davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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queer ana vicious Fish.

Among the vast multitudes of living
beings which inhabit the waters of the
globe, there are things beautiful, things
horrible and fearful, beyond the power
of pen to describe. Among the latter
class may be included the scorpion fish,
which, upon the authority of DIR. Fran.
els Day, is so much feared and dreaded,
that fishermen will cut the meshes of
their nets, rather than risk wound
from it. The fish inhicts its injuries by
its dorsal fin, which is serrated, and until
this is broken by means of club or
stick, no one acquainted with the char
acter of the fish will venture to touch it
with the hand Another fish, called the
crocodile fish, also inficts frightful
wounds with its spines. A fish is said TO
infest the mouth of the Amazon, which,
although scarcely larger than the min
now of our fresh water streamlets, is so
ferocions in its attacks upon the human
bedy that it is dreaded even more than
the crocodiles. The name of this little
fish fiend is candirou," and when it
seizes hold of the flesh, which it never
fails to do when occasion offers, it holds
on with such a tenacity that it cannot
be removed without tearing out a mouth
full of flesh, Another fish Of South
American rivers is the payara, which
carries in its lower jaw two fangs, by
which it cuts cash as smoothly as could
be done by razor. The "caribe" is
the vampire of South American streams.
1t scents blood so keenly, that the least
scratch nm the nereon of the hather in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-02
Something John Buck Didn't Find
Ont,

Il
Once at q commencement ball !"
given by the members Of the senior
class Of Dartmouth, two Of the class
made their appearance so intoxicated
that it became necessary for the floor
managers to insist upon their retiring
from the room. One of them knew
enough to get out and 60 home. The
other, John Buck, after reeling about
for some time, found himself in the la
dies dressingrroom, where he attempted
to lie down on sofa, but fell. fiat on
the floor, where he lay too much dis
couraged to get up or care where he
was. Soon after he rolled under the
sofa, and Immediately he was fast
asleep. However, he was not destined
to rest in peace, for shortly after, he
was awakened by the entrance of two
young ladies engaged in earnest con-
versation, who sat down on the same
seat under which our friend was lying.
After talking little while on various
subjects, one said to the other, Did you
hear any one say anything about meY
Yes, heard quite a number say that
you were the best dancer in the hall.
But did you hear any one say anything
about me2" Yes, they all said you
we're the prettiest young lady here to-
night" Now John was awakened by
this earnest conversation, and began to
share the interest felt by the young ladies.
Poking out his head from between their
feet he thus delivered himself TO the
horror-stricken couple: D,d-did you
h-h-hear (hic) anybody s-s-say anything
'b-b-b-bout me?" The shrieks Of the
affrighted damsels were their only re-
sponse, as they fed in dismay to the
ballroom, and Johns question remained
unanswered
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-02
rhe mnmnn rirnrn.

The propoftiona Of the human figure
are strictly mathematical The whole
form is six times the length of the feet.
Whether the form be slender or plump,
the rule holds good; any deviation from
it is q departure from the highest beauty
of proportion. The Greeks made all
their statues according 10 this rule. The
face, from the highest point of the fore
head, where the hair begins, to the chin,
is one-tenth of the whole stature. The
hand, from the wrist to the middle finger,
is the sane From the top Of the chest
to the highest point of the forehead is a
seventh. If the face, from the roots Of
the hair to the chin, be divided into three
equal parts, the first division determines
the place where the eyebrows meet, and
tae second the place Of the nostrils.
The hight from the feet to the top of the
head is the distance from the extremity
OF the ilngers when the arms are ex-
tended
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-02

been tested thai If q small piece Of iron
or copper is inserted into barrel OF
whisky adulterated with this acid. the
entire mass will be instantly black
ened and If left in it for short time
will evolve large quantity Of disacetate
of copper or verdigris. Such a com
pound can not fail to prove fearfully in
furious to the public health, if brought
into general use, and we are glad to per
ceive that combined effort is contem-
plated by the trade to discard it alto
gether. If this be not sufficient, the
consequences are sufficiently serious to
call for some legislative enactment by
which the sale Of this poisonous stuff
shall be prohibited under the several
penalties. t..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-02

Autumn fashions,-Large checks are
in demand for autumn toilets. A check
for $4,000, presented to Miss Bunnymags
By her father, has been much admired.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-02
I'm Every Department The List of
Fremtu ums Is Com plete.

The Agricultural Division has been care
fully and thoroughly revised, aud presents
such an attraction rs should enlist all the
farmers and stock raisers Of our Sc ction in the
spirit of emulation, which the Soci ETY. designs
20 promote, for the benefit ,of A, rriculture,
We invite eompetition ffew all o,lr people.
The List Of the Mechanical 4 Division
can challenge competition, and cam ct be ex-
celled for completeness in detail and compre-
hensiyeness in concept ion. Every fdechanic
and Manufacturer o. Memphis sh ould be
proud To- compete in such list AMI should
SEND his best fabrics for exhibition.
The Directors Of the Agricultural Society
are happy to annOu' ace that they have. had the
hearty and Heaiouf. aid Of the Mem 1his Me-
cnnnics Institute in preparing this ldst. who
VIII have ebarge that Division Of az Fair.
ana from whoT., under their enli ghtened
management ard personal .supervis ion, the
mechanical DIV lsion cannot Tail 70 be the most
complete saeef iss ever attained at Fair or
Exposition IN the Southwest. Steam motive
power VAL b provided 10 drive ma chinery,
ana ample tJsts will be made before awarding
The Rrou nds are being set in complete order.
ana every facility In the power Of the Direc-
tory VIII be provided for exhibiting articles at
the falr Ample guards will be provided for
tue sait " OF articles and animals, and feed
for the after will befurnished al market rates.
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Commencing October 18th, and con.
tin,1ing Six Days.

The Premiums OIL rered amount to sl5. 900.
These Premiums n, o distributed fairly be
tween the Agricuitu. al and Mechanical Di-
visions. Every day th, fre will be
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E. wHITMORE.
Publisher and Proprietor.

BuRNETT's KALLIsToN is the best cos.
metic and skin beautifer in the world.
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MECHANICAL SOCIETY

IHILL BE HELD AT THEIR FAIR
w Grounds, four miles east Of the city of
M emphis, TeilAessee, tl4
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Anna Dickinson says: 1 am against
that man Grant"
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No lentrr Fees in any Department.

The Directors will use every precaution in
then power 10 secure the safety Of articles
and animals. but cannot be responsible fol
any losses. H
The beautiful track Of one mile Is in com
plete order and can not be exeelled in Amer
lea as trotting ground.
Trains viii run every half hour from Mem
phis 70 the grounds. at 25c the round trip.
Omnibnses and hacks, in abundance. can be
also Procured. All the railroads transport
PASSENGERS at half rates. Or one fare both
way :. BY having tickets stamped at the gate.
Hisitors are particularly requested 10 have
pieir tickets stamped az the cate otherwise
they forfeit their right 70 return free.
Prof Mathew II. AIaury, 2
Known throughout the world as a man Of
Genius, Science and Learning, will deliver
the Annual Address on Monday. October 18th.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
For a four-horse coach or oinnibus-.. J. q 90
For a two-horse hack or carriage lpublic) 50
For each person. whether in carriage. on
horse or on nfOot....---.....----------. 50
For children under twelve years OF age
and over siA...-..............- -
For children under six years ef age..-....free
For Premium list apply % or address the
Secretary. Office Of Chanber OF Commerce,
Memphis, Tennessee. Entries may be made
by letter 10 his address.
JACOB THOMPSON, President.
Iron TRogsDALE, Secretary. b-4O
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ON WEDNESDAY,, OCT ODER 18th,

The grand Trotting Premium 6, open to the
world, will be awarded. tellts bLl
Fastest horse mare or gelding -. .....'..si29O 9V0
Second fastest horse. mare OF g Ish. 'g"" sso oSo
Third fastest horse, mare or gel ding -'..'' 10Y
These are private Premiums /. awar. ed py
several pgblic-spirited gentleme n OF the Guy
of Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-02

ELEGANT SLEEPING CARS WILL RUN
u through to st. Louis and Louisville on
the " 40 pm train. The3 am. and b;tO p.m.
train does not run on Sund ays U-f .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-02
A TROTTING PREMIUM

for the best trotting horse ss excepting l, tne
second day Tuesday, l7thl,v When tnere VIII
be PACING MATCH.
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Prof.. AIatheW F. NTaITrY.


Known throughout the world as a man Of
Genius. Science and Learning. will deliver
the Annual Address on Monday. October 10th.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
yNHF PUBLIC LEDGER is PUBLISHED
eyory afternoon Except Sunday by
AE. WITHIN R E,
Weekly Public Ledger,

Published every Tuesday at 80 per annum lin
advanced; clubs Of five or more. 81 %.
Communications upon subjects Of general
interest TO the public arc at all times accept
able.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-02

Silver coffin trimmings are hired out
for private funerals in Lewiston, Maine,
to be returned after the ceremony.
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Averitable rire-Eauer.

They have in Caroline county, Mary
land, veritable fre-eater named CokeI
colorcd man. Tie Easton Journal
says of him:
= '.Coker, the negro fire eater from Car
oline county, was in Easton, and was
induced to give an exhibition Of his fire.
proof qualities, of which so much has
been said. He Tapped his tongue sew
eral times on red-hot shovel, rubbed
the same hot shovel ON the bottom of
his foot, and his mouth, where he let ii
remain until il hardened. There was
no legerdemain about tit was done in
the presence of a number oe gentlemen
Immediately around him, and by whom
lie was closely watched to prevent i'm
position. A physician examined his
mouth, hut could find no evidence OF
burns, or that the heat had any effect
upon him. 1t is certainly wonderful.
and an examination of his skin worthy
the attention Of scientific men,
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Diamond Cut Diamond.

A correspondent writing from Sara
toga relates this incident:
"Among our visitors is young cler
gyman He is smart and has his eyes
open He is churchman and will make
his mark. An incident will illustrate
this. His college chum is settled in the
Baptist ministry. Our church friend
made a call on his chum. 1t was Sat
urday, and he proposed to spend Sun
day with his old associate. He was
made welcome, but with the least bit Of
embarrassment that he did not fail 10
observe. At length the Baptist brother
spoke. i should be delighted to have
you preach for me tomorrow. But the
fact is, it is our communion. We have
it directly after our morning service 1t
would be very awkward, you know, for
you to preach for me and then go out
of the house with the unregenerate, for
by the rules of our church you, not be-
ing baptized, cannot commune with us.
The churchman laughed ,and said: "Oh,
don't be uneasy l will preach for you.
But were forty times baptized, l could
not sit down to your table, for by the
rules of our church, you, you know, are
not ordained, and cannot administer the
ordinances at all And so he preached,
and at the close went out to his dinner,
while the saints sat at their table"
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T WILL offer for sale to the highest bidder,
L the Giier farm, containing 230 acres, stu.
ated in Oxford township Guernsey county,
Ohio, one and one-half miles south of Fair
view, and the National Road and four and
one half miles north of the railroad,
ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, Is, 1871
Said farm is in a good state of cultivation,
120 acres in old sod, and nearly all the re
mainder so~n down in grass two good Or
cnards, good fencing, number one buildings,
good timber, Is acres of good coal, and good
water in every field, The soil is of the very
best quality. Is very convenient to schools,
churches, mills. and an excellent market
The coal, at one-half cent Ter bushel, will
pay for the farm at least seven times.
would just say to any one wishing good
home, come and see for yourself, If you
wish to invest in No. property, come and
examine this farm, 1t is one of the very best
in the county, For particulars call and see
the undersigned on the premises. Terms
easy, and will be made known on the day of
sale, Sale to commence at o'clock, pm,
je20mS, JAS, W, MORRELL.
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Manhood, Womanhood,
AND
THEIR MUTUAL INTERPRETATIONS.
By Prof. o. S. FOW Il II ,
The works Very Valuable

The WORK is Very Valuable
To Husbands, as teaching them their duty
toward their wives and children, and as a warn
ing against those dangers.which are so fatal to
welded happiness.
To Wives, as showing q woman's true duty,
and defining her rights as wife, and teaching
the best way to avoid loss of health and secure
domestic bliss.
To Parents as showing how to beget and
rear healthy and happy children.
To Young Men, as teaching them their duty
to themselves, and warning them against their
peculiar dangers.
To Young Women, as showing them the way
to their highest glory in life, and how to perpet-
uate their charms as maidens, wives and moth
ers
To Those About to Marry, as enabling them
to enter the married state we'll informed of the
duties required of each. Ask your father,
young man, or your mother, young woman, if
such knowledge will not be to you of untold
value.
To Those Suffering from Disease or Loss of
Power, you will find here the simplest and best
remedies for your cure Take the book to your
physician and ask him if Prof. Fowler's advice
is not only entirely free of expense to you, but
certain to cure and make you happy and sound
in body and mind.
The book is very valuable to all these, and
the public generally because it discusses all its
topics practically and in the light of the latest
discoveries in science.
SAMUEL G. CUNNINGHAM, Clarington, Ohio,
is the agent for this valuable work. We COM
mend him to the courtesy and patronage of our
citizens, and trust he will meet with that sue
cess commensurate with the merits of the work.
jy4w4.
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free government that they are equally
honest, brave and patriotic, and we ap-
peal to them as to our brothers and coun-
trymen to aid us to obtain relief from
the grievous abuses which wrong and
oppress every one, except the wrong do
ers and oppressors themselves.
Fourteentk-Upon State issues we re-
solve that we, are in favor eff calling a
convention, as provided for by article
XVI, Sec, 3, of the State Constitution
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Master Commissioners Sale.
James Watson ct al
VS..
William Dillon,

DY virtue of mandate to me directed from
ID the court of common pleas of Monroe
county, Ohio, | will offer for sale at the front
door of the court house in the town of Woods
field, on
Saturday, the 18th day of august, 1871,
between the hours of 10 o'clock m. and 4
o'clock p m, the following described real estate
situate in Monroe county, Ohio, to wit
Commencing at the southeast corner of
Thomas Hamilton's lot, which lays directly
south of lot number forty in the town of Grays-
vile; thence north eighty-eight and one-fourth
degrees west three chains and three links;thence
south sixteen and one-fourth degrees west one
chain and sixty links; thence south lightweight
and one-fourth degrees east three chains and
forty-three links; thence nerth one and three
fourth degrees east one chain and forty-five
links to the place of beginning, said premises
being part of the east half of the northeast
quarter of section sixteen, township four and
range six, containing onehalf acre. more or less.
Appraised at S425.
J. P. SPRIGGS,
iy11w5 Mas. Com NJ. c. o.
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Legal Notice.

Samuel Danford' plaintiff State of C Ohio, Mon
Andrew J. Lloyd, Sarah
A Lloyd ct al, defendants Court Com. Pleas.
A NDREW J, LLOYD and Sarah A. Lloyd
II his wife, who reside in the State of Penn
sylvania, will take notice that on the 7th day
of July, 1871, the plaintiff Samuel Danford,
filed in the Office of the clerk of the court of
common pleas of Monroe county, Ohio, his PEE
tition against them and another; setting up in
said petition two several promissory notes given
by said Andrew j. Lloyd one made payable to
John Miller, Jr., and dated June 1, 1870, and
payable June 1, 1871 with interest from date
and calling for $525; said note now owned by
the plaintiff. Samuel Danford; the other note for
S554 payable to the plaintiff, Samuel Danford,
dated October II, 1870. and due April /, 1871;
also that said several notes are secured by two
mortgages made, executed, delivered and duly
recorded, upon the west part of lot number two
in Beall's addition to the town of Beallsville,
Monroe county, Ohio beginning for the same at
the northwest corner of said lot; thence running
south one hundred and forty-one feet; thence
cast ffty-two feet; thence north one hundred
and forty-one feet; thence west ffty-two feet to
the place of beginning; ALSO the undivided half
of the tan yard situate on the east part of said
lot; that said mortgages are each executed by
Andrew j. Lloyd and Sarah A. Lloyd his wife;
the object and prayer of said petition is the
foreclosure of said mortgages, the sale of the
mortgaged premises, and the payment of the
several notes above described; one for $525 with
interest from June 1, 1870, the other for $554
with interest from April /, 1871, the apphca-
tion of the proceeds of the sale of said mort
gagged premises to the payment of said notes,
and for executions for the balance if there be
any, You are hereby required to answer the
said petition on or before the ID day of Septem-
5er 1871.
L. DANFORD,
Atty for plaintiff.
DAVID OKEY, Clerk Monroe Common Pleas.
iyllW6
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Legal Notice.

TTENRY q. LOHMIRE, who resides out of
[ | the State of Ohio. will take notice that
ON the 18th of July, 1871, Sarah NJ. Lohmire
filed her petition in the court of common
pleas of Monroe county, Ohio, asking that
certain property described in her petition be
set off to her as alimony and that she may
have further allowance as alimony for the
support of herself and minor children, for the
reason that the defendant has wholly aban
doned her. and refused to make any provision
for her support. and has grossly neglected his
duty. The petition will be for hearing at the
next Term of said court.
HOLLISTER & OKEY,
iylsw6. Att'ys for plaintiff.
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school Examination.

s.Iohn how do You parse grandmoth-
err e'
@"I doesn't pass her at all, but always
goes in to get tart
What is the singular of man?"
"They is singular when they pay Their
debts without being axed to do it doz
en-times."
ss"Young women are beautiful. What
is it that comes after young women p
''It's the fellers, TO be sure-they arc
always arter the young women"
THAT will do; now you are dismiss
ed.,'
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Probate Notice.
Legal Notice.


CAMUEL FAWCETT, who resides ont of the
~ State of Ohio, will take notice that on the
l4th day of July, 1871, w. H. Simmons FLED
his petition against him in the court of COM
mon pleas of Monroe county, Ohio, setting
forth that the said Samuel Fawcett is indebt-
ed to him in the sum of $22 Sc, with inter-
est from April 8, 1858, on promissory note
executed to James Brown or bearer, and to
secure said note the said Samuel Fawcett
gave a mortgage on lot number thirty nine
iu the town OF Lebanon, Monroe county Ohio !;
the prayer of which petition is that said
premises may be sold to pay the same, and
the said Samuel Fawcett is hereby required
to appear and answer said petition on or be-
fore the third Saturday after the 2Sth day of
August, 1871. AMOS & SPRIGGS,
jylSw6. Att'ys for plaintiff.
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sE Hasaurek. the editor of the Cir

EE Hasaurek. the editor of the Gin
cinnati Valksblatt, German Republi-
can, says, 1.-The Tariff Resolution (of
the Republicans is milk and water, it
does not say anything, it is an Illusion,
and can be construed either way one
pleases." The State Journal improves
on this, and says the resolution is nei-
ther s.for or against the protection swim
die. The Reserve Radicals declare il
indorses protective tariff, while Noyes
Is getting ready to preach from the
stump that it exactly suits the revenue
feformers.
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Boston has peculiar law case, and
the judges disagree. John Platt, sill
yer smith, had heavy balance at the
Second National; John Platt, black
smith, (no relatiou.) hadn't any balance
anywhere Nevertheless John the black
smith drew check for five thousand
dollars, signing his own name in his own
handwriting, and presenting it at tie
Second National, drew he silversmith's
money. That is the Whole of the story.
For what shall the blacksmith be pun,
ished?
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ne Congressman Perry, of Cincinua.
ii, bluntly declined to speak at one of
the Radical meetings for which he was
posted by the State Committee on the
oath of August, and now comes Gener-
al J.. Warren Keifer, who declines to
put in an appearance at Akron on the
same day
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Farm for Sale.

ONE mile northwest of Woods6eld, Monroe
" county, Ohio, containing
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES
known as the Ford farm. The undersigned
Executors of the estate of Henry Ford. Sr.
deceased, now offer the above named farm at
private sale.
The improvements consist of two large
frame barns,with stabins capacity sufficient
for three hundred head of sheep, and other
necessary stock; one dwelling house, two sto-
ries, containing six rooms and cellar never
failing well of water at the door: one tenant
house, one story frame, and all out. buildings
necessary; large apple orchard in full bearing,
with some peach, PLAN, cherry and grapes.
The land is in high state of cultivation,
all the cleared land being so sn to grass seed
excepting ten acres Of corn-stak ground,
which produced 600 bushels of corn last
season. The farm has been used for stock
growing for the last twenty five years. which
accounts for its great fertility.
Terms fair; deferred payments to be secured
by mortgage. For further particulars call on
THOMAS H. FORD.
or SAMUEL g. SMITH.
febzstf. Woodsfeld, Ohio.