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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

Getting Married. Essays for Young Men.
on Social Evils, and the propriety or impro-
priety of getting Married. with sanitary help
for those who feel united for matrimonial
happiness. Sent free, in sealed envelopes.
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION. Box p,
Philadelphia, Pa. 1888
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

No Cure, No Pay. = FoRREsr's JUMPER
TAR-For Coughs. Group. Whooping 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-ll-t GOODYEAR AZ HILLS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

ONLY thirteen days more TO secure
tickets for that sewing machine to be
given away December 81, 1870. Every
purchaser Of s. worth Of dry goods is
entitled to a ticket. 2ls Main street,
corner Of Adams. S5T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

r. E. LEE.7The picture Of General X.
z. Lee, exhibited at Loewenstines was
painted by ]. NJ. Dennis, from a copy
made BY Moyston 4 Bro, 24s Main st. lS2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17
Go nnd ree one Monitor.

Bucks Brilliant" was awarded the
first premium at the Memphis Fairs
1869 and 1870.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

GERMAN Fair at the Cochran Hall, No.
1874 Main street, on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday nights Of this week. 1913
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

GERMAN fair at the Cochran Hall, No.
1874 Main street, on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday nights of this week. 1873
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

OSE THOUSAND ladies' and misses
trimmed hats--your choice for one dol
lar-the greatest bargains ever offered, at
2ls Main street, corner Adams. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17
LEGAL.
Chancery Sale of Real Estate

Chancery Sale of Real Estate.
NJ. d. L. Feltz. admins
traitor formerly, now Z. z.
Keck, admir- dc leonis First Chancery
non Of the estate Of James Court Of
Z. Fclts, deceased, Shelby County.
N.R.l VS.. 1924
Emily Felts ct al.
DY VIRTUE OF AN INTERL0CUT0RY
ID decree for sale, entered in the above cause
November 10, 1870. will sell at public auction,
to the highest bidder, in front of the Clerk and
in the city of Memphis. Tennessee, on
Monday, January 16, 1871,
land situated in Shelby county and State of
Tennessee, lying on the northern side Of the
Big Creek plank road, and bounded as follows,
viz: Being part of the james Overton lS5-acre
tract, and is all that part Of same contained
between the north and west lines OF said tract
of 1856 acres and the Big Creek plank road, as
it was located and established, and by bearing
and distance described as follows; beginning
on the north side of said plank road, where
the west line Of the 1S5-tract crosses; thence
north g., west 10 chains. TO stake; thence
north 83iao, east % chains "a links, TO the
plank road thence with said road, in a south
west direction, to the beginning-con
% SLIGO acres. as per deed Of conveyance from
said 0verton TO Felts. ~
months; bond, with approved security, to be
taken, with interest from date; lien reserved
until money is paid. Equity of redemption
ETA. COLE, Clerk and Master.
g. W. Winchester. atty. R-llI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
NEW YORK.


New YoRK, December IA special
from Washington TO the Herald says
that the ord4rslreceived atithe Internal
Revenue -denartmenta indicate belief
throughout the Vest that the stamp tax
will be abolished al this session of Con-
gress, at least SO far, as documents are
CONCERNED. The impression seems to
prevail that because Congress has made
some change in the tax act at the last
session further exemption will be pro-
vided for at the present session.
The Crispins maintain their strike res
olutely. One of the manufacturers has
engaged twenty-five New England shoe
makers to work at thelredhced wages
A Tribune Washington special says
the resolution submitted in the Senate
by Morton and in the House by Banks,
for the appointment of commission to
visit San Domingo and report to Con
gress upon its resources, has the full
approval of the President, who thinks
that the proposition ought to receive the
unanimous vote of the representatives
in Congress, whatever may be their views
on the wisdom of ultimately annexing
the island gWgqUN1 FGNHE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

our large and elegant stock OF
German aud American Toys IL now
open 90 retail purchasers. wheeler
Pickens a Co., $50 Main ST |"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17
FAIR.
NOTICE.
N o TIC H !

WE UNDERSTAND THAT A PARTY
w named J. @. Zehring claims % have .
due bin on ours Amounting TO $50. We warn
our friends and the public against trading foT
IL, a. Il il fraudulent, aud yalueless % any
one. laO-q5l q, G. WARD a BRO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

GERMAN Fair al the Cochran Hall, No.
1874 Main street, on Thursday Friday
and Saturday nights of this week. l93
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

THE world-renowned W. II. Lingard
at the New Memphis Monday night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

DoS'r fail TO see the Lingards at the
New Memphis Monday night
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

Backs Guarantee" the best coal
cooking stove in use. Try one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

Bucks Guarantee the best coal
stove.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

Bucks Brilliant " for wood
Bucks Guarantee" for coal.
9A RISK a JOHNSON, Sole Agents,
BOG Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

Try Victoria Tonic Ritters, life in
vigoEatoE, Eg ea W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

from the best makers. Every instrument fully
warranted. Our stock Of snail instruments y
very large and complete, including Guitars.
Violins, Vi0lincell0s, Flutes, Accordeone, etc.
Guitar and Violin strings Of the best quality
always on hand. Orders promptly tlled.
Having recently connected sheet Music with
ficular Attention 70 my large and well selected
stock Of new and popular Music. lnstraetion
and Choir Books. Sheet Music and Music
hccks mailed. free OF postage, 70 any address
on reesiDt Unmarked price send for catalogue.
a. ola Pianos taken In eKehsage for new
ones. Tuning and repairing promptly Al.
tended 10. Mr.. 0oepel being : practical
piano-io. - maker. u guarantees that ne III
LEOPOLD 9oEPEL.
air SO Main street. Memphis. Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17
ST. LOUIS.

ST.. Locus, December 1.-THE Allan
tic and Pacific Railroad Company closed
a contract yesterday with the st. Louis,
Arkansas and Texas Transportation
Company for running fast freight
train to the terminus of their road;
thence. the Transportation Company
win run mail trains to all parts Of
Western Arkansas, the Indian Territory
and Northern Texas, issuing and guar
anteeing through bills of lading from
this city. This company is composed of
several of the same men who originated
the Far West Freight Line, in Montana,
and its operations will be pushed with
the same vigor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

Genuine Gravel Roofing, by bar
fhOIemew a. Allen, o West Court 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

JEr PALACE, for Christmas gifts, [ll4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

JUsT OPESED.-Fifty dozen stamped
Boulevard skirts at Toe, and Boulevard
skirts, at SOC. Novelties in cloaks,
shawls and sacques at the Southern Pal
ace. 1892 Main street. est
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17
DEPARTMENT oy srArr,-
WAsHIXGTOE. November ..
Washhurna Darfq.

Washburne. Paris:
The President directs me TO say that
whenever you and Read, or either, desire
or find it convenient to leave Paris, you
are at liberty to do So In that event he
or you, or both, will go to Tours and
communicate with the proper official
there. Inform Read Of this.
Fish, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17
INTEREST.
N o I'll Q e !

MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL, I
MEMPHIS. December Is, 1870. J
VNHE Interest falling due on the LIST 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 4
Co., Bankers. No. "a Pine street. in the City
Of New York, on and after Monday. January
ss-f JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

Al skaneatelas, New York, ne dane.
iug school l. held In Leg Hall.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-17

Which we are offering at the unprecedentedly
low price of sat
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18
Ii Costs More Than Bread.

A FEW days ago a policeman remarked :
There are three glasses of liquor drank
in this city for each loaf Of bread that is
eaten"
Suppose this true then for each loaf of
bread, at ten cents, there is paid for drinks
thirty cents; or three times as much for
liquor as for breddi
1t is estimated that four barrels of flour
will supply family of five persons with
bread for a year. A barrel of flour will
make 264 pounds of bread, and the four
barrels will give 1886 pounds AT six
cents per pound this is 1854 for each
barrel of flour, or $62 36 for the four bar
rels. If this estimate is too low, take five
barrels of flour for each family of fl @
persons and the value of bread at six
cents pound is $40 20 year.
The $4,000 families of five persons
each, constituting the population of the
city, consume at this rate bread to the
value of 4,4l4, 400 q year.
There are in this city at least four thou
sand places were intoxicating liquors are
sold The number in New York and
Brooklyn, in 1866, was 9,270.
If these receive, on an average, $50 a
day each, that is $43 100000 year; or at
Sl5 day each, it is s2l 100000 year.
1t is true some of the drinking houses are
mere "holes in the wall, but others OF
them are palaces. Some of them take in
only few dollars day, while large num-
hers of others take in hundreds of dol
lars.
But il is not at the drinking houses, at
public bars, where all the intoxicating H.
auors are consumed. At eating houses,
at clubs, and at the hotels, arc expended
large sums for wine and strong spirits,
Thus the use of strong drink counts up
very fast, as against bread.-NeD York
Post
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18
An Indian Story.

A correspondent of the Detroit Free
Press writes as follows:
About three miles from the village of
Greenville, in the county of Montcalm,
State of Michigan, is n small lake now
commonly known as WabaSsa's Lake. II
is handsome sheet of water, with n fine
shore free from swamps of brush, afford
ing pleasant resort to the lovers of piscat-
orial sports. There is aromantic, yet truth
ful, history connected with it which sounds
more like an Indian tradition of centuries
ago than an actual occurrence of fifty
years since. While on an excursion n few
days ago,l gathered the following story and
its truthiulncss has since been vouched
for by other settlers. A tribe of Indians
were then cncamped on the shore OF the
lake near its outlet, n stream of the same
name, and had just been paid by the gov
ernmont quite large amount of gold and
silver, which they took to their camp, as
was their custom, undivided, held in their
charge by their Chief, "Wabassa." On
arriving at their camp and spreading their
gaily-covercd blankets out admiringly, to.
gether with their trinkcts purchased at the
station, some of the tribe, warmed more
or less with fire water" demanded their
portion OF the gold. Disputes arose as to
the relative share of each. Some claimed
more than share, claiming to have
contributed more to the protection or gen
eral good, glory or dignity of the tribe
High words were about to be followed by
bloodshed, when their chief demanded
silence, and proposed to them to wait till
the morrow should cool their excited
brains, and they could listen to reason
and words of counsel from the older men.
A truce was finally effected, and quiet
once more reigned throughout the camp,
when the Chief regarding the gold as a
causesof evil instead of a. blessing, stole
quietly out, carrying the gold with him,
and entering canoe, padded quickly and
noiselessly to the centre of the lake, where
he consigned pot and gold to the deep
waters of the lake. In tho morning lie
did not deny what he had done, but was
i'll the midst of a speech, telling them of
their folly in being like the pale-faces,
slaves TO gold, when, with loud whoop,
the entire band set upon him, numbering
him, and mutilating his body in n horrible
manner. His grave is still shown, and
many have seen his son return, within the
last twenty years, to mourn over it,
Greedy hands have often sought for The
lost gold, but to 10 purpose, for the
waters are many hundreds of feet in
| depth, strange as it may seem, for SC
small lake-a mere pond. But the story
is often told of the Pot of Gold in Wa
/ basgo'g I,uEalp
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18
Unselnsh.

IN passing up street the other day, we
met two little girls of some seven or eight
summers, who seemed to be enjoying yaca-
ton finely, and all to themselves. Passing
through the street, unmndGul what was
going on, they seemed as happy as two
hrks, and looked as beautiful as they seem
ed happy. Stopping at one of our candy
shops, one Of them made a purchase of
candy, large, nice-looking stick, and
breakin it, gave her little companion half,
saying, as she did it, with the utmost SIM
plicity imaginable, Here, Mary, you may
have the largest half, as you are the small,
est" Dear, artless child, what lesson of
unsclGshness was contained in your sim
pie words God bless you and enable you
through lie to manifest the same gentle
and sweet spirit. Here Mary you may
have the largest half as you are the small
pst ~ rrLdN09 O.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18
A Bear Hunt In Lapland.

a peasant generally gocs out in search
of his trail, and, having found il, moves
in ring some miles in circumference, to
make sure of having him within It, he
then gradually contracts his circle, till he
GENES to the retreat itself of tho animal
Weeks are sometimes expended in this
search the peasautry are summoned to q
skall by the landshofoding, or Governor
OF the province, and put under the dircc.
ton of the iogmostare, or ranger OF the
district, who marshals them and commands
their movements The peasants are gen.
orally formed into circles, and come armed
with whatever weapons they can procure.
Though opposed singly to u whole host,
the bear often spreads havoc among his
assailants. Every ball that enters his
huge carcass but adds fire to his fury, and
woe to the individual whom his wrath has
singled out II ceases to be mere pas.
time, and nothing but the greatest self.
possession can save him from miserable
death. While at Hcrnosand, saw rep.
rescntatiop of an event that took place at
skall in the neighborhood, In 1881, and
which shows that bear hunting must he
quite equal TO tiger hunting in excitement
and peril. The bear on this occasion was
very large; nothing like an American
bear, with which an Indian can grapplc
but an enormous beast able TO carry
off pony under his arm. His
temper, probably never very good,
had been ruflied by ten shots lodged
in different parts of his bodyS
all present intrenchod themsclves-a and
awaited soae desperate effort on his part,
should not lucky shot give him his
quietus. At this moment, n man, holder
than his companions, advancing before
them, the bear rushed upon him, tore the
gun from his hands, and began to wound
him with his tremendous claws. The
wretchCd man was unable to contend with
his muscular antagonists already his
wounds were letting out his life, when u
young Norrlandcr, unable to look quietly
on, rushed to his assistance. Besides the
danger which he himself incurred, and
which, of course, he had no feeling of,
there was some difficulty in shooting the
bear without striking the man. AS he
advanced, the bear rose on his hind legs
to meet his new opponent; his victim
! dropped before him; the Norrlandcr
seized the favorable opportunity, raised
his gun with both arms high above his
head, To bring it in a HORIZONTAL position
on level with the bears and, trusting
more to feeling than to sight, discharged
his piece. An immediate death wound
could alone save either from their enemy
The success which the brave man dc
served attended him, and the ball passed
through the brain of the bear, which iel
| dead on the rescued man.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18
To the Farmers Boys.

FARMERS boys, devote your evenings
TO reading, and not only TO reading, but
to study, and you will acquire knowledge
you will feel rich in the possession OF, you
win acquire n home attachment, and en-
joy home felicity, you would not ex-
change for all the hilarity of public
amusements, and you can obtain rank
in learned society, far less harrassing than
the vicissitudes and perplexities of a pub
lie career. s.s .7ir,
Do YOU wish to study, or to review as
the case may be- Grammar, History, Bi.
oqraphy, Mathematics Philosophy, AS
tronomy, Physiology, &c, &C., follow the
practice of self-made men, study at your
own, firesides, and especially during the
time that Nature herself is giving you In
the long winter evenings. .-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18
Don't Gossip.

BOYS and girls, whenyou meet together,
talk about the books YOU are reading, the
sights YOU have seen, but do not gossip
about other boys and girls who are alb
sent.
And, if YOU must talk about others, tell
the good, kind and pleasant things you
know or have heard about them; how
John Grant got to the head OF the class;
or Katie Drew staid after school-time to
help little Anna Brown with. her sums.
Or when Frank Smith got bad fall,
through the carelessness of Albert Shines,
(who is so clumsy, you know, bus-diwaYs
SO sorry fof it), he bore the pain IKE
hero, not to addto poor Shines distress,
at the result of his heedlessness.--Mssi0n'
arU HohOl ..|rt- ..ra ..U
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18

Ice can be turned in lathe and lenses
easily formed through which the rays Of
the sun in passing will cause heat sufii
cient 10 ignite match. These ice lenses
are so easily made and renewed that they
have been recommended for use for as
tromical purposes in countries the tenn
persture OF which is below that Of ireez'
ing for two or three months oi the year
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18

THE largest pig in England, ii notin the
world, is now the properly of Mr.. Lloyd,
of Bredon, Worcesters hire, who pur'
chased it of neighbor, when two months
old, for less than five dollars This won
derful animal is now twenty-five months
old, and measures nine ard one hris iSSt /.
from the end of his nose to the tip OF tne
tail, i've feet around tho body, and STANDS
four fest high,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18

THE annexed fish story is Maryland
production A man fishing in river in
iaat State found that his hook was at
tached TO something, and pulling it up with
some difficulty, discovered at the end of the
line a jug holding about halfa gallon. Not
wishing 10 lose his only hook, he demol-
ished the jag, aid 10 his great astOnish'
ment found that the hook had been
swallowed by monster cat fish exactly
che size and shape Of the Jug,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-02-18
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
THg WAY 70 DO m -


.--@-4 d. a
IUNcLE TtN's little schoolmaam sends this piecs
" wee boys aud girls 10 learn. II Il intended to
astsd as we'll as rcoitcdl
III tell you how speak piece
First make my bow;
Then bring my words ont clear
Ana PLAIN a. know hcw.
NeHt throw my hands mp sol
Then In my eyes
That's 70 let my hearers know
Something doth surrrise
Noxt grin, and show my teeth,
Nearly every one
shake my shoulders, hold nay sidas r ,-
That's the sign offun.
Next Istart, and knit my brow.
Hold my head ercct
Something's wrong, you see, and I
Decidedly object. ....
Then yabble at my knees, -.D
Clutch at shadows near
Iremble well nom top to toe
That's the sign Of fear
Soon scowi, and with lean -.f 90.
Seize an airy dagger,
"WRErcn ~ cry-thats tragedy,
Every soul to staggef.
Then let my voice grow faint,
Gasp aud hold my breath; . . cd,
Tumble down aud plunge about;
That's villains death.
Quickly then como TO life,
Perfectly restored; Fe
Wih bow my speech Il done. t -..-
Now, you'll please applaud
--Hsdrh and HoNs.
New-York tribune., 1870-01-29

FRIDAY Jan Incudug SO catIe . hondJ We eonni
Of which 6i8 sale tr.FS cars ~
bead CpmmurpaE 49i az Ouehundreihsi aud Iv ~
Ihs Weathrr crsr Anl lite a. Il sa ear! ~
sni soSi P's
OBTAINED TO-DAY. TretT good u cN- ol"
At 7c Most poor ana so a. Toe raves
n Ae,anl. sent Ia " Fitch notl OF tea Pc.
one lot lid eslts eSt sold A. l'@'S' ana 10 ~
reraas At llc - ...
Gomez Ncpfrrsau Dudley Co, % common q az eNt NO.
c,t a, PIE A. L. hslse, congpn H. sref' n' '. y
Cbero.re booi cst h l50l5c ad no Of tlef oNu
ron TO good m cattle st ID sc, together San car "'' . CIV"
s.er, fr W Kelly q ljc . - .--.-.ff-. 81, IA.
Bes Pie.cS LsI common u eWL u 'eefs se''S a. ~
q o. Ibgs DOT y fir 4 cat H. sirr q l'4 o.
IL an 81 lll steer. q -Ni al - zoe
a We,h-,nrr Tor Chu.tr o. o. steer, u eSt AZ &C 80
uuudrullL, W Ibo1iss1a s4A '-A ~ 'e''' 'N' "
i' y, Id car rough II ewt Canada cattle sold st 6ise
Sl ran out U III steers, ~ of them e~h a. lt, an 81 VI
ewt, 81 l5c e .t,.tu
p.i.b, E.s.n cat. Allh cattle AZ Ilc.
p 3lJ head received to-day IL
,,, paw II Porysghths 81. and cars H Foreth ~
Ibs. A.t H. Ard sI,cs and nearly &C. Y h - pe'
C0mmulpag there lte as e.
60, tell r.e-,e hopei OF has Co sold AZ
oh .b,ep III o. lic., sEd 2b sheep ~ ID az otc
Az P,rtyghth.st. Hume klot the following oesi lE
state sheep A6 l5o Mich 8 ID Sse aud .1' C'nas's io'
StS rus on, thn Mich sheep ssi n sic 100 DO 81 n.
Sc. RJofB5 70 6le. ard 543 Ohio, 100 b AZ &C.
Mes ked 80 call Iowa shrrp 80 H. al 9ie 10 oisJ D.
7c 10 ofg6l 10 at lie ~ Midi - d. a. % ot per e"S A'a
AZ Forsh, Jada CO. sol. 100 sheep. isi n Aes ia Of
K,.s Co. sold s5 state h,sP g n See sad % ofl1 . "se
Asbnry & Lerch sold lsl Arl sheep, - 10. al 80 Il
sugsd WITH ouT cars arrived 70 gay 1--we ac
s somsialss uhl bhg oie Cv dressed v,J rSm lE
10 Ilc car Chicago dssei - 0V o. s0d Al MS "hea
the extreme yIlce to-day.