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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
The Clouds.

2 The glories of heaven, which ever ex
hibit varied and changing scenes, and
afford never ceasing interest, pass un
noticed by the greater part of the busy
populace. Callous and debased mus
be the mind that can find no beauties OF
interest in the wondrous paintings oi
nature which continually fill the clear
blue sky.
The gorgeous, crimson sunset which
heralds the night, as the regent oi
day" withdraws his golden beams re-
luetantly from the western sky, his Grim
son fingers will now and then tinge here
and there gray billow, filling the earth
and sky with radiance, and then silently
sinks to rest, and leaves the clouds SOM
ber and aeecy, with an occasional Grim
son or silver streak bursting forth and
then melting away. l A u
The paintings die out in the west, and
we turn to view the stately ascent of the
silver queen, which soon sheds her mel
low light over the earth, and gives an
| indescribable loveliness. The night
queen seems to play hide and seek, as
her glorious face is obscured by dark
cloud; but soon it floats along, and again
the silyery rays render unto the clouds
the resemblance of spirits of better
sphere" that float through the air and
keep nocturnal watch, to see that no
criminal deed is committed in the pres
an ,ce of their. honored sovereign. All
ms day after day, and night after night,
JaoIs the ceiling of natures fair dome,
ond vet how little of it is seen.
Msnv a resplendent scene is enacted
bv tbe noe .turnal clouds. Many time
the moon sinks in glory to her western
eouch, and the purple bushes OF the
coming morn kiss the eastern boundaries
of heaven. and King Sol at last raises
fbe veil of night and peeps in upon the
sinmberiug. peaceful world, ere the
chain of Somnus' spell is broken, and
Iii The grandeur sinks 10 oblivion un-
known But why so, that none see
these heavenly transfgurations, and but
few know of them2 How many plain
tive murmur. or a sad reflection, might
he turned into gladness and JOY, and
life be made happy with contentment' II
only the objects Of love and beauty ana
the many sources OF amusement anorded
by natures lavishness. were. properly
appreciated, and some instruction gained
bv every lesson spread before us, and
some new idea born at the observation
of every bud of beauty ,,l.eu
Nothing surpasses the sublimity OF the
sly when overcast with black clouds,
the intenseness being increased by
!, Iashes of lightning playing across the
~ . ,ernal expanse, the peals of thunder
-. -, -;;ng sorth as though il were the voice
of God spea Ing forth His eternal wrath
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
MEMPHIS TENN. SATURDAY EVENING, MAY q, 1871.

of Chinese children in wooden shoes,
and yet that practice is no more injuri-
GUS to the feet than forcing them into a
small boot, with an Alpine heel. This
is matter of grave and serious import,
and hence we press it upon the mothers
and fathers of the land. If they would
not feed the surgical hospitals, and have
groups of manned daughters in their
homes, they must commence a crusade
on high heels. No father should have
high-heeled boots in his house any
more than he would keep a vicious dog
in the parlor. When skillful surgeons
like DIR. Pancoast, from the operating
room, raise their voices against high
heeled boots, it is time for old and young
ladies to pause and listen. At this pc
riod they can choose between high heels
and the operating knife. In short
time it may be the latter, or permanent
lameness
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
HIGH HEELS.
A WARNING 10 Young Ladies'.

The Philadelphia Age, describing a
visit to hospital in that city, remarks
that the wearing Of high-heeled boots by
ladies and children is openly condemned
by learned surgeons, and adds:
DR.. William H. Pancoast remarked
the other day, after performing a painful
operation on an interesting little girl
whose feet had been ruined by wearing
wrongly constructed shoes: " This is the
beginning of large harvest Of such
cases. And what else can be expeetedS
Mothers walk the streets with heels on
their boots from two and half to three
and a half inches high and not more
than an inch in diameter, and their
daughters follow the same bad and bar
barous practice. In many cases several
sprains of the ankle are suffered. But
these are not the worst fruits of the high
heel torture. The toes are forced against
the fore part Of the boot, and soon begin
to assume unnatural positions. In many
cases they are actually dislocated. In
others the great toe passes under the
foot. the tendons harden in that posi-
ton. and lameness is contracted, for
which there is no cure but the knife.
When the injury does not take this form,
II assumes other aspects almost as
horrible and distressing. There are
,sausands of young girls tip-toeing 1t
slorc our streets to-day, who, in few
vsars will 'sa cripples if their parents
Do not interfere sud remove the cause.
We will have a race Of women almost
as belpless, so far as walking is con-
cerned, as those Of China: "e con con
denim the practice Of eonhning the feeI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
THE GIRL FOR ME,
Publisher and Proprietor.

Just fair enough to be pretty,
Just gentle enough to be sweet,
Just saucy enough to be witty,
Just dainty enough to be neat.
Just tall enough to be graceful.
Just slight enough for fay,
Just dress enough TO be tasteful,
Just merry enough to be gay.
Just tears enough to be tender,
Just sighs enough to be sad,
Tones soft enough to remember,
d Ynnr heart throIgh their cadence made gla
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
is III A MYTH?
An American Traveller on French
POltteness.

Rev. DR.. Burt, writing to the Evangel-
list from Nice, is uncomplimentary to the
French. He says:
had hoped to give only favorable
straws in this letter. But wish to say
something in concluding about French
politeness, and am afraid it will not be
wholly favorable So far as the observ-
ance of little conventionalities go, the
French surpass us. They ask pardon,
and make show of civility, in many
cases where we are silent and immova-
BILE. Yet, in more important matters,
there is oftena a glaring. want of polite
ness. They are not sensitive to the
rights of others. They care little for
fair play. When you are awaiting your
turn to be served at the postoffice deliv-
cry, or the railway ticket Office, newly
arrived Frenchman will think nothing OF
edging his way in ahead of you, and get
ting first served. Sohe will deliberately
occupy himself over freshly posted tel
egram, going over it again and again,
with his nose to the paper, eclipsing the
view of it to crowd of anxious people
behind himself.
rTenCH HtHbiCLuCu arc ouppOoCu w DS
models of gallantry. This is a wretched
mistake. They are not gallant; they
are not courteous; they are scarcely
respectful, or even decent TO ladies
they iostle ladies off the sidewalk; they
appropriate the best seats in public
places, leaving the ladies to their fate;
they stare and ogle modest ladies out of
all countenance. So exceedingly chiv-
aIrous has the present generation of
Frenchmen become that no young lady
can 90 unattended upon the thorough
fares of French city, even at broadest
noon, without constant liability to
shameless insult. La. llia'I
Chivalry has taken flight from Europe
and found home in America. There
is scarcely village in all our country
but will discover higher ideal of cour-
tesy to woman than can be found in
Paris, or Berlin, or London. Indeed,
until the woman's rights movement was
begun, we we're plainly in danger of
being carried to ridiculous extremes-to
forms of idolatry which threatened to
react unfavorably upon our idols. 1t is
to be hoped that we may not now be
driven to the opposite extremes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
Attention, Chelsea p!
WE WILL SELL FOR MR.. BRINKLEY.
ON TUESDAY, MAY 80,

Upon the premises, SIX BUILDING LOTS,
at the corner of Main and Henry streets. ad-
joining the property Of r. H. Glisson and
John Cubbin. Terms easy. and announced at
sale. Good property and good title should
draw to this sale the attention of those who
wish to secure homes in this valuable locality.
The sale will take place on the premises, at
four o'clock pm.
ROYSTER, IRRELEVANT & CO.,
Auctioneers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
Pet Names for New York Churehes.

A correspondent writes to con-
temporary the following about some of
the curious popular names given to the
New York churches; Plymouth Church
is called simply Beecher's; DR.. Storrs
Church, owing to the peculiar form of
the steeple, is known as the Church Of
the Holy Corncob.' Mr. Talmadge's S
Tabernacle is called the Church of the
Hippodrome. One of the Old School
Churches, stiff in doctrine, is known as
the Odd Furnace. A Baptist Church
which makes specially Of the ordi-
nance, announcing it every Sunday, is
known as the Church of the Holy Bath.
A Unitarian Church, n low building,
with its different parts drawn out like a
telescope. is called the Church Of the
Holy Turtle DIR. Bellows Church,
built of alternate layers of red and white
brick. is known as the Church of the
Holy Zebra To raise funds to pay off
a church debt one of our religious socie-
ties held fair, at which dancing was
made prominent The society was i'm
mediately christened the Church of st.
Vitus. :"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27

A bankrupt merchant returned home
one night and said to his wife:
MY dear, am ruined; everything we
have is in the hands Of the sheriff. "
After few moments Of silence, the
wife looked calmly into his face and
said:
"Will the sheriff sell your
"Oh, mol
"Will he sell me2"
"0h, mol"
"Will he sell the children2"
"Oh, mol "
"Then do not say we have lost every
thing. All that is most valuable remains
to us-manhood, womanhood, childhood.
We have lost all but the results Of our
skill and industry. We can make an
ether fortune if our hearts and hands are
left us. !"
Can we wonder that, encouraged by
such wife, he is on the road to fortune
again2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27

49,
Just meek enough for submission.
Just bold enough to be brave. t-tl
Just pride enough for ambition, aI
Just thoughtful enough to be grave.
A tongue that can talk without harming,
Just mischief enough to tease,
Manners pleasant enough to be charming,
That put you at once at your ease.
Disdain for to put presumption.
Sarcasm 10 answer fool, " - ait
Cool contempt shown to assumption,
Proper dignity always the rule.
Flights Of fairy fancy ethereal,
Devotion to science full paid,
Stuff of the sort of material .4
Poets and painters are made.
Generous enough, and kind hearted,
Pure as the angels above;
o, from her may i never be parted,
For such is the maiden l love.
BURNETTs COLOGNE is the best anC
cheapest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27

The latest fashion in wedding presents
is such, fortunately, as will enable all
men to do the generous thing upon every
occasion. 1t is simply to give check,
which is displayed among the other pre-
sents. Now, no man is too poor to give
a check. 1t is one Of the inalienable lib
critics of this country. Even board-of-
trade men do it sometimes. Giving a
check will be found the easiest and
cheapest way most men can choose in
the matter of making wedding presents.
= ChicQnO' Times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
TUESDAY, MAY 80.

At IL o'clock, at our Real Estate Exchange,
when and where terms will be announced.
Tho lot is next Immediately south Of Mr..
Carver's splendid residence. on Cooper ave-
aue, in one of the best neighborhoods for
health and good population around the city.
The sale is peremptory. and buyers may at
tend accordingly. .fA
ROYSTER, IRRELEVANT & CO.,
Anctioneers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27

viii some of our LADY readers ,is lIl Try yes ths
following and report the r 'suitI We y uo
1t in nearly all Of our exchanS Ses -.
To keep a bouquet as good - nss .s
sprinkle il lightly with cold water, anu
nut it in a vessel containing some soap
suds. Take it out Of the suds every
morning, and lay It sideways in fresh
water, the stock entering first into the
water: keep Il there a minute OF TO,
then takeif out and sprinkle lightly with
pure water; replace the flowers IN the
soapsuds, and they will bloom mp as
freshly as when gathered
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
Wednesday, May S1st,

WE SHALL SELL FOR MR.. JOHN c.
SAINT about thirty building lots, situated on
the above streets. to which we invite special
attention. This is positively peremptOry
. sale. at which buyers may be confident that
every lot advertised. let it. bring little OF
much. will be disposed of to the highest bid
der. The property is in that portion of the
city which has the most fattering prospect Of
growth in population and business. and is moi
involved in any entanglem ents or litigatiOn'
of title. We have in our possession RECEIPTS
FOR ALL TAX ARREARAsEs UPON THE PKOPERrl
INCLUDED IN THIS AND THE TWO FORMER .sALE'
MADE BY Us FOR MR. SAINT.
TERMS: one-third cash; balance in u
and twelve months. Sale to commence cor
ner Of Main and jackson streets.
ROYsTER. IRRELEVANT & CO..
Auctieneers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
Trust Sale.

PY VIRTUE on. A TRUST DEED FROM
ID Anna NJ. kOehler and Hermann koehler,
/ will sell to the highest bidder, for cash, at
public sale. on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
PUBLIC SALE.

WEARE DIRECTED TO SELL TO THE
highest bidder. beautiful suburban lot, part
Of lot No. 8 of the Cooper tract. containing
about ten acres; portion in original forest
growth, and the balance lying well for culti-
walton. Those wishing to buy will find the
lot indicated by sale board on the ground,
and will please examine it before day of sale.
which will be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-27
Monday, July 10th. 1871

At 10 o'clock. at the real estate excl range Of
Royster, TreLevant 4 Co., northeast G orner Of
lain and Jefferson streets. In the city Of Mem
phis. Lot II in N. n. Tre1evaut's sub iixision.
on sS=..a side Of Union avenue, as out four
miles east Of Court Square, contain ling fve
acres and sixteen-hundredths Of N acre.
Title perfect.
J. P. IRRELEVANT, T rustee.
RoreTEE. 1REzKvssT 4 Co.. Auct'i >.
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Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-04-08
Female Monthly Pills.

DR.. PgRRAuLT IL the only agent in Califorrim
for Dir. BioTr's Female Monthly Pills. Their
immense sale has established their reputation
as female remedy unapproached, and far in
advance of every other remedy for sunpressions
and Irregularities, and other obstructions in fe
males. On the receipt of FIVE dollars, these
Pills will be sent by mail express To any part,
of the world, secure from curiosity or damage,
Persons at a distance can be cured at home.
by addressing letter to DR. PERRAuIr corner
OF Sacramento and Montgomery streets, Rooms
10 and IL, or Box 973, p o., San Francisco.
stating the case as minutely as possible, general
habits OF living, occupation, ETC.. etc.
All communications confidential. la-Iy
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-04-08
FRENCH MEDICAL OFFICE.
DIR. Julien EferFaEEf,
DIR. of Medicine of the Faculty Of Pa
ris, Graduate of the University of
Queens College. and Physician
of the st. John Bartiste so-
eIety of san Francisco.

II PERKAULT HAS TIE PLEAS
EER. ure to inform patients and others
seeking confidential medical advice that be can
be consulted daily al his ofiiee Annoy HALL
Building, North East corner 81 Nonig emery
aud Sacrament streets San FIsrciseo, Rooms
Nos. p. 10, II, first Bror up stairs, entrarce e
nn either Montgomery ar Sacr1 afCrto streets,
In. PERRArLrS s,udics have leen almost
exclusively devoted ig tie eEre Of the various
forms of Nervous ard Pky steal Debility. the
result Of injurious habits acquife6 in youth,
which usually terminate IN inn oteEce and
sisr riiity. and Iern abentty induce all the con-
comitants If old agc.~ Where Il secret iufirm-
,ty exists. involving the happiness OF a life and
tha, Of others, reason aud morality dictate the
necessity Of its renewal, Tor II is fact that a
premature decline of the Yigor of manhood,
matrimonial uphaprincsS, compulsory single
life, etc, have their sources in causes, the
germ of which is planted IN early life, and the
bitter fruits tasted long afterwsrd; patients
iaborug under this complaint, will complain
of one more of the following symptoms:
Nocturnal Emissions, Pains in the Back and
Head, Weakness of Memory and Sight, Dis
charge from the Ureshra on going 10 stool or
make water. intellectual Faculties are Weak
cned. Loss Of Memory ensues, Ideas are cloud-
ed and there is a tiisinelinatiun to attend TO
business. or even to reading. writing or the So
ciety of friends, etc. The patient will proba-
ably complain of Dizziness, Vertigo, and that
Sight and Hearing are Weakened and sleep
disturbed by dreams; melancholy, sighing,
palpitation, Paintings, eoughs and slow fevers
while some have external rheumatic pain and
numbness of the body. Some OF the most
common symptoms are pmples in the face,
and aching in different parts of the body.
Patients suffering from this disease should APP
ply Immediately to DIR. PERRArLr. either in
person or by letter, he will guarantee a cure
OF Seminal Emissions and Impotence in six or
eight weeks,
Patients suffering from venerial disease in
any stage, Gonorrbea. elect, Structures Bubo.
Ulcers. c"taneous Eruptions. etc, will be treat.
ed successfully. All Syphiltie and Mercurial
Taints entirely removed from the system.
DR.. PERRAuI.r's diplomas are in his Office,
where patients can for themselves that they
are under the of regularly educated
practitioner. The best references given If re-
quired.
Patients suffering under chronic diseases can
call and examine for themselves. We invite
claim not to know everything.
nor to cure everybody, but we do claim that in
all eases taken under treatment we fulfil our
promises. We particularly request those who
have tried this boasted doctor and that adyer-
tised physician till worn out and discouraged.
to call upon us.
Low charges and quick cures.
Ladies suffering from any complaint inciden-
tai to their sex, can consult the doctor with the
assurance of relief
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-04-08
Answer to No. s.-sEA SICKNESS.

THE YANKEE FAeToRY GIRLS
In one OF the factories in Maine, re-
Gently, the proprietors reduced the
wages, whereupon there was general
determination to strike; and as they
were obliged to give months notice
before quitting work, they had mean-
while issued circular to the world at
large, in which is the following interest
ing paragraph: We arenow working
out our notice-can turn our hand to
most anything-don't like to be idle
but determined not to work for nothing
where folks can afford to pay. Who
wants help? We can make bonuets,
dresses, puddiugs, pies and cakes ;
patch, darn, knit, roast, stew aud fry
make butter and cheese; milk cows,
feed chickens and hoe corr sweep OUT
the kitchen, put the parlor to rights.
make beds, split wood, kiudle fires,
wash and iron. besides being remarkably
fond of babies in fact can d anything
the most accomplished housewife Is
capable of doing, not forgetting the
scolding on Mondays aud Saturdays !;
for specimens ofspirIt will refer you to
our oyerseer. Speak quick. Black
eyes, fair foreheads, clustering locks,
beautiful as Hebe; can sing like a
seraph and smile most bewitchinoly
and elderly gentlemen in want of a
good housekeeper, or a nice young man
in want of a wife-wiDling to sustain
either character; in fact we are in the
market. Who bids Going, Going,
GONE! Who's the lucky man 2"
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-04-08
Ghr Oregon 9rpubliean.
DALLAS, SATURDAY, APRIL 5
rhe Printer : Toll.

Blow. We stormy winds of winter,
Drive the chilly. drifting snow,
Closely housed, the busy printer
Heeds not how the winds may blow.
Click, Click, his type so dropping,
Here aud there upon his case,
AS he stands for hours popping
Every letter in its place.
Heaven send the useful printer
Ever comfort mortals need,
For our nights were dull IN winter
Had we not the news to read
Sad would be the worlds condition
If no printer boys were found
Ignorance and superstition,
3 Sin and suffering would abound.
Yea, it is the busy printer
Rolls the car of knowledge on,
And a gloomy mental winter
Soon would reign ii he were gone.
Moneys useful. yet the winters
Fill not half so much place
As the busy, toiling printers,
lingering type before the case.
Yet while the type they're busy setting,
Oft som4 thankless popinjay.
leaves the country, kindly letting
Printers whistle for their pay.
Oh ingratitude ungracious
Are those on enlightened sol =
Men with minds so ineapacious
As to slight the printers toll
See him how extremely busy,
lingering type before the case,
Toll .ng, till he's almost dizzy,
To exalt the human race.