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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-13
Helen seemed deeplvl ooitated. Al,

Helen seemed deeply agitated, anC
did not reply until the young man sale
entreatingly Tell me, Miss Romer."
"a little she answered family; ther
once more looking up at him with q
pleading glance, which touched his heart
she added, But | know you did not in
tend it, and | have been trying all the
evening to get courage to tell you that
when we part here, it had better be for
good hac Iias f haa an "H'
The young mans resolution was in.
stantly taken. Isl .4l
You shall not tell me any such thing
for / do not mean to part with you at all.
i understand what you mean, and
would give my right hand--yes, my ylife--
rather than injure you. But [ suppose
even shop girl may have an honest
lover, husband and a home. Miss Ro-
mer-Helen---if 1 offer you these, will
you accept them ? 2''ialsg lfio ogef. M
Helen Romer trembled so that she was
obliged to sit down again. You can
not mean it," she faltered. "Oh, Mr..
Lennox, don trihe with meP i7t '"'
Douglas sat down beside her, and took
in his own one of the little hands be had
SO longed to hold and caress. God
knows would not trife with you, dear
girl he said solemnly, "and He knows
! do mean it, as never meant anything
in my life before, / have loved you,
Helen-let met call you so-eyer since
the first time met you in the store, and
| have longed to take you away from
toll, and surround you with luxury.
am able to do this, Helen, for | am
wealthy, though / did not tell you so be.
fore.' b e,s7nN m)in' ~.
" And am only poor girl, with moth
ing to offer you in return, : said Helen,
softly. 1-t4 ... hn'
+" Nothingl you have the most precious
possession that ever come to man in
the world-you have a woman's heart,
my darlingl Will you give me that2"
And Helen, blushing deeply, but brave
and fearless in her confidence in him,
raised her clear eyes to his and answered; !;
" If you willtake it, Mr.. Lennox."
And Lennox, too deeply moved to
speak, drew her close to his heart as
they sat in the thick shadow, and pressed
his first kiss upon her lips. ii
Helen's days of wearying toll were
over, but she never forgot, while reign
ing queen of her husbands princely
home, how his love sought her out when
only shop girl. 0'l ifi b.i1hsT
And many a young girl who stood in
her former position found true friend
and ready helper in the beautiful and
petted wife of Douglas Lennox.
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Legend of the Passion Flower.

1t is said that certain Jews, bewailing
in Jerusalem the death of Christ, saw,
for the first time, this flower, by some
said to have sprung wherever drops of
his blood had fallen, and, with the scene
Of his wondrous passion and death still
fresh in their memory, gave to this beau
tiful blossom a symbolic meaning indiea-
tive of his suiferings and the manner of
his death.
The anthers are supposed to represent
the three nails used at the crucifxion.
The rays represent the glory of our
Lord. The purple fringe, sometimes
found with red spots upon it, is a type
Of the crown of thorns. The petals, ten
in number, are the representatives of
those apostles who were faithful to their
Heavenly Master. The three sepals,
forming the calyx, are emblematic Of
the Trinity.
This poetical conception has caused
the passion flower to be held in esteem
almost amounting TO veneration in Cath
Olic countries; and the blossom is found
entwined, in many cases, with embla-
zoned inscriptions, on borders of old
manuscripts Of the sacred writings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-13
Getting out of Paris-Cheek.

During the Communist reign of terror
in Paris, very ingenious attempts were
made by people anxious to elude the
conscription and escape from the city,
and in many cases they were successful
A correspondent writes that he was with
friend when the conscription was made
in his street. His servant, who was la
BILE, went up on to the roof of the house
from an attic window, waited there be-
hind stack of chimneys till he saw, by
preconcerted signal, that the guards
had left the next house and entered his
own, and then crawled into the house
which they had just visited, and hid him
self in it till they were gone. In another
place, young gentleman got into bed
and his cook told the guards that his
master had continent smallpox of the
worst character, the statement being
supported by violent smell of disinfect-
ants in the apartment. The borrowing
of foreign passports was largely prac-
tieed, especially by people who wanted
to get out of Paris; and even the passes
issued by the Commune were made to
serve for half a dozen people, being
brought in again by market women after
each escape. But the best idea was that
of man who walked into the Northern
Railway station, with a red sash around
his waist, and an enormous letter in his
hand, addressed to the Prusian General
at St. Denis. zoo ' baA "r
He called peremptorily for the officer
on duty, and said to him in command
ing voice, Get your men together and
select one of them who can speak Ger
man. Here is q most important dis
patch from the Citizen Delegate at the
Foreign Affairs, to be carried instantly
to st. Dennis by the train. So the
men were put in line, and, of course,
not one of them knew word Of the
German tongue. Thereupon the gen.
tleman with the red sash got in tow
ering passion, said that the education of
the people had been scandalously neg
lected by the imperial government, but
that now the Commune would attend to
it; and finally, with much swearing, he
exclaimed that, as no one could speak
German, he must go himself. Only
he added, "as Citizen Paschal Grous-
set is waiting for me, send down an es-
tafette to the Quai .d'Grsay to inform
him that | am forced to carry the dis
patch to ST. Dennis, and that shall be
back with him at FIVE. Order the Chef
de Care to retain a compartment for
me" So he stalked grandly to the train,
got into it amidst the respectful saluta-
tons of the bystanders, and escaped
from Paris-throwing his red sash out
of the window as he passed the Federal
outnOcfQ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-13

The Bremen county (Iowa) Republi-
can says that in the northeastern corner
Of Bremen county there lives a couple
whose aggregate ages amount to two
hundred and four years and ten months.
They are husband and wife and were
married in l79S, and are Scosch-Irish
descendants, and speak the German
language fuently The husband was
soldier under Napoleon /. and was
wounded at the battle of Navarro, Spain.
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:: TUESDAY EVENING, JUNEI3, 1871.

Chamois, or shammy leather, is leather
made from various kinds Of skins dressed
with fish oil, which is hammered or
beaten in the pores of the skin. The
leather partially dried and washed in
alkali, becomes soft and pliable. The
true shammy leather, which, however, is
very rare, is made from the skin Of the
chamois, species of the antelope tribe
Of animals, which inhabit the Alpine
mountains. h
To remove ink spots, put the article
stained over q warm hat-iron, stretch it
well, then squeeze a few drops Of lemon
juice on it, and the spot viii disappear
at once. Wash Immediately in cold
water. ,,,...
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Lot and Brick Residence,


Situated on the east line of Second street. at
* the corner of the alley next north of the First
Methodist Church, having front Of 81 feet
IS by depth of 14S1S. with alleys on two sides,
This is one Of the best localities for residences
in Memphis. an experience of forty years
w U ~ taW % 81 q o 81 W u " M
having demonstratedit to be the most healthy
S ID portion Of the city, o EollJA43lThD
inl' The sale is absolute. and title perfect.
Terms-half cash, and balance in six and
twelve monthsaUe9I 57II
RoYsTER. TREzEvANr CO., g
..-t,i Auetionesrs.
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C0NNUBIALITIEs.

What do you love me for? tell me now;
Beauty Of figure, whiteness of brow,
Dimples or eyelashes. mouth, cheek or chin
Answer you've only to lose or to win;
Neither will trouble the universe. Haste
And tell me if really
49, -. -. You love me sincerely, d
Or If il is only matter of taste. 8t
Loveliest figures shrivel with years,
Dimples will merge into wrinkles and tears,
The gems by which every child of earth
Is lowered and crowned at the hour of birth.
Dim the brightest of eyes. Now tell
Whether the creature
With perishing feature.
Or simply the spirit you love so we'll? n
"The spirit.' you whisper. Well here is q test
To prove whether body or soul you love best
If were ugly. and old. and gray.
With the self same soul in another clay, lt
Would love be faithful2 Stammering low
le-a You make no answer.
will, and can. sir;
One word for both of us; that is-No!
BURNETT's KALLIsToY neutralizes the
poisonous bites of mosquitoes and other
insects and ia n SIRE nreyentiye 90
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ESSAYS.
THE BRIDAL cHAMRER.

ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN, ON GREAT
II Social Evils and Abuses. which interfere
with Marriage-with sure means Of relief for
the erring and unfortunate. diseased and de-
bilitated, Sent free. in Sealed envelopes.
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. as.
Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 66-1fS
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Weekly PubliceLe Ledger,

Eight lines of nonpareil, solid. constitute a
square.
Displayed advertisements will be charged
according 70 the sPAOE occupied. AZ 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.
To regular advertisers we oIer superior In,
ducements, beth as to rate OF charges and
manner of displaying their favors. "a
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.
Il. WHITMOEE,
Publisher and Proprietor.
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FORTUNES.

MAD A1IE AM MA,
EORTUNE TELLER. EAST SIDE OF
It Main ST., south Of Broadway. two squares
below the NJ. and I. railroad depot. 65-0
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DESIRABLE

mon gldqm9H ,fe
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REMOVAL.
Dr.. R. T. de Araron

DR.. h. i. de AragOn
HAS REMOVED FROM 70 CHARLESTON
III avenue to
NO. 25I THIRD SIRE EFT,
In the ground floor of ST. JOSEPH INFIRM-
AIRY. Orders can be left at No. 81 Charleston
avenue. at WALTER WARES DRUG STORE,
which viii be promptly attended to. As here
tOfore. the Doctor gives particular attention
ulcers, and the diseases Of females. 76-10l
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-11-22
Uhe Jdle>llnrr'nt*
II H r. M S :.

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Cards, (occunvinG space of eight
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Obituary Notices, Marriages. Public
Meetings, Cards of Thanks, ETC., to be
paid for rs advertisements.
- Personal cards, when admissible
charged double the usual advertisements
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DIR. RAILWAYS
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Dllr poet's Corner eleetetl
"COME."

0 word, of words the sweetest!
| q wcrd, III which there lie
AL! promise, all fnlfllment,
And end of misery!
! Sorrhwing or rejoicing,
With doubt or terror nigh,
l hear the Come" of Jesus.
And to His cross fly.
Sometimes so lar I've wandered,
So lost seem to be,
That family. like an echo,
i hear the Come to me''
Where art Thou. 0 Beloved?"
Bewildeced, sad, cry;
Then follows that sweet summons.
Till at His feet lie.
o my soul! why shouldst thou wander
From such II loving friend2
Cling clOser-cluser TO Him;
Stay with Him to the end,
Alas! / am 70 helpless,
So very fail of sin;
Forever / am wandering,
And coming back again.
Oh, each time draw me nearer!
That soon the Come y" may be
Naaght bnt a gentle whisper
10 one close, close to Thee;
Then over sea III mountain
Far from or near my bcme,
I'll take Thy hand and follow
At that sweet whispered ''Come ~
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WHY Do YOU CouGH-- when it is i'm
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pieces.
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H Lake Tahoe, in California, the
snnree from which San Francisco pro-
poses TO draw her future water snpply.
is 1909 feet deep, and covers an area
of 20 square miles. In the dryest
weather it discharges 500, O00, 900 gal
Ions Of water daily by the Truekee
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DIR. RAILWAYS
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II EAyY MESS PORK and EXTRA
l. 1 Lard for sale rs
HENRY 4. BIOSSAT.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-25

THE Cincinnati Enquirer recently pub
lished some "reminiscences of President
Grant before he had become great and
famous According to the Enquirer,
Ulysses, rather seedily dressed. made his
appearance in Cincinnati shortly after
the breaking out of the war, announced
to an old army comiade that he had seen
enough fighting and wanted to make
some money, and applied for position
as horse inspector. The EnQuirers con
tribution to the history of our worthy
Chief Magistrate is good as far as it goes,
but it dos not tell the whole story.
Failing in his effort to obtain cougeuial
aud lucrative employment in the horse
line, His Excelleney applied for the
position of post sutler at Camp Dennison,
and again failed for want of influence.
Had his ambition been gratifed in this
particular, be might have been selling
whisky at this present writing, instead
of running the national policy shop at
Washington.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-25

The Radicals are trying to force negro
equality upon the people of the District
of Columbia, through the passage by
Congress of bill regulating the organi
cation and conduct of the public schools
in the district, providing for mixed
schools where white and negro children
could be educated together. This bill
was before the Senate on the 9Th, when
Revels, the negro senator from Mississip-
pi, opposed the bill, because he was sat
fed that the passage by Congress of such
law would increase the prejudice of the
white man for the black, which, he was
sorry to say, seemed to be on the increase
He also said: 'Mixed schools, churches,
etc., will not tend to do away with the
prejudice, and he concluded by saying,
he would abandon the Republican party,
if they were to attempt to enforce or en-
act laws which be believed would be a
damage to the colored people. /" Revels
has shown himself to be sensible in this
respect at least.-U &c A.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-25
.MutiIafed Cnrrency.

Thepostmaster at Hillsboro, North
Carolina, was recently cast in suit be
fore the United States Court by citi
zengwho had presented S2 bill, United
.Skates curraAssys soousiderabiy rDutiiiatesi,
in payment for stamps. The postmaster
refused to take the bill, and the citizen
sued him for two dollars damages. The
court gaze judgment against the post
master for the damages claimed and the
costs, amounting to about $50 1t was
proved that the Post Office Department
had ssued orders that postmasters,
should receive mutilated currency for
postagewhen offered. The court, be-
sides hid that all departments of the
government, and the fact of bill being
more orless torn or mutilated, was no
justsfcaion for its being refused by any
official f any department of the govern
ment.-Erchange
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-25
The Kuklnx RIil

l ne Kentucky Senate passed the Ku
kiux oHi, substantially as it came from
the committee, with the section placing
fund of s25,O 900 in the Governors
hands, stricken out. Although that
section was highly important TO the oper-
alton OF the bill, yet we presume it may
be said that the Senate has done an ar
duQus work, and for what they have
done, let them have the credit. Only
four members we're found voting against
tpis bill to suppress lawlessness and
crime m the State, and to restore peace
and order to society, to wit Messrs. Al
lison, Payne, Talbot and Worries. The
bill new goes to the House.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-25
wanr 10 Gobble the Canadas.

A resolution has been offered in Con
gress reciting as the judgment of the
Senate in the present disturbed relation
of the Governments of the United States
and Great Britain. that the recent ap
pointment of q committee for discussing
the subjects of difference between them
is highly auspicious event; that the
British North American possessions are
in their very nature an obstacle to the
permanent harmony of the two Govern.
meuts, and recommending the commits
sion to provide for the cession of those
possessions aud throwing open to free
navigation the waters of that region
The resolution went over.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-25

The North Carolina Legislature have
impeaehed Gov. Holden, and his trial is
now progressing The Gov. in reply to
the articles of impeachment, virtually
confesses himself guilty as charged. he
admits that be disregarded the injunction
of the supreme Court. and has the cool
ness to protest that there is higher law
than any written that will justify him,
he being judge. His replication amounts
to a confession that he overrode laws
and Constitution, and all doubts, as to
his guilt, if any existed. are removed. "
It was this infamous doctrine OF a
higher law than our constitution, the
supreme law of the land that debased
the minds of portion of the people OF
our country, plunged US into bloody
desolating war, aud loaded Us with debt
that will grind the faces of our children
for ten gensrations.
The Hickman courier., 1871-02-25

PROPOSED -LERE-oE- E-IoHN-I.-GRff
rENDEN.-Messrs. j. i. Lippincott x
Co, of Philadelphia, propose to publish
the Life of Hon. John j. Crittenden"
with selections from his correspondence
and speeches, edited by his daughter,
Mrs. Chapman Coleman, provided enough
advance subscriptions can be obtained to
warrant the undertaking. Those who
desire to see the publication can encour-
age it by subscribing themselves and by
inducing others to do likewise. The
work is to be in two handsome, large
Svo. volumes, toned paper, and bound in
foe cloth. Price So per volume.