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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-08
A WILD BEAST AT LARGE.
what IN it?-A Lfoness. n Jaguar, n
Lynx, or WOIf?-It Kills Tweu-
ty-fwO HOgs-It Rips Up the Dogs
And Plays the Dickens Generally.

From the Keytesville MOL Union.l iQl
For a number of weeks excitement
has been gradually growing more in
tense in Charlton county in regard to
some strange wild animal, prowling
around nights. At first we thought it
a needless alarm, but lately the. evi-
dence is unmistakable, Some time ago,
Mr.. T. T. Elliott, well-known citizen,
was out about his and neghboring farms,
surveying. He and those accompany
ing him discovered tracks in the snow,
which looked something like those of a
bear, but Mr.. 4. thought they were 4
little too long for that animal to make,
and several times too large to be the
tracks of o dog. Since we heard his re-
cital, the excitement has grown, until
the subject of the wild beast is on every
body's tongue, for it has been seen and
felt. Both Mr.. Hancock and Mr.. Fro
man, merchants Of Keytesville, living in
the same locality, saw it ON Wednesday
night. 1t was making fuss among
the dogs, one of which, belonging
to a citizen named Wilkerson-who
also lives in the same locality where
Hancock and Froman saw the varmint
lis now missing. But this is not
all---nor half-for we are informed
that the beast killed seven hogs on the
same night belonging to a near neigh
Dor, who lives on the edge of Keytes-
vile. 1t has ripped up several dogs and
scared good many more. Several
weeks ago hog belonging to citizen
in town was dreadfully gashed as if done
by an ak, and at the time it was thought
to be the work of some evil disposed
person. Since then, however, there is
great reason to suppose the animal in
question had paw in the job. The
parties who saw the beast-at night
describe it as of brown color and not
very large. The people are very elabo-
rate and differ widely as to their opin-
ions Of what family Of beasts this one
belongs. They call it a lioness, bear,
panther, "painter," wolf, a lynx,
and so on. At any rate there is no
doubt it is a troublesome customer, and
that it will do a good deal of other mis-
chief, and probably take a few human
lives, if it is not popped over soon. We
are told that two wild beasts escaped
from menagerie, and one was shot and
killed in Randolph county not long
since. The beast in question is thought
to be the mate of the one shot.
We are informed that grand hunt
for the varmint is to take place.
P. Worse and worsel " Since
writing the above we have positive in
formation that Mr.. Warner, farmer
near Keytesville, had fifteen hogs killed
by the aforesaid beast The hogs were
Of large size, though not full grown.
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ATTORNEYS.
INSTITUTE.
Mechanics, Institute.

MEETS AT ODD FELLoWs' HALL. II
vi o'clock. Regular business meeting. first
night of each month. Regular
colloquial meeting, every Friday night.
NJ. BURKE, President.
+. STITH, Secretary. l4-t
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Labor Conducive TO Long Life.

In view of the short duration of life
entailed by some occupations, it must
be regarded as consoling, yea, a sub
lime fact that labor in general does not
tend to shorten life; but on the con-
trary. by strengthening health, lengthens
life; while on the other hand, idleness
and luxury are productive of the same
results as the most unhealthy occupa-
tions. DR.. Guy, an Englishman, in cal
culating the average duration of life in
the wealthy classes, arrived at the very
surnri ling resGlt with regard to adults.
that the higher the position in the social
scale, the more unlimited their means,
the less the probability Of long life.
We have so long been accustomed to
consider the possession Of riches as the
best guarantee for physical welfare, that
many will be surprised to hear from Guy
that "the probability Of the duration Of
life lessons, eth regard to adults in each
class Of the population, in the same de-
gree as the beneficial impulse for occu-
patton is lacking. II a person who for a
long time has lived in active life, retires
from business, it may be taken for
granted, with a probability Of ten to one,
that he had seized the most effective
means to shorten his life We may
smile at the soap maker who, after hav-
ing formally retired from business, went,
nevertheless, on each day Of soap-boiling
into his workshop; bnt it must also be
acknowledged that his instinct did not
mislead him. OF all conditions Of life,
idleness is hardest for nature to combat;
and this is especially true of persons who
have accustomed themselves TO busy
life.
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The south-Impressio OF n Prom
,.s inent New York Merchant. OIL

From the New York SUM- ,ep4m
One of the most distinguished mer-
chants of this city has Just returned from
a tour through the Atlantic and Gulf
States Of the South. His report of the
financial and business condition of that
part of the country isnot so encouraging
as we could wish. He informs us that
there is so great q demand for money in
all the Southern States that it readily
commands one and a half per cent.
month interest. The cotton crop Of the
last year was very large, exceeding fcT
millions of bales, but the price it has
brought has not been profitable. The
only cities Of the South which bear any
marks Of prosperity are Savannah and
Atlanta Savannah, especially, has
risen into great prominence since the
war, principally through the OPP
erations of the Georgia Central
Railroad Company. This company not
only conduct an extensive line of trans
portation, but also are heavy bankersi
and by making advances on agricultural
products, they obtain the control of the
business of carrying them to the sea-
board and of their expectation. Savan-
nah has thus become the second city Of
the South in regard to the amount of its
business generally, A great deal of
Northern energy and capital has also
become established there, and this con-
tributes to the progress of the town,
Charleston, on the other hand, seems to
have sunk into kind Of sullen stupor
and inactivity. Mobile likewise is dead
and New Orleans is declining. No new
buildings are to be seen in either of
these towns. In producing these re-
suits, the extravaganza, oppression and
corruption of the carpetrbag State
governments have had great
deal to do. In this respect, South Caro-
lima and Louisiana are the rstsufferers
of the whole South. In New Orleans,
the rate of State and local taxation for
the year 1870 amounted to five and a
half per cent. upon full valuation of
all property, personal as well as real.
The commerce of New Orleans has like.
wise been considerably diminished by
the operations of new railroads which
lead the trade Of Texas past it, and
promises to do so still more hereafter.
There prevails also throughout the
South, among agriculturalists and bust
ness men generally, a feeling that they
have been hardly dealt with by Congress
since the termination of the war; and
this feeling, no doubt, goes great way
in deadening their energies and prevent
ing them from engaging in productive
enterprises 1t is the opinion of the
distinguished merchant of whom we are
speaking, that prosperity cannot be
restored in the South until the prevail
ing robbery of the carpetbag govern
ments is terminated, and an honest sys-
TEN of administration established in its
place. ....
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The Maidstone in Hydrophobia.

The st. Joseph mo Gazette says;
Mr.. Peter Harness, who resides some
three miles north of the city, was bitten
by dog which was supposed to be rabid.
DR. Forse was summoned at the time,
and exercised every suggestion that
medical experience could suggest in the
way of ef'ectually cauterizing the
wounds. Since that time there have
been no symptoms in the case to indi-
cate hydropobia; but at the same time
the boys parents have been very uneasy
in reference to the matter; and day or
so ago they took him up to Savannah,
where it seems some one is in possession
of what is called maidstone" Here,
it is said, some singular developments
have occurred On being placed within
a couple Of inches Of the patients flesh,
the stone, seemingly attracted by an
irresistible magnetic influence, at
tached itself at once to the flesh, and
could not, be removed until it was com
pletely filed with substance supposed
to be poison. The patient at the same
time complained of a singular tingling
sensation of the skin, which finally ex-
tended throughout the system. The
stone, on being tested ca other persons,
seemed to have no effect whatever. The
result is, of course, the friends Of the
boy believe the dog by which he was
bitten was mad.
We have seen many remarkable ac-
counts Of the effects of the q maidstone,
but have generally attributed them to
superstition or excited Imagination,
There can certainly, however, be no inn
propriety in testing their efficacy in a
case where so fearful disease as hydro
phobia is apprehendedi and, in this in
stance, If the boy comes out safe, we
shall either have undoubted faith in the
efficacy of the stone--or believe the dog
wasn't mad
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LOUISVILLE ROUTE.
NORTH AND EAST.
Winter Schedule.
Takes Effect January 9th, 1871.

brownsville Accommodation leaves daily
Except Sunday at 4: :l5 Pm.
Daily through train to Nashville and Chat
tanooga without change Of cars. Leave at
7:45 PM; arrive in Nashville at 9 am,
Chattanooga at 7 10 pm. next day. BOZ
Depot at head of Main street.
Ticket Office, 23711 Main street, one door
north of Jefferson.
The train leaving Memphis at / As p. m. runs
daily. The 4.15 am. train does notrun on Sun
day, Both trains run through to Louisville
without change. Elegant sleeping cars run
through on the ]. As p IN. train from Memphis
to Louisville. connecting at Louisville with
through cars TO Philadelphia. Cleveland, Buff
falo and New York, without change. Only
one change from Louisville to Baltimore,
Washington City and Boston. Berths and
staterooms. in through cars, can be engaged
at the Ticket Office, 2sIH Main street.
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SNOW FLAKES.

Snow fakes fall upon tho earth, 4
Lowly-0, how lowlyl "a
Looking, as they come and stay,
rpel Like the pure in heart who pray.
ad Making earth more holy.
( a Snow fakes rest upon the earth.
Brightly-0, how brightly u
} Like the robe of perfect love, l
Given, from the throne above.
To the righteous only.
Snow fakes die upon the earth,
Gently-0, how gently
Showing unto mortal eye
How the death light from on high
Cometh to the sanity.
Memphis, Tenn. hk PAULINE
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SEWING MACHINE.
SEWING MACHINE.
II H E H-O w Il
Sewing Machine,
The Greatest Production Of
Inventive Genius.

TRIAL Success
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y, his time, capital and Eeuius 70 perfect
Wy Ne machine.r IL IS the Oldest and latest
,n.s..rro-ed and Illustrates the excellencies o.
aii other sewing machines VIII sew the hness y
sos.fsrfion. Runs as light as any lock-stitch
Rp,.ehinein the market. IL you are preiudiced
~. earor of any other machine, at least exam
inc the % Howe before you purchase
saIesroOm, s64 Second ST., Memphis.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19
D2NfHS.


In Miami county, Kansas, August 28tb Of
Dengue, or Break bone Fever Dora F., oldest
daughter Of Jacob w. and Lizzie NJ. Kiser late
of Rockingham county, Va.,-aged years,
months and Is days
On the 3lst of August, by the Rev. John. N
Lockridge at the residence of the brides father
Mr.. A. E. DoDD, to Miss SARAH SNEED, of Nell
son county
On the Sd of September at Beach Grove by
the Rev. Jno. N. Lockridge, Mr. VIM. c. DAM
RON to Miss CAROLINE IL. HIGHT, of Nelson
county, Va.
Died at ckbrdge Baths, Virginia, on Tues
day, September 18th. GERARD A. KERAN, aged
% years, 10 months and days, son of VIM. M.
Der of the church for seven years, and died the
death of Christian. Long will he be remem-
bered by the many friends who now mourn his
early death, as kind-hearted, genial boy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19
M0a'3'GeG.

On Tuesday, the 18th Of August, by Rev Mr.
franklin, HENRY W Hill, of Lynchburg, Va,
to Miss LEoNoRA v daughter of 6. A Cotfman,
of Washington county, Tennessee.
On the 18th instant. by the Rev. John w.
Wolfe. JAS V. LILLARD, OF Tennessee. and
Miss VIRGINIA M, eldest daughter of f. M.
Layton, Esq, of Rockingham.
On Sunday morning, August 9th, by Rev.
Jacob Miller, ABRAHAM H. SPLITTER and Miss
HANNAH G., daughter of Samuel A. Long,-all
of Rocking CHAM.
On the It'll instant By the Rev William A.
Whitescarves. VIM H. BROWNING, of Culpeper,
and Miss LUcIE E. EASTMAN, of Rockingham.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19
ALEX. II. III. STUART

FALL BoNEETs.-Thef fall bonnets will be very
large behind, and made Of velvet, mixed with
corded silk The shades are somewhat peculiar,
both dark and rich in glow; corded silk or bright
satin relieve the sombre hues, which will be gar
net lapis, maroon, scabious bronze, amaranth
and the kahlia series. The light colors will be
turtle beaver, new aluminium gray.
The favorite combination will be tawn and
light lavender; maroon with mastic, which is
ed corinthe, with Turquoise blue laps with
almond green. the jasper shade with clair de-
lune, which is silver gray; garnet, with pale
salmon.
The light shades are used for piping or cord
ing and the lining of bows and strings, which
are cut on the cross. The most expensive birds
and plumes are coveted ornaments for these hats.
The wings of the birds with changeful hue on
them sell at very high prices; quiet drab and
stone, with streak Of blue here and there, are
also in demand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19
MOUNTAIN

Ia MOUNTAIN
TONIC!
This splendid TONIC is offered to the public
with sure guarantee that it will perform all it
promises. It has been used with signal success
in the treatment of AGUE and FEVER, DYS-
PERSIA, INDIGESTION, LOSS OF Ape
TITE, WEAKNESS, and GENERAL DE-
BILITY. 1t strengthens and invigorates the
Muscular and Nervous System, Purifes the
Blood, by causing more healthful assimilation
Of food, increases the Appetite, allays every
symptom of Dyspepsia, and creates new life and
vigor to debilitated and enfeebled constitution.
Manufactured by
HOUSE Sc SULLIVAN,
9l5 Bank street, Richmond, Virginia.
For sale by Trout, Stribling s. Berkeley, and
others, Staunton, Va.
au22-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

Mrs. R. P. Cav, corner of Beverly and 6reen
streets, wants to do sewing on shirts, collars,
pants &C. The attention Of the ladies OF Staun-
ton, who have work of this kind to put out, is
called to her advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

ONE MORE UNFORTUNATE ''-Tbe Charles
ton Is. c. Republican. with its issue sth in
slant, suspended publication. La rendering up
the ghost it candidly confesses that the reason
it has been unable to live is because it has been
in disfavor With the State government, and SO
was not supplied with enough 'patronage" =
meaning enough Of payers money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

Paw your subscriptions in advance, and make
Jfftv per cent on your investment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

vo,ir money within the borders of your own
State, and buy the best fertilizers. Read the ad-
vertisement of the Southern Fertilizing Com
pany.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19
Richmond Markets.

REPORTED BY P. B. q P. A. SUBLETT.
But little change to note in prices this week.
Wheat is in demand, and market firm. Corn is
scarce in Staunton but dull in Richmond
Oats have receded some and market not active.
Flour firm and somewhat advanced
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Y cry Respectfully,

our OBJ SefV Us,
(Signed)-A Miller, Franklin Fretwell, John
S Kerr, J. R. Stout. John @. Hunbert, John
c. Barger, Alex. s. Crawford, Eli CARRIER Jas.
H. Hawkins, James w. Showalter, j. A. Bunch,
w. j. Stuart. Thornton G. Stout Saml B. Fin
ley, Charles Grattan, j. NJ. Stout j. Alex. Turk,
James Western, John FL Crawford James A.
Crawford, j. w. Gillespie, e. j. Jones, w. r.
Brown, Robert Kenney.
STANTON, Sept. 49, 1871.
To Messrs Thornton, G. Stout, Sam1 B. Finley,
Chas Grattan, j. M. Stout, j. Alex. Turk,
JAS Western, Jno. FL. Crawford, James A.
Crawford, j. w. Gillespie, E. J. Jones, W.
r. Brown, Robert Kenney, A. Miller, Franklin
FretwelI, Jno. S. Kerr J. e. Stout, John G.
Humbert, Jno G.. Barger, Alex. S. Crawford,
Eli CARRIER, James Fl. Hawkins, James W.
Showalter, j. A. Bunch and j, M. Stout.
GeaatLenaen-I had the honor, on Satur
day last, to receive your note, earnestly request
ing me to consent to the use Of my name in con-
nection with seat in the next House Of Dele
gates, by the Nominating Convention, soon to
assemble in Staunton.
Whilst am deeply sensible of this renewed
evidence of the confidence and good will of my
fellow citizens, [ must most respectfully, ask to
be excused as l have no desire again to enter
public life. With many thanks to you for this
Complimentary expression of your favorable re-
gard, l am, very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't
ALEX. II. III. STUART.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

MS~ Everybody buys Furniture from John A.
& Y. M. Blckle, who keep constantly on hand
the largest and best selected stock in the Valley,
such as Walnut. Oak and Painted Suits at Bait
more prices. Parlor Suits in Rep. Hair Cloth,
or Terry, at very reduced prices. They have on
hand great variety of cane and wood seat
Chairs, Bedsteads Washstands, Tables, Bureaus,
&c, and, in fact all other articles usually kept
in first-class furniture store Their stock can
be bought little cheaper than they can be had
in Staunton elsewhere.
Fisk's Metallic Cases and Baskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

ST. LOUIS, Sept l3-The St. Louis and St.
Joseph railroad was sold at public auction
this afternoon for one hundred and thirty thou
sand dollars, under an order Of the United
States District Court for the liabilities of the
road, which are over a million and half
Daniel z. Armstrong, of St. Louis, was the
purchaser.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

PUBLIC MEETING IN HIGHLAND.-It being
understood that meeting is to be held in Bath,
at the time of the next County Court, for the
purpose of appointing delegates to district con-
vention to consult and unite upon suitable
person to represent the counties of Bath and
Highland in the House of Delegates. Should
this be done, the people of Highland will also
have to consult about the matter at their next
court Should a convention be held, let it be a
full and fair one
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19
Correspondence.

Hon ALer H IT. Stuart
Dear Sir-The undersigned
respectfully and earnestly request that you con-
sent to the use of your name, in connection with
a seat in the next House of Delegates, by the
Nominating Convention soon to assemble in
Staunt0D
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

1t is stated by paper which admires Gen.
Siegel, that he would run we'll for the Presi-
dency:" We opine that he would run we'll for
anything, unless he has entirely outgrown a
habit of running which he contracted during
the war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

and cigar store fine stock of the old rough ana
ready chewing tobacco which he is selling very
low IT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

OUR STREETs.-We had hoped that the new
city administration would act with the same
promptitude and energy in regard to our streets,
that they displayed in reference to the Market
house. But, we must confess to something like
disappointment. The temporary, and, we fear.
insecure bridge on Main street. remains untouch-
ed, though for month past the street has been
blocked up by large accumulation of timber
The southern porto of Lewis street also re.
mains impossible for vehicles. Why is this?
Cold weather is fast approaching, when it will
be dlsagreeable to work in water, and the days
are diminishing in length, SO that less work can
De oone IN day. We hope that the proper Of
HcerS VIII take prompt measures to remove these
oOstrucUiohs from our streets. When the far
mers begin to bring in their produce for market
1t Will be necessary that the great tborougbfares
to which we have referred, should he in GOOD or
der.
In this connection we would respectfnllv s,o-
gest that the present arrangement of HAVING tho
streets under the control of committee of fo,
is bad one. When so many have to be con-
suited, there will be neither prompt nor efficient
action. Responsibility is too much divided
Better have one Commissioner who shall be re.
sponsible for the execution of the orders of the
Council Let him be paid fair equivalent fol
his services, and bound to see that the work is
faithfully done
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

The Mayor has appointed Col. Jno. b. Bald
win as the delegate to represent the city of Staun
ten at the annual meeting of the National Com
mercial Convention, which will assemble in Bal
timore on the 18th instant, and in the event of
his inability to attend, Col. John A. English, as
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-19

The Presbyterian congregation of this place
held divine services in the new Chapel of the
Augusta Female Seminary, on last Sunday
morning at II o'clock, and at o'clock in the
evening The Rev. Mr.. Murray, of Bethel
Church, in this county, preached. They also
reorganized their Sabbath School, which has
been deprived of a regular place of meeting for
some time past. The regular preaching and the
Sunday School will be held regularly in this
Chapel until the basement of the new Church is
completed.