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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25
From Littell's Living Age.l
.asa AZ 90 OLD AGE.

From Llttell Living Age,I far fNf
.e.s ~ 20 OLD AGE.
Fling down the faded blossoms of the Spring,
Nor clasp the roses with regretful hand;
The joy Of Summer is a vanished thing;
Let it depart, and learn to understand
The gladness of great calm-the Autumn rest.
The Peace-of human joys the latest and the
bestl 1l
Ahi remember how in early days,
The primrose and the wild flower grew be-
side
Ny tangled forest paths, whose devious ways
Filled me with joys of mysteries untried,
And terror that was more than half delight,
And sense of budding life, and longings infinite.
And remember how lin Life's hot noon,
Around my path the lavish roses shed
Color and fragrance, and the air of June
Breathed rapture-now those summer days
are fed; ,.f,
Days of sweet peril, when the serpent lay
Lurking at every turn of life's enchanted way.
The light Of Spring the Summer glow, are Ger,
And rejoice in knowing thatfo me G
The woodbine and the roses bloom no more;
The tender green is gone from field and tree
Brown barren sprays stand clear against the
blue.
And leaves fall fast. and let the truthful sun
,tlight through. t4f-A 'ltA .
For me the hooded herbs of Autumn grow,
square-stemmed and sober; mint and sage,
Horehound and balm--such plants as healers
know;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25

MONTHLY payments Of ten dollars will
obtain one Of the New Silent Wheeler a
Wilson Sewing Machines at No. 256
Second street, Irving BLOCK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25

One cf the letters written by the de-
fendani in an English breach Of promise
case. says. II / was .you, deareSt, !
would take that beastlY' aOuef ont o.
your hair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25

MoxrHLY payments Of ten dollars Will
obtain one OF the New Silent Wheeler 4
Wilson Sewing Machines at No. 256
second street, Irvii.g Block
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PAPER.


DROWN. DTILAKD a co, ,ufFR0NT ST.
ID sole agents for Howell hemley A Co. e
and renertl assortment e ines. which they
are ofering BELov CIScISkAfI FK-cEs- l'-f
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cener,aI COLLECTING Ag'ts.

NO. al 1Tonroe street.
twtth s. A. Moore. Noiary Public and u p
-Rr--~.rscrs.I The Bar % fehelhy COUNTY spd
hnriness men rsueraly.
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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 from Cincinnati to New
York under one management; the only line
fran Cincinnati to New York without break Of
Giuge the only line whose trains run through
to New York without change; the only line
rsnning coaches through without using COM
uomise wheels; the only line running Palace
broad Gauge Coaches through without change.
nB- If you desire prompt time and certain
connections, finest scenery on the continent,
most comfortable cars in the world, most mag
nifcent dining halls and ample time for meals,
and the safest, best, and most comfortable
Toute--go 10 New York BY the ERIE AND Az
LAYrIO AND GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY;
Tickets by this line for sale at all Ticket
Offices through the South
Genl Passenger Ag't, N. Y.
W, B. SHATTUc,
Genll South N Ag,t. CincinnatI. ". E-G
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25

MONTHLY payments of ten dollars will
obtain one of the New Silent Wheeler a
Wilson Sewing Machines at No. 256
Second street, Irving Block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25

MoSEHLY payments Of ten dollars VIII
obtain one OF the New Silent Wheeler a.
Wilson Sewing Machines a. No. 256
Second street, Irving Block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25

MONTHLY payments of ten dollars will
OBTAIN one Of the New Silent Wheeler a
Wilson Sewing Machines at No. 256
Second street. Irving Block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25
rudge OF Criminal Court.

We are n uthorized to announce JOHN r.
FIJpPiN fC Camocratic nomineel, as .candi-
date for Judge cf. the Criminal Court. Elec-
ton Thursday, May 26, 1870. ssli y saaFil
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lNSuRA ANCE.
ae INSURANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association
Ia,O.OOO. FOR @lOla
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.

q, cooperative and Purely Mutual : Charter
~ Perpetual-Forever Exempt from all
. Taxes BY the Laws Of the State.
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MONTHLY payments Of ten dollars will
obtain one of the New Silent Wheeler d
Wilson Sewing Machines at No. 256
Second street, Irving Block.
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RAILROADS.
Memphis and Louisville R. R.
CONDENSED TIME TABLE.
TAKES EFFECT FEB. Z. 1870.

The 2.45 pm. train from Memphis leaves
daily. The 400 am. 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 2.45 p. m.
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 cars TO New York at Ticket Office,
Trains connect for Nashville and St. Louis
as follows:
Leave Memphis..-...... 2.45 pm. 400 Am.
Arrive at Nashville....... 500 am. 800 pm.
2" I" St. Louis.........10.00 pm. 1900 pm.
Ticket Office, 1914 Main street. near Jeffer-
son; and at Depot, head Of Main street;
J.F. BOYD, Superintendent.
JAS. SPEED. Ticket Agent. 9-62-t
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Down hill. across fair and peaceful land
Lapt in the golden calm Of dying day;
Glad that thsnight Is near, and glad 70 know
That. rough or smooth the way, Ihare not far
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ANNoUNcEM a ENTS.
ATTORNEY General.

We are authorized to announce LUKE e.
WRIGHT (thc Democratic nominee) as can
didate for Attorney General Of the Criminal
Court. 10
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Chancellor Second Chancery Court.
aI hereby announce myself a candidate for
Chancellor of the Second Chancery Court OF
Memphis. [telr n,f. GA. HANSON
EDWIN M, YERGER is the Demoeratic
Election May 26. 1870. a4#lA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25

Judge OF second Circuit Court.
IRVING HALSEY is the Democratic nom
in ee for Judge of Second Circuit Court. Elec-
lion May 26, 1870. 81 ~ 344 - to
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CAPITAL,

F.s. DAVIS. President. al.. .fs.
J.R sTEBBINs. Vice President.
WI. LITTLEJoiTN. Asst sec'y. F
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AGENTS.

JF. lfaosr. formerly With S. A. Moore.
Gre. Il. WrtLfAns. formerly Dep y sherln.
FROST e. WILLIAMS,
RI,AL ESTATE. RENTAL.
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And so / drop the roses from my hand,
And let the thorn -pricks heal, and take my
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25

Chancellor First Chancery Court.
EDrToR LEDGER; Please announce me As an
INDEPENDENT candidate for Judge Of the First
te ~ Y r. 8. AYRES.
ROBERT j. MORGAN is the Democratic
nominee for Judge, of First Chancery Court.
Election May rs, 1870. W fg.EIAA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-25

F. G. w. HEISKELL is candidate for Judg'
of the First Circuit Court Of Shelby county.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

4 - cfo or-:lz1 -; ::15c-c7 1>-occrS,-.:-,
its. and Refuse Liquors. ..>e o.er .r,cl,
tippler s!runkenn I'd ii, Lut aso atrt:e
Aa!ieine, ml.la tso.n ( . n T.. !, i, =. aud
Hrts Of ta@r ! free from : al1 4 + oholi9
PURIFIER an LIFE C.LVI Nc PRIV
C1pLIi, a perfect b .,r::.,c & lHv.sns.:cr
1lrastjria.s the Loo 10 Il ;sl-ly condition.
- person can take Tho G,t:;rs, eccor,.!us to
-ea.'oni, az. rom in 10 - uawcl
P1cG "; beg,yca for an Ilrurabir case, 20.
-: the bon s a-c TC5 d 's.Io eli iT neral
., rs or o her lnca's, "a I G WI o4Gg;aAs
1r,s. l l,''-"r' I ihc 1'n-f!t or .N"!".
Fer Ia1a~1l1a to-I-7a1d C1rouic E'lel:-
n Ism Gat @ 3c3.. D !spe7sia, & lpGi-
n tsaat F'eyacs, J a7e3cft., Blocd,
I,;vo. Kidneys, - Bad, ec, l1o B:t-
t2"s i-.'1 i,sst - -. s1Gh Dis
D;se1tives o-Eans.
- I.,yjro-i !, % s'o-naah nn1 stimulate
t'ta tori iivHra Il hJw1tS, W.i2a r,T.. e 2.n
csuaeli.l,el cincy il c'oGrs' y, II, DO lCt
ilu, ca, ag;l i'm parting new he AID Vi, ror
ne o'e sys,en.
DYSPEPSIA or indigestion, Teaa2enr,
IN lat SnCri.INTS, t"ualIs, IL htne i,t lie
Isl, D.z;iacss, Ser sg.inacn, BID Tas:c il
II, AIou Il. b Iio's A,t?rEs, I'1lDitlton OF tie
il Ar, C11nas p.'c ARE OF urInc, Fan in
IL, T,- of:s oftic IAi.iners ~ q hIa lre'l acc
p sinful sym Ntoins wiAci arG Il, casyrinGs OF
D.;ocns:l. aye r'irni t.; thc>o Filters.
Cleanse the Tts.:,t | + 10 WI .acv>r vnT fl71
it, impurities bursting taroa n the s,i-ni Pa
Mss Erlftiors, or SJrss; c'nan;c j. W .cn lis
10 H. and your feel ma W i Il yr, w''cn. X '"D
the b.ood pure and tao lies!iI O; the System VIII
follow.
TN, TAPE, anl Other WORMS. lur',;ng i,
the system of 80 Iutny thousands, are eIcctul.ly
destroyr an removed.
For full directions, read carefully The circular
armTd each hnltle, printed IN tour languages"
Ery,,sh, G"r.nan, French, an panisf.
j. Wake :, 80 Il ST Commerce Street, y. Y.
Peon7iator L. Il MCDONALD g. co,
D'lg lists an General AgeQ's
So, F,anci 500. California, and - and Com
~ a"i,o ~ ALL DRUGGISTS AND
.lI.aIEftS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

SECRETS OF LoNGkvITY.-s'T0 chew
well aud tn walk wcll,' said Bosqni.-
lion, rare the greatest srcrcis of long
pyiiy that know Of" Ome af the
most perniciuus habits that can br ac-
quired is that of eating fast. The
lost o: teeth is not necessarily con
ducive to "a short life, il the iiiperf.c
ton in chewing is rrin.died by a nn,re
lareful and slower process. Simplicity
in diet is anoillrr great pint. TIVE
or at the most, three dishes ougIt t,
suffice, but monntony should be- avoid
ed. There should he variety in sim
pliciiy. 1t is also of importance t,
preserve IL certain degree of regularit,
in r"In>ts. The number of repas,s
may vary with age and constitution
hat three rettasts light breakfast,
good dinner in the middle Of the day
aud II light supper, are admitted NOR
favorable tn health than late dinners
which leave the stomach nnoccnpie
/ for a long interval and overloaded n
} night. 1t is further of Importance thu,
tihe mind should be at ease durin
nevis. That which rs pleasant pro
notes digestion everything that
the reverse is obnoxious. Plutarc
declared laughter to be the best sane,
Exercise should precede alimentatio,
and immediately follow is.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

Back 10 its scahbarl let it rest,
I he sword of the gallant Lee;
lay it u,rnn the peaceful breast
OF the iero-s"ldier. the brightest and hest
That ever. with stainless crest,
Slept with the dead and free.
Back to it's Scah'ard! Meier to lie drawn.
Gently return the sword of Lee:
! eft it rest ill the resurrection morn
ariGhtrst IF days tn come shall dawn.
When the hero, the greatest that e'er was
hnru,
Shall live with the bleSt and free.
R'rk To its scahhard! Without stain.
Place The sword of tile hero, Lee
o. his slutnhcrng breast IT,: it remain,
Till the people of mountain, river and
plain
Once more shall struggle, and not in vain
For the blessing that bless the free.
Then, forth from lis scahhard From lis
holy rest
Agaiu hring tlc sword of Lee:
Wilde his spirit looks from the home OF
the hlest--
From Gnd's own mansions of peace and
rest,
Where in angel robes his soul is lrcst,
Aud his people once more are free.
Written after reading in the Sanda.
Piravnne The Sword OF Robert T.. Lee, ;
by Muina.
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Onr Govt Corner elgetell
REST FOR THE SWORD oFLEE.*

WRITTEN FOR TUrPICAYUSF. BY T. y. hill.
OF CAMDEN, ARK.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
Poison AID intidctes.

The following list of antidotes are
given as reliable in eases of poisoning,
to which all are in danger Of being sub
jected some time, when, perhaps, no
medical skill or experienced advice is
within reach. 1t would be well for ev-
cry family to have something like this,
which they can turn to at a moments
warning.
The list gives some of the more COM
mon poisons, aud the remedies most
| likely to be at hand in case OF need
The directions may lie old, but in case
yon happen to get IL strong dose OF
poison down, you will not object to a
cuTe on account of age:
| Acids-Thcse cause great heat and
sensation of burning pain from the
mouth down to the stomach. Remedy
-Magnesia, soda, peallash, OF soap dis
solved in winter; then use the stomach
pump or emetic.
Alkalies-Best remedy is vinegar.
Ammonia emedy--Lemou juice OF
vinegar.
| Arsenic-In the first place evacuate
the stomach, then give the white of
eggs, lime water, or chalk and water.
charcoal, and the preparation of iron,
particularly hydrate.
Lead, white lead and sugar of lead
! Remedies-Aium, cathartic, such as
castor oil, and Epson salts especially.
In poison by carbonic gas, remove
the patient to open air, dash cold water
on the head and body, and stimulate
the nostrils and lungs by hartshoin. at
the same time rubbing the chest
briskly. II.
Corrosive ublimate-Giye white OF
eggs freshly mixed with water, or soap
nd water freely.
Creosote-sGi white of eggs and
strong emetics.
Bpllndonna (night henbane) Give
emetics, and then pleHty of vinegar
and water, or lemonade.
4 Mushrooms, when poisonous-Give
emetics, and then plenty OF vinegar
and water, with doses of ae ther, il
handy.
Nitrate of silver Qunar caustic)-
and then emetics.
Opium-First give strong emetit
of mustard and water, then strong cot,
fee and acid drinks; dash cold water
on the head.
Laudauum-Samea as opium.
Nux Vomica = First emetics, ther
brandy.
Oxalic acid Frequently mistaken fol
Epson salts)-Remedies- mag
nesia, or soap and water, and othel
soothing drinks.
Prussic acid-When there is time
administer chlorine, in the shape o
soda and lime. Hot brandy and wa
;. ter, hartslsorn and turf entine are als'
useful.
Snake bites, etc.-Apply immediate
ly strong hartshorn, and take it inter
nally; also give sweet oil and stimu
lants freely; apply ligature tigh
e above the part bitten, and then appl.
= cupping glass Exchange.
sS><N>@--
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

~ Spanish gentleman speak with
great enthusiasm of the handsome be-
havior, in recent duel, of two naval
officers of high rank, intimate friends,
who had quarreled over their cups
They fought twenty PAGES apart, to adj
vance to central line and FIRE at will.
One walked forward, and when near
the line the other fired and hit him.
The wounded man staggered to the
line, and said, 81 am dead. Come thou
and be killed." The other came up
until he Touched the muzzle of his adj
versary's pistol, and in moment both
were dead-liie gentleman.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

G0 A want of familiarity between
parents and children upon religions
matters, and a constrained inter
course between them, is key to the
failure of many parents in their eff
forts to train up their children in the
way they should go, as well as y
fruitless source Of inEdeii,y in the
! child.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
F0R SALE.

FGR SALE.
yUST RECEIVED, from st. Lonis,
ID Mt BioSsat's Warehouse 300 Bbls.
FLOUR and p Bbls. POTATOES.
Oct. 26th-:3t.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

FODDER FOR II Gs.-A correspon-
dent of the Journal of Agriculture says:
] have never seen any distinction made
between growing fodder for cows and
hogs, and one might suppose that there
is none; bat there is quite a difference.
Any close observer will see that cows
eat the blades first and then the stalk.
With hogs it is just the reverse; they
look for nubbins first, then the stalk,
and last the blade (if at all.) Ny ex-
perience is this: II meant TO feed to
cows, | would SOW about forty grains
to the foot; if it was intended for hogs
! would SOW about twenty to the foot.
Where it is sown about twenty to the
foot, every stalk viii have nubbin,
which is quite an item. | SOW in drills
four and half to five feet apart, and
cover with one-horse harrow, as il
comes up more even than if covered il
any other way.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

ElyRESH TURNIP e EI,-
& JUST ARRIVED.
LANDRETH'S NEW CROP OF lS7r.
For Sale by
July 20-2m. HENRY ST JOHN
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

~ NEW ORLEANS
ENFORMS The Medical profession and
! others that elias constantly on hand
for sale tt complete assortment Of pam
ninp's celebrated Trusscs. Spinal Shoulder
Braces, Abdominal Supporters, &c, for
the prevention, arrest and total cnrr often
Of Rupture, Piles, Constipation and Chr"n-
ic DiaIrhea, arrangements and En- rene
Displacement, of the Womb, Dyspepsia
and Nervnns Affections, Spiral Weakness
and Defurmiry, Bro chitis and Weakness
of the Euugs, Prolai'sus Ami and Weak
ness of the n,ale and female system.
These valuable appliances are nneqnal-
ed f,r comfort and satisfrtin" Ia tile la-
tient, aud are sanctioned by the Medical
profession throughout the United States
aud Europe as the best adapted to fulfill
the purpose for which they are intended J;
and the Trusses and Braces are adopted
hy the L. S. Government for the use of the
army and navy. Terms CASH
Send for his pamphlet. 1t is better to
call
Ang. 10, 1S70-1y.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
DIP, JNO. G, ANGEL,

Del41al 5u Z g O n i
1872. JULI4f STREET.. 1872
Near Camp,
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TRUSSE IFS !

NEW ORLEANS CARDS.
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WITHOUT SPRINGS, BlCh PADS, OR TIE
TERROR OF LEG STRAPS.
II. sPIhLMaY,
1--WE NTOR AND PATENTEE
or A.
LEVER AND SUPPORTER TRUSS
II. SPIhLMAY.

DtTENTED SEPTEMBER eth, 1852
4 Tais Truss deiics all competition fol
comfort aud general satisfaction; can be
worn y all classes, rs we'll rs both sexes.
in all periods Of life. 1t. stands without
rival in ttiis or any other cenfttr:" 1t has,
hy its short existence, won the higllesG adj
miratiou OF the wcarers.
Also sole proprietor for the State OF
louisiana for the highly recommended w.
.Joluson's Patent Pad TrUsses. With
thess Trllsses | can promise more rapid
Improvement and relief than any other
applyer of rrrisses. Also Trusses and at
tlcnmeuts on hand or made to order.
H SPILLMAN,
Manufacturer and Filter,
9S Baronne street, New Orleans, La.
~ ORDERS from abroad will recciN c
6mpt attention. State rights for sale.
Jan. 25-ly md
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-07-21

Come, stack arms men Pile on the rails,
STIR up ths camp hre bright
No matter n the canteeu falls
Well make q roaring night.
Here Shen andoah brawls along,
There buriy Blue Ridge echoes strong.
20 swell the brixade's rousing song
OF >tonewali Jackson's way.
We see him now the queer, slouched hat
Cooked o'cr hI- eve askew;
To" sh'rwd, dry smile; the speech 80 pat.
- calm. - blunt 50 uuei
The 'eGts old Elder knows them all:
saA hc. lhai'r Banks-he's fond OF she'll
Lpri save hi. saui, Wen give him--weli'
ilat'- >iOhcwsli JacA sons Way.
silence 1F"nnI arms. Knee all Caps OF :
old Blue Lights going 10 pray
>trsnElc the fcoi that darcs 10 scofr
Attention ir- has way.
Appe4li1S from his naive sod.
Ia lorna paupcrl- to Sod
Lay oalr Time arn stretch forth my rod
Amen ~ That stsuewail- WAY.
He. IN the saddle now; fallin'
steady the whole brigade
Hiil's at the ilr,l-cui on Wen win
lii' way out, ball and blade.
w hat matter II our shoes are worn
W hat matter II our feet are torn
quick stop We're with HIM before morn
lhat- stone~als JAekson's Way.
The suns bright lance. rout the mi.is
of morning and by George
Here's Long-tTeet struggling in the hsts
iemmed IN an ugly gorge.
Rope ami his asny-Whippcd before.
Bay nets and grape he ar stoncwall roar.
Charge, stuart %! on Ashby'- scorc,
In >toncwali Jackson's W.,
All maiden wait, and watch and ycarn,
For news of Ste nswalrs band.
All widow read. with eyes that burn
That ring upon thy hand
An, vile sew on, pray on. hope on
Thy life shall not be ali furlorn
The foe had better n~'cr been born
That gets IA ston-wAlr- Way.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-07-21
Miscellaneous.


- w sssss
BLESS my soul Jones is dead
What your cousin the parson:'
NO. no.
Not Jones Of the 99th:'
NO. Jones ofthe Sdrdgossa.'
You don't say so. Which of them z
'Peyton Jones'
Dear me I'm very sorry TO hear il
Stunning fellow was Peyton Jones.
Thoroughly good fellow. What did he
die Of: 1t would take a good deal -
kill Jones'
Influenza
No. You don't mean to say that
influenza killed Jones? Cad fancy a
man who'd had yellow fever three times,
dying of influenza
'Ay, and who had been chewed for
half an hour by tiger in jungle.
Yes, and who awokc one morning
with boa-constrictor round his neck.
Just SO, and who took that tremen-
dous swim at Antigua
'Ah what was that!'
Did you never hear of that! Why,
it WAS one of the pluckiest things that
was ever done. ] am surprised you
never heard OF that. Surely l must
have told you that myself. Goodness
knows, l am never likely to forget it
for, but for Pcyton Jones, l might not
be here now TO tell it. Jones was in
the Bridreus when the affair occurred,
and the ship was lying in the harbour
of Antigua. was out there at the same
tina, and saw good deal Of the naval
men, and a better set Of fellows !
wouldn't wish to know. You never
were In the West Indies, think SO
must explain that outside the regular
harbour of Antigua, there is sort OF
second harbour-a large bay, the shore
Of which, on one side, after taking q
wide sweep, runs out into the sea for
a great distance. Well, one fine day
it was arranged that we should have
picnic so, four or five Of the officers.
among whom was Peyton Jones, with
an Irish doctor and myself for guests,
took the ships pinnace and three men,
sailed out of the harbor and across the
bay to an eligible spot on the opposite
shore, and there picnicked 10 our
hearts content. The doctor was an in.
valuable man at festivities of this kind.
His tales used to follow one another
like string Of sausages; the head Cf
one joined to the tail Of another by a
Faith, and that reminds me'-par-
ticularly funny TO listen to, from the
absence of anything in the first story
that could by any possibility have
suggested The second. On the occasion
l am speaking Of, he kept US in roars
of laughter all day I; telling stories and
singing songs necessarily till it was
time to think about returning. So, af:
ter one more tale, which, being Of an
exceedingly comic character, remind
ed the doctor of . very distressing case
at that time in hospital, We finished
the other bottle, and in . short time
were afoat. No sooner we're we un-
der way, than DIR. OGrady got up IN
argument with Jones, who was at tile
helm, upon the subject Of steering !;
and in short time requested, on the
ground that illustration was necessary
to render his views clear, to be allowed
to give practical example Of his pow.
ers as . steersman. This, Jones At
lrst objected to; but public feeling
running strongly in. favour of the doc