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Connecticut western news., 1871-12-01
Tell the Truth.

Boy, at all times tell tho truth Let no lie defile thy youth. If thou'rt wrong, be thine the shame; Speak the truth, and bear-the blames Truth is honest, truth is sure Truth is strong and must endure; Falsehood lasts single day, Then it vanishes away. Boy, at all times tell the truth Let no lie defiie thy youth. Truth is steadfast, sure and fast, Certain to prevail at last.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-01

EcoENrR1o.-R w. Durham, rich Californian, died joking. He bequeath- ed $100,0J0 to the "Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Asylum " of San Francisco, adding that he enjoyed the consoling reflection that his benefciaries could not talk about him after his death. Unfortunately, the asylum was removed to Alameda County several years ago, and his relatives are going to contest the will,
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-01

BITTEN.-An illustration of the fact that would-be bitter is often the worst bitten of all comes from Reese River, California. A man entered the office of the photographer in that place and want ed single picture taken. The artist named his price, which happened to be about double the amount the stranger would pay. So, after considerable ban ter, the visitor proposed to have half length picture taken for half price. This was agreed to, and the subject paid his money, and adopted what he consid- cred to be an exceedingly graceful and pleasing attitude. The usual operations were gone through with, and soon first rate picture, consisting of fine view of the subject from the waistband down, was finished and delivered to the waiting customer. There was no mistake it was half-length picture for half price ; and after delivering himself of a few ex- clamation points, the customer walked of, believing, probably, that he had paid we'll for view of his boots even at half price.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-01
Connecticut N'estern aleirs
 Advertising Rates:
Special Notices, 50 per cent, in advance of tho

Special Notices, 50 per cent. in advance of tho above rates. -
 One inch space constitutes square.
 Cards in Business Directory, occupying. live lines or less, $500 per year; over live hnes' s1 .00 per line. ,.. ru
 Regular advertisers to pay quarterly. Tran sient advertisements must be paid for Tn ad-
 Notices of Marriages and Deaths free of charge. All additions to ordinary announce ments 10 cents per line.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-01

It is a queer woman who asks no ques- ops, but the woman who does is the uerist
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
Thursday, Jan. 5, 1871,

At the places named below. The persons here
after named are appointed officers, judges and
clerks OF said election, in accordance with the
provisions of law:
Deputy Sheriff, J J Murphy; John Nuwsom.
j ID Davis, Patrick Herns. Judges; O v New
som, L G Williams. Clerks.
Second Ward-Engine House-Poplar street
deputy Sheriff, Geo Powell; Fra ncioli,
Peter Townsend, NJ Loewenstine, Judge w
Mex con, Louis Selby, Clerks.
Third Ward-Engine House, Adams street
Deputy Sheriff, X NJ Mason; ID + Good year,
Tobias, Welt. g W |, Crook, Judges; Eugsns
Finn, Martin Reynolds, jr, Clerks.
Fourth Ward-Lanier's office, Second street
deputy Sheriff, w w Coleman; John II
Bowen. W ID MeCallum, James Brett. Judges
Rush Bowen, W J B Lonsdale, Clerks.
Fifth Ward--Engine House, Shelby street
Deputy Sheriff. : Nooe; John Ringwald, r
Sieger, Charles Small, Judges; A Allen,
Charles Leclerq, Clerks.
Sixth Ward-Waldran Block-Deputy Sher-
if, j Nj Fraim; w Jones, II B Chiltls, Jack
Halstead, Judges; William Rufin. Dies.
Clerks.
Seventh Ward-Engine House, Desc to street
Deputy Sheriff, J 6 Mofatt; S W Green, S
N N lobe; ) Jenny, Judges; Sam Moore, jr.
Eighth Ward-Poplar street, opposite North
Market, Rngwald's store Deputy Sheriff,
Richard II Norris. l. H Taylor, N B Holt,
John 10 n Frick, Judges; Simeon L Barinds, John
Ninth Ward-Gray Varnell,s.. corner Auc-
tion and Fourth streets, Chelsea = Deputy
Sheriff. L Taggart; J d DanbuEy,, W B
Gibson VIM kaIr, Judges; schapsr.
Tenth Ward-Teufel's Grocery, South street
Deputy Sheriff, J S Lanford A B jewell.
James Teufel, Colonel Sharpe. Judges; Mike
Pendergrast. F " Jenny, GleI ks;
Sheriff of Shelby County.
December "a, 1870. 1Ol-l09
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
INSURANCE,
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MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
OFFICE, NO. 8 UNION STREET.

First Question-How much per annum will
it cost man Of thirty-fve to insure his life in
the old mOde2
Answer-Sl34 for a 81, 900 policy.
Second Question-How much will il cost in
the Masonic Mutual Assurance Association of
Memphis2
Answer-About s37 50, payable at intervals.
(See table Of standard authorities at our officel
Third Question-Why this difference for the
same riskY
Answer-1st. Because by this plan the Asso-
citation only calls for enough in Initiation fees
(the interest upon which will finally pay work.
ing expenses, and the 81 at death to pay losses.
I'd. Ifthere are no deaths, no tax.
Fourth Questicn-How can you afford to in
sure so much less than the old mode.
Answer-Because we do not charge enough
in advance to pay you one-half back in divi-
dends out of your own money paid in premiums
Fifth Question-ls policy of insurance upon
the Mutual plan the same in all respects, save
as to chargesf
Answer-After the Association has issued
$500 policies, and is kept to that standard in
numbers, there is no difference, except that
you are taxed only at the death of q member;
while in the old mode ode you are taxed whether
Sixth Question-Will policy. holder in this
Association receive a diyidendH
Answer-Yes; from all accumulation which
may accrue from forfeiture and surplus interest
Seventh Question-HOw are your funds in
vestedP
Committee, on unincumbered real estate, val"
ued at twice the amount Of the investment, or
undoubted city acceptance.
Eighth Question-Does the Association pay
TO the heirs of the policy-hoder two dollars for
each enrolled member who has heretofore paid
all assessments, should any member fail to
pay on last assessment
Answer-Yes; as the Association holds in its
permanent fund, paid in by initiation fee, an
amount in excess of any amount it will be at
one time called upon to pay on the death Of a
member.
We insure from Is to 80 years. 32-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
Cnruin nnd the CIergyman.

heard good thing of the late Cover
nor Corwin last night, 1t seems that
while this gentleman was in the Senate
he sat at dinner one afternoon entertain
ing the mess with amusing stories and
witticisms, such as Corwin only could
throw out, when the servant, new hand
at the business, announced a visitor IN
the parlor desirous of an interview with
the Senator. Corwin paid no attention
to the man at first, but, after time, IT.
riteted by the continued interruption
said, impatiently, 30, tell him to go to
hell"
Corwin continued his dinner, and at
the end, suddenly recollecting the Wis
itor, hurried to the parlor and found no
one there. He rang for the servant, and
when the man appeared, said;
John, did not you tell me there was
some one here"
"Yes, sab, responded John.
"Why didn't he waltz
"Weil, sab, ! told him your message.
"What messageY' asked the aston
isheG Senator.
"Why, sab, l told him dat you said he
shonId &c TO he'll, and he went" !"
Corwin's indignation at the stupidity
of the servant was only equalled by his
anxiety lest the person insulted should
prove to be a constituent, or perhaps
brother Senator. He heard nothing,
however, for two weeks, when be was
called upon by an old friend, who be-
lonQed to the ministry, and was created
by wise Providence to look after the
charities aud welfare of other people.
The Rev. Mr.. Speok wore white ehokeer
and a white hat with sha usually seedy
clothes pertaining to these good men,
who look for a reward in another and
better world for their work dcae in this.
When he saw Senator Corwln he burst
into tears. The political humorls.t,
thinking that Mrs. s. or some % their
numerous relatives had dep4ftsd this
life. fastened to ask the meaning OF the
sudden grief. -,
"Ah, Governor Corwin," responded
the poor man, II thought never to call
upon you again. The last time l was
here YOU sent word out to me TO 60 to-
to go to-. -, -
that you2 am so glad. / feared it was
one Of my constituents, and my constitu-
ents are such d-d fools, while you are
too sensible to mind such ~ absurd mes
sage. Here, let me give you ten dollars
for the Ready Relief of aged clergymen.
Don Pidtt, in Commercial
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

From the New York Evening Post.l
Most fashions owe their origin to an
attempt to give prominence to the
strong point or hide the weak point OF a
I-;.- or q anaen Thna nnwder came
into vogue to conceal q queens gray
hair, and large perukes because q king
was bald. We learn, however from a
Belgian paper, that the custom OF ladies
exhibiting their busts in all the beauty
of nature has far more romantic origin
In battle in which the French we're en-
gagged (all dates, we may mention, are
reservsdD, their ranks were broken,
and they wers routed. When they
retreated their women barred their
breasts and eRtreated them to
pierce them rather than permit them to
fall into the hands of the enemy. This
was too much for the gallant Gauls.
Nerved with fresh courage, they turned,
renewed the combat and were victorious.
From that our Frenchwomen have on
festal occasions always been accustomed
to wear their dresses low. In fact when
you see one Who appears to have forgot
ten the upper pars Of her dress . ls no
proof Of indelicacy, ont siWply an lndiea-
ton Of the power Of national sentiment
This satisfactorily explains what many
ignorant people have taken tqr impro-
priety. We live and learn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
singular story OF gen. Houston.

The secret of Gen. Sam Houston re
signing the Goyernorship of the State
of Tennessee three days after marrying
a young wife has never been revealed
He did so, went among the Indians, and
became great chief, and only reap.
peared when Texas was struggling for
independence, = ColHBsbus Ca In
quireT.
With regard to the historical inquiry
here made, we have to say that very little
is known by Gen. Houston best friends.
That little is so honorable to him that
we shall, for the first time, put it in print.
We may premise that our information is
derived indirectly from one now de-
ceased who, during her life, had a right
to know what caused that strange episode
in the life Of ,hat great man. Gov.
Houston first bride was Tennessee
belle of surprising beauty, and OF
considerable social rank. She was,
if not the affianced bride, at least the
sweetheart of a neighboring gentleman
when Governor Houston sought her
hand. Her family being veyY am bilious,
forced the match, and she was mar
F;edd. After retiring 20 her bbridia bridal ciianl-
Der her department was such as to cause
him to suspect that while he's hand was
his her heart Vss anothers. She CON
fessed the truth when interrogated, and
while promising fidelity and wifely duty,
declared herself unable to love him. He
at once retired from the house, leaving
his bride as pure and spotless as ever
He then resigned his position and went
among the C6manehes. In due course
of time the lady sought and obtained
divorce Conduct like this was honor
able to all concerned. - GalrestOR
tTerds) Nelcs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
what the German People Think.

what the German People Think.
London Times letter.
In Prussia there are many people and
papers advising the Government to ac-
cept the surrender Of the hostile capital
only if it consents TO deliver up, not her.
self alone, but all France at the same
time. In other words, Paris is not to be
rescaed from the pangs Of hunger unless
its Government and people ratify the
German terms of peace in advance, and
more particularly approve the cession of
the two coveted provinces. The severity
of this proposal will give you an idea of
the tone of the public mind in this coun-
try Arguing on the conviction that as
the French began the war for vanity S
sake, so are they continuing it because
too conceited to give in, although they
know they have no chance of success;
the Germans have been latterly denounc-
ing the conduct of their neighbors in
terms of increasing hatred and contempt
No matter how great the glory achieved
by their troops, each successive bat
tie adds to the irritation against
those who have forced the citi-
zen warriors of this country to leave
their homes, suspend their industry, and
take to the heroic. The Germans are
certainly determined to go on beating
the French as long as they will not con-
cede them the terms considered to con-
tain the only guarantee that peace will
not be broken the day after its conclu-
sion; but, at the same time, they are
sick Of the war, and more and more in
censed at the bloodshed wantonly
inflicted upon themselves no less than
upon the discounted enemy 1t is this
resolve to have their own way, together
with the unspeakable WEAKNESS occa-
stoned By ever fresh kilograms with with lists
of killed and wounded, that begins to
make people comparatively Indifferent
to the sufferings of their adyersaries, and
already displays itself in the idea of
starving Paris into obedience believe
the French had better realize the fact
that the enemy they have to deal with is
not likely to be beaten in game of en-
durance, and, being more systematic and
cool headed than themselves, may turn
his firmness to the utmost account.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

connections, he entered vigorously upon
the newpath he had marked out for him
self, and soon mastered a prosperity and
a popular estimation commensurate with
his most sanguine hopes All Of his let
ters homeward we're fraught with manly
spirit of reparation for the past and re-
habilitating determination for the future,
But in writing to his sister gratitude took
the lead Of all his emotions save the
childlike, reverential love in which his
whole chastened nature bowed to kiss
her feet Two years of worthy endeayor
brought him further practical reward;
but now his health, already shattered by
past unwise indulgences, began failing;
and before he could realize that the
climate of his exile was helping the
destroyer, he was prostrated upon a
death-bed. Unable then to pen those
messages to his sister, which had be-
come necessary to his new existence, he
confided to his partner and friend all
that that sister had been to him, and en-
trusted to his sympathetic hand the
brotherly Office. Through all the last
days of the sickness the young English
man maui Jnt uepuJcu idDOI VI lOfC MS
own most earnest mission; and when
death finally closed the eyes of the exile,
wrote the last passage, and inclosed the
memorial lock OF hair to her whose love
for and trust in the redeemed brother
had never faltered. When, about year
ago, the English gentleman visited New
York on his circuitous way home to
England, his visit to the family of his
late partner was as that of dear friend
to dear friends, and what he had been to
the son and brother was his all-sufficient
introduction to a parental and sisterly
esteem, needing no aid from his own fine
character to make it certain and perma-
nent Early in the new year, now so
close at hand, he will resume the journey
to his own English home, taking with
him as bride one in whom lives the
likeness of the purified and regenerated
older partner of his, whose last breath
was blessing on her name. In all the
current records of fashionable weddings
on the avenue, it is seldom that such
graceful prelude as this can be given.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
The Last Romance--A quiet Fifth
Avenue story.

From the Sunday World.
Concerning a marriage to be solemn
lied with due fashionable pomp this
week, between one of the, most elegant
bellies of Fifth avenue and an English
gentleman lately very popular in New
York society, the following little romance
receives credence in current social gos-
sip:
Several years ago a son of the family
to which the bride belongs had hronght
his own prospects and the anxiety of his
parents and Friends 10 such q crisis by
the culmination Of fast career that ex-
patriation seemed to offer the only re-
naming CHANGE for his rescue from com
plete'ruin. Although too weak 10 resist
the evil influence by which his stay In
his own city and country was made as
surance of his ultimate disgrace and
destruction, the young man had enough
good sense 70 approve and aAoPt the
plan urged for his thorough withdrawal
from such influences, and agreed to be-
come his fathers business agent 10 Aus
tralia, there 10 establish branch Of the
paternal house of trade Firmly resolved
TO make his future years in that far
country ample atonement for his mis-
spent days here, hs set sail for his dis
tant destination by way of California,
leaying behind MIN many true and hopeful
hearts, but none 50 thoroughly confident
Of his entire reformation as that Of his
only sister. In her he hast ound an
unchanging patience with his faults and
faith in his better qualities, serving to
hold him back from Fhe Wotse, even in
his weakest moments Of selfindulgent
folly, and TO her be looked in his heart,
while going forth into exile for that folly,
as to the one friend supremely trusiful
Of the genuineness Of his new resolu-
tons. Reaching the city Of Melbourne
10 safety, and there associating himself
in commercial partnership with a yopng
English gentleman Of high position and
- ~ 30 ID
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
LOVES PHILOSOPHY.

The fountains mingle with the river,
And the rivers with the ocean.
The winds of heaven mix forever
With sweet emotion
Nothing in the world is single;
All things by law divine
In one another's being mingle-
Why not with thine?
See the mountains kiss high heaven,
And the waves clasp one another;
No sister flower would be forgiven
Ifit disdainel its brother.
And the sunlight clasps the earth,
And the moonbeams kiss the sea;
What are all these kisssings worth,
If fthou kiss not met
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

Two Cinnamon on the gallows in Cali
fornia, recently, asked that they might
have the names Of the witnesses who had
appeared against them in court written
on a piece OF paper, so thst they could
take them with them on their long jour
ney, which was soon TO begin. The
names, safter being written on small
pieces of paper by the Chinese witnesses,
we're handed them, and Gi.eF being care
fully selaea were put away in their jack
cts 10 be used on the great day of final
accounts against their accusers, to con-
Vict them of perjury and false swearing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

An Indians man was sent to the peni-
tentiary about a year ago, and his wife
got a decree. Of divorce, for which she
owed the costs. On Friday, the husband
made bis appearance saw his ex-wife,
made up with her, and went to get a
marriage lcenHs. He cqqldpt get II
until be paid the costs cf the oiq divorce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
DENTISTRY.
Dental Co partnership
DRS. HINSON & MAYES.

DR. BINsON HAVING ASSOCIATED
u with him DR.. Mayes. Of Bolivar, Tenn,
who lei graduate Of the Baltimore and Penn
sylvauia. Colleges Of Dental Surgery, sessions
and win ters '5S and '59. takes this method %
announe e to the public, as in the past. 20 u
repairini the natural teeth and epiacinf afti-
fcial wit h neatness and dispatch. farncuiaf
attention given in the regulation Of teeth ana
diseases Of the rums with Etherials and Ai-
trous Oxi de eas being given IN the extraction
OF teeth. Hypnotics are also used IN plugglnei
which are harmless and eicacious @ ottund
sensibility. -0hce asa residences no -
Main street, Memphis, Team. l1-iz3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PhOVl-
l. sions of the City Charter. an election will
be held
On Thursday, January 5, 1871,
At all the Wards in the city, for the purpose
Of electing Aldermen and Councilmen, as fol-
lows:
FIRST WARD-Tws Councilmen.
SECOND WARD-One Alderman and two
Councilmen.
THIRD WARD - One Alderman and two
Councilmen.
FOURTH WARD-Tw Councilmen.
FIFTH WARD-Two Councilmen.
SIXTH wARD-ono Alderman and two
Councilmen.
SEVENTH wARD--one Alderman and two
Councilmen.
EIGHTH WARD-Two Councilmen.
NINTH wARD-one Alderman and two
Councilmen.
TENTH wARD-one Alderman and two
Councilmen.
Due notice will be given Of the appointment
Of Judges and Clerks and places Of holding
election.
JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

It's simplicity renders its movements
so easy that child can work it. 1t is
almost noiseless in operation, and for
speed and rapidity of motion excels all
others, as has been demonstrated thou
sand times by competition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE
i notice of the Mayor of the city Of Memphis.
will open and hold the Charter election for
Aldermen and Councilmen of the city of Mem
phis. as above set forth. on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

The remains Of George Peabody we're
removed lsseiy from the tomb in which
they were deposited, in Hagmony Grove
Cemetery, salem, Massachusetts,, 10 q
vault il the family lot IN the same Gene
terry with those Of his pareuts Sad sisters
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
BON Ds, COUPONS, NOTES q SCRIP
First Day of May and November
INTEREST.
n o I'll q H !

MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL.
MEMPHIS. December Is, lo'u'
FTNHE Interest falling due on the Is DAY Oh
January. 1871. on the bonds of the c tty OF
Memphis, will be paid on presentation of tue
proper coupons at the Office of P. NJ. Myers 4
Co.. Bankers. No. "a Pine street, in the City
of New York. on and after Monday, January
2, 1871.
s8-f JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

Eight lines Of nonpareil, solid' consntute
square. -
Displayed advertisements will be charged
accordinr to the SPACE occupied, at ABOVE
rates-there being twelve lines of solid type to
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.
Advertisements published at intervals will
be charged one dollar per square for each IN
sertion.
ducemepts, both as to rate of charges and
manner Of displaying their favors.
All bills for advertising are due when con-
tracted and payable on demand.
All letters, whether upon business or other
wise, must be addressed to.
II. WHITMORE.
Publisher and Proprietor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04
The LOCK STITCH which il

The LUCh oIIHOH WHcn IV
makes is more durable and beautiful than
any other, presenting the same appear.
ance on both sides of the fabric and will
not ravel. 1t is also more economical,
recurring oNE-THIRD LESS cotton than
any otl er kind Of stitch. Being the same
on both sides, it is not necessary to use
the extremely fine sewing cotton required
by those machines which make stitch
with ridge on the under side, which can
only be concealed by using thread tso
delicate and fine to bear ordinary wear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

The pric,,s are within reach Of every
one Mach'ues are made to suit all
tastes and circl Instances, and the plain
est in finish will work as well as the most
costly.
Full and thorough instructions given
at the house of the custolHer at any tlme,
free of charge, and the Utmost pains
taken to render complete satisfaction
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-04

1t possesses the very great advantage
of carrying the work in the natural way
from left to right--which enables the
operator to handle the work more readily
and to sit upright; while machines which
carry the work from the operatorrequlre
an inclination Of the body forward (detri-
mental to health) and are hard and tire
sofpe to use.