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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25
Artnmus Wards Education.

To the Editor of the London Punch
SIR: 1t hav bin supposed by sum, from
redin ov mi letters to the public prlntz,
that hav enjoyed educational advanta-
ges oy a hi grade. 1t will no doubt cre-
ate surprise amung mi friends to lern
that / am mostly OF a self-made char
acter.
Mi family is justly prowd ov sain that
sutch was my forrarduess in erly yooth
that at the tendar age of munths l ct
every day out ov a tin plat with the
alphybet stamped aroun the edge ov IT.
But / make no mention of this succum-
stance, and parse on. ,
would hav made polished, klassicai
scholar but for a trifiin accidant that oc-
Cured the first da Ov mi career at skool
Mr.. Pollud, who tort the skOol, wuz man
oy red hair and cruel an overbaring
mind. DARN the suspense ov skool du-
ties. about noon, / becum home sic, and
in a playful sperit filled the dror OF Mr..
Pollud's table with san, which l he'd
gethered out in the rode he'd skeercely
tux nv sect, when Mr.. Pollud came in
and resoomed his klass, which wuz
reedin the plais Of Horriss translated in
latin. Unfortunitly, there wuz IN the
bottum ov that dror a crack, an to nj
disna the san begun TO leek out Mr..
Pollud Rotist nuthin for q while, but
suddenly turnin his glance under tbe
table, he discovered more than peck ov
san on to.ihe floor, and more still run
ming ont of the dror where he kep his
thingS Il wuz the wurk ov a moment
for Mr.. Pollud to seeze young nan og
the klass who enjoied a bad reputashun
In the skool by the collar end shake him
vociferously. But the Low 'ninded yooth,
ded to every crate and noble sentiment,
sed, in loud vols, Arlemus Ward, that
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

R6- The editor of the Athens (Ga)
Watchman, in publishing by request a
Union Republican ticket" for the
Twenty-seventh District, composed of
Clarke, Walton and Newton counties,
saws there are not twenty white
men in the district who will own up to
belonging to that party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

B5- The English letter writers state
that the coming winter in that country is
likely to be hard season for the working
people in many ways. 1t is estimated
that one hundred thousand laboring peo-
pie in England are absolutely without
work, and q million more pinched and
suffering in consequences Of inadequate
wares
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

B6~ The Louisville Democrat, of the
22d, says: 1--WE do not remember when
We have seen so many tall, fine.looking
men in our city. as are now here in at
tendance upon the Masonic Grand Lodge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

ba~ Bathers on the English coast, it
is reported, are alarmed by the sudden
appearance of sharks in English waters.
Five were recently captured within a
week, one of which was thirteen feet in
length, and weighed nearly four hundred
mounds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

ReApAn English artillery officer in Can
ada tried to desert by Disgusting himself
as a negro. He was handeuffed and
carried before his comrades. The de-
rision his appearance excited was pun
ishment considered sufficient
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

B@~ The Improvements at the Naval
Academy, at Annapolis, are making
rapid progress. They consist in part of
a chapel and quarters for officers and
midshipmen. The grounds are beauti-
fully laid out and are constantly improv-
inU
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

B6y@ On Tuesday night of last week, a
fire at Lake City, Florida, destroyed the
courthouse and all the county records.
This is the third courthouse burned at
that place within the last twenty years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

1@rThe arming of the police of Eng
lish cities with swords and revolvers is
advocated by the London papers, the
immediate cause of the suggestion being
the Fenian panic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

RA. An exchange asks why the SEX
tons habtually report still born cases
among the deaths
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

HeA. An elm tree was cut down last
week in Geauga county, Ohio, which ex-
perts pronounced 1872 years old.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

p0- Ny dear Ellen, said young
man, 81 have long wished for this sweet
opportunity, but I hardly dare trust my
self TO speak the deep emotions Of my
heart; but l declare to you, my dear
Ellen, that / love you most tendsrly.
Your smiles would shed-would she'd"
Never mind the wood shed, said
Ellen, 20 on with your pretty talk,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

D@r An apple tree, near Petersburg,
Va, has produced four crops of apples
during the present season.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

s@. Judge Sharswood's majority in
Pennsylvania, as officially published,
was 1902, Democratic gain of $50.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

R@. Twenty-eight hundred head of
sheep were ferried over the Mississippi,
to Louisiana, on the 18th inst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

D6~ A number of Kansas farmers
claim to have raised sixty bushels of
seed corn to the acre the past season.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

neA. The new iron bridge across the
Cumberland, at Nashville, will cost, when
completed, $65,O00.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

H@rAn enormous gray eagle, measur-
ing eight feet from tip to tip, was killed
in Christian county, Ky, last week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25
TO PROPERTY HOLDERS.

AL OWNERS OF CITY REAL ESTATE,
a and an agents Of owners. are respectfully
To1uesied 10 leave with the underlined, at the
Msyor's i1fce, Memlhis mem5o,rerda q Any any
SAILS. IEAsEs. SIB-DlNlnlONSs hlN-s
r.sIF Ir fhrn since the last assessment
JOHN PARK.
4. J. DTpkE.
JOHN 7. IRRELEVANT,
ana Assetors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

B@- The Yale Triennal shows the
names of one hundred aud fifty-two
Smiths.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25
KING OF CHIIT,S

Az NCONolDhhhI IlON OF I'll u SCARCITY
u OF money and in order TO place Il within
the reach Of all, We have reduced the prize Of
our
KING OF CHILLS
To the low price Of ONE DOLLAR per Bottle.
This is the most powerful and certain COM
pound ever introduced for the permanent
eradication Of all tbTms of Chills, Intermittent,
Dumb Chills. Sun Pain, and all those malarious
affections so common throughout the Southern
country, II. Is put up in large bottles, with
plain directions is pleasant 10 the taste, and
doee not affect the head. ears or nerves.
WHAT 1T CAN DO.
II cleanses the Stomach, arouses the Liver,
opens the Bowels, and carries of all Bilious
Matter. eifecting quick and permanent cures.
RADICALS
Who have not become acclimated, and are con.
stantly troubled with Chill or Fever. who are
bilious and full of Aches, and feel an indispo-
stion to get about, should, by all means, use
this truly valuable Medicinal Compound, which
Is prepared by Physicians Of Twenty Years. ex-
perience in this maariOus country.
CONSERVATIVES
Who have no time to lose, fooling with various
mixtures of the day, and who have no money
10 throw away, could not do better than 10
spend One Dollar for the KING or CHTLLS
aud be cured ef all forms Of Chills, Fever, Etc.
It's taste is pleasant, and II never affect the
head or ears.
MECHANICS OF MEMPHIS,
Yonr time Is money, and why do you continue
with the Chills. Fevers, etc., losing so much Of
your precious time when O remedy is 20 near at
hand and so cheap. Our remedy builds up the
system, placing 1t upon a good foundation,
remOdes-by purgng tho system of all flaws,
and PLACES you on foot with sound timber.
Send and procure one bottle, and be perma-
nently cured. Price only One Dollar.
FARMERS AND PLANTERS
Visiting the city .woud greatly consult their own
falling King Of Clils. Much time can be
saved by curing the Chills Immediately, and
this medicine uproOts the disease and so
destroys the cause that il will not return, as IL
does when cured with quiuine.
MERCHANTS AND CLERKS.
Why will you lose so many golden moments OF
your life, in shaking and complaining OF chilly
sensations, Fevers. Headaches, pains in the
Bones and Joints, Lasstude, Billiousness, etc,
when the Insignificant sum of One Dollar will
speedily restore you to health, vigor and bucy-
ancy? IL is pleasant to the taste produces no
roaring or buzzing in the head, no ringing of
the ears, but acts quickly and ehfectually After
using one bottle you will have 40 other in your
house.
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
Who hsye pale, swarthy. puny, and sickIy
children. having little or no appetite, imperfect
digestion, inactive liver, indispOsition TO plny.
but are cross, peevish and dropping about, with
slight feyers sometime during the day, can be
giving small doses of the King Of Chilis four or
five times a day. Do not forget the name,
promegoole & Co.'s KING OF CHILLs. Price
81 90. Sold by all Druggists. j. p. DRoM-
eooLE Co., Propretors, 3ll Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

ALLPARTIEs HAVING CLAIMS
a arairst me will please present the same
T. nv Attorney, HOWELL Il. JACKSON,
Esg., Who Is authorized to seitleand adjust the
1alne ~. lsI 'ne' Al. WALT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25
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by
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Ar
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To regular advertisers we offer superior in
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Advertisements published at intervals will be
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otherwise, n ust be addressed to
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25
MOTHERS AND FATHERs
YOuR wrErc


Possesses charms in proportion to her health
and she measures a husbands love by the inte-
rest he evinces in her welfare while she is sick
Now, il you wish to retain in tact your wife's
love and affection undiminished, and desirs
that she regain her health and former beauty
you should. by all means procure one bottle Vi
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS,
A compound thatis actually restoring health
to more sickly females than all other remedies
combined. 1t only proposes TO cure those
Uterine Complaints peculiar to the female SEX
1t is indorsed by the medical profession all
over the country, as il is no secret nor patent
and effects cures bona fde cures after,all other
means fail.
OLD AND YOUNG FEMALES
Have long needed medicine that would relieve
them of all those Female Complaints and
Irregularities which prove so troublesome all
over the Southern country, and they can now
confidently rely upon the curative powers of the
English Female BiNers. 1t arouses. restores
and regulates. lis cures are rapid and perma-
nent. If troubled with painful. suppressed or
irregular Menstruation, Hysterics, .Leucorrhoea
or Whites, Falling OF tho Womb, liberation OF
the Womb, Chlerosis, and all those symptoms
which follow. this medicine viii relieve you.
THAT YOUNG GIRL,
Whose bloom has departed from her cheeks ;
whose eye hes lost its lustre whose intellect
has lost its brightness; whose countenance
betokens gloom and despair; who is pale, ema-
tion of the heart swimming of the head, cold
feet and hands, can be restored to perfect health
and beauty by using the English Female
Bitters.
MARRIED LADIES,
As you value your life, and health, and per-
sonal charms; as you are now troubled with
some complaint peculiar to your sex; as you
have been under treatment of some physician
without benefit as You have nearly concluded
that your case cannot be reached let us insist,
let us urge you to aside your fears and pre-
judices, in regard to advertised remedies, for
one time in your life, and try one single bottle
Of English Female Bitters.
We are well aware that many persons snub
at the idea of using an article that is advar-
tissd, and We know Of many snubbing indvid-
uals in this community, and if they had their
way, many of them would snub all you sickly
females in your graves. Cannot n worthy medi-
cine be advertised? Send Immediately, and
procure a bottle Of thifpowerful Uterine and
General Tonic, and regain your health. strength
and color. Sold by all Druggists.
j. p. DROMG0OLE n CO., Proprietors,
3gl Main street. Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

Every patron obtains a Watch by this ar
rapgement. costing but $40. while II may be
worth $1,000. No partially shotcn
We wish to Immediately dispose Of the above
magnificent stock. Certificates, naming the
articles. are placed in sealed envelopes, and
well mixed. Holders are entitled TO the arti-
cles named on their certificate upon payment
Of Ten Dollars. whether Il be Watch worth
Sl0O9. or one worth less The return OF any of
our certificates entities you TO the art Gle named
iheteOn upon payment, irrespective ofits worth,
and as no article valued less than SO is named
this is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25
Spicy Political CorrsspOndoncs.

spicy Political Corresponoehce'
The following genuine correspondence
will amuse and instruct our readers.
The Radical State Committee is begging
money 10 carry on its work of corrup-
ton, and the following is the circular
letter sent out to "the faithful :"
THE CIRCULAR LErTER
Republican Campaign, 1867.
COMMITTEE Roous, METROPOLITAN HorEL,l
Nav YoHK. October Z. lsoI.
To J. 7. Wilson, Esq, jamestown, N. y;
DEAR SIR: For the purpose OF deiray-
ing the proper and legitimate expenses
Of the approaching election, the State
COMMITTEES are soliciting contributions
from the friends Of the Union cause and
the benefciaries Of the Republican Union
party.
The amount which We have deemed II
proper to ask you to contribute to aid in
conducting the campaign is sixty dollars,
which you viii please remit to Waldo
Hutchins, Esq, No. 40 Wall street, New
York.
In view Of the shortness Of the canvass,
an early response is requested.
Yours very truly,
HAMILTON HkRRIs, Chairman.
LUTHEE CALDWELL. Chairman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

J,ursrowx. n. Y. 0etoberl5. ls67.
M DEAR HAMILTON: Your Affection
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

WE HAVE RECENTLY BEEN PLACED
w in receipt ofa large and most well selected
stock of FANCY GROCERIES,, &c, consist
ing in part Of ALMONDS, FILBERTS.
PECANS, BRAZIL NUTS. CITR0N, Raj
SINS, CUkRANTS, FIGS, j LILIES and
PRESERVES Of al kinds, $ 4 y Q + S,
PICKLES, CAN FRUITS, TOYS. and a
variety Of other articles too lengthy for emu
mrration. We are also in receipt Of regular
shipments Of Oranges, Lemons and other green
toners and the public generally 70 our stock,
feeling confident that our lengthy business ox-
porience enables Us 10 give entire satisfaction
TENNESSEE STEAM CABDY MAEU-
FACTORY Our Candies will be furnished
fresh daily as heretofore, and guaranteed pur !.
We manuiaciure none but No. articles, and
that this fact is appreciated a liberal PATRONAGE
demonstrates. Particular attention paid 70 the
filing Of c0Rntry orders.
L. ROCCO & CO.,
90 and 90 Second street, corner OF Madisna.
Nl-Ni
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MEDICAL.
REDUCTION IN PRICE
Standard Remedy

IN CONSIDERATION 0FTHE SCARCITY
the reach Of all. we have reduced the prize Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

DUSSELL, GROVE 4 CO., GAYOS0 PLA-
IL ming Mill, 2l2 Adams street, east of the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

ORGTLL BROS. 4 CO., HARDWARE.
" Safes, etc., Front street. corner Monroe.
pAOKER, II. B., DEALER IN PITTS
bnrg coal No 1907 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

DAINT STORE, PAINTERS MATERI-
/ ais. Mcdonald Il Cole. "A Monroe st.
DRRKINs, LIVINGSTON q POST, DEAL
ers in Machinery, ETC., 36S Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

nOSTOFFICB, COR. JEFFERSON AND
| Third streets, r. G. Gist Postmaster.
DEILLY & REEADY. DEALERS IN GRO
IL ceries and Plantation Supplies, l43 Main.
DICE Il ENGLE, DEALERS IN DRY
IL Goods, 224 Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

nOLICE COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. No.
/ Az Madison street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

DOBERTSON e. CARTER, COTTON FAC
X, TORS and Commission Merchants, No. 1315
Union street. room 26 Lee Block. 3-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-25

Who have no time to lose, foOlinR with various
mixtures of the day.. and who have no money
10 throw away, could not do better than to
spend One Dollar for the KING or CHILLS
It's taste is pleasant, and It never affect the
HAD nv
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-04-02

blue. black and red stitched upon the edge
: of the cuffs, collars and each side of the
central box plait OF the bosom, are quite
fashionable. Bosoms heavily embroidered
will be worn for dress shirts, and also bosoms
which are perfectly plain, with three small
i.let holes for the smallest kind of diamond
or pearl or gold shirt studs.
The English fold black necktie is to be
worn upon all occasions as the dress neck
tie, in place of white. Windsor black lace
. tiss and black grehadine ties will be worn.
s These last are very pTettys and for summer
there can be nothing. nicer. Turn down
collars, with points from two and one fourth
to three inches long, will be the only ones
worn. Long points are out of date. A very
beautiful striped necktie, from two and One-
third to three inches wide, stripes running
lengthways and across, to be tied under the
chin, will no doubt find great favor this
summer. White and brown linen shirts,
with a linen cambria tie embroidered to
match the shirt, the ties pointed with ai'ar-
row lace, are new, novel and neat. We
were shown some in very pretty patterns of
horse shoes, anchors, flowers, &c.
In pocket handkerchiefs we have mono
grams, crests, and coats of arms worked in
I the corners. eftaa +.ls ,r.-,. n,
Wedding night shirts are made with ruff
f1es, and worked in c0lors. For the more
modest they are gotten UP plain, but made
with coat sleeves. Striped and spotted
linen will be worn for travelling shirts.
Canes this year will consist of imported
sticks, the natural wood, and are of small
tsTZe!o Some have the French gilt head;
with cord and tassels. attached & Black
Whalebone canes will not be carried. ,.,
Sleeve buttons, Watch-guards, &c, all
partake Of the sporting character, and are
made of oxidizedo silver and gilt metal.
They are very fashionable. ll.efi4ysf MI Is.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-04-02
How the Exempted Glasses Live.

How the Exempted Glasses Live.
Jay Cooke, who manipulated $3 OO0,OO0,-
900 of United States stocks, all exempted
from taxation, dives in palatial residence at
= Philadelphia, which is thus described by a
lady,, -.t.y,.s. f..e = .3..s- ~
= Il can't describe what it is like. 1 don't
think any thing grander, more beautiful,
more splendid, or more in keeping could
be imagined. And the Cookies are just the
kind people to live in it. L.. is perfect
brunette and her sister S., who is younger,
is blonde. LIS room is furnished in
bright crimson satin, and SIS in light blue
satin. just beyond their rooms is still an
other bedroom, which belongs to the girls
and is called the spare bedroom, and is in
tended tor any friend whom they wish to
invite to visit them. @. was occupying this
room. Every thing in the house, with the
exception OF Mr.: Cookies bOudoir and a
few of the paintings, is American. Mr..
Cooke would have nothing else. In the
sitting-room is large, old-fashioned, open
Fireplace, with andirOns which Mr.. Cookies
mother presented to him. There is every
kind of room in the house that you could
think sof-billiard room, amusement room,
where they have regular stage, foot
lights, &C., music room, where they have
, an elegant square grand Chickering piano.
I can't tell you of all the rooms, for it
would take me all night, and even then
you wouldn't have a clear idea of them.'
ssPoOr white trash" the National debt
must be paid;" these exempt millionaires
say se-they tell you $3.50, pay your taxes
walk up to the Captains office and set
itlel-Ddyto1e Empire. @