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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06
REGISTRATION.
MAYORS 0FF1oE, Cry HALL,
MEMPHIs. Tenn, November q, 1872.

WEHFhIo' INN % 4NVFVIIUoI 10 IoI@'J
TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRO-
i visions of Section 70 of the City Charter,
the following named persons have been APP
pointed and confirmed By the Board of Alder
carrying said section into execution. Their
Offices will be opened at the places named
below, on MONDAY. the 9th inst, at Il
o'clock m. and remain open until Wednes-
tratlon will cease. Citizens viii take notice
that all parties desiring 10 vote at this NUM-
cipal election are required to be registered in
the ward in which they reside. Certificates
heretofore issued will not be recognized at the
JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06
NEW YORK.

NEW York, December collins and
Edwards, prize-6ghters, were discharged
to-day. The Court had no jurisdiction
in the case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

GRANT did the best thing Of his life
when he snubbed Brownlow and May
nard. Now what will these rampant
lovers Of power dol At what other
shrine can they kneel7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

A PIous missionary has hit upon an
expedientfo for prohibiting the importation
Of Chinese cheap labor. Admitting we
have no right to prevent live Chinese
coming here, he says ne may legally
prohibit the expectation of dead ones,
which will cause those here to start for
the Aowery Kingdom at once, and pre-
vent any more coming. 3h,Ef NJ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

That was a splendid reception the
General gave ALEXIS today" saiA Gene
raj Dest. triumphanfly. Yes, re
torted Nibblea. " no man IN .fhe world
CO w. Grant r'feiTirg- Il r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

The New York correspondent of the
Springfield Massachusetts, Republican
says that Congress, at the coming SEES
sion, win make no general revision ia
the tariff. OF course it will not. The
monopolist manufacturers and the cor
rupt rings will have full sway as long as
the Grant administr ration lasts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

We have it on undoubted authority
outside of rebel rumor-that before
the arrests in South Carolina began the
Ku-Klux were voluntarily disbanding.
The Herald's correspondent adds, with
emphasis Colonel Merrill aud Dis
trict attorney Corbin know this as we'll
as | do.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06
TAXES.
IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE.
AEEfnis. November s. is5i.

AFTER THE lsT OF DECEMBER THERE
win Be- 20 DISCOUNT allowed 81 CIT 1axrs
Tan ISL The act riving TEs FER cExf. DIs-
oousr being HrrTAtEs At The regular couuci,
msstips, AeFenbsg lst.. tsx-paysrI Are 70
qaestsd - cons ~ nrporr -, Il, a. d.
crnnsE, REkIx y 'RoRFETsoF.
- @ CITY Tar Collector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

WEEKLY WoHlD." Is the title Of a
new paper commenced at Helena Its
an able, handsome sheet, and ConservA.
Tire.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

WHEY you get spare moment step
on, aud register Do not be guilty Of
the folly or careiessness Of neglectirg 50
importaBt matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

Iris ann6unc ed that il'Ex'Gooernor
Holden, or North Carolina, believes that
every Southern Democratic Congress,
man is a member Of the Ku-Rlux organ
ization." The Philadelpnia Age says,
very peintedly: What reliance may be
placed upon the belief of Ex-Governor
Holden, depends on the estimate put on
the character Of "a man who wasiim-
peached and driven from the Office Of
Chief Magistrate Of a State. and is an
exile from the scenes of his crimes and
offenses."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

TIE Natchez Democrat says not a
single Conservative or Democrat voted
or appeared at the polls in Adams coun-
t." II was niger everywhere.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

then too suddenly turning on an over
head Of steam. Loss on the buildings
SIS, 900.
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REMOVAL.
REMOVAL.

THE oPFIcE OF THE WESTERN METH
street 10 279k Main street, up stairs, in the
rooms formerly occupied BY @. W. i. Crook.
Correspondents and others will take notice.
and direct their letters accordingly. We
issue now $500 copies. The Methodist is
good mediu % for advertisers.
SET II. W. BLEW 4 90. Publisher.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

"Hurrah. hurrAh ror Gensral Grant,
And Schuyler COlfax too;
And Schuyler Colfax too.
And Schuyler Colfay too
Hnrrah. hurrah fpf General Gr-A-nA.. Z
And Sohuple- Colfax too"
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aoTIoE.
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NOTICE.

MEMPHIS MECHANICS INSTITUTE
III will meet in the School Board Rooms,
odd Fellows Hall, this WEDNESDAY)
night. December 8. 1Tl. At o'clock. Nomi-
term; also, other special business will be
transacted. All the members are respectfully
requested TO be present at the time.
BY order Of M. BURKE. President.
Tuoa Rkcor 6eornfafy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06


The following appears in Sunday
Louisville Courier-J ournal: 1.-THE
wharfage tax for a boat landing here is
just about whatJudge Price charges an
old soak for big drunk. That is put
ting water at the same price as whisky,
which is clearly unfair. We don't
charge anything for steamboat passing
by contemporary aud doing all her
business at other ports; but il her own
ers exhibit an interest in Louisville, and
pay us the courtesy of stopping, and of
fer us facilities for carrying on and in.
creasing our trade, we make them pay
for it, That strikes us as an odd sort Of
policy" b .a d 9s'so.8t s,iedss
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Tax collector.

FELIX w. ROBERTSON is a candi-
date for reelection 70 the Office Of City Tax
Collector. Election, January 4. 1872.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06
Mythology.
90 AND CONSULT
MADAM GRAFT,

rrHB WONDERFUL SEER AND CLAIR
J. voyant; she is the seventh, daughter Of
the seventh daugktsri. she car Be consulted
days only; she gives advice on all business
matters; tells how TO recover lost or stolen
property; tells Of lovers. and even tells the
name Of the person you are 70 marry. Fees. 81.
stamp. Hour from 8 4: n. % 10 pm: SIS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

The Cincinnati Enquirer makes these
good remarks: 1t is proposed BY some
wiseacres to amend the Constitution so
as to give Congress- the power to pass a
national divorce law. We are opposed
to it. Congress exercises SO badly the
powers already given to it that we pre-
fer TO take some away rather than add
to them. Upon the questions, of mar
rage and divorce the opinions oflthe
people vary extremely in different sec
tons of the Union. The laws that
would suit New England you'd not agree
with the sentiments Of the Western or
Southern people. We don't want any
Procrustean-bed arrangement in this
matter, The people are better satisfied
with the laws as they are, and we have
no doubt their effects are better than the
national change would be upon public
morality and the domestic hearth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

We are authorized to announce Mr.. j. NJ.
MCKNIGHT as a candidate for Wharfmaster
at the ensuing election. b2f
We are authorized TO announce TOBIAS
WOLFE as a candidate for Wharfmaster at
the ensuing Municipal elsotion-January
1872.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06
AUcTIoH
AUcTloh.
A Bargain for Somebody.

WE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
w 10 the highest bidder. without any 70
serve. desirable three-story
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-06

From this, it appears that the Courier
Journal has gone over to Grant and Col
fax.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25
VOL. XVH.--NO. 2.

qualified to stand. The University
will be opened for students on the 4th
of October, and as there is at present
room for only about two hundred
cadets, application should, in the
meantime be made to the Executive
Committee, Tuscaloosa, who are au-
thorized to issue appointments.
N. F. MAURY.
President Alabama University,
Tuscaloosa.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25
THE CHILDREN.
By CHARLES DICKENS.

: When the lessons and tasks are all ended.
(. ana The school for the day Is dismissed
A4u tne lttle ones gather around me, p b
70 oid me good night and be kissed
on the little white arms that encircle
MY cheek in tender embrace!
on Inc smiles that are halos OF heaven,
Shedding sunshine of love on my face,
And when they are gone I sit dreaming
Oi my childhood too lovely 10 last;
OF love that my heart will remember
| Whenit wakes TO the pulse OF the past,
Ere the world and its wickedness made me
a partner OF sorrow and sin;
1 When the glory Of God was aboutme
| And the glory OF gladness within.
| Oh! my heart grows weak as a woman's.
And the fountains OF feelings VIII How,
! When think OF the paths steep and stony
Where the feet OF the dear ones must 10
VI the moutalns OF sin hanging DER them,
OF the tempest Of fate blowing wild!
Oh, there's nothing on earth half SO holy
As the innocent heart OF child.
They are idols OF heartsand Of households: =:
They are angels OF God in dicguise;
His sunlight still sleeps in their treSses,
His glory still CLEANS in the their eyes;
On! these truautS from home and from
They have made me moro manly and mild,
Aud now l know how Jesus could IiIken.
The kingdom OF God 10 child.
Task not life FOR the dear ones,
All radiant aS others have done,
But that life may have just enough shadow
To tsmper the glare Of Lhs-sSsENs 49, -1.-a,
Yd6{'ifiy prayer would bound back 10 my
Al, n R-seraph may pray for sinner,
But n sinner must pray FOR himself.
The twig is 50 easily bonGCd,
I have banishcd the rule and the rod
I have taught them The goodness Of know
ledge,
They have taught me the goodness OF God!
Ny heart Is "a dungeon OF darkness,
Where l shut them from breaking rule
Ny fTown is a sufficient cOrTcCuUni
M love Is the law OF the school.
l shall leave the old house in the autumn,
To traverse It's threshold no more
An, how shall 1 sigh lOT the dear ones,
That meet me each morn al Lhe door
l shall miss the good nights and the kisses,
And the gush OF the innocent glee,
The group on the green and the flowers
That are brought every morning to me.
I shall miss them at morn and at evening,
Their song III The school and the street,
shall miss the low hum OF their voices
Aud the tramp OF their delicate feet.
When The lessons ana tasks aIc ali ended
And death says, The school is dis
Iuissed.'
May the uIIlc ones gather around me
TO bid me good night and be kissed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25
AnecdOte of Rufus ChOatc.

Rufus Ch0ate ami Chief Justice
Shaw, Of Massachusetts often induIc
ed in wOTdy cJmbatS, and wit was
generally freely expended by both
sides. ClOate WAS once arguing q
cause before the Chief Justice who
was one of the hOmeliest men ever
elevated TO the benehl and, to express
his reverence for the conceded ability
of the judge, said, in yielding to an
adverse decisions:
''In coming into the presence Of
your honor, | experience the same
feelings the HiudOo does when Je
bows before his idol. / know that
you are ugly, but | feel that you are
great"
ChOate had command OF language.
and his brain teamed with u wealth of
dictiOn, truly marvellous. When
Judge Shaw first heard that there was
a fresh edition OF Worcester's dicti0n-
ary out, containing 2,j0O new words,
he exclaimed, For heavens sake,
don't let ChOate get hold of it,
ChOate, IL an important assault and
battery case at sea, had Dick Barton,
chief mate Of the clippeT-ship ChaI-
leuge, on the stand, and badgered him
so for about an 5OUr that Dick got his
salt water up, and hauled by the
wind to bring the keen Boston law
yer under his batteries.
At the beginning of his testimony,
Dick said that the night was as dark
as the devil, and raining like seven
ells.n
Suddenly Mr.. Choate asked him:
"Was there a moon that night?r
'Yes, sir"
"Ah, yes! a moon
"Ees, a full MOON"
"Did you see it?'
mot miten
"Then, how do you know there wa
mOOn?1
The Nautical Almanac said so.
and I'll believe that sooner than anv
lawyer in this world.n
"What was the principal Iuminary
that night, sir?''
"Binnacle lamp aboard the Chal-
lenge."
"Ah! you are growing sharp, Mr..
| Barton"
"What in blazes have you been
grinding me this hour for-to make
nue. dull?'
"Be civil, sir. And now tell me
what latitude and longitude you cross
ed the equator in?n
'ShO'-yOu're jOkingr
mo, sir, l am in earnest, and de
sire you to answer me-"
81 shan't.n
"Ah! you refuse, do you?n
"Yes-I can't
'IndeedI You are chief mate of a
| ciipper-ship, and are unable 10 an
swer so simple q question:"
"Yes, It's the simplest question I
ever had asked me. Why, L thought
every fool ola lawyer knew that there
amt no latitude at the equat0r.u
That shot flOored Rufus.
An Irish magistrate, censuring some
! boys for lettering in the street, said:
eff every body were to stand in the
streets, how could anybody get by?n
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25
Hydrate Of Choral In Delirium Ire
mems.

DR.. Augustus G. Kinney, House
Surgeon OF the Charity Hospital, in
New York, says:
Having served recently at the
Workhouse on BlackWell's Island,
where a considerable number OF cas-
es of detirtUm tremeHS are constantly
being sent for treatment, L improved
the opportunity thus presented of
testing the comparative values of
hydrate of chloral, bromide of potas-
sium, and sulphate ofmorphia in this
disease.
To be sure of the doses given,
weighed the salts carefully, and pre-
pared the solutions myself. OF the
hydrate of chloral the strength of the
solution was sixty grains to the ounce
OF water. | made it well diluted
purposely, as strong solution is ex-
cessively irritating. The case. to be
treated were devisible into two dis
tinct classes. The first class COM
prised those who, having been used
to considerable alcoholic stimulus,
either habitually or at times, were
attacked with dettrium tremens from
few days to week after admission
OH account of the withdrawal from
use of their accustomed stimulus.
The second class of cases was to be
found among those sent here to be
treated especially for their delirium
| tremenS. They were inveterate
drunkards, and had been attacked
with this complaint during or imme-
diately after a long debauch. 1t is
this class of cases in which it is most
difficult to produce sleep and appetite,
/ and in which dangerous cOmplica-
tons arc most apt to arise.
those Of this second class of cases
which L treated with hydrate of
chloral, IN sufficient doses to produce
sleep at once, recovered in the short
est time. In obstinate cases q dose
of GO grains of hydrate ofchloral was
given, but other cases required go
! grains i'll no case more. In less
than two hours the patient usually
went to sleep, and slept from four 10
five hOnrs and on awakening anoth-
er dose of GO grains was given with
liquid food, milk or beef tea. The
patient would then go to sleep again,
and on awakening the second time
would probably be free from halluci-
nations, and take food with relish.
A good joke is told of little 4-year
old fellow who, having disObeying his
father, was about to incur the penalty
"a switching. The father deliberate
ly prepared rod, while his son stood
sad and silent spectator. As the
parent approached to the unpleasant
duty the boy started at a.brisk run to-
ward a neighboring hill. The father
pursued, and for time the yOungster
increased the distance between them;
but gradually his strength began to
fail, and when he reached the hill and
began to ascend he soon lost his van
tage ground. Nearer and nearer the
irate father approached, and just as
the top of the hill was reached, and IS
he came within arms length OF the
little fugitive, who was ready to fall
from exhaustion, the boy quickly faced
about, dropped upon the ground, and
with an indescribahle cast OF counten-
ance exclaimed: Papa, thst-makes
ow-blow-don't it?n This
"changing OF the subject" was so eX-
tremely ludicrous that the father
laughed heartily over the strategy
which his hopeful son exhibited, and
tue rod was not used.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25

A PRAYER FORRRsT.
By rRoF. JOHN BAscex.

Give rest, o God, to me,
The power to lean on thee
In sweet repOse.
Give rest to weary thought,
In trust, in DOUBT, in aught
AsSayed. let truth be sOugllL
From Hin who knows.
Give rest, o God lin action,
To wait on thy coTreCtiOu, EHEEH 81
Devoid of fear.
Faithful and strong to do.
Hopeful whateeT the view
since have naught to rus -. ..
II thou art near.
Give rest, o God, IN sOrTOW-
Give peace that need not borrow
From joys to be: ...
That always find thee nearest,
Thy care and love the clearcSt
Mid loss Of things the dearest.
Can lose thec2
Give rest, o God from g-lre-
The teasing, hourly snare
Or all my thought.
Why fear that given by thee
Why lay the load on mcc
Why take the work from thre
Since thou hast wrought?
Give rest, o God. in love.
The thought thou art above
Brings comfort bleSt.
We know thee ever near,
We know there's nOUght ~ fear..
We know that now and here
. Are peace and rest.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25

GoD BLESS YoU.-WhO has not felt
the power Of these words? Who does
not treasure up those hgllOwed mo-
ments Of the irrevocable past, when
from the lips Of some loved one fell
upon your ears "G0d bless YOU"
lhat found an echo in the truest and
purest feelings of the heart? a God
bless you that will go with us through
life, and bring peace and comfort
when All things else are shrouded in
gloom, and joy seems awaiting the
heart so long acquainted with sorrow.
DYING tlips in feeble accents have
murm1red "God bless you" 1t
greets the ear Of infancy, and reclaims
the wayward youth. 1t has been
heard at the bridal alter and said at
the tomb. Loved voices breathed it
in our years when we parted, and the
sound still fingers to cheer our sad
dened hearts. Oh! may we hear 1t
through life, and when we stand on
the brink OF those waters which flow
between time and eternity, may the
last words that break upon our listen
ing ears be the "GOd bless you" which
comes from the lips OF loved ones left
behind.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25

CLAGGETT, Radical, has been elect
ed Delegate to Congress from Mon
tana.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25

It's said that women now lecture
on every subject but washing, darn
ing and the economy of the house.
hold; all these things are sealed books
to the strong minded.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25
FIRTIINE EOOa-N.

Treppard * Co. keep tor s-.e all
kinds OF Farming Tools, sucA&s HOES
Chains. Lines, Cradles, Cotton s,rap-
ers- Rakcs. Snothes, &c. Sold whole
saIe and retail at bottom prices. Doni
forret their numbers No. ~ and =
North College Street NdstFl..e,
Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25
HIGH LIFE IN NEW YORK.

One Hundred and Sixty MiIlIons a
Year Spent BY our Republican
Princes. @ l.-.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25
SrrrrR nu.,s,EEt AEsE.

Messrs. Ircnpard \ 90, uyaI N IT g
hest brands only OF Plated Mare, al
ofwbich they warrant to be best aA"
purest quality Of Silver Plating.
Their prices for this line Of goods is
vcrr low.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25
HARD WARE,
BRETANEA WARE.

Thev Keep largo assUIuhvHt OI IN
kinds of Britannia Ware, consisting III
part of Tea Pots, Coffee Pots, soup
Ladies', Spoons, Drinking Cups, Ic"
spoons. Table Spoons, Water Dip
pcrs. Molasses Mugs, etc, etc.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25
TIN WARE.

Messrs. Trcppard X Co. sellali kinds
of Tin. Plate, Copper, Bucket Covers,
Sheet Iron, SC, &c. Country Shops
will find it to their interest to pur-
chase from this house As they buy
from the importers and consequently
can sell at the lowest prices. They
warrant all goods of the best quality
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-25

An Irish magistrate, censuring some
boys for lettering in the street, said:
"If every body were to stand in the
streets, how could anybody get by?"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-06-22
Head Work.

sachusetts, was'sseph Dudley, OF Mas
his workmen, he took fending some Of
bodied Indian, who, half nakt,Rn able
come and look on, as pastime, to SO.
the men work. The Governor took oc
casion one day to ask him why he did
not work, and get some clothes where
with to cove himself The Indian an,
swered 10y asking him why he did not
work. The Governor, pointing with his
finger to his head, said, II work head
work, aud so have no need to wotls
with my hantls as you should.' The
Indian then said he would work if any
one would employ him. The Governor
told him he vented calf killed, and
that if he would 60 and do it, he would
give him shilling. He accepted the
offer, and went Immediately and killed
the calf, and then went sauntering about
as before. The Governor, on observing
what he had done, asked him VIII. he
did not dress the calf before he left it
The Indian answered, no. no, Coponoh;
that was not the bargain; was to have
shilling for killing him. Am he no
dead, Coponoh" (Governor). The Gov>
ernor seeing himself thus outwitted,
told him to dress it, and he would give
him another shilling.
This done, and in possession Of two
shillings, the Indian goes directly to a
grog shop for rum. After short stay
he returned to the Governor, and told
him he had given him a bad shilling
piece, and resented brass one TO be
exchanged. The Governor, thinking
possibly it might have been the case,
save him another.
1t was not long before he returned a
second time with another brass shilling
to be exchanged; the Governor was
now convinced of his knavery, but not
caring to make words at the time, gave
him another; and thus the fellow got
four shillings for one.
The Governor determined to have the
rogue corrected for his abuse, and meet
ing with him soon after, told him he
must take a letter to Boston for him,
andhe gave him half a crown for his
services. The letter was directed to the
keeper of the bridewell, ordering him
to give the bearer SO many lashes; but
mistrusting that all was not exactly
agreeable, and meeting n servant of the
Governor oD the road, he ordered him,
in the name of his master, to carry the
letter Immediately, as he was in haste
to return. The consequence was, this
servant got egresiously whipped. When
the Governor learned what had taken
place, he felt no little chagrin at being
thus twice outwittcd by the Indian.
He did not see the fellow for some
time after this, but at length falling in
with him, he asked him by what means
he had cheated and deceived him So
many times. Taking the Governor
again in his own play, he answered !,
pointing with his finger to his head,
"Hcnd ,rork, Coponoh, head morh."'-
The Governor was now so well pleased
that he forgavc the Whole ontnse,