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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-29

New Orleans is to have school to
teach young ladies how to cook.
For stenciling on the sidewalk, a fine
of S25 is imposed in Charleston.
The female college at Wheeling, West
Virginia, has had one hundred and
twenty-five pupils durilg the past quar-
ter.
New York is to have (among its bro
kers) base ball club, called the
"Watered Stockings"
The people of North Carolina com
plain that their penitentiary is too small
to hold all the villains in that State.
The faculty of the East Alabama Col
lege propose to give free tuition to one
student from each county in that State.
A leading statesman says he never
paid any attention to lies and ISLANDERS,
bscause FIVE could be invented whilst
he was disproving one.
A family of children in GAINESVILLE
have been awarded three hundred dollars
damages against saloon keeper, whe
sold whisky to theiRfather.
A minister once prayed: 40 Lord, we
thank Thee for the goodly number here
tonight, and that Thou also art here,
notwithstanding the inelemency Of the
weather.
When a steady, well behaved young
man is seen shaking hands with pump,
and bidding it an aifectionate good
night. there may be faint apprehensions
that he has been taking something"
"why, Emily, how do you dor" "Tm
very we'll, Julia. ] celebrated my wooden
wedding last week" Why | didn't
know you were married. How did you
celebrate it2"' ." By marrying a block
head"
Father-"Who's the pitcher in the Red
Stocking base ball club2 Son-"Why
Brainard." Father = "In the White
Stocking club2 Son = "Pinkham
Father-"Who was the second President
Of the United StatesT Son-"I don't
remember"
The woman suffrage leaders in Massa-
cbusetts comfort themselves in this
style: They take Governor Clahin'
vote. 20. 600: Mr.. Chataway,s vote. 46,-
600; and Wendell Phillips vote of 20
OOO-all these candidates being friendly
to woman sufrage-snd adding them to
geiher they get a total vote Of l45,OOC
in an aggregate Of 10000 votes cast.
A British seaman named Gill kss re
ceived fogging Of four dozen lashes a
Davenport for an alleged insubordina
ton. The wives and friends Of seameI
on board her Majesty's ship Vanguard
had been ordered to leave half an houl
before the usual time. As the master
alarms was subsequently showing 8
party Of American officers belonging e
the United States frigate Franklin ovei
the Vanguard several seamen Kissed ths
master-at-arms, and this was thought ts
be an insult 10 the Americans and theii
flag; hence the hogging.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-29
LITTLE BREECHEs.

A Pike County View Of Special Providence
don't go much on religion,
never amt had no show;
But I've got middlin' tight grip, sir,
On the handful o. things know.
| don't pan opt on the prophets
And free-will, ana that sort of thing
But b'lieve in God and the angels,
Ever since one night last spring.
/ came into town with some turnips,
And my little Gabe came along
No four -year-old in the county
Could beat him for pretty and strong.
Peart and clipper and sassy,
Always ready to swear and light
And I'd larnt him to chaw terbacker,
Jest to keep his milk-teeth white.
The snow come down like blanket
As passed by Taggart's store;
| went in for jug Of molasses,
And left the team at the door.
They scared at something and started
/ heard one little squall,
And hell-tO-split over the prairie
Went team, Little Breeches and all.
Hell-to-split over the prairie
| was almost froZe with skeer;
But we rousted up some torches,
And searched for 'em far and near.
At last we struck hosses and wagon,
Showed under a soft white mound,
I'D gOt, uelu Deal-DuL OF liltle Nuoc
No hide nor hair was found.
And here all hope soured on me,
of my fellow critters aid
| Jest Topped down on my marrow bones,
Crotch deep in the snow and prayed !.
By this, the torches were played out.
And me and Isrul Parr
Went off for some wood to n sheep fold
That he said was s0mewhar thar.
We found it at last. and little shed
Where they shut up the lambs at night.
We looked in, and saw them huddled thar,
So warm and sleepy and white.
And thar sot Little Brooches and chirped
As peart as ever you see,
81 want a chaw of terbacker,
And that's what's the matter with me"
How did he git thar? Angels.
lie could never have walked in that storm
They lest scooped down and toted him
To whar it was safe and warm.
And | think that saving little child,
And bringing him to his own,
Isa darned sight better business >,
Than loafng around the Throne. j. ii
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No Regular Bombnrdment of Paris.


CORRESPONDENCE New. York Tribune.l
Every day it becomes more possible
had almost said more probable-that
in spite of all the preparations made for
regular attack, and they are on an
enormous scale, there may be no regular
bombardment at all, and Paris may fall
as Metz has, without shot being fired
against 1t. The siege guns are actually
in position in more than one place, but
there seems to be no general expectation
that they will open fire before the 10th,
if at all. | went down to the outpost
Yesterday, at Chatillon, and shad an OPP
portunity of judging of the vastness OF
the material which has already been ac-
cumulated. On all sides were to be seen
piles of fascines, and gabions in great
rows. looking at distance like stacks of
6rewood. No doubt the Prussians intend
not only to use the gabiOns in the siege,
but to place part of the field artillery in
battery where it will be useful to check
sorties. As one looks down at forts lssy
Vauves and Montrouge one cannot help
wondering how so experienced a Cen
eraI as Truchu could ever have allowed
the nights of Mendon, Sevres and Chatil-
Ion to be taken almost without striking
blow. The whole country is eminently
defensible being covered with woods
broken by hills and intersected by walls
in all directions. An attacking enemy
would have the greatest difficulty in get
ting his field artillery into action, and
from behind every wall and bush, from
ont of every house, should come the
deadly shot of the defenders. But all
the advantages-and it is difficult to ex-
arperate them-of the defensive, are
now with the Prussians, who have i'm
proved them to the utmost Walls are
ioopholed and field intrenchments thrown
up: sand-bags and mattresses are piled
in windows, and streets are barrlcaded
in all directions. The field artillery is
already in places protected by walls
with embrasures.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-29

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
at the house of the customer at any time,
free of charge, and the utmost pains
taken to render complete satisfaction
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-29

Dio Lewis advises people TO pay their
physicians a stated sum per annum for
keeping them well, the sum to be de-
creased n given amount for every case Of
sickness. This is the rule among the
f" Heather Chinee, and there is nothing
TO object 10 in H. Ii seemed TO be based
upon strictly rational foundation.
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A LOOK INSIDE.


The modern style Of marriages is as
fruitful a source Of this splendid misery
as can be imagined. The artist Hogarth
made a great hit by illustrating the mar
riage la mode of his day. and were he
now alive he might find an equally rich
subject in the high life of New York. i
knew an instance of splendid mar
riage in which, among other items of
display, half dozen groomsmen and
bridesmaids we're put in service. The
welded pair sailed for Europe, and while
enjoying the luxury of its gayest capital
the husband detected his wife CORE
spending with her music teacher, a fine
looking German, by whom she had been
captivated. He Immediately notified
the parents to send for their daughter,
whom he at once abandoned. Within
six months from her wedding the bride
was back in her fathers house. That
trihing Ingredient in matrimony called
love is overlooked when the qualification
of social ambition is at hand, but the
bride will yet find the true master Of her
heart, and, as in Hogarths famous
series to which | have referred,
an intrigue viii be the result.
In the meantime, while she shares the
grandeur of splendid establishment, she
feels that bitterness Of disappointment
which gives life to a Hdison. Among
the more noted of these marriages a Ia
mode is that Of a public man Of consid-
erable notoriety, who was at that time a
widower of fifty, with bad reputation,
both in social and political matters.
However, he was reported to be rich
and wealth, like charity, covers multi
tude of sins. He offered himself to a
vounc lady who had reached the ripe age
of sixteen, and hence might be expected
TO know her price. This was a house in
Fifth avenue worth 100000, to be con
yeyed before the performance Of that
ceremony which was TO unite the afiec
tionate couple. The deed was executed
but il is more than whispered that jusi
one day previous the premises were
mortgaced for Sg5, 600. The bride, undel
these circumstances, might draw conso
lation from the fact that her honorabl,
and honored husband shaved everybody
that came in contact with him, anC
hence such a piece Of sharp practc'
might reasonably be expected.
/ presume that the young lady referre'
10 took pattern BY another marriage !.
mode which occurred several years prev
ously and excited a great deal Of remark
This took place between distinguishes
fnancier and the daughter Of an eminen
naval officer. II is said that in this in
stance the consideration was not enly
deed Of a Fifth avenue mansion, bu
500, 600 in valuable stocks. This match
as have said, excited great notice, anc
even censure, owing 10 the husband an
tecedents. As the ieason advances, th'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-29

The LOCK STITCH whicl

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-TInRD LESS cotton than
any ot.er kind of stitch. Being the same
ON both sides, it is not necessary to use
the extremely fine sewing cottonrequired
by those machines which make stitch
with 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, 1870-11-29

It's simplicity renders its movements
so easy that child can work it. 1t is
almost noiseless in operation, and for
speed and rapidity of motion 'excels all
others, as has been demonstrated thou
sand times by competition.
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wnAT BECoMEs on TnEM.

1t is said that life in the Fifth avenue
is constantly changing, and that when a
fresh pdrUeRH comes in somebody must
be going out. The question may natu-
rally arise, what becomes of these decay
ing gentry, and the reply is that they
generally 90 to ruin, unless ltheir course
be delayed by the patronage Of friends
The children Of our once richest fami-
lies have been found dwelling in tene-
ment houses, and sometimes at still
lower depth, | know that son of one
of our lirst-class families died some time
ago in the almshouse of this city. Lux
ury proverbially exhausts that capacity
and efficiency which are necessary in
the battle of life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-29

LUMBERI LUMBER

WARD ESTABLISHED IN Isfz- N
II connection with cur larre and vel a1-
iectcd stock q Dry I.um1er. 80 haze our 50
mill In the Navy Yard. With a carariiI n lI.
l.ath marhincs-kcrp buih aaued and hard.
msde Shiurlcss framinr and NIuenII1r
Lumber kept on hand Dre.aol Lurn1af q ~
kinds: White an1 yellow Pine, CTrrrIl anI
Poplar Flooring. CciIinf. tInIf1lnF LunIt1f-
rouah and dresrc1 noora. -ash and LInla
Fcncinr. 20 Cedar fen-a pusfT.
Yard fe1f II MashInrfor II b. nrar rIraf.
52dA1u-f N. X. A ,. W. COCHRAN,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-29

It possesses the very great advantage
of carrying the work in the natural way
from left to right--which enables the
operator tohandle thewerk more readily
and to sit upright; while machines which
carry the work from the operatorlrequir.e
an inclination of the body forward (detrl-
mental to healthy and are hard and tire
some to use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-29

matrimonial market is getting excited,
and several important bargains are now
under way. Mention is made OF an alli-
ance near at hand between n four-story
brown stone house, with carriage and
servants, and a fortune on top Of II OF
$3.50, 900, on the one hand lencumbered
by 200 pounds of flesh and blood, with
the bloated countenance Of a rakish wid,
ower), and on the other a chignon and
trousseau, q smattering Of French, and
love of the world, the flesh and the devil,
all done up in the painted form of a fash
ionable young lady.
SPECIAL INSTANCES.
Having alluded generally to the misery
inseparable from high life, let me now
give a special instance. Here is a lady
whose position is no doubt envied by
hundreds of her acquaintances who only
look at the outside. She has carriage
and all the accompaniments Of metro
poltan grandeur, besides which she can
wear on proper occasions $4,000 worth
of diamonds. She is married to heart
less and abusive man, who is allured by
other female attractions which absorb his
time and his money. As consequence
he treats his wife with harshness which
is breaking her heart, but which she con-
ceals from the world out of regard for APP
pearances. might designate another es-
tablishment of elegant character, whose
owner is reputed TO be worth half mil
lion of dollars. The family ere very
snowy and keep an expensive equipage.
The fatheris retired merchant, and has
a controlling interest in great banking
house which once was wealthy, but he
has sunk most of its capital in stock
operations He is living at his usual
rate of $4,000 per year, and yet he
knows that his frauds may be discovered
at almost any time, He has been for
several years on the verge Of ruin, but he
will keep up appearances for the familys
sake as long as possible, and then, when
the collapse shall come, laudanum or the
pistol will be a last resort, The question
often arises, how long can this deception
be continued? and the reply is that it
depends on good management and good
luck. If no sudden pressure takes place
it may be protracted several years; but a
panic or any sudden change in affairs
" ~ 80 .', -. a,a.
FIFTH AVENUE Go%ALiNG'
I~ wine drinking can make people
happy, the Fifth avenue should be IN
state of extreme beatitude; for notwith-
standing the high prices occasioned by
the war, the most costly brands here find
rapid market. If any one will stop of
a pleasant afternoon at any of the first
class grocery establishments on Broad
way, he may witness the delightful task
of liquor tasting Performed by little
knots of the aristocracy who stop in to
leave orders. In all families, whether OF
the nghest or less repute, we ll1u wl'le .', a |,
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OYSTERS IL EVERY STYLE.

Hisrooms are comfortably and eonvenie.nt,ss "
arranged, and guests will receive prom -
fention. Give him call
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W. R. cuNSrSeHAx. A. @. ELLiorr.
CUNNINGHAM & ELLIOTT,
General Brokers,
ROOM NO. . MAGNOLIA BLOCK.
Merchandise Bought and Sold.

DROAPT ATTENTION GIVEN 10, COLI
Il lections and negotiati0n Of loans on bonds'
notes OF coiiaterais.
Agents for X. II. WILSON Z CO., BASEEEs
ANn COMMISSION MsHCHAsTs. NEN ohA.
We are authorised to negotiate Tor sale or
either Memphis, New York or Liyeryool-
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II 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.
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Wheeler Il Wilson's
N E w :
SILENTi.W 0RKING
Sewing Machine!
rs SUPERIOR
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (:
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS

It's yearly sales are larger than those
of ali other Sewing Machines combined.
This fact alone is the surest test OF Its
merit and superiority.
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CONFECTIONERY.
CHAS. HOWARD
HAS oPENED HIS
Ladies' Oyster 6 Refreshment
p PARLOR s.
no. as7 MAIN STREET.
Near Madison.

xrruFRF HIS CUSTOMERS CAN BE
w ..-,-ed Al an hours with the most DELI
cious Tea. Coffee. Chocolate, Cakes Voniee-
tons and
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-03

A FULL LINE of Tooth, Hair and Nail
Brushes, Combs, Soaps, Pomades, Toilet
Sets, Perfumery, ETC., just received BY
Edmund Booking and Booking & Car
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Tho Vu6rmitjes of Age.

Decrepitude is the natural accompaniment
of old age. but II may be ameliorated, and the
period of entire hslplessness long postponed by
the juaieious use Of healthful stimulant
Physicians, fully aware of this fact, usually
recommend moderate stimulation when the
strength and vigor Of maturity have been sus-
pended by the feebleness and prostration which
are the inevitable results Of declining years.
Port wine, gin, brandy, and other liquors are
often prescribed by medical men for aged per.
sons, but the impulse which fermented and
distilled liquors give 70 the circulation, and
the energy they seem to impart is transitory,
unless the alcoholic principle Is modified and
qualified by the presence Of medicinal tonics
and inyigorants OF all the combinations OF
diftusiye stimuli with the juices Of herbs roots
| and banks that have ever been administered to
the aged and infirm, with the view OF sustaining
their waning strength, cheering their dropping
spirits and relieving the aches ana pains 10
which they are subjected, none has been found
| 40 eficacious, so agreeable and so permanent in
| its effects as Hostetters Stomach Bitters. The
difference between the effect Of the Bitters and
| that of q mere excitant, however pure IL the
| same as between the effect of q sndden and
l momentary application Of excessive force toa
given purpose, and the result OF steady, con-
\ tinuous application of exactly the requisite
amount OF force to the same end. The mere
spirit of physical energy produced by dram
| land which is always succeeded by correspond.
| ing depression) never yet benehtted any Man
or woman suffering from physical decay. A
| cordial like Hostetter's Bitters at once sooth.
ing and invigorAting, Is the remedial agent
| required.
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Most Powerful Vegetable Al
teratiVe Yet Discovered.
DISEASES OF THE BLOOD.

1.-THE life of the flesh Is in the Blood" is q
ScriptDral maxim that science proves to be true:
The people talk of bad blood. as the cause oil
many diseases, and like many popular opinions
this of bad blood is founded in truth. To say
nothing of those minors thst are hereditary, we
can easily see how the Blood may become bad
from the imperfect Digestion or failure OF e1
cretion and how this may influence the process
Of Nutrition, and thus influence all the func'
tional activities of the body.
The symptoms of bad blood are usually quite
plain-bad DiRstion-causes imperfect nutri
ton and consCQ aently the circulation is feeble,
the soft tissues lose their tone and elasticity
and the tongue becomes pale broad, and fire.
auently covered with pasty, white coat. This
condition soon shows itself in roughiless OF the
skin, then in ERUPTIvE and LUCRATIVE diseases
and when long continued, results in serious
LESSONS of che Brain, Liver, Lungs, or urinary
apparatus. Much, very much, suffering is caused
by impure blood. 1t is estimated by some that
one fifth of the human family are effected with
scrofula in some form.
When the Blood is pure, you are not so liable
to any disease. Many impurities OF the Blood
arise from impure diseases of large cities
Eradicate every impurity from the founta o.
life and good spirits fair skin and vital strength
will return to you,
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K O S K Q 0

Is a remedy of WONDERFUL EFFICACY in the CURE
Of diseases of the KIDNEYS and BLADDER In
THESE AFFECTIONS IT Is AZ NEAR SPECIFIC as
any remedy can be. 1t does its work kindly
silently, and SURELY. The RRIIEF which 1t affords
is both certain and psreeptibe.
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DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS AND
BLADDER.

Persons unacquainted with the structure and
functions of the Kidneys cannst estimate the
importance Of their healthy action.
Regular and sufficient action of the Kidneys
is as important, nay, even more so. than Iegu
larity Of the bowels. The Kidneys remove from
the Blood those effete matters, which if permit
ted to remain would speedily destroy life. A
total suspension of the urinary discharges will
occasion death in from thirty.siI to forty.eight
hours.
When the Urine is voided In small quantities
at the time, or when there is disposition to
Urinate more frequently than natural, or when
the Urine is high colored or scalding with weak.
ness in the small of the back, it should not be
triied with or delayed, but Roskoo should be
taken at once to remedy the difficulty, before a
lesion of the organs takes place. Most of the
diseases of the bladder originate from those of
the Kidneys, the Urine being imperfectly SO.
creted in the Kidneys, prove irritating to the
Bladder and Urinary passages. When we recol.
lect that medicine never reaches the Kidneys
except through the general circulation of the
Blood, We see how necessary 1t 10 TO keep the
Fountain Of Life Pure. L.