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Mark Twain and the Greek Pro-
fessOr.
We had an ancient Greek professor
among our instructors. / am not sure
about his age within century or two,
but am prepared to solemnly affirm
being of Quaker proclivities-that he
had taught Greek for at least sixty years.
This Aged Brick was the sweetest
tempered old soul that ever lived. Moth
ing could disturb his serenity. A whole
pack of fire-crackers tied under his chair,
and lighted with slow match, didn't t
move him hairs breadth. We tried it
once, and until his coat tail took fire and
blazed up he never moved muscle.
Even then he only said: IF. Emersl
will put me out while the class goes on
with the recitation" I must confess
that was so touched by the old boy s
gentle ways, that l kept his silver snuff
box, that fell from his pocket before |
had thoroughly extinguished him, as q
souvenir.
But wasn't he up in Greek, though 2
He couldn't talk or think about anything
else l remember that once we had q
scarcity of clergymen in the village.
The Aged Brick, who had been educated
as clergyman, was called on to supply
the vacancy. He got himself into diff
culties, though, for he had no sooner
taken his text than he wandered off into
an account of the second Peleponnes-
sian war, and so entirely forgot where he
was that at the end of the sermon he an
nounced that "he would request those
present to hand in written synopses of
his lecture tomorrow aud would now
pass on to the lesson of the day, which
was the eighth, ninth and tenth sections
of the second book of Thucydides." The
two descons carried him out of church
Immediately, and he was afterward re.
garded by half the congregation as an in
idel joker.
As for conversations, the Aged Brick
couldn't talk with man, woman, child or
member of the Sorosis, more than two
consecutive inmates without bringing in
something about the Greeks. The way
he would sling Greek names at his listen
ers was adapted to utterly confound and
stun any ordinary mind. The names of
Pelopdas, and Agamemnon, and Methu-
saleh, aud Emmett, and Wolf Tone, and
Confucius, and Herod, and all the rest of
the Greeks mentioned by Homer and
contemporary old files, would be slung
around with the most profuse reckless
ness And he hadn't any idea of time
either, had this Aged Brick. I've known
him to take fellow by the buttonhole,
on some Saturday morning, when the un-
happy victim had intended to celebrate
jolly holiday by going to picnic, or to
his maiden aunfs funeral, or to some
other nerry-making, and to entertain
him with new theory of the Amphicty-
onic Council, until the church bells rang
for morning service the next day.
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A Wicked Prank.

Wednesday night, April l4th, quite
fashionable wedding was celebrated in
the Fourth district of New Orleans. The
bride was pretty, as all newly married
ladies are, and the groom was the glass
of fashion and the mould of form. A
number of invited guests lent grace and
beauty to the occasion, and hearty con-
gratulations testified the good wishes of
many friends for the happiness of the
newly welded pair. But the hours waned
rapidly, and the time for retiring came at
last. The bride was led by laughing
bridesmaids up to her chamber door.
But imagine their surprise when it was
opened by lady richly and elegantly
clad in travelling suit and evidently
waiting for an interview.
II beg pardon, madam; but you ap.
pear astonished II said the strange lady.
81 must confess l did not expect to
see any one here" replied the bride.
"No, madam; l came in very pri-
vstely and wished an interview, subject
to no interruption"
It did not occur to the bride to inquire
by whom she had been introduced, or by
what means she had gained access to her
apartment.
'"It is very strange, madam, and
can't imagine why you wish to speak to
mel"
"The reason is simple. The man you
have just married has imposed upon you.
l am his wife"
"Oh Impossible; you rave" and the
lady sunk into a chair, almost fainting
Such q succession of shrieks one has
rarely heard. 1t speedily brought the
family to the door with terror stricken
faces, and with them the bridegroom, all
asking with trembling lips
"What in the world is the matter ?"
"Ohl Edward" cried the bride, " this
person says she's your wife"
my wifer p shouted the astonished
husband; why she's insane"
The strange lady stood up calm and
unrufled.
"Is it possible, sir, that having perpe.
trated this great wickedness you will
have the hardihood to deny that L m your
welded wife ?" she asked, looking the
sorely troubled Edward full in the eye.
"Why confound you, woman l never
saw you before in my lifel" exclaimed
the astonished man.
The lady regards him very much as a
minister would person given over to
total depravity.
"Ohl Edward, I'm afraid its true (;
and loved you sol' sobbed the young
wife. "How could you have treated me
AZ tell you / haven't got any wife but
you this woman is an impostor."
The strange lady uttered low, mock.
ing laugh. The scene was getting utter
esting to the last degree. The ladies
were all crying, and the father of the
bride looking stern and indignant He
had been for some time intently regard
ing the strange lady, when suddenly his
eve lighted up, and an amused smile
PLAYED on his lips BE took step for
ward, and laying his hand on the shout
der Of the stranger, said:
"Come, John, this is very cleverly
played, but it's time it was over" and
following the impulse of his arm the
stranger was pushed into the hall.
"John-who-whatl" all exclaimed at
once.
II was the brides younger brother, q
wicked boy, who had played naughty
prank, with the aid of his sisters travel
ing suit and her last chignon and curls.
1t is scarcely necessary to remark that
harmony was very speedily restored.
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The Coming Centennial Celebration
of Napoleon = Letter from the
French Emperor.

The Journsl O6iciel contains the fol-
lowing letter from the Emperor to Mr..
Rouher:
M. LIE MIY1sTRE: On the 18th of Au.
gust next it will be hundred years since
the Emperor Napoleon was born. Du-
ring that long time plenty Of ruins have
been made, but the great figure OF Ma
poleon has remained up standing. II
still guides and protects us-it has made
me that which / am. To celebrate the
centenary of the birth of the man who
called France the great nation because
he developed in her those masculine vir-
tues upon which empires are founded is
to me sacred duty, in which the whole
country will willingly assist.
According to my views, the best man
nsr of honoring this national jubilee is to
increase little the well-being of the old
companions in arms of the Emperor;
The 2, 200, 900 francs which the Legion OF
Honor distributes every year are insuth-
cient TO insure them against priyations.
have thought that the Bank of Deposits
would be charged with the increased
nensions TO these old soldiers by sssign'
ing II 10 the credit allowed by the Cham
her during the number of years neces'
sary 10 replace the advances. By that
means effectual aid would be given to
these unfortunate but glorious men with
out in any way modifying the Budget l
desire that from the 18th Of August next
all soldiers of the Republic and the First
Empire should receive an annual pen
sion Of $50 francs.
The Corps Legislstif, ! doubt not, will
receive this proposition with the national
sentiments which in so high degree an
innate it. 1t will reflect with me that at
an epoch in which complaints Of the pro
gress Of scepticism are rife it is good 10
recompense patriotic devotion, and 70
remind the new generations Of it. To
recall grand historical memories Is to
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strengthen faith in the future; to do
homage to the memory of great men is
to recognize the most brilliant manifesto
tions of the Divine will. request you
to consider the matter with the Minister
of Finance and the Minister of my house,
in order to prepare bill to be submitted
without delay to the Corps Legislatifafter
the advice of the Council of State. With
this, Monsieur lie Ministre, l pray God to
have you in his hol y keeping.
NAPOLEON.
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Tho English Turf.

In England, during the racing season
of 1868, says the London Telegraph,
Jockeys and trainers knew no rest, save
on Sundays, from the 18th of February
until the goth of November. The stakes,
cups and added money run for during
these 276 days amounted altogether to
nearly E400, 900; and the race meetings
of which cognizance is taken in the
Racing Calendar we're l96 in num-
her. The number Of races run was
2l50. of which 1886 were of mile and
under, while those OF two miles and mere
were only 208, and those of three miles
and UPWARDS were only %. In these
contests no fewer than 25l0 horses took
part. But, large as are these figures in
the eyes of those who are well versed in
racing details, brief comparison with
the annals of lS49, and with the status
Of the turf only twenty years ago, will
serve to teach the uninitiated that to the
.Jocky Club are committed the destinies
of that which has now grown from q
popular pastime into q nations sport.
Whereas 615 foals we're registered at
Messrs. Weatherby's Office in l849, no
fewer than 1870 foals are recorded as
having been born in 1868. During the
FIRST named year, which saw Volugeur
win his solitary two-year old race at
Richmond, in Yorkshire, before he be-
came the property Of Lord Zetland,
we're only 264 two-year-olds stripped in
public. During the last named year
which saw another great popular idol
Blue Gown-achieve his memorable vic
tory for the Derby, the two-year-old con-
tests in which Pere Gomez, Belladrum
and Wild Oats took part, introduced to
the public gaze no fewer than ei4 young
sters. From these figures We learn that
within nineteen years our two-year-old
runners have almsst quadrupled in num-
Der.
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N TO Il.

The United States Revenue Law requires all
revenue stamps cancelled with the Full Date,
Msnth, Day and Year. Fifty Doll7rs tine for
giving or taking any document cancelled other
wise. All documents requiring revenue
stamp DATE FROM THE DATE PUT ON
THE REVENUE STAMP IN cANcRLING
IT, irrespective of the date on the document
itself.
PRICE--Stsmp complete, with any style
die. $l4 90. Extra Ribbon. 81 80.
ns- Liberal discount to the trade Travel
ins and local agents Anted thrOugkc ut the
State.
Call, see sample and Leave order
NJ PUBLIC LEDGER OFFICE.
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MISSISSIPPI & TENNESSEE B. Il.
Change of Time.

ONAND AFTER SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1869,
~ until further notice. trains will run as fol-
lows:
New Orleans Mail daily leave Memphis II. As
am arriving at Grenada 5. 10 pm, making
direct connection for New Orleans and all
points South.
Express daily leave Memphis 4.3O p. M, ar
irving at Grenada 1880 D m, making direct
connection for Coffeeville. Water Valley,
oxford. Holly Springs, and all points north
Passengers for New Orleans take the mail
train at ll.45 am, getting sleeping car at
Grenada at 5.l5 pm, which runs through TO
New Orleans without change. arriving at New
Orleans in time for business next morning.
BE- Quick time-sure connections-no night
changes. Procure through tickets at 1874
Main street. or at the de7et.
A. S. LIVERM0RE. Gen. Sup't.
SELL. HOWELL, Passenger Agent.
C. p. OAKLEY, Gen. Ticket Agent,
Nua cOpy.l 5ftS
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Capitalists, Attention !
A X are Opportunity
FOR
PROFITABLE INVESTMENT.

T OFFER FOR SALE TwO OF THE MOST
| central and eligible stores in Memphis, sit
uated on the west side Of Main street, between
Madison and Court streets, known as Nos.
s7el[ and 2Sl in the Walker Block. These
stores are brick. four t1) stories high. with tin
roOfs-the upper stories flashed and occupied
az Offices bv COED tenants. One Of these stores
Is under lease Tor throe years, which expires
January i, $50. at 5000 rer snnum the other
At SlIOO; possession et which may be bad. II
rfquirsd. on July !. lsd9- The Offices viii net
rom SlCO0 10 $3.50 per annum. This property
will be sold free from all csxes and encum-
brances up 70 day Of sale Title warranted
IL not disposed Of on private ferms. will be
Offer. 4 az public sale. May -, 1869. For terms
apply 10 u. J. O'hEIlLY, Agent.
Ne. SIS Shelby street. or Lock box 80.
Also rFaie. several houses and lots on Shelby
street, between Union and dayofo. tlt3
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TRUST SALES.


TRUSTEE'S SALB.-BY VIRTUE OF A
/ deed Of trust, executed to me By Chamber
lyme Jones, Jr., of Shelby county, Tennessee,
on the LIST day Of February. 1868, fer the pur-
pose of securing the payment of certain notes
therein specified. and which said deed is re-
corded in the Registers office of Shelby county,
Tennessee. in book No. So. pages &S. 2ss and
go, will,
ON Thursday, May 81, 1869,
Between the hours of 10 IN. and 2p.m., 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
Rocst road, facing Cha'nberlyne street and
running parallel with DuBose avenue; No.
being about 50 by 34A feet; No. fronting
Chamberlyne street about 30 feet and joining
No. /; and No. about ~ feet on Chamberlyne
street and joining No. 2. and running back par
allel 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
p at 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 l will convey only
as trustee. j. 5. CARRUTHEh
1876 Trustee.
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It has now been definitely ascertained
that the fortune LEFT by Baron james
Roihschild Amounts-to nearly LOO, ,OOO,-
600 francs.
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Election Notice.

OFFICE MERCHANTS Ixs. COMPASY,l
MEMPHIS. May 8, 1863.
rJNHE ANNUAL EBECTI0N, BY THE
| stockholders, for nine directors of this
Company, win be held at the Company's office.
No. " Madison street, on "Wednesday next, the
nm. X. PARKER.
h5-56 Secretary.
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The New Orleans negro who declined
10 be Mioister to Liberia reports an in
come Of $4,000.
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THIS Stamp contains MONTH DAY OF
MONTH, AND YEAR Wheels (thres wheels).
which are made of SOLID BRASS, and will
never wear out; they cannot be fattened or
injured by a blow from the hand as others
which are made Of type or electrotype.
By giving the iron handle a turn back, the
head can be turned round SO as to STAMP
THE IMPRESSION IN ANY DESIRED
POSITION.
To all who use canceling stamp. the simple
and handy
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PATENT INDICATOR

will commend itself. always showing the date
that is in position to print without having to
try it. and can be changed from any one date
to another in an instant. This is the frst and
only stamp made that changes the month, day
and year, and INDICATES THE SAME.
II requires no change for EIGHT YEARS.
as 1t contains wheel with eight years on it
decided improvement on the old styles that
change only month and day Of month. and re-
quire to take the die of and set in type for
years-thereby saving the trouble Of type-set-
ting and the liability Of losing the year types.
On this wheel. with the years. are the words
PAID, CASH. A. NJ. and P. NJ.
The attention Of Railroads. Banks. Express
Companies. ETC.. where the large and ontinual
use Of 4 stamp necessitates strength and dura-
bility, is called TO the above stamp. The con-
struction is so simple. handy and durable that
no direction for use is required. and the best
testimonial to be given is. that all stamps sold
BY the manufacturer or his agents in the United
States and Canada are WARRANTED FOR
EIGHT YEARS.
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Memphis and Arkansas River
Packet Company.


TRI.wEEKLY U. s.. MAIL LINE.
VISITORS TO THE CELEBRATED HOT
Y Springs of Arkansas will ind this very
pleasant route. The boats are new, the tables
landed at Little Rock in time TO take the stag
for Hot Springs on the third morning from
Memphis.
The elegant passenger boats of this line leave
Memphis for Little Rock, as follows:
THOMAS III. ALLEN,
REESE EPRITCHARD.-... -.....~..~.-.-... Master.
Tuesdays, at 8 o'clock pm:
w. A. CALDWELL,
X. L. HAINES, M asters
Thursdays. at 5o'clock pm.
OZARK,
H. aetor,
S1turdays, at o'clock pm.
Making direct connection at Little Rock. for
Fort Smith. with the following boats that leave
Little Rock Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays,
ut 10 O'Clock am.
FORT GIBSON,
JOHN WOODBURY.. ,..............-..........Master
AMERICAN,
LEVI CHAPMAN, ,."......""...." Master.
VAN BUREN,
JAS. B0WLIN sster.
Rock to Fort Smith. and connecting at Fort
Smith with tie steamer
FORT SMITH,
ED. N0WLAND. aster.
For Fort Gibson.
through bills of lading given for freight to
and from New Orleans. Memphis, ST. Louis.
Louisville and Cincinnati.
Fieights delivered at destination, at all
stages of the river, without storing or other
delay.
Any persons desiring to ship by this line from
the N North, East or West to any point on the
Arkansas river. should have their goods con-
signed to Memphis and Arkansas. River
Packet Company" at Memphis (office SO4
Front street, Mosby Block. Those shipping
from New Orleans should consign to " Mem.
phis and Arkansas River Packet Company"
JOHN D. ADAMS. President.
7. A. KENDIG, Agent.
75-t Office. 304 Front street. Mosby Block.
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THAN ALL COMPETITORS.

GIVE US A TRIAL.
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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, WEDNESDAY EVENING MAY 5, 1862
Cloths for Suits. Cloths for Suits.

Cloths Suits Cloths Suits Cloths for Suits Cloths for Suits
for sfr Cloths for Suits
for 70
for sfr 70
Suits Suits Cloths for Suits Cloths for Suits
for fr f for
for skrsu fol
fu s&rS fol
Cloths for Suits Cloths for Suits Cloths for Suits Cloths for Suits
WELLS & COLL, IL Court Street.
.ass0tea0ob
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a TTwooD & ANDERSON, Flour, Cotton.
N Commission and Produce. $50 Main.
q LLISON BROTHERS., Hardware, Cat
IA Iery, Guns. etc., 27O Front.
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TELEGRAPH
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY RECORD,
Afternoon Dispatches.

Concord, Feb. IL.
John Mitchell, of Culton, is und'r arrest
charged with an attempt to murder his
wife by throwing bottle Of kerosene ir to
tho fire, burning her in shocking manner.
Worcester, Feb l3.
The case Of Pike, charged with poisoning
his wife. was again before the Police Court
at Fitchburg yes erdav, but examination
was continued to the goth last.
Washington, Feb. l3.
James Lyons, Of Virginia, yesterday in
the Supreme Court argued in behalf Of that
Commonwealth to show that it was an in
heren; right in the Court under common law
to issue writ of prohibition, for which ap-
plica tion has been made, setting aside the
decisions Of Judge Underwood, he having
discharged three convicts, two of whom
were sentenced 10 death, on the ground
that the State Judges were disqualified
from exercising judicial functions under the
+ Onrtesnth Amendment to the Constitution
of the Cntedl States.
Chief Justice Chase announced the ap-
plication would be considered.
Springfield, Mass, Feb. H.
Ma jor General Barns, L. S. A., died at
his residence in this city yesterday morning,
He was one Of the Commissioners of the
Pacific Railroad.
Altoona, Pa; Feb. 49,
The Vindictor printing office of Mr.
Kerr. and a fame dwelling belonging
to Mr.. Bordakty, was burned yesterday.-
Loss $4,000.
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LIVERPOOL, Feb. l3, 2p. m.
Refined 22lad. Spirits, s i.
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VIM. S. Dodge has been reelected Mayor
of Si'ka.
Tie latest abont Carlotta is that she med-
tates tour to America.
Il. Bigelow Lawrance, elected State Com
sui General in Italy, recently arrived in
New York.
Victor Emanuel is said TO be bankrupt.
and unable TO give dinner parties on account
Of impecuniosity.
jim, Chief Of the Washoe Indians, is
dead. His estate, consisting of two boots,
will be divided among his inconsolable
widows
Cory OLanus thinks that the Mexic,ns
ought TO attain perfection in riding the
velociped", for the more revolutions You
make the faster you go.
'Olivpr Optic" of Boston. has been pre-
sented with young black bear. weighing
about 100 pounds from Maine. What
will he do with il?
Henry c. Carey has addressed TO the
President elect a series of eleven letters
upon the financial condition OF the country,
which were Published in pamphlet of
Sky six pages.
The Cihcinnati genius advertisrs for a
situation. saying that work is not so much
of an Object as good wages" The Boston
Advertiser thinks be ought To have a pace
on the police force.
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pET;s1LEUM MARK EsTS--BY TEL
EdfSAYEa.
Special Dispatches to the Daily Record.
PIrrsBUAGH. Feb. l3
Spot-lS for IS gravity. AZ er.--.
First water-l7Is@lS for IS &. ~ 2. a.
b. o. first six months, Nom. for As gr. !;
- for Al gr.
S. 0. first six months, II for 4j gr. !;
for Al gr.
Buyers option all this year, zoe for
As gr.; - for Al or.
Sellers option all this year, l6 for
IS gr.
Sales-None.
Market-Quiet but firm. No transactions.
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THERE is lucky farmer near Dubuque,
Iowa. One night r Gently two Of his sheep
became the mothers of seven lambs, one
producing three and the other four; one of
his cows had calf; the old SOW had a litter
of seventeen pigs; and hest of all, his wife
presented him with two bouncing bows.
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MANY ambitious young ladies who wont
to be Sup with the times are wondering
whether they can ride bicicle velocipedes.
We can only say that Kate Putnam. the
wel-known actress,i doing it at Davenport,
Iowa, but a western paper says in riding
the bieicu!sr steed she wears bilegular gar
ments
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AN inquistive young man visited the
New Jersey State prison the other day, and
ameng other questions asked girl the
cause of her being in such place. Her
answer was, Il stole a saw-mill and went
back after the pond and was arrested
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ANTWERP, Feb. lS.-5 p. m.
Crude--5Sl6@59.
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A PAPER published in Broadhead, Wis
consin, states that a lady OF that. village
lately gave birth to an infant possessed of
the face and neck Of cat and feet of q bear
being otherwise like human being. The
result of visiting a menagerie, says the
editor.
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The experience of the present winter ha S
been perfectly satisfactory as to the effect
of snow on the Pacific Railroad. AT no time
has the detention from snow been greater
roads generally.
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a friend biliously inquiries how many OF
those who enthusiastically celebrate the
birth OF Robert Burns would have given
him sxpence to ameliorate his wants
when he was living? Itis fearful query
to stagger under, and we decline an attemG t
TO answer it.