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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-10
Marshall's UnyarniShpd Tale.

James w. Marshall, the discoverer of
gold in California, had little book stand
at the recent California State Fair. To q
correspondent of q Mobile paper he gave
the following narrative: "Well," he said,
Il guess you can find it better told in this
book than / can tell you, for got one of
you newspaper men to write it for me, and
| think he has made pretty good job Of
it; but as you want me, / guess 1t won't do
any harm to tell it again. | WAS nearly
certain that there was gold in the country
long before found if, and SO just kepta good
lookout tor indications. | was working in
the saw mill at CJlOma, and went out on
the morning OF that day January 10, lS4S),
closed the tore-bay gate to shut of the wa
ter, and then walked down to the tail-rsce
to see what sand and gravel had been re-
moved during the night. | always did this,
as | thought there might be minerals in the
mountains, aud knew II there was, some of
them would be washed down by the water.
| looked at the gravel and sand tor a few
moments and saw something giittering in q
creyice of granite half a foot under water,
and stopped down to pick 1t up. Ii was
heavier than anything | had seen before,
aud knew IT must be either mica, or sui
phuret of copper, or gold. 1t was too
heavy for mica, and L remembered that
sulphuret OF copper was too brittle, so |
placed the specimen on stone and ham
mered away at it; but instead of breaking
it, it only bent and then l was nearly GER
tain it must be gold l didn't say any
thing about it that day, for fear the men
would laugh at me, but just looked around
and picked up about tour ounces OF it.
When showed 1T to Safer he wouldn't
believe it Was gold until he tested 1t with
nitric acid, and think that's all have to
say except that have been pretty hardly
used, which is neither here nor there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-10

The report of the Chief Commissioner
of the British Police which has been re-
Gently laid before Parliament contains one
item OF information which viii somewhat
surprise the writers and readers of sensa.
tioual novels. We learn, says the Pail
Mall Gazette, that shat mysterious body
whose preterhuman sagacity and marvel
lous organizations are so dear to popular
hction-the detective police actually con-
sisted up to the middle of the year 1869 of
- sen persons only, anumber hardly sufh-
cientto meet the constant demands made
upon the force by Miss Braddon, Mr..
Wikie Collins and others Of the same
school. In June of 1869 the Secretary OF
State sanctioBea an increase of the num-
Der. and the detective force now attached
to the metropolis comprises sup@rintend-
ent. three chIef inspectors, three inspect
ora, forty sergeauts and one hundred and
sixty eonstables
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-10

The iall-sown wheat is said TO be un-
usually promising throughout Missouri.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-10

A. j. BofELAE, now OF Gunuen, Iowa,
but formerly clerk of t-e Connecticut
STATE Poison, has heyn ap. linted warden
in place Of Sir, Willard, who was murdered
in August,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

COxFIRMATIOy.-Bishop Fehan admin
istered the rite of confirmation to a num-
Der of irteresiingand intelligent children
in St. Peters loatholirl church yesterday
afternoon. Bishop Quintard admins
tered the rite to goodly crowds Of pretty
boys and girls in Calvary lEpisoopai)
church in the morning, Grace church in
the afternoon, and the Good Shepherd
church in the evening. The children In
the four churches were very neatly
dressed, and the ceremony in each was
remarkably impressive. If Memphis can
be put down as having some very bad
and ugly boys, she can boast Of having a
great many good and handsome ones
The number on the good side more than
balances the number on the bad side.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
REAL ESTATE.
An Attractive Residence For Sale

UNHE UNDERSIGNED ARE AUTHORIZED
l. to offer at private sale very desirable
house and lot at Oak Lawn formerly Buntyn
station). five miles from Memphis on Memphis
and Charleston railroad. The lot contains six
acres, well inclosed. half cleared and half in
original growth Of oak and elm; beautifully
located, and sloping in every. direction from
the building site. The dwelling house cen
tains two large and two small rooms. con
strueted so as t. admit Of enlargement at
small outlay. There are. besides, a kitchen,
servants room, lock room. cow house and
wood shed. Within the last two years ten or
fifteen persons, engaged in professional and
mercantile pursuits In Memphis, have built in
this locality. The facilities which the rail-
road offers are nov such as 70 make this point
more convenient for the residence Of business
men THAI the immediate suburbs Of the city
There Is not more refined society to be found
within or without the city--the locality is
healthy and picturesque churches and schools
are convenient No neighborhood around
Memphis can pretend to offer such advantages,
and the lands adjacent are. in consequence,
rapidly approaching in value.
MARYE 4 ThEZEVANT,
H-g9 No. 20 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

The Popular Tonic Of the Age The day
has gone by when medicine without merit
could command and retain the confidence Of
the world. Advertising induces the public to
try many things, bat in this shrewd and
thoughtful age. words will not sufiiee without
proofs and II Is By the exercise of their private
Judgment mon determine the relativevalue Of
the various articles recommended TO their no
tice through the business columns Of news
papers. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has now
been subjected to this searching ordeal for
more than eighteen years, and the result is
that it stands at the head Of the class Of rene
dies to which it belongs. 1t has distanced and
lived down innumerabIe competitors, and i
to-day the Standard Vegetable Tonic Of the
western world. The happy effects which have
followed IT, use in cases Of dyspepsia, bilious
ness, nervous affections, Intermittent ievers
and general debility. and as a constitutional
inyigorant. have entitled II to universal con-
fdence. Nothing can ever shake its reputa-
ton, for II is based on the individual expe-
riences Of tens OF Thousands Of witnesses,
embracing prominent and well-knpwn citizens
Of every profession, occupation and class.
There is not a city. town or settlement in the
United States where it IL not a medicinal
staple. No druggist or general dealer would
consider his stock complete without il, and
the returns Of the internal revenue depart
meni show that its sales exceed those Of NJ"
other proprietary restorative mar. faetured ON
this side Of the Atlantic. The beneficial re-
sults derived during long series Of years
from the use Of Hostetter's Bittsrs. have con-
WINGED the whole, community that the only
true way to restore 10 health broken down or
ashiliiaiea system. or 10 put the human body
on its defense when exposed 10 unwholesome
influences. is to inri0orofe. regulate and purify
it at one and the same time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
LEGAL.
SheriG's sale of Real Estate.

DY VIRTUE OF A VENDPTI0NI EXPO
ID mas, issued from the Law Court of Mem
phis, and to me directed in favor Of David II.
Todd and wife VS.. I. j. Hicks and John
Cooney; / will on ...l
Monday, ,he 18th day OF June. 1870,
in front Of the Sherif's office, in the Greenlaw
Opera House Huildine. within the legal hours
prescribed by law, proceed 10 sell for cash to
the highest bidder the following real estate,
to-wit; A certain lot or parcel Of land lying
and being in the city Of Memphis. county Of
Shelby, and State Of Tennessee, known and
described as follows: Being part OF lot No. 80,
beginning on Main street at the corner Of WA.
Weinns' lot, and running thence north Il feet
with Main st., 10 a lot OF John Fox's; thence
east C. IL. thence south q IT,, to said Weinus'
let thence e6 feet, e, the beginnips; levied
on as the property Of John Cooney, being the
property which Philip DeheFty executed a
quit claim deed TO JOAN Cooney on ne 18th
day Of Jply, 1sn, which deed j. recorded in
the Registers o!lee OF Sbei..,y county, Ten
nessee, in book No, IS page Is. Judgment.
sosl Court cost. 80 d. ~ ~ a0 o. y
-. MARCUs j. WRIGHT,
Sheriff Of Shelby County.
By Geo. r. Powell. Deputy Sheriff.
May "a. 1870. 73-s9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST EX-
ID eouted 10 me on the 18th day Of Noyem-
Der. 1873. By A. Street. and registered In book
No. 30, part l, pages as. so and ~, Of the
Registcrs Office Of Shelby county. State Of
Tennessee. for the purpose Of securing the
payment Of the notes therein named; and in
pursuance Of decree and agreement Tor sale
u the ease Of Coalman BOYD a st ais vs. An
so n. X. d., Chancery Court Of Memphis
and By virtue Of a resale ordered IN certain
eausei No, so n. Z, p, 10, So y. X, D, No.
80 n. r. D., No gs3N. X. d, and No; ID
n. x. D., Chancery Court Of memphis viii
W ' 25th Day of June, 1870,
AZ the southwest corner Of Poplar and Second
streets. city Of Memphis. sell 10 the highest
bidder. for the purpose Of paying the notes
mentioned In said Irast Deed ne following
described lot or parcel Of land, lying in the
city n Memphis. Shelby county, Tennessee.
and described AZ follows. being part Of lots
Nos. 35s and 20. q known on the map Of said
the southwest corner Of the intersection Of
poplar and Second streets running thence
wet with the south line Of Poplar street. l2i
feet inches, 70 q stakei thence south. par
10 a stake: thence west. 2 feet 3 inches,
10 an aIley. thence. with said alley, a feet
inches, 20 the intersection Of another alley
thence east with said alley - second street +;
~ bcrinnine: together with All the improve
mentI. 1he terms 81 said sale viii be
~~eIil 81 four and eight months from
1.~ ~ eale .-ssh interest from date
nd 10 seclrs the deferred payments
note will be taken from the purchaser. With
.efi-fs lf0ry security. and lien retained on
fhr rronerfy 10 secure the payment thereof.
Fauifv Of redemption 4 waived. Iitle -
iieved 10 BE- GOOD. bat will sell and convey
oe.l ~ FL II-. -. ~. NICKs. Trn.iaa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

RALEIGH RAILROAD. - There was a
meeting of persons interested in rail
road plan at Raleigh on Saturday. A
resolution was adopted that a direct
railroad between Raleigh and Memphis
as eKpedient and that the necessary
funds 10 construct the same can b. OBJ
tanned" A committee Of seven selected
the following officers; President, E. s.
Babeoek; Treasurer, r s. Davis; Score.
tary, L. ]. Dupre; Assistant Secretary.
Geo. d. Nichols. A resolution gave the
President power to take steps to have
the survey made and the success of the
enterprise insured A committee was
appointed to secure charter rights, and
another committee TO secure a suitable
place for meetings. If any man in the
dark ages we're TO have told another that
. railroad would be built with words he
would have bee= laughed at; but here in
this bright age we have the feot per
formed, and it is so common that we do
not open our eyes even a hairs breadth
-. -. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
Koskoo cures chronic Rheumatlslh.

NORFOLK, Va, Sept, 7, 1869.
DIR. ]. j. LAwRENoE-Dear Sir: My son has
reoeiped 80 much benefit from your icondsrfid Kos
Zoo that cannot refrain from expressing my
erstitnde. / had tried almost everything
without benefit. ] believe, in all sincerity.
that your Koskoo is an INFAILIBLE remedy for
the disease from which he has suffered, and,
so far as can learn, has never failed. " sen
only knew the immense amount of suDerfng
that he has undergone, then You would con
oeipe me rdite ofsuch a remedy as kosk0o-THAT
SURELY cuRYs. The great amount Of coed II Is
now doing among us is inestimable.
With much gratitude, / am respectfully
vours. etc, Mus. NJ. E. A. NELSON,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
THE CITY.
MEM PHIS:
Monday Evening, May 80, 1870.

Masonic TRMPLE.-We are informed
that committees have been appointed to
solicit subscriptions to build a Masonic
temple in this city. A correspondent Of
the Appeal thus states the matter:
We are in hopes. ere many moons. to herald
the laying of the cornerstone Of an edi6ce
that will not only rear it's pinnacles TO eternal
summers, as an ornament TO our giant city,
but will add power and prestige 10 that grent
old Order. that has known no checks from the
time of their gallant defense and attacks in
the days of gAoom and persecution; when the
battle-sry Of a saladin was echoed by the stern
onward of Cour. de Lion, and the clang Of
battle-axes reyerberated Ger the hills of the
Jerusalem that iDclosed within its sacred walls
the Holy Sepulchre. and gave the fearless and
pirinous brotherhood the founder of their
Order--the wise and powerful Solomon.
II that don't beat all the combination of
words ever put together, we will offer our
gray beard to be freely pulled by the
highest newsboy in town. Hamlet's booK
of words is nothing in comparison to It.
Its grandiloquence is extremely rich.
Nothing less than eternal summers
giant city" " gallant defense and at
iaeks in the days OF gloom, a battle
cry echoed by stern onward"
and Saladis the Saracen, aud Richard
the lion-heartsd Englishman, and Solo,
mon the wise Jew, and the holy sepnl-
chre,' and the "virtuous brotherhood"
and the Masonic Order (which, by the
way, Mr.. Chambers states was founded
in England by Sir Christopher Wren, the
architect, all mixed in queer manner,
irrespective of time or place Certainly
almost any one can write for newspa-
per. and the above extract is a splendid
specimen Of the style known as hifa-
lutin. But this does not prevent us
from wishing the project Of building
Masonic temple the utmost success, and
we hope our citizens will contribute
literally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Getting Married. Essays for young men on
the delights of home. and the propriety or
improperly of getting married. with sanitary
help for those who feel untitled for matrlmo-
NAL happiness. Sent free, in sealed envel-
Opes. Address. HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
Box P. Philadelphia, Pa. 74-l51
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

Absolute Divorces legally obtained in
New York, Indiana, Illinois and other States,
for persons from any State or County, legal
everywhere; desertion. drunkenness, non
support, etc.. sufficient cause; no publicity
no charge until divorce obtained. Advice free.
Business established fifteen years.
Address, NJ. HOUSE, Attorney,
23-lOO No. rs Nassau ST., New York City.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
Mosquito Bars OF all kinds az 4,
fegan's. $50 second street. 0-sl

JUDICIAL OFFIcERs.-Ihe several ju-
dieial officers elected on Thursday have
received their certificates from the sheriff
and will in due time enter upon their
duties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

No Cure, No Pay. = FoRREsr's JUNIPER
TAR-For Coughs. Group Whooping-C Cough,
Asthma. Bronchitis. Sore Throat. Splitting OF
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure, or price refunded. SO cents.
N. B.-The genuine article has yellow labels,
with white. imprinted wrapper.
9-1l-f GOODYEAR & HILLS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
Cures scrofuIa in Its Worst Forms.

From A. w. Mills, q prominent aud we'll
known merchant of Norfolk. Va: r
No. II Main ST.. Norfolk, Sept. 10, 1869.
DRs LAwRENCE-Dear Sir: Your Koskoo has
has been sufferer from Scrofula since child
hood. She lost thirty-one pieces of hone from
her ankle, several from her arm, besides
having ulcers in several parts of the body.
your Koskoo. u acted Ike a charm on her;
under as use the ulcers gradually healed, and her
general health greatly Improved. Ii certainly
saved her much suffering, and perhaps her
life. Iregard Koskoo a,specctfc for all scrofu-
wife of dyspepsia, from which she suffered
greatly. She Is no'c IN better health than she has
been IN fire pears. ~ auaif. ia,
With the highest regards. | am gratefully
yours, etc. LIZA. w, Mills
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

Read the following from Mr. Womble.
nrominent hardware merchant Of this city:
No. Is MARKET SQUARE, NORFOLK, VA,C
October Is, 1869. 4
her OF testimonials which you offer Of the
great efficacy of your Koskoo, / take pleasure
IN adding my own. ! suffered greatly with
Nervous Debility, Headache loss Of appetite,
etc. Two bottles Of Kosko0 restored me TO
asa''"' j. q. w0MBLE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

From Rev. W. II. Christian, Pastor Dinwid-
die street Methodist Church:
PORTSMOUTH, Va, October 3. 1853.
This Is 10 certify that know DR.. Lawrence
we'll. He is a gentleman Of cultivation. and
worthy of the fullest confidence. have used
his Koskoo with advantage to myself. and have
adopted its use in my family IN cases OF nerv-
Jus U'''' - W. II. CHRISTIAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

The MILL.-Joe Locke has the Clip
per containing the mill between Heenan
and Sar---;r ls60 -.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
KosKoo IS Endorsed by the best physicians
everywhere. Read the following from DIR.
Tillery, successful practitioner of many
vaarc standing IN the Old North State:
Rocky MOUNT, EDgEooarBE Co., }

September 10, 1869. j.
DR.. J. J. LAwRENcE--Dear Sir: i have used
your Concentrated Fluid Extract of K0skoo in
my practice with the happiest resuits; 1 ind u
10 be \ poicerftd Liver Inuigorator, Blood Puri-
fsr and Nervous Tonic. In all diseases of the
Liver, Scrofulous Syphilitic, and Nervous AT
fections, II Is remedy of immense rdLue in fact,
in almost every variety Of Chronic Diseases Us
use is Indicated. Hoping you may meet with
the success which you deserve as a manufactu-
rer of reliable medicines, l am, sir. with much
respect, your obedient servant, -. :,
II. G. TILLERY, NJ. ID.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
From Dr.. Lloyd. physician Of large prac

GRKAr BRrDeE. Va. October s. 1859.
III. LAwRExck. NJ. D.-Dear Sir; cheer
fully indorso your KoskOo as being most val
liable preparation. Upon examination Of thu
Cfrmuia End each Ingredient highly extollet
Nv our best and most progressive clinical in
.csfig,,tors. / have tested its effects in M,
own irn, stice, and have no hesitation in re
commendiqg il. In my opinion. IL il the bes
compound q ~ v fsS All ne ivan various com
nounds 81 sarsaparilla, ETC.. ever invtlted
Ii Ia a decided Nerve Tonic and lnyiCtrato
Of The animal forces. aiding digestion and a.
eimilation. and thereby producing heath
In All chronic diseases. Hoping you VIII re-
The reward you deserve from the public - 7
benefactor, an sir. y0urs truly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30
HOT SPRINGS.
MEMPHIS POSTOFFICE.
Arrives.

OFFICE HoURs--FRoM AN. TO 6P.M.; SUNDAY.
FROM 9 TO 10A.M.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

Masonic TENPLE.-We are informed
that committees have been appointed to
solicit subscriptions to build Masonic
temple in this city. A correspondent Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-30

MEMPHIS AND LITTLER0c RAILROAD
On and after May %. 1870. trains viii run
daily Sundays excepted, as follows;
tt t Arrives. Leaves.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-05-02
THE NEW TYPE

IN WHICH THE NEWS is PRINTED IS
I orr /. Breyicr No. r." or improved broad
sScc Of which we are casting series from
AGATE 70 Bourgeois, and to which we desire to
cali the attention Of printers and PubiisheSs.
Type Founders, 6s2 Clay street, san atan
disco, Cal. !s@u
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-05-02

Passengers from California can remain In the
Sleeping Car after arrival at Reno unit morning.
Bcrths for Sleeping Carr Eastward can DO &C.
cured at No. 4l5 California street. San Francisco,
or at Central Pacific Railroad Depot, Sacra-
mcnto. A. n. TOWNE,
TIL, GOODMAN, Gen'l Supt.
Genl Pass'r Agent. mh22.u
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-05-02
INSURANCE COMPANIES.

HI. II. AHRPARD1ON.
General Agent for the Pacific Coast.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-05-02

The NORTHWESTERN Is a purely MUTUAL
COMPANY.
Dividends are Declared Annually.
All participate In Dividends In proportion TO
their contribution TO the surplus.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1870-10-06
Choose tho Best Society.

1t should be the aim Of every young
person to find an entrance into good So
ciety, BY good, l do not mean fashion
able society. That often merits least of
all this honorable title. A good social
circle is one where sound principles, re-
fined manners, and intelligent ideas are
the characteristics Of its members.
Many young man ha, guue to ruin by
choosing the society of the low and vul-
gar, instead Of those whose influence
would be elevating. 1t is always SO
easy to fall into evil, but often it requires
hard work to gain sure footing in a
refined circle. But the end is worth the
effort. fla young man desires to sharp
Ell his intellect lie will find that judic-
ious mingling with society will do this
better than digging for ever over his
books. There is a wonderful amount OF
electricity in the social atmosphere, and
the galvanic battery of the social circle
will not fail to elicit many brilliant
sparkles. If one desires to improve in
manners, he can never do 50 except by
mingling with the refined and good.
Ditfidence often keeps back those who
have had in early life but few social ad-
vantages. the only way to overcome
this painful difficulty is to plunge in.
1t is one Of the most durable of all mala-
dies. A bath in the bracing ocean OF
social life even enables person to keep
his footing bravely. One of the most
finished gentlemen, and accomplished
speakers of the day, one who is harrass-
ed by invitations OH all sides to address
the highest literary circles of the land
and who is the flattercd guest of every
gathering he chooses to honor with his
presence, used to be, in the language OF
lady friend who knew him well in
college, "really afraid Of his own shad'
ow." You remember compliment paid
George Washington when he seized his
hat in confusion to rush from where his
praises were being publicly spoken,
"Sit down, sit down, Mr.. Washington,
entreated the speaker, "Your modcsty is
only equaled by your merit" Sogener
ally able men have been very unassum
and often diflident in their manners
When Sheriden was asked the secret o.
his booming such a fluent speaker, be
replied it was "from never neglscting AL