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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-20
at Never Rains But 1t Pours.

1t Never Rains but HI FOurh.
The adage that it never rains but it
pours was strikingly illustrated by a
tide of misfortune which overlook lady
of this city and her relatives Of other
localities, widely separated. A short
time ago the lady, who resides in Hart
ford, was violently thrown from car
riage near the tunnel, the horse being
frightened by the screech of the locomo-
tive. She luckily escaped serious injury,
although being considerably bruised.
The following week, on Monday, sister
in a neighboring town was very badly
scalded One arm and one side Of her
person were terribly burned. The next
day a brother-in-law, living in Water
bury, had narrow escape. Through
carelessness, or from some other cause,
a Jar of vitriol on a shelf was upset, and
a part of the contents was discharged
full upon the broad brim of his hat,
which fortunately prevented serious
damage. A man who stood by his side,
not being protected by such hat, was
quite severely injured A few days after
this string of accidents, letter came
from Northern New York, stating that
still another brother-in-law was miracu-
lousy saved from death on the Wednes-
day following the other occurrences. 1t
appears that the latter went into the
woods with an OK team for the purpose
of drawing wood. While there he be-
came wedged in by the falling of large
log, between the loaded sled and the
heavy stick Of timber. If his cattle had
started it must have killed him, as he
found it impossible, although power
full man, to extricate himself. Thanks
to the timely arrival of neighbor, who
happened to be passing through the
woods, he was rescued alive, though
badly bruised. Times.
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62O 90
MISCELLANEOUS.

18th. The greatest amount insured in any one
risk is 10000, except in special cases.
19th. The amount insured in any one city,
town or village depends upon its size and
how built.
18th. The amount insured in any one block
depends as above.
14th. Certified copy Of the Charter Of the Com
pany, as filed. heretofore.
18th. General Power of Attorney for agents to
accept service of process previously filed.
GEO. L. CHASE, President.
], ID. BROWNE, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-20

A runaway couple in Delaware were
about being married, when the stern
parent put in an appearance. Friends
interfered and argued the case with him
till the ceremony was completed in an
adjoining room.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-20
CAPITAL.
ASSETS.
s2,7S7,51sS 80
LIABILITIEs.

5th. Liabilities to banks. or others
due or not due...........-......- .-------------
9Th. Losses adjusted and due. ...-----------
9TH. Losses either unadjusted or
18th. Adjusted and not due...........S 1892 2s
9th. Lesses in suspense, awaiting
further proof ...... .................. ..--------
10th. All other claims against the
Company, unpaid dividends GO 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-20
SrATE OF CONNECTICUT, 90
Countv of Hartford, So

OOuut1 VI haieANANf
HARTFORD, January u. 1871.
Personally appeared George L. Chase. Pres
;deT1t. and j. D. Browne, Secretary of the
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, and made
oath that the foregoing statement, by them
subscribed, is a true, full and correct state
ment of the affairs Of said Company, and ex-
hibits, so far as can be ascertained at this date,
lis actual condition on the 3lst day Of Decem-
GEO. SUMNER, Notary Public.
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
COMPTRoLLKR's 0FFIcE,
NASHVILLE, January l. l6l.)
I. I'd. r. Pennebaker, Comptrolier Of the
Treasury, do hereby certify that the Hartford
Fire Insurance Company, located at Hartford,
In the State of Connecticut, has produced to
me sstisfactory evidence that said Company
has complied with all the requirements Of the
laws Of the State of Tennessee. imposed on IN
surance Companies; and further certify that
Henry A. Littleton. agent Of said Company,
has also complied with the requirements OF the
laws Of the State, made and provided IN such
cases. Wherefore, said insurance Company
has authority 10 take risks and transact the
business Of Insurance in this state, az Mem
F''' ED. r. PENNEBAKER,
ls9-l5Ol Comptroller Of Tennessee.
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herds that are sent out to forage for
themselves in winter. Winter The
names seems misnomer here. There
has not been day since the middle of
November that it has not been a luxury
to be out Of doors. For a day or two
about Christmas indoor life was rather
uncomfortable, because of our limited
provisions for temperature below fifty.
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Al the Whife House.

Dom Piatt writes from Washington :
We are getting to be just the least bit
imperial in our ways mere, and have the
countenance. For the first time in the
history of the Executive Mansion the
servants appear in livery. His Excel
lency is surrounded by the military.
There is continual jingling Of spurs
and clank of sabres, and the illustrious
tanner" now grown so great, can only
be reached through battalion of funk
les, and brigadier generals (by breyet)
are as thick as blackberries. Mrs.
Grant, when she receives, is surrounded
by her ladies of honor, and the hand
some, jolly General. Michler acts as
master of ceremonies, and presents the
vulgar crowd to their exclusive Excel
lencies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-20

lst. The name Of the company is the HART
FORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ana
located nj Hartford, Connecticut.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-20

OF THE
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.,
On the 31st day of December, 1870.

nessee, in conformity with the laws of said
State.
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PHGNIx INSURANCE COMPANY
of Hartford, Conn.,,
Made to the Comptroller of the state
e ofTennessee, ON Jan. I, 1871.
ASSETS AT MARKET VALUE:
STATE OF TENNESSEE, !
CoMPTRoLLKR's OFFICE, 7
NJ aouvrrr Tonuorv lat 1871 |

NASHVILLE, January 1st. 1S71.)
I, Ed. R. Pennebaker, Comptroller of the
Treasury, do hereby certify that the Phoenix
Insurance Company, located at Hartford, in
the State of Connecticut, has produced to me
satisfactory evidence that said Company has
complied with all the requirements Of the laws
Of the State Of Tennessee, imposed on insur-
ance companies; aud | further certify that II.
A. Littleton, agent of said Company, has also
complied with the requirements of the laws Of
the State, made and provided in such cases.
Wherefore, said Insurance Company has au-
thority to take risks and transact the business
Of Insurance in this State, at Memphis, Ten
nessee. ED. X. .PENNEBhhEh,
I9S1b5 Comptroller of Tennessee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28
Bad Cares of Corruption in Swiizer'

In the republic of Switzerland cases
of corruption of high officials have
come to light which seem to indicate Il
terrible degree of decentralization.
The books of the highest official of
public revenue at Berne were found III
such a disorderly condition, and the
sums sequestrated by him were SO con
siderable, that his arrest was ordered,
and he will have to be tried before the
criminal court. At the same time the
director of the Bank of Commerce at
Berne has abscouded for this country,
leaving deficit of $500 francs and
the federal treasurer, Mr.. Eggimann,
was suspended because he was involved
in some illicit operations.
Swiss papers attempt to make the
federal government, III part at least,
responsible for these defalcations.
They seem to assume that, because the
salaries of almost every public officer
in Switzerland are low and indeed too
low, to allow the incumbents to live
in the same comfort as their associates,
officers have more inducements to steal
than in countries where they receive
better compensation.
This is, at best, an excuse which
would hold good where small sums are
taken from public trust and converted
to an officers private benefit. A mem
Der of the government at Berne receives
4, 600 francs, or not quite $500 III gold.
If he should be found short the same
amount at the end of the fiscal year,
and if such cases were of common &C
curence, the smallness of salaries
might come to an explanation. But
when such men steal half millions OF
francs, as has happened SO often III
Switzerland during the last six Oh
eight years, the scantiness of salaries
can certainly not be alleged as explain.
ing these facts. We are rather inclined
to believe, and men who know the con
dition of things in Switzerland confirm
our belief, that Safeguarding has
/ become terrible disease with officers
who handle large amounts of public
money, and that the control OF officers
although somewhat better than in thu
United States, is not sufficient to pre-
vent mischief The fair fame of Swift
zerland, as an honestly administered
government is fast fading away.-St
Louis Republican.
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Try IL.

II is amusing that the feeble should totter, with
uncertain steps, over the face Of the earth in danger
every day of falling victims to the morbid influences
by which we are all surrounded, when tested and
proven vegetable tonic, capable of endowing them
with the vigor they need is procurable in every city,
town and settlement. 1t might reasonably be
thought that after the twelve years experience which
the world has had Of Hostetter's Bitters, all would
know that its effect is to prevent disease.
At certain seasons the atmosphere is surcharged
with the seeds of intermittents, renittents, rheu-
matism, pulmonary disorders bilious complaints
and the like Persons whose nervous systems are
relaxed are the first to succumb to these disempers
Brace up the physical energies then with this poten
tal vegetable tonic. 1t is the most powerful recup
Grant which the botanic kingdom has ever yielded
to patient research and experiment. Try it. The
bindest discipline of the old medical dogmas will at
least admit that tonic and Alternative, compounded
of approved herbs roots and barks can do no harm,
while the testimony of thousands invites trial of
its virtues
Vigor is the thing most needed in these cases as
well as in dyspepsia and nervous affections, and
Hostetters Bitters is the safest, surest and most
wholesome strengthening preparation that human
skill has ct concocted
Hundreds of physicians have Abandoned all the
ofcnal receipts and prescribed this harmless tonic
as preventive and cure for all Of chills and
fever.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28
Death Of Celebrated Actor.

Ludwig Lowe, celebrated actor at
tached to the Austrian court theatre,
died recently in Vienna. On the 9th
of February, 1871, he had completed
fifty years of his connection with the
stage On that occasion the Emperor
of Austria gave him costly diamond
ring, upon which was craven his Maj
esty's initials. Lowe was once playing
Carl Moor in Schiller's Robbers, -"
in Prague. Where Carl arouses the
robbers and cocks his pistol, by some
accident the pistol was discharged,
SCATTERING the fourth and fifth fingers
Of the actors hand, but he did not fall
ter or blanch for moment. He went
through the remainder of the scene
with all his accustomed force and pre-
cision, and the moment that the cur
tain fell he tainted, overcome at last
by physical pain. The surgeons who
examined his hand declared that the
sinews of the little finger were so bad
ly injured that it would never again re-
cover its natural pliancy, and put the
question to him whether he would have
it healed straight or crooked. "Crook-
ed, of course, exclaimed Lowe, with
out a moments hesitation; chow
would look shaking my fist at any
body in supposed passion, and with
my little finger sticking straight out in
front like a uniforms horn 1t would
ruin the situation entirely And
crooked it was. He had three hun
dred particular roles, in which he APP
peared at the Hofburg Theatre alone
BOO times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

Our attention has been called to a
new disease that has broken out quite
extensively among horses in this city
and vicinity. It's indications are first
a small eschar on the heel, about the
size of a five-cent piece. 1t sits into
the foot much like sit-fast. There is
but little Inflammation, pain or lame
ness. The tissue decays with great
rapidity, so much so that the diseased
surface will be three inches in diameter
and one or two inches deep in forty
eight hours. The hoof will slough off,
and the entire foot will ultimately drop
away.
Scores of horses and mules in this
city have been affected by this disease.
Its nature and origin were for some time
unknown; but careful microscopic OBJ
servation demonstrates its origin to be
parasites. They seem somewhat allied
to tri ;hino, and may be introduced to
the tissue by the manure, as 1T rs al
ways the heels that are affected.
Diluted carbolic acid has been used
with great success. We present this
matter to our readers, 80 as to put
them on their guard, and 1T will be well
to have carbolic acid at hand, it is easy
and safe in its application, and not apt
to injure if not used too strong. A
drachm of acid to pint of pure water,
will be about the right strength
COlemdn's Rurdi World.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28
The End Of an Italian Brigand.

Guicche, the notorious Italian bri-
gand, of whom we lately gave some ac-
count, is dead. He was shot on the
18th of March in fight, particulars of
which are given by the Florence cor
respondence of the Pail Mall Gazette,
as follows:
Guicche fell victim to the carrbin-
ieri He was killed at Telegano, two
miles from Arezzo, after desperate re-
sistance. Last Monday, three cara
binieri who were on the watch for him,
disguised as peasants, with their arms
concealed, having vainly searched a
whole district where he was known to
to be, and being overcome by exhaus-
ton, knocked mt the door of lonely
hut It's inhabitants turned out to be
a wretched old couple, who at the de
mand of the three guards, allowed them
to enter and rest, and produced a small
quantity of bread and wine, being all
they possessed. This miserable pair
were to all outward appearances very
poor, had of course seen nothing what
ever of Guicche, and were intent upon
preparing their frugal evening repast.
However, it occurred to one of the
sharp detectives that the caldron in
which the supper was boiling was
rather too large for SO small and miser-
able household and on his inquiry
whether they were going to eat up all
it's contents alone, the old man sudden
" became embarrassed, told them hur-
riedly that he was expecting two or
three friends to supper.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

One of our best farmers called upon
us, the other day, and requested us to
call attention In our paper to the fact
that among the tame grasses none was
as profitable as clover 1t grows SO
rank that crop OF it, plowed under,is
of more value Us a fertilizer than good
coating of ordinary manure. It's roots
strike SO deep that it flourishes well on
dry land, and yet it grows better and
stronger on moist land as do nearly all
grasses. 1t is of such rank growth,
that, of itself, it overpowers and drives
from the soil the weaker grasses and
weeds. Sorrel, great pest to soil, is
said to be effectually driven out by it.
IL farmers would make good sward
they would do well to apply small
coating Of plaster of Paris early in
the spring. This is an excellent
absorbent, and retains escaping
ammonia better than almost any
other cheap fertilizer. For a summer
and fall feed it grows more rapidly and
keeps green later than any other grass.
Those who would have short winters
can make them comparatively SO 10y
leaving field of clover for fall feeding.
lnt lIOSbS COlllt w ~ ldUeT, Nv IedSOIl
of the thick leaves that protect the
stalks, than TO any other grass. Cattle
will not only thrive but fat on it. But.
ter made from milk of COWS kept on
this feed is equally as rich and sweet,
made In November, as upon ordinary
feed in June or September. Recently
we saw an article in an agricultural pa
per where a farmer III southern Ohio
recommended clover pastures for hogs.
He said that two acres of clover were
of equal value to one Of good corn
kept the hogs healthy, growing and fat,
all the time. The strong roots kept
the ground loose, and the hogs would
work among them and SO find Their
food above and below ground. 1t is as
essential that a hog should hav,
n place to use it's snout, and miro
to wallow in, as that it should
haze proper food. I'm clover fields or
diuarily all are found. Clover can b,
put in with wheat, buckwheat, oats
and almost any crop that is scattered
broadcast. Cattle should not be turned
upon IL the first year If one would
only SOW clover for the purpose o
growing hay it is well TO SOW boil
timothy or herds-gTass, and red tol
with it. Timothy comes in best abou
the second year, and red top the third
For stock that is only kept for work O
growth, probably either are rs good a
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28
The Arctic Exploring Expedition.

Congress having voted the necessary
appropriation, arrangements are now
being made TO fit out the new Arctic
expedition under command of the well
known Capt. Hall. A powerful govern
ment tug-boat, sharpas knife, schoon-
er-rigged, to be called the Polaris, will
shortly be in READINGS to start. A
scientific corps of gentlemen will ac-
company the expedition, including the
eminent chemist, DIR. Bessels, of
Heidelberg, who arrived here a few
days since from Germany, and who
formed one of the scientific corps on
board the last North German expedi-
ton to the polar region Stores for a
three-years' cruise will be placed on
board.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

Rey' 81" HoRsE-MEN, and others who
pretend to know, say that the following direc-
tons had better be observed in using Sheri-
dams Cdrdby Condition Powders: Give a
horse tablespoonful every night for a
week the same every other night for 4 or
nights; the same for mich COW, and twice as
much for an OK The addition Of little fine
salt will be an advantage
WE have heard recently of several Sc
we're cases of spinal disease curedby Johnson s
Anodyne Ljniment; one case of man forty
FIVE years old, who had not done days work
for four years. The back should first be
washed. then rubbed with coarse towel. APP
ply the Llniment cold, and rub in well with the
hand
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

AN Illinois woman committed suicide
by hanging herself to an apple-tree.
At the funeral neighbor, noticing the
sad appearance of the husband, con-
soled him by saying that he had met
with terrible loss. Yes, says the
husband heavlng sigh "She must
have kicked like thunder TO shake off
six bushels of green apples that would
have been worth a dollara bushel when
they got ripe
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clover. The great advantage that the
farmer in cultivating this kind of grass
will find will be in the fact it grows a
heavy CROPS good late, is excellent
for mich COWS and growing stock
and is the best food for sheep and
young cattle in winter. II makes the
soil rich if plowed under. -Erchonge.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

TEXAS has 3, 800, 900 cattle, consisting
of $50, 600 beeves, $50, 900 cows, and
1000, 900 young cattle. The plains on
which these cattle roam contain about
152, 1000, 900 acres of ground The prin'
cipal pasturages are on the Neuces,
Rio Grande, Guadaloupe, San Antonio,
Colorado, Leon, Brazos, Trinity, Sa-
bine and Red rivers.
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AZ Read the following from reliable drugsist of

AZ Read the following from reliable druggist of
Michigan:
MARINE CITY, Mich, July 81 1870
y. ". Harris A Co.-Dear Sirs The Aliens Lung
Basam has arrived would not like to be without II,
for il has saved my life took bad cold and cough,
and finally Consumption was seated upon me- was In
very bad state. tried ,erything that recon-
mended, and spent great deal of money, and got no
help. Ihad the Aliens Lung Balsam for sale, but
knew nothing of its merits. did not like to take II,
without knowing more about it, had not sold bot.
tie. When your agent called on me told him could
not sell medicine knew nothing about. He urged
to try IL myself did so, and TO my grateful sur
prise the first bottle stopped cough and before the
third bottle taken my lungs healed and we'll,
and can now speak knowingly to my friends and
toners of the qualities of Aliens Lung Balsam.
Iremain, respectfully,
L. &. COTTREL
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

psS@ SUCCEss.-The enormous sales
of Co.'s DYSPEPSIA CURE is in great measure
owing to the fact that those who use it are
cured and tell their nesghbors of it. 80 thou
sands of tongues are advertising this conquer
or of Dyspepsia, Indigestion, and kindred
evils
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

Ely- NORTHWESTERN Horse Nail Co.,
manufacturers of Patent Hammered Horse
Nails. Office 6S West Van Buren, street. Fac
tory 90 to 6S West Van Buren, street. corner
Clinton street, Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

RtS7 SEE ADVERTISEMENT of DIR. Butts
Dispeusary, headed Book for the Million-MAR.
RAGE GuIDB-in another column. 1t should
he read by all
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RSy@ Be 1T REMEMBERED DR. Henry's
Root and Plant Pills. the great Liver medi-
cine of the age. Mild, yet thorough. See
advertisement in another column.
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DEATH will stop all income; provide
for the change by insuring in The Mu-
ual Life Insurance Company of
Chicago
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Cincinnati, o.
For sale by GREENE d BUTTON, Milwaukee,: II.
BOSWORTH a SONS, Milwaukee; FULLER, FINCH
a FULLER, Chicago; COLLINS BROS, st. Louis
MOVES BROS. ST. Paul
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is harmless 10 the most delicate chi6h contains
opium IN any form
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leS JAMES II. FOSTER & Co, 151
Lake street, Chicago, importers of breech-
loading shot guns aud implements.
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You have both the preventive and the with this
rcat and good quality that il will never, und,r any
do You any injury.
No change OF dict ever necessary Eat the best YOU
can get. and plenty enough of it,
DIRECTIONS roR UsE.-Aduts, one tablespoonful per
day. Chi dren ten years dessert spoonful; mt
ren from five to eight years easpoontul AZ no di-
rections be applicable to all constitutions take
sufficient TO operate on the bowels twice a day.
Yours truly. DONAlD Kennedy.
Price 3 80 per bottle. For sale by every druggist
in the United States and British Provinces
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Call for Aliens Lung Balsam.

Call for ALIENS LUNG BALSAM," and shun
the of other balsam, unprincipled men may
deceive you with worthless preparations
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EVERY KIND OF HUM0R.
From the Worst ScrOfula Down TO a
Common Pimple.

T.
DEAR MADAM The reputation of the Medical Dis
cOvcry ia curing all kind of humors is well estab
lished 10y the unanimous voice of all who have ever
used it, that need not any hing the subject
the most skillful physicians and the careful drug
gsts IN the country are unanimous in its praise.
In presenting the Medical Discovery to notice.
do il with full knowledge OF its curative power. in
relieving all and curing most of the diseases to VIII ch
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

How many thousands of poor women are suffering
from TIL, disease aud pining miserable life. an,
their door neighbor does not know the cause
wish 90 impress your mind that good old proverb
Nm ounce OF prevention Is better than pound o