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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
Female cnnnI-hoaimnn.

The Toledo Blade says: Several years
since the husband Of Mrs. Josephine
Simpson went to California in search Of
fortune, and since his departure Mrs.
S. has heard nothing from him. She,
however, did not sit down and bewail
the fate that had left her widow. She
commenced business and succeeded TO an
extent gratifying to herself and friends
Mrs. Simpson is the owner of a canal
boat, which she manages in person.
Last fall she contracted with a lumber
firm in this city to deliver quantity of
black walnut lumber on their docks the
ensuing spring. After making the con-
tract she went up the canal, purchased
the trees in the woods, hired men 10 cut
the logs. and then hired the logs sawed
al mill yesterday she delivered the
lrmber she had contracted, and received
paw for the same. The firm taking this
lumber state that Ms. Simpson differs
materially from most boatmen, in that
she never asks for money nnt;l her con
tracts are fulfilled 10 The letter, and she
does not allow prolongaiion- Of settle
ment When her sOrk isperformed she
demands her pay, and in this manner her
accounts are kept in a healthy condi-
ton, and in business she prospers. She
has accumulated SIS 600 10 $40 600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
Saving Life az Sea.

The Government sometime ago deter
mined TO have all passenger vessels pro
yided with appliances for safely detach-
ing boats. In 1867, no less than forty
two different systems were tested by "A
special board of naval officers, but none
Of them came up to the standard re-
quired, many of them proving utterly
worthless. Atvarious times since others
have been tried and failed. Recently,
Ryersoni & Stancliff exhibited their
model at the Navy Department, and SO
favorably was it looked upon that orders
we're given for its trial The United
States tender Rocket was fitted with
davits, and yesterday she went down the
bay for final test The examining
board consisted of Commanders d. B.
Harmony, 4. A. X Benhan and H. Err
ben. There were several other officers
and other gentlemen present who were
deeply interested in the experiments, as
they are of vital interest to seamen gen
Grady. The Rocket went down the bay
at full speed, and after reaching the
lower bay the crew entered the boat, ac-
companied by one of the inventors. The
engines were stopped, but before the yes
sci had lost her headway the order to
O. let go" was given, and, by simple
movement, a lever detached the boat,
both ends being released at the same in
slant She struck the water on an even
keel, and with the helm a-port she sheered
clear of the tender. Allwere satisfied with
this test. The boat was hoisted and the
engines started ahead. Nhen the Rocket
had reached her maximum speed, about
ten knots, the boat was again detached,
being this time in charge of laboring
men from the yard, who performed the
work as well as the inventor. The sec
ond experiment left no doubt in the
minds of those present of the value of
the apparatus, because of its certainty of
action, its simplicity and its applicable
ity to all kinds of boats. The apparatus
is not fixture on the boat but is at
tached to the lower blocks of the ordi-
nary boat tackle, which are connected
by an iron rod On the forward and
after face of the block is a horn hook
which receives the chain at the after end
of the rod. operating safety bolt, which,
when withdrawn, allows the rod to be
"canted" and the links to slip off the
horn. The boat fairly launched, the
connecting rod is removed and the tack
les are free to be hooked on the boat
when she is hoisted 1t is well known
that large proportion of the loss of'life
at sea occurs in the launching of boats,
and thousands of lives might have been
saved if boats could have been detached
at the proper time. 1t is probable that
the board will recommend the adoption
of this apparatus.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
One of Charlotte Bronte's Letters.

Hours at Home, for June has the be-
by Charlotte Bronte, which, we should
say, will give quite an impetus to the cir
culation of the magazine. We append
one of the letters, not so much because
of its intrinsic importance as because it
is characteristic specimen of the easy
and affectionate style in which the author
of Jane Eyre was wont to address
her intimates sft ii
HAwoRTH, January l, 1888.
DEAR E.. / believe we agreed to cor
respond once a month. That space of
time has now elapsed since | received
your last interesting letter, andSl now
therefore hasten to reply, Accept my
congratulations on the arrival of the
New Year, every succeeding day Of which
will, | trust, find you wiser and better in
the true-sense of those much-used words.
The first day of January always presents
to my mind train of very solemn and
important reflections, and question
more easily asked than answered fire.
quently occurs, viz: How have | i'm
proved the past year, and with whatgood
intentions do view the dawn of its sue
cessor? These, my dearest E., are weighty
considerations, which (young as We are)
neither you nor i can too deeply or too
seriously ponder. am sorry your toe
great diffidence, arising, | think, from
the want of sufficient confidence in your
own capabilities, prevented You from
writing to me in French, as | think the
attempt would have materially contrib
uted to your Improvement in that Ian
guage. You very kindly caution me
against being tempted by the fondneSs of
my sister to consider myself of too much
importance, and then in parenthesis
you beg me not to be offended. OF E.,
do you think could be offended by any
good advice you may give me? No; |
thank you heartily, and love you, if pos
sible, better for it, | had a letter about
fortnight age from Miss --, in
which she tells me of the birth of Mrs.
---'s little boy, and likewise tells me
you had not been at ---- for upward
of month, but does not assign any rea-
son for your absence. Ihope it does not
arise from i'll health. II am glad you
like Kenilworth." 1t is certainly
SpleHulI pruuuCIiOn, HlOre rtstluDlluS d
romance than novel, and in my opinion
the most interesting work that ever
emanated from the great Sir Walters
pen. l was exceedingly amused at the
characteristic and naive manner in which
you expressed your detestation of Var
ney's character, so much so indeed that
! could not forbear. laughing aloud when
/ perused that part of your letter; he is
certainly the personifcation of consum-
mate villainy, and in the delineation Of
his dark and profoundly artful mind
Scott exhibits a wonderful knowledge of
human nature as well as surprising skill
in embodying his perceptions so as to
enable others to become participators in
that knowledge Excuse the want. of
aecs in this very barren epistle, for !
really have none to communicate. Emily
and Annie beg to be kindly remembered
to you. Give my love to ~, and as i
is very late, permit me to conclude with
the assurance of my unchanged un-
changing, and unchangabls affection for
you. fIss
Adieu, dearest E. I am ever yours
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
BY AN OLD STREAM.
.g II. wHITMORE,
Publisher and Proprietor

t,trvY Yonder's the old mill-stream, rof- ~
.rtI ! Tagging on as of yore, 80 fh 4. va
And the idle willows CLEAN
On either shore.
Hardly u change, you say. if
For the mossy wheels go on,
And it seems but yesterday
We came with John.
.bu Deep in the shade we sat, 1t iilE
ilia 61Under the alders there; sod 100
1 O, for the boyish chat l elrnoI1 alf
3s And the fisher's fare 9iqgg aae
Hark to the ouseps note;
Over the stream he goes
In that pool, by the boat, ie8f 3ai
The big fish rose.
The kingfsher .comes-ah me
Blue as the skies in May;
Why thus glitter and flee,
As yesterday r
Where, then, is one! you ask,
He that sat with us here
ED had he finished his task? fo l-R oiA
Yes, brother, dear. 41Aq ~ 'u
liia Yes, IL is good we rest a1fpr
q ~ Here as in days gone by;
All has been for the best sli 'i
God knoweth why.
Here's TO the old milI-stream, aa iialti
Fount of our deepest joy;
Man in his saddest dream .r.
Is more than boy!
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26

$4,000 FOR SO!
EXPLANATION; s12 MAKES YOU "A
II member of the Association. e. $40 for
policy, 81 medical examination fee, and 81
Contingent fee, laid 81 payable yearly IN ad-
vance for office expenses: On the death OF
member an assessment oL " Is 81 ieviea on every very
to the widow OF beneficiary OF the deceased
memb thirty days being given to pay in the
assessment of So after due notification; When
the Association numbers several thousand
between the ages Of Is and 25 years in one
class, and all between % and 30 years IN an
other and so on up to 65 years, which is the
limit: and every class to be carried to 1000
members, then each policy will. be worth
10000. Until that time each policy will be
worth double the number of dollars as there
are members Of the class; and at the death OF
a member the surviving members of his class
only are assessed the 81. The policy fee of $40,
or the greater portion of il, is made sinking
bers and said fund is loaned on interest, the
interest accruing therefrom, after defraying
the expenses, coming back to the policy-hOld-
ers as dividends. The advantages over or
dinary Life Insurance Companies are No
required to be paid at such long intervals, that
any and every man can secure 70 his family
competency upon his death. This Company
is not restricted to members Of the Masonic
fraternity. n Y iPhLAaRiENH' iPhLAaiN' & dreS T.
.a 't II. g. TRADER, Treas.
BOARD OF DrRKcroRs-Hon z Scruggs, Of
Messrs Scruggs 4 Duncan; A Vaccaro, Esq, OF
Messrs Vaccaro 4 Co; Stanton, Of Stan
ton MooTs q Ha,chett, Esq; Of bIssy I. * 4
w r. HoDoEs. NJ. Medical Examiner.
Ofice No. 80 Madison st. 2-lOz
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26

The ST Paul Press suggests TO Red
Cloud. that when the exeursionists from
Boston 10 San francisco, representing
fi1y millions Of capital, reach midway
Of the plains, TO initiate the Greek brig
ands. and hold the captiyes for ransom
that win make up for al the wrongs OF
his race. IH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
AGENTS.
JE. FRosr, formerly with s. A. Moore.
GFo. L. WILLIAMS. formerly Dep y Sheriff.
FROST & WILLIAMS,
REAL ESTATE, RENTAL.
Ganaral ColIeoting Ag'ts.

No. al Monroe Streef. {.
with s. A. Moore. Notary Puhlie and J. P-l
Rrrp.xxczs. The Bar of Shelby county and
business men generally W.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
Rnrleirh, ;, mrites to the Boston Jour.

Dufiti4u HIitto W NhC DOoeOh cceh
nal that the lady brokers of Wall street,
who have ceased to be a sensation, feel
the pent-up Utica Of the stock board too
limited for their ability They have
taken line rooms in Park row and fitted
them up for editorial and publishing
purposes, and are about to issue news
paper. in which the claims Of Mrs. Wood
hull to the Presidency are especially TO
be urged. The banking business has
not amounted to much. The large
rooms are lonely to look at. The crowd,
already satisfied, no longer aatten their
noses on the glass door plate, from a
curiosity to see inside. One or two lads
and Young men occupy the banking por-
ton Of therooms, are said TO be relatives,
and now and then visitor can be seen
In the private Office. The ladies them
selves are seldom to be seen. Their
visits to the rooms are rare and Of short
duration. 'fat ni u b.. nist a'..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26

A correspondent of the San Joaquin
Valley Argus gives the following new
method of making butter at a rancho in
Mendocinto county: While stopping at
the farm witnessed most novel, and,
to me, new method of making butter.
While giving directions how to do it, my
hostess detected my thoughts in my face,
seeing is believing Come, said she;
81 will give you convincing proof. |
followed her to the milk-room; l saw her
place quantity of cream in thick
linen sack, then roll the sack in large
cloth, and place II in hole, which had
been dug in the sand for the purpose. II
was then covered up with sand, and a
board placed over it, The next morn
ing, when removed, it came out as fine a
roll Of butter as ever saw taken from a
churn. 1t required but little working, as
the earth had absorbed nearly every par
ticle Of milk. 1t is now FIVE days old as
] write, and Just as sweet and solid as
butter can be. ...-..-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
jealousy Among Musicians.

The actors of opposing theaters are
usually on excellent terms with each
other, and even the managers do not al
low their business matters to influence
their personal relations Among musi-
clans there is a more envious feeling,
which is sometimes INDUCED in very
degrading manner, Mr.. Wehli, the
pianist attempted to play in Chicago one
evening, when he found that some had
creased the keys of his instrument, and
the audience was kept waiting until they
could be cleaned ......
Canissa, bright little opera singer,
who was in this country two or three
years ago, very nearly sacrificed her
complexion to the jealousy of some one
in the company, who had put a certain
acid in her cosmetique. 1t is said that
Brignoli is so choice Of himself that he
does not even wish the ladies with whom
he sings in opera to touch his gloved
hand, and that he avoids it whenever he
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26

him back, no matter how sorry we may
be, so he shall be pardoned;" and a re-
prieve was given on the spot. p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
Judge of supreme Court.

The friends Of Hon. JOHN L. 7; SNEED,
Of Fayette county, are authorized by him to
present his name to the people of Tennessee as
the Western Division. Election. August 4th,
1870. te
In response to the published call Of members
of the bar in various counties of East Tennes-
see, and numerous solicitations Of friends; L
hereby announce myself as candidate for the
April o, 10. JAS. W. DEADERICk.
We are authorized and requested to an
nounce Hon. I. A. r. NELSON as candi-
date for Supreme Court Judge from the East
ern Division. The election is to be held on
from each of the three divisions of the State
are 10 be elected
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
nd Is certain that Miss AIida Topp. who

II IS certain that Miss Aida Topp, who
accompanied Max Strakoschs concert
troupe last year, spent all her money,
and made herself very ridiculous. in
order TO appear in quite as large and
gorgeous panier as that Of Miss kel-
logg, whilea shrewd advertising item was
circulated in the newspapers. stating
that this Young woman was sending all
the money she earned to her home in
Germany, where she supported a large
family. II is not probable, however, that
evidences OF bad taste are any more fire.
quent in the profession Of the stage than
elsewhere. = Western Aonfhy. - rr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
PASSENGERS GOING EAST,
Via Louisville or Cairo,
SHOULD PURCHASE TICKETS By THE
Erie & Atlantic & Great Western R'y
Two EXPRESS TRAINS DAILY.

This is the only line from Cincinnati to New
York under one management; the only line
from Cincinnati TO New York without break of
Gauge; the only line whose trains run through
to New York Without change; the only line
running coaches through without using COM
promise wheels; the only line running Palace
Broad Gauge Coaches through without change.
nEr If you desire prompt time and certain
connections, finest scenery on the continent.
most comfortable cars in the world, most mag
nifcent dining halls and ample time for meals,
and the safest, best, and most comfortable
route-go TO New York by the ERIE AND Ar
LAxTIc AND GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
Tickets by this line for sale at all Ticket
0ftces through the South.
WM. X. BARR,
Gen'l Passenger Ag't, N. Y.
W. B. SHATTUC,
Gen1 South N Ag't, Cincinnati, o: l2.2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
DISSOLUTION.


VlHELAW PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
Il existing between Hallum 4 Kelly II dis
JOHN HALLUM,
JOHN \. KELLY.
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J ANNOUNCEMENTS.


I'VE are authorized to announce LUKE Il.
WRIGHT (the Democratic nominee) as a can
didate for Attorney General of the Criminal
Court. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26

A New Hampshire woman has learned
one thing. that IL makes warm work 70
put a child 10 bed, and leave i to play
with kerosene lamp. The house was
insured, but the baby wasn't
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
ChanceIIor First Chancery Court

Ep1roR LEDGER: Please announce me as an
independent candidate for Judge Of the First
Chancery Court of Shelby county; ,yprc
to L. .. A1hEo.
ROBERT ]. MORGAN is the Democratic
nominee for Judge of First Chancery Court.
Election May 26, 1870. ~ @+@- ~'''
Chancellor Second Chancery Court.
I hereby announce myself candidate for
Chancellor of the Second Chancery Court of
Memphis. [tel G.. A. HANSON.
EDWIN NJ. YERGER is the Democratic
nominee for Judge Of Second Chancery Court.
Election May 26. 1870.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26

One Of the Yancton Sioux chiefs CALI
himself 'Bin GO0sequiIL This is evi-
IDENTIFY a rude attempt By the poor,
untutor-d red man to pay q tribute 70
the fame and name Of William Penn 4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
INSURANCE.
MASONIC M UTUAL
life Assurance Association,
100000 FOR SLOT
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.

Cooperative and Purely Mutual = Charter
Pergetual-Foreyer Exempt from all
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26

Judge OF second Circuit Court.
IRVING HALSEY is the Democratic nom
inee for Judge of Second Circuit Court. Elec-
tion May &, 1870. to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
Judge o Fifteenth judicial Circui

In answer to the calls OF The bar and people
of this circuit, | announce myself candidate
for Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit,
comprised of Shelby, Upton and Fayette
counties. Itel t. j. FLIPPlN.
At the request of respectable portion Of
the Bar, and of the people Of the Fifteenth
Judicial Circuit, / announce myself candi-
date for Judge of that Circuit. The election
IS To be held on the first Thursday. being the
4th day, Of August next Ar orpp,
Anr;l % 1870. te"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
Judge of Criminal Court.

We are authorized to announce JOHN 4.
FLIPPIN Democratic nomineel, as a candi-
date for Judge of the Criminal Court. Elec-
tion Thursday, May 20, 1870.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
chancellor second Chancery COu
Judge Of first Circnit Court.

! G. w.. HEISKELL is candidate for Judge
of the First Circuit Court Of Shelby county.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-27
INSUR RANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
i" OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
OFFICE: NO. 8 UNION STREET.

First Ouest;on-Uow much no- anrrr I'll,
II cost man of 1--WE to ;nSu,a h;s I;,n 4,
tbe oId modeS " W 'As VI . ni0 iii' In
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fsee tabia of stondspd ~, y;.;a q. intetsals;
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same risf9 "n' '"i' 'uineienoe ior INC
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.;at;or Ill, pecause Dy Lnis pan tne Asso
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-27
Terrible Adventure.

Captain Macarthur, of Kingston, Can,
ada had a fearful adventure on the
Grand Trunk last week He got up
from his seat and walked out to the plat
form when the train was near Lancaster
to find out how near he was to the sta
ton. He overbalanced himself. and fell
but managed to save his life by catching
the coupling, and there he hung by his
arms in position which offered him very
little hope of recovering the platform
above, in the, one case, and sure and
awful death were he TO drop Of, in the
other Noone could be placed in more
agonizing position. Through his great
strength, being of strong muscular power,
he held himself up while the train tray
eled four miles, undergoing the greatest
mental as well as bodily suffering.
No one discovered his danger, as it
was night and very dark. When his
strength was exhausted, and he saw a
bridge or tunnel on the track ahead
which would increase the danger of his
situation, he prepared for the inevitable
plunge, and with prayer of despair upon
his lips he let go his hold. Instant death
would have followed in ninety-nine cases
out of hundred, but providentially
Captain Macarthur fell, more dead
than alive, into hollow or excavation
in the track. The train passed over
safely, and he laid there unconscious
from his injuries and sufferings for
seven hours. After daylight his reason
came back, and once more he entered
into the contemplation of an awful stu
alton. He was unable to walk, but
dragged himself on hands and feet to a
house quite far of'-some say two miles
and he got that care and assistance
which his condition required. A friend
he discovered who lived near by, and he
proved a friend indeed, caring for him
as brother. His arms and side were
quite black from the muscular exertions
he was subjected to; his boots and por-
ton of his trowsePs were torn of, and his
feet lacerated by being dragged along
the track. He got severe injury in the
back also by his fall. His body present
ed dreadful sight. The Kingston Whig
says on Thursday morning he was taken
home, and now lies at his residence IN
der the care of DR.. Yates. His injuries
have been very severe, bnt the doctor
hopes to bring him through safely.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-27
A French OpheIia.

saw a melancholy sight at Rouen last
evening. was sitting by my window
in the gathering twilight, wondering how
many more evenings should have there
in quiet, when | heard strange, wild
laugh in the street below. opened my
window and saw little crowd gathered
around a young girl who was throwing
herself about and gestieulating wildly.
1t was her laugh ! had heard. The beau
tiful black hair hung down in disorder,
and as she looked around with bewil-
dered, flashing eyes, | thought Of 0phe-
liza. To some people, who asked where
she lived, she answered, II live on the
battlefield All do not weep for mel
am very happy She then passed on,
resisting vehemently some who tried to
restrain her. A man, who seemed to
know her, said that her two brothers we're
killed at Sedan, and the news coming
suddenly had driven her quite mad
Extract from a French Letter.