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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1870-03-08

Al experience goes to demonstrate 10 a farm
cr that the mower Manufactured within fifty
milce Of his farm is worth twenty dolltrs more
to wear ont than one made three hundred miles
away.
Our Shops are now wi hin few hours ride
of your farms aud when that GRAND ENTfR-
PRISE is accomplished that will plScc u, in hi
RECrCDMMu NICATIONW It'll YOUR BEAU
TIFUL VALLEY BY RAILin ride of an hour
should not this consideration alone determine
your choice.
We shall not ask you however to pay US $50
ii >rc for this Superior Mehne thin you would
pay for other good machines, butNE SHALL
HEREAFTER oIer you the additional corsidc-
ration Of the lowest price.
All communications addressed TO MS or our
Agent, 4. Il. CAMP, Stowe, will receive iameli-
ate attention.
EpW'D 4. SNfrr,
JOHN v. hkWTON. ... lfmG
..Et. st. Adams Foundry Co..
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1870-03-08

PILES. \ MISSIONARY WHO HAD SIPPE8-
a. = .a.s, H.,.s "a, YVES cured, AID vii s~GA
Tho ceipt Tree. Kay. fUS1 Err Dl1,
l2w! Jersey CITY, n. J.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1870-03-08

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Eoston, Mass, CT st. IL uis Nh.
CAUTION.--Bowaro e ail kgents selling Ma.
chin,s under The same name ~ ours unlos1 they
cnn -hew y Certificate Of Agency signed by ~ We
fiintl not hold ourselves rcsponsitls for woribirr
machines sold tycthcr parties. and hlll proeetute
all parties either vcllinI or using achihcs under
this mime t. the full crteSt of tho Inv, unloss tdeb
machines were obtained frcm us ly cur Agents.
DO MT 10 imposed upon hy parties who eopy eur
adyertiscments and cI~lsTs snI s%er worthic4s
racfrit-s "A q lsss ft7,- f,rN
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1870-03-08
FARMERS OF LAOIIAE COUNTY,

the distribution and sale Of our
BUCKEYE NOV Frs,
together with The Increasing Demand for them
enables us to offer them Mt Lower Price.
Hereafter VIC will sell the No. , Mower, with
improved brace, and new adjustable crank shaft
box, and improved guard,
lt.-3 in. cut, at Sll0.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1870-03-08
Vim Knit 10000 stitches in Que minute.

This machine will run either backward ar forward
with equal facility; makes the came stitch AZ b
hand. but far superor in every respect.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1870-03-08

The considerations that should induce
YOU to buy Of us in 1870 are
That the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
A SAD STORY.
A Young Wife in Brooklyn Makes
Three Attempts At suicide-POt-
son, The Razor, The River.

A Young Wife in brooklyn Makes
Three Attempts at Suicide-POt.
son, The Razor, The River.
About three months ago a handsome
young Brooklyn man, Edward Conklin,
twenty-five years Of age, met at an even
ing company a Miss Booze, a charming
young lady, the daughter of an express
man in good circumstances. A mutual
liking was the result, friendship ripened
into love, and in one short week they
were married. The young husband
proved to be as poor as he was good
looking, and left his bride at the house
Of her father because he had no home
for her. Mr.. Booze being opposed to
supporting the pair in idleness turned
them both out, and Mrs. Conklin went to
live with married sister, Mrs. Lasavalt,
living on Adams street. While here,
neglected by her husband, the young
wife became desperate, and procured
and swallowed some cyanide Of potas-
sium, used By MF. g., photographer, in
his business. n ft
Antidotes were administered and the
unfortunate young woman's life saved
with great difficulty. While yet conva-
lescent she made another determined at
tempt upon her life by cutting her throat
with razor which she found unexpect-
edly. This time her repentant husband
saved her, and it was hoped more re-
signed state of mind had resulted, and
she remained quiet and listless for some
time. But yet, once again, did this.des-
perate and unhappy young woman at
tempt suicide. She was seen by her hus-
band to leave the house, unobserved, as
she thought He followed her to the
river, and for the third and last time
saved her from death, just as she was
Jumping of the pieE Her friends are
now guarding her with strict care and
hopes Of her recovery are entertained.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE TUESDAY EVENING DECEMBER g. 1870

FREQUENT existence Of this monster is,
conceive, eminently theoretical and un-
substantial; and "that such a man is
fawned on by his friends is simply, as
my experience goes, preposterous, and
certainly with us, | am happy TO say, Is
untrue. ..,.,f,...,. Il.
/ do not for moment suppose that
there are not very bad and licentious
men, and men who are to great extent
the slaves Of their passions; but that
these are the men that cause the fall Of
so many of the opposite sex, / deny; the
fact is, there is a moral want. There is
a NAL du fond with some girls, often
manifesting itself when they are very
young, that we cannot well explain.
How is it, otherwise, that there will be
FIVE daughters, one will go wrong and
nothing will reclaim her, and the four
could not be induced to err; or q virtu-
ous mother will have an only daughter
and yet she will fall and be irreclaim-
able2 How is it that so few-indeed, /
doubt if any-cases Of real and heartfelt
reformation occur, and that even after
years of restraint they will again lapse
and become more corrupt than ever2
There is moral defect which, much as
It may be lamented, is very difficult to
combat, and the same deficiency which
led to their early fall still swerves them
from virtues path when to all appear
ance some hope may have been ava
kened as to their security.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
INSURANCE.
>~~-~~-~--~~>~~>~--~---~-~
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
OFFICE: NO. o UNION STREET.

First Question-How much per annum will
II cost a man of thirty-fye to insure his life in
Answcr-slS4 for 81, 900 policy.
Second QuestiOn-How much will il cost in
the Masonic Mutual Assurance Association Of
Memphis? Ha
Answer-About s37 50, payable at intervals.
See table of standard authorities at our ofiice.)
Third Qgestion-Why this difference for the
Answer-lst. Because by this plan the Asso-
citation only calls for enough in initiation fees
(the interest upon which will finally pay work.
ing expenses), and the S2 at death to pay losses.
I'd. If there are no deaths, no tax.
Fourth Questi0n-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 ofinsurance upon
the Mutual plan the same in all respects, save
as to chargesY
$500 policies, and is kept to that standard in
numbers, there is no difference, except that
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 Question-Will policy. holder in this
Association receive diyidendY
Answer-Yes; from all accumulation which
may accrue from forfeiture and surplus interest
Seventh Question-How are your funds in
vested?
Answer-Under direction of the Finance
Committee, on unincumbered real estate, val
ued at twice the amount Of the Investment, or
undoubted city acceptance.
Eighth Questi0n-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, IN
amount in excess Of any amount it will be at
one time called upon to pay on the death Of
member.
We insure from Is to 50 years. 32-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
A Play ON Plays,

Some ingenious man, who had little
else to do, has strung all the current
PLAYS in London into the following mar
rative: !,
don Carlos" liking Of the Hills, .
after encountering many Sharps and
Flats" and experiencing many Shifting
Scenes in a Workman's Life, was on
his way home from "The War on the
Frontier "The Soldiers Return was
looked upon with delight, as everybody
thought he had "Strayed Away. Among
the first to greet hiu was Little En- ly
whom he had returned to marry, bat her
father, Jolly Joe" The Kings Fool, !"
who did net believe in Cupboard Love,
would not consent TO their union unless
she decided on Taking the Veil "a
Day After the Wedding" This she, of
course, refused, and while she and her
father were talking the matter over,
"The Pilgrim of Love- Dick
Turpin," formerly one Of the Scamps
of London" but now FTae Wandering
Minstrel" came in and said 10 the Don:
"'Mv Wife's Dentist, your Wicked
Uncle and Old Gooseberry are
'iTwixt Ak and Grown to take advan-
tare Of Fortunes Frolic aud Put
Yourself in his Place The Don started
bv the Overland Route sHd after
passing through" The Streets OF Paris
hBy Day and Night, arrived at his
uncles garden, which was overrun with
Weeds and Flowers. He there saw
THE Two Roses sticking in The
Hole in the Wall" behind which was
concealed the looked-for treasure. When
this came to the knowledge Of Joe, he
being "Kind to a Fault, altered his
mind and gave his consent. ~ 2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
AUTOTYPY.
Production of Positive Pilot,
graphic Pictures.

eh"PAAso
From the London Art Journal.l -
The modes of producing positive pho
tographic pictures, to which we are now
about to refer, depend not on the change
of shade, but on the change of texture,
effected by solar or electric light in the
substances employed. Gelatine, com
bined with bichromate of potash, is the
medium employed, and the result pro-
duced by light on this mixture of matter
of organic origin with an inorganic chem
ical compound is to render it insoluble
in water
On this principle depends the process
employed in what is called autotypy A
film, or layer, about the thickness of a
sheet of fine cardboard, is formed of gel
atine and sugar, or gelatine and kind Of
soap mixed with lamp black, sepia, or
any other desirable coloring matter, and
rendered sensitive to light by immersion
in weak solution Of bichromate of
potash. This layer, which is called the
tissue, is exposed to light in immediate
contact with the negative which it is de-
sired to copy, the light passing through
the latter on to the tissue. After
due exposure, the length of which is
measured, not by the sand-glass, but by a
very simple and elegant instrument
called the actinometer, the tissue is laid
on a support, which in the first instance
was paper, but which now is zinc, slight
lywaxed over, and immersed in slightly
heated water. The portions of tissue act
ed on by the light remain coherent; the
remainder of the geatne dissolves, and
washes away like thick ink The light
penetrates according to its intensity, so
that the portions Of tissue which receive
the greatest amount Of light are rendered
insoluble to a greater depth than the less
Illuminated parts, and the shades on the
negative are represented by thicker and
thicker portions of tissue. In fact, the
positive, in this stage is model in low
relief, giving the lights and shades in
precisely the same way that porcelain
plaque or lamp-shade gives its delicate
gradations of tint by actual modelling in
intaglio. The modelled pigment picture
thus produced in insoluble gelatine is
fixed on paper by simple and elegant
process, and is the actual fac simile or
autotype which is acquired by the pur-
chaser. P
The effect of some of the pictures thus
produced is admirable. For some pur
poses nothing can be wished better. The
chemical durability, orressting to fading,
is absolute. The reproduction Of GER
tain objects, such, for instance, as a
charcoal or chalk drawing, may be made
a perfect fac-simile of the original. Some
,.f4 4ka, Il Nf Raf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
Al" WHO, Costume.

An amusing story Is told by Rev. j.
G. Wood, in his recently published
Natural History Of Man, illustrative
of the power exerted by fashion even on
savage minds. 1t appears that an Eng
lish vessel reached an African port a
large part Of her cargo consisting Of
iron wire, nearly the whole Of which was
bought by the natives and straightway
disappeared, the crew being left TO con-
lecture what had become Of IT, But soon
the solution Of the mystery gas found,
for the KaiiiF bellies appeared in a new
and striking costume Some of them
had visited towns inhabited bv Euro
peans, and there had seen some wire
cages hanging outside drspers shops,
and which .hsy -arS snia were the fagh-
ionable attire Of European ladies' This
fact so fred them to emulation that as
soon as the boat laden with wire ap-
peared they trHded for the new commod-
ity, went away and made cages such as
they had seen, and with them adorned
their charms, not having the slightest
idea that anything but wire was neces-
sary 10 put them in full European cos
tune.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
The IOCK sTITCH which \

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-THIRD LESS cotton than
any other kind of stitch. Being the same
on both sides, it is not necessary to use
the extremely fine sewing cotton required
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, 1870-12-06

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, 1870-12-06

NJ. Yvou, the painter Of Mr.. A. 7.
Stewards great picture :" The Apotheosis
Of America" has, for the present. be-
come a resident Of London, and an
nounced his intention Of opening an
academy Of at Cor ladies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06

Its 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.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06

1t possesses the very great advantage
of carrying the work in the natural way
from left to right-which enables the
operator to handle the work more readily
and to sit upright; while machines which
carry the work from the operator require
an inclination Of the body forward (detri-
mental to healthy and are hard and tire
some TO use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06

A colored gentleman in Georgia wa
gered ten dollars that he could drink
quart Of Atlanta whisky. The money
was promptly paid TO his widow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
LUMBER.
LUMBERI IUMBERl

WARD ESTABLISHED IN Isfz. ~
n connection With our larEo nn1 we'll ae-
lected stock of Dry Lgmbcr. ua haFe or saw
mill in the Navy Yard. uith . cararIfy of AZ.
teen thousand feet per day also. ohlnels and
made Shingles; Pruning ani ss-+=fnaIrn
Lamb Eert on hani Dress LumbcI n 81
kinds; White and clIoa fIne, Cypress an1
frncinf. Red Crdar Eenes Pests.
ard ieot Y y ~ .rric4 e., 1eaI riltfs.
s.dL1a-I u. L. 4 ]. N. c0clnAA.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06


Eight lines of nonpareil. solid. constitute a
square.
Displayed advertisements will be charged
according to the SPACE occupied, at above
rates-there being twelve lines Of solid type to
the inch. tt
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion. r
Special notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
Notices of deaths and marriages. twenty
cents per line. -.
Advertisements published at intervals will
be charged one dollar per square for each in
sertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior in.
ducements, both rs to rate of charges and
manner of displaying their fav0rs.
All bills for advertising are due when con-
tracted and payable on demand. h
All letters, whether upon business or other
wise, must be addressed TO.
II. WEHITMORE,
puhlisher and proprietOr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06

1t 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.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
CONFECTIONERY.
CHAS. HOWARD
Ladies Oyster 6 RefreShment
II a R L OR >,
no. 2s7 MAIN STREET


TEERR HIS CUSTOMERS CAN BE
w served NJ an hours with the most deli
rious Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Cakes. Coniec-
tions and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
Weekly Public Ledger,

Published every Tuesday ut So per annum lin
advanced; clubs of Eve or more, 81 so.
Communications upon subjects of general
interest to the public are at all times accept
able. I.r HgF tFF d.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT bo returned.
RATES OF ADVERTISING IN DAILY.
First insertion. 90 per square.
Subsequent insertions.......... so
For one week 3 90
For two weeks. 30
For one month...................... 7 SO
RATES OF ADVERTISING IN WEEKLY.
first insertion. .:.........Sl W per square.
Subsequent insertions........... so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
OYSTERS ~ EVERY STYLE.

Hisrooms are comfortably and conveniently
arranged. and guests vii receive prom -
tention. Give him q oall. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-06
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS

Its yearly sales are larger than those
of all other Sewing Machines combined.
This fact alone is the surest test Of its
merit and superiority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-05

NEW YORK, Feb A. Cotton favOrs buyers; sales
S Ss9 bales; Middlng uplands 25sG Flour saes 69Oo
Dds; State and Western dull and favors buyers
superfne to fancy State 4 80 a 5 90; supertine to
choice Western 8 60 a 10; Southern dull and
a511eopng sales 400 bbls.; common to choice 90 g
No: Spring at II "a 20, Winter Red Western
% 70 9o q 29a Corn without decided change; sales
81 SS0 bush Oats irregular and unsettled; sales
o. ooo bush; State SO a 60c; Western 533 a 54c.-
Desi steady and unchanged; sales % bbls. Pork
q. shade trmer; sales 500 bbls.; mess at 26 20 q
~ oo; prime % 500 90 90. Lard opened steady and
closed heavy; sales $50 tierces steam at 154 q 6tc;
, Western free at 9s q &c. Sugar firm; sales $50
dull; sales 274 bbls New Orleans at 20 a 76c Tall
ow unchanged sales 105, 900 Tbs. at 10 a O4c. Lin
steam ID. -
CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-Flour in fair demand; Spring
extras at 8 so q 800. Wheat active; No. at soy q
re; sales No, atss q soc; afternoon irregular with
ia'r demand at S01 a S0sc for NO.2, Corn quiet
and lower for old, with sales at 70a a re for regular
and fresh receipts; in the afternoon dull and nomi
sales OF No. at 50 a soc. Rye frmer; No. at CSC
Barley quiet and unchanged. High Wines firm at
70 sS in wood and iron bound at sSc. Provisions
25 80 seller March. Lard weaker and less active al
14a q 15c. Bulk Meats quiet at 10c tor dry sailed
rib sides loose. Hogs advanced 10 g 15c, live hogs
sales at 90 q 70 for common extra; prime dresse
hogs active and in good demand so q 10 81, di-
gliding on 200 zSs. Cattle without change.
Hogs dull and lower; sales at 500 q rs. Dressed
hogs at 10 20 q 10 50 receipts 1850 head. Provisions
dull with no demand; Mess Pork sold at 26 so. Bulk
meats held at 104 "a 10ac for shoulders, 1874 a 1870
for clear rib Sides tor clear sides loose wit no
sales. Bacon, shoulders at 124 a 12Ic clear rib
sides Is q l54c; sides 15ac hams 1S5 a l9c ior sugar
cured. Lard held at Is q Ice for steam and kettle.
Green Meats dull at SIC for shoulders, liz a 12c 10
clear rib sides, and 1S4 q 14c for hams.
MILWAUKEE, Feb 4. Flour unchanged Wheat
heavy at 86c for No. 1, and sole for 2. Corn and
other grains nominal.
DETROIT, Feb. 4.-FloVr active at 3 90 a 3d.
Wheat, extra White firm at Is q 20; other grades
weak; No. White at 90 q 10, Harley democrat.
lied and buyers offer 20 per GENITAL
NEW ORLEANs. Feb. 4.-Cotton in fair demand
ana firm; Middling 244 a 24Jc. Sugar firmer; prime
III q life. Moasses shade better; prime at 6S q
Tic.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Feb. 4.-Cotton quiet and
nothing doing, the ssormy weather preventing bust
ness; Middlings 2a4 q 24ac; Sea Island 4Oc.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 4.-The Cotton market closed dull
and easier; Middlings 2Si q 232c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-05

The doOr-mat robbers are about again. Our
citizens are advised to look out for them. The
practise of ringing door-bells and running
away is also in vogue and we would inform the
young scamps that if caught an example will
be made of them.
Yesterday morning lady residing at the
upper part of Congress St., saw an Irish wo-
man passing the house, and, having letter
she wished to put in the mail, she asked her if
she would deposit it in the letter box near at
hand The woman said yes and took it.
The lady watched her from the window and
saw her getting into hack. She called her
as she was passing, and asked her what she
had done with the letter. The woman said
she had put it in the letter-box. "Why no y on
havn't,' said the lady "for you havn't been to
the box" The woman insisted, and on investi-
CATION it was found she had put it in an order
bon for soap hanging on store door.
A stranger in town during the late Peabody
ceremonies was observed to get into corner
and STOPPING down, very carefully draw from
his bootleg a flask of liquor and take snip
per-" On being questioned why he carried it
in there, he said that was the way he had to do
when last in Portland some fifteen or twenty
years ago if he wanted drink, and was not
aware OF any change having taken place since
He conlounded then and now.
Hale's window, corner of Middle and Free
Sls., is very attractive at the present time. He
displays beautiful painting by M. f. II. De
Haas, entitled moonlight on the Sea-" A
Harvest scene" by f. D. Williams. two capt.
tally executed little game pieces,by Bradbury,
one a rabbit aud the other a wood duck, and
some splendid photographs of the Monarch
and Peabody Fleet, by Black of Boston.
Chief Engineer Shock who was ordered
here to Portland to inspect the Monarch. was
in town the other day and has left for Boston.
A magnificent day yesterday, but singing
cold. The thermometer at o'clock in the
morning stood at 10 below zero in some local.
ties in the city and in others at one degree
above.
The sleighiug in the city was excellent yes
terday and Congress ST., was very gay; not
few of the officers from the fleet were enioyin!
the exhilerating pastime.
The Moravian, Capt. Brown, will sail TO
Liverpool this afternoon.
The Young ladies Of the Misses Symond
school gave social party at Congress Hall,
Thursday evening.
The Cumberland Bar have their annui
dinner at the United States Hotel next Mon
day evening
A couple of English gentlemen at sle'g
riding yesterday came to grief as regards the
team.
Owing TO the cold weather yesterday fe
people visited the fleet in the morning, but
larger numoer went down in the afternoon.
We were told yesterday that the crew of tn
Monarch suffered good deal from the extrem
cold 'hat prevailed during the day.
Loring, Short & Harmon, under the Fa
mouth Hotel, will publish in a few DAYS a
account oft the Peabody ceremonies, from the a
rival ofthe fleet to.the departure of the remain