davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11

New York Cotton Market Nov. IL.
By Southern Pacific and Atlantic telegraph
The cotton market is irregular. Sales at all
ports yesterday. 1850 bales; receipts, e91s
bales. At New York. yesterday. 1923 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11

ADAys sTkEEF MARKET-FFE Key
lucky BEEF.-0ur customers viii take
notice that we have on hand some very
ine Kentucky beef, aud some very fat
mutton. We will endeavor to be supplied
at all times With the best meats that can
be had IN the city.
0PPsNHEIMER a Co,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11

Home washer! Home Washer
Horse Washeri ff PCS "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11

The stock on hand yesterday afternoon was
II. 37s bales. Total received during the season,
Az 070
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11
Min c e M e a t !!
PUBLIC LEDGER.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION

DIEGO. fgo. ls Madison strees
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11
BOAR DING

nOARDING. Il HAVE OPENED A
ID boarding and eating house at 1l8 jefferson
ar Get, and ask the patronage ofthe public.
29-I05 LEANA KRESS ENBA n. /
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11
AMuSE NJ EMTS.
vi emphiS Theater

sHALplss. BgDwKLL Il MAoDosousH, Propr's.
X. W. YOuYGE,.. Manager.
Enthusiastic reception Of Mr.. FRANK
MAYO, and great success Of F0RM0SA, with
its various phases Of the world as IL is.
THURSDAY EVENING. November llth.
The great sensational play of F0RMQsA.
" Tom BurroSghs, Mr.. frank Mayo; Fer
mOsa." Mrs. Dan Myroh.
seas ~ HRIcEs.-Drsss Circle and Par
qustte equally eligible for ladies', 81 10. Fam
lily Circle. 20 cents. Colored Box (cane seat
ckairsl. so cents. Private Boxes, admitting
eight persons, $40.
CHANGE IN TINE OF CoNMEScIyc.-0n and
after Iuesaay. November 9Th. the doors will
oren at 6;45 p.m.; the performances TO com
menee at 1850
Matinee every Sstur ~.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11
OFFICERS,

w. O. y E A IL q
(Successof to A. Bkss,) Agent for
MaItby's Fresh Baltimore oysters
40 Madtson street, bet. Main and Second,
Memphis. Tennessee.
Special attention paid to shipping. All ord re
nromntlv filed. low to the trade. 4o-lIo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11
B. R o Q Q o.
ectioner,

uAsTHEFIvEsT STOCK OF CANDIES.
to be found in the city, which he will sell
either wholesale or retail. Mt reasonable prices.
Please examine my stock before making yosr
purchaser. A-i4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11

Regular Meuaphfs and Frfar's Point
u. n. Mail Pack For DeSot0
Front. Commerce, Austin, Hell
ena, Frfar's Point, Delta
and ali Way Landings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11

sit COL Adams street, near Third.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11
rOR SALx.

FOR SAILS.
IS0R sALE-ONE QUARTER-MEDIUM
II Gordon prees. nov in use and In nyRFECT
oRpER. Price, 900 cash. cost $500. Also. one
second hand paper cutter. oHEAP. For par
ticulars, address u. WHITMORE,
gst Public Ledger Office. Memphis.
EsIDENCE AND NICE WOODED LOTS
H for saie-Preston Plscc, coraer Of Vance
and Orleans SITS. W. A. WhEAfLEf.
I0.sT Bethel Block.
BLANKS FOR MAGISTRATES AND
ID Constables on hand and for sale az this
office. I'LL
OLD TYPE METAL. BETTER TRAN
~ Babbett. for sale at this office.
InOR SALE OR EXUhANGH-MY PLACE
II fosr miles out on the Hern ando road, con,
tanning twelve aud half acre. good land. well
ianproyed; new house. kitchen. servants
he1se. smoke. house. rn-erib. carriage house.
Naeon shelter, etc., all new; fne young or
chard, rsspberfics. strawberries and grapes;
fine clover lot. grass lot. garden. etc. two
spIensid eisterns and horse-ponf. VIII be
Eoid on Sasy terms or exchanged for city prop
ertT. For particulars. syPly to,o,
PUBLIC LzDGKR once.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11

lSat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11
COM M ERCIAL,

viii leave Memphis every SATURDAY. at
O'Clock pm. for Augusta, Searcy, W est Point,
Des Arc, Duvail's Bluff. Clarendon. Indian
Bay and all intermediate landings. Shippers
can rely upon this boat remaining in the trade
permanently.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-11

81
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-08-19
An Immense Land Slide.

The town of Stockport, Columbia Co.,
n. Y, was the scene of considerable excite
ment last week. on account of a pioantic
land slide, and thousands have visited the
spot. The place where the phenomenon
occurred is located on the old post road.
near the confluence of the Kinderhook and
Clovernook, about five miles north of Hind
son. 1t comprises nearly iye acres. and
was on an elevation above a dry rayjne.
hill intervenes between the ravine and the
creek ON the east and north of n little less
than the altitude of that which caved in.
The crash took place about half past Sly
olock P. NJ. last Monday. The movement
was gradual, and the surface of the earth
undulated like waves of the ocean. No
noise was heard until the moving rlass
struck the base of the intervening ill.
when there was dull rumbling sound re-
sembling distant thunder, and quiverinq
sensation like a slight shock of an earth
quake. The earth caved in to n distance
OF over eighty feet, and the surface as in
dlcated by fences and trees moved dis
tance OF over six hundred feet. SO gradual
was the movement that it occupied about
half an hour, and the sight IS described as
suonme IN the extreme Among the most
marked incidents of the phenomenon is the
NV Nh'e III tlh tlNC MLitu SlDOu DN Inc
roadside was moved, with n section of the
fence, to the bottom Of the ravine, dis
tance of six hundred feet, and the tree and
fence now stand as firm and uprightas ever.
The weaker trees, such as pine aud hem
lock, were snapped off as though they were
pipestems; and some trees of this nature
two feet or more In diameter are twisted
like wisp OF straw. The land is clay,
founded OH quick-sand, with soil surface
of not more than two feet in thickness. Ii
Is understood that that the quick sand has
been gradually washing away from beneath.
and passed off into the streams. The
copions showers of last spring left the sur
face a mere shell, and the dry weather
which followed caused the shell To crack
and finally fall into the vacuum below. A
crevasse several inches in width, fifty feet
In length, and deep beyond sounding, has
appeared ON the land adjoining the sIinken
portion on the south, and fears are enter
tanned that this tact will soon fall.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-08-19

HoMEof ofATHY.-Among the inventions
and improvements with which the day is
so rife, that made by Prot. Humphreys is
not among the least. With all the supe-
riority OF the Homeopathic System of Med
icine over that of the old school in its free.
dom from danger and the ease and pleas
antness with its medicines may be taken
or given to children, it still remained an
intricate system for the people to use -
From the fact that q single medicine is
given at dose, and each applicable to
only certain symptoms, large number of
medicines and large book of directions
became necessary in order to their use.-
And what is worse, these directions are of
the most nice and discriminating charac-
ter, so that often the longer one looked and
studied, the more puzzled he became, nor
could any amount of learned lumber, in
the way Of Domestic Manuals, explain the
matter.
AT this precise point the discovery of
Prof. Humphreys comes in. He ascer-
tanned, from repeated experiments, what
had been before denied, that certain medi-
cines in this system might be harmoni-
ously combined in single remedy which
possessed, in good part, the advantages Of
each of its ingredients and upon this prin
ciple forms series of Specific Remedies
for each of the more common diseases or
ailments. With these all uncertainty and
embarrassment in giving the remedies is
avoided, and they may be properly admin
istered by any person of ordinary intelli-
gence. His improvement is certainly val
uable, and one which throws the benefits
Of this beautiful and efficient system into
The hands of the people, and must prove a
blessing to thousands. His Specifies are
spoken of in high terms by those who use
them, and we can readily conceive must
prove a valuable addition to the comforts
of family, i..s ..., -. -.s -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-08-19
yuetrp.
BIZ MuGSoSETTF


On. darling, darling. five years old in Heaven
To bridge the rift has yearning love no way.
That may feel about my neck your clinging,
Or hear one little silver word to day?
The summer sleeps and dreams on mount and
The vines are sweet with fullest blossoming.
The sunlight through the cherry's heart sthrilng,
The robins, that you loved so, sing and sing.
The woitd is all as full of light and beauty;
Oh, ''run away sweet darling. out of Heaven =
And smile and speak, though with the sudden glory
My eyes be blinded and my Wild heart riyen.
Burst through the unseen walls that hide you from
me,
And let me see the same bright beamins face
Tho same short sun-tint eurls-the cheeks Ike
The same fair dimpled form of restless grace.
Shed round me perfume Of your lovely Heaven.
And, though you fit away the instant seen,
There viii be breath of jasmine and of lily
Where your BRIGHT glancing spirit steps have been.
Five years In Heaveni-and older. larger, taller
The little curls must touch the shoulder now,
And wiser thought and deeper beauty Tighten
The laughing eye and rounded baby-brow;
Yet looking back across your brief. bright sum-
mers
Is the eslth-life. the earth-pain all forgot p
Kind angels ever near you-oh my darling,
Is earth and mother-loye remembered not?
One little silver word from out the silence
One fash of shining hand TO still my fear
One breath OF perfume, faint and sweet and holy.
Toten me, angel one, that you are nearl
There Is a sound. but lis the robin calling;
There is a ls.ht-a srlnbeams golden play:
There Is hreath-frOn summer roses lifting
The chalice of their red hearts to the day
There is breath-is it of jasmine, lilly.
Or strange sweet odor from beyond the sea-
And light as air fO0tstep comes and passes
Oh, darling, darling, you have been with mel
MILWAUKEE, August, 1862 81
ErrT1r4 orsefs-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-08-19
Singular Discovery.

A strang geological phenomenon recent
ly caused some excitement at Murat. in
France. village situated between the val
ley OF Mount Dore and that of st. James.
civil engineer had caused rectangular
we'll to be sunk to a depth of fifty three
metres through stratum of hard tufa.
which covers the primitive formation in
that district. At this depth, which is in
significant compared to the shaft of n mine.
the heat, nevertheless. became SO intense
that the workmen had to be relieved at
short intervals. Their wooden shoes soon
got lntolerably warm, and they could not
lie down TO rest themselves on the hot
ground. On the other hand, the appearance
OF the tufa denoted that the well had near
ly reached the granite. The engineer. on
leaving the spot for a while, had recon-
mended his men 10 be very careful during
his absence, and to content themselves
with removing the rubble, without going
further down. One Of them, however. in
throwing the last shovelful into the skip.
took it into his head to remove with his
piekaxe apiece of tufa about thirty inches
In circumference; but no sooner had he
done this thsn he saw the bottom of the
hole he had made swell mp.
AT the same time loud rumbling NOISE
was heard The men in a fright jumped
INTO the cage and called to be pulled up;
but they had barely got to the height of q
dozen metres when thick column of hot
water, preceded bya vNent report, rose
up IN the air, projecting huge stones up
wards. The wafer in falling scalded the
men grievously. The jet diminished, and
the well filed rapidly, the poor fellows sue
eeeding. however, in getting out in time.
In the course of ten hours the well got quite
full, and from that time arivulet of thermal
water has been flowing from the spot into
the Dordogne. The liquid on arriving there
still retains tempenture of forty degrees
centigrade. Upon analysis it has been
found to contain upwards of twenty MILL
grammes (nearly half grain) of arseniate
OF potash per litre, proportion unheard OF
before. The Minister of Public Works has
sent commission of eneineers to the spot
for further investigation. .
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-08-19
signal from some one of the leaders. and
all faced again to the right, in the same DO
sltlon as when they entered the honra


signal from some one of the leaders. and
all faced again to the right, In the same DO
sition as when they entered the house
After remaining In the same meditative.
lmmobile position before described. thew
began preparation for another feature Of
the worship. All formed in column of
iours, according to height, the men in one
column and the women in another. Again
the choir drawled out their doIef1ll chants.
ana the columns marched in step TO the
music around the building, the women in
reverse direction to that of the men
Many Joined IN chanting the music. and all
kept time to the air in the peculiar en-
phasls gesture of the hands and arms ms
before. For half an hour at least did tbev
thus march around the hall. the choir
forming circle and occupying a station.
ary position IN the center of the floor and
at signal all again assumed the position
they had at first occupied, with the precis-
ion of soldiers.
Again they stood for few moments silent
as SO many statues. The plain. white pine
benches, which were piled one upon the
other about the sides of thehall, were then
taken down and placed in position by the
sisters End brethren respectively. Regu-
lafly and silently as clockwork this was
done, without any commotion whatever.
The men took their seats first, and then,
nolselessly as so many ghosts. the women
glided to their proper places and dropped
on the benches. Both men and women
took from their pockets their large cotton
handkerchiefs or napkins, which they
spread on their knees, and on which they
rested their hands.
The preacher of the community then
stepped forward in front of the visitors. his
back toward the members of the Society.
and IN calm, impassioned manner began
his discourse, which was addressed entire
ly to the visitors. Ii was an artful, logical
argument in support of the Shaker creed:
but although he spoke without notes it was
easy to see that the address had been care
fully prepared for the occasion. He STU
dlously avoided reference to the doomaS of
the sect, and only alluded to those parts of
their creed on which few persons would he
inclined to take issue. was told, howey-
er, that frequently the preachers OF the
community openly and energetically pro
claimed their doctrine as the only true
faith, and characterized all other orders as
heathen. The remarks of the preacher
concluded the devotional exercises of the
morning. One Of the leaders arose. simplv
remarked, "The meeting is now dismissed -
and then, without word being spoken or
look of recognition with one another ex-
changed, the Shakers glided out of the hall.
the women through one door, and the men
through another.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-08-19
Reasons for Life Assurance.

1. 1t Is the surest way to prevent the
household loaf from being buried with the
household head
2. 1t helps TO rid the community of pau
perism and its expenses, and of the crimes
incident to poverty.
3. 1t brings relief to the sorrows of be-
reavement, and brightens the otherwise des-
olate pathway. =
4. 1t gives the permanence of an estate,
or of fortune, to those depending only on
their daily toll.
5. 1t is the safest of all investments, as it
thrives even upon the ruins of ordinary
financial concerns.
6. 1t is profitable use OF funds, yielding,
besides security, better returns than most
investments. att H
z. 1t Is a property not exposed to the de-
mand OF creditors, but protected by lav for
one'sheirs.
8. 1t brings ready money in a moment
and Just at that moment when it is most
timely and welcome.
.. ltaffords oil the econveniences of saving
institutions, and also much larger pecuniary
returns.
10. 1t benefits the assured, promoting in
dustry and economy, and prolongs life by
relieving it of anxiety.
| bfoHy NOttOnS tOffecfen.
i. 1t is not impiety to talk of Life Assur-
ance; for it is not assuring Existence, but
| Possession.
2. 1t is not distrusting Providence; for
Providence was not designed to procure
self help.
3. 1t is not chance operation; sur it
proceeds upon a strictly legitimate and sci
entific basis.
4. 1t is nota speculation, or. deceit; for
many of the best men of the world are its
Supporters.
5. 1t is not an expense" for it is SIM
ply LAYING up for a future time-simply
accumulation.
6. 1t is not risk from inability to Keep
up payments; fora policy may be on the
Non Foyfeifoag plan. =. ~
2. Il is not for the poor only; for the rich
are now very generally taking advantage OF
:. 1t is not for the rich only; for no is one
so poor that he cannot keep up a life pol
icy.
8. 1t is not ON unnecessary outlay: ftr no
other provision is positively certain and Sc
cure.
10. It is not just as well to put it off; for
health may be impaired, or life may sud-
denly end. Ta
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-08-19
Warnings TO Parents-''MysteriOus Dis
annoaraueos ,,


The New York Observer has. the follow
ing explanation Of mysterious disappear
ances:" 80
Going up to Albany on the boat few
evenings since, young man approached q
young lady sitting near us, and gradually
engaged her in conversation. 1t was ear
ried on in low tone Of voice. and yet loud
enough to be overheard. She1et him know
that she lived in Forty-fourth street, New
York, between such and such street andav-
enue; that he must not write TO her there,
but letter addressed to the care of Miss
B. her school friend at-South Tenth
street, Williamsburgh, would reach het-
When the young lady runs off with the
scamp who fattercd her into this arrarlpe-
ment, it will be calleda mysterious diap-
pearance.
Coming down on the Hudson River
Railroad from Troy, young lady was sit
ting in the seat before us. A young man
in the seat before her commenced CONVEX
satien with her from which he learn
ed that she was in Mrs. -'s school at
Troy. was going down to New York to
spend few days at home; by and by he
changed his seat and took one by her side,
and rode with her to New York Before
they parted, she promised to meet him on
the corner of certain streets the following
day. srsi. - f..s i..ss g = st=s
''Sueh Il lngs are of daily occurrence, And
that they often result in mysterious dis
Appearances is not to be wondered at
Every parent suppeses his child to be able
10 take care of herself, and girls are left to
travel alone, exposed to the wiles of bad
men and women who, like the devil, are
continually going about seeking whom they
may devour."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-08-19
q - !
fDIRECT SALES.

In very many cases cargoes of grain are
Sold on Change from the canal boats, and
after undergoing inspection, are transferred
direct to ships up for foreign ports. OF
course the cargoes thus sold are always in
prime condition, needing no doctoring as
it is termed, and generally bring higher
prices than those given for grain. which,
before being fully presentabls in market,
has to undergo manipulation at varehouse.
A peculiar feature of this trade is that the
sales of cargoes are made by the name of
the boats which bring them to market
FLOATING ELEvAToRs. - ,
Besides what are known as the elevator
stores, or such as have stationary applian-
ances for transferring carSoes. there are in
the harbor about twenty five floating eleva-
tors. OF these six each are owned BY two
incorporated companies, and the Others be-.
florg to private persons. These elevators
arc capable Of Transferring about tho same
amount Of grain as the stationary ones,
Cfrom 3, 500 to 1900 bushels per houf, } and
can be taken to any point required. Each
of these weighs the cargo while the
transferring process Is going on. each weight
hopper being constructed so rs to hold fifty
bushels. The total amount of money in
vested IN these floating elevators is about
TIE CAPITAL EMPLOYED.
1t is difficult to say what amount of capi-
tai is employed in the various occupations
that Apply to the handling of grain, and the
making OF an estimate would NJ Ccessitate
the taking into Consideration of vast
amount of diverse labor. As regards the
elevator stores, -howeyeF, lit would be
TAR out OF the way, to put the estimate of
capital required to found them and keep
them IN operation at $40, 600, 900; this, be it
remembered, applies only to the transfer
ring of such cargoes as are taken into and
shipped from warehouse. FA
An idea of the vas.ness of the transfer
business may be conceived when the reader
Is informed that fourteen million bushelso OF
gram passed through the Atlantic Docks
stores last year. The total handling and
transferring at this .port. .for the. same pc
Rod amounted to forty million bushels, of
which aggregate. twenty-six ixmiilion bushels
were handled by floating elevators and
shipped to foreign countries. The ship
ments to Europe this year are greatly in
excess of those in 1865; fact which is at
tributable TO the scantiness of the cereal
crops in Europe. From Sept. /, 1868. to
the 10th uitimo, the shipments from New
York to Great Britain were: Wheat, 8, ,793.-
O60 bushels; corn, 2, 305, ,15i bushels To
the Continent, for the same period: Wheat,
249,o9l bushels; corn, 2S,0l3 bushels; rye,
les. .26S bushels. The home consumption
is also very heavy, large shipments being
made esp seially to the eastern states. :,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-08-19

HE ECLIPSE II MARKET. This morning
a party of SHARP urchins congregated at
the junction of Pearl street with Lower
market, and producing smoked and stained
pieces OF glass, forthwith proceeded to get
up an excitement by taking celestial OBJ
seryations. From halt dozen the crowd
increased to fifty, thence to hundred, and
finally marketing business about that To-
cality ceased entirely. and all gave them
selves up to curiosity. There it is, )" said
one chap "My heyes - exclaimed another
''Aint it beauty p responded third
While the excitement was high the
shrewdest urchins quietly withdrew from
the assembly, and made themselves very
familiar with sundry fruit stands; and,
after filling their pockets, very properly de-
camped One young scamp, just after
stuffing dozen peaches under the bosom
OF his shirt, significantly sung out TO an
accomplice- say, Bill how's the 'clipse
for high?" The swindle was not discovered
in time to cage any of the young rascals.-
Cincinnati Times. 7h.