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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15
SOME PEOPLE.

East Tennessee is Radical, and YET
East Tennesseeans send memorial to
Congress that the Union people are in q
deplorable condition. There has never
been Ku,Klux organization in that
section, and never a Ku-Klux outrage
Horace Maynard from the Second, and
Butler from the First District, go to
Congress. The Third District sends an
ex-Federal soldier. There is no trouble
in East Tennessee, and yet some East
Tennesseeans petition for a reign of ter
ror in the State. Middle and West Ten
nessee can take care of themselves.
Let East Tennesseeans look to their
wonderful natural resources, develop
their magnificent country, and keep their
hands off the balance of the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15
MINNESOTA.

ST. PAu-. April ia contract has been let
for grading. bridging and ballasting twenty
additional miles on tho Hastings and Dacota
railroad from its present terminus. to be com
pleted by the 10th OF September next.
The new warehouse of the Northern line. j.
II. Sanders. agent. fell in yesterday afternoon.
Two drays and a number of mon were inside
the building at the time. but fortunately es-
capped without particular injury. large
amount of property was damaged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15
NEBRASKA.
seyere SNOW Storm.

OMAHA, April l5.-Another dead body was
found to- day near Grand Island station. being
that of soldier from Fort Kearney. named
Micael Folloy, who had persisted in the storm
of Sunday and Monday night last. His body
had been robbed when found.
There has been another severe snow storm
along tho Valley of the Platte to-day. at and
near North Platte station, so that it was dan
gerous for man or beast to be away from
chaltar
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15
NEW YORK.
TbeJupeI wiIICase.

NEw YORK. April 15.-The celebrated Jumel
will ease. which has long been in litigation in
the State tribunals, has assumed a new
phase in the Circuit Court. before Judge
Woodruff. The Rhode Island heirs of Mad
anne Jumel bring action against Nelson,
Chase and others to recover twelve lots of
ground in Harlem. which were seized in 1865,
before the death of Madame Jumel, from
which they were subsequently elected by de-
fendants
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15
pRnYInRn FnR.

The way in which the lame ducks have
been provided for is somehow thus; The
Senators and Representatives repudi-
ated by their several constituencies,
have been provided for as follows; How
ell of Iowa, and Ferris, Of New York,
are members Of the Southern Claims
Commission; General Schenck, Of Ohio,
and Senator Williams, Of Oregon, are
on the joint High Commission; Buck, Of
Alabama, is Appraiser Of Merchandise
At Mobile; Hamilton, Of Florida, Is made
United States Marshal Of the Northern
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

The Washington Patriot says: Since
the adoption of the rule by the Committee
on Elections to recommend the payment
of no money to contestants who do not
have reasonable ground Of contest. and
in no case beyond actual expenses to
unsuccessful contestants, several Radi-
cal claimants to seats have Withdrawn
their papers, and decline further prose
cutting their claims. One contestant,
who was beaten by his Democratic com
petitor over six thousand votes, has given
up the contest, declaring the Committee
on Elections too conservative for him
to hope for success.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

We have received from Mr.. Julian,
Radical member Of Congress from In
diana, a copy OF a speech he delivered in
the House on the 2lst Of January last.
We wish to say TO Mr.. Julian that we do
not want his speeches, and trust that he
will not send them to us.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15
OHIO.

BLOCK OF buildings Destroyed by
e 'ltt - Fire.
CANTON. April 15.-Rothschilds 4 Bros.
block Of buildings and contents was partially
destroyed by fire yesterday; loss on building.
ST.. 900; Alexander 4 Co.'s clothing store,
loss on stock. $1,000; M. Machonur, groceries.
loss 5000; j. r. Miller. merchant. loss heavy;
John Rowes saloon. loss $1,000; total loss viii
reach $4,000, on which there is an insurance
Of only 5000 or $4,000. The FIRE is believed
TO be the work of an incendiary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

AT the recent election in Rhode Island
a German-American citizen, who had
100000 in United States bonds, was not
allowed 10 vote, bat his negro eoachman
was. In that State foreign-born citizens
must own land or they cannot vote
This accounts for the discrimination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

THE New York Evening Post, (Radi-
cali in speaking Of Shellabargers Ku-
Klux bill, which has passed the House
of Representatives, and has passed the
Senate, says: Those parts of it which
are new are directly at variance with
the Constitution, and with che fAnda-
mental theory of our government"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

THE Golden Age for this week makes
the following hit at the personalities Of
journalism INDUCED in by the editors Of
New York. 1t says among the papers
which have changed hands are the Tri-
bune, now conducted by Horace Greedy
and Outlaw Reid; the Herald, by Judas
Gordon Bennett; the World, by Manton
Moses Marble; the Sun, by Charles As
sassin Dana; the Leader, by Abraham
O'HaIl; the Star, by Joseph Shakespeare
Howard; and the Times, by Lukewarm
Jerusalem Jennings"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

Mn. GEORGE P. CALLER has just FIN
ished his very important condensed rail
road tariffs. From the great importance
it will be to the merchants, and from the
elegant style it will be gotten up by the
LEDGER job Office, il viii be Of invaluable
interest to the trade generally. We com
mend Mr.. Cabler fo- his enterprise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

In respect to paying the old, repudi-
ated bonds of Mississippi, the Clarion
says: Again the taxpayers may be as
sured that the scheme Of burdening
them with this debt has not been aban-
doned. The tools, lobbyists and sharperS
who represent the New York thieves who
have become interested in the claim, are
working like beavers with the Migrants
who yet for little while will control the
legislation of the State. The rascally
scheme is prosecuted openly, and it has
been proclaimed from the heuse-tops
that large sum of money is at the bid
ding of their agent to procure the pas
sage of law recognizing the pretended
claim and inviting special tax for its
payment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15
ENGLAND.

LONDON. April 15.-Advices from st Peters
burg state that His Imperial Majesty the Car
of Russia has announced his intention Of
making an extended tour in the East this
spring. He win visit Constantinople and
Athens. His tour will also include the Holy
Land and royal visit to Jerusalem.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

II it be true that a Government can
not last long or prosper unless intelli-
gence and virtue are the principles that
rule and govern its people, why is II
that the people, not parties, do not make
a united effort TO regain what they have
lost, il not for themselves, for their pos
Ierifr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

A ST. Louis correspondent, among
other things, says: 81 have taken your
paper to my rooms every evening, and
enjoyed its contents as much as l ever
did Dickens favorite book" Our CORE
spondent is a man of taste. He has
made taste an especial study. Dickens
is supreme. In proportion as the Pun
Lie LEDGER approaches Dickens, it is
supreme. There is, at present, a good
deal of this sort of talk about the PUBLIC
LEDGER. 1t is very sensible talk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

THE Shellabaggers of the South are
now happy. The Shellabaggers of our
section are in felicity. They have the
white men now where they can hold
them, they think. Look out for floods
of Shellabaggers. Every Shellabagger
on the other side Of the line cocks his
nose at the South, and smells something
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

The Earl de Gray has found a new
relative in Washington in the person Of
Mrs. General Ricketts,, whose father was
Mr.. Lawrence and nearly related to the
Earl. This lady, so well known in So
ciety, has no objection to the aristo-
cratic connection, and the Earl has
called upon her TO express his pleasure
at the discovery Of the relationship.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

ELEoAxr Parian and Lava vases, 81
per pair-surprise Store, No. 2O9 Main
street 35-I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

We are indebted to our representative
in Congress, Hon. W. W. Vaughn, for
speeches, documents, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15
TAXES.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
70
wHOLELALE
Dealers !
TAXES.
State Of Tennessee.
Shelby County.

State Of Tennessee.
Shelby County.
OFEIcK TAX COLLECTOR on PRIyTLEeRs,
MnPHn. April IA, ISL. J
UNHR FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION
II from the Comptroller Il published for the
mentioned below does not include tho County
tax, which. In all cases except drummers and
insurance agents. Is equal 70 the rate liked BY
the State. A prompt compliance with The law
IA requested. j. HARVEY MAIHES.
Tax Collector on Privileges.
C0nPTnoLLER's OYy1cE,
NASHVILLE. TESN., April II, lsIl.J
J. Hrrrev Mafhes. Ed, Mcmpkis. TeHa.;
SIR BY decision Of the Attorney deaeral for
the State, wholesale liquor dealers are liable
for the privilege taNof $50 imposed on then.
ed. r. PENNKBAKER,
39-n cenptr0ller.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-15

A correspondent sends us the follow
ing. which is good:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-27
A Sisters PRAYER.

As youth was leaving his Christian
home for the temptation of college life, a
pious and beloved sister, put into his hand
a parting note. Words of sisterly affec-
ton and interest were followed by this
brief appeal
Dear brother, if at the hour oftwilight
you are ever tempted to 60 anywhere or
engage in anything that would dishonor
your parents or your God, remember,
ehtteat you, that your sister is pleading
for you at the throne Of grace. That hour
shall be with me hallowed time, devoted
to God on your account
Months past !; and while the student
won fair name by b is exemplary deport-
ment and attention to Study, his sister,
untiringly pleaded with God for his con.
version. At length a precious lettet
came home. bearing the hope that he had
found Saviour. Acknowledging his
debt of gratitude to the teachings and
prayers of his father and mother, be says
to his sister:
Among the many influences which, |
hope; have been instrumental in lead ing
me TO JESUS, tGne is more signal than the
consciousness l have that you my dear sis.
ter, were daily bearing me in yotr hear
at particular hour. I could not be in
open transgression with that before me-
When tempted to join my associates in
some forbidden pleasure. or to spend an
evening in an Improbable manner, a
voice seemed to say to me. Beware !;
your sister is praying for you I tried
to put it away buried myself in my
books to drown the voice of consc fence,
but it grew louder and louder. Outward
propriety would not stisfy me. and l had
no rest until l began to pray for myself
[ had bitter struggles, with my wicked
and proud heart. The way of salvation
seemed hard and impossible, but | could
not turn back. God has heard your
prayer my beloved sister, and l shall al
ways feel that l owe very much to you.
All, sister, brother, friend, you know
not the power you WELD over those
brought up at your side. The love Of
home and friends. even if unsanctifea,
may do much but you who know the
way to the throne Of grace may encircle a
cherished one with those strong cords OF
love and influence which, by Gods bless
ing; shall not be broken even by tempta-
ton and sophistry in their most willy
forms You may thus win the Joy of
those who save soul from death and hide
a multitude of sins.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-27
A griculttaral and Domestic.
The Use ofLinie.


A limestone soil is known for it's fer
tility also its durability. 1t yill also
grow great variety Of grains and grass
es the blue grass finds it's home here.
This is also tie soil for aheat, for bar
ley, for corn. and indeed What will not
grow on a rich limestone soil? AID who
has ever seen poor one unless made poor
by excessive cropping? Happy the man
| who has deep, rich limestone soil. But
there are many who have not this soil
some who have but trace of lime. In
the main these are not the most prosper
Gus farmers these flourish more On d
lime soil. A stiff clay is not So good j;
gravel or sand predthiihatibg largely, the
same. The two, united properly, howev-
er, form good soil, but not SO good as
the firm, black, me How limestone. And
there are farmers who use largely Of lime
(of course where lime is not present nat
urally, and their reports are generally
the most highly favorable.
All this points to what we are to do.
| We are to lime our land, and we are to
do it plentifully and periodically, for
lime will naturally work down in moss
soils. if not in all. and thus in. few
more years be of no more avail. This is
our disadvantage in not having a lime
stone soil; we must be doctoring 1t. But
it is for our advantage, decidedly, and
thetsfyre we ought to, do it,
AS lime Has tendency o~siakE in the
soil, We should always use it at the sur
face. On plowed land it should be har-
rowed in with the grain on grass land
applied evenly and closely, andiof eodrse
reduced to powder.
In blowing lined land, it should never
be plowed deep the first few plowings.
though we like to see little of the wild
soil brought up when the lime is applied.
1t Certainly has an effect on the wild soil.
as well as the elements and in combination
with them,
Such is the experience. Only we do
not use enough generally at time, bit
mostly in the periodic application APP
ply now during the fall or .winter, any
time. Butthe fall or winter is good
time to scatter it on the ploWWed land and
have its effects there 18th the frost and
the elements, so that when the spring
comes for narrowing there viii be not on
only mellow condition but 4 benefits;
and the summer through this will 60 en.
1t will not hurt any if there is enough to
'whiten the field. as is sometimes seen.
but it will savor the crop and land in a
dronth, as it will reflect nstcad of absorb
the suns rays. But meadow and pasture
will receive it in the fall or winter equal
ly we'll and if the ground is no. frozen
little narrowing will be Of advantage.
and where manure is applied with the.
lime this should be done. But spread
fine, close and even. both manure and
lme. Make this All important point. for
such it is. You want ill your substances
which you and to the soil diffused through
it, becoming part of it. In Jumps this
cannot be ; even if the Jumps are quite
small; they want to be palverized.-C Country
Gentlen5dn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-27
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The Degeneracy of VARIETY.

Many Of the noted writers on agricul-
ture and agricultural subjects. who lived
ore two hundred years ago, assumed that
there is an Inherent tendency in varieties
of grain, vegetables, fruit and animals to
degenerate and to run out. Strange to
tell, however, they have failed to estab-
lish their assumed position by the citation
of facts. Numerous varieties, it is true,
have been run out by starvation and bad
management yet there is no evidence
that there is natural tendency in varies
ties to deter cate, when they are not sub
jected to system of management akin
to starvation! If there be tendency in
varieties to run out, how have so many
valuable varieties of all kinds of fruit and
vegetables been produced !? The irish
potato was. originally, wild plaft. bear
ing tubers not larger than the small end
off, mans little finger. Can any one re-
fer to any former period, when the coun.-
try was in possession of larger number
OF valuable varieties Of the Irish potato
than at the present time So it is with
cabbages, turnips. carrots, and flowers of
all sorts Have we not the facts before
US to show that there is tendency to
more perfect development? If varieties
are Inclined to run out, whence come SO
many new and valuable varieties of crab
apples in the Northwest?
It is admitted that when the seeds Of
apples are planted. without.regard to ju-
dicions selection, the product will BE sell
dom equal to the original fruit. Hum
dreds Of young trees may be worthless.
By carefully conducted. experiments, a
tree may be obtained that will yield fruit
superior to the parent. In this way ali
our valuable varieties of fruit have been
produced. In an. occasional specimen,
Nature concentrates large proportion Of
the valuable characteristics of the variety,
at the expense of the crop. All such
seeds. when selected with care, and plan-
ted, will not fail to show d decided inn
proyement in the variety. IF, for exam
pie, one selects a carrot, turnip, 81 par
snip of symmetrical proportions, trans-,
plants it for seed. and saves only few Of
the topr1ost panic.es or rols, from the
central stalks, the crop prodnced from
such seeds will show decided improve
ment IN the variety. TEef9 was never 4
more palpable absurdity Promulgated,
than the erroneous assumption that there
is tendency m varieties to deterioato.
Varieties never disappear.unle.s they are
run out, or starved by injudicious manage
ment.-Ponseroy's Democrat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-27
2atifaI.
SEVERED HEARTS.

A frivolous word, a sharp retort,
parting in angry haste,
The sun that rose on bower of bliss
The loving look and the tender kiss,
Has set on barren waste,
Where pilgrims read with weary feet,
Paths destined never more to meet.
A frivolous word, sharp retort,
A moment that blots out years,
Two lives are wrecked on a stormy shore,
Where pillows of passion surge and roar,
To break in spray oftears;
Tears shed to blind the severed pair
Drifting seward and drowning there.
A frivolous word, a sharp retort,
A flash from passing cloud,
Two hearts are seathed to their inmost
core,
Are ashes and dust for evermore,
Two faces turned to the crowd,
Marked by pride with lifelong lie,
To hide the sears Of that agony.
A frivolous word, sharp retOrt,
An arrow at random sped,
1t has cut in twain the mystic tie,
That had bound two souls in harmony,
Sweet love lies bleeding or dead.
A poisoned shaft with scarce an aim,
Has done mischief sad and shame.
A frivolous word, sharp retort,
Alas =! for the loves and lives
So little cause has sent apart;
Tearing the fondest heart from heart
As whirlwind rends AMI rives,
Never to re-unite again,
But live and die in secret pain.
A frivolous word, a sharp retort,
Alas that it should be SO
The petulant speech, the careless tongue
Have wrought more evil and done more
wrong,
Have brought to the world more woe,
Than all The armies from age to age
Record on hst'ry's blood-stained page.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-27

VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY
" ALEXANDRIA VA,
Stockholders in this Cotfpany will please take
notice that the following acting agents the
only authorized persons to make collections Of
money for this Company viz.
MOSES. WALTON Director Woodstock.
COL. G. W. MURPHY Agent Mt. jackson.
CAPT. G. B. SAMUELS " 6. FRONT Royal.
A. B. TRICK Director Harrisonburg.
ROBT. BEVERLEY President, Plains.
VIM. Il. TAMS Agent Staunton.
When they collect, they will also furnish the
party paying them, with certificate of Stock
Money paid to any other persons except myself
will not be recognized.
GEORGE G.. WEDDERBCRN
Secretary and Treasurer.
Harrisonburg Register please copy.
Feb. 23-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-27

will sometimes add:
Remember, little wife, I did not coax
you
But Aimee only laughs as she replies;
'Ah, yes it was too bad; was COM
PEELED to do the coaxing.'
But Aimee Wentworth never regretted
her choice, and q, happier couple does
not exists in all this fir, broad land.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-27

/NEORGE K. LEWIS,
" Formerly of Harrisonburg, Va,
PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER g. JEWELER,
has permanently located in Woodstock. and
,apula soy to the citizens of the place and of
sShenadoah caang that he .is prepared to re-
pair
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY.
In the best manner, and will warrant the
same to give
ENTIRE SATISFA CTION
Solid gold and silver Jewelry made to Or
Der, and at
REASON ABLE RATES.
He hopes by strict attention to business
TO merit share of the Public patronage.
His shop will be found on Main street ad-
joining DR.. Borum's residence, and o few
ors below Welsh's Hotel.
Mar. 19-1y. =
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-04-27

VALLEY WOODEN FACTORY,
~ NEAR MIDDLETOWN VA.
] am now prepared to cell for cash or exchange
for wool, o. produce, coverids, carpetings Cas-,
liners, old fashioned Casinetts, GA and n Filled
Linsey, Beaver Cloths,
PLAIDS, PLAIN FLANNELS,
Stocking Yarns (assprted, &C.. at the very lowest
rates. and all kinds of wocien goods usually
made ia o.her Manufactures. Pulling and Dress
ing and, Dying of CLOTHS &C., done in the beet
manner, and wool carding proihply executed.
Call and examins. 90
r. MATHEWS,
may IL, l87o-~ff.. Mlddlc!otn, Va.
Old COMMONWEALTH please copy.