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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-04
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| From the New York World
We are sensible Of the disadvantage
and mischief OF an irredeemable paper
circulation, and shall always be ready to
cooperate in any prudent, feasible plan
| for the restoration of specie payments
| But IL seems TO be an accepted concu-
sion that resumption Is postponed for an
indefinite period. We have no expecta-
ton Of seeing specie payments until the
countrySe tranduilized, and the exporta-
ton OF cotton reaches'its former dimen-
sions. relieving us from the constant
danger of an unfavorablo balance in the
foreign exchanges. Meanwhile, II is u
point of prudence to mitigate the evils
OF irredeemable paper money by utilizing
its incidental advantages. The Govern
ment-that is TO say, the tax payers
may as we'll monopolize the profit
Of circulating irredeemable notes as
share it with the National banks As
a currency, the greenbscks are better and
safer than the bank notes. The value Of
the notes consists in their exchangeabil-
ity for greenbacks. The performer who
professed 10 initiate the notes OF the
nightengale. was told by person to
whom he offered TO exhibit his accom-
plishment, II have heard the nightingale
herself" Ifa man offers me bank notes
for the greenbacks in my pocket, ! know
not by what arguments he could convince
me that would make anything by the
exchange The greenbacks being bet
ter currency, their substitution for bank
notes would be safe, and would save to
the community eighteen millions year
in gold, equivalent to twenty-five mil.
lions in currency. We know no good
reason why the taxpayers should annu-
ally pay this large sum to the banks
without receiving any equivalent
There is no necessary connection be-
tween the business Of discountlng paper
and issuing notes to circulate as currency.
IL the bank notes we're suppressed, and
greenbacks substituted, the power OF the
New York banks to accommodate their
customers with loans, would be as great
as at present; but their profits would be
less by the interest on their circulation.
By selling the Government bonds
pledged for the redemption of their notes,
they would have an equal amount OF
money to lend, aud borrowers would
have to pay no more for its use, since
money would be equally abundant
The only difference would be, that,
like private lenders, they would loan
what cost them value, instead of loaning
their own notes which cost them nothing.
The business of lending money properly
belongs to those who have money to lend.
The reasoning of the Chicago Tribune
holds good only in relation to banks that
attempt to do business without capital.
Such banks, we admit, cannot discount
mercantile paper without issuing their
own notes. But loaning nothing, and
receiving seven per cent interest for 1t,
seems to our uninstructed apprehension,
not definition of banking, but Of
swindiug.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-04
To Printers and Publishers.
A NEW AND CHEAP
ROLLER COMPOSITIONS!

+ DESIRE. AS BRIEFLY AS POSSIBLE,
J. TO call your attention to n new article OF
RO Ter Composition, for which / have been ap.
pointed Agent in tho Southern States. IL has
boen used almost exclusively in New York and
most satisfaction, II Is all that printers could
wish for-combining T0UGHNESS. SUCTION
and ELASTICITY. and possessing the neces-
safy properties to make IL tho most durable Of
anything of the kind ever yet manufactured;
besides Il may be re cast, after being used a
reasonable length of time, when II is as good
AZ new,
Much fault having been found with Compo-
sitions heretofore. because of their wanting the
capacity TO take and distribute ink freely, the
difficulty has been completely overcome in this
Composition, and all trouble in that respect is
obyiated. Rollers made With this material
finest job inks. and all that is necessary is to
wash up E" In changing from one color to an
other, and not be subjected to the delays occa-
stoned in the use of other Compositions by
order. THEY ARE ALWAYS READY.
ALWAYS RELIABLE.
For economy dura bility, and everything re-
quired to make Roller Ill that can be wished
for. am fully satisfied. from my own expe-
rience and the assurance Of others, who have
used the Composition, that IL is far superior TO
anything of the kind yet produced.
Printers will certainly not fail to see the adj
yantages to be derived from using this mate
rial taking the above facts into consideration,
and can but induce them to GIVE 1T ONE
TRIAL, 1 am sure Of their patronage in fu-
ture.
/ could. did deem IL necessary. give certif-
Gates from any number of Pressmen and Pub
fishers throughout the country who have given
this Composition a fair trial, and who still con-
tinue to use IT, which go to prove that it is all
/ claim it TO be.
II is put up in 10. is, 20 and % pound AIR
TIGHT Tin Cans. which preserves il from the
changes OF the weather. Printed directions for
its use accompany each can. No orders for less
than ten pounds will be filed. owing to the
way in which the Composition is put up by the
manufacturers.
This Composition is used by alfthe Newspa-
per and Job Offices in the city. W
Price 80 Cents Per Pound.
Address PETER TRACY, Agent,
PUBLIC LEDGER Office. Memphis. Tenn.
April 80 1868.
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notice and ON reasonable terms.
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official lie, what tho Hotel of Inyallds is
10 ne veterans Of the French Empire.
Ii Is impossible to approach II IN any
direction without stirring up from one 20
A dozen Of the refugees from ONCE, wno
have taken up temporary. shelter mere
iIl Andrew johnson Is deposed, ben
Wade inaugurated, and the doors OF OH
cial life opened TO them again.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-04

A LITTLE band of New Englanders,
led by Rufus Putnam, first settled the
State Of Ohio, in 1888, establishing them
selves al the Muskingum river. Israel
Ludlow followed, and settled Cincinnati.
The result is big garden with two and
a half million inhabitants, and any
amount Of pigs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-04
TEE OKOLONA NEWS.
G. ID. WINSON, Editor,
Published I'm the town of OkOIOna
MISS, every Thursday Morning.

THE NEWS Is PUBLISHED. IN. ONE OF
Il the most thriving towns on the line OF the
Mobile snd Ohio railroad has over one thou
sand readers, and Is a valuable advertising me
,lium for MEMPHIS MERCHANTS, whose
interests will be greatly enhanced in North
Mississippi BY making their business known
through its columns.
S. A. Wells & Co., 40 North Court street, are
agents for this paper. eOd-s2
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Latest to Noon To-Dayi
NEW YORK.
Gold and Cotton Reports.

Special to the PUBLIC LEDGRR.l
NEW York, May Alp m.-Gold
opened at 1891; at lO:4O am. was 1895,
and is now 1891.
Cotton, demand moderate and prices
firm middling, 33c.
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Buntyn Homestead for Sale

THIS BEAUTIFUL SUBURBAN RESI-
i dence, situated five miles east Of Memphis.
on the NJ. & G. Railroad, il now offered for
sale. The tract embraces 10 acres. in high
state of cultivation, with lawns garden, ORCH
ard, oistern and well water. The House is
large, airy and substantial, with all nece sary
outbuildings; the whole forming one of the
most desirable residences in the vicinity of
Memphis. The grounds are susceptible of di-
vision into several fine building sites, and will
be divided and sold separately If desired
Terms-Part cash. and part on credit to ac-
commodate purchasers title good.
If not sold within thirty days, it will be sold
mt public auction. Possession given at sale.
For further particulars apply to ~
l.. V. DIXON,
~ No. 40, Desoto Block.
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FOREIGN.

LIVERPOOL, May 4, IL m.-Cotton is
buoyant; sales estimated at l5, 900 bales
uplands, l2sd; Orleans, 1919.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-04

THE SUPERIOR MERITS OF THE SIN
il GER" MACHINES over all others: for
either FAMILY USE OR MANUFAOTU,
RING PURPOSES, are so well established
and so generally admitted, that an enumera
ton of their relative exoellencies is no longer
considered necessary.
We urge every person in quest OF Saving
Machine, by al means to examine and Nst, 4
they can possibly do so, all the leading rival
Machines before making n purchacc. A seec-
ton can then be made understandinely.
We have established an office for the sale of
our machines; also, silk twist tof our own
mako. cotton and linen thread of a superior
quality, at
215 Main street,
where they will be cheerfully exhibited. and
any information promptly furnished.
N. BAH the machines manufactured by
this company make the famous Lock Stitch,
the only stitch which is universally approved,
or is ut all adapted for first-class work.
So Circulars and price lists sent by mail. on
recent of address.
The Singer Manufacturing Co.,
RS 275 Main street, Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-04

A LARGE AND wELL-sELEcTED STOCK
Sabbath School Books, az prices 70 suit Me
fines. Have also the FINESf AND Gil EAP-
Est stock Of BLANK BOOKS this side Of
New York.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS will do we'll TO
price our goods before buying elsewhere.
We buy and cell for CASH, consequently sell
Low. ii. WADE X CO.,
1855 is-2p 2SS Main street.
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AMUSEM ENTs.
ANNUAL PICNIC
or
ST. PETERS SUNDAY SCHOOL,
Under the Auspices Of the
CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE ASSOCIATION,
WILL TAKE PLACE
ON TUESDAY, MAY 3. IseS,
AMUsEM ENTs.

ON THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS
" known as the " Ford Place near the
Brick Church in Chelsea. the proceeds 20 oe
used In purchasing a Children's euneN
school Library. Excellent brass ane suihs
Bands have been enRaged for the OCCASION.
AHuntsafnn-Flffv Cents. ~
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VARIETIES THEATER.

Der, opeu ct - o'clock; Perfsrmanes to
comnsncs 81 * o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-04
LARGEST ESTABLISHMENT

or The kind.in the Southwest. We employ
none bat Capable workmsn. and tura out the
best Of wOrtsai:ihs most reasonable pricos.I D.
wHITMORE A CO..
l2ai No. Iz.xsdisoul.t. |
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29
The Empty Cradle.

Only little empty cradle. The tiny
ruffled pillow bearing yet the impress OF
the baby-head; the downy bed yet marked
by the round limbs that so lately pressed
it. Only an empty cradle; but, mother
love hath hallowed it, and my dead baby's
bed is holy. Oh, l can see it yet-the
hushsd, still house, the faltering steps, the
fearful faces, the great dark parlor, and
the tiny casket cleaning out white and
gastly! Only as yesterday they lie before
me, snow-white lilies strewn above my
dead Lille, cold as her sister flowers. Oh!
golden curls, will you nestle upon thy
mother-heart no more? Sweet violet eyes,
will you never again look into mine with
shy, questioning glances- beautiful eyes
that have not yet lost the look Of the an
gels. Rosebud lips, will you never again
press mine, will you always be so cold and
still as nowf Oh! my God, my baby is
dead, my Lille is faded, my beautiful bird
has flown from me; and l am alone
alonel White lids closed over violet eyes,
golden curls shimnering coffin pillow
baby lips that never learned to lisp ma
ma" stilled forever, and pale as faded
rosebuds. Dimpled waxen hands, white
as the lilies folded within them, clasped
over breast that never hath known guile
Stillcd forever is the pattering of the tiny
feet SO lately wandered from the paths. O
angels. Oh, my beautiful one, my little
white lily! Pluckcd with the dew O.
Christs heaven still upon her, dead while
Gods angels still whisper in slumber
Gone-ere my young arms had scarce
learned to clasp her. My first little baby
and am left alone with only my era
de- God help me!
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

A young lady at a fashionable dinner
party pestercd DIR. johnson with conun-
drum-a thing which the bluff old philos-
opher utterly detested. ats ,~ry
Why is'the letter 'J'' like the end Of
spring, doctor 2" was the question, and
of course the doctor couldn't tell. BE
cause it's the beginning of June," was the
solution. ~, salr- .s ra i...se "a. q.
"Now, Miss. will you tell me why the
letter TX" is like pigs tail ?'' sternly
asked the doctor. The young lady had to
give it up. because itsthe end of pork,
Miss" .,.. .l.a.f .f-sr.l.. ...,, 2
The doctor was bothered with nc. more
conundrums.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29
0ait and Sumor.
A little nonsense now and then,
Is relishcd by the wisest men," ,
The Hon. BENJAMIN Tappan once Sena-

The Hon. Benjamin Tappan, once Sena-
tor from Ohio was on the bench when the
Buckeye State was admitted into the union.
He was famous in his time for being very
ugly, very talented and very cross-eyed,
grabbed and sarcastic. On one occasion
he was holding court in the wilderness,
where one log cabin had to be used for
court house, tavern and bar-room. The
stable near by was used for jail The
judge had just given some malefactors a
very severe sentence, when a rough back
woodsman, who had been practicing at the
other bar, exclaimed :--'' That's right /;
give um thunder, old gimlet-eyes. "Who
is thatT p screamed the irate and indignant
judge. It's this old hoss," answered the
pioneer, giving his breast an approving
slap" "Mr. Sheriff" retorted Tappan,
"put that old hoss in the stable, and keep
him week on bread and water"
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29
A Hanarsa Years Ago.

The following pithy description Of young
bellies and beaux of century ago will
compare not unfavorably with their coun-
terparts of the present day. ,.s..
As this description is, however, more
applicable to bridal occasion, it will not
suit the present fashions in every partic-
ular. H
To begin with lady. Her locks were
strained upwards over an immense cushion
that set like an incubus upon her head,
and plastered over with pomatum, and then
sprinklcd with a shower of white powder.
The height of this tower was somewhat
over foot. One single white rosebud
lay on the top, like an eagle on haystack.
Over her neck and bosom was folded lace
handkerchief, fastened in front by BOSOM
pin rather larger than dollar, containing
her miniature set in virgin gold. Her airy
form was braced up in a satin dress, the
sleeves as tight as the natural skin of the
arm, with a waist formed by a bodice,
worn outside, from whence the skirt flowed
off, and was distendcd at the top by an am
pie hoop. Shoes of white kid, with peaked
toes, and heels of two or three inches ele-
walton, inclosed her feet, and glittered with
spangles as her little pedal members peeped
curiously out -..
Now for the swain. His hair was sleeked
back, plentifully beAoured, while his cue
projected like the handle of skillet. His
coat was sky blue silk, lined with yel-
low; his vest of white satin, embroidered
with gold lace; his breech@ of the same
material, and tied at the knee with pink
ribbon. White silk stockings and pumps,
with laccs and ties of the same hue, COM
pleted the habiliments of his neither limbs.
Lace ruffles clustered around his wrist,
and portentous frill, worked in cores
pondence, and bearing the miniature Of
his beloved, finished his truly genteel ap-
pearance.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29
Rosa Bonl,eur.

A Paris correspondent tells an anecdote
Of Rosa Bonheur and little girl, daugh-
ter of friend, to whom the artist was
much attached. The child had acquired a
habit, in which she persisted, of making a
series of disfguring grimaces, constantly
putting her fingers in her mouth, putting
out her cheeks, and even bringing her
tongue into play in the service of her Pc
culiar line of disobedience. Naturally
every means of cure was tried, but in
vain. The child only grimaced the more.
Mile Bonheur, unknown to her, sketched
each separate contortion, adding a comic
expression to the features, but perfectly
preserving the likeness. The sketches
were bound in an album and presented,
withoutany observation, to the young de-
linqnent. who turaed over the sketches in
silence and was never seen to grimace
again.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29
Il a. q Mistake

To fatten pen of twenty hogs to get
1000 pounds Of pork, when ten of the
proper breed, and properly fed, would yield
the same amount, and consume not more
than half the quantity of food. i
To depend upon borrowing your neigh
boris rakes, mowers, and all sorts of i'm
plcments in haying time.
To house up thousand bushels of grain
waiting for rise, till one-tcnth of it has
gone to feed the rats and mice, and the re-
mainder smells like rats and the price is
down forty per cent. "4
To plant out big orchard of fruit trees
with first thought of money making, and
leave them to do or die. -
To call all ?" book-lcarning" bosh, to
ignore news and agricultural papers, and
attempt to keep an even yoke with your
much more progressive ncighbors by main
strength and stupidness. Sam,
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29
In the wear 1893. during the Reign of

In the year 1893, during the Reign of
Terror, Thevent, being accused of aristo-
cratic tendencies, fed to London to escape
the knife of that great leveller, the guilo-
tine. From want of something better to
do, or in order to renew their old acquain-
tance, he enquired for Sir Charles Temple.
He was directed to the palace, and, send
ing his name, he was Immediately admit
ted. In an arm chair, with foaming por-
ter on the side-board, surrounded by twen-
ty newspapers, sat corpulent gentleman.
He could scarce rise, 80 fat had he become.
i" All! happy to see you, DIR. Thevent, >
said the fat gentleman, who was no other
than Sir Charles Temple. "Don't be of.
Tended, if L do not get up, this cursed
wooden leg hinders me in every thing
Well, my friend, you come, suppose, L
see if you were not rightf" 'ir "
-" come as refugee, and seek shelter
with you" r.e tlo-7s'r. .if' '-n.s 'aal
Z" You must stay with me, for truly yot
are wise man. You must console me
Theyent. l tell you 1 might to-day b.
admiral of the blue flag if this confoundct
wooden leg had not made me worthless fol
the service of my country. I am reading
the newspapers now to curse myself blacl
and blue that / can be of no Importance
Come, console me-"
"Your lady wife can console you bette
than can" ~" .n -s
"Not at all; her lameness kept he
from dancing, and SO she has devoted her
self to her garden and her gossip; Their
is no getting along with her. In othe
respects, she is a very fine woman"
$50 | was then right after all?"
"Oh, perfectly, my dear Thevent. Blu
don't speak of it. / have acted like
blockhead. If l had my leg back agail
would not give so much of it as the par
ing of nail Between ourselves, / wa
a fool. But keep this to yourself"
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

CARE OF CoLrs.-A little oats in the
sheaf and a little good hay daily, is me-
cessary to keep them in vigor and thriv-
ing. They should not be fattened like
hogs-but have enough of food and of the
right kind to make bone and muscle, and
keep up the health and strength of the
system. They should not be kept in close
warm quarters, but should have plenty of
fresh air. They also need daily exercise
and sholud be turned out several hours
each day in winter to have good arun.
Plenty of food, plenty of pure air. we'll
ventilated stables, and plenty of healthful
exercise, will make good colts. which, in
proper time, viii become good, service
able horses. .-Rural World. ssf3 -
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

BooUErs.-The Belgian florists are said
to practice plan by which they have bo-
quets in fair condition even in damp or
cold weather, for q week or ten days.
They change the water in which they are
kept every other day, cut of with. skarp
scissors quarter of an inch of the stems,
and put pinch of salt and grain of salt
petre into the water. If very much faded,
the stems may be put into hot water for a
minute or two, or into high wines, eau
de-cologne or ammonia.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29
Plain speech to Mothers.

Professor Simpson, of Edinburg, who has
had large and long experience in the med
ical treatment of mothers and children,
gave public address lately on matters of
hygiene. lie spoke most plainly to mothers
who send their children to the grave by
exposing arms and legs, while other parts
of the body are warmly dressed. Mothers,
he continued, committed child-murder,
and then wonder how God could be SO un-
kind as to take away their darlings. They
not only murder their children, but, in his
opinion, commit suicide themselves by ex-
posing their necks to the cold air. 1t was
puzzle which he could not understand,
that women should cut off the top of their
dresses and appear with bare blossoms in re-
fined society, while that part of the dress
which should protect the heart and lungs,
and other vital organs, is trailing in the mud
Not to speak Of health at the present
moment, we would remark that the exhibi-
ton of semi-nude bust seldom approaches
to the classical standard of harmonius pro-
portions of parts and fullness of outline,
and is rarely suggestive of beauty and love-
illness. The inquisitive observer feels him.
self quite at loss to know the precise line
of division between which fashion claims
for exposure and the rest which modesty
would conceal. The boundary is too
changeable. More ought to be left to the
Imagination, and less to be condemned by
good taste. But ifmothers and full grown
daughters insist on being the victims Of
fashion, children ought to be exempt from
its insane and cruel requirements.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

The following toast was recently pro-
nounced at freman's dinner, and was
received with great applause; g The Ladies
their eyes can kindle the only fame against
which there is no insurance"
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

Some years ago clergyman was preach
ing to large audience in wild part of
Illinois, and announced for his text g" In
my fathers house are many mansions. F"
lie had scarcely read the words when an
old fellow stood up and said: Il tell you
folks that's lie / know his father well.
He lives fifteen miles from Kentucky in an
old cabin, and there amt but one room in
the house. s..'- qiuA -.#
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

A clergyman of a country village church
desired to give notice that there would be
no service in the afternoon, as he was
going to officiate for another clergyman,
The clerk, as soon as the sermon was fin
ished, roso up with all due solemnity and
called out; +" am requested to give no.
tiee that there will be no service this after
noon, as Mr.. L. is going fishing with
another clergyman"
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

GARDENING FOR LADIES. up your
beds early in the morning; sew buttons on
your husbands shirts /; do not rake up any
grievances; protect the young and tender
branches of your family plant smile of
good temper in your face, and carefully
root out all angry feelings, and expect o
good crop of happiness. .,@ts'.-.'.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

Two Irishmen were travelling, when
they stopped to examine guideboard.
Twelve miles to Portland" said one.
"Just six miles apiece" said the other,
and they trudged on apparently satisfied
at the small distance.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

The Cemetery at Tippinsville is about
undergoing various improvements. In the
course of an argument in favor of the pro-
posed renovation, good old Deacon IT,.
remarked that it was q duty to render the
place as attractive as possible, g because, u
he said, with sigh, g VIC shall all be bu-
ried there If zee liveW ,S.'
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-29

SEVERE. E.--Coleridge was descanting, in
the presence of Charles Lamb, upon the
repulsive appearance Of the oyster. +" 1t
isn't handsome, Coleridge," said Lamb
4" but it has the advantage of you in one
thing" "What is that :" said Coleridge,
who was an exhaustless talker, .fIt knows
when to shut its mouth" was the reply.