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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-03
DiscOntentedw wives Pride e and Pow
erly.

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Long Branch Cor. N. Y. Commercial.l
Man wants but little here below, and
woman wants a, great deal more, | am
sorry to say. confess it, my sex are
unreasonable and hard to please.
speak of them generally. There are eX-
ceptions-you occasionally meet one
who are not ambitious of living above
her husbands means. You see more of
them at summer resorts than at any
other place. These people will talk no
matter where they are-they will ex-
hibit their temper and bad breeding, no
matter where you meet them. Try to
dam Niagara with lady's fan, but
never try to stop her tongue. | say it,
who shouldn't say it; it can't be done
| have case in point Just before the
arrivals from New York, the other after
noon, Mr.. -- and Mrs. -- were
seated on the piazza as Mrs. p,
from the Continental, drove by in her
carriage and livery.
Charles, said the wife, gazing wist-
fully at Mr.. F-'s establishment
why cant we have carriage as we'll
as other folks2
The husband moved uneasily in his
chair and responded, "Simply, my dear
because, we want to live within our
means" -t
Bother about means2" rejoined the
naughty, thoughtless wife. "We ought
to live as well as other people" she con
tinued.
$50 we do my dear, and will in the
long run, mildly added the good natured
Charles.
81 am sure we ought to live in as good
style as the SIS, the F--s, the
Ms, the P-s, the C---s, and a
dozen more ] might mention. We ought
not to appear mean" aala4ei
Mean" he exclaimed showing much
| temper. We want-we'w want" he NUT
tered, there is no satisfying woman S
wants, do what you may" and he alb
ruptly arose from his chair and took the
direction of Chamb erlain's cottage.
How many husbands are in similar
dilemma? How many houses and hus-
bands are rendered uncomfortable by the
constant dissaf sfaction of a wife with
present provisions? How many bright
prospects for business have ended in
bankruptcy and ruin in order to satisfy
this secret hankering after fashionable
necessities2 Could the real cause of
many a failure be made known it would
be found to result from the ambition of
women to live above their means.
My wife made my fortune" said Mr..
D., a gentleman Of great possessions,
the other evening, by her thrift, pru-
dence, and cheerfulness when | was just
beginning" nf a.
And mine, poor SOUL she is dead y
said Mr.. R, a widower; lost my
fortune by useless extravaganza and re-
pining when was doing well.
What a world does this open to the in
fuence of our sex over the future pros
perity of their families Let the wife
know her influence and try to use it
wisely.
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Fifteen Hundred Women Sent TO N
Living Death - in Cayenne.


Paris Cor. London Echo.l
The Liberte of Friday evening is re
sponsible for a report which, if founded
on truth, requires either explanation
from the Government or the severe judg.
ment of the world, by the press or 9TH
erwise. 1t reports that 1900 women
Communeuses, of course = have been
sent off to Cayenne by the Nereide, and
that $500 have also been shipped from
Toulon by the Ceres and Amazone. This
report seems circumstantial. The writer
seems TO have seen portion at least Of
the shipment, and describes in vivid pic
lures the despair of the women in thus
being sent TO living death; and to
highten the picture, the fact may be
added that none have been legally tried.
The above statement has naturally ere
ated some indignant sensation. The
Radicals in the Assembly are redder
than ever, and in the lobby the subject
was discussed with great warmth. NJ.
Girard is reported TO have had a private
interview with NJ. Duiaure, the Minister
of Justice, to elicit an explanation. 1t
was expected the 0fiiciel would have
formally denied the statement, but It is
silent. The Radicals have therefore re-
solved to interpellate the Govern
ment
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EDUCATIONAL,
HOPE HALL INSTITUTE,
A school for Boys and Girls,
No. no Marshall Avenue,
]. T. TooF, Principal.

]. 7. TUUF, Principal.
UNHE NEXT SESSION OF THIS INSTITU.
IL tion will commence on Monday, Septem-
Der 4. lSTl. The location is one Of the most
desirable for school purposes in the city. II
comprises three acres. is plentifully supplied
with good water, and includes a beautiful
tiles for healthful recreation. The rooms will
be supplied with improved school furniture
and such other comforts as may be necessary
TO secure the health and progress Of pupils.
The principal pledges his undivided attention
his care.
REFERENoEs Those desirous Of receiving
information concerning the Institute, or Prin-
cipal, are respectfully referred 10 Major j. j.
A. Littleton, DR.. ID. Gober. Jno. S. Toof.
40 12i-w2l-2S
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what the French MIA for Mexico.

Mhat the French nid Tor MeNieO.
A correspondent Of the Louisville
Courier-Journal, writing from the City
Of Mexico, says.
The occupation Of the French left its
traces Of benefit to Mexico They per
meated the whole country, and as the
native Mexieans are quick and absorp-
tive, ideas and ways are seen to be left
as institutions. In looking around this
city / see blocks Of splendid houses,
monuments, and gardens, and fountains,
the taste for which the French brought
with them. And when take morning
or evening stroll upon the Garden Of the
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
Lots For Sale i'm Ida City,
ON
Long Island, New York.

IDA CITY is SITUATED ON LONG IS
Il 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 a credit of ten years, paya-
Bile in ten annual instalments-say IS 90 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 the
above terms, without interest. The East
River Bridge is now in process of cOnstruc-
tion, connecting Manhattan Island, upon
which 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,
U..f fl No. 10 Madison street.
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1t is a curious fact that during the
ravages Of the plague in Buenos Ayres,
nearly depopulating the city, not one Of
the three hundred and sixty grave dig
gers employed died Of the fever. A sim
liar exemption has been frequently no
ticed in the grave diggers Of cholera
times,
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BOOK sINDERY.
---->~-->>>~>-~->-~----------
Franklin Book Binderv.
- AND
BLANK BOOK MANUFAoTORY.
No. Is West Court Street, Memphis.
s. g. TOOF, Proprietor.

RLANK BOOKS, PAPER RULING, AND
IL binding Of every description, executed in
a. very superior manner, and warranted to
give entire satisfaction.
So My Blank Book paperembraces the first
mills in America; my stock consists of the
hnest in the entire market, and prices TO Com
pete with any house in Memphis. Parties will
ordering elsewhere. ll3-t
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BURNETT's COOKING EXTRACTS are the
best. Sold by all frst-class druggists
and grocers.
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ESSAYS.
THE BRIDAL CHAMRFR

AhH hhADAL CAAMBEk.
ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MIN, ON GREAT
II Social Evils and Abuses, which interfere
with Marriage-with sure means Of relief for
the erring and unfortunate. diseased and de-
9iiiiIated' dSS Sent nee ID sealed envelopes.
Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 66-l4S
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DARK AVENUE ACADEMY, I-2
i miles from Memphis. near the. Memphis
Principal; I. C. Miller, Assistant. The ninth
session viii open September 4, 1871. Students
prepared for the University of Virginia or
any college. Twenty boarders can be accom-
Podsted. Psdsds For 1 c1ire2laTs Il Apply to Taylor
phis, Tennessee. 10o-8
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AAygV's oryrcE. CRY H, Hal

In accordance With the provisions Of the
above ordiuanee, an election win be beld in
All the wards Of the city Of Memphis the 18th
dsy III August, ISL, between the hours fxed
by Law. SOhN SonNoVN' Mayor
I2-liT
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PosTPoNEMENT.
PoSTPoNEMENT.
THE DRAWING POSTPONED.
GARD TO THE PUBLIC.


nHE DRAWING FOR THE REAL ES-
Il tate, held in the Distribution under our
management, which was announced to take
place to-day. is
Postponed until August 81, IszI.
The reason this indulgence is asked of the
public We briefly state: Our enterprise is one
Of magnitude, requiring the establishment OF
Agencies throughout the United States. We
have now secured them from New York TO the
Pacific Slope. but in doing so more time has
been consumed than we anticipated. We are
in working order everywhere desired, and
place the day Of Drawing only two months OF
for the purpose Of giving all our agents, far
and near, full scope for their best labors. We
started out to render the people Distribution
of valuable Real Estate that shosld be salts
factory to them in the details Of its drawing,
and we intend 70 maintain that point regard
less of all else. If there Is to be any grumb-
ling, we prefer that il shall occur in regard TO
the slight delay we ask, than to have il take
place after the drawing is over. On the Slst
Of August our enterprise will be perfected.
We do not, nor will not, require another
hours indulgence. Respectfully,
PASSM0RE X RUFFIN,
Managers Real Estate Distribution.
Memphis. July 4, lS7l. l19f
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FIfrfatiOns OF a PhiIadeIphian at
Cape Island.

A correspondent of the World, allud-
ing to the bathing at Cape May, tells
this story:
A good joke happened to rich Phila-
delphian in this connection the other
day, He prides himself somewhat on
his shape and other recommendations to
female notice. He donned his suit and
stalked gallantly into the surf, intending
to show people how it is done. He had
not been there long, however, before his
keen eyes esped charming girl strug.
Cling all alone in the breakers, and, with
the gallantry that distinguishes him, es
sayed to learn her to swim. She very
thankfully accepted the kind offer, and
the result was that quite Irritation en-
sued. Quoth our Philadelphia friend
"Are you staying at the Stockton, Miss
On
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"A CARD.

A LII LETTERS AND INQUIRIES IN
Areference to Ida City and the purchase and
sale Of lots should be addressed to Hy. Fon-
taine, Corresponding Secretary, No. 10 Madi-
son street, Memphis, Tenn. The title TO tho
property is perfect in me, and the advertise
ment and maps published correctly represent
the value and attractions Of the place
ll3-tl JACOB THOMPSON
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Murphy" with a glance upward.
Miss Murphy-ahl You are stol

ping at the --1
Stockton; yes, sir"
Ali Are your parents with you2 "
No, sir"
"Ah, | have it; you are here with
your friends?"
No, sir IA very perceptible smile
breaking over her countenance.
Excuse my seeming impertinenee,
Miss Murphy, but | am extremely anx-
ious to know in what capacity you are
here2
/ am an the bdke-honse, sir."
1t leaked oat, and IL the Stockton
ledger may be seen charged against our
friend of the Quaker City the following
items:
BAlTa ulunerh.... = W
lO0 w
He says if the boys will let him of
now he will say no more about it, but
this continued conundrum touching the
price of bread is assuming a very lively,
monotOnous aspect.
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FLORIDA WATER.
The Celebrated
Murray
Lanman's
Florida w ater
FLORIDA WATER.

The most lasting, agreeable
and refreshing Of all per-
fumes, for use on the hand
kerchief, at the toilet, and in
the bath. For sale by all
Druggists and Perfumers. ut
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MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE
RAILROAD.
Summer ScheduIe-June I2,

New York Express. daily........,.....-2:i :i5 p. m
Nashville o:3O IN
ELEGANT SLEEPING CARS WILL RUN
Ia through to st. Louis and Louisville on
the II :45 pm train. and to Nashville ON thu
:30 pm. train. The 4 am. and 80 p. IN.
train does not run on Sunday. ut
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Displayed Advertisements will be charged
according to the SPACE occupied, at above
rates-there being twelve limos 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. 49,.
Advertisements published at intervals will
be charged one dollar per square for each in
sertion. s.a
To regular advertisers we oier superior in
ducements, beth 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.
~ .a Il. WHITMORE,
"F" ~" Publisher and Proprietor.
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RAILROADS.
RAILROADS.
MEMPHIS g. LITTLE ROCK r. R.
Change Of Time Speed Increased.

COMMENCING SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 1871.
~ and until further notice. trains will run
daily as follows (city time):
Leave Hopefeld Opposite Memphis) $3.50 a. m
Arrive at Huntersyille Top. l.. Kock) $3.50 pm
RETURNING:
Leave Huntersvlle.. 90 a. m
Arrive at Hopefeld. 30 p. m
The ferry-boat Will leave foot Of Union
street promptly at 5 :b0a.m.
Freight train leaves Hopefeld on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 40 a.m.
For tickets or information apply at the Com
pany's office. 81 Madison street. at ticket
Office of the Memphis and Charleston railroad,
2!S Main street, or at ticket office of the
Memphis and Louisville and Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad. 2311I Main street.
A. S. LIvERMURE,
Gen'l Superintendent.
Ticket Agent. -t Mt 4E w S3-t
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
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il every afternoon (except Sunday by
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interest to the public are at all times accept
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Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
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EYE CUPS.

MILTON, THE POET. DEPLORRD THE
I1- loss of sight. Had he known the prinei-
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seated on the piazza as Mrs. F.,
from the Continental, drove by in her
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<= REAL EsTATE-THoMAS& SONS SALE
Gli -On Tuesday, May 2, 1871, at II O'Clock, noon
will be sold at public sale, at the Philadelphia EX-
change, the following described properties, VIZ. =
NO l. Three-story brick dwelling. No. 1908
THOMPSON street. Twentieth ward All that three
story brick messuage, with two-story back building
and lot OF ground, situate on the north side OF
Thompson street. 72 feet west OF Nineteenth street,
No 1908 the lot containing in front 16 feet and
tending in depth the east line T6 feet inches and
on the west line sc feet, widening on the rear to IS
feet inches. The house has saloon parlOr, dining
room, and kitchen on the first iOor chambers,
bathroom, and saloon stltng-r room on the second
fioor and chambers on the third Oor has the gas,
bath hot and cold water, cOokingraDge, heater etc.
Terms-s3000 may remain on mortgage. Immediate
possession.
No.2 Three-story brick dwelling, No. 1920 Amboy
street, Twentieth ward. All that three story brick
messuage and lot OF ground situate the west side
OF Amboy street. between oxford street and Co.
lumbia avenue, Twentieth ward, No. 1920; the lot
containing in front 16 feet, including the northern
moiety or half part OF alley feet inches wide
and extending in cepth 40 feet inches. House con-
tains rooms and bathroom; has gas, not ana cold
water, etc. Clear Of all ncum3TShee, TeIas cash.
4s2229 Nos. 1879 and l4l s. FOURTH Street.
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.Sz- $4,000 = SEE ADVERTISEMENT OF
~ 'PTOdt" In our Want Column" It
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SAD ACCIDENT.
Another victim 60 the Careless Handlln


Another Victim Go the Careless Handling
of OfFtrearms.
The Louisville C0urier-sJourndl OF the 9th inst
says
most distressing accident, by which a young
man lost his life at the hands OF his friend and
panlon, occurred about O'Clock yesterday. Andrew
ccnack mas Kept Tor several weeks fullgrowD bear
cnaned In his back yard, intending at suitable
ume 70 Dutchertt 1t being known TO several In the
nelgnDorhoood that yesterday afternoon selected
or three others went to Schaicks to participate in
the froic. Heser and Resch were to have the first
cnance at the brute, the former providing him
sell with what is known as a tareet-rlhe
with hair trigger and globe sight, and the latter
double-barrelled shotgun. 1t agreed that
Heser was to shoot first and in the event of his
simply wounding the bear, Resch was to use his
shotgun. In manGuvring for position, and getting
into favorable light, the rifle accidentally dis
charged, the ball-a conical one-enterng the
right leg OF Mr. Resch,, and lodging in the
lett groin. 1t seems Heser was holding the
r1ne at arms length in front OF his body, and
mad sent some one to make the bear change his
position, the better to insure dead-shot Mr.
Resch, Mr. Heser, and the bear occupying
the three corners OF triangle with reference to
each other, and only few feet apart when the gun
was discharged. Though all was done that could
be by his friends and physicians, the wounded man
died In just two hours after being shot, never
covering from the shock and loss OF blood during
the interval. His father and brother were at his
bedside when he died. and their grief was uncon-
trolable. Heser was at once arrested and lodged
In the statonhouse, but the jury OF inquest which
assembled about dark, returned verdict OF death
by accidental causes,
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REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.

A. PUBLIC SALE-THoMAS s. SONS, AUC-
Ii tioneers.-1S Very Desirable Lots, Broad street,
O'Clock noon, win be sold at public SALE at the
Lots Of Ground, viz.
Nos. and g. All those two contiguous lots OF
ground, situate on the east side of Broad street. so
feet south OF Federal street, containing together n
front Broad street 80 feet and extending in depth
Nos and d. All that lot of ground, situate on
the west side OF Broad street, 150 feet south of
Federal street: containing together In front on
Broad street SO feet and extending in depth l7s feet
to Tiernan street.
No. s. An that lot OF ground, situate on the east
side Of Fifteenth street. 202 feet inches south OF
FEDERAL street; containing in front on Fifteenth
street II feet, and extending in depth 17S feet to
No. 6. All that lot OF ground situate on the south
side OF Federal street, 36 feet Of an inch east OF
Fifteenth street, containing IN front on Federal
street Is feet "A Of an inch. and extending in depth
on the east line ll2 feet OF an inch, and on the
running from Fiftt enth street to Tiernan street.
Nos. and s. All those two contiguous lots OF
ground, described together as follows:-Stuate on
the north side OF Federal street, and west side Of
20 feet wide street running north from Federal
street, 156 feet inches east from Fifteenth street
containing together in front on Federal street 81
feet and extending in depth along the said 20-feet
wide street l45 feet inches, and on the west line
143 feet 81 inches, to 3-feet wide alley, which runs
eastward into the said 20 feet street
No. o. All that lot of ground, situate on the north
side OF Federal street So feet inch east OF Watts
street, containing I'm iont Federal street IS feet
n OF an inch and extending in depth on the east
line Ill feet 8 eches, and on the west line l10 feet
53 inches to 3feet wide alley, running from Watts
street to Clarion street.
No. 10. All that lot OF ground. situate on the west
side OF Clarion street, l73 feet south OF Federal
street; containing in front on Clarion street 16 feet,
and extending In depth 66 feet.
No IL. All that lot OF ground situate on the west
side OF Thirteenth street. 1876 feet inches south OF
Federal street, containing in front on Thirteenth
street 10 feet inches, and extending In depth 100
feet to Clarion street.
No. 12. All that lot OF ground, situate on the north
side of Federal street, l6s feet IL inches west OF
Twelfth street; containing in front on Twelfth
street II feet, and extending in deph l5T feet to
Anita street.
No. l8. All that lot OF ground situate on the west
side OF 80 feet wide street. laid out and opened for
public use called Clarion street, containing in front
Clarion street 16 feet, and extending in depth 66
feet.
Plans at the AuctIen Rooms For further particu-
lars apply to G. Ii. g. p MUIRHEAD, No. 206 South
Sixth street.
NJ THOMAS s. SONS, Auctioneers
ASST Nos. l39 and 141 y. FOURTH Street.
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LUDWIG LOWE.

Death of the Famous German Actor.
Ludwig Lowe, a celebrated actor attached 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 Majestys
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 dis
Of the actors hand. But he did not fater or blanch
for moment. He went through the remainder OF
the scene with all his accustomed force and preci.
sion, and the moment that the curtain fell he
tainted, overcome at last by physical pain. The
surgeons who examined his hand declared that the
snews OF the little finger were so badly injured that
1t would never again recover its natural pliancy,
and put the question to him, whether he would have
1t healed straight or crooked. "Orooked of course"
exclaimed Love- without moments hesitation.
chow would look shaking my fist at anyb )dy in a
supposed passion, and with my little finger sticking
straight out in front like uncorns horn? 1t would
ruin the situation entrely!" And crooked it was.
He had three hundred particular roles, in which
he appeared at the Hofburg Theatre alone 97OO
times.