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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-30
HUMOROUS ITEMS.

One farmer says his stock is SO re
duced that he has only a stack OF chin
neys lett0Tg HNMTlaW aIal AZ
A backward spring" is produced by
presenting red-hot poker to man
nose.
New York is to have (among its bro
kers) base ball club, called the
"Watered Stockings''l1s liatt't sea
A correspondents inqnires whether the
Germans will care SO much for the watch
on the Rhine now that they have got the
great Strasburg clock.
To the invitation 10 be present at the
late Boston press dinner, Mark Twain
begged to be excused on account OF an
engagement to perform to the tune oi
Rock Me to Sleep
Two Cinnamon who hung themselves
in the San Francisco Jail left a last will
and testament but no countryman OF
theirs can be found with the courage to
translate it. msa ..ea
A little girl coming to Newport, and
seeing the willow phatons, common
there, for the first time, exclaimed;
"Why, mama, everybody rides out in
their clothes baskets here. "IaneI
A woman who never owned Bible
supposed she was quoting it when she
greeted her son, who came home to keep
Thanksgiving, in the following words;
Here comes the fatted calf
A mosquito taper is Pittsburg inven-
ton. 1t creates such smell when burn
ing that the mosquitoes ask to be ex.
cused 1t drives human being out doors
also, which is its only defect.
John Randolph was once, on race
course, solicited to bet byNa stranger,
who said: Smith, here. will hold the
stakes" Just so" replied the descend,
ant of Pocahontas; "but who'll hold
Smith,"
A gentleman who had very deaf ser
want was advised by friend to discharge
her. "No, no, replied the gentleman,
with good feeling I" the. poor creature
could never hear of another situation.
A short time since Mr.. Knott was
tried in an interior county of Georgia
for violation of law. The verdict Of
the jury was: We find the defendant
Knott guilty" The judge was at loss
whether to sentence or not.
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MEAN PEOPLE.
Two Samples from Mark Twain

Two SHhnDlt mar N
From the Buffalo Express.
My ancient comrade, 'Doesticks,' in
letter from New York, quotes printed
paragraph concerning story used to
tell to lecture audiences about a wonder
fully mean man whom | used to know,
and then Mr.. ID. throws himself into a
passion and relates the following circum-
stance writing on both sides of his pa
per, which is at least singular in jour
nalist, if not profane and indecent).
4FNow l don't think much of that. ]
know better thing about old Captain
Asa T. Mann, of this town. You see,
old Mann used to own and command a
pickaninny, bull headed, mud turtle
shaped craft Of schooner that hailed
from Perth Amboy. Old Mann used to
pranee out of his little cove where he
kept his three-cent craft, and steal along
the cost of the dangerous Kill Won Kull,
on the larboard side of Staten Island, to
smouch oysters from unguarded beds, or
pick clans off sloops where the watch
had gone to bed drunk. Well, once old
Mann went on long voyage eeor him.
He went down to Virginia, taking his
wife and little boy with him. The old
rapscallion put on all sorts of airs, and
pretended to keep up as strict discipline
as if his craft was q man-of-war One
day his darling baby tumbled overheard.
A sailor named Jones jumped over after
him, and, after cayorting around about
an hour or so, succeeded in getting the
miserable little scion of worthless sire
on board again. The old Mann got
right up on his dignity-he put on all
the dig. he had handy-and in two min.
utes he had Jones into double irons, and
there he kept him three weeks in the
fore-hold, for leaving the ship without
orders" H~
will not resurrect my own mean man,
for possibly he might not show to good
advantage in the presence OF this gifted
sailor; but / will enter a Toledo bride
groom against the son of the salt wave,
and let the winner take the money. !
give the Toledo story just as it comes to
me. It, too, is written on both sides OF
the paper; but as this correspondent is
not journalist, the act is only wicked,
not obscene: i.l .n
In this village there lived, and con.
tinues to live two chaps who, in their
bachelor days, were chums. s., one
of the chums, tired of single blessedness,
took unto himself wife and wedding,
with numerous pieces of silver-ware and
things from congratulating friends.
c., the other chap, sent in hand
some silver ladle, costing several dollars
or more. Their friendship continued.
A year later c. also entered into a
partnership for life with one of the fair
Ewes; and he also had wedding.
s., being worth something less than
$4,000, thought he ought to return the
compliment of wedding present, and
happy thought struck him He took
the ladle down to the jeweller from
whom it was purchased by c. the
year before, and traded it off for silver
salt dishes to present to c. and his
bride"
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INSURANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
OFFICE: NO. UNION STREET.


First Question-How much per annum win
it cost a man of thirty-fve to insure his life in
Answer-s1S4 for a IS, 900 policy
Second Question-How much will II cost in
the Masonic Mutual Assurance Association OF
Memphis2
(See table Of standard authorities at our ofice)
Third Question-Why this difererSs for the
same risk?
citation only calls for enough in initiation fees
(the interest upon which will finally pay work.
ing expenses), and the 81 at 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 divi-
dends out of your own money paid in premiums
Fifth Question-Is policy of insurance upon
the Mutual plan the same in all respects, save
as to charges?
Answer-After the Association has Issued
2,500 policies. and is kept to that standard in
you are taxed only at the death of member;
while in the old mode you are taxed whether
losses or not. and that in advance.
Sixth QuestioD-Will a policy holder in this
Association receive dividendf
Answer-Yes; from all accumulation which
may accrue from forfeiture and surplus interest
Seventh Question-How are your funds in
vested?
Answer Unuer ulrec!lon Ol Tue nance
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 assessment
Answer-Yes; as the Association holds in its
permanent fund, paid in by initiation fee, an
amount in excess ef any amount it will be at
one time called upon to pay on the death of
member.
ENSURE from Is to so years. S2-t
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Jem black. tins re et-cateher of Lon

A writer in the St. James Magazine
discourses, BY way Of a pleasant subject
on "The Yermin Destroyers OF London
The article includes memoir, with spicy
personal anecdotes, Of Mr.. Thin, who
holds the high Office of Bug Destroyer
TO Her Majesty; and here are some OF
the "reminiscences of Jem Black, a
famous rat-catcher, who, we fancy, is not
without imagination:
He once went to eOwkeeper s. where
the animals could not lay down or eat
their food for the rats, which used 70 get
into the manger and fight at them, 1
went 70 work there, said Mr.. Black,
/" aud actually took out three hundred
rats from one hole in the wall; hsd 20
carry them in my mouth and hands, and
under my arms, and in my buzzum and
pockess 10 take them TO the cage.
When in coaEse of terminating seven
hundred rats at the rezideaee ~ one
Mrs Browne, Of Camdentown, her Ma
iesty's destroyer nearly got destroyed
himself He was STOPPING down under
the manger, when a COW heard the rats
soueak aud butted him up against the
bull; the buii EaS very savage, and he
tainted. but be was picked ~ and washed,
and then he came 10. he was dreadful
bit" on the same occasion, TOR he had to
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shot Down in the street.

From the Nashville Banner. 28th.] f..,,.
While some ladies were passing out
South Cherry, near Franklin street,
shortly after dusk, last Monday, they
were accosted by drunken, boisterous
negro named Brown, with oaths and
obscene language. Mr.. VIM. Lellyett,
who was passing along the street. remon-
strated with Brown, telling him that he
ought not to use such language, and that
if he persisted in repeating it he Lei
lyett) would call policeman and have
him arrested. Brown became greatly
incensed at this expostulation on the
part of Mr. Lellyett, and cursed
him loudly, asking what business
of Lellyett's it was. He finally
went on toward Broad street. Mr.
Lellyett having business to transact at
the City Hall, followed in the same direc-
ton. 1t appears that Brown, entertain
ing the belief that Lellyett was follow
ing him, turned around and commenced
abusing the former, at the same time
advancing upon him. Brown demanded
Lellyett to take his hands out of his
pockets. No attention was paid to this
behest. Brown continued to advance,
telling Lellyett that "d-n him, if he
persisted in keeping his hands behind
him, he would act likewise" and suiting
the action to the word put his hand
under his coat as if to draw a pistol,
when Mr.. Lellyett shot him; The ball
took effect in Browns head killing HIM
instantly. Mr.. Lellyett went to the
police station and gave himselfup. lr
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A FLATTERING TALE.
The Hopes of the Germans on ID
cember q.

The Hopes of the G Germans on De-
cember o.
Tie correspondent of the London
Times at Versailles, December 6, says
Great Joy has come on the leaders OF
the German host The headquarters of
the royal and princely are in good spir-
it's and it seems now as if Christmas
will be ushered in by peace. The hope
against hope which France held to so
dearly is.gone. Her dreams of revenge
for fearful reverses and of immortal
triumph for her young republic have
vanished behind the Lore, vanished out
of all substance if that were the army Of
the Loire Exclaimed the most resolute
Frenchman: 81 know one who, until
yesterday evening, spoke Of fighting with
his back to the Pyrenees. Then let M.
Theirs come up at once and ask for an
armistice, that the terms of peace may
be arranged. Resistance now would be
wickedness, We must bow. our heads
and pay the penalties of defeat, And
as he spoke there came the old familiar
sound from the angry fortress, which
kept up sullen protest throughout the
night, and continued it this morning
early, against the doctrine of submission.
Up to this moment there was consider
able uneasiness felt at times. The Army
of the Loire and the Army of the North,
and shadowy legions of many names,
kept up the hearts Of the French and
caused anxiety to the Germans. Now all
this is changed There is not the slight
est gathering to mar the clearness of the
sky over the head of the investing army.
But few days back and every one felt
that he might be summoned, at a mo
ment's notice, to leave his quarters for a
long campaign, the siege of Paris raised,
! and the swarming populace pressing out
behind the army of the Crown Prince.
IAnd now the question wha. will France
do-drop her point and ask for grace, on
continue struggle in which it would be
the part of one in my position to point
out some faint element Of hope, if any
were visible to me. tffe f3rFf
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DENTISTRY.
Dental Co partnership.
DRS. HINSON & MAYES.

DR. HINS0N HAVING ASSOCIATED
IL with him DR.. Mayes, Of Bolivar. Tenn.
who is a graduate Of the Baltimore and Penn
sylvania Colleges Of Dental Surgery, sessions
and winters IS and 80. takes this method O.
announce TO the public. a. in the past. 80 in
the future, will be found striving 20 excel u
repairing the natural teeth and replacing aru-
6cial with neatness and dispatch. Particular
attention given IN the regulation q teeth ana
diseases Of the gums with ktherial; and NJ
trOus Oxide gas being given IN the extraction
Of teeth. Hypnotics are also used In nplurginei
which are harmless and elicacious % obtund
sensibility. Once and residence. No. -
Main street, Memphis, Itnn. lib
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Ben Butler's Opinion OF Grant q
Year Ago.

A private letter Of General B. L: But
Ter, written a year before the election of
President Grant, is circulating about in
the newspapers. Its language is point
ed and forcible. 1t is as follows;
BAY VIEw, LASEsvILLE, MASS,
MY DEAR SiR:--I have read your let
ter to Mr.. Smith upon the proposed
nomination of Grant, with much inter
est. Its criticisms on Grants career
are Just; but what will you do2 You
cannot get it, or anything else concern
ing Grant that is not laudatory, publish
ed; why not2 Because both sides are
conrting him for the Presidency, and so
the truth must not be told. We are, |
fear, 70 try the experiment again that we
did with johnson, /. e., nominate a man
for supposed availability, without know
ing his principles OF fitness, Grant, S
election will be misfortune. because 1t
will put in a man without head or heart,
Indifferent 20 human suffering, and i'm
potent to govern. am, yours truly,
)" - =. p. +. BUTLER.
". 5oyEs. Neenah, Wisconsin,
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INTER ES T.
N O TICE e +!

MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL,
MEMPHIS, December Is. 1870. J
rINHE Interest falling due on the lst day Of
January, 1871. on the bonds of the city Of
Memphis. will be paid on presentation of the
proper coupons at the Office Of P. M. Myers Il
Co., Bankers. No. "a Pine street. in the City
of New York. on and after Monday, January
. ssf 81 JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
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BONDS, COUPONS. NOTES g. SCRIP
First Day of May and November
NOTICE.
Notice to Property Holders.

MAYORS OFFICE, CRY HALL.
MEMPHIS. TKSN., December !. 1870. }
N,HE ASSESSORS FOR THE FORTY
Il fourth [44] 1871, corporate, year having
completed their assessment, will be found at
this office for the next thirty 1901 days. for the
purpose of making corrections. All parties
interested will take notice. and come forward
20 70. ehSIY s.ioaaWi 'n' JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
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TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE
L notice of the Mayor of the city Of Memphis.
/ will open and hold the Charter election for
Aldermen and Councilmen of the city of Mem
phis, as above set forth. on
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ELECTION. 80 H3na
ELECTION NOTICE,

4l4Lhl ~ - - Wv ~ " ~ -
1850 fIfitiM ia hsJlz17Q
4 a l.- 4t3 al d-
f it iftl r Y
TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PR0vI,;
! si9as ,9 of the City Charter an election wlll
On Thursday, January 5, 1871,
At all the Wards in the city, for the purpose
of electing Aldermen and Couneilmen. as fol-
lows:
FIRST wARD-Tws Councilmen.
SECOND wARD--0ne Alderman and two
Councilmen.
THIRD WARD = One Alderman and two
Councilmen.
FOURTH WARD-Two COuncilmen.
FIFTH wARD--Two Councilmen.
SIXTH wARD-oDc Alderman and two
Councilmen.
SEVENTH wARD-one Alderman and two
Councilmen. Hr1aiu '
EIGHTH wARD-Two Councilmen.
NINTH WARD-one Alderman and two
Councilmen.
TENTH wARD--0ne Alderman and two
Councilmcn.
Due notice will be given of the appointment
of Judges and Clerks, and places of holding
JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
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from the best makers. Every instrument fully
warranted. Our stock of small Instruments nj Is
very large and complete, inciuding 1n,'sFs' arr
Guitar and Violin strings of the best quality
always on hand. Orders promptly hlled. A.
Having recently connected Sheet Music with
my business. would respectfully lnyite M PAT PAT
stock siSe Of new and popular Music. Instruction
and Choir Books. Sheet Music and Music Music
Books mailed, free of postage. to any address
on receipt of marked price. Send for catalogue: .
a a. old Pianos taken in exchange for new
onas Tuning and repairing promptly at
tenS.,l to. Mr.. Goepel being q practlc.aiil
nianoOh 1rte maker. is a guarantee that ne WIN
perform properly whSteyeGrI h%nyGI he SsnFpE snds5EkeS
s2-I17 SIS Main street: Msmphis: Tenn: N.
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BUSINESS HOUSES.

DANK-FIRsT NATIONAL OF MEMPHIS.
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NITY BANK. NEW BANK. BUILDING.
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BONDS.

Principal and interest payable in GoLD COIN,
as authorized by ordinance Of the General
Council of the city. for the purpose Of funding
a like amount of the due debt Of the city, are
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IxTHERE HIS CUSTOMERS CAN BE
w served at all lou-s with the most deli
Gus Tea, Coffee, choee late. Cakes. C0niee-
.rzS and
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-30
H U M oRoUs I r E. MS

n0r Josh Billings says: Hunting
after fame IL like hunting after feas-
hard to ketch, and sure to make YOU on
easy if you do or don't ketch him"
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-05-21

lAbcesrs Of the Lehigh region, Pa, 10 the
number Of 1000 paraded the streets of Har
sletOn. Az Q A. NJ. the PROCESSION form
ed in the Harlsigh road and marched four
deep down Broad street to Laurel Hill !;
counteruarched back to Hazlefon mines !;
down Broad sgnin 10 far as Wyening 10
the Catholic church down Wyoming again
~ far M Chestnut, and frum thence 10 che
field known rs TRICKS Big Field, where q
temporary platform was erected for the
speakers. At the request of the meeting.
and in consequence Of heavy shower d the
tune, the president granted one bours grace
for dinner. At-2 0 clock p. NJ, the meet
ing was called to order by the chairman,
Richard Williams. Of Harleigh, who deliver
ed q short and spicy address, and said that
be was happy to state that old Lussr1ie wss
second 10 no ether county in Peansylvania
in her mineral, manufacturing. or vegetable
Productions, and the inhabitants as peacea-
bic law-abiding and industrious citi1ens n
could be found anywhere. BE advised Che
members Of the W. b. A. to obey and res
pect the laws, and not give their enemies
the chance Of criticising or caricaturing
them, and be guided by thecOnstitution and
bylaws Of the association.
He was followed BY Messrs. Brady, 4.
j. Edwards, r. B. Plat, j. Fincher, and
Parker, editor Of the Aathraeik HSnssor,
after which the meeting adjourned, every
body present being delighted With the sue
CeB Of che demonstradon ne HiT ~
From the Glasgow Sentinel, April 30. 1870.
C0LLTRRY EvICTToNs.-At Wearinouth
eolliery. up to Tuesday night, 100 pitmen
had been turned out Of their houses, and
400 to 500 persons rendered homeless
STRIKE IN DURHAM.-The men Of this
colliery, who came on strike for an advance
Of wages some time since, have all been or
dered to leave their houses. They have I'll
done 80 ia The firm determination 10 win
II they succeed, their victory will be The
kindling Of q blaze Oh over the county o.
Durham Coz an advance of wages among The
miners. - ~ .EHFE
ALEX. MCDONALD, president of the Mi
ners' National Association Of Great Britain,
has issued an address &c the miners Of Scot.
land, advising general suspension on the
18th Instant, to obtain the short time move
ment- He says: 'To fairly inaugurats
the short time movement-to fully arrange
both the rate Of output and hours, I would
take the liberty Of suggesting that you would
suspend labor in every collisry, in every
mining county in Scotland, on the 18th OF
14th Of May. SO that meetings could be held,
say Of Ayr by itself, Lanark and Dunbsrsou
with Renfrew, Fife and Clackmannan,
Stirling and Linlitbgow, Mid and East LO-
thiana Common action Of this kind Wi
be sufficient to get all you want or can rea
sonably demand. / trust one cry will nov
be heard. Men, al prepare for the 18th
and l4th Of May, to begin the short time OF
the 18th