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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
A CREDULOUS BRITON.
An English Book on America.

An Englishman named Grant hal
written book upon American journal
ism, He is evidently jackass. Mr.
Justin Mccarthy writes of him as fol
lows:
He says it is quite a common thing
for your papers to add a list Of divorces
to the births, deaths and marriages
And he does not seem to have observed
that American papers, in the Eastern
States at least, don't publish any births
at all. He says the divorce list is espe-
cially intended for unmarried women
looking for husbands, because it tells
them what men are disengaged and
ready. He states that New York has
ten times the population of Chicago. He
informs US that so bitter is the rivalry of
newspaper men that American editors
not only will not meet each other in
society, but will not even recognize each
other in the streets. He contrasts this
painful state of things with the condi-
;ion Of more genial London, where, he
AYERS with characteristic solemnity, " at
this very hour no two editors, either of
our metropolitan morning or evening
papers, would object to meet each other
in the most friendly manner at the fes-
tive board of any mutual acquaintance. ="
Observe the style. Festive board" is
good. Mutual acquaintance |
very much like. "This contrast" he
adds, "between.our London journals and
those of New York, reflects great credit
on our newspaper press, Of which all
Englishmen may well be proud" Char
acteristically, too, he quotes various
of ludicrous extravaganza
from Western papers about fighting edi-
tors; editors compelled to discontinue
because they have to rock
the cradle of their newborn babies edi-
tors offering their entire establishments
for a clean shirt and good meal of
victual; editors apologizing for the nom
of the paper on the ground
that 81 the foreman has the toothache,
and the devil is drunk and trying TO
drink lager beer out Of bootjack,' and
other such facetie, and he takes them
all as statements Of solemn, sober fact,
and asks whether it is not a manifest
misnomer" to call such publications
newspapers Well, it it certain that no
of Mr.. Grant staff ever would
under any circumstances have made the
mistake Of attempting to drink beer out
of bootjack. There is plenty of good
fun in the book which the author never
meant to give us. Personally, / believe
Mr.. Grant is worthy sort of man, but a
London weekly paper said, not very long
ago, that the English language has no
word capable of expressing adequately
the depth of stupidity which the con
dition of his intellect represents. The
declaration is not mine, but agree with
the sentiment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21

Joe Smith, the founder of MormOnism,
was killed in 1874, and Brigham Young
was then chosen first President of the
Church. This was while the Mormons
were in Illinois. Salt Lake City was
founded in 1913. Congress organized
the country occupied by the Mormons
into the Territory of Utah, of which
Brigham Young was appointed Governor
by President Fillmore, but was soon re-
moved in consequence Of his forcing
the Federal Judges by threats of vio'
lence to leave Utah. Brigham, however,
refused to give up his position, and
various outrages which followed determ-
ned President Buchanan to send mill
tary force there. The expedition ended
in compromise, by which the rebellious
Mormons who submitted to the Federal
authority we're pardoned, and the troops
entered Salt Lake Valley. Brigham has
continued Chief President Of the Church.
1t appears from late dispatches that
he has been arrested, as well as Mayor
Daniel H. Wells, and will be held
for trial for bigamy, or lewdly and
licentiously cohabiting with different
women,P and also, ii is reported, for
murder. The Mormons, as yet, show no
indications of resistance. 1t is posi-
BILE that they have learned enough by
this time Of the military power of the
United States not to repeat the insurrec.
tionary experiment made under Presi-
dent Buchanan. It is most worthy
fact that the proceedings against Brig
ham are in pursuance OF a law enacted
by the Mormons themselves. In all the
statutes of that territory there are but
two brief sections that in any way refer
to the subject of marriage, and both of
them are evidently intended to encom-
pass the Gentiles only. 1t is for the vio-
lation of section thirty-three, of AN act
in relation to crimes and punishments
that Brigham is arrested, to-wit:
" If any man or woman, not being
married 70 each other, lewdly and las
obviously associate and cohabt together,
or if any man or woman, married or un-
married, is guilty of open and gross
lewdness, every person so offending shall
be punished by Imprisonment not ex-
ceeding ten years and not less than six
months, and fined not more than one
thousand dollars and not less t han one
hundred dollars, or both, at the discre-
ton OF the ooart.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
"a sUFFRAGAN SOVEREIGN" !"
The Queen Contemplating Par
tiaI AbdicatfOn-Shall Albert Ed
ward be Regent.

The Queen Contemplating Par
tfaI AbdfcatfOn-shalI Albert Ed
ward be Regent.
From the London Echo. September 2s,l
AT the time we write the Queen o.
England and the prime minister are dis
cussing together at Balmoral the affairs
of the state. Amid the weightiest and
grayest of those affairs, and the most seri-
Gus Of questions which must thence
arise, are the Queens own condition OF
health, and the difficulties which, month
after month, must multiply in carrying on
under suffering the arduous duties of a
sovereign of England. 1t can hardly
be but that Mr.. Gladstone will feel him
self called upon to express to her Maj
esty, on the part Of her people, their
warm and afectionate sympathy in her
recent illness, and their respectful wish
that she should concert measures with
her ministers, and eventually--if SO i'm
portant a step cannot be avoided-with
her Parliament for tightening some por-
ton of that burden of double labor
which rests now solely upon herself
On the life Of nation, living rapidly,
as ours is living now, very long time,
in which the head of the state is avow-
edly incapacitated for half the duties ap.
pertaining to that office, may bring with
It influences on public feeling and on the
whole structure of English social life,
which no one would regret so deeply as
the Queen, and those who love her and
her dynasty most Loyalty. A great ma
ton cannot all go to sleep like the ser
wants Of the princess in the fairy tale,
while an evil fate has shut up their mis-
tress in her bower, and wait in dreams
for her restoration TO activity and sun
shine. The world will 90 on whether
with the Queen or without her, and this
condition will, we understand, form the
subject Of conversation between the
head Of the state and her chief minister
But though we neither want a joint
King like William, nor regent like
George ~, it may be found desirable
that the Prince of Wales shonld be given
a place in the State which shall supple
ment, at every point, the deficiencies
which the broken health of the Queen
have caused. VIII the Queen and Mr..
Gladstone resolve-if we may borrow a
word trOm the splrltual Order OF uiRhltg
that we want suf'ragan sovereign 2
The Queen has far stronger claims than
the bishops to such assistance. If the
political and social head is physically
incspaciated from the performance of
half the duties of her Office, she might
well elaim to have an acknowledged as
sistsnt, whose office should be to supple
ment hog labors, not accidental or by
special command now and then, but reg
ularly and as matter of public recog-
milton. That this assistant San be found
In her own son, and that the lady who
would share his duties would be the
Princess Alexandria, are contingen-
eies so fortunate that we might hope
no very serious difficulties, except of a
technical sort, would be found IN the ar
rangement which Mr. Gladstone may
feel it his duty to urge upon her Majesty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
A REMARKABLE DOG.
Death Of the Trick Terrier Bill
JOhusOn His Feats.

/
JOhuson His Feats.
From the New York Commercial Advertiser
There are no doubt hundreds Of our
readers who have seen or heard OF the
famous trick terrier Bill, owned by
Captain II. W. Johnson, Of this city.
Bill was a great fayorite wherever he
was known, on account OF the remarka-
bic feats which he could perform, and
the wonderful intelligence he possessed
1t seemed at times that he had the rea-
soning faculties Of a human being in
stead Of the brute instinct generally at
tributed to CANNES. The animal died
yesterday, at Captain Johnson's country
residence, Yang-tee Villa, Stamford, CT.
There are comparatively few men who
are so well known in New York as this
dog, and his death will be regretted by
all who have witnessed his perform
ances. Only a few days ago James
Gordon Bennett, jr, of the Herald, Of
fered fabulous sum for Bill, but
Captain johnson would not sell him at
any price, though he valued him at $l0,-
900. He was almost as great a traveller
as his master, and had visited nearly
every quarter Of the civilized, and some
parts of the half-civilized globe. In
fact, Bill had a worldwide repu-
tation.
While in China he delighted the pig
tails, who regarded his performances
with wonder akin to awe. In Paris he
attracted universal attention wherever
he went. Although his master might
have sold him to Barnum or other Gu
riosity-hunters for fabulous sum, the
animal was not to be disposed of for
money. Among the feats performed by
this dog was one never before attempted
by any canine quadruped. He would
stand upon one foot, and balance him
self on the nozzle of a champagne bot
tie.
Whenever his master entertained
friends at dinner "Bill was always
present. The dog would occupy a seat
beside his master, and when the wine
had been passed around, would place
his forepaw upon the cork and hold it
there, as much as to say, Gentlemen,
you have had enough" While at sea,
and when the vessel was pitching about
at violent rate, BIZ" would balance
himself upon four champagne bottles,
standing with foot on the nozzle of
each He could stand upon his fore or
hind legs, and maintain his position
steadily enough to have his photograph
taken. The feats of bringing articles
for which he was sent, watching his mas
ter's property, etc.. were very common
place matters for Bill. ..r...
Bill was ten years old, weighed
twelve pounds, and was full blooded
" black and tan" Captain johnson pur-
chased him when six months old, of Mr..
Charles Kimball, now agent Of Colonel
James Fisk's line of steamers. Bills"
old corpse is now in the hands of
skillful taxidermist.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
FOR SALE.
Lots For Sale in Ida City,
ON
Long Island, New York.

IDA CITY is SITUATED ON LONG IS
i land, 35 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 s. % per
year on each lot. The parties owning the
above property propose to sell 10 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-
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 I,land will rapidly increase in valas
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,
y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
The List Of the Mechanical Division

can challenge competition, and cannot be ex-
celled for mpeteness in detail and compre-
hensiveness in conception. Every Mechanic
and Manufacturer Of Memphis should be
proud TO compete in such list, and should
send his best fabrics for exhibition.
The Directors of the Agricultural Society
are happy to announce that they have had the
hearty and jealous aid Of the Memphis Me-
chanics' Institute in preparing this List, who
will have charge of that Division of our Fair:
and from whom, under their enlightened
management and personal supervision, the
Mechanical Division cannot fail TO be the most
complete success ever attained at Fair or
IMPOSITION in the Southwest. Steam motive
noR or will be provided to drive machinery.
and nj. 7ple tests will be made before awarding
The erou pds are being set in complete order.
and evcrv In, Nility in the power of the Direc-
1nr1 yiIi bs mr. Nvided for exhibiting articles at
tIs FAR. Ample guards will be provided for
the safety of artie les and animals. and feed
for the latter will be f. rnished at market rates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
MEMPHIS TENNEssEE SATURDAY EVENING OCTOBER 2 1871

at dinner | put it on de dish wild de cab
bage for looks. But when / seed you
an none of de genelmen toche it, |
'cluded you all knowed it was borrowed,
and so after dinner | saunt it back to de
boy whar it belonged TO- is mighty
sorry, Mas Robert, | don't know you
wanted some, for den | would tuck a
piece of N it any how fore ! saunt it
home"
So the General got no meat that day.
Anecdotes like these, founded on actual
facts, would spread through the army,
and often reconciled hungry, ragged
Confederate 70 bis hardships.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
THE PROPOSITION,
=. hALMOnEs
Publisher and Proprietor

He asked me if I'd have him,
And / plainly told him no;
He wanted why's and wherefOres.
But would not please him SO.
A woman need nOt-need sheY-
Distress herself for life,
Because some anxious fellow
Should chance to want wifeY
lie laughed-then frowned upon me,
And said was too curt;
That wit was more than smartness-
was just mite too pert.
/ said il was his dullness-
That my wit he could not see;
But thought I'd make him smart, If
He should ever marry mel
lie said I'd better take him,
I'd miss some other man,
Then give the world to catch him
When he'd changed his bridal plan.
| said he needn't fear it.
There was many better match
To light bridal candle,
When had one to " catch"
He said I'd better marry
Life was not always May;
That woman don't grow younger
And prettier every day.
But woman ought not-ought sheY
To wed q lie for life
Because the right ones missing.
Or she cannot be his wifeY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
A Family Incident.

From the Chillcothe Constitution.
A gentleman who went to California
from Daviess county, Mo-, twenty years
ago, returned recently TO visit a married
daughter He went to her residence
and giving a fictitious name, he began
asking his daughter questions about her
parents, and as to the probability of her
knowing her father after so long a sepe-
ration. Know him, she replied, why
I'd know him as far off as | could see
him She then proceeded to describe
him as he appeared twenty years ago,
and grew eloquent in her praise of the
beauty of his jet black hair, his stately
walk, and his voice; added she, "Tll
never forget that; I'll know that voice
when i hear it in heaven" The gem
tleman was so overcome with his emo
tions that he could sham no longer. but
clasping his daughter in his arms he
proceeded to administer shower of
kisses, much to the bewilderment of her
husband, who happened to step into the
room Just at that moment. He soon COM
pretended the situation, however, as did
also several grandchildren of the re-
turned Californian, and soon there was
joyous time in that household. The
father had grown gray and corpulent,
but his daughter vowed she would have
known him had he worn the same suit of
clothes that he left in. The gentleman
is respectable and wealthy citizen of
Tulare county, California, Yancy B.
Stokes, Esq, and the incident we have
related occurred just above the Missouri
line, in Decatur county, Iowa. the pres
ent residence of his daughter. We had
the pleasure Of meeting Mr.. S. few
weeks since, at the Harry House, in this
city, where he informed us that he was
just in from California for the purpose
of visiting his relatives in Daviess county,
No, and his daughter and son-in-law in
Decatur county, Iowa, but we did not
think at the time that his visit to the
States could furnish us the materials
for this pleasant item.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21

A letter from Chicago says there is not
a shoe store left, and every one is so
poor now that none will be wanted. /
lost everything | had except what have
on my back, and about five dollars in
money that ] had in my pocket. have
S4OO insurance on my things, but don't
expect they will pay anything.
May it please your Honor" said
lawyer, addressing one Of the judges, i
brought the prisoner from jail on ha-
beas corpus" Well said farmer
in an under tone, who stood at the back
Of the court, these lawyers will say
anything. | say that the man got out
Of a cab at the court door.
A foreigner, for the first time partak-
ing of an ear OF corn, having eaten all
the grain, handed the cob to the waiter,
with the Instructions to put some more
s)rn on it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21

il imperative that the jury should hold
their deliberations super pisum cOrpo-
ris within sight of the body-a Gus
tom which has at the present day also
become obsolete, as il is considered
sufficient for the jury merely to view
the body-although they may not sit for
several weeks afterward. In whatever
manner the idea expressed or acted on
by the conductor originated, it is time
it should cease to exist The neglect to
give immediate aid to a person found
apparently dead, from lightning or 9th
er causes, may frequently lead to death
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
In Every DeparIment the List of
PremiuIns IN Complete.

The Agricultural Division has been care
fully and thoroughly revised, and presents
such an attraction as should enlist all the
spirit of emulation, which the Society designs
to promote. for the benefit of Agriculture.
We invite competition from all our people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
sooK sINDERY.
BOOK BINDERY.
Franklin Book Binderv.
-AHD -
BLANK BOOK MANDATORY.
No. 15 West Court Street, Memphis.
Sc. TOOF, proprietor.

DLANK BOOKS. PAPER RULING. AND
b binding of every description. executed IN
a very superior manner, and Warranieo 70
give entire satisfaction. us...
n3- Ny Blank Book paperembraces the hrst
mills in America; my stock CONSISTS OF me
finest in the entire market, and prices 20 COM
pete with any house in Memphis. farnes ll rlil
ordering elsewhere. u,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21

BURNETr's COCAINE prevents loss o.
hair-kills dandruf'.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21

A LII LETTERS AND INQUIRIES IN
n reference to Ida City and the purchase and
sale of lots should be addressed 10 Hy. Fon-
taine, Corresponding Secretary, No. l9 Madi-
son street, Memphis, Tenn. The title to the
ment and maps published correctly represent
the value and attractions Of the place.
49, JACOB THOMPSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21

20, four-horse coach or omnibus-..;.:;.;sl 81 90
For wO-horse hack or carriage gpublic) 5O
For each person, ednt "ne'ner N oa.l,"ss' - 50
f. aLilJr N under twelve years OF age
and over .;'...,..''' =
For children under six years Of age,,;....f i rec
cooua,ar,' nsic.. Of Chamber Of Commerce,
Memphis, Tennes see. Entries may be made
by letter to his adj ressts;,rnco,r ress; p...;5ort
. rro,, TvoI-sNttT Secretary. l5-4i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
No Entry Fees in anv Department.

The Directors will use evoi-y precauto,n ~
their power to secure the saiSty oil articles
and animals, but cannot be Responsible ior
any losses. . =. -
The beautiful track of one mile is IN com
plete order and can not be excelled III Amer
lea as n trOtting ground. ~.
Trains will run every half hour fro IN Mem
phis to the grounds. Mt 25c the rounh UP,
Omnibuses and hacks, in abundance. Gu n e De
also procured. All the railroads transp2rt
passengers at half rates, OF one fare b0tG
ways, by having tickets stamped at the gate
Visitors are particularly requested 70 have
their tickets stamped at the gate, otherwise
they forfeit their right TO return free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
WATCHES, JEwELRY, ETc.
CLOSING OUT SALE

HAVING TO REMOVE FROM MY OLD
III place. / have resolved 10 close out my
entire stock. consisting Of Watches,
ClOekn, Jewelry, hPeetaeles, Gold
vited 70 try ne.
Remember tie place, No. All 4ain
street, under the Peabody Hotel
A GOOD chance for Country AereAant1.
Persons having any work len for repair
are requested 70 call for Il By November 81.
or 4 will be sold according % law.
I'M JOSEPH GOODMAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
FORTUNE TELLER.

MADAME ANNE.
iFpHE FORTUNE TELLER. CAN BE CON
Il suited at
1ss Main (webster BIoeIsl. sd nOoT,
III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
rs NOW OFFERING :
NOW Is THE TIME TO BUY,

Country merchants and dealers viii please
send in their orders, as i can al them Al New
York prices for cash OF rood city accsptancei
for thirty, sixty or ninety dayz-
Old Pianos taken in exchange for new ones
Pianos tuned and repaired IN 5 satisfactory
manner. =. A. BENSON.
S-A 81 Main street, Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
Prof. Mathew +. HTaury,


Known throughout the world as man Of
Genius, Science aud Learning, will deliver
he Annual Address on Monday, October 10Th
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21

The grand Trotting Premiums, open to the
world, will be awarded.
Fastest horse. mare or $500
Second fastest horse, mare or gelding...... lo0
Third fastest horse, mare or gelding...... 20
These are private Premiums. awarded by
several public spirited gentlemen Of the city
of Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21

MECHANICAL SOCIETY

WILL BE HELD AT THEIR FAIR
w Grounds. four miles east of the city Of
Memphis, Tennessee, ..---
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
A TROTTING PREMIUM
ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th,

for the best trotting horses. excepting the
second day (ruesday, 17th), when there will
be a PACING MATCH.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-21
Commencing October 18th, and con.
tinuing Six Days.

The Premiums offered amount to eI5 900.
These Premiums are distributed fairly be-
tween the Agricultural and Mechanical Di-
visions. Every day there will be
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-11-07
CAU ZION.

The public Is autioned spain.; euplo,,ng m,
III the regularl authorized Agents Of the Comp.
~, since the Roberts Patent cover the use Of the
! rpedo and all explosive materials for oil wells
and the use OF such materials ny other parties is q
fringing any OF the ROBERTS PATENTS will be
iealt with according to law, and "a acting williuly
and knowingly In defiance OF law and the decisions
Of the Courts
The Company have re organized their busness
with view TO accommodate Oil Men In every paIi
OF Ito OIL Region. They have employed the most
efcien. Agents and Assi.tarts that can be procured
for the business bAch Torpedo /. labelled With
date af patents, Together with the price of the Tor
pedo and signed by an officer Of the Company, 90
every Operator wishing Torpedo may know IL
price and whether II can from our offics
operators Will confer u favor by reporting TO this
Office any negligence Of Agents.
The following named persons have been appoint
90 Agents and Assistant Agents for the Oil Region
OF pennsylvania and West Virginia,