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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30

was obliged TO tako to her bed. Her
misfortune raised up for her quick
friends and ready sympathizers When
the vessel arrived at Aspinwall she
strongly desired to return to New York,
but so weak was she that her friends
would not allow it. She could not return
within the necessary time. Her ticket
was paid through to San Francisco, and
she had no money to defray her return
expenses. Her baggage was checked
through, and could not be obtained ex-
cept at San Francisco. SO there was no
other alternative but for her to proceed.
She arrived in Sacramento, but poured a
tale OF woe into her mothers ear, by
whose advice she returned to New York
in January, 1857.
She sought out her husband, who kindly
furnished her with copy of the decree
of divorce. She asked him for permis-
sion to see little Lucius, their only child,
but he refused it, She remained three
months, endeavoring to see her child,
but in vain. The unfeeling wretch was
unmoved by her opportunities, but he
must quiet them, for they were likely to
lead to unpleasant disclosures. So,
quite in keeping with his true character,
he made to her two infamous PROPOSE
tions, one Of which was that if she would
keep secret his rascality, and would raise
him $4,000, he would give her custody of
the child. This she Indignantly refused.
He then said that if she would raise him
$500 he would get from the clerk of the
court the original record of the divorce,
and thus obliterate all record Of its exist
ence. This likewise met with an indig-
nant rejection
She then returned to California for aid,
and again returning toNew York, moved
the court to set aside the decree on the
ground of fraudulent service ofsummons.
In his defense he made no denial of the
facts here set forth, except in two unim-
portant points, one of which was that he
kissed her on parting, and the other was
the first of the propositions above men
toned. The court readily granted the
prayer of the afflicted lady.
Bulkley, finding the locality Of his
residence rather warm for comfort, mi
grated to the Pacific coast and practiced
law in Virginia City. During its palmy
days he succeeded in winning one heavy
mining suit, which he took for large
contingent fee, and which enables him
to peranbulate Montgomery street, San
Francisco, in faultless attire to the pres.
ent day. His "shingle," as an attorney,
is a prominent feature of one of the
principal streets of that city.
And this is the person who has been
disowned by his own son. 1t is needless
to state that his wife applied for and re-
ceived a decree of divorce and custody
of the child soon after the reversion of
the first decree. She has since married
again, and is living happily in Santa
Clara county, California. The applica-
ton of the young man was at once ac-
ceded to.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30

great mass of foam which marked it; a
moment afterward another shout as
cended, like roar, from the crowd-the
swimmer had reached the rock where
upon the boy stood, and had clutched a
hanging shrub which enabled him to
draw himself up out Of the caldron.
We could then follow all his move
ments. They were rapid, decisive and
selfpossessed. Indeed, not an instant
was to be lost. The water boiled already
over the summit of the mass Of rock,
above which only the bending shrubs
were now seen. The young man hastily
drew toward him the twine, to which
those on shore had attached a rope Of
the size of garden line. The rope at
last reached him; he clutched it almost
6ercely, tied il around the boys waist,
and then, in the same manner, secured
it around his own person-he in ad.
vance-and then, just as the hell Of
waters foamed up around him, surging
waist high, he threw himself into the
current drawing the boy after him toward
the shore, where hundred hands were
dragging of the rope.
That few moments struggle with the
fury of the food was one Of the most ex-
citing incidents which | have ever wit
messed. The spectacle was indeed fear
full. The lives of man and boy hung
upon thread. A thrill ran through all
hearts; loud exclamation followed.
The boy had disappeared beneath the
waves-the rope pulling him under-and
then a huge, laundering, remorseless
wall of foam rushed over the head of the
young man, too; he sank, the torrent
swept over him, and not trace of either
man or boy was visible to the agonized
eyes of the lockers on.
A moment afterward what seemed two
corpses we're dragged to shore out Of the
current. A dozen hands caught them,
and feeble movement of the young
mans hand indicated that he was not
dead. He felt for the rope around his
body. All eyes were turned in that
direction. The rope had buried itself
nearly, cutting his flesh; he was sufo-
eating.
The rope was severed instantly, and a
long breath from the violet lips indicated
the immense relief An instant after
ward the young man rose to his feet and,
as he did so, the boy, who had been as
siduously cared for, also opened his eyes,
uttered deep sigh and then smiled. He
was snatched from the very jaws of
death; and the courage of an unknown
friend had alone saved him.
| looked at that friend. He was smil-
ing, too, and receiving with the modest
air of brave man, the praises of the
crowd.
al thought at one time l was gone"
the boy said to him feebly. The brave
young man laughed.
II only ask one thing" he said, that
the man who cut that rope will sell me
the knife that cut it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30
INSURANCE.
INSURANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
OFFICE: NO. o UNION STREET.

First Question-How much per annum will
il cost a man of thirty-fve to insure his life in
the old mOde2
Answcr-sl34 for IS 200 policy.
Second QuestiOn-HOw much will it cost in
the Masonic Mutual Assurance Association of
Memphis?
Answer-About sS7 so, payable at intervals.
(See table of standard authorities at office.)
Third Qgestion-Why this difference for the
Answer-lst. Because by this plan the Asso
citation only calls for enough in initiation fees
(the interest upon which will finally pay work
ing expenses), and the s2at death to pay losses.
I'd. If there are no deaths. no tax.
Fourth Question-How can you afford to in
sure so much less than the old mode.
Answer-Because we do not charge enough
in advance to pay you one-half back in diyi-
dends out of your own money paid in premiums
Fifth Question-Isa policy ofinsurance upon
the Mutual plan the same in all respects, save
as to charges2
Answer-After the Association has issued
2,5OO. policies, and is kept to that standard in
numbers. there is no difference, except that
you are taxed only at the death Of q member;
while in the old mode you are taxed whether
losses or not, and that in advance.
Sixth Question-Will policy holder in this
Association receive a dividendY
Answer-Yes; from all accumulation which
may accrue from forfeiture and surplus interest
Seventh Question-How are your funds in
vested?
Answer-Under direction of the Finance
Committee on unincumbered real estate, val
ued at twice the amount of the Investment, or
undoubted city acceptance.
Eighth Question-Does the Association pay
to the heirs of the policy holder two dollars for
each enrolled member who has heretofore paid
all assessments, should any member fail to
pay on last assessmentf
Answer-Yes; as the Association holds in its
permanent fund, paid in by initiation Tee, an
amount in excess of any amount it viii be at
one time called upon to pay on the death of a
member.
We insure from Is to 50 years. ST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30
THE KING AND THE COUNT.
Daily Life of william and Bis
marck at Versailles.

Some interesting particulars about
the daily life of the King and Count Bis
marck at Versailles are given in letter
from that town, which says
The King of Prussia has taken the
Prefecture for his residence. Generally
on Thursdays and Saturdays the King
goes out hunting, taking his departure
in an open carriage with four horses,
preceded by platoon of dragons gal
Looping 200 metres in advance as scouts.
In the evening the game which has been
killed is distributed among the troops
of the Guard, with the exception of what
is reserved for the Kings table. Many
of the soldiers sell what comes to their
share, so that we are we'll supplied with
hares and vension. Meat and butter are
both at an exOrbitant price; poultry is
abundant, and the consumption much
larger than that of butchers meat,
which is often obtained by requisition
for the army, and seized at the butchers
shops. Count Bismarck resides at the
Impasse Montbeauron. | have only
once seen HMM the park on an occa-
sion when the band was playing. He
never abandons his cuirrassier's uniform
except when he is in his working-room,
installed in the office of the Sec
retary General of the Prefecture.
From am. light, which may be
seen from long distance, indicates
that the Minister is at work; it is also
about this time that shadows may be
seen gliding along the walls, and ring
ing the bell discreetly, after a fashion
peculiar to the Ministers hotel. These
are spies arriving from Paris with the
reports and newspapers. At 10 am.
the Minister has terminated his work,
dispatched his couriers, and marked out
the programme of the day. Relieved
from all work, NJ. de Bismarck can as
sumo throughout the day the unconcern
and indifference that are depicted in his
countenance. Generally, in the after
noon, he makes an excursion toward the
advanced posts, sometimes venturing
further than prudence would recommend.
The band continually plays in the park,
and, no matter what may be said of the
superiority of the Prussians in artillery,
in matters of music it would be difficult
to find their masters. The audience is
composed mostly of officers and ladies
of the demi-monde, who entered the
town in the wake of the army; and the
officers of the Guard are full of atten-
tons to them. Besides this portion of
the public, there may be seen parasites
of both sexes, arrived from Berlin, under
the pretext of nursing some imaginary
wounded relation, but who in reality
have come as spectators to witness the
bombardment of Paris.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30
COnneIIy's Sentence COMMITTED 10
imprisonment for Life.

From the Columbia lMo.) Statesman, 25th.l
The sentence of Connolly, who has for
some time been awaiting death on the
gallows for the murder of Mrs. More,
having been twice respited, has been
oommuted to imprisonment for life by
Governor McClurg. He was TO have
been executed to-day. When the taller
communicated to him this last action Of
the Governor, he became enraged, and
remarked: This is the d-dest coun-
try on earth, and has the poorest laws.
/ have been lying here in prison for
months. My execution, for which every
thing has been made ready, has been
twice put off, and gov am going to the
penitentiary for life, instead Of being
hanged, as | wanted to be-" He was
evidently disappointed in not being per.
mitted TO meet death on the scaffold.
having all the while, since his incarcer-
alton, expressed himself as desiring to
be hung. A very large portion of the
community think that he should have
been accommodated. Every prepare
ton had been made by Sheriff Orr for
his execution; his coffin and all the
paraphernalia of murderers death at
the hands of the law we're ready. The
scaffold was erected on the banks Of the
Hinckston, about one mile southeast of
town, in secluded and lonely spot in
the woods.
Yesterday morning, in charge of Dep
uty Sheriff Henry O. Keene, Connolly
took his departure for the penitentiary,
still regretting that he could not be hung
instead of going to the State prison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30

Its simplicity renders its movements
so easy that child can work it. 1t is
almost noseless in operation, and for
speed and rapidity of motion excels all
others, as has been demonstrated a thou
sand times by competition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30

It possesses the very great advantage
of carrying the work in the natural way
from left to rght--which enables the
operator to handle the work more readily
and to sit upright; while machines which
carry the work from the operator require
an inclination of the body forward (detri-
mental to healthy and are hard and tire
some to use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30
The LOCK STITCH which

makes is more durable and beautiful than
any other, presenting the same appear
ance on both sides of the fabric and will
not ravel. 1t is also more economical,
requiring oNE-THIRD LESS cotton than
any OF, er kind of stitch. Being the same
on both sides, it is not necessary to use
the extremely fine sewing cotton required
by those machines which make stitch
with a ridge on the under side, which can
only be concealed by using thread too
delicate and fine to bear ordinary wear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30

The prices are within reach of every
one. Machines are made to suit all
tastes and circumstances, and the plain
est in finish will work as well as the most
costly.
Full and thorough instructions given
al the house of the customer at any time,
free of charge, and the utmost pains
taken 20 render complete satisfaction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30

Adelaide Murdoch, sister of James f.
Murdoch, the elocutonist, is about TO
lecture upon Woman's Duties Ineom-
patible with Female Suffrage"
Two prominent attorneys Of San Fran
cisco have refused in turn a fee Of SlO,-
600 TO defend Mrs. Fair, the murderer Of
A. p. Critienden.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30
BUSINESS HOUSES.

DANK-FIRsT NATIONAL OF MEMPHIS.
ID n. 5. Davis. Pres't; Newton Ford. v. y.
BOWMAN, O. H., MACHINIST AND
ID Scale Factor, 2O2X Main street. Special
attention given TO repairing scales.
NITY BANK, NEW BANK BUILDING,
C9 Madison street. s. ii. Tobey, Pres't
Il. @. Kirk. Cashier, j. A. Hayes. Jr., Asst.
NAR0LINA LIFE ms. CO., AZ MADISON
~ at. j. Davis. Pres't; w. n. Boyle, Sec'y.
nICKINS0N, WILLIAMS a CO., COTTON
~ Factors. 2l0 Fisnt street.
EMM0Ns 4 son, BOOKS. STATIONERY.
II Magazines, etc.. lOJefferson and o3 beai.
EISHER, AMIS 4 co.. MARBLE,WORKS
Il and Drain Pipe. cor. Adams and Second.
G0EPEL, LEOPOLD, AGENT, DEALER
VI In Organs and Knabe's Pianos. $40 Main.
HEINRICH, p. IL. 4 BRO, 00NFEC-
III tions, Groceries. Liquors, ETC., "a Main.
NIoCOMBS, KELLAR a BYRNES, HARD
Nl ward, Cutlery, etc., S221a and S24 Main.
ORGILL BROS. 4 co. HARDWARE, CUT
" lery. Agricultural Implements. Sl2 Front.
C,TEAM OVERS x CLEANERS
- Hanson * Walker Qate Hunt * Hanson).
2i6 Second street. .a
XXTHITM0RE, r.. STEAM JOB PRINTER,
wv 13 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30
LUMBER.
LUMBER LUMBER

WARD ESTABLISHED ~ Isf7. ~
Il connection with our larre aud veil ~
lectcd stock of Dry Lumter. un have ruI -.
mill IN the Navy Y ard. uIth a cararIsr NJ %.
teen ihousand bet per days aIao. -tinr'a ani
r-ade Hhinrlrf; framinr ard IIIer1Ilr
Lumber kcrt % hand urrl1rl iul1' 1'.cf 0f a'I
kinds, White and ffllQw finn. cgrroI4 nnI
ro,s-f - i-.e.,i . i,..-. So 80 ~.
fercinf. Red Cedar fance pasia.
arl foof Il N l.h lnli1r a.. nraf IIIrI.
s3dk6E-f N. t.kJ. ". COCHRAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30

1t is an instrument of great versatility
in its operations. 1t will hem, fell braid,
cord, gather, tuck more beautifully than
any other machine in use, without bast-
ing or any preparation of the work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-30
Wheeler 4 Wilson's $
N e w
SILENT-W 0RKING
Sewing Machine!
rs SUPERIOR
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

Its yearly sales are larger than those
of all other Sewing Machines combined.
This fact alone is the surest test of its
merit and superiority.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-23
The New Radical Departure.
Summers Bill to compel Social Equality bs
Legal Enactment

The following is the text of the bill re-
Gently introduced by Senator Summer, enti-
tied IAN act supplementary to an act enti-
tied an act to protect all citizens of the Uni
ted States in their civil rights, anu to furnish
the means for their vindication," passed
April 3, 1866.
s.Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States OF
America, in Congress assembled, That all
citizens of the United States, without dis
tinction of race, color, or previous condition
of servitude, are entitled to the equal and
impartial enjoyment of any accommodation
advantage, facility or privilege, furnished
by common carriers. whether on land or wa
ter, by inn-keepers, by licensed owners,
managers or lessees of theaters, or other
places OF public amusement; by trustees,
commissioners, superintendents, teachers or
other officers of common schools and other
public institutions of learning, the same
being supported or authorized by law; by
trustees or officers of church organizations,
cemetery associations and benevolent insti-
buttons incorporated by National or State
authority; and this right shall not be de-
MED or abridged on any pretense of race,
color or previous condition of servitude.
''Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That
any person violating the foregoing provis-
ion, or aiding in its violation, or melting
then eto, shall for every such offense, forfeit
and pay the sum of five hundred dollars to
the person aggrieved thereby, to be recov-
cred in any action on the case, with full costs
and such allowance for counsel fees as the
Court shall deem just, and shall also for ev-
cry such offense, be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and upon conviction thereof,
shall be fined not less than five hundred dol
lars, nor more than one thousand dollars.
and shall be imprisoned not less than thirty
days, nor more than one year; and any cor
poratiOn. association, or individual. holding
y charter or license under National or State
authority, violating the aforesaid provision,
shall, upon conviction thereof, forfeit such
charter or license; and any person assuming
TO use, or continuing to act under such char
ter or license thus forfeited. or aiding in the
same, or melting thereto. shall, upon con-
viction thereof, be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and shall be fined not less than
one thousand dollars, nor more than five
thousand dollars, aud shall be imprisoned
not less than three nor more than seven
years, and both the corporate and joint
property of such corporation or association,
and the private property of the several in
dividuals composing the same. shall be held
liable for the forfeitures, fines, and penalties
incurred by any violation of the first see
ton Of this act.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-23
RECAPPTULATION.

1. All breaks in the outer walls, whether
stone or brick, to be thoroughly repaired.
2. All outside doors and windows to have
stills and lintels ofirOn.
3. Circular wall belted with two bands,
q inches thick by 4 inches wide
4. Three hOg-chains at each end wall.
). Two hog-chains through and above the
Library ceiling to the front.
6. Three from north to south through end
walls under the second floor.
z. Three in the attic, same as last named.
s. Eight in each corner.
.. Six anchored joints under the Court
room.
10. All the main beams of the roof anchor
ed
il. Roof overhauled thoroughly and
painted.
II. Out walls of the house three coats OF
paint,
ID. North and south frontpieees to take
down, and put up iron front and columns.
IA. Iron floors at north and south entran-
ceS.
II. Iron floors in rotunda.
16. Iron fl 1Ors in portico below.
II. Iron floor in hall.
Is. Iron steps at all the entrances, includ-
ing sides and ends of POrticO.
10. Iron balustrade around the upper por-
tico.
20. Plastering new in the Hall of Repre-
sentatiVes-
81. Plastering all new in Senate Cham
Der.
p. All of the ceilings to have new plast-
ering.
%. All broken plastering removed, and
new plastering put on.
II. All doors and window jams repaired.
%. All doors repaired, new ones made
when needed.
rs. Iron baIustrade to the gallery.
"a. Truss work spanning the Hall of the
House of Representatives.
%. Truss work spanning the Senate
Chamber.
20. All wood work painted with two
coats.
30. The probable cost to repair the build :
ing.