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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06

When lady faints bite her ear. That
is what a gallant youth did in such a
case at Danbury, Conn, the other day.
The effect was magical; the lady recov-
ering sufficiently to box his ears almost
instantaheously.
A pretty promenade costume is of
wine colored poplin, trimmed near the
knee with a narrow upright ruffie of vel
vet, put on in plaits, beneath which are
three bias folds Of the same. The cor
sage is high, and coat sleeves, with vel
vet the same as on the skirt, TO simulate
a cuff.
A lady writer blames the men more
than the women for the ridiculous fash
ions now in vogue. She says: If all men
possessing 100000 and upward should
form a league not to marry any woman
who mounted a chignon, how long do
you suppose the ugly monstrosities would
continue to be in yogueY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06

A well known female lecturing at
Stockton, Cal, recently, said that she
was an American citizen, adding, am
over twenty-one years of age" A crusty
bachelor in the audience created some
excitement by Immediately responding,
" You bet you are.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
FOR SALE.
Lots For Sale in Ida City,
ON
Long Island, New York.

IDA CITY is SITUATED ON LONG IS
i land, IS miles from New York city. the
Long Island railroad running centrally
through Ida City. Lots there are hereby Of
fered for sale on the following terms: Fifty
dollars each, on q credit Of ten years, paya-
BILE in ten annual instalments-say s. % per
year on each lot. The parties owning the
above property propose to sell to the Southern
people one-half of the lots, say 1000, ON tho
above terms, without interest. The East
River Bridge is now. in process of construc-
ton. connecting Manhattan Island, upon
wfich New York is situated, with Long Is
land.
This is a good opportunity for any person of
this section of country to invest small sums
in the purchase of these lots. Terms are
easy, and within the reach of all. Property
on Long Island will rapidly increase in value
as soon as East River Bridge is completed.
Map of the City Of Ida can be seen, and
full information given, upon application being
made to HY. F0NTAINE,
Corresponding Secretary.
No. 10 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
In Every Department The List of
Prem iuIns IN COmplete.

The Agricultural Division has been care
fully and thoroughly revised, and presents
such an attraction as should enlist all the
farmers and stock raisers of our section in the
spirit of emulation, which the Society designs
70 promote. for the benefit of Agriculture.
We invite competition from all our people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06

The defeated Democratic candidate
for Congress in the Third California Dis
trict sent this dispatch to his competitor;
" move to make it unanimous"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06

BURNETT's COOKING Extracts are the
best. Sold by all frst-class druggists
and grocers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
No Entry Fees in any Department.

The Directors will use every precaution in
their power to secure the safety of articles
and animals, but cannot be responsible for
any losses. 80 q "
The beautiful track Of one milo is in COM
plete order and can not be excelled in Amer
lea as a trotting ground.
Trains will run every half hour from Mem
phis to the grounds. at 25c the round trip.
Omnibuses and hacks, in abundance, can be
also procured. All the railroads transport
passengers at half rates, or one fare both
ways. by having tickets stamped at the gate.
Visitors are particularly requested to have
their tickets stamped at the gate, otherwise
they forfeit their right TO return free.
Prof. Mathew #. Maury,
Known throughout the world as a man Of
Genius, Science and Learning, will deliver
the Annual Address on Monday. October 10th.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
For a four-hOrse coach or omnibus-.........S1 90
For a twO-horse hack or carriage lpublic) 50
For each person. whether in carriage, on
horse or on foot 81
For children under twelve years Of age
and over -
For children under six years Of age..-.-....free
For Premium list apply to or address the
Secretary, Office Of Chamber Of Commerce.
Memphis, Tennessee. Entries may be made
by letter to bis address.
JACOB THOMPSON, President.
LION TRoUsDALR, Secretary. l5-4O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06

The grand Trotting Premiums, open to the
world, will be awarded.
Fastest horse. mare or $500
Second fastest horse, mare or geld'ng...... 150
Third fastest horse, mare or gelding--.... go
These are private Premiums, awarded by
several public spirited gentlemen OF the city
of Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
A CARD.

A LII LETTERS AND INQUIRIES IN
"A reference to Ida City and the purchase and
sale Of lats should be addressed TO Hy. fon-
taine, Corresponding Secretary, No. 10 Madi-
son street. Memphis, Tenn. The title TO the
property is perfect in me, and the advertise
ment and maps published correctly represent
the value and attractions of the place.
1871 JACOB THOMPSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06

ELEGANT SLEEPING CARS WILL RUN
Ia through to st. Louis and Louisville on
the IL AS pm train. The n. In. ana Il p IN.
train does not run on Sunday. M-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
MEMPHIS & LITTLE ROCK r. r.
CHANGE OF TIM e.
Commencing Sunday, Sept. 8, n
Until FURTHER NOTICE TRAINS
u will ran daily as follows:


Until FURTHER NOTICE TRAINS
u will ran daily as follows;
Leave 'oV IL III
Leave Hopefield ~ a. IN
Arrive at Huntersville............ :45 I'm
Arrive at Little Rock :l5 p.m
Returning, arrive at tMemphis...........6:OO 100 p. m
Ferryboat leaves foot of Union street at 1850
am. promptly. Close connection made at
DevalPs Bluff with Railroad Packet Com
pany's line of steamers for all points on WHITE
RIVER. Connecting at Little Rock with regu-
lar line of stages for HOT SPRINGS. Camden.
Arkadelphia, Washington. and points in
Texas; also with steamers on the Arkansas
river for Pine Bluff. Fort Smith and interme-
diate points, and with trains on the Little
Rock and Fort Smith railroad.
sB- For. tickets or information apply at
CSS%RanySsi oce ~ MsdisGn street. at Sse S1
Main street, or at Office of Memphis and
Charleston railroad. 27S Main street
A. S. LIVERM0RE, Gen'l Sup't.
@. p. OAKLEY, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
2-27l ALEX. WADDELL, Passenger Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06

Eight lines of nonpnreil. solid. constitute a
square.
Displayed Advertisements will be charged
according to the SPACE occupied, at above
rates-there being twelve lines of solid type 70
the inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Special notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
Notices of deaths and marriages. twenty
cents per line. HA aH Atf
Advertisements published at intervals will
be charged one dollar per square for each IN
sertion.
To regular advertisers we oIer superior In,
ducements, beth as TO rate Of charges and
manner Of displaying their favors.
All bills for adyertisine are due when con-
tracted and payable on demand.
All letters, whether upon business or other
wise. must be addressed to. W
a Il. WHITMOREs
Publisher and Proprietor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
Commencing October 10th, and con-
timing Six Days.

The Premiums offered amount to SI5, 900.
These Premiums are distributed fairly he
tween the Agricultural and Mechanical Di-
visions. Every day there will be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
A TROTTING PREMIUM
ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th,

for the best trotting horses, excepting the
second day TUESDAY, l7th). when there will
be n PACING MATCH.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
RAILROADS.
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE
RAILROAD.
Summer ScheduIe-June I2.

Nav VAL Exnress daily 10 .sS n m
Brownsville Accommodation."~.-....5 s 90 pm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
PUBLIC LEDGER.
0,HE puBLIC LEDGER rs PUBLISHED
L every afternoon Except Sunday by
E. WHIT TBG q R e,

At No. Is Madison street.
The PUBLIC LEDaER Is served to city subscri;
bers by faithful carriers at FIFTEEN CENTS
PER WEEK, payable weekly to the carriers.
By mail lin advance: One year, so; SIX
months, 81; three months. 81; one month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06

Is made TO order, in every style and pattern.
This shirt is guaranteed to give general salts
faction to the public.
Patent Spiral-Seam Drawers, the most ele-
CANT drawer made for summer wear for cool
ness and comfort.
The proprietors take pleasure in informing
their customers. and the public generally,
that they are enabled to have the finer grades
of clothing made to order, expressly for this
trade.
To gentlemen residing outside Of Memphis
a good fit will be guaranteed by sending the
following measurements in inches: Size of
Collar worn measure from center of Shoulder
along arm to Knuckle of small finger; around
Chest. Waist, and Wrist. State number of
Plaits; If for Studs, Spirals, or Buttons;
style of Cuf.
Newest Goods and Latest Styles
Can be seen at this fashionable and popular
eEtn hifehmeut l-f II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
NewsdealerS supplied at 21s ccnts pcr copy
Weekly Public Ledger,

Published every Tuesday at So per annum lin
advanced; clubs of Eve or more, 81 SO. -
Communications upon subjects Of general
interest to tho public arc at ell times accept
able.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-06
FAIR.
MECHANICAL SOCIETY

NTILL BE HELD AT THEIR FAIR
w Grounds, four miles cast of the city of
Memphis, Tennessee,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23
SPAIN

still preserves amicable relations with the
United States, although the newspaper sen.
sationalists have tried hard to get up war.
The feeling of the people Of this country is,
no doubt, very strong against Spain, and the
action of the officers of that Government in
Cuba, and the execution and imprisonment
of the young medical students in Havana is
regarded as little better than monstrous,
cold blooded butchery. We believe that the
Cubans will yet triumph over their enemies,
and drive their inhuman opponents back to
Spain. Let these who doubt this remember
that our forefathers we're eight years in gain
ing our independence. and that the odds were
much more in their favor than they are with
the Cubans, who have a contracted island
which can be covered vastly easier by the
Spsniards than the territory of the thirteen
original States could be by the armies of Great
Britain. Spain is now sending her fourth
army to Cuba.
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
is again i'm danger of being finished. The
State of New York has voted ten thousand
dollars towards that end, and the Legislature
of this District is urged to appropriate as
much more.
An effort is also being made in the legisla.
ture to license
HOUSES OF ILL-FAME
IN TINS CITY. Inc ponce authorizes OF the
District have lately visited St. Louis, and this
is the result of that visit. We sincerely hope
no such iniquity will be enacted.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
The American W oman's Suffrage Associa-
ton lately held a two days convention here.
and excellent speeches were made by Lucy
Stone, Mrs. Livermore, Col. Higginson, Hon
George Hoar of Massachusetts, and many
others. Senator Wilson and other prominent
| men attended the evening sessions, where an
admission fee of 25 cents was asked. The
arguments were unanswerabe, and the cause
was undoubtedly advanced. Mrs. Livermore
PROFESSIONALLY the most powerful and elo'
quent orator of her sex, was listened to unit
late into the night with breathless interest
The following Sunday she preached and lee
tured to very large audience in the Masonic
Temple.
THEATRE SERVICES.
The Untarans are holding Sunday evening
services at the national Theatre, which has
been very much improved since last season
On Sunday evening DR.. Bellows of New York
so widely known as the President of the SAM
tary Commission. delivered very powerful
sermon On 1.-The break between ancient creeds
and modern thought" The DR.. looks as
though he was growing old, but this master
discourse showed that the spirit Of the mar
was as strong as ever.
CLAIMING.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23
MAGAZINES.

We have received Harpers' Magazine fol
January. 1t opens with poem called the
Legend Of the Mistletoe, a good Christmas
subject. 1t is a fine number for the opening
of the year.
We also have the Atlantic Monthly, com.
mencing the new year with greater brilliancy
than ever. Longfellew leads with a I'm,
poem. The temperance Of Oliver Wendell
Holmes as a regular contributor is specia
attraction.
Pierce has all periodicals for sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23

The Secretary Of the Treasury gives notice
that in ninety days hence, or on and after
March 20, 1872, he will redeem twenty mil
lion dollars more of the five-twenties of 1862
Progress at this rate will soon do away with
any need of Congressional interference to
help specie payments, for before the many
bills now eogitating are engrossed their object
may have been achieved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23

Mr.. Hoar's bill provides the means for
the solution of the problem as to the rela-
tons existing in this country between cap
ital and labor With an intelligent, hon
est, and industrious commission to carry
out the design of the bill, WORK will be
accomplished suitable for a basis upon
which to build securely such reforms as
labor demands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23

The fact which has been disclosed that
the expenses of the democratic members
of the Kn-Klux Investigating Com mittee
were, considerably larger than those Of the
same number of Republican members, will
not probably be paraded by their friends
as practical demonstration of the much
Wanted economy of the party to which
they belong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23

Mexico is happy. Revolution is spread
ing in all directions, the government is be-
set by faction which it seems powerless to
withstand, and general turmoil and up
roar prevail. This seems to be the life in
which Mexico delights, and of course she
is happy now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23

Senator Summers proposed amend
ment to the constitution of the United
States, limiting the President to one term,
is before Congress. There is small pros
pect of its adoption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23

The voting down in Madawaska, ac-
cording to al accounts, is much like the
language spoken ENTHUSIASTICALLY
mixed. More schools, newspapers, and
a better knowledge of the proper use of
the ballot, are sadly needed in that local
ity,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23
CONGRESS-,

now in session two weeks, has been busily at
work preparing for the long weary work after
the holidays. Its members are rapidly thin
ming out, and not much will be done until it
meets again ON the 9th Of January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-23

ierce has all periodicals for sale.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-10-04
Burial Of the Dead.

1T has always seemed singular
to us that we would hand over
our dead into tho hand Of stran-
gers. We nurse and watch over
them with tho vigilance and de.
votlon Of lovc until tho life is
gon", and the eye is shut in death,
and then wo give them into the
care Of others, almost entire suan-
gers to weep for us over our dead.
Now, this is not right. Could any.
thing be more in place, look more
beautiful, than that children should
bear a dear father, ora beloved mo-
thcr to the grave? When we could
not walk. and our feet stumbled,
and our knees wcro weak, they
lifted us up and boro us tondcrly
in their strong arms and on their
beating bosoms, and nesting up
our tired feet aud hands, they
sang us to slocp and laid us TO
rest in tho old cradle.
And now that they can walk no
more, and thoir focL arc sore, and
they have fallen by the way, with
their quiet, tired faces turned up
to us in the solemn patience of
patornal love, why shall We not
tako them up in our strong arms
and bear them patiently and low
ingly down to tho graves side,
and nestle them away to rest in
its bed under tho old oak tree,
oven though our hearts arc too
full for song. And why should Il
father not preach his childs func.
raj sermon, if ho be preacher? &?
One such instance wo have. When
Dudley a. Tying was carried to
his grave, his venerable father
stood up in his sons pulpit, so
suddenly made vacant by an aw.
ful death, and preached ~ funeral
sermon. And it was great tri-
butte ho brought to his child. The
words were a fathcrs-dccp, true,
fearful, holy. lilo had q right to
speak.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-10-04
The Merchant who does not
Advertise.

The merchant who docs not ad-
vcrtisc is distinguished very easily
by his caro- worn and detected
countcnanco. lie is grasping-
holds fast to what he has, and is
afraid to venture. lie is general
ly selfish, and looks upon all Gus
toners with distrusL. The miscrIy
eagcrncss with which he clutches
the pay for his goods creates an
antipathy for him in the minds Of
his patrons, and they generally
leave him. Ills store is anything
but inviting, rs the goods arc not
displayed at all, and bleak ap-
pcaranco of the walls is the consc-
qucncc. IIo generally has dry
goods. groceries, hardware, ETC.,
all jumblcd together, At night
he lights his store with the porest
quality Of candles, which shed II
palo gIimmcr over his goods, Civ
ing them an old dusty look. At
his store you will be certain to
find mean whisltcy, soft soap, dam
aged dry goods and groccrics-all
last years fashions, etc. lIo sell
dom gives anything for public I'M
provcmcnt or charitable purposes,
and measures mankind generally
in his own half bushcl. Such q
man never hcips to build rail
roads, steamboats,, telegraph lines,
or any thing of the kind. If tho
balance Of mankind were like him,
stage coaches would bo tho only
public convoyanccs. Where great
citios now stand, a few double pen
Lighthouses and q bar room would
be instead. Colleges and schools
would never have been thought of,
and blissful ignorance would now
reign supreme. lie is never posted
on tho topics of the day, nor is he
informed in regard to commercial
affairs, because he shuts himself
off from that source Of informa.
ton by notwithstanding the press,
the only means through which it
can be attained. And when he
dios, he is not generally lamcnted.
Savannah Daiiy Aducrtiscr.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-10-04

onward up tho track thundercd
another train. Its rod eyo glarcd
on me; flung myself before it; |
felt it crush mo to atoms
"llis head is extremely hot"
said somebody.
opened my eyes and saw my
wife.
allow do you feel? ?" said she ;
"a little better
was so rcjoiccd and SO aston.
ishcd by tho sight Of her that |
could not speak at first. She re.
peatcd the question.
"I must bo crushed to pieces" !"
said |, "for tho train went over
me but feel no pain"
"Thcrc he goes about that train
again," said my wife. "Why,
Ned"
l tried To movt-thcro was no.
thing the matter with the ; | was
in my own room opposite mo Il
crib in which my two children
were asleep; beside me tiny bald
head. My wife and children were
safe. Was L dclirious, or what
could it be?
"Jo," cried I "tcll me what has
happened"
"lt's 8 O'clock" said 10. "You
came homo in such Il dreadful state
from the club that | couldn't wake
you You weren't fit to manage
steam and risk peoples lives. The
San Francisco is half way to A.
suppose, and you have been fright
cning mo to death with 4 dreadful
talk"
And Jo began to cry.
1t was a drcam-onlv an awful
dream. But ! had lived through
it as though it were q reality.
"Is there Il Bible in the house,
Jo?" said I.
"Arc We hcathcns?' asked 10.
"Givc il me this NON ent, Jo."
She brought it, and l put my
hand on it and took the oath too
solemn to be repeated hcrc) that
what had happened never should
occur again. 1t never has. And
if the San Francisco ever comes to
grief, the verdict will not be rs it
has SO often bccn-"Thc engineer
was drunk"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-10-04
A Nice Girl.

Though that class of girls is by
no means extinct, still they are
not SO numerous as might be
wished. There is nothing half SO
sweet in life, half SO delightful, or
so lovablc as II nico girl. Not II
pretty, or ~ dashing girl; but II
nlco girl. One Of those lovely,
likely, good hearted, sweet faced,
amiablc, neat, nutty, domestic
creatures, met within the sphere
of "homc," dillusing around the
influence Of her goodness, like the
essence of sweet flowers.
A nice girl is net the lunguish-
ish beauty, drawling on tho sofa,
and discussing the last novol, or
opera, or the giratfciug like crca-
.are sweeping ma cs'' ic""ll through
the drawing room. The nice girl
may not even pay or dance well,
and knows nothing about using
her eyes, or coquetting with Il
fan. She never languishcs, sho is
too active. She is not given to
sensitive novels, she is too busy.
In the opera she is not in front TO
show her shoulders sho sits quiet
and unobtrusivc ut the back Of the
box, most likely. In fact it's not
often we discover her. Homo Is
her place.
Who rises hctimcs and supcrin-
tends tho morning meal? ? Who
makes the toast and the tea, and
buttons tho boys shirts, and wa
tors the flowers, and feeds the
chickens, and brightcns up the
parlor, and sitting-room ? Is it
the languisher, or the giratfec, or
the "clcganLc?"
Not Il bit of it; it's the nice
young girl.
Her maiden toilet is made in
the shortest possible time, yes
how charningly done, and how
elegant her neat dress and collar !!
breakfast over, down to the
kitchen to sec about dinner, and
all day she is up and down, always
cheerful and ight,hcarted. She
never ceases to be active and use
ful until the day is gone, when
she will polka with the boys, or
read, or sing old songs and play
old tunes TO her father and mo-
thcr for hours together. She IS Il
perfect treasure, is II nice GIRL
When sickness comes it is she who
attends with unwcarying patience
in the sick chamber. There is no
risk, no fatigue that shc will not un-
dcrgo no sacrifice that she will not
make. She is all love, all devotion.
have often thought it would be
happiness TO be ill to be watched
by such loving eyes, and tended
by such fair hands.
One Of the most strongly mark.
ed characteristics Of Il "nicc girl"
is tidincss and simplicity Of dress.
She is invariably associated in my
mind with high irock, plain col
lar, and the ncatcSt OF neck rib
bons, bound with tho most mod
est little brooch in the world.
] never knew u "nico girl" who
displayed Il profusion OF rings and
bracelets, and who wore low
dresses or splendid bonnet.
] say again, there is nothing in
the world half SO beautiful, hal:'
so intrinsically good rs Il ''nicc
girl" She is the sweetest flower
in the path Of life. There are
others far more stately, for more
gorgeous, but these we merely
admire rs VIC 60 by. 1t is where
The daisies and vioIcts grow thai
wo liko to rest.