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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-30
UNRIVALBD MEDICINES

Edward Wilder's Family Pills cures
Constipation or Sluggish Bowels. 10
these conditions OF the slimentary canal
they are guaranteed to be infallible as O
purgstive. In all Fevers and Imhsmma-
tory diseases they cannot be excellcd,
and should always be used in connection
with Edward Wilder's other medicines.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-30
BETTER,

Edward Wilder's Sarsaparilla and
Potash is rare combination, such as
the world has never before known. 1t is
an unfailing and rapid cure for Scrotula
in all its forms, Scrofulous Sore Eyes,
Chronic Rheumatism, Pimples on the
Face, Skin Diseases--no matter how old
or inveterate, White Swelling, Constitu-
tiousI Syphilis, and Ulcers of every kind.
For the rapid and permanent cure of
these diseases this medicine stands unri-
vailed, and cure is guaranteed in every
case.
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THANK YOU,

Edward Wilder's Compound Extract
Wild Cherry cures Coughs, Colds and
Catarrh Of every description. In Bron-
chitis, Larypgitis, Asthma and Phthisic,
it gives immediate comfort and relief.
In Consumption, Difficulty of Breathing,
or Cough, this medicine has no equal,
and has never been known to fail to give
instant relief, followed by certain and
permanent cure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-30
AMvsEFar Mvx.
WI cmphis Theater.

srALrISa. BIDwRLL 4 MAcDoSouGH, Propr's.
Z. w. Hs,..---...............Acting Manager.
sATURDAY EVENING, October so..Q fen
bach Chinese burlesques ChING-CHvW-
HI; . Pet Pin Ivy" Miss husan Cation.
Mr.. Q. j.. Miers. in his humorous sketches.
The wonde full gymnasts. LILA and ZOE. IN
double and flying trapezs. To conclude with
TIE BLIND BEGGAh.
Seats secured for any day In advance.
and until 8 o'clock in tho evening.
Doors open at Z e'cIeck; Overture commences
at quarter before o'clock.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.

once. RIO. N Madison street.
IJ DuROsE EDITeR.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

THE REFREsHMENT PRIVILEGE AT
i the Chiekssaw Course for the Fa Meeting
TUESDAY next, at u o'clocK noon. at he
office of Il. NJ. Apperson a Co. The lessee
will be allowed sp ce of 10 by Sc feet 10 the
pablic booth. ample room for Lad es ano
confectionery and fruit stand privils ss of the
ground. C.B. CHURCH.
G.V RAMBAUT.
w. II. CARROLL,
$3.50 Srecial Committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-30

$50 i0ls Rae =. ihiladeiphia. Penn.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24
The judicial Contest,

The termination of the contest between Judge
ThaJer and Judge Greenbsnk for the seat
upon the bench of the District Court of this
city, will not surprise any one who is familiar
with the peculiar tactics adopted by the
Democracy last October. In many divisions
in the lower wards Of the city the election was
a complete farce, and when the inoontestable
facts in the case were brought before the COM
mittee of the Legislature, they had no alterna-
tive but TO throw ont the entire vote. Where
the Democratic vote alone was greater than
the number OF legal voters residing in the
division, the task Ofsifting out the legal votes
on sithsx side was one approaching iapossi.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24

STREET CARS AND OMSIBUJEs.- The Daily
Nel0s OF london has the followlng:-"Copen
hagen has 100000 inhabitants; It's tramway ON
nibuses last year carried 100000 of passengers.
In New York and Brooklyn, with less than
100000 Of people, SO miles of tramway conveyed
In 1867 no fewer than 70 965 GIG passengers. Con-
trast this with London. Our omnibuses. lum-
bering over $50 miles of street, and serving
100000 of people. carried 4l344. .602 passengers.
Another comparison brings out the contrast of
the two systems still more strongly. The
79, 900 900 of New York passengers were carried
In 675 carriages, drawn by 1880 horses; 1896
passengers to every carriage and l6,Si8 to every
horse. The Al 500, 900 of London passengers were
carried in $50 vehicles, drawn by 8577 horses;
II l,02l passengers to each vehicle and 8525 to
each horse. Tramways are in fact to the ordi-
nary modes OF street conveyance much what
railways are to stage coaches" The Ne,Os refers
to the experiments of George Francis Train,
and says "he laid down bad rail, which him
dered the other traffic; and he did the whole
thing in such spirit of bumptious blundering g
that the very word tramways has had an ugly
sound ever since"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24

OF great interest. and the sphere OF art appears
TO be particularly well adapted for them. Some
of opr women artists. with but imperfect
means OF instruction, have attained to great
proficiency in various branches, ana little
kindly encouragement from the public will do
much to advance the interests of art, and to
stimulate the women who are endeavoring TO
obtain the same recognition as is awarded to
their brethren of the brush. graver, and chisel
Contributions for the exhibition. OF oil paint.
ipgs, water oolors, pastel, designs, studies. aud
drawing Of all descriptions. sculpture models
in plaster, wood and steel engravings and
Autographs, will be received, and women
throughout the country engaged In art pur-
suite, or who have in their possession works
executed by women. are invited TO contribute
to the exhibition. AS a stimulant to exertion
q prize will be awarded for the best original
picture. Works for the exhibition must be
left at the gallery before March 81. We most
heartily commend this matter to all who are
interested In art matters or the subject Of
women's work and wages.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24
Another Legislative Outrage.

The State Senate yesterday distinguished
itself by perpstrating another outrage on
public decenoy. We do the Senate too
much honor by putting the matter in this
way; 1t would have distinguished itself rather
by some virtuous action. Outrages have been
the regular order at Harrisburg during the
present session, and the most unblushing de-
fiance of public opinion and the rights of the
citizens of this Commonwealth has been shown
by the men who were sent to the State capital
to guard our interests.
The latest Senatorial effort to which we are
obliged to call the attention of our readers is
the passage of bill to repeal the first section
OF the act, approved March Ia, 1867, for the
better regulation of places OF amusement, so
far as it relates to Carnoross & Dixey's.
The act referred to was one of the most
proper and oommendsble ever passed by the
Legislature. 1t was designed for the protec-
ment, in case of alarm of fire or accident of
any kind and it received the approval of all
but few selfish managers; who found their
receipts in some degree diminished by It, The
act forbids the placing of chairs in the aisles
and passages of our theatres, ooncert-rooms,
and minstrel halls, SO that in case of an alarm
of any kind the audience may have unimpeded
egress. The necessity for such law ia appa-
rent on the face of it, and the fact that the
Senate has consented to exempt one placc of
amusement from its provisions is strong cir
cumstantial evidence that improper means
were used to influence those who voted
to endapger the lives of the visitors to
the establishment mentioned.
! The minstrel hall on Eleventh street ia.
ordinarily, not one of the best ploces
in the city for the rapid dismissal of an
audience, and if the managers of the concern
are allowed to Obstruot the passage-ways the
consequences would be frighttul in case of an
alarm of fire. II the Senate proposed to make
any change in this law it ought to have in
cluded all the places Of amusement in
the city, and to make an exception in
favor of this one establishment is deliberate
defiance of public opinion that merits the
strongest condemnation.
That the House will concur in this outrage
If 1t dares, we have not the slightest doubt,
especially If sufficient inducements ara held
out by the parties interested in the outrage.
and the Governors action in the past does NOT
allow us to hope for any interference ON his
part.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24

billy. The course Of the COMMITTEES of the
Legislature, whose decision in the matter is
final, will, therefore, meet with general ap-
proval. No reasonable and unprejudiced
person doubts that Judge Thayer received
clear majority of the legal votes cast at the
election, and no such person will regret seeing
him installed in the position to which he was
elected by the people, in spite of Wholesale
fraud
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24
1ha naa,h OF Al,nonte.

ANOTHER of the turbulent spirits which
Mexico has produced SO prolihcally has been
called to the other world. The cable this morn
Ing informs us that Juan Nepomuceno AL
monte died in Paris on the evening Of the 22d,
well advanced In years, and doubtless
thoroughly sAted with ups and downs Of
guerilla s.a.eSmanShip. HIs career, adetailsd
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24

R0N@ BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE.-THIS
k1kS splendid Hair Dye In the nest In the wosld;
the only true and perfect bye; harmless, reliable,
tints remedies the III effects bad dyes; invigorates
aud leaves the Hair SON aud beautiful black brotcn
sold by all Druzglsta and Peffumers and properly
applied at Bachelors Wig Factory. 10. 10 30 I'D
Atreat New York. A27mWD
hSB@ ONE POUND OF ELASTIC SPONGE
B-xS will 70 far and q half pounds
of curled hair The latter alter short usage becomes
matted and hard. while the former always retains
Its elasticity and can be used again alter having been
In use for years. 8smwfl
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24

R99@ N0TICE.-I AM No LONGER EX-
s-S tracing Teeth without pain for the Cotton
Dental Association. Persons wishing teeth ex-
tracted absolutely without pain by fresh Nitrous
l26 Sm DIR. r. r. THOMAS.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24

s~ P o s o + F. G e,
~ PHILADELPHIA Pa. March 2s 1859.
Mail for HAVANA, per Steamer YAZOO Will
close this office THURSDAY March 25, az Z
A. NJ. HENRY II. BINGHAM,
PnsL m naata
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24

hSSB@ BARL0W'S INDIGO BLUE IS THE
s-S cheapest and best article in the market for
bluing clothes.
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY ACID.
1T WILL NOT INJURE THE FINEST FABRIC.
II is put up at WILTBERGER'5 DRUG STORE
No. 1888 N. SECOND Street, Philadelphia,
and for sale by most OF the grocsrs and druggists.
The genuine has both BARLoW'S aud WILT
BERoER's nRmes on the label; all others are
COUNTERFEIT.
BARLoW'S BLUE Will color more water than four
tim es the weight of Indigo l 27wfsm
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

s~1Be COLD WEATHER DOES NOT CHAP
~ or roughen the skin after using WRIqHIvS
ALCONAIED GLY ARIN TABLET FBOLIDIFIED
3LYCERIN. It's daily use makes the skin deli
catey soft and beautiful It Is delightfully."- agr ant
transparent, and Incompatible as Toilet Soap. For
sale by all Druggists, h. q g: WRIGHT,
2A No. 624 CHESNUT Street,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-24

account of which is given elsewhere "Ou'"
e ad like aromance, il we did not rememOer
that he was a native Of Mexico. After Az
tanning considerable reputation for ability and
Culture. he came prominently before the world
in the war against the secession of Texas, in
1886. in which he figured as one Of the
ablest and most trusted supporters of
Santa Anna. When the latter was sue
ceeded by his rival, Bustamente, Almonte
was made Secretary Of War, Notwithstanding
his leaning towards Santa Anna; and when
Bustamente, in turn, was hurled from power,
in 1910, he retired for a time from politics,
supporting himself by giving scientific leo
lures in the capital. By another turn In the
wheel of fortune he became the representative
of Mexico at Washington; and when the
Texas imbroglio caused breaking off OF
diplomatic relations between the two repub-
lies, he was transferred to the Courts Of France
and Great Britain, in succession. From 1853
to 1856 he again appeared at Washington,
while Santa Annals will enjoyed another
spasmodic reign; and Santa Annals next mis-
fortune saw him again transferred to London.
1t is difficult to divine the motives which led
may have been that by this time he had so
thoroughly mastered the national instincts of
his ceuntrymen as to moline to the belief that
they were incapable Of sustaining a stable
form of government without the aid of some
outside pressure; or, what is still more pro-
bable, he may have seen that the days of his
successful intriguing for place and power in
republican Mexico were numbered with the
past, and that his only opportunity for figuring
as statesman lay in treachery to the cause
for which he had pretended to struggle
throughout his previous career. Whatever
may have been his motive, he became leader
in the monarchioal scheme, and by his earnest
support Of it became necessarily an involun-
tary exile at its final collapse.
The career Of such man is not without its
lesson. He was unquestionably possessed Of
the most essential elements, both natural and
acquired, for success in public life. If he had
been born in Spain he would doubtless have
been the oompeer Of Prim, Serrano, and
Concha; If he had been born in the United
States, his career might have as enviable as
that Of any statesman or soldier which the
country has produced But the misfortune of
his life was the fact of his Mexican birth. As
it was, he was a model Mexican of the old
school, restless, ambitious, tresoherous, and
unfortunate. The school to which he belonged,
however, is not yet extinct, and it is doubtful
If we may witness its extinction before Mexico
again undergoes the process of foreign settle
ment and thorough Transformation.
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feeling that our system needs to undergo
an entire change.
The lecture, on Tuesday evening, was
also by Mr.. Rarkn. Subject, "woman,
her fitness for teaching" Il was correct
in sentiment, very chaste and beautiful in
style, and held the audience with undiyi,
ded attention to the close. ....
The examination of teachers vas con-
Quoted in another room, during the public
exercises, and most of the teachers who
had entered the class withdrew, rather
than to lose the pubic exercises.
Fhe audience in attendance was only
fair, owing to the bad weather and roads,
but those who were present appreciated
the Institute, as an opportunity not very
frequently afforded them, and the general
impression was that the time was too
short. II would require from four to six days
to do anything like justice to the topics
which ought to ctme before the teachers
at these Institutes. We hope provision
will be made, before another year, for
extending them as the cases may require,
The good influence of these gatherings
cannot be overestmated, not only upon
teachers, but also upon patrons. They
indicate reform and progress for our com-
mon schools, and no very great changes
can be made, until parents, as we'll as
teachers, are prepared for it. The Insli-
tute is that needed educating process, or
power, which is TO do the work. They
ought to be held in every town in Yer
mont. When their value shall be fully
known and their influence felt, the 'good
time coming as respects popular educa-
ton may be reckoned as near at hand.
Rev. w. \. Bacon, of Shoreham, OF.
fered resolution, which was passed, ten
dering the thanks of guests, to the people
of Orwell, for their generous hospitality.
This expression was briefly responded to
by Rev. NJ l.. Severance, in behalf Of
the people Of Orwell.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-05-25

DECORATION DAY.--Next Saturday
and Sunday the graves of those who fell
in the last great war for the Union will be
gene, ally decorated with memorial flowers,
The custom is hardly established and yet
thousands of these last resting places Of
the departed braves, will be visited and
wept over, and strewn with choice flowers,
as testimony of afectionate regard for
comrades, a memorial Of gratitude to these
who died that we might live and have a
country worth living in. 1t has been
truly said, "when we become cold and
insensible to the sacred trust committed to
US of keeping their memory fresh, we
shall declare our unfitness for the precious
legacy which these brethren bequeathed
US with their dying breath, and shall write
the epitaph Of an ungrateful and righteous
ly doomed republic" Let us pause, then,
and pay our tribute 10 those self-devoted
benefactors 1t need not, of necessity, be
done with the pomp and ceremony of public
demonstration. The unostentalious Offering
Of grateful hearts l., the quiet Of privacy
and solitude, will he equally acceptable
and expressive with the more public CON
memoratiye exercises
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-05-25
Teachers Institute.

The Teachers Institute for Addison
County was held in Orwell, commencing
on Monday evening of last week, and con.
tinuing through Tuesday and Wednesday
The address of Mr.. f. A. Rank in, Secs
rotary of the Vermont Board of Educa-
ton, on Monday evening, treated of the
duties of parents and teachers toward each
other, toward the state and toward the
children and youth to be educated. The
lecture was written in admirable style,
and could not fail to interest and profit
those who heard it. Reasons abundant,
why the masses should be educated, were
given, drawn from almost every possible
view, and enforced by illustration and
facts.
The Institute was opened on Tuesday,
by Secretary Rankin, with remarks OF
the necessity of more attention 10 "As
Economical Geography" Mr.. RankiT
was assisted by Prof. o. ii. Kile, of thu
Vergennes High School, and Prof Johon
mott, who has for twenty year,, beeI
connected with the Normal Schools AM
Institutes 10 the Stale of New York.
Mr. Kie took up the subject OF Engisl
Grammar, giving a system of iabulaiion
which If adhered 10 properly, would ena
BILE the pupil to master the science in
comparatively short time, Prof Jolor
mott advanced new and natural modes {
teaching geography, giving an analysis
the human powers in the perspective an
inventive faculties, touching upon aritl
metic, and closing the second day wit
familiar talk on the subject Of school di
cipline. The Professor seems 10 be
universal man, perfectly at home vii
every topic he touches. No one could lis
en- 70 his methods Of geography witho
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-05-25

the act criminal one, or in any possible
form forbids the taking Of more than six
per cent in Vermont.
The law says ! will help you collect six
per cent.
l VIII aidyou so far. Beyond that leave
the matter to the honor of the borrower.
do not forbid the asking, the taking, the
giving of IN increased rate. IL the par
ties interested contract at rate higher
than six, have no anathemas or thunder.
bolts to hurl against them. They transact
their business on principles of manly
honor, and with il | shall not interpoee
ne
Let the reader mark this, and better
understand the nature Of our Vermont
usury laws. The following conclusions
seem to be self evident
LIST. According as money is scarce OIL
plenty, it rises or falls in value, like other
commodities.
I'd. TIC establish by law, too low rates
of interest is an injury to borrowers, il
creates scarcity Of money.
Bird. The law as it now stands, drives
money out Of the state and the young men
after il, for better rates.
4th. The repeal of the usury laws in
Mass, gives entire satisfaction. We ought
TO do likewise.
9Th. Money brokerage is Legitimate
and much called for business, where bank
ing facilities are limited
9th. Money lenders have the same
right to make prices and affix rates, as
have the owners of farms or tenements to
rent.
7th. The price OF money like other
things, should be left to regulate itself,
practically this is the case
PROGRESS
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-05-25
LITERARY NOTICES.

LrrrELL's LIVING AGE,-The No,
1901 for the week ending in May 9Th,
contains Scottish characteristics by
Scotch Celt, Frazer's Magazine; Power Of
the Mind TO resist knowledge. Saturday
Review; Country House on the Rhine,
partXXV, by Berthold Auerbacb, author
of "On the Heights" &C., translated for
The Living Age from Die Presse Lettic,
Lisle, part VII, Cornhll Magazine Arc,
tic explorations, N, Y. Evening Post /;
Lanfrey's Napolean l, Saint Paul's; the
Wesleys, and their Hymns, Sunday Ma
gazine; Robin Gray, Saturday Review ;
First Protestant Worship in Spain, Sun-
day Magazine General Jomini, Satur-
day Review How to Get Canada, NY,
Evening Post; Poor People, from Victor
Hugo, Good Words beside short articles
and poetry.
The Living Age is issued every Satur.
day, giving fifty-two numbers, of sixty
four pages each, or more than three thou
sand double column octave pages of read
ing matter yearly, Subscription price SIS
year free Of postage.
LlrrELL & GAY, Publishers,
30 Bromfeld st, Boston.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-05-25

@The Cuban question has almosi
ceased to be topic of conversation in
Washington, and in diplomatic circles
there is absolutely nothing new in refer
ence to it, The Secretary of State has
received no fresh intelligence on the sub
ject, and the information in the possession
of the Department, so far as recent events
are concerned, is meagrc and indefinite.
Our relations with Spain continue to be OF
friendly character, and none Of the high
officials there anticipate the slightest dis.
turbance, so far ms that country is concern
ed
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-05-25

eSChief Justice Chase, during his re-
cent term of Court at Richmond, rendered
several decisions which let great deal of
light into the mixed-up jurisprudence of
Virginia, and made the paths straight for
the future, in some respects at least, He
decided that the Fourteenth Amendment
was not retroactive, and did not operate
as general jail delivery by working the
disqualification of the officers Of the law
prior to its passage. He also decided
that the circulating notes Of municipal
corporations Issued in aid Of the rebellion,
were not legal claim against such cor
porations now; and he further decided
that United States officers in default at
the breaking out of the war, against
whom suits have not yet been brought
may successfully plead the statute of limi
tations. The maxim mte, anna lcgeS 81
lent might have had a practical and lit
eral application here, but now it will re-
quire additional legislation by Congress tC
prevent this easy defence and successful
escape of numer Jus yet unconvicted de
faulters.