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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-16
Lexington Gossip.

Correspondence Louisiana (Mo.) Journal.l
We have had an "affaire d'amour ="
in our city lately which caused consider
able gossip among the natives" A
certain lawyer of Lexington, Ky, had
courted and afianced one of the bellies
of this place, whom Madame Rumor said
was quite wealthy. The young lady,
however, believing thatthe lawyer wished
to marry only her money, went to the
County Clerk, about week before the
wedding day, and all her property turned
over TO her father, for she had received
it from her mother and grandmother.
Much to the credit of the lawyer, this
strange freak of his betrothed daunted
him not, but at the appointed time and
place the two were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony The twain are
now visiting friends in Virginia.
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Presence of Mind.

The story of that Ingenious and able
woman in Maine, who lost her way one
night while driving through rain-storm,
and who, instead Of giving up and freez-
ing to death with her baby, unhitched
the horse, overturned the sleigh, crept
underneath, and slept comfortably in the
buffalo robes till help came, finds an an
tithetical anecdote concerning woman
in Texas who displayed equal executive
ability in a much hotter emergency.
This Texas woman lives about mile
from the little town of Waco, and a long
distance from neighbors She discovered
her house on fire one day. The woman
did not sit down and shriek as the girl
of the period might have done. She
at once summoned her forces, consisting
of one negro man, three ladies and four
little children. Bring water" she said,
and ssturate every blanket on the
place; and here, Lewis, take your AK and
come with me" A hole was speedily
cut through the roof, and while the Others
brought blankets and water, this woman
and her assistants on the outside spread
them over the flames, the fire was put
out, and the house saved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-16

There was a panic recently at Ottawa,
Canada, eoncerninga supposed epidemic
Of smallpox Fifty members Of the Do
minion Parliament rushed OF u be vac
cinated, and as It was the lst Of April,
and the usual lymph was scarce, the
doctor vaceinated them ali with cream.
The matter came from the co.,, so there
could be no complaint made. How il
took IS not stated; perhaps Il will
establish a thirst for milk instead Of
stronger liquors, and in that way do more
good than was intended.
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CONvEN TION.
COUNTY JUDICIAL CONVENTION.
DEMocRArIc EXECUTIVE Con. RooMs,(
MEMPHIS, April Z, 1870.
4 T A CALLED MEETING OF THE DE


AT A CALLED MEETING OF THE DEM
N ocratic Executive Committee. held this
day, the following resolutions were adopted (:
WHEREAS, 1t becomes necessary for a more
thorough. organization of the Democracy OF
Shelby county, and to conserve the best inter
ests of our people by pr senting suitable can
didates to represent the Democracy of Shelby
county in the approaching election for judicial
Resolved, That it becomes necessary to call
n convention for the purpose of nominating
candidates tor judicial Offices.
Resolved, That ward and district meetings
be held on the 10th instant Mt half-past seven
pm. in the city. and at three pm. in the
districts.
Resolved. That the mode of choosing dole
gates shall be BY ballot. The persons receiving
the highest number Of votes shall be the dele
gates.
The following is the apportionment of the
respective districts and wards: --3.s.
First District, 2 delegates; Second Il Third,
2; Fourth, 2; Sixth, 2; Seventh, 2 Eighth, 2 I;
Ninth, 3; Tenth, 3; Eleventh. 2; Twelfth, l;
Thirteenth, | Sixteenth. 8; Seventeenth, /.
First Ward, delegates: Second, g.; Third,
q Fourth 4 ntb Fin. sixth seventh
OF the Fifth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Dis
tricts (outside the city are allowed each one
deleeate. far M
The following programme is suggested to the
Il. The Conyention to meet at Assembly
Hall, Main street, on Monday, the 18th inst,
at IL am.
2. The Chairman of the Executive Commit
tee to call the Convention TO order.
8. The appointment of temporary Chair
man and Secretary.
4. The appointment Of Committee on Gre
dentials.
S. Permanent organization.
6. The Committee recommend that the Con-
yention adopt the time-honored Democratic
rule requiring two-third vote TO elect.
The primary meeting in the wards of the
city, for the purpose of electing delegates TO
the County Judicial Convention, will be held
on Saturday, 10th inst, at ~ pm, at the fol-
lowing places:
FIRST Ward--Northeast corner of jackson
and Main streets.
Second Ward Council Room, Exchange
Bsilding.
Third Ward = Esquire Kiernan's Office,
Adams street.
Fourth Ward-Stillman Hall. Second street.
Filth Ward-Municipal Court room. Second
street
Sixth Tard-Waldran Block, Main street.
Seventh Ward-Ferguson Hall.
Eighth Mard---Poplar Street Market House.
Ninth Ward---Chelsea House.
Teuth Ward---Mississippi House.
And that the voters of the districts vote at
their respective voting places.
j. j. DUB0SE. Chairman,
Jos. BAkRKRE. Secretary. &-l
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RAILROADS.
Memphis and Louisville R, R,
CONDENSED TIME TABLE.
TAKES EFFEoT FEB. 7. 1870.
RAILROADS.

The 2.5 pm. train from Memphis leaves
iaily. The 800 an. train leaves daily except
Sunday, Since the completion Of the Ohio
river bridge at Louisville, the omnibus and
ferry transfer at that point is av 1ided.
Sleeping cars run through on the 2. As pm
train from Memphis 70 Louisville. connecting
Al Louisville with Silver Palace sleeping and
day cars. running through from Louisville -
Philadelphia and New York without change.
Berths. sections or state-roOmscel be engaged
in through cars to New ierk al Ticket Office.
237k Main street.
Trsins connect for Nashville and St. Louis
as fsllowss
Leave Memphis.....--.....- rs pm, Aeoa.m.
Arrive at Nashville 9.oo a.m. 6.00p.m.
F" st. .Louis....,,,.-le. ~ pm. Zoo pm.
Ticket Ofice, 9sf3z Main street. near JeFer-
son; and az Depot, head Of Main street,
.. 7. BOYD. Superintendent.
Jas. SPEED. Ticket Agent. 9-62-f
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A pleasant story has lately circulated
about Count Bismarck A country cler-
gyman, an old fellow-collegian of the
Counts, was anxious to get his son into
the marines, and atlength summoned up
courage 10 address his quondam CON-
rade, entertaining. however, but faint
hopes Of the great Minister remember
ing him. Not being much in the habit
Of writing to grandees, the good man
could not for some time determine how
10 begin. ba. q; length commenced his
letter Your Highness." He coon re-
eeived the following in reply; " You old
blockhead, YOU do you think have for
gottea the happy time when We studied
and drank together IL Gottenberg. and
when we we're so often waiting on each
other? And, now, how can you address
me in such foolish Eay2 Pray, never
again call me Highness Let US con
tinue on the same terms as Of old. As
to your boy. send him to me. Ill take
care Of him"
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LABOR.
FFF W FFS 55f :
V,O THE WORKING CLASSES.

We are now prepared to furnish all classe
with constant employment at home, the Who'll
of the time or for spare moments. Business
new, light and profitable. Persons of either
sex easily earn from 30 cents to s. per evening.
and q proportional sum by devoting their
whole time to the business. Boys and girls
earn nearly as much as men. That all who see
this notice may send their address, and test
the business, we make this unparalleled offer:
To such as are not well satisfied, we will send
81 TO pay for the trouble of writing. Full par
ticulars, valuable sample (which will do q,
PLE's LITERARY CoMPANION-one of the lareesI
and best family newspapers published--all
sent free by mail. Reader. if you want per-
manent, profitable work, address
L. @. ALLEN & CO.,
Aa Augusta, Maine.
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HOTELS.


TrHE franklin HOUSE. AT RA-
Il leigh Springs. viii BE- open for guests as
a frst-class house from
May 10, 1870.
Parties wishing to furnish thsii ssn rooms.
or q choice of the same. caa d % prio- %
above date.
Address in Neuphis, No. e6 Front street.
S-5i g PaAIr, Proprietor.
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carlotta Patti is going to Brazil

Miss Emily Schonburg Is said TO have
appeared in Philadelphia before large
aud aristOsratic audiences.u
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WRAPPING PAPER.

Cane Wrapping Paper.
DROWN. DfLLARD 4 CO.. IA FRONT ST.,
ID sole agents Tor Ac-ell Henley Co-
md renG-al assortment q si1cs, which they
afc Offering BEL0w CINCINNATI PA-cEs. 81
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TAILoRs.
Tailors Notice.

TIREH = PEPLOW HAVE REMOVED TO
IT Ne - Uayos1 street. two darrs uerf n
Main. They ere ready g. DO uork veil afd
cheap Cal and zee fts-a. E-5-
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ANNOUNCEMENTS. A


Chancellor First Chancery Court.
.CARUTHERS is a candidate for Chan
cellor of the First Chancery Court.
Z Judge of First Circuit Court.
G.. P. Foute is candidate for the Office Of
Judge of the First Circuit Court of Shelby
county, at the ensuing May election; subject
to the action of the Democratic Convention.
G. W. HEISKELL is a candidate for Judge
of the First Circuit Court of Shelby county.
p. T. SCRUGGS is a candidate for Judge of
the First Circuit Court of Shelby county.
Election, 18th of May, 1870. ia4 fs
Judge of Second Circuit Court.
We are authorized to announce J. A. AN
DERS0N as q candidate for Judge of the
Second Judicial Circuit of Shelby county.
Atty General of Criminal Court.
thereby announce myself as candidate for
Attorney General of the Criminal Court, at
the ensuing judicial election.
teH L. A. RYAN.
We are requested to announce MOSES
WHITE as a candidate for Attorney General
of the Criminal Court.
Weare authorized to announce B. NEW
TON HART as candidate for the Office of
Attorney General of the Criminal Court, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic Conven-
tion of Shelby county. Election in May.
We are authorized to announce JOHN s.
KERR as candidate fore the Office of Attor-
ney General of the Criminal Court.
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BLAcKsMITHs.
MEDICAL.
DE. Adams. of Chicaga.

THE CHAMPION OCULIST AND AURIST.
Il and Chronic Disease Physician, i stopping
at the Commercial Hotel.
Private diseases made a speciality. ST
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STATE OF TENNESSEE, }
CoMPTRoLLER's OFFICE,

pTAIE UF IENNkSSEE,
COMPTROLLER s OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, January l, 1870.
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-
ii. T. Tomiinson 4 Co., ag't 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
Memphis, Tennessee.
G.. W. BLACKBURN,
Comptroller of Tennessee.
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Chancellor First Chancery Court
J. p. CARUTHERS is candidate for Chan
cellor of the First Chancery Court.
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-04-06

rJNHE CELEBRATED RICHARDSON BOOTS
i Light Kip, S5; French Kip, SIS; French
Calf S5; at c. KRATZER'S
March s,fo. Opposite the Jail.
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for the farmer.

In digging drains for pipe, experience has
demonstrated that the cut for the tile should
be made only largo enough to admit laying
them correctly, as they will thus be less
liable to get out of place, and there will be
much less loose dirt to work into the joints
and obstruct the flow of water. The ditch
should be filed as fast as practicable 'ha'
nothing may disturb the level OF the drain
or obstruct it by displacing even one ne ii'e
Where good tile can be had at tweiVe 10
fifteen dollars per thousand, OF length
that sixteen will lay rod, farmers and others
who have used both aver that tile Is cheaper
than stone, where the stone costs only the
quarrying and picking up. drawing and
laying, leaving out of the question the better
quality of the drain laid with tile
Methodist.
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Musical GooDS-Violins Flutes, Fifes. Ac-
Nl eordeons, Claronets Harmonious. Violin
Strings, Bridges, Keys. and Tail Pieces, Tuning
Forks, Preceptors ard Music Paper.at
c. KRATZER's, Opposite the Jail.
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CLEARFIELD ACADEMY

Tho Third Session of the present Scholastic
year of this Institution. will commence on Mon
day, the 7th day of February. 1870.
Pupils can enter at any time They will be
charged with tuition from the time they enter to
the close of the session.
The course of instruction embraces everything
included in a thorough, practical and sccom-
pIished education of both sexes.
Tho Principal having had the advantage of
much experience in his profession, assures Pa
rents aud guardians that his entire ability and
energies will be devoted to the IN entail and moral
training of the youth placed under his charge.
TERMS OF TUITION:
Orthography, Reading. Writing and Primary
Arithmetic, per session, III weeks, SIS 90
GRAMMAR, Geography, Arithmetic. and His,o
ry 5000
AIgebrI, geometry, Trigonometry, Nensuration
Surveying, Philosophy, Physioiogy, Chem. i.try
Bookkeeping. Botany, and Physical Geogra
ply. $500
Latin, Greek and French, with any of the a.
boye branche. sI2.Oo
Music. Piano. fso Iessons0 $1,000
tgNo deduction will be sde for absence
For further particulars inquire of
REV. P. L. HARRISON. An.
July 81 1887. Principal
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Ps.-We have issued pamphlets cont amin G fni II
particulars. statistical details maps, etc., which
will be furnished upon application.
e IL We buy and sell Government Bonds, and
receive the accoun is Of Banks Bankers, Corpora
tions, end others subject to check at sight, and
allow interest on daily balances
March ., is70-s
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company,
The Chesapeake and Ohio, r abroad, come ectiEg Z
the Atlantic coast and the magnificent harbors of
the Chesapeake Bay with the Ohio River at "a
point of reliable navigation, and thus, with the
entire Railroad system aud water transportation
of the great West and Southwest, forms the addi-
tional East and West Trunk Line SO imperatively
demanded for the accommodation of :he immense
and rapidly growing transportation between the
Atlantic seaboard and Europe the hand
and the preat producing regions of the Ohio and
Mississippi Valleys on the other.
The Importance of this Road as a new outlet
from the " est to the sea magnifes it into of
national consequence, and insures to it extern
sive through traffic from the day of its compile
ton; while, in the development mt of the extensive
agricultural and mineral resources of VirsiLia
and est Virginia it Possesses, along its line.
the elements of a large and profitable local bu-
siness.
Thus the great interests beth general and local
which demand the ompletion Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad to the Ohio River, afford the
surest guarantee of its success and value and
render it the most important and substantial rail-
road enterprise now in progress in this country.
Its superiority as an East and West route and
the promise of an immense and profitable trade
awaiting its comp xton, have drawn to it thu et-
teution I'D co operation of promine Capitslists
and oailroad men of this City, of sound judg-
ment and known integrity. whose connection with
it, together with that of eminent citizens and bu
siness men Of Virginia and West Virginia, in
sures energetic, honorable, and successful ma
agement.
The Road is completed and In operation from
Richmond to the celebrated White Sulphur
Springs of West Virginia, 227 miles and there re-
snaa but zoe miles, (now partially coustructedl to
be completed, to carry it to tn proposed terminus
Big Sandy River, $50 miles above Cincinnati, and
$50 miles below Pittsburg
Lines are now projected in progress through
| Ohio and Kentucky TO this point which will con-
meet the Chesapeake and Ohio with tn entire
railroad systems of the West and South west, and
| with the Pacific Railroad
| Its valuable franchises and superior advanta-
| pes will place the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
| Company among the richest and most powerful
and trustworthy corporations OF the country and
| there exists present value, in com mpleted road
ard work done, equal to the entire amount OF the
mortgage.
| The details of the Loan have been arranged
with special reference to the wants of all classes
| of investors and combine the various features of
convenience, safety, and protection against loss
OIL fraud
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RENovATING WORN OUT SoILs.-W hat
is the cheapest method of bringing up ex
hausted land?" In any climate where clover
viii flourish, this plant is undoubtedly the
cheapest manure. If you can get fair
crop of clover to start with, your success IL
assured. This can be done in many cases
by sowing two bushels of plaster to the acre.
Ifthis does not succeed, bone dust, Peruvian
Guano, or fish scrap, in moderate quantities
certainly will The clover may be turned in
when a little past full bloom, or be partially
fed by cattle that remain on the field, and
plowed in later. Two or three crops will
prepare the way for grain.
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GRAIN FIELDS, if bare, should be looked to
to see that the water-furrows are free, and
that the soil is not likely to be washed by
spring rains, If the grain is much heaved
by the frost, it should be rolled as soon as
the frost i. out, and the ground is settled
enough. If clover seeding is intended, the
seed may be sowed before rolling. 1t will
probably not start before settled warm wea-
ther. Top-dressings of bone dust, ashes,
fish guano, fine, rich compost, Peruvian
guano, or good superphosphate, will do
much toward resuscitating grain which the
winter has used roughly, aud may be put on
poor spots,
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TERMS OF TIE JOURNAL.

Tho RAFrsNAS's JOURNAL is published on We'd
nesday at $500 per annum in advance. If nc,
paid at the beginning of the year, 81, so will be
charged, and $500 if rot paid before the close.
ADVERTISEMENTS viii be inserted at 81 SO per
square, for three or less insertions-Ten lines
(or less) counting square For every additional
insertion so cents will be charged deduction
win be made to yearly advertisers
No subscription taken for a shorter time than
six months, and no paper will be discontinued un
till all arrearages paid except at the option Of
the publisher. s. J. ROW.
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MISS Fl. S. SWANS, School for Girls,
" Clearfeld, Pa.
The next Term of tweuty two weeks will COM
mence Monday. February 81, 1870.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Reading Orthography W riting. objsct Les
sons, Primary Arithmetic and Primary
Geography, per half term tof II weeks, IS 90
History. Local and Descriptive Geography
with Map Drawing. Grammar, Mental
and Written Arithmetic. so
Algebra and the Sciences 90
Instruction in Instrumental Music 10 90
Oil Painting, IL 90
Wax Work, 8 90
For full particulars send for Circuisr.
CIear6eId, August IS. 1s69-Iy
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The most speedy way Of making cider. into
vinegar is not to fill the casks more than
half full, with the bung left out, which will
expose the largest surface to the air, and con-
sequently will become vinegar much sooner
then if the barrel be filled full.
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OFFICE OF FISK & HATCH,
BANKERS AND DEALERS IN GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES,
No. Nassau srnErr. NKw yORK,

FEBRUARY i 5th 1870
The remarkable success which attended our ne
gotiaton of the Loans of the Central Pacific Rail-
r,nd Company and the Western Pacific Railroad
Company, and the popularity and credit which
Loans bave mantained in the markets, both in
THE country and Europe, have shown that the
First Mortgage Bonds of wisely located and hon
erably managed Railroads promptly reeosni-
xed and readily taken the most su liable, safe,
and advcntagsou. form Of investment, yielding
more liberal income than can hereafter be de-
rived from Government Bonds and available to
take their place
Assured that, in the selection and negotiation
of superior Railroad Loans. we are meeting q
great public want, and rendering valuable ser
vice-both to the holders of Capital and to those
great National works of internal improvement
whose intrinsic merit and substantial character
entitie them to the use of Capital and the conf
denee of investors-we cfer with special
confidence and satisfaction the
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In feeding potatoes and turnips to cattle
they sometimes will get potato or turpip
lodged in the passage to the stomach, in
which case a common, flexible wagon whip
pushed gently down the throat will remove
the object and give instant relief
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The farmer. in the manufacture and care
of his manure heap. should always keep III
view that it in preparation should not be
allowed to lose its strength by the rapid
fermentation have its soluble parts unneces
sarily washed away and lost.
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FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS

OF THE
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
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$1,000, $500 AND $1GO.

The Bonds are in denominations o