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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16
PosItiveIy the Last week.

We will offer our entire stock of gents
and ladies' gold watches at an enormous
sacrifice at private sale. Fine solid gold
American Waltham watches at S75;
ladies gold Geneva watches, from S25 to
Sl5 worth $50 to $75; ladies' gold
chains, from Sl5 to S25; gents gold vest
chains, from $40 to $40; genuine coral
sets, from SIS to S25; solid silyerware,
less than factory prices. Call early be-
fore it is too late, at Register, Trezevant
& Co. s, cor Main and Jefferson. Is
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London stock Market.
GENERAL MARKET.
PUBLIC LEDGER OFFICE.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. March l6. 1870.


Yesterday there was marked Improvement
in trade of all descriptions. Dry goods were
brisk, and countless were the women who
glided from one to another establishment.
The grocery market was stimulated by the
same causes, and the slight change in cotton
may have had a healthful effect.
BAGGING AND R0PE-Light demand, 241z
G25c for common Kentucky 25@26c.
BUTTER-We Western 30933c; country 25@30c.
BR00MS- per doz. Broom corn al 40(d
CEMENT-s3 OO93 30. Plaster "a rs.
C0FFEE-Rio, 19@23c; Java, 30a3ic.
CHEESE-Factory l719@l9c; West'n Reserve
COTTON sEED-Delivered s12 90; notes la
EGGS -2Oa2lc q doz.
C0RN-97@sl.
HAY-S27 50@S30 p ton oats --965c bran s26
q ton; cotton seed SD q ton.
FLQUR-Fine 81 70; Fancy Sc SOFAS so.
FRUIT-Dried apples 5g6c y h; green ap-
piles So 50gi SO D barrel; cranberries So 90 o
MACKEREL-No. is 2l@25 y barrel; sar-
GAME Chickens Sc = doz geese 81 turkeys
HIPEs1Dry flint 1S1lc; green &c. TalIow
LEATHER-Sole 4Sl9c, Saddle 42c. Calf
skins S45a70, American do. $40.
MULESAND H0R SES-s75@1T5.
M0LASSES-Prime 10000.
TAR-Pine in kegs S. 30@5 80.
NAILS-S5 90, kegs.
OIL--Coal Oil S5@4oc, Lindseed 81 10, Lard
81 IS, Lubricating 55c.
P0WpER-Ride So 50, Blasting 81 So.
POTAT0ES-Peach Blows 81 so, Pinkeyes
so OO@2 25 Russets 81 SO92 90.
P0RK-Mess S2S 00@29 90.
BAC0N-Clear Sides 17@171Sc, Sugar Cured
Hams ls@2Oc, Shoulders lT1s@lSc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

RrADw.K. Thixton' card on first page.
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TO the Young Men of Memphis

/ am anxious to form class of six or
eight young men to attend night school,
and have secured the services of a
worthy and competent teacher-provided
the class can be formed Any person
wishing to join me in forming this class
will please address z. T. Hendrick, so
Enhols efrapf
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Thanks TO Firemen.
To tho Editor Of tho Ledger:

TO INC EuItOT OF inc LvuBeT'
Please give notice of thanks in this
evenings LEDGER for abundant treat OF
good things to the orphans, from the ball
of Washington Fire Company No. A.
through Captain McFadden, and obligei
Yours gratefully,
SISTERS AT ST.. PETER S ASYLUM.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

Billy Ball, the long-known favorite
bar-keeper at the White House, has
opened new and attractive place on his
own account, at the corner of Monroe
and Second streets, where he will be
pleased to welcome his many old friends.
He keeps the best in his line
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

EMMoYs & SoY, at No. 10 Jefferson
street, and SO Beal, have at all times a
complete supply of stationery, light
reading, magazines, and daily papers
from all quarters. They keep the latest
and best that can be had.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

FoR MAGIsTRATE.-Mr. Alfred Rob
Eertson, an old, wellknowu and respected
citizen, is candidate for Magistrate in
the Fourteenth Civil District, His neigh
bors speak well of his qualifications and
will doubtless give him a good vote
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

JOE LOCKE, at 1864 Main street, has
received Harper's Bazaar, the Scientific
American and all the weeklies due.
Also a full supply of dailies from all
nnaptera
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

FULL lines of American, German and
British hosiery, will be sold in currency
for less than cost in gold, at the
REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE,
IL 2l3 Main street.
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Attention. Irishmen.

The Irishmen of the Fourth Ward be-
longing to the Irish Literary Association
are urged to turn out en- masse to-mor-
row CSt. Patrieks Day., and join in the
procession. P. L. MITCHELL,
A. C. FERGUSON,
Committee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

MALLARD DUcKs-Just received by
steamer Marble City finest lot of the
season, at Victor d. Fuchs fish and
game depot, Al Jefferson street. IA
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Memphis Theafer.

The house was good, considering the
ftrceness of the weather, and the play
of Humpty Dumpty was produced with
all its wonted spirit and mirth-provoking
triumphs. The piece will run all next
week
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

For SALE.-Three soda stands, cheap;
also, six soda fountains and one fine
generator. CHARLES HOWARD,
Is Y Jefferson street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

Oh. PAGES Cream Baking Powder is
prepared with reference to health, as
well as for the wilderness and hghtness
Of its productions. For sale by all
rrocers. AT
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View YorI. stock Market.

By S. p. and A. telegraph
NEW YORK. March IS, II go an The mar
ket Is off little in some instances from ex-
treine points. but is generally firm and active
nj these quotations:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

For SALEl For SALEl = City and
County Scrip and Tennessee money, at
City Bank, No. 9 Madison street, in sums
suit ll6-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

SPECIAL styles in hats for lghtness
durability and finish unequalled, at
LEIDY & Cos, Hatters,
81 269 Main St., Memphis.
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Money to loan at $50 Main st. s8-f

County SCRIP COUNTY ScRIPl-ln
sums to suit taxpayers, at City Bank,
No. Madison street. ll6f
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New York Money market

BY s. p. and A. telegraph
NEW York, Marcn l6, :25 a.m.-Govern-
ment securities are dull. Sterling exchange
is steady at 1851 for sixty-day bills. Gold
carving at 3 per cent.
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MANHATTAN BANK,

Formerly Levy 4 Borg,)
j. LEVY, Pres; L. LEVY, v. Pres. /;
3. BORG, Cashier;
= DEALS IN =
Foreign and Domestic Exchange,
Coin, Stocks, Bonds, City and County Scrip,
Uncurrent Money, etc., and transacts a gem
eral banking business.
Collections receive prompt attention.
NEW YORK BRANCH:
LEVY IL BORG, Al Pine Street.
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ELECTION.
E Ef ion Notice--March 18th

On. SATURDAY, MARCH. IS, $50, AN
lr,a.t;on -siil IL Z. 7oned and held At the re
spectivc places Of voting n the Sitll ~.
ii Shelby county. for Shei.n. SierAh 81 ~
Circuit. County and Criminal lSufts, ~ ~,
Revenue Collectors and for JuftlSes 81 Wy
peace and Constables wherever any feeahc,
exists. and for The ratification ~ el9eitel y.
the new Constitution. reeqmlnenfeq ~, ~.
recent Convention according ~ Jaw tVtH
open a an. ami close NJ F.sh.
"a full list OF the polling places IN TIE en-
teen districts will be sahlished t0-mOrreW.l
Iisf III ofeers 10 acid the rie=ttou Will Dc
Pus----- e.H. SHOCK,
ls-8 Commissioner d Regisirssivp'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

(4) Four pairs fine German Lisle' S
thread finish hose for 81 90.
Is REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

4 q H R M A N
N AT ! O N A l BAN X
OF MEMPHIS.

DIRE TORS:
l.. HANAUER. j.. q. Nicely.
Sehoolfeld & Hanauer. Brooks, Nicely * Co.
IL. y. JONES, A. l.. HARRIS,
Jones, Brown x Co. Harris, Cochran x Co.
IL. p. WALT, m. l.. MEACHAM,
p. Walt x Co. Meacham a. Treadwell.
T. III. ALLEN, g. l.. DENISON.
Thos. III. Allen & Co. 0rgill Bros. * Co.
ID. y. MADDEN, &c. TERRY,
ID. p. Hadden & Co. Price & Terry.
Ed TAYLOR, Taylor & Rutland.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

The leading styles of hats at LEIDY &
Cos. 81
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(6) SIX extra quality satin-faced nap
kins for $l-usual price, $3.50 each.
10 REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

LEAKY roofs repaired by Bartholomew
& Allen, No. West Court street. 81
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REMOVAL.

DIR. w. II. HODGES
HAS REMOVED HIS OFFICE PROM 40
Il ~ Main %
NO. ~ MADISON ST -
R7- Residence. is Union street, St2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

FINE white tucked skirts, (6) six tucks
only 81.
Is REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

CRY LICENSE AND TAXES. City Scrip,
in sums to suit, for licenses and taxes, at
City Bank, No. 9 Madison street. ll6-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16
Equine remedies best in the market.

VETERINARY Surgeons recommend the
Equine remedies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

POINTS OF EXCELLENCE:
Beauty and Elasticity Of Stitch.
Perfection and simplicity of ma
chinery.
Using both threads directly from the
spools.
No fastening Of seams by hand and
no waste Of thread.
Wide range Of application without
change Of adjustment.
The seam retains its beauty and FIRM
ness after washing and ironing.
Besides doing all kinds Of work done
by other Sewing Machines, these Ma
chimes execute the most beautiful and
permanent Embroidery and Ornamen-
tai work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

LiverpooI cotton market,

By s. p. and A. telegraph
LIVERPOOL, March Is, II a.m.-The market
is firm. Estimated sales for to-day. 10000
bales.
Middling Uplands.-. @l07s
Orleans gllI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

DRIED venison hams at Victor D.
Fuchs, Al Jefferson street. 37f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

If you want good old Megibben
whisky, go to 276 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

OFF RS:
LOUIS HANAUER, President.
M. L. MEACHAM, Vice President.
MARTIN GRIFFIN, Cashier.
III. II. GARTH, Assistant Cashier.
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The Democratic Executive Committee
ofSheIby county willmee at "Willetts,
81 Adams street, Thursday, March 18th,
at three o'clock pm. Every member is
requested to be present
]. J. DUBosE, Chairman.
Csc. S. RoBHiNs, Sec'y. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

HArs and keane.s Of every style at
n c. Hunters, 247 Main street. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

These goods are put up in pound and half
pound packages at the warehouse of the Great
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, N ew York,
and were introduced in this mark ct by us
about month ago. The satisfaction which
mand, demonstrate their superiority in point
Of cheapness and quality over any te as hereto
fore sold in Memphis.
LYTLE & SHIELDS,
1871 Nos. al and l43 Poplar street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

FULL lustre silk parasols, assorted col
ors, for 81.
Is REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

Why cannot liquor be sold in Mem
phis as cheap as in other citiesl Jake
Ely says it canl and leaves it to the
patrons of the Senate saloon to decide
regarding the quality. lie
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

ENrrY HoosHEADs WASrED.-Highesi
price paid for two hundred l2OO) empty
borsheads BIZ
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New York Cotton Market.

BY S. p. and A. Telegraph.l
NEW YORK, March l6, II ;3O..a m.-The mar
ket is firm and holders asking higher rates.
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II Il MI o " A L

IL Il MI OV A l.
MANHATTAN BANK HAS REMOVED
lNl from corner of Main and Madison to their
new office, NO. II MADISON STREET-offic
lately occupied by the Southern Life Insu-
rance Company.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

BIcLEr, MELLERsH q Co,
Is Corner Court and Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

~ FepR pairs gents genuine British
super-ssout half hose (full REGULAR for
81 90.
rs REVOLUTION Dollar sroRE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

The fastest assortment Of boys hats
at LEIDY & Cos. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

DRESS trimmings of latest styles at NJ.
c. Hunters, 247 Main street 7
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TEAS.
Teas at New York Prices |!

wv tention of hotels, clearinghouse and
housekeepers generally to our following price
list Of fine Teas:
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~. patriek,s nav.

The Irishmen of Memphis, ever true
to the memories and customs Of their ma
tive green Isle, as well as the institutions
of their adopted land, are preparing to
celebrate st. Patrick's day tomorrow in
style worthy of their race and history.
The following interesting programme has
been agreed upon for the day ard night;
The various societies will form in line
in front of the hall of the Hiber man Mu-
tual Relief Society, corner of Main and
Adams streets, at halfpast min o'clock,
and march to st. Patrick's Church, in
the following order:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

CD SEVEN pairs extra quality cotton
ribbed hose for 81 90.
l5 REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16

ONE latboat load Of ear-cOrn for sale
by HowEs & WOODBRIDGE,
IA No. Howard Row.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-16
AdditIonaI CIty News on FOURTH Page.

PITrsBURG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, office 2S2 Main
street, Bethel Block. 7
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ktt the difference.

On oGo occasion young aud zeal
Gus lawyer, not over puuctilious in his
allusions to tie court, nor very formal
in his manner, Was arguing n question
before II judge, and in the course of his
argument, 10y way OF illustration,
wished to suppose a case.
I'VE will suppose, your honor, said
he, that your honor woge to steal n
horse"
NO, no, no." interrupted the judge
Not at all not at all. 'Tain'ta sup
possible case, Mr.. s., taiat supposa-
bic case
"Vcry we'll, begging your honor
pardon" proceeded the eager lawyer,
with more zeal than prudence, wei y
well theD supposing that | should
steal horse"
"Ah, yes, yea, yes said the the
Judge that's very different thing
Very likely Mr.. s., very likely. Pro
cccd, Mr.. s."
Mr.. s. proceeded to take seat,
amidst,thc shouts Of his brethren, and
had the good sense to take the joke in
good pait, and repeat it often TO his
friends.
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Hlliins.,Ad,tsrieGirls.

ii husbands could be took on trial.
~ cooks are, tcw.tLilds Of them would
probably be retained, but there don't
soem trw lie any law fur this. There.
jsrc, giyls, yu will see that aitcryu git
man yu have got tu keep him even
II yu lose on him Consequently, If
yu have got any cold yttcls in the
house try him on them once 10 NhiIe
il securing scaSon and # he svalIers
rhem well aud says b. will take some
more he IL man who, when blue
Monday Guns, will wash well.
Don't mary a phcllo who is always
tcring bow his mother duz things
A mau whose whole helt lies in mu-
sick (oud not very hcfty at ,hail amt
no better for a husband than u seed
lilz powder, but il lie lovcs tew listen
while yu sing sum gentle ballad yu
will lind him mellow aud 50 sun.
But must say one thing. girls. IF
yu kan find brilht-cyed, healthy and
well ballas,cd boy, who looks upon
poverty ~ sassy as child Looks upon
Woalth-who had rather sit down on
curbsiuu in frupt ov the 5lh avenue
hotel and eat ham sandwich than tu
go inside and run ia debt fur biz diu-
ncr and tootL-pick-onc who IL armed
with the Kind of pluck that mistake.
defeat fur victory, my advice IL
mw take Kim body and sole
snare him in at unst, fur ho IL stray
trout, ov kind sliosc in our waters.
Take him, ray, and bAd onto him,
AZ hOrue,s build onto tree.
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PHILADA. g. READING R. R.


Through. Route TO .h G Susquehanna
YNIE Sbamokin & 1revorton Railroad
l. being completed, u through route is
opened between Hernoon ION the Susque-
hanna Riverl and fhihdsphiI. Trains
will run as follows:
EASTWARD.
No. ] Passenge, leaves. frevorion 8 10
q m,; Shamokin 40 a M; arrives at Phil
adelphia at ! 00p m.
No. 8 SPassenger leaves Herndon at o 80
1 M: Trevorion 10 OF n M; Shamokiu
@ 55 m,; arrives al Phila at O 45 p m.
No. 8 mixed, leaves Herndon at 40
Trevorton IL M; Shan okin ~ 81 p IN;
arrives at Pottsyille at 8 10 p IN. |
WESTWARD.
No. 9, Passenger. Leaves Philadelphia
8 Is m Shamokin a 90 p m Trevorton
4 30 p M; arrives at Herndon at 8 20 p M.
No. 8, mixel, Leaves Ashland al 7 80
q m; Sbamokin. o 80 Am; arrives at Tre-
yorton 10 o7 m; Herndon IL 20 p N.
No. 10, mixed, Leaves Ashland at 8 90.
p m; Shamokin 4 SO p m; arrives at
Trevorien at q so IN.
Passenger trains Nos. and 3imake
connection at Reading for Allentown. New
York, Lebanon, Harrisburg, Columbia
and Lancaster
Passengers arriving in Shamokin via
N G II W, about 10 q m, can sonnet with.
No 3 Passenger, at 10 65 o m, for Phila-.
dclpbia and Intermediate points. Those
arriving on the N g R W Passenger train
al l2 10 noon, can connect with No. 3,
uhfch loavAs 6knrne IA - 4 z " fou 49,
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Two QUARTS or Rum AND WATER.
A cunning topper being out Of money
and out Of credit devised the follow
ing scheme 10 get bis "bit;ers:" lie
took n four quart jug and filled it halt
full Of water and then directed his
steps to Mr.. Mdrray's store, aud or.
dercd to quarts Of rum. His order be.
ing honored, the grocer handed ont
the jug. and asked for the price Of the
rum.
81 haven't got any money said
tho topper.
Then hand me the jug, aud I will
pour tia rum back into the barrel,r
"Well, Mr. Murray, don't pour out
more than half because there were
two quarts in before | came here" ex-
claimed the rummy.'
Mr. Murray podrei out the two
quarts leaving two quarts OF rum and
water remaining there.
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COURT PROCLAMATION.

Nhereas The Hon. 8. s. Woods Presi.
w dent Judge of the judicial District
composed Of the counties of Snyder, Union
and Miillin and 4. X. Midleswarih and
George c. Meyer, Esqs Associate Judges
in and for Snyder county have issued their
prcceipt hearing date the the 23d day Of
May, 1870, ani TO me directed for
he holding ot su Orphans court, court
of Common Pleas, cturt Of Oyer and Ter.
miner aud General court Of Quarter Ses.
SION, of the rsace at Nidilcbure. for the
county Of Snyder on the Ith Monday. (be.
ing the @Gib day Of September, 1870. and
continue one week
Notice is therefore hereby given TO tie
Coroner. Justice Of the Peace aud Consta
bles in an for the county Of snyder, 10 ap-
pear ia their proper person With their rolls
records, inquisiiions, examinations and
o'ber rcmembranccs TO do those things
which OF their offices and in their behalf
pertain TO be done and witnesses aud per-
sons prosecuting ia behalf Of the Common
wealth against any person or persons arc
reIuirc!tD be then and there attending
aud not departing without leave at their
peril. Justices are requested to he punci- =
ual ia their attendance at the appointed
time agrccably to notes.
Given under my hand and seal at the
sheriff 5 office in Middleburg, the 23l day
of March, \. d., one thousand cigct
bunl and seventy.
JOHN ). WOLF, Sheriff
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-08-11

A nice little boy in Pittsburg, Pa,
went to the circus the other day, aud
amused himself throwing stones at the
elephant while he was drinking, When
ne got through the boy tried to propit-
late him by Offering him piece Of GIN
gerbread, Before accepting The cake,
the elephant emptied about siSty.four
gallons Of water, boer measure, over
the boy, aud then s!ung him 10 the
third tier to dry of. This boy is very
indifferent about circuscs now. He
says he doesen't care for them as much
us he used TO.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-08-11

We recently heard joke on two
Portsmouth drummcrs. While pass
ing house in Virginia, they observed
a very peculiar chimney unfinished,
aud il attracted their attention they
asked aaxen haired urchin standing
near the house if it "drawed well y
whereupon the urchin gave them the
singing retort; eyes, IL draws the
attention Of all fools that pass this
road"
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TIL f. POST.
niDDLEBURG....... AUGUST u, lsTt
w hat ~ Life

4 little crib beside the bel,
a little face above the spread,
a little frock behind tho door,
A little shoe upon the foor
4 little lad with dark brown hair,
a little bluc.eycd face and fair.
A little lane that leads to school,
A Little pencil, slate AMI rule.
a little bliihesomc. wius1me maid,
A little hand within hi. laid
a little cottage, acres four,
A liule old time fashioned store.
A little family gathered round
A little turf J. capcl. rear dcwcd mound
a line added ~ biz sil.
A little rest irOm Aarirs, tell.
a little silver u his hair;
\ little sIool, nul easy chair,
A liile night of earth III gloom;
\ little cor.cge to the tomb
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-08-11

AS Governor Fairchild, Of Wiscon
Fin, and friend were riding by rail
from Madison lately, two young ladies'
with their bcaux entered the crow ded
car, aud the distinguished gentlemen
surrendered their seats to the fair
ones. But great was their surprise to
sec the young men occupy their sca,s
and take their companione upon their
laps. by george" said the governor
I'VE might have done that"
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