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Nj A R A v A II TO
OR, THE
Doom of WOmaM's Will
By g LoMoND. ,
CHAPTER XII.

Tho love and song may fail alas
To keep life's clouds away,
At least twill make them lighter pass
Or gid them if they stay"
what glorious news, Del, ,
said Annie Leigh one morning
| in the Hall, as she met with
me, having an open letter in
her hand, and here is one for
you too. handing me a card to
a select party to come off at
Col. Field s in the course of a
few days. There was a note to
! Annie, saying we must all as
sumo fictitious characters, as
they intended it to be Mas
querade, and one of the grandest
affairs of the season.
We talked over nothing else,
while our fingers were flying
over gossamer folds-then we
would select sprays from choice
French flowers, which had done
duty, and had been safely
slowed away in seclusion, with
other antiquities of beauty,
which we now found to be RED
little gems Of worth, in tn
pushed up times of our confed
racy, and which we intende
should play the ornamental
Then we overhauled the jewe-
of many generations gone, and
found an old diamond pima
ruby crossings for ears, and
fingers, and many ornaments
! too numerous to mention were
selected for this grand Irritation
party f.; for we were contempla-
ting gay time, and no one
could find us out. We learned
that this party was to be given
in honor Of some soldier friends,
who would have a short respite
at homeland to our great joy,
our old friend, DR.. Lynn, was
to be guest of ours at that
time ; and he he would enjoy
the amusementas extravagantly
as we possibly could. Mr.. Leigh,
and Clifton (his sony were also
to be at home ; so a general
good time was in waiting for
us all.
Our time passed slowly by,
but at last the wished for night
was ushered in by the brightest
moonlight | thought l had
ever seen. The spacious par
lors were thrown open, and a
grand combination of wit,
humor, and fancy was in that
assemblage. The delightful
strains of musical sweetness
were
Stealing Ger the soul like sunshine Ger
the skies"
In this elysium of beauty, we
drank the very quintescence of
representation Of what we in
tended to personate. Annie
came out in the costume of a
Gipsey Queen, and played her
part most admirable. | as the
Maid of Athens with a jaun-
ty Grecian Cap resting on my
head, and a little white apron
over my dainty blue dress
/ which gave me an air of grace
full beauty, as | was told by a
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in the heart; and in our memo
ry was written that never to be
forgotten night-or as many OF
us termed it, that 'old Virginia
break down.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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QUACKERY.
THE ONLY PLACE WHERE Il CUf
CAN BE OBTAINED.

Tsr. Johnston has Discovered the
~ most Certain, SPEEDY. and only EHec-
tual Remedy in the World for Weakness
of the Back or Limbs, STRUCTURES, Alice
ton OF the Kidneys or Bladder, In90iun-
tary Discharges, Inpotsncy, General De-
bility Nervousness, Dyspepsia, Languor,
Low Spirits, Confusion OF laeas, Palpita-
ton Of the Heart, Timidlty, Trembling,
Dimness of Sight, or 0iddtness, Disease
of the Head, Throat, Nose, or Skin, A6ec-
tioas OF the Liver, Lungs. Stomach, OF
Bowels-those Terrible Disorders arising
from Solitary Habits Of Youth-secret and
solitary practices more fatal to their VIC
Tins than the song Of 8yrens 10 the Mari
ners of Ulysses, blishting their most bril-
liant hopes or antieipations, renderins
marriage. &C.. Ina possible
YOUNG MEN.
Especially, WHO have become the vice
TINS of Solitary Vice, that dreadful ami
destructive habit which annually sweeps
to an untimely grave thousands OF Iero !.
Men OF the most excellent talents and
have entranced listening senators vita
the thunders of eloauence, or walked TO
ecstacy the Living Tyre, may call with
tuil confidence.
MARRIAGE.
Married persons, or Young Men contem
plating marriage, being aware of Physi.
cal Weak ess, Organic Debility, DefoI.
mites, speedily cured.
He who places htEnself under the care OF
Dr.. j. may reiigiously ceaHde in his hon.
or as a gentleman, ana confidently rely
upon his skill as q physician.
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L,oR SALE OR EXCHANGE

FOR CITY PROPERTY.
A FARM situated on Bay Side Roa
Princess Anne county, containing abo III
20 acres, about miles from the city OF
Norfolk: about 70 acres of this land is
cleared and IN cultivation ,the remainder
heavily wooded. The improvements
consist of Building of Six Rooms, " it'll
necessary Out Houses. and the land il
we'll adopted 10 Trucking and Fruit. APP
ply uc
my4slm THIS OF FlCE.
N INV I,H n G.
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e O f It r x
BETROTHAL.

@ for one hour of such enchanted light
AS made fsirer day time in the sky,
When on the willow.bank we sat that
night,
My old-time love and |.
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NJ II RIA l. LJBRICATIN @
Also. Lard. Sperm and Whale oils.
All for sale by Dbl. or gal. at our
new store in Atlantic Block.
ju26 N. A. d O. A. SANTOS
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Wntle W talked 30 low ana t9nueflyJ
We felt the listening trees above IA lean;
And louder far the silence seemed to me
That fell at last between.
Her heart lay floating on its quiet thoughts,
Like water lilies on tranquil lake;
And love within, unknown, because nm
sought,
Lay dreaming half awake.
All, Love is lightest sleeper ever knownI
A whisper, and he started plain to view;
Old as the heavens seemed our story
grown.
While yet the moon was new.
And when she spoke, her answer seemed
the while
Sweeter for sweetness of the lips that
told,
Setting precious word within smile
a diamond ringed with gold.
Then bloomed for us the perfect century,
flower;
Then filed the cup and overran the brim;
And all the stars professional, that hour,
Chanted bridalsbymn.
Alb, Time, all after days may fly away,
Such joy as that thou hast but once to
gives
And Love ia royal from his browning day,
Though kingdomlsss he live.
CARL SPENCER, in Harper's Magazine for
August.
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my2S.1m Day BOOY OEPTcH
DkEsENTSo PRES EN- rs

we oner fine line of the fol1owdna
gooos, suitable fol Nresents, to which "a
Papler Mache Writing Desks,
Ornamented Work Boxes,
FoIey's Superior Gold Pens.
Handsome Bibles and Prayers,
bronze husbands and Paper Weights,
hogsrs,s Groups of statuary.
american and Imported Chromos.
Erench Paper and Envelopes,
Chess Men and Boards,
Cribbage Boards,
dDante,s Inferno. Illustrated by Dere,
AauIoach's Illustrations, &c., DC.
apps West Main ssras,
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Cutlery,
Guns,

Pistols, &c.
Our stock Is very com pjete and wortnv
the atten ton of those who desire 10 bny
on The best terms. W S"V
Entrance to our store from 20 West side
market square, or No: Roanoke Avenue
3. P. TABB 4 co.,
go ~ West side Market SQUARE.
Jeo and No. Roanoke Avenue.
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a while we talked SO low and tanderly,
We felt the listening trees above us lean;
And louder far the silence seemed to me
That fell at last between.
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a Substitute for Tobacco
HEALTH SECU kEDl


MONEY SAVED!
Those who wish to abandon or diminish
It's use, are reminded that the Substitute
Is just the thing. 1t Is a
VEGETA BILE AROMATIC TONIC,
and acts most benedcialIy on the stomach
and nerves, long enervated by the poison
OF 7 obacco.
OLD MAN or young man, trembling I'M
der the powerful narcotic influence OF the
quid or pipe, now Is your chance. Try
one box a.ld be convinced.
BLOCK.
m vi M. A. & G. A. SANTOS,
FsNO owners, Masters OF vessels
and Merchants generally.
Hsyiug put my TWO STEAM SEQ
gIONAL MARINE RAILWAYS, QHrg
and splalI in new condition, am pre-
pared to haul vessels from 10 TO sou tons
New York rates.
A requisite supply of Timber, anu d
steam Saw Mill in the Yard, enables MI
10 guarantee dispatch in all orders.
Masts and other descriptions OF spar
made on short notice.
Shears for masting vessels, and all othe
fixtures necessary to facilitate work at.
ached to the Yard,
have under my control mechanics IL
Lhe different branches, necessary to re-
pair vessels thoroughly and a the bes
manner.
NATHANIEL NASH,
Practical Ship Builder,
an4.DAW-iv N o. IS d. 90 w. w alter B.
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MARRIAGE.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS

Immediately cured and full vigor restor
I'd
This distressing affeetieh, which rem.
Iers life miserable and marriage impos
siDle, is the penalty paid by the victims
improper lndulgeneieS. Yonag persons
are 100 apt TO commit excssSes from no
ueiug aware of the dreadful consequence
that may ensue. New, who that under
stands the subject will pretend TO deny
that the power Of procreation LIS lost soon.
er by those falling into improper habits
than by the prudent? Besides being de-
pr1ved OF the pleasure OF healthy OH.
spring, the most serious and destructive
symptoms OF both body and mind arise
The system becomes aeranged, the PLysi-
Cal and Mental functions Weakened,
LOSS OF Provocative Power, Nervous Irrlt,
ability, Dyspepsia, Palp1tatioA of The
Heart. Indigestion, constitutional Debih
tys and Wasting of the Frame. Cough
Consumption. Decay andDeath.
DR.. JOHNSTON.
member of the Royal College OF Surgeons
London, Graduate Of enc Of the m est emf
nent Colleges in the United states, ano
the greater part Of whose life has beel
spent In the hospitals Of London, Paris
Philadelphia, and elsewhere, has effected
some of The most astonishing cures tha,
were aver known; many tn0ublsd with
ringing in the head and ears when asleep
great nervousness, being alarmed at sud.
den sounds, bashfulness, with frequen,
blushing, attended sometimes with de
rangementof mind were cured tmmedi
atelY.
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BALTIMORE Lock HOSPITAL.
BALTIMORE, MD,
ESTABLISHED AS A REFUGE FROM

Office, 7 South Frederick Street,
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WARM WEATHER

suggests the purchase of one OF
Iorrey's Minute Ice-Cream Freezsrs
Water Coolers,
Wire Dish and Plata Covers,
10 which we call the attention of thoss
.nsetested' We are prepal ed to sell them
NOTICE Is also called to our general
Hardware.
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Written for the Norfolk Day Book.
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" g rs HE
+ A PEST PLACE
In the city TO geta
FASHIONABLE HAT OR OAp,
100 STEVENS,
"y1" Ia MsiR street.
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a N EaW Il III L N G
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We NURFOLk AND GkEAT
4, WESFERN ,-Persesk
ss eoGn g, to sGbsoribe to the CAp1sAp
ins A. % Ih onls company. can do so By csn
harrison Co.. wheress list OF su5ser1Ds
lions has been opened
As ~ ON pletion OF this road will In,
sure ths voalmereial futurs of NorfoIf<
ana Portsmouth, it is to be hi bed thai H.
liberal. WIZ W.
DAVID FERGUSON.
- 80 Agent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-17
A Bigamist Among Us.
From the Lexington Gazette. 12th.l
m 4 4

FROM tne Lexington uazettet lItn.J
This individual, who, at one time, was
well known in this city, where he passed
himself off as preacher and of feeble
health, and afterward kept livery stable
on Short street, has appeared in a new
role. A gentleman from Illinois came
to town last week, and inquired for the
handsome farm of some seven or eight
hundred acres belonging to James Ben
nett, Esq, lyisg on the Nicolasville pike.
He was told by the clerk of the Ptenix
Hotel that be knew of no such man, but
referred him to Mr.. Bullock, the sheriff of
Fayette county, who was probably fa-
mliar with most of TIE land owners of
the county. 1t is hardly necessary to
say that James Benefits farm was a
myth, and that the gentleman who had
come in search of it, and Of D. Marin,
the overseer, residing on the place, was
most grossly imposed upon. He brought
letter from Bennett to the fictitious
Martin, telling him to deliver to Mr.. -,
the bearer, any number of fac cattle and
horses, which he had sold to different
parties in Illinois. The supposition is
that Bennett had another matrimonial
scheme on hand, and took this means Of
forwarding it. He came to the town in
Illinois near which Mr.. - resides, and
pretended to be taken very i'll with the
! heart disease. Mr.. - heard that a
stranger was at the hotel, and not ex-
pected to live, and called to see him, and
finally took him to his house, where he
was carefully nursed. Mr.. - also
wrote will for him, in which he enume-
rated land and other property valued at
about $lS0.000. Bennett got better, but
not we'll enough to come to Kentucky
after the stock he had sold, so he got Mr..
- to come in his stead, with the result
indicated.
1t is believed that Bennett has been
married some fifteen or twenty times.
He married once in this city, and was
then widower. He has served at least
one term in the penitentiary, and it he
gets his deserts now he will be treated to
the luxury of halter. He is known in
Illinois as Bennett, and about Bowling
Green, in this State, as Barnett. lie is
described as tall, fine looking man,
with long, flowing beard, and has the
gentle subdued manners that are so fas-
oinating to the fair sex. He must be a
bold scoundrel to play the same game so
repeatedly, but it seems that he has cal
culated pretty well on the credulity of
women, and has shown a wonderful
talent at deceiving them. The most ex-
traordinary part of his success lies in his
never having married any really poor
girl, but generally those who had more
or less money. This was the bait, and
be rarely failed, or how could he have
managed to marry score of wives, while
many poor wretch of bachelor has
never succeeded in imposing himself on
one, in a long lifeP Bennett, Barrett,
or Barnett, or whoever be is, mus. be
one of those killing gentlemen so taking
with the fair sex, whom we occasionally
read Of, but whom we confess never to
have met. We should like to have his
photograph and see what manner of man
he is. Mr.. -, of illinois, telegraphed
for his arrest, and left the same day in
hot pursuit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-17
An Eoglish newspaper saws Prussia is

An English newspaper says Prussia is
csnvassing the project of cable connee-
ton with America. When We have an
English, q French, and German Allan
tic cable, competition will reduce the
price Of messages to such q reasonable
figure that communication between New
York and Europe will be as cheap IS it is
now between New York and Chicago. At
such rates, the companies would make as
much money as is made at the present
exorbitant rates; and news from Europe
and all parts Of the old world become as
plentiful as il nov is from the various
portions Of cur own country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-17

and the feuilletonists on the right as you
90 from the Grand hotel, in the Cafe
Bouvet, the last on the Boulevard Mont
martre. Most of these are the sons Of
the Latin land" and bear it tenderly
in their hearts. To write feuilletoD,
interesting, piquant, and amusing, is not
such an art when one is on boulevard,
or has Paris to write in. You can make
one between your demi-tasse and ciga-
rette. All you need is an open eye to
see what passes, and an open ear to hear
the utterances of those around you. The
story, the comedy, is going on in the
streets. Place Paris upon blank sheet
of paper and everybody will expect
something grand, something amusing
something instructive.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-17
validity Of an Illinois Divorce.

A curious case, involving the validity
of the Illinois divorce laws, was before
the New York Supreme Court, general
term, lately. The plaintiff, Mrs. Kin
nier, alleges that she obtained divorce
from her husband. Mr.. Pomeroy, by
collision, aud while both parties were
residents of Massachusetts. She then
married a second time, and she now
seeks divorce from husband No 2, on
the ground that the first divorce was
invalid, and that she is still the lawful
wife Of Pomeroy. The court gave judg-
ment for the defendant holding that the
divorce was valid, both parties having
submitted to the judgment Of the Illinois
tribunal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-17

The New York Legislature has passed
the bill legalizing the New York Central
railroad eighty per cent. scrip dividend; ;
also the bill consolidating the Harlem,
Hudson and Central roads and restrict
ing the way fare on the Central road to
two cents a mile; aud the Broadway Un-
dergrouud Railroad bill.
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1t lis stated that the President has de-
termined upon the nomination Of colored
men to responsible positions in New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago,
and other Northern cities This course
is to be pursued to stop the complaints
that have been made that the appoint
ment of colered men is confined to one
section Of the country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-17

Edwin Booth is fitting up Masonic
Lodge room in the upper part of his thea
ter building, which promises to be the
most complete aud elegant hall of the
kind on the continent. The room was
originally intended for the use of the
New York Lodge, but has been taken for
all the nights of the week by various
odoaa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-17

Forney writes to his paper: Let me
mention the Confederate soldiers rs
among the best friends of the Northern
people. have had hundred conver-
sations with these soldiers, officers and
men, and in no instance have / failed to
fnd courtesy, sound sense, cordial sub.
mission to results, and good feeling for
their Northern brethren"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-17

A liquor dealer who, while he was liv-
ing ia Boston, sold many thousand dol
lars worth of the ardent to two Belfast
citizens, and who now lives in Belfast
himself, has had g dispute with them
about the account. They have now sued
him for the recovery of all the money
paid in times past, and attached his
and under the Maine law will
probably get it.
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Capitalists, Attention !
A Rare Opportunity
-FoR
PROFITABLE INVESTMENT.

T OFFER FOR SALE TWO OF THE MOST
i central and eligible stores in Memphis. sit
uated on the west side of Main street, between
Madison and Court streets, known as Nos.
T911 and 2Sl in the Walker Block. These
stores are brick, four (4 stories high. with tin
roofs-the upper stories flashed and occupied
as Offices BY COED tenants. One Of these stores
is under lease Tor three years, which expires
January l, 1870. at $1,000 per annum the other
at S27O0; possession of which may be had. if
required. on July /. 1869. The Offices will net
from $1,000 TO $l500 per annum. This property
will be sold free from all 6axes and encum-
brances up to day Of sale. Title warranted.
If not disposed Of on private terms, will be
offered at public sale, May 19, 1869. For terms
apply to u. j. O'REILLY, Agent,
No. SIS Shelby street. or Lock-box 349.
Also for sale. sew eral houses and lots on Shelby
street. between Union and GavosO. 81 6S
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The Northern sensationists and politi.
cal gamblers, fearing lest the excitement
against the Southern people should cool
down and harmony be restored, are re-
viving The 0ct0rooH and Uncle Tom 5
Cabin, which are having great runs
on several Of their stages.
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To Whom it may concern.

A LLPERsoNs ARB wARNEDAGAINsr
n trading for any and all nGtes made hIr me-
and payable 20 the order Il Moiiier = Tsarns.
their agent. or asSgneess as consideration ior
same has failed.
ts-t JOS. sKLIGMAN.
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TRUST SALES.

TRUSTEE'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
L deed of trust, executed to me by Chamber
lyme Jones, Jr.. of Shelby county, Tennessee.
on the lst day of February, 1865, for the pur-
therein specified. and which said deed is re-
corded in the Registers Office of Shelby county,
Tennessee. in book No. 65. pages 2eS. 2ss and
200, will.
On Thursday, May ~, 1859.
Between the hours of 10 m. and 2 PM. at the
corner OF Main and Madison streets, in the
city Of Memphis, expose to public sale and sell
to the highest bidder. for cash, the following
described property, to-wit Being three lots of
ground. Nos. l. and 3, in the Dunn tract. at
the intersection Of Beal street and the Pigeon
Roost road. facing Chamberlyne street and
running parallel with DuBose avenue; No.
being about 81 by 34A feet; No. 2 fronting
Chamberlyne stIeet about 30 feet and joining
No. /; and No. about ~ feet on ChamberlJ ne
street and Joining No. 2. and running back par
alel With No. 2; all Of which lots lie across and
on the opposite side Of DuBose avenue from
Central Point. as shown by Henry Humphreys
pat of the said Dunn tract, prepared by him
for the Commissioner appointed by the court to
divide said tract for the heirs of said Dunn.
The equity of redemption is waived, and the
title believed to be good. but viii convey only
as trustee. j.. s. CARRUTHERS,
rTNRUSTEE's sALE.-IN PURSUANCE
i of deed Of trust made and executed to me
Shelby and State of Tennessee. which is Of
record in the Registers office Of the said county
of Shelby and State aforesaid, in Record Book
No. IS, pages 1913. 374 and 375. to secure certain
debts and liabilities therein mentioned and
particularly described in said trust deed. and
especially to pay of judgment rendered in
the Chancery Court of Memphis. on the LIST day
Of December, 1858, in the case of Thaddeus
Norris and others We. John @. Lanier and his
securities. named in said trust deed; L shah
proceed as trustee to sell on the 1st day of July
next, on the premises. the following. described
tract of land. lying about one and one half
miles east Of the center Of the city Of Memphis,
Shelby county. Tennessee. en- tho south side of
Union avenue, and known as the home place
or residence of the party Of the first part, con-
tanning about g acres, the boundaries o. which
Said tract Of lands will be divided into lots OF
convenient and suitable size. Terms Of sale:
0ne-fourth cash balance on a credit Of four.
eight and twelve months, with interest from
date, taking the purchasers notes and trust
deed to secure the payment of the same. Equity
of redemption is waived. and the title of the
purchaser will be absolute.
JOHN P. .TRFZEvANT,
90 f05 Trustee.