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Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1870-03-26
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Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1870-03-26

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-08-30

7. VIII be seen from the foregoing tables that the new
men coming from these colleges this season, and infer
enally those coming from the other Eastern and West
ern Colleges, have high average Of physical develop
ment as shown by hight and weight that they gen
orally over ~ years Of age, while great many b
yc nd years; that graduates served during
tbs war; In one army the other that they neaty
ali Republicans that by far the largest part OF them win
study law that engineering Is becoming fayonie par
suit OF educated young men and that a number VI
them have concluded to try their fortunes IN tie field Of
journalism
There are many kindred statistics which could not ven
DC Indicated IN tabular FORM IN the matter OF politics
while Republicans, they are not Radicals 10 anOrda
collegiate training On the other hand, number Of item
declare that they are Conservatives" but not Democrats
the line in the table. Avery respectable number Of them
served IN the army or In the navy and there are several
doubtless Just good and really patriotic stu
dents their fellows and would be as quick to resent
insult to the flag from a foreigner. Knox Colegs
graduates fulblOoded negro-an able scholar and
tleman Obern has three sweet girl graduates" and
Monmouth screen OF them. The venerable Columbia Col.
lege Of this city turns out class nearly equally divided
politics. and quite cosmopolitan IN Us composition
one is a jew, another Friend, another Roman
Catholic; and seriously maintains among his asso-
cates the cause OF Imperialism. Womans Rights
find few advocates among the students; but Dart
this Is' season. lafayette yc aud Monmouth several
% tradersthe result probably OF partisan teaching
Cornell, Ii win be seen, has remarkably high average
hight and weight while the average age Is not 50 hgs
that OF several other cassesgood augries for the
success OF the Comedians in life. In Mc.igsI
and Wisconsin, the reports show and a
will be remembered from war times, the grow tan
At the Northwestern University, near Chicago youth
OF II has completed the college conrse To offset that
however there is in the same class man OF 20 yesrI
The oldest graduate OF 1870, however, is one
Of the Columbia nS class made hls way through
the entire college course under the disadvantage
OF being totally blind One OF the colleges has sady
given diplomas to four who skeptics, and another
two who Deists One OF the graduates is sweden
borgan One OF them has entered the Military Academy
Dartmouth will be chemists. At Dar tmouth IL appear
that young man get through the college cOurN
expense is considered to be about s265 or the -four
years. One OF the most gratifying faets developed BY
these reports is that the great majority OF these grad
yates Temperance and that the number who
tobacco is greatly diminished from what 10 in former
These reports in fact far 10 Mr. James
Parton's important question, "Wiu the coming
drink wine, and to show that they agree with him
the bad effects OF tobacco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-08-30
CROSSING THE BORDER.
IpRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. I


BoUzoNyILLE, Aug. Alt was yesterday, at
"a in the afternoon when the corps with which am
marching passed the French frontier The soldiers
singing the "wacht Rhen," but this time the song
appeared more solemn. "Halt" was commanded, guns
charged and ready for action. Then three cheers for
King william. and were In France The whole affair
made deep impression upon everybody. few min
later passed the place where the first shot
fired In this II il little house at Schrekling. still
bearing the marks OF the bullets when shots
changed between Lieut.. Alien and two Douaniers
the latter killed, and the gallant Lieutenant still
lying at the hospital Of Saar Louis decorated with the
Iron Cross the highest decoration In the Kings gift
which only be gained In time OF war, and is meant
TO be reward for personal courage In saaY Louis we
have nothing but soldiers and ammunition. Thste
fortress the result OF wager between Louis XIV and
his famous engineer yauban who declared himself able
to build fortress in six months; and Saar Louis
erected 1t bears however still the marks OF ts origin
consisting OF long straight fronts with walls before them
II is principally military colony OF little Importance.
Immediately after entering this little village which
belonged Germany Boosting OF the name OF Busendorf
acquisitions were made for meat bread wine and every
thing else 10 make the soldiers comfortable. When the
Inhabitants came, everyone bringing ono loaf
more to the Marie, IL touching 10 old
approaching his face lean, and his deadly pale
lips assuring the few pieces Of bread In his hand
were all he possessed All present were touched w terA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-08-30

THE PRUSSIAN ADVANCE - TACTICS AT WORTH
AND wEIssENBURG CAVALRY CHARGE ON
TIE NEEDLE-GUN.
IRON OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
HEADQUARTERS OF THE CROWN PRINCE OF
PRUSSIA. Department du Bas-Rhin, aug IL. There
has been a shifting Of quarters from village to
village since 1 last wrote; indeed the army OF
the Gown Prince is so active that this shifting
OF quarters is almost daily EVERYTHING is
done in perfect order. The carriages told off in
elowmovng column with mounted troopers at intervals
60 regulate the line of march, and when all placed
there halt OF few minutes to allow the Prince and
his staff pass. Well may the villagers stare at the
show, for they not likely to again many fine
horses and bright uniforms Old and young crowd the
wayside his Highness goes by, and dof their
caps respectfully, but without any sign of
welcome. 1t is curious to these German
Frenchmen, rather these Galiczed Germans,
dealing with the invaders. The power OF understanding
another makes their intercourse much less disagree
able than might be supposed Yet nevertheless there is
a strong sympathy with France among the Asacian
peasants because they have, thanks to the cOnscrpton
such number Of their serving in the French army.
I notice that the younger folks all speak little
French though they the question OF the soldiers
"Parlez vous Chassep0t," with sententiOus "nein"
which seems to imply utter ignorance of the language
referred to- Poor souls They very much
frightened by this astounding invasion, and make the
most OF their rough Alsacian dialect as
means OF propitating tho new and dreaded in
gaders of the Empire. must say, In justice TO the
German troops that this dread OF tho invaders is
founded on a notion Of what might be rather than
Oh what really happens. Beyond compulsory service In
country wagons carry wounded men, or loads OF hay
and compulsory sales Of provisions TO the military author
es there is little to complain Of 1t as with yelling
toms army in southern France in 1884, rather than as with
the allied armies in that memorable year No invasion
pleasant to the conquered people, but this one OF
1870 conducted the humane principles OF modern
warfare The Crown Prince Of Prussia has resolved to
ttke only at the French Government and at the armed
forces which oppose him. and spare far as possible
the unfortunate people who nhabt the scene OF host
ties
AND 20 this strange surprise 10 Europe this invasion
OF France within three weeks Of the declaration Of war;
goes steadily forward with all imaginable precauon.
Hallway lines are reopened telegraph lines laid
down, and a swarm Of German troops pours over the
frontier How strong the invading force will be In three
days time 1t is better not TO say. But Napoleon runs
great risk Of finding himself OF Leipsc when he
makes his final stand. There has never been sncb a
concentration Of troops In the worlds history as this of
Vie German armies In 1870. spoke more than once of
Ser tremendous efforts 10 send forward soldiers from
keA- fad - - assn the furthest extremity Of Eastern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-08-30

and the commander not only left him in possession OF
his fortunes but added TO It few francs To-day We
marched about ~ miles toward Metz and then returned
here again. Everywhere remnants Of huge French
camp consisting, I hear from the inhabitants. OF
about $4,000 men. among them many zouaves and Turcos
OF the latter the inhabitants speak In tone OF bitter
complaint. They pifered whatever came In their reach
and even the potatoes they stole from the fields and de-
voured them raw without boiling them. 1t Is the worst
sign of the state of country the inhabitants LOOK upon
the enemy as a kind OF nberator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-08-30
THE GROWN PRINCES HEADQUARTERS.

THE PRUSSIAN ADVANCE TACTICS AT WORTH
AND wEIssENBURG - CAVALRY CHARGE ON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09

became quiet, and the totrniqpef wal
removed from their throsts. They were
then informed that if they made an,
further noise they would be killed. Mr.
Mccullough, having somewhatrecovered
was asked where he kept his money
He at first refused to answer, but on be
ing threatened directed them to the bu
reau drawer. The $500 was secured
and the scoundrels left the, house, the
MeCulloughs being still bound. sc..
Mrs. Mccullough finally succeeded in
releasing herself, and then taking of the
bandages from her husband they gave
an alarm, which brought together the
neighbors, to whom the facts were com
municated The police were ultimately
informed Of the matter, and descrlp-
| ton Of the men given. Late in the
morning, William Trott, who lives di-
rectly opposite to McCullough's, Henry
jackson and - Evans were arrested
on the charge Of being implicated.
When we visited the spot Trott had been
taken before the outraged couple, by
both of whom he was positively identi-
fed. The others had not been given an
audience but from the description given,
and from another fact which has since
leaked out they were doubtless impli-
Gated. ,.i COSTS Ha $500 go
Policeman Nugent, of the Second Dis
trict, states that about two o'clock this
morning he was passing the house of the
McCulloughs, and noticed the three men
who are now in custody standing at the
alley leading into the yard, and that he
is positive of the fact, because he spoke
to them. He then walked to Greenwich
street, about square off, and on return
ing they were gone. In very few min
utes subsequently, he heard of the rob
berry. .f .ia. .H. sgaii5a.
Chief Mulholland is on the ground,
instituting further investigation, and
there is scarce doubt that the fourth
villain will be captured. aseu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09

| A Chicago paper is very severe on
driveIing grammar-smashers who ruth
lessly deplete the labor market Of plow-
boys and overstock the supply of bad
editors" 40 ii4 has f.s1s
The Vermont Senate refused, by a
vote of twenty-one to six, to approve the
House bill abolishing capital punish
ment. The origin of the favorable vote
in the House was the introduction Of a
bill to commute the sentence Of a con
vieted murderer, on which the murderer s
counsel was allowed to plead his cause
on the floor Of the House.
"Neck-tie parties have dawned in
the rural districts. A neck-tie party is
one where each lady attending the party
makes neck-tie of the same material
as the dress she wears. These are taken
to where the party is to be held and
placed in a bag. When the gentlemen
arrive each one must 90 TO the bag and
take out neck-tie, and il is his duty to
wait upon the lady during the evening
who wears the dress corresponding in
material with the neck-tie.
During the recent engagement Of Mr..
OFTtblt III DdNdnuhh, " uidIiicu idu1 VI
that city begged her husband to take her
to the theater, but was refused upon the
ground that her liege lord did not wish
her to get in the habit Of going to the
theater. This was Talk enough, and
as soon as the husband had left his dom
icil after supper, the lady disguised her
self as an cold woman" and in faded,
well-worn dress and shawl, with bonnet
fashioned ct least twenty years ago, she
went to the theater, accompanied by
little negro who was glad enough to get
to see the performance without being
obliged to pay for his ticket and secured
seats in the colored gallery, from which
point she saw the great tragedian at her
leisure. Although the lady was recog-
nized by others as she left the theater,
attended by her sable guide, the husband
yet remains in ignorance that she went
10 the show
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09
A Bold Outrage An PhiIad phia-.
A Young Couple Bucked, Gagged
stabbed, and then kobbed Oh siooo
rhe Philadelphia TeIegraph 3

The Philadelphia Telegraph OF Thurs
day evening says:
The whole southeastern portion Of the
city has been thrown into high state OF
excitement by horrible outrage which
was perpetrafed at an early hour this
morning, which rivals the famous Kemp
ton robbery committed some years since,
and the more recent case OF the old
German couple residing in Germantown,
and as in these cases, the perpetrators
have been quickly captured. AT No.
1905 South Front street is an old-fash-
ioned two-story building, with a frame
attached in the rear. 1t IS and has been
for some time occupied by a young
couple named Patrick and Mary McCul-
lough. They kept provision store, and
By industry have succeeded in laying
aside considerable sum Of money from
their earnings. Instead of trusting this
amount, which was about $500, to the
care of a banking Institution, they have
laid il away as it accumulated dollar by
dollar, ina bureau drawer, which was
located in their bedroom, the second
story front spartment.h q
lhey nave G4b teN tcq balntaucei DeinE
Of purely domestic Temperament, and in
what way the knowledge that they had
1 this sum Of money came into the posses
sion Of others is at present unknown.
At Two o clock this morning the door
leading into the kitchen was bHrsted in
by four fellows, who wore masks and
we're otherwise disguised. They as
cended the rear stairway TO the sleeping
apartment of the McCulloughs, who by
this time had been awakened by the
noise Of the intruders.
They attemptedto 10 give an alarm bui
we're seized and ehoked aud thrust undei
the bed clothing, which was drawn II
such 8 say as Sss calculated TO smother
the occupants. Eioleptly resisting, bott
were uncovered and tied hand and too
with stout ropes In the meantime, Z
moose had been placed around theil
necks and drawn tightly, In order 20 pre-
vent any outcries. Mr.. Mccullough
sfill resisted, and seemed determined te
i, eight to the last.
One Of the scoundrels then dFeW ?
knife and slashed il into the thigh, knee
and forehead Of Mr.. Mccullough. This
seemed 70 have the desired effect fol
the wounded man fell back exhausted
from the loss Of blood. The wife iheH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09
lNSURAN CE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
OF MEMPHIS, TENN.
OFFICE: NO. UNION STREET.

First Question-How much per annum will
i cost man of thirty-fve to insure his lifo in
the old mode?
Second Question-HOw much will il cost in
the Masonic Mutual Assurance Association OF
Memphis?
Answer-About ss7 50, payable at intervals.
(See table Of standard authorities at our officeD
Third Question-Why this difference for the
Answer-lst. Because by this plan the Asso-
citation only calls for enough in initiation fees
lthe interest upon which will finally pay work
ing expensesl, and the S2 at death to pay losses.
I'd. If there are no deaths. no tax.
Fourth QuestiOn-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-ls a policy of Insurance upon
the Mutual plan the same in all respects, save
as to chargesY
Answer-After the Association has issued
$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 dividendT
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 Question-D0es 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 20
pay on last assessment?
Answer-Yes: as the Association holds in its
permanent find, paid in by initiation fee, an
amount in excess of any amount it will be at
one time called upon to pay on the death Of q
member.
We insure from Is to so years. 32-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09
The LOCK STITCH which i

Ht IZOO1k - ~ sOHH WITT. ''
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-TIIIRD LESS cotton than
any otser kind of stitch. Being the same
on both sides, it is not necessary to use
the extremely fine sewing cottonreqnired
by those machines which make a 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, 1870-12-09

A Philadelphia saloon keeper has is
saed tha following timetable, for the
infosnatiou Of bis patrons: 6 am,
:" Eye-Opener;" 7, Appetizar;" 8, Di-
eester." 9, "Big Reposer;" 10, Re
fresher;" ii, "Stimulant;" y m, Ante
Iuuch;" pm, Settler" 2, la
amxtb," z Cooler" 4, Social Drink"
& y aInvieorator;r 6, Solid Straight I,
SCbit- Chat (. Fancy Smile 3, En-
tire Acts" 10, 'spaEklafS II, "ROuseri
u m, Nigbt-csp.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09

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 operatorrequire
an inclination of the body forward detri-
mental to healthy and are hard and tire
ome to use. lAN4 ses ~ - NiAa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09
From Harper's Bazaar.l
BINDING sHEAVEs.
BY JEAN IseELow

FEsst BY JEAN lNGELoW.
Harkl lover binding sheaves
To his maiden sings;
Flutter, futter, 60 the leaves,
Larks drop their wings.
Little brooks. for al! their mirth,
Are not blithe as he.
"Give me what the love is worth
That i give thee.
"Speech that cannot bc forborne
Tells the story thorough;
sowed my love in with the corn,
And they both grew.
d Count the world full wide Of girth,
And hived honey sweet,
But count the love of more worth
Laid at thy feet.
Moneys worth is house and land,
Velvet coat and vest.
Works worth is bread in hand,
Ay, and sweet rest.
Wilt thou learn what love is worth ~
ln Ahi she sits above, ti
Signing, weigh me not with earth;
Loves worth is love-"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09

It's simplicity renders its movements
so easy that child can work it. q 1t is
almost noiseless in operation, and for
speed and rapidity Of motion excels all
others, as has been demonstrated a thou
sand times by competition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09

rho n.;oo, are within reach Of every
are made to suit all
que hacnlne 'tances, and the plain
est in finish will WORK I'D "' 10 VS.
costly. nations given
Full and thorough instr [ onv time
at the house of the customer a. !, Mains
free of charge, and the utmos. ~
taken to render complete satisfactic. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09

1 The grave ofDiekens, in Westminster
Abbey, Is now in the condition in which
It will remain. The faded wreaths and
chaplets have been removed. On one Of
them was inscribed the words: Il have
LEFT q monument more enduring than
brass" And to strictly carry out the in
functions in the great novelists viii, the
tomb nov bears, in letters Of brass sunk
in the stone, the words: Charles
Dickens, born February, 1872 died June
3 ls7ON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09

Some people have such a delicate way
Of limiting their meaning that it is not
always readily taken, but others speaks
more plainly. We read Of an old man,
the other day, who was in the habit Of
going to bed promptly at nine o clock,
but being kept up by company after that
hour, he became sleepy. Finally, seeing
the clock marked half-past nine, he
turned yawningly, toward the partner OF
his Joys and sorrows, and said wife,
hadn't We better 90 to TO bedf These
folks want to 20 home 1t is hardly
necessary to add that The aged couple
were not kept cut Of bed long after the
announcement
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09

The wife Of a earpet-bag revenue OH
Ger Of South Carolina, who has left her,
advertises him as good stumpt-speaker
who can edit . nusepaPer deliver lee
lures and teach school and Is quite a
friend to the cOlOred PePle' and q sasser
OF enternal reynaW.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-09

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.