among the 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, r. Hoffman,
M. Strakosch, Alfred Jael,
Gustav Satter, Julien,
II. Sanderson. j. BENEDICT
Arthur Napoleon. And many Othen.
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LONDON, July %. 1865.
MKssRs. CHfcKERIxG 4 SoEs-1ents: Ihase
inst been invited By Messrs. Collard 10 try
Grand Piano-F Forte manufactured By you, and
HAYS no hesitation 10 indOrsing the opinion
of nv old friend. Mr.. G. d. Collard. viz: That
IL il The fnestinstrument that ever played on.
Believe me. gentlemen. most faithfully yours.
J. l.. HATT0N.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-01

This combination forms the most complete
Durr Emporium south OF New York, where
every facility will now be offered the purchaser
Of buying goods in our line at manufacturers'
We cordially invite and direct the special at
tention Of all persons TO this establishmsat be-
fore making their purchases either in the East
or West, as our object and aim shall be TO pro-
vide HOME MARKET, and TO defy oempe-
tition with all other cities.
our stock OF Goods is perfect and
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LoNpoN. August p. ls66.

LONDON. August 2. 1855.
james M. Hskh, Esq:
my DHAR Sin As you are going back 20 the
limited States, must beg you 10 remember me
kindly to the Meesrs; Chiekering; Tell them
Wa deli9htod with their Grand Piano Forte
a. oood an Instrument. l think, ds t5ds erer
-uraed out, both IN touch and tone.
Whaling you. etc. .
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JOSEPH FLANNEIsY,

DEEPs CONSTANTLY ON HAND A
n we'll selected stock of Iron and Brass Lift
and Force Pumps laI
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere. DR..
BERNHARDT will be able to remain here but
n short time only.
Arizona miner., 1867-11-09
Arixona 9Niner,

SAN FHANCtsco AoENCY.-Mr Thomas Boycc is the ouly authorized agent for the MINER tn San Francisco An orders iril at his office, northeast corner of Washington and Montgomery streets Cup stairs,) will be promptly attended to.
Arizona miner., 1867-11-09
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL IN
 STITUTE,
LOS ANGELES, Cal.

nR. Y. GELCICH, late Hospital Physi- lI elan and Surgeon of the L. <. Army, at Drum Barracks, Wilmington, and present Physi- elan and Surgeon 10 the County Hospital, has the onor 10 inform the public that he has recently es- abolished, in the city of Los Angeles an Institute under the above title IL is situated on the south east side of the Plaza. The building has rooms sufficient to accommodate twelve resident patients and the capacity can be extended as necessity may require. The patients will receive the utmost skill, care and attention tocOmfort Proper assis- tants are employed, and cook specially engaged to supply the patients with the best of everything according to the treatment and diet prescribed.
 Attached to the Institute is a Drug Store, which is'supplied with full assortment of Medicines, Sc. The charge for board, lodging and medical attendance is s % per diem. Where consulta- tions and operations may be necessary, an extra charge will be made, according to agreement.
 In the Institute is also accommodations Bath room for the use of patients, for cold and warm water shower, steam and meGicated baths
 V. GHLC1CH, M D.
 Los Angeles, Aug. 1887 F
Arizona miner., 1867-11-09
Pomposity.

Hold not thy head too high, my friend, FH surely thou must know The heaviest heads of wheat will bend The stalks on which they grow; And ever, where the loyciicst flowers Bloom nearest to the ground The sweetest songsters of the wood ln lowly shades abound. Hold not thy head too Ligh, my friend, Though rich iH land and gold; The throug9 that on thy steps attend Speak not the thoughts they hold; Their true respect is only paid
 Where worthiness they sec Those defereutial bows arc made
 Unto thy wealth, not thee. Hold not thy head too high, my friend, Whatv'er thy station here; For brains will triumph in the end Where then will be thy sphcrey We envy not thy lordly tread,
 Nor at thy lot rcpinc- Who could not hold erect head
 That weighs SO light as thincy