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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

SINGULAR EXPERIENCE IN DIpHTHERIi.
The Lewiston (Me. JomnM says; Or.
Hill has in his possession Il diphtheria
membrane removed from the throat Of
a girl Of fifteen, who was attacked with
the severest type Of this terrible disease.
The false membrane is about three inches
in length, completely preserved, and is a
perfect cast Of the air passage from which
it came. The film is a thick, white, tough,
leathery substance, presenting the we'll
known characteristics observed in attacks
of this disease. The girl and her sister
came to this city from the Eastern part
of the State to work in the mills, and was
unwell on her arrival. She went to work
one day, however, when she was taken i'll
with diphtheria. The usual treatment
in such cases was resorted to, but the
patient grew worse, and breathed with
great difficulty. On Sunday she had a
violent fit OF coughing, and seemed to be
strangling. The nurse who had Charge
of her had the presence OF mind to put
her finger down the girls throat, and
seized the end Of something which op-
pCared loose there, and pulled out what
proved to be the false membrane OF which
We have spoken. The presence of mind
of the nurse saved the girl, who is recov-
erluC.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

A NEGLECTED CoroH, Cotp, Or Sore
Throat, which might be checked by n
single remedy, like 4" Bfo~a's Broaclja,
T'oclcs," if allowed to progress may ter
inmate seriously.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07
The Prize fir]lt,

The prize fight between the notables,
Mace and Colurn, resulted in another
" fizzle," or as the referee declared it,
" one was afraid and 'tother dasn't."
The fight took place about fifty miles
from New Orleans, and continued four
hours and a half, eleven rounds being
fought. 1t is claimed that in the fourth
round Mace broke his hand.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

AGRIcULTURE.- Wool Growing, Stoc
Raising, are very profitable in the health.
ful and beautiful yallies, of Colorado.
The plan Of the Colorado Springs Colony,
with other information, sent free. r. A.
Cameron, No, 8 Bowling Green, New
Nnrl.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

Persons who have been thoroughly
chilled from any cause, may have THEN
circulation at once, restored By taking
into the stomach Il tcH-spoonEul Of JONI,
SONS ASoDYEE LruNESr mixed in little
cold water, well sweeteuod.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

The OLDEN TINES Ia the year 1850,
hat-shop in Massachusetts was declared
by Parliament to he nuisance. In that
year, the Earl of Chatham said that the
colonies ought not to be allowed to
manufacture 50 much as 4 hob.naiI In
the same year, the erection here Of tilt
hammers, sitting or rolling-mills, or any
manufactory of steel, was forbidden by
penal act of Parliament
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

The PUREsT and sweetest Cod-Liver
Oil in the world is Hazard d Caswell's,
made on the sea-shore from fresh, Sc
lected livers, by CuSueN, Hosnd d Co..
of New York. II is absolutely pure and
sweet. Patients who have once taken it
prefer it to all others. Physicians have
decided ii superior to any Of the other
oils in market.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

BITTEN. An illustration Of the fact
that would-be bitter is often the worst
bitten Of all comes from Reese River,
California. A man entered the Office of
the photographer in that place and want
ed single picture taken. The artist
named his price, which happened to be
about double the amount the stranger
would pay. SO, after considerable ban
ter, the visitor proposed to have half
length picture taken for half price.
This was agreed to, and the subject paid
his money, aud adopted what he consid
cred to be an exceedingly graceful and
pleasing attitude. The usual operations
were gone through with, and soon first
rate picture, consisting of fine view Of
the subject from the waistband down,
was finished and delivered to the waiting
customer. There was no mistake it
was half-length picture for half price ;
and after delivering himself of Il few ex-
clomation points, the customer walked
off, believing, probably, that he had
paid we'll fora view of his boots even at
half price,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

A good General appreciates the impor-
lance Of new recruits. \ good house
wife appreciates J. Monroe Taylor's
CreNm Yeast BNklng POwdcr.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07
D1sAsTnous.-The review of the wears

DIsAsTRoUs.-The review of the years
fishing business at Gloucester, Mass,
reveals mournful phase of this much
afflicted branch of industry. During
the year, by the loss of one hundred
and thirty-six lives, forty-tive women
are widowed, and ninety children left
fatherless and this tale of sorrow max s
no account of the wider circle of sor-
row and bereavement which the death
OF sons and brothers has spread in one
small region of the sterile coast OF New
England.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

For EUROPE. U. S. Steamer
Wabash, with General Sherman and
Lieutenant Fred. Grant on board, has
sailed from New York for Europe. Gen.
Sherman goes ont in private capacity,
and will visit the most notable cities OF
the old country, being absent some six
months.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07
Neuralgia and Rheumatism.

have cerln cure Tor the above diseases trial sam
pies sent free Of charge. applcat ton 10
u, \, BYANB, NJ d., Cooperstown, Brown COUNTY m
rHNEE Magnetic Time -iSccper.--A Watcn aud
p c0mpa,e combined; steel and metallic work, and
R,as crystal in an orodc case. Sent By mail GA receipt
OF price. for lac; for -. Address
GEO D. AilERARM. M-L.rLlr.- L.nI-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

Con- Hgs san Francisco Call aud "a Commerce street n,
MILLIONS Bear Testimony TO their
Wonderful Curative Effects.
They arc not vile Fancy Drink, Made OF Poor
Rum, WhislGcy, Proof Spirits and Refuse
Liquors dgctorcd spced and sweotened to please tho
,a,,o caod "Tonic7 "Aprctzers, "Restorcrs, &c,
hatlead the tipper on to dnkenncs5Nndr ruin butare
GtrUc NodiciuenNdo fromtho native Roots and Herbs
Of California, free from all Alcoholic Stimu-
Iants, They arc the GREAT BLOOD PURI-
FER and 4 LIFE GIVING PRINCIPLE,
nperrect Ronoyator ana lnysorator of the System.
caryingof all poisonous mat ter and restoring hebloOd
to healthy condition No person can take these Bit
tiers according to objections and remain long unwoll
provided their bones are not destroyed by mineral
poison or other means, and the vial organs wasted
beyond the point u repair.
Vhcy urc II Gentle PurGntivG ms wei ~ :
Tonic possessing, also, the peculiar merit Of acting
as powerful Cggul in lotyn r. Congestion or lElam-
nation Of The Liver md al. the NiscerNl Organs.
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, in youngGi
DID, married or single o. the dawn al womanhoOd oral
Tie turn Of life, these Tonic Bttcrs have no equal.
For lnNammatOry and Chronic Rheumn
tism and GOut, Dyspepsia Or IndigcstiOI,
bilious, Rrmittcnt and Intermittent Fc"
VCrH, Diseases of the Blood, Liver, Kid"
neys mud BLADDER, these Bittcrs have been most
successful Such Diseases are cansedb y Vi;iatcd
Blood, winch generally produced by derangemen'
OF the DigrSiiyc Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGEsTInN. Head
uce Pain IN the Shoulders, Coughs, lghtneN, o, ne
Chest Dizziness, SoJr ErunJatious Of The stomach,
Bad Taa,ein the 'outh, Bilious Attacks, Papiaton Of
the Heart Inflammation Of the Lungs, Pain in the re.
Eons Of the Kidneys and hundred other PAINFUL symp.
toms ere ,h3 one,r.ur7 Of Dyspepsia,
Tftey il, StDtlurI, Inlt Aha tOrpl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

You should write to Mr.. CHARLES W.
HAssLER, NO. 7 Wall Street, New York,
if you wish any information about Rail.
road Bonds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

1t is computed that Milwaukee sew
ing society can blast persons reputa-
t.op il seven minutes,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07
gNIlIIIl,Il jlj|!;!Z'iI|,Hl1

Bliss, NriNr.t cos Fluid Xtract. t'c IS. n
dcrtl Iomoig ior Cancer. SNphiiiS, @ccO!iin,
Ulcers, Pulmonary SCmpiniris,Satt tsbSum,
JuG al Chrnnic Blood Hi eases, Is prepared from
tie Genuine Quadrangle Bark, rom Lon ic .
NtdOr, secured by the assistance ut tn. auttU'tee 81
that country It IT, the most ,ta,r. ,,.a - ut u,Dp
Alternative and blood purifier bnpNn. Sod py al.
Druggists, m pnl bottles, ra,rron them our nale
trade mark aud dire, tons. sent or circular once
uni lnh-rhLmrN. NO 40 lnNnr ST.. \. Y
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

Round THE WORLD. -" Through tick
cts" to go round the World are now
issued, the price being 81, l45 in gold,
and the running time eighty-one days,
The line Of route, going westward is
from New York to San Francisco, say
1890 miles, San Francisco to Yokohama,
400 thence to Hong Kong, 1,GO0 miles,
thence to Calcutta, $500 miles, Bombay
to Sucz, $500 miles, from Suez, via
Alexandria and Brindisi to London, say
2,3O0 miles, and from London to New
York 1920 miles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07

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AGENTS IFNN'NiD T. sell articles ncei.d by
"A ur,IyIsl,. Aid Plumb X Stone, Phs, Pa
Agents Wunted.-A.ent- mike mt Z" money at
"a work W. tnon aLarg hing ear. Particulars free
Z. NTI>-os ( 20. y, itFr. 1sF'.. PorjN.n' Maine.
Fs'ULSLW SESE.-'Fhc National Family
4 Almanac. Ouiv twenty cent. Forty good square
pages. Ever man p,ctUes a.uNbi" hints f"t the
household Gond tie year round. bly at the nearest
uns stand or send guc. 20 the MN act Society Iii
Wa.hiucton ST.. Boston, Special terms 10 clnvg-.er,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-12-07
Fabrics for Dresses.

Ponson and Bonnet gros-grain silks
'poult dc soic), sell at from So. so to SIG
per yard, Il New York fashion paper tells
us. Amcrican-Gros-9ra in-from 50 to
$50: tntlctas ut about the same rates.
The latest colors are the mMrOn cameo,
in three shades turtle-dove, in three
shades olive brown, olive green, and
sage green, in three shades; invisible
green, vert antique, cypress green, Lon
don smoke, marine blue, peacock blue;
claret, and currant. For dinner and
evening dresses, peach-blossom pink,
and peach-blosSom (which are entirely
different shades of color, turquoise
blue, ciel, Nile-green, and coral, with
rose, lilac, lavender, and ashes-of-rose in
many shades. They vary in price from
$3.50 to SO per yard.
Irish poplins, in all colors and shades,
sell at from S1.50 to So. 25; French pop.
Inns, from 9jc. to 1925; velours, from
81 to Sl.75; cashmeres, in all colors
aud shades, from $1.75 to SO; colored
Thibets, one and thrce-eight ymds in
width at q empress cloths, from 42c.
to 81. rs satins, from 75c. to 1925; i'm
perial all wool serges, from $3.50 to 81
beaver, mohair and buffalo alpaca, from
&c. to Sl.25 merinocs, from 75c. to 81
drap d etc, forty-cight inches wide from
$3.50 to 50 and Irish satinets, in all
the new shades, at So per yard.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-24

is No. steamer in all respects, and
makes excellent time. Reese Pritchard
goes in command,
The. good steamer Indiana, Captain
Reub Neal, will pass down to-day at 5
pm. for Vicksburg, Natchez and New
Orleans, and makes all way landings.
Her accommodations are well and favor
ably known by the travelling public, and
her fare is surpassed by none.
Captain Pegram has introduced the
restaurant system on the James How
ard
The Bismarck arrived at New Orleans
last Thursday with fine trip Of produce
and 1926 bales of cotton The Belle of
Alton went into New Orleans the same
day with ll76 bales of cotton and con-
siderably sugar and cotton seed.
The Louisville Courier-Journal learns
Of number of towboat pilots being en-
gagged within the last few days. Horner,
Wood & Co. engaged Captain Dan TOLL
from date to August LIST next, for $1,000,
work or play. Jas. Daugherty engaged
his services to the same firm, the same
length of time, $4,000. A number of
other pilots were engaged at 5000 per
single trip to New Orleans and back,
and $500 per trip during the season.
The Great Republic added 1900 sacks
of corn between Cairo and this point, and
gets here IS bales of cotton and good
passenger list
The t. II. Allen came in this morning
from the Arkansas with AIT bales of cot
ton, 700 sacks of cotton seed, and put
off 1903 bales of cotton at the mouth Of
White river
The Henry Ames is due from above,
and will doubtless arrive during the
evening. Sne departs at 10 am. to-
morrow for Vicksburg, New Orleans and
the bends. j, w. Jacobs is master and
n B. Fowler is clerk.
The James Howard left Cincinnati
Friday night with 400 tons freight. The
number of visitors who inspected her
while at Cincinnati is stated at so 900 by
fhe Gazette and. 10000 by the CONNER.
cial. Her pilots are Andy Fleming and
Robert Baldwin. One item of the cargo
of the Howard was $50 barrels Of whisky,
but the number of tombstones accompa-
nying it is not given, though it is stated
there were SO metallic burial cases in the
list of her freight. This at least was very
considerate on the part of Cincinnati
merchants, for, as Toodles says, How
handy it will be to have them in the
house. st. Louis Republican, 23d.
The Cincinnati Comm ercial says.
New Orleans tonnage will be abundant
this week. We will have the Glencoe,
Groesbeck, Belle of Texas Messenger,
Bodman, Church, and Boardman's iron
steamer loading for New Orleans. 1t is
useless to quote rates, as they will
range as low as at 30@35c for bacon,
and $l@l Is for whisky.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-24


The members of the Norwich, Conn,
Common Council were warmly greeted
the other night as my brethren in the
Lord bya prematurely bald young man,
who thought their chamber was the room
of the Christian Association. ~ 81
At meeting Of the Farmers Club, in
New York, there happened to be pecu-
liarly fine apple of one variety, which the
chairman was requested to present to
the handsomest lady present. This was
rather a poser for the chairman, but with
his customary readiness, he bowed gra-
ciously to the ladies', and then pocketed
the fruit, remarking that he dared not
introduce an ,apple of discOrd into suen
harmonious and intelligent assemblage.
The President of Brooklyn street
railway company, who was being inter
viewed" in regard to an inquiry as to
what extent conductors are believed by
their employers to knock down" said
it was computed that the wealthiest of
the local companies has lost, through
the dishonesty of their employees, since
the road was started, an amount equiva-
lent to their entire capital, 81 100000
The illegal gains of conductors he rated
at from 81 to s. per day. B . p p z
The Brooklyn Union critic says Jeffer-
SOM art, in rip Van Wrinkle, = is like a
good mild cigar-while it does not rudely
assert itself on the sense of taste, burns
smoothly, but not with suffering bright
ness; does not narcotize us with an over
whelming incense, but rather lulls the
senses imperceptibly to pleasant dreams,
and finally burns out TO the very end as
sweet to the taste as at the first draught,
leaving us with no weakening after
effects, with no nerve shattering reaction
to undergo
A jolly old farmer of Vevay, Indiana,
on returning home from an old-fashioned
drunk, placed lighted cigar in his coat
pocket for safe keeping. The cigar com
ing in contact with a package of powder,
the latter was exploded, blowing the old
lunatic up, setting fire to his clothes and
frightening his team so that it ran away.
Fortunately some young men intercepted
the runaways and eXtinguished the fire.
The hero of that adventure still lives
to repeat the experiment. } tiNaB
The Lexington Press has the following
notes of centenarian; " Mrs. Moore,
living on the Versailles pike, about
three miles out, was one hundred and
one years old on last Saturday, and,
what is very remarkable, besides her
great age, she enjoys all of her faculties
unimpaired, and applies herself still to
her household duties. Her eyesight
failed some years ago, and was then re-
newed, and she is now able to read fine
print, which lshe does daily, and does
much of her own sewing. The neighbors
all come in and bring the old woman
presents every birthday, which she
heartily enjoys.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-24
Suat GOr Damages.

In the First Circuit Court an interest
ing case has been in progress for several
days. Mary Robertson sued the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad Company,
as lessees of the Memphis and Ohio rail
road, for 100000 damages sustained by
her on account Of the death of her hus-
band in November, 1869, who was run
over by locomotive near the depot Of
the Memphis and Ohio railroad. The
case was argued for several days by Mr..
P. j. Mulvibill and General w. Y. c.
Humes for the plaintiff, and Messrs.
Stephens & Smith for the defendants.
The deceased, c. N. Robertson, was
instantly killed, and the question of
damages hinges on this fact. 1t was
decided by Judge H. G. Smith, in
a case in 9th CaldwelPs Reports,
that where a party met. with in
Simultaneous death no action for dam
ages will accrue. This peculiar doc
trine, it seems, has been overruled by
the Supreme Court within the last ten
days in decision which makes no nice
distinction between instantaneous death
and death in a few seconds after the in
jury. The case before our Circuit Court
will probably be decided by the jury
this evening. The case has
been ably argued by the counsel engaged,
and the result is looked for with interest,
because number of other suits depend
upon this one now in progress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-24
Amusemenls.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-The japanese
troupe of tumblers, wire-walkers and
gymnasts appeared last night to a
crowded house, and were enthusiastically
received. 0tlomy Ketchi, three years
old Jap, went through the butterfly and
pyramid bend to the astonishment of
the audience The umbrella, pipe and
cross-ladder acts, and the posturing of
little All Right were new and won
derful. The bamboo climbing exercises
Of two Yeddo ladies, who hung in the
air with the greatest Of ease, was a re-
markable feat, as was also the wire rope
walking of Mile Tchiniatz. Indeed, the
entire performance was Oriental and
novel, and worthy of the attention it re-
ceived from the public. Tonight the
Satsuma troupe will give their second
performance. fGEn ftarf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-24


LIVERY AND BOARDING. STABLE. -
Messrs. ]. r. McCullers and II. o. Jinks
have opened a magnificent livery and
boarding stable at No. 60 Monroe street.
at which place they viii be pleased to
see their patrons and customers. Messrs.
McCullers q links are old livery sta
bic men, and thoroughly understand
their business; consequently, they re-
specially solicit a share Of public pa
tronage They have at their stables, on
Monroe street, a number Of fine saddle
horses for hire. Call and see Messrs.
MoCullers a links a. No. 62 Monroe
street aauar ..riH f .l.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
PUBLIC LEDGER 0FFIcE, |
MEMPHIS, TENN. January "a, 1871. ]


There is no change of Importance in
the general market. Bntter is dull at 20
to zoe for choice; bagging unchanged;
beans are quiet at 81 25 per bushel for
navy and 81 IS to 81 for mediumj corn
meal is sold by the mills at 50 Is to
So 30 per barrel, which is also the ruling
price for kiln-dried cottonseed is in re-
quest at SO per ton on the levee, buyer
furnishing sacks eggs are quiet at 3Oe
for fresh and 25c for packed -four is in
fair request, with sales at 81 IS to Sc %
for common to good extra; the supply Of
corn Is now in excess of the demand, in
consequence of which prices are lower
sales were made at Sc to 5Sc; hay is
weak at $24; oats are quiet at "a to 55c;
bran scarce at S24 to S24 so per ton;
potatoes are frmer but prices unchanged;
provisions are quiet but firm; bacon clear
sides, l3c; clear rib sides, IL to lllc;
shoulders, 81 to &c; sugar cured hams,
l6 to lie; mess pork, $50 so; lard, lac
for tierce and l4c for keg. Fa
MONEY!,
Nothing Of interest has transpired in
financial circles since our last report.
The banks report currency in better sup
ply, and although the demand for &C
commodations are on the increase. they
announce their ability to supply custom
ers with all necessary funds for imme-
date wants. Outsiders, or those not
considered regular depositors, are, how
ever, met with but little favor, and in one
or two cases have been compelled TO
place their paper upon the street, where
u per cent per month interest was paid
on fifteen and thirty-day notes. Cotton
bills come in slowly, and are unequal to |
the demand. Rates are steady at J to |
lc on Eastern points, and &c discount
on New Orleans. There is very little
doing in local securities. County scrip /
could not find purehasers at over 50 TO
CSC, and for Tennessee money 74c IS the |
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-24
Chnmber of Commerae.

The regular monthly meeting was hello
yesterday afternoon, President Pinson in
the chair. The report Of the President
was read by the Secretary, This report
recited the manner in which the Mer
chants Exchange was established, and
the efforts of many gentlemen to estab
lish the same A large number Of new
members were admitted. The resigna'
ton of G. w. Jones q Co. was accepted
The Treasurer reported an income dur.
ing the past year Of $337l %, and adds
bursement of $336l, which report was
adopted.
SHIP CANAL.
A memorial was received from the
Chamber of Commerce at New Orleans,
praying that Congress would take steps
to construct ship canal to connect the
Mississippi river with the great lakes.
The memorial was referred to a commit
tee Of three, consisting Of Messrs. Du-
pre-, Lacey and Hill.
EXCHANGE ROOM. ~ ~
The Secretary read communication
from Colonel W. c. Miller, of the Pea
body, offering the use of the large billiard
hall for an Exchange room. A com
mittee of three, consisting Of Messrs.
Speed, Hill and Bayliss was appointed
to investigate the entire matter as to
leasing new room for the meetings Of
the Chamber of Commerce and the Mer-
chants Exchange. ie '-' 'A-.
RAILROADS.
The President requested the commit
tee heretofore appointed on railroad dis
ordinations against Memphis, to make
a report as soon as possible, He, stated
that the Mobile and Ohio railroad
charged five dollars for transporting a
bale of cotton from Tupelo to Corinth, a
distance Of fifty miles, and charged only
the same sum for transporting the cotton
to Mobile, distance of 300 miles. The
committee not being ready to report, the
matter was laid over to the next regular
meeting. ..,.,....,.,,
The report Of Major Minor Meriwether,
on the levees of the Mississippi river,
was placed on file.
A committee consisting of Messrs.
Devine, Speed, Dickinson, Adams and
Cameron was appointed to draft suitable
resolutions for the government of the
Merchants, Exchange, ,sa
The sum of forty dollars per month
was ordered to be paid for the services
of an assistant secretary.
A committee, consisting Of Messrs.
Moore, Crisman and Hill, was appointed
to examine and report as to the odious
Merchants tax.
Resolutions were introduced compli-
menting Captain Lee for building the
steamer Phil Allin, and Major Adams
for building two steamers, at the port of
Memphis, after which the meeting ad-
journed.