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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-13

w ONApS w NAeoA ~ - ". NSA~A
such a. thing.' a
5us Curse me o father =
There, there, Marie, do not
weep. Of course, I didn't
mean that. But only think.
For many years [ have held a
regular engagement, and should
have saved money. If you
should go to the manager, as
you propose, and tell him that
we were suffering for food, that
your old father was lying sick
in this miserable attic, he would
tell you that I had been improv-
ident, that I had squandered
my money, and that now, in
my helplessness, I Must suffer
the consequences Of my folly
Father, you accuse yourself
wrongfully. It is true that you
have had a regular engagement,
but your salary has been small.
And see what you have done
with the little money you re-
|ceived f! You have reared and
educated a family of three, and
for many years have cared ten
derby for poor mother, even
through all the varied stages Of
consumption. Not one of us
ever did any thing upon the
stage, and / think we might
have assisted you in that man
ner.' uoiastl oto' 4'seA.
mo, child. Your mother
was never calculated for the
stage and now that she is in
her grave, til a consolation to
me that ] never permitted her
to adopt such a life. l had
hopes Of Willie's talents, but
they ran in a different channel.
No matter-the poor little fell
low is with his mother, in a
better world. Emma did try it,
but did not succeed ;andI have
often thought that her failure
FASTENED death. 'a
aw' But l am left to you dear
father
Z Yes, Marie /; and you are a
comfort and a blessing to me-.
Perhaps I might be if
IF what, Marie ?
If you would permit me to
go on the stage,
as,ssa Poor girl-you don't know
yourself ad9o la.,va@ s--saa
You think l could not sue
ceed?' sglsts ,a1l4 gs .7 q
4 am sure you could not. You
are too difident-you have not
a single talent in that direc-
ton. So don't think of such a
thing. ,e..T l.4 s
I could at least earn some
thing in the ballet 1885
No, Marie. ! am an actor,
and no child of mine shall ever
commence so low in the profess
sion, even to save me from star
walton. Besides you could not
even get that position
g And why not?
The manager would look at
your rags, and refuse to listen to
you, or to entertain your appli-
cation for a single instant, ifyou
| made one.' % alm 'e
~ Let me take the play you
have written to the manager ?
That can't be done, Marie.
Tits only half finished and
even it were completed, | doubt
if the manager would look at it,
because it comes from a poor
man, and one unknown to
| fame Iaq 4 ar
The old actor's daughter sat
s s and thoughtful for a time.
one w>s revolving in her mind
scenes anu ;nc;don+, oc L:ol
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her father was entlrely 1SnO"
rant. Let us describe them.
It was a period three months
previous to the foregoing con-
versation. The mother had just
been laid in the GELD grave, and
the father was, as now, unable
to leave his room. The wolf
| was lowering around the door
and Marie, timid in action, but
brave in heart, had resolved to
assist the parent she loved SO
dearly.
1t was a bitter winters even
ing when she left her home with
Zhis purpose. The sharp blast
cut her to the very heart, as she
drew her mantle around her.
But she had read in the papers
that girls were wanted for the
ballet of one Of the theatres.
They were to apply at the stage
door that morning but she had
been unable to leave her father S
side at the time. She feared she
would be too late !; still she
could try.
In reaching the stage door
she was compelled to pass the
! main entrance to the theatre.
The audience was assembling.
Marie paused and gazed at the
fashionably dressed ladies, won
dering where people could get
SO much money, thus enabling
them to appear so grand. She
could not help envying them a
portion of their wealth. But
the thought Of father at home
also connected itself with these
thoughts,
Passing on she reached the
stage door. Her heart almost
failed her +; but their home
again rose up before her, and
she ventured to accost the door
keeper.
Want to see the stage-mana-
ger, h?'
Yes, sir, if you please.
Better wait till TOMORROW
Il tried to come to day, sir,
but could not. I am only dis
engaged in the evening.
sThen you. won't do here,
for you will be wanted in the
day time for rehearsals.
ooh sir, if I should be en-
gagged, then I would come dur
ing the day
Good Here comes the
stage-manager-you can apply
to him.
That functionary happened
to be passing, and hearing the
words, understood their import
at once. He turned a search
ing look upon the poor girl,
and was about to pass on. But
he caught sight of her face in
the gaslight and said, Not
bad-looking if she is in rags.
So you want an engagement,
eh p
Eyes, sir, if you please re-
piled Marie.
'To play Lady Macbeth, l
SUPPOSE
mo, sir-for the ballet.
ooh Ever been on the
stage before p
Only as a child, sir
ooh only as child. Do
you sing?'
yes sir--very WE'LL
very, well--so you think
might not. Do you dance :!
Yes, sir. Father was an ac-
tor, and he says I dance very
we'll.
ooh then you can come to-
morrow and try it,
'Thank YOU'LL come
Rehearsal will take place at
half-past ten.
Il will be here, sir
Bring your props with
you
Poor Marie hesitated; and
the manager observing this,
said ooh, perhaps you don't
know what I mean by props.
Well, they are your feathers,
jewels, ribbons, laces, tights,
slippers, gloves, and so on.
We only furnish the body of
your dress.
The poor girl still hesitated,
when the manager again asked,
Cant you furnish your own
props 7
Il fear not at first, SIR was
the timid reply.
"Then we don't want you.
The manager turned away,
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When temptest.tossed, with SANDERS dart
Around about thee hurled,
The torn heart turns, and writhes, and
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Fire Proof Paints,
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Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil.
OF the above and all other Paints we
have a large stock and invite the atten-
ton of cash buvers.
M, A. & q. A. SANTOS,
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COFFEE
20 pockets old Government lava.
80 bags No. Rio Coffee,
20 Gags medium Rio Coffee.
For sale in lots to suit.
T. A. WILLIAMS Il CO.,
aPi Roanoke Square.
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p Q e r r x
WORDS OF CHEER =.
BIZ MARY RlToHlE.

When temptest.tossed, with SANDERS dart
9 Around about thee hurled,
The torn heart turns, and writhes, and
smart, srF rgH
And longs to leave the world;
And, but the knowledge thou'rt pure,
Would seal thy own destruction sure.
But 'tia task alone to brave
The cold worlds jeers and scorn,
With not one hand stretched forth to save
The heart still struggling on;
Friendless you wander, with no ray
To cheer thy lone and sunless ray.
This were enough to make thee fall
To have around thy fame
The heavy, crushing, blackened pail
Of SANDERS bighted name: $3.50
think that angels weep to see
The wrung heart in its misery.
But though bowed down with bitter woe,
Yield not to grim despair;
There is q God to whom all go
With even woe and care;
He'll taxi thee kindly by the hand,
And lead the to that better land
Yes, he'll protect the suffering ones,
!. Who, in black sorrows night,
Have faith and courage, and who shun
The path that is not right.
Have faith and courage--know that he
From bondage soon will set thee free.
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ADVERTISEMENTS
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And longs to leave the world;
And, but the knowledge thou'rt pure,
Would seal thy own destruction sure.
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Especially. who nave become the VIC
TINS OF Solitary Vice, that dreadful and
destructive habit which annually sweeps
to an untimely grave thousands of Young
Men OF the most excellent talents and
brilliant intellect, who might otherwise
have entranced listening senators with
the thunders of eloquence, or walked to
full confidence.
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The Old Actors Child.
aol A STORY OF NEW YORK.

I should almost be inclined
to curse you, Marie, if you did
such a, thing.
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Clothing.
GREAT FALL STOCK OF
CLOTHING !! .

g a w, M I L L s
ga HAS JUST RETURNED FROM
"a the Factories with the largest ana
HA GENTS CLOTHING
ever offered in the Norfolk market, which
he has bought CHEAP, and designs TO
astonish the people with the LOW
PRICES he intends selling at. 3Hg
The finest stock OF
.-.-..s CLIO TIL 1 N g
ever brought to this market can now be
found at his store, and the prices are as
tonishtng low.
Gentlemen are invited to call and ex-
anime.
A. w. MILLS,
Gents Clothier,
No. IL Main street,
mold Head of Market Square. e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19
A Historical Precedent.
From the Boston Advertised

From the Boston AuVertikerJ
Some one has suggested likeness be
tween the prolonged saturnalia in TIT
House of representatives, Wednesday
and the scene when John Randolph re
sisted the announcement of the vote
which elected James Monroe President
in 1921. The points of resemblance
we're in some respects quite remarkable;
but Randolph's style was too tame aud
commonplace for this emergency,
and was copied only in outline. II
was true that Randolph interrupted
the presiding officer in as rude a
manner AS could be tolerated in
those times; that the President of the
Senate for moment quailed before the
unaccustomed spectacle; that the
Sneaker of the House was obliged to
come to the rescue and compel Randolph
TO take his seat; that when the vote had
been announced and the result declared,
Randolph resumed his roaring, in an in
teryal of which the Senate retired The
scene which followed in the House
was not unlike that which followed
the retirement of the Senate last
Wednesday Randolph then arraigning
the hody which had just been dissolved,
declaring the action of the presiding
officer usurpaiion, and the election
vitiated; that James Claxton or Thomas
Dunn might as well have been declared
elected as James Monroe; that the rep
resentatiyes of the people had been put
down by clamor and outrage; and SO on
till the House, in sheer desperation, ad-
iournad -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19
ArneII's Guilt.

The special committee on the case Of
Congressman ArDell has made a report
whicb, Of course, removes at once the
dark spots on the character Of the gen.
tleman from Tennessee. And how was
this miracle performed Simply by
swearing Arnell, who, no doubt, testified
that be had never received any Of the
School Fund, aud then had men from
his own county to swear that he could
be believed on oath. That is one Of the
Radical modes Of Rhtewsshing which
may make a respectable Radical Of a
man proved to be guilty Of bribery 10
office. Such means could never restore
a rebel to 6 respectable stand with his
friends under Ike circumstance. The
standard FOR gentlemen in the Radical
ranks should not be high, or few there be
who would measure up. Yet there are 4
few honest men in the party, We confess
Whose names should forever live in story
We refer TO those gentlemen of the spe
cial committee whose duty it was to 6nd
ont where The School Fund disappeared
and did perform their work honestly
aud ncbly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19
FOREIGN.

New YoRK, February l9.-Advices
from Cuba from an American connected
with the revolutionists have been re.
ceived by the Tribune. The Provisional
Government is practically in harmonious
operation, and the revolution is rapidly
spreading politically. The Provisional
Government propose general emancipa-
ton, equal political rights for all colors,
suffrage Is be based on educational and
property qualification, applied to all
alike. The wealthier patriots have all
emancipated their slaves, many of whom
are armed.
No proposition from the Spaniards
will now be listened to. Nothing shoit OF
indepen dence is desired. When that is
established Cuba hopes to obtain pro-
lection from the United States, with a
view of eventually becoming member
of the American Union. Many are de-
sirous of annexation, but open discussion
of that question might now create dis
sensions. An agent will soon be in
Washington, asking an acknowledge
ment of belligerent rights by the new ad-
ministration.
HAVANA, February lS.-The Captain
General has issued decree under which
all Cuban ports where there are no Gus
tom houses are to be closed.
Twenty recaptured Spaniards have ar
rived, including the Ex-Governor of Bay
oma and Cslora.
Tgo thousand chasseurs are expected
from Spain.
Colonel Quiras arrived at Jeguani from
Santiago, having fought his way the
whole distance.
Valmeda ia at Jeguani.
The insurgen, chiefs are constantly on
the move.
A dispatch from Sagua, Of the l1th
instant, says there is no sugar in that
market, and that the insurgents burnt
-
the railroad at Lacrucio.
A dispatch from Santiago, Of the 18th
instant, says more estates were burnt,
that cholera is raging and twenty-five
deaths occurred, while many troops are
in hospital.
Advices from Guantanamo state that
sugar is arriving rapidly, that the insur-
rectisn reduces the crop 10000 hogs
heads, and that no tobacco can be pro-
cured.
A dispatch from Mazsnitto, dated the
l4th, says Cettair's column arrived from
Bayoma, with one thousand refugees,
mostly women and children. The troops
were.harassed all the way by the iRsur-
gents. A column was to leave on the
18th, With convoy, to bring the remain
der of the refugees from Bsyoma.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19
MARRIED..

EYRICH-HO0E.-0 Thursday evening.
February IS. 1869, at the Second Presbyterian
Church, by Rev. T. D. Withsrspoon. Mr.. J. G.
Eyrich and Miss Hannah A. nooe,
We tender the happy couple our congratula-
tions, and hope the silken tie may prove pro-
ductiye of all the bliss their hearts anticipate.
May lorg life Of sunshine and prosperity
await them.
wALDRAN-ARERNATHY.-Att the resi-
dence of the brides father. near Leighton. Ala.
on the 18th of February, 1859. by Rev. L. G.
Ransom, W. B. Waldran, of Memphis. and
Miss Matte E. Alternately. daughter of Col
Geo. T. Alternately.
WOOTEN = ALTERNATELY AT the game
time and place. BY the same, J.-C. Wooten, of
Columbia, Tenn. and Miss Hattie W. Aber-
nathy, daushter of Col. Geo. T. Alternately.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19
Grant and His Cabinet.

Why this great hubub about Grants
Cabinet appointments ? 1t is true those
selected as his Cabinet advisers will give
shape and tone to the present incoming
administration but why attempt by
newspaper raiery and partisan curiosity
to force the gray-eyed man of destiny
into making an expose of the names OF
those persons whom he may select as
part of his political household The
time is yet sufficient to make judicieus
selections. If not already made, the new
man has in his minds eye the men who
shall surround him in his high place as
President. Gen. Grant is acting as others
did who preceded him in Office. Cabinet
appointments have rarely been published
before this time, and generally on or
about the 4th of March. We would if the
President not allow ourselves to be
dragooned by public curiosity alone into
speaking on matters that can and
must be provided for in the future
Verify, verify, We say unto you, timid,
weakened Republican, who fear that
YOU may not get office, that Grant is q
Republican, or so elected to be, and can
We doubt, o, ye ofittle faith2 Grants ed
ucation and the views heretofore held by
him, we think, insure the people of the
country just and liberal administration
of the Government. And we hope, for
sthe interest, prosperity and future great
ness of the country, that Grant may for
get sectional lines, elevate himself above
mere partisan feeling and play the Pres
ident for every part of the country, both
North and South.
A few days and the public mind will
be set at rest. We shall know who are
the advisers for the next President.
Hope, Gods brightest and best gift to
man, should nerve us for the future,
whatever may be brought forth. We
ourselves believe that Grant will do
right.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.

At meeting of the Stockholders, held at the
st. Charles Hotel in New Orleans, in pursu-
ance to notice, on the 18th day of January. the
following named gentlemen lin accordance to
terms Of charter were elected Directors for
the ensuing year.:
Alfred Moulton, New Orleans.
d. DeHaven. New Orleans.
VIM. Creary, New Orleans.
Howard Milsr augh, New Orleans.
John Paul Baker. New Orleans
jain A. Graw. New Orleans.
H. Naulting. New Orleans.
ID. w. Flowreuce. Vicksburg.
DR.. J. r. Watkins Memphis.
N. s. Otis, Memphis. :.
DR.. J. w. Rogers, Memphis.
j. Edward Montgomery, Memphis.
John B. Davies, Louisville.
A. Baker, Louisville.
SHnuel II. Patterson. Jacksonville.
John Cobb, Madison, Ind.
General Il. T. Crittenden, Madison. Ind.
D. G. Martin. St. Louis.
Gsptsiii X Il. .. Carson. ST. Louis.
At meeting of the Directors, held for the
purpose Of electine officers, the owing
named gentlemen were elected.
d. DeHayen, President, New Orleans.
John A. Graw. Vice President. New Orleans.
H. Miiispaush. Treasurer, New Orleans.
N. S. Otis, Secretary, Memphis.
John y. Davies, Chief Engineer, Louisville.
X. s. Kirk, Superintendent. Madison.
C.S. Stewart, Assistant Secretary. New Or
leans.
Charts Hotel. New 0tleans.
+. Y. Rocket has been appointed Agent.
with Office at Memphis, to whom application
may be made for exchange OF lands for stock
in the Company.
ONCE: No. AZ Madison street.
H.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19

THERE was an attempt yesterday at an
organic alton, to be called a Citizens
Union, but being too few persons pres
emit the matter was adjourned to another
day. We will indorse heartily any
move on the part Of the property holders
that has for its object the correction ct
abuses Of our city and county affairs.
But an organic alton, the real purpose
of which is to benefit set or Clique OF
individuals, when inc niass Of the tax
PAYERS are not counted in the benefits
to be derived, we think at once should be
abandoned and not receive the counte-
nance Of a single. individual OF the com
munity. We are ourselves opposed to
paying more taxes than will economi.
cally and genteelly pay the expenses OF
the Government. and any abuse by
tex assessors, or by those who disburse
the revenues, should be looked into;
and every party who is guilty OF en-
bezzlemeni 10 Office, or misapplication
or appropriation of the revenues, should
be dealt with by the law in the severest
manner. We hope no individual, selfish
feeling has actuated the gentlemen who
are endeavoring to establish the present
Citize7s Union, for an organization
of the kind, gotten up in the right spirit
and TO benefit the entire community,
will, doubtless, accomplish results thai
will be blessings to our entire people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19
Grant ana he ofh,..Hnld,r,.
"Mack" writes to the Cincinnati En-
0uirer as follows:

"Mack" writes to the Cincinnati En-
quirer as follows:
There are very strong limitations
thrown ont that General Grant will move
slowly in the change OF ofic5-holders,
aud that be will by no means recognize
the rotation principle. Especially will
this be true ia regard TO men who served
in the army and have since the close Of
the war been appointed to Office So ]
fear Mr. 'Aleck Sands slate for Hamil.
ton county, which includes all your old
friends Of the Chronicle, viii be badly
smashed. There is not a man en- that
slate Who was south Of the Ohio river
during the war, although / believe they
ell claim 10 be veterans IN the noble
army Of martyrs Who sisyed AZ home
ITO fghf eopperheAis in the resr "
Fighting rebels at the front Is a better
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19

mENPHiHt IENHEsakEs
MAYoR's OFFICE, February IL. 1901
In accordance with an act Of the legislature
passed December 8. 1851. and the fOregoing
ordinance. passed by the Board OF Aldermen
February 10. 1869. aud approved February IL.
1863, the said ordinance will be submitted to a
vote Of the qualified voters Of the city, at an
election TO be held for that purpose. at the
voiiEg places Of said city. on
Monday, the list Day of March, 1859,
Those voting for the issuance Of the Bonds
named In said ordinance 70 have on their tick
cts the word BoSDs." and those voting
against the issuance Of the same the words
" No BorDs;" and the soraeant-at-Arms will
conduct the said election. By whom a list Of
the judges. clerks and voting places win be
duly anrounced. in concurrenes with the Com
missioner OF Registrations for Shelby County.
Tennessee. 1T sWAYNE.
Isaf Mayer pro tempore.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-19
NEW YORK.

New York, February l9.-The Presi-
dent has refused to pardon Colonel En-
right, now in prison for frauds on the
revenue. FfEVAF
Edward Munday was caught last night
in the act of breaking into clothing
store on Blocker street. He is one OF
the late witnesses in the Rogers murder
case.
Gustave Hasmann, who killed Passehl
at BAH in Hoboken about Christmas,
was yesterday found guilty of man
slaughter by the jury, who recommended
him IN, mercy,