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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22
A warming 70 Theater-Go,ers.

An amusing incident occur red the
other night at the National Theater,
Washington. In the front row o f the par
quette sat beautiful, bright little boy,
about three and halfyears old, whose ap-
pearanee and childish Though shrewd) re-
marks attracted much attention, and who,
with natural curiosity of childhood ask
ed he meaning of everything that struck
him as peculier, among which, the large
exodus Of gentlemen to take " a smile y
was one; he asked the friend who had
him in charge: Where are all these
people going2 Is the play over?" He
was told they were going to drink.
He watched them file past as he looked
over the front Of the parquette, and he
took stout elderly gentleman fairly
aback by asking him in a perfectly audi
BILE voice, Are you going to take a
drink" All in the vicinity fairly yelled
with laughter, and clapped hands with
delight doubtless to the astonishment of
that portion Of the audience who were
not within hearing Of the cause. 1t is
feared the old gentleman by his looks
thought that some one had prompted the
child, but such was not the case; it was
just as stated above.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

The Chinese in San Francisco began
on Sunday, Sd inst, their annual Feast
of the Dead which ia celebrated in the
Spring of the year, and kept up for sew
eral days. Throughout the day the
laboring Chinese took to the cemetery
all sort of conveyances, loaded with
roast pigs, fruits, pastry, etc. There all
the delicacies we're spread over the
graves of departed friends, and around
these tLSy al kuelt and bowed number
of times. Friends we're then Invited TO
partake with them of the refreshments
after which they returned to town. On
Monday the wealthier Cinnamon repaired
to the cemetery, and went through the
ceremonies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

Letter from John Slidell, received by
one of his friends in Louisville, says:
1T is now believed that the intended
wife of the Prince Imperial is to be the
Princess Maria Clotide of SAKE Weimar,
and not the daughter Of the Emperor of
Austria, as gossip has had il, The little
Princess Maria is pretty and rich, and
grsnd-daughier of Karl August, and con
seaueuIly granddaughter ofthe famous
Duchess Amaiia. II is a good atock,
and Napoleon knows what be is about. y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

4 Texas paper says that when Gen.
Reynolds received tho dispatch an
nouncing the reconstruction OF the Statf
he read it and handed it to citizen
with the remark Here, take your State
and run IL and presently added: feel
as If great weight had been lifted from
me; thank God am through with the
heaviest contract ! ever undertook. j
have done the best | could. | have a
clear conscience. wish the people OF
Texas the greatest prosperity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

A lady from Hayti, by the name of
Parqua, Of tropical hue and decidedly
exotic appearance, is making stir out
West in the character of public lectu-
rer, and is even mentioned as the prob
able rival Of Anna Dickinson herself
Her father was sea captain, and com
manded vessel in the African trade.
He once saw a comely young negress at
Madagascar, and, becoming smitten with
her charms took her home with him and
made her his wife. A few days after
giving birth TO her first child she died
Mrs. Parqua's father was killed in one Of
the revolutions of the country, and the
lecturer is the last of her family An
uncourtly critic compares her complexion
to Cuba Six "a dark olive, clouded
in spots She has HACK curiy hair,
straight nose, large mouth, small feet
and hands; is fond Of green and orange
colOred silks. and betrays a weakness for
frilled ckemises and red flannel petit
coats. Miss Dickinson must look 10 her
laurels f1tI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

To the parent whose son dies in
infancy" says the Louisville Courier
Journal. there I=ust be something
peculiarly soothing in the thought that,
no matter what may be the fate Of the
child in the next world, il can never be
come a member Of baseball club in
this "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22
WRAPPING PAPER.
Cane Wrapping Paper.

DBOWN. DILLARD 4 CO.. .2lfFRONT 81. &.
ID sole agents fer Howell Remlcy 4 Co. 3
Cane Paper. have nov or hand fuil supply
and general assortment Il si1es. which they
are offering RELow CIScHsATi P-cEs. b-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22
Funny.

Among the ofIioe-holders in the British
provinces in India are many natives,
who have studied English affera . fashion.
The Madras Atheneum gives some spec
linens: An ex-schoolmaster, petition
ing for cleskship, promises that ] and
nv family will ever cease to pray to the
humble Almighty to shower his blessings
on YOU for ever and ever. Another,
begging for an increase of salary on &C
count of the rise in prices, says My
pain and sufferings are impeachable, and
lie only in the comprehension of gentle
men Of your honorable disposition, ready
to open your bowels Of compassion to
sympathise with the afflicted. and by ex-
tending your gracious hand to shoulder
them from the civil darts Of this dear
CITY. A third makes the following ex-
cuse for absence: Please excuse attend
ing Office to-day, as my grandmother dis
patched her life, and want TO 20 toair:rg
place TO sec body fired and ashes put in
the hole A clerk complaining Of fever
and gapes, requests q days leave, as be
is unfortunately i'll by blessing Of God.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22
coPARTNERsHiP.
Copartnership Notice.

N. J. BIGLEY. GEo MELLKRsH. d. McMEAL.
WE HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED
w with US as a partner. DR.. ID. McMeal.
Tho firm name will be continued. We return
our thanks to the citizens of Memphis and
surrounding country for their liberal patron
age during the past. and respectfully solicit
continuance Of the same for the future; guar
anteeing always to furnish the best article of
coal at the lowest market rates. and to attend
to all orders promptly, with an aim solely 10
give satisfaction.
BIGLEY, MELLERSH 4 CO..
South Court and Main streets.
Memphis, April l, 1870 40-5S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22
TAILoRS.
Tailors' Notice.

UIRTH & PEPLow HAVE REMOVED TO
il No. p Gayoso street. two doors vest Of
Main. They are ready % DO work well and
cheap. Call and see the.e- -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22
PASSENGERS GOING EAST,
Via Louisville or Cairo,
SHOULD PURCHASE TICKETS BY THE
Erie & Atlantic & Great Western R'y


Forming the best and most comfortable line to
New York, Boston, and Northern and Atlantic
cities, with magnificent Palace Combined Day
and Night Coaches, through to New York
without change.
TWO EXPRESS TRAINS DAILY.
This is the only line fran Cincinnati TO New
York under ono management; the only line
nom CINCINNATI 70 New York without break q
Gauge; the only line whose trains run through
Ia New York without change; the only line
running coaches through without using com
promise wheels; the only line running Palace
Broad Gauge Coaches through without change.
~ II. you desire prompt time and certain
connections, finest scenery on the continent,
most comfortable cars in the world. most mag
ni6cent dining halls and ample time for meals,
and the safest, best, and most comfortable
route-go to New York by the ERIE AND Ar
LANTIc AND GREAr WESTERN RAILWAY.
Tickets by this line for sale az Gil Ticket
0fices through the South,
WM. r. BARR,
GcnH Passenger Ag't, n. Y.
W. b. SHATTUC.
Genl South'n Ag't, Cineinnati, %; l2-S9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

The stockholders Of the indianapolis
Qndiana) Hotel Company have decided
10 locate the hotel on lots 10, ii and y,
in square No. 1.-the property Of Wm-
Sheets and the GoldsbsTTy heirs-being
le5 feet on Pennsylvania street by 202l
feet dsep on Ohio street. The intention
is TO make ttc hotel strictly hrss-oiass in
every particular. iaFesting in the build
ing $50 600 TO 500, ,00e.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

Strong-minded women don't eat eggs.
They can't bear the yolk, you know.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
COMPTRoLLER's OFFICE,
NASHVILLE. January |, 1870.

STATE OF TENNESSEE, I
COMPTRoLLER's OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, January l, lS70.J
l, G. W. Blackburn. Comptroller of the
Treasury, do hereby certify that the Home
Insurance. Company. located at New Haven, in
the State of Connecticut, has produced to me
satisfactory evidence that said Company has
complied with all the requirements Of the laws
Of the State Of Tennessee imposed ON Insu-
rance Companies; and i further certify that
II. T. Tomlinson 4 Co., ag is ofsaid Company
have also complied with requirements of the
laws of the State, made and provided in such
cases: wherefore. said Home Insurance Com
pany has authority to take risks and transact
the business Of insurance in this State, at
Memphis, Tennessee.
G.. W. BLACKBURN,
Comptroller of Tennessee.
H. 7. TOMLINS0N & CO., AGENTS,
~ Madison ST., Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

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PUBLIC LEDGER.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22
Memphis and Louisville R. R.
CONDENSED TIME TABLE.
TAKES EFFECT FEB. I. 1870,

The 2.45 pm. train from Memphis leaves
daily. The 400 a. m. train leaves daily except
Sunday. Since the completion of the Ohio
river bridge at Louisville, the omnibus and
ferry transfer at that point is avoided.
Sleeping cars run through on the Ia y. al.
train from Memphis to Louisville, connecting
day cars, running through from Louisville to
Philadelphia and New York without change.
Berths, sections or state-rooms can be engaged
in through ears TO New York at Ticket Office,
Trains connect for Nashville and 81. Louis
as follows:
Leave Mempbis.,,,...... a.45 pm. 4.00a.m.
Arrive al Nasbyille....... 800 am. 600 pm.
st. Louis......-l0.00 pm. 1900 pm.
Ticket Office. 2S1II1 Main street. n0ar Jefier-
son and at Depot, head of Main street;
IF, H0lD, Superintendent.
Jas SPEED, Ticket Agent. 9-t2-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

e V xxxvII DHyIDENDi
Safest, Cheapest System of Insurance
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22

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Weekly Public Ledger,

Published every Tuesday at so PER annum Gin
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Communications upon subjects of general
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-22
STATEMENT OF THE
Washington Insurance Co.
172 Broadway, New York.
Cash Capital, 49, 100000!

A dividend of 49, eight per cent. is this day
declared payable on demand, in CASH, to stock
''' GEO. C. sATTERLEE, President.
HENRY WESTON, Vice President.
WM. X. L0THR0P, Secretary.
WM. A. SCOTT. Assistant Secretary.
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
COMPTRoLLER's OFFICE.
NASHVILLE, January !, 1870. an
O. w. Blackburn, Comptroller of the
Treasury. do hereby certify that the Washing
ton Insurance Company, located at Now York.
la the State of New York. has produced to me
satisfactory evidence that said Company has
complied with all the requirements Of the laws
OF the State Of Tennessee imposed on INSURANCE
companies; and further certify that IL. i.
Tomlinson a Co.. agents Of said Company,
have also complied With the requirements Of
the laws Of the State. made and provided in
such cases: wherefore. said Insurance Com
many has authority TO take risks and transact
he business Of insurance in this State at Mem
phis. Tennessee. <.,-,.,-,,.
Comptroller Of Tennessee.
H. T. TOMLNSON & CO., AGENTS,
IL Nndison ST., Memphis
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DG. BINS nei8g0
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H. 7. TOMLINSON & CO., AGENTS

IL Madison ST., Memphis.
QQ.HE ta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-09
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KENNEBEC SAVINGS BANK /!

Tru 81 g eSs
w r. HALLETT. RUSSELL EATON,
o. C. WHITEHOUsE, DEANE PRAY,
ORRIN WILLIAMSON.
Deuosits received ut the counter Of the
Freemans National Bank.
The net earnings of the Bank are dirsded
eueru sir months.
Loans made to Depositors on Depositing
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j. l.. ADAMS, Treasurer
Auril sth. 1870 nu
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SERENNE'S PAIN KILLING
MAGIC OIL
"tI WORKS LIKE A CHARM"

READER
Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil cures Toothache
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Neuralgia!
Renne's in-Killing Magic Oil cures Cholera MOT
bus .
Kennels Pain. Killing Magic Oil cures Rheumatism
Rennes Pain-Killing Magic Oil cures Skin diseases
Some folks seem to be proud of telling how ''lame
their shoulders are"-of my crck in the back"-or
81 have got the Scatca,"-and delight in Dragging
lawful folksn to use RENNE'S PAIN-kILLING
MAGIC OIL, faithfully we not only cure their
lameness and charm away their pains, but we &C.
tually take all that kind of "brag out of them and
they frankly own up, and say, 1T works like
charmp
Sold by all Druggists Merchants and Grocers. :,
II is put up in three Sizes and called Trial Size"
"Medium Size,n and Large Family Size" bottles.
VIM RENNE, Sole Proprietor and Manufac-
turer, PITTsFlELD, MASS. ,
Wholesale and retail in Augusta by Marshall
Whithed, Grocer. 1y27eow
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-12-15

the banks, the credit of the United
States will be secured for the redemption
Of notes. From this view of the policy OF
the country it follows that an amount
of $500, 100000 of the public debt will
remain unpaid, existing either in the
form of treasury notes in circulation with
out interest or in bonds owned by banks
and held as security for the redemption
of their notes, aud that only about 81
60O,0OO,0o0 of the principal of the debt is
subject to payment. The financial pros
pect though highly favorable, is not such
as to warrant important changes in the
revenue system At the present session of
Congress, but should tue result during
the coming year meet my expectations, it
will be possible at the December session of
the Forty Second Congress to make a
very material reduction in revenues with
nut imparing the ability Of the govern
ment to make satisfactory payments ofths.
public debt. The reduction already made
has been advantageous to the country, nor
only in the particulars indicated, but IL:
other respects hardly less important.
There is much evidence tending to show
that no other event since the conclusion q.
the war has contributed so much to the
diffusion of republican opinions in Europe.
The spread of these opinions stimulates
emigrationfrom Europe, and at the same
time prepares the way for the establish
men Of free institutions on that CONT
nent. Nor can there be any doubt that
he policy of accepting he debt as per
manent would retard emigration from Eu-
rope, especially the reading and reflect
ing classes. Whatever arguments may b.
adduced, or whatever theories advaucrc.
the fact must ever remain that the public
debt is public evil. 1t is especially bur
densome to the laboring classes, and l.
therefore in their interests to provide for
the constant reduction Of the exls'ing ~
tional debt This policy will not prevent
such changes in the revenue system, from
time to time, AZ will equalize the in.vlta-
BILE burdens of our present condition, and
within comparatively short period taxes
may be renewed from many articles of
prime necessity. 1t is an occasion OF sat
isfaction that no other nation has ever
passed through great war with 81 slight
shock to industry ard business. Speclr
ic information aud general int, lllgenct
from various parts of the United States
show that ali Glasses, and especially tn.
laboring classes, are in the enjoyment or
more than the average prosperity, wht t.
er tested by experience in this conntrl or
by the present condition of other nations
No reason can be found, however, III th
present favorable condition Of public and
private affairs, for negiecting any proper
measure for equalizing and diminishing
the burden Of taxation, but it does
justify the statement thaG the nation can
make provision for the public debt in the
Way recommended without embarrassing
industry or rctarding its progress.
{Si0ned) GEO. :. boutwell,,
Secretary of the Treasury.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-12-15
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