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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
Deaths by Lightning.

Few people are aware how many are
the deaths from lightning. 1t appears,
from statistics kept in Frasce, that dur
ing the last thirty years more than 5000
people were struck by lightning, of whom
1852 were killed outright Eight hundred
and eighty were killed during the last tea
years, and of these only two hundred
and forty-hree were females. If light
ming falls on crowd, it does more mis-
chief among the men than among the
females, the latter persons being the most
exposed.
Animals are frequently stricken, while
those in charge of them are spared. The
old idea that the beach tree is q protec-
ton is fatal error, the neighborhood of
all isolated trees being dangerous, except
when they are in metallic connection
with the soil.
Railroads and telegraph wires are pro-
tecters in so far as they are able to abb
sorb and convey considerable amounts
of electricity. Every locomotive does
this unperceived, its metallic mass being
an excellent conductor. Walking along
a railroad track where it runs through a
country without trees is as dangerous as
taking shelter under tall tree. That
windows are dangerous is believed to be
an error, for experience does not show
that lightning strikes through open win
dows or follows draft of air.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
The Fatal Effects of Painting.

From the new I Ork Leugcr.I
No one can ride or walk through the
fashionable portion of New York city,
attend any place of amusement, or go to
any evening pP.rty, without becoming
aware of the horrible fact that many
women, of whom better things might be
expected, have fallen into the pernicious
habit of applying to their skins the
enamels which, under various attractive
names, are advertised and sold in all
parts of the land.
Not only faded faces, but countenances
so young, plump and pre;ty in outline
that they must in their natural condition
be attractive, are lacquered. O yer with an
unnatural polish of fine porct lain, which
produces an effect such as one might
imagine if China doll we re afflicted
with consumption.
This practice is az pernicious as it is
disgusting-th seeds of death or paraly-
sis being hidden in every at ractive pot
and jar of those mixtures, whi ch are sup
posed to be not only innocent, but also to
possess the virtues Of the un discovered
fountain of perpetual youth.
Some who use them will suddenly have
severe illness aud receiving private
warning from the family physician, will
cease the use of the cause of their disor-
der, and recovering, go through life with
an extremely bad complexion as re-
minder of their folly.
Others will drop suddenly, with their
features twisted to one side, and perhaps
deprived of the use of their limbs. Others
will die outright, no one guessing why.
The effect on any particular person can
not be calculated. What one suffers
paralysis from, may kill another outright.
The only safety is in having nothing to
do with any of these baleful "prepara-
tions."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
The Confederate Dead at Gettysburg,

General Fiz Lee has lately received q
letter from the Superintendent of the
National Cemetery at Gettysburg. stating
that of the $500 Confederate dead in.
tered at that place, about 700 can be
identified, but the remainder cannot.
He states the farmers are beginning to
pillow over the part Of the cemetery in
which they are buried, and suggests that
they be removed at once,
General Lee communicated this infor-
nation to the Hollywood Memorial As
sociation, aud the ladies of the associs-
ton have determined to take steps to
remove the dead from Gettysburg and
renter them in the cemetery at Holly
wood. 1t will be done as early as prac-
ticable.-Richmond Examiner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
Delighted Buffaloes - Brad Avis for
Scratchers,

The buffalees found in the telegraph
poles of the overland line source of de-
light on the treeless prairie--ths novelty
of having something to scratch against.
But it was expensive scratching for the
telegraph company; and there, indeed,
was the rub for the bisons shook down
miles of wire daily. A bright idea
struck somebody to send to ST. Louis
and Chicago for all the brad avis that
could be purchased, and these we're
driven into the poles, with view to
wound the animals and check their rub
bing propensity. Never was a greater
mistake. The buffaloes we're delighted.
For the first time they came to the
scratch sure of sensation in their thick
hides that thrilled them from horn to tail.
They would 90 fifteen miles to end
brad awl. They fought huge battles
around the poles containing them, and
the victor would proudly climb the
mountainous heap of rump and hump of
the fallen, and scratch himself into bliss
until the brad swl broke or the pole
came down. There has been ne demand
for brad avis from the Kansas region
since the first invoice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
Talleyrand's Prophecies.


A Paris letter in the Gazette de Lau-
came says:
You are aware that Prince de Talley.
rand left some memoirs, which were not
to be published till thirty years after his
death, and which are now in the hands
of an eminent barrister, NJ. Audral. |
have been able to cast a glance at them,
and / am much surprised at their con-
tents. was especially struck by page
relative to the Congress of Vienna. 1t
is real prophecy, and | cannot resist
the temptation of giving you the SUBJ
stance of it. At that period M. de Tslley-
rand said that the balance of power in
Europe founded at that assembly was
menaced by great dangers, one from the
sea, and the other which might arise in
the heart of Germany
"On the side of America" said the
Prince, Europe must always have her
eyes open, and not furnish any pretext
for reerimination or reprisals. America
is increasing every day. She will be-
come a colossal power, and a moment
must arrive when, placed in more easy
communication with Europe by means
of new discoveries, she will wish to say
her word in our affairs, and have hand
in them. Political prudence, therefore,
imposes on governments of the old con-
tinent the care of scrupulously watching
that no pretext shall be offered for such
an Intervention. The day when America
shall plant her foot in Europe, peace
and security will be banished for long
time"
The Prince afterward speaks of Ger
many. Here the prediction has no longer
the form of a conjecture, but is in some
sort an anticipated recital:
mo illusion must be formed; the
equilibrium we have founded in the Con-
gress of Vienna is not eternal. II will
succumb some day or other, but it prom
ises US some years of peace. What con.
demns it for a term, more or less distant,
is the aspirations which are becoming
universal in the center of Germany. The
necessities of defense and of common
peril have prepared mems minds for
German unity; this idea will continue
to be developed, and some day one of the
great powers which form part of the con-
ference will desire to realize this union
for its own profit. Austria is not to be
feared, since she is composed of pieces
and morsels, and, having no unity at
home, she caunot think of exporting it.
Therefore, Prussia it is that must be
watched she will attempt the adventure,
and, if she succeeds, then all the cond-
tious OF equilibrium will be changed, and
a new basis anda new organization will
have to be sought for Europe.
The Prince continues to examine the
circumstances more or less difficult un-
der which this reconstruction will be
effected; and he points out France as the
nation most interested in combating the
movement for unifcation, or in seeking
a COMPENSATION.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
The New York Times. of the 18th. saws;

The New York Times. of the 18th, says
"Parson Brownlow states, in the card we
published yesterday, that Andrew John
son. Rhila Military Governor of Tennes-
see in 1862, gave him $500 out of the
funds Of the Federal Government 20 aid
in establishing his newspaper in Knox
vile. We should like to know where he
got authority to do anything of the sort
We we're not aware that the Federal
Government ever undertook to establish
or support newspapers anywhere, and
shoald like to see the law of Congress
under which such disposition was made
Of the public funds"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17

A hack driver in Buffalo. who had de-
tanned two gentlemen from reaching their
train, in order that be might make more
money out Of them, was arrested at the
instance Of the gentlemen, and was com
PEELED to pay their hotel bill aud the cost
Of the case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17

the section then take piece domestic
the
section
oOdcOmbs (which always essential
build muslin viii
give waywh henevet after to ombstoh
the
ord,r hy
thto
Ito
days. permit the bee
will let
the mill moth
S. winterma hesames s o
hofw
iatorO asiolyo days, for purposes
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17

A New Orleans burglar donned female
apparel on entering a house, and not
only secured a good "swag," but affsc-
tionats kisses from the young lady Of
the house, who supposed the interloper
to be her aunt from the country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17

A Confederate soldier of Marfreesboro,
Tenn. who returned home at the end Of
the war to find bis wife living illicitly
with his brother, and the mother of an
illegiiimate child. recently sued the false
brother for Slo.000 damages. The jury
gave the plaintiff $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17


wih
that the o
breaking the comb This Hive arranged that the honey always
this
wherever tested has rendered universal
Amongh be the following. o-wit;
the ynoth- which of
imdimn bee
theCH
il quite bard times
disturbing
taken s free all impurities.
Hivei
o bars.
ordinary intelligence and
be ordinary hive
With this hive liable section the hive
is disturbed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
County Rights for Sale on Liberal Terms.

possible EXTRA BAR
BEF0REnext Will
Of
Hayb sol
farmers valuable
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
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OUR PRICES ARE:

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uns,
address.
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Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15
MANHOOD;
HOW LOST, &uow RESTORED.

TUST published, a new edition Of DR.. CUL.
y vERwEIL's CELEBRATED ESSAY on the rad-
cal cure (wthout medcine) Of Spermatorrhna,
or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal
Losses. Impotency, Mental and Physical Inca
pacity, Impediments to Marriage, &c, also,
CONSUMPTION, Epilepsy, and Fits, induced by
self-indulgsnce OF sexual extravaganza.
Va Price, in sealed envelope, only cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable es
say, clearly demonstrates from thirty years
successful practice, that the alarming conse-
quences of self-abuse may be radically cured
without the dangerous use OF internal medi-
C lie or the application OF the knife pointing
out {. mode of cure at once simple, certain, and
effectual, by means Of which every sufferer, no
matter what his condition may be, may cure
himself cheapy, privately, and radically.
FAITHS Lecture should be in the hands OF
every youth and every man in the land
Sent, under seal, in a plain envelope, to any
address, postpaid on receipt Of cents, or two
post stamps. Also, DR.. Culverwelrs MAR
riage Guide" price 25c. Address the publish
ers,
CHAS. J. G. KLINE d CO.,
l27 Bowery, New York,
63t Post Office Box 1886
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15
Blue Eyes Behind the Veil.

Mr.. Edge WAS late at break fast-that
was not an unusual occurance-and he
was disposed to be cross; which was
likewise nothing new. So he retired
behind his newspaper, and devoured his
eggs and toast without vOuchsafing any
reply, save in unsocial mOnOsyliables,
to the remarks of the fresh looking lit
tie lady opposite, to wit: Mrs. Edge.
But she was gathering together her for
ces for the final onslaught, and when at
length MI. Edge had got down to the
last paragraph, and laid aside the news
paper, it came.
dear, didn't you say you were going
to leave 500 for my furs, to-day?"
"What furs ~ (rather shortly spok-
en-.
"Thcse new sables, dear; my old af-
fairs are getting shockingly shabby, and
really think
ooh, pshaw! What's the use of be-
ing so eXtravagant? | haven't any
money just now lay out on useless fol-
lies. The old furs are good enough for
any sensible woman to wear"
Mrs. Edge, good meek little soul that
she was, relapsed into immedia t
silence she only sighed soft, inward
sigh and presently began new tack.
y
aunt's tonight"
Cant you go alone"'
alone! how it would look ?"
Mrs. Edges temper-for she had one
though it did not often parade itself
was fairly aroused. "YOu are so neglect
full of those little attentions you used to
pay me once; you never walk with me,
nor notice my dress, as you did once.'
"Well, fellow cannot be forever
waiting on the women, can he ?'
growled Mr.. Edge.
"You could be polite enough to Mrs.
Waters last night when you never
thought to ask whether | wanted any
thing, though you knew perfectly well
that l had head ache-I don't believe
you can care SO mucn for me as you used
to- Aad Mrs. Edge looked extremely
pretty with tears in her blue eyes and
quIver Oh the round, rosy lips.
"Pshaw !" said the husband, peeyish-
ly. Nov don't be silly, Mary"
"And in the STAGE, yesterday, you
never asked me if l was warm enough
or put my shawl around me, while Mr.
Crown was so affectionate to his wife.
1t was Notifying enough, Henry, in
deed it was.n
II didn't know women were such
FOOLS" SAID Mr.. Edge, as he drew on
his Overcoat, to escape the tempest that
was so rapidly approaching. "Am l
the sort OF O man to mako ninny Of
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15

PETERS MUSICAL MONTHLY fer MAY
is at hand, and well sustains the proud
title ii bears-"The Prince of Musical
Monthlies'--for if there is any one peri
odical adapted to suit the wants of all
lovers Of music, professional or amateur,
it is certainly this magazine.
The May number comes to us over
flowing with choice new music. There
are four new songs, by Hays, Thomas,
banks and Eaton; three piano pieces :;
and we notice new feature in the
shape of six pages of quartet music,
which will prove valuable addition
also, dozen or more pages of biograph-
ical sketches and reviews of new music,
that Will be of interest to all mus; clans
Besides the Musical sketches and re-
views of new music, each number con.
tains no less than 80 full-sized pages of
new music by the best writers in the
country.
This valuable magazine is published
by J. l.. Peters, 1893 Broadway, New
York.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15
DYSPEPSIA
AND LIVER
COMPLAINT
IMPORTANT CERTIFICATE.

Having been afflicted with chronic disease of
the digestive organs, described by physicians
as engagements OF the liver and Inflammation
of the somach,) for more than ten years, and
suffered what words can never describe, with
out relief from the most celebrated medical skill
that could be consulted was induced by the
physician who last attended me to try Dodd's
Nervtnc ana inviSorntor. He had Witness
ed its effects, he said, in his own practice, and
could recommend it in the highest terms.
had about lost faith in everything but follow
ed his advice rccurcd the medicine. The f.
feet inspired me with hope. | continued its USE
and still improved following it up / grew
stronger and stronger and suffered less and
less from my troubles This continued for
some months until | was relieved and need
ed it no longer. Dodd's Nervne restored me
to complete and sound health; and no Ian
guage is able to express the gattude feel at
being well once more. | am thoroughly cured
of the horrible suffering that had made ten years
of my life most wretched. No one can con-
ceive my joy who has not experienced like
recovery.
l.. Il, LIBBY.
S-264 st. Paul, Mimi.
For Sale by all Druggists One Dollar Bottle.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15

IMPORTANT ORDER.-AN order has
been issued to collectors and custom
house officers by the Treasury Depart
ment, informing them that tie old per-
mission to travellers leaving Canada for
the United States, to bring in articles OF
jewelry, Indian goods, etc. free of duty,
when purchased in good faith as sour
venirs or mementoes, and not exceeding
in value $25, has been revoked on ac-
count of the extensive frauds practiced.
The Secretary of the Treasury has also
decided that wagons, sleighs, plows,
harnesses, ETC., brought by emigrants
from Canada to the United States, even
though they may not have been used
in Canada, may, at the discre Jon of col
ectors Of customs, be entered free of du-
ty, if such officer is satisfied that the
party so entering intends to settle in the
United tes..and use the articles named
in business.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15
Poetry.
For You.

A thought Il thought for the rosy MORN
That comes through the gates of dew
But I'll keep kinder, happier thought
For twilight and tor you.
A word Il word for the humming- bird.
Atilt on the jcssamine new,
Will my lip let slip, but my heart will keep
Its sottcst words for YOU.
4 song a song for the mocking-bird.
In answer to his so true
But YOU know right well always keep
My sweetest songs for You.
\ kiss , kiss . for the sweet red rose
And one for the violet blue
But standing here 1t the garden gate,
I'll keep one back for y,u
SIGH sigh for my pale white rose,
That the chilling night wind slew
But answer you when the lilies say,
am signing most for you
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15

friedrich and cement. You can hardly
realize that, as you pass through thee
are huge We: sells, st tanners, &C., floating
quietly above your head, but such il in
deed the fact.
But L must close. should you con-
slider this worthy of publication, l will
endeavor to do better in the future.
Yours, &C.,
j. w. :,
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15
1T Works like a Charm ,

This is the best family remedy, to cure all
kinds of pain, You ever tried.
1t is clean, safe and delicious to use, and il
you use it faithfully, it will do You good.
Directions on each bottle. Buyit of the Drug
gist or Merchant where you trade If they have
not got it ON hand they will send for it, at yom
request, and sell you the genuine Renne's Pain
Killing Magic OIL, at the manufacturers lowest
price at retail.
VIM. RENE, Sole Proprietor and Manufac
turer, Pittsfeld, Mass.
Sold in st. Adams by all Druggists, Weeks y
Reynolds, Grocers. In Swanton Falls by d. r
Morrill,. [23lw-1y-oe
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15
lnforInnIiOn.

INFORMATION guaranteed to produce luxu-
L RANT growth of hair upon bald head or a
beardless face, also recipe for the removal Of
pimples, blotches, eruptions, etc., on the skin,
leaving the same soft, clear, and beautiful, can
lie obtained without charge by addressing
THOS. i. CHAPMAN, Chemist.
66-1y 1913 Broadway. New York.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-15
T3ING TEA--Black Dragon Chop

Natural Leaf, peHectly pure tTsINa signifies
pure.
Prepared mia,om any co'oriuq or foreign sub.
stdpce.
Cured on Porcelain (not copper, or"t Il S'o'r IRE.
Delightful fdror, exceedingly po,ce,Jid and strong.
Combines al The healthy ui,tues Of The Tea-ptah.
Monddrins and higher class Of mattress "sc no
other.
This celebrated Tea was first introduced here
by the ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY, in May, 1868,
when the limited quantity imported was rapid
ly sold, at the high price of 81, so a pound. 1t
met with such unqualified approval, and the de-
mand for it from all sections was so great, that
the Company at once made arrangements to
procure larger supply, upon more favorable
terms, tor the future and they have Just re.
ceived the first invoice for this year, which will
be sold at the low price of 81 10 Il pound, at
which Gut little over half what it cost one year
ago), it is the cheapest Tea known; and the
Company feel that they cannot to highly recon-
mend it to all who drink Tea as it possesses
the flavor and strength. and the soothing, in
MIGRATING properties of both Black and Green,
without any injurious quality being chemical
ly pnro and free from coloring matter or any
foreign mixture, it will suit the taste and please
all who love Tea
This Tea is put up neatly in pound parcels
sc pounds in chest, with the price, 81, 10
printed on each package, The Wholesale price
by the chest is 81 pound. and orders nom
Traders, Hotel-keepers Pedlars, Clubs, and
Families for chests OF 36 pounds or more will be
Tiled at the wholesale price. Parties living i'll
towns where we have agents, can always get
this Tea from them.
Like all other goods sold BY the Oriental Tea
Company, this Tea is warranted to give entire
satisfaction and parties ordering can do so
with the full assurance that il the whole OF any
part fails to suit. it may be returned at our ex-
pense, and we will refund the money.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-As matter of conve-
nience to the public, we are arranging with
Apothecaries and other Merchants all over the
country, to act as Agents for selling Teas and
Coffees in their locality, at warehouse prices.
Our PROFITS are small. bm IRE gire orcr four
'uths Of them TO Agents as commission w,
want an Agent in every town in the Union, and
will send full particulars, terms, prce-sts. &C..
upon application by mail to traders desiring it.
Address
ORIENTAL TEA COMPENY,
1868 Boston, Mass.