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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
Letter from General Beauregard.

The Petersburg va Index publishes
letter from General Beauregard, OF
New Orleans, denying numerous state
ments that he had been in France dur
ing the late war. After stating he had
not been out of the United States since
1866, he adds:
Being of French origin (my ances-
tors having emigrated from France to
Louisiana over a century ago), my SYM
pathies were with the French in their
late war with Germany; but not being
an officer de fortune, Ia military ad-
venturer,) | did not feel called upon to
offer my services in a struggle in which
| was not directly or indirectly inter
ested. Moreover, it might have appeared
rather presumptuous on the part of an
ex-Confederate officer TO suppose that he
could be of much service TO a nation
represented to have the best officers and
soldiers in the world.
"After the fall Of Sedan and Metz,
which enabled the Germans to concen-
trate their forces against gallant Paris,
the fate of France appeared settled. To
continue after the surrender Of Paris,
when all the German armies could be
employed in overrunning the whole of
France, destroying all her resources,
would simply be suicidal. She had bet
te- make S virtue Of necessity, gird her
IONS, submit to her hard fate, and, look
ing TO her history from the days Of Charlie
magne, put her hopes in the future"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
ALnnnfic,r Address.

A party Of Pittsburgers visited the
Lunatic Asylum, in that city, few days
ago. Among the lunatics encountered
was well-known resident Of that city,
who was committed to the asylum about
a month ago, a victim to drink No
sooner had the visitors entered the ward,
where he was seated upon a sofa, than
he arose and spoke as follows:
Ladies and gentlemen, tits moved and
seconded that the orator who is now ad-
dressing you make a few remarks on
temperance. / am a temperance man
myself, and so we're Adam and Eve, but
they had no hand in the game. Some
years ago, four billion Of men joined a
South sea expedition, and built a steamer,
which they hoated across the ocean by
sail power. The steamer was a screw
propeller, and was hoated across the
ocean in a sea OF wine. Adam, who was
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
How Ben wade sot Rich.

From the chicago hepuDlcan.I
Apropos of the rumor of Ben Wade s
sudden enrichment through the timely
decease o. a wife's uncle or cousin-we
forget which-there comes to us, from q
source which we deem entirely reliable,
an explanation which puts an entirely
different light on the matter. 1t leaves
sturdy Ben in possession of comforta-
BILE sum, but quite changes the mode OF
its obtainment. 1t used to be said OF
Senator Gwynn, of California, that when
ever he had big steal ripe for his
pocket, he was certain to get the news
papers to start report that his wife
had Just come into possession of a for
tune, left her by somebody-generally a
rich Texan uncle. Unfortunately for
Mr.. Wade, the wife's uncle story has
already been denied by Cleveland pa
per, which speaks authoritatively, and
automatically contradicts the inheritance
part of it. Somebody died recently on
the Western Reserve, but he wasn't re-
lated to Mrs. Wade, and he didn't leave
her fortune.
However, our informant assures us
that Mr.. Wade has come into possession
of large amount of money recently,
and here's how it came to pass: During
the war, Senator Chandler, of Michigan,
obtained from the Secretary of War, for
Detroit firm, a very large and remu-
nerative contract for railroad iron, in
volving several millions of dollars, and
leaving a margin of profit sufficient for
three large shares. " The arrange
ment was that this latter was to be d.
vided into three equal parts-one for
the firm, one for Zach Chandler and one
for old Ben Wade. The firm and
Mr.. Chandler received their shares as
soon as the money was collected
from the government; but tor some
reason sturdy old Ben declined to
take his just then; and, according to
our informant, it has been lying at inte-
rest in Detroit bank ever since, until
very short time ago, when it was
lifted in the disguise Of wife's dead
uncle or cousin. 1t is proper, also, to
add that Mr.. Wade did not join Mr.
Chandler in applying for the contract,
and knew nothing of his silent partner
ship until the work was completed and
the money at his service. Chandler and
Wade were then, as they have been since,
very intimate and warmly attached
friends, and as manifestation of sincere
and substantial regard, the Michigan
Senator allowed sturdy old Ben to come
in "on the ground floor in this impor-
tant matter,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
The AnpIe IN the hottie.

On the mantelpiece of my grand
mothers best parlor, among other mar
vels was an apple in phial. 1t quite
filled up the body of the bottle, and my
childish wonderment constantly was,
/" How could it have got there" By
stealth ] climed a chair to see il the
bottom would unscrew, or if there had
been a joint in the glass thtBughout the
phial. i was satisfied by careful obser-
walton that neither of these theories
could be supported, and the apple re-
mained to me an enigma and mystery.
cae day, walking in the garden, | saw
it ell. There, on a tree, was phial
tied, and within it tiny apple which
was growing within the crystal. The
apple was put into the bottle while II
was little, and it grew there. just so we
must catch little men and women who
swarm our streets-we call them boys
and girls-and introduce them within
the limits Of the church; for alasl it is
hard indeed to reach them when they
have ripened into carelessness and sin.
-SpurgeoR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27

the first man, had two million dollars
worth Of stock in the corporation, but
the dividends failing, he drew out, and
Eve, who was Adam wife, tried TO run
the boat, but it was shipwrecked on one
Of the reefs around Florida. Noah liked
figs, and he was evidently steering for a
fig plantation when the trouble occurred
He had an insurance on his boat, or, as
they called it in his time, his ark, and
so you see the trouble he got into. Ladies
and gentlemen, you must be careful. 1t
is now moved and seconded that adj
journ. H 90 H'f I0I Irarcn
And so the poor creature bowed to the
visitors and took his seat. o 4afa
In another ward the party met an aged
lady, who approached one of the visitors
and desired to know how the war was
waging. nw i.V
What war2" asked the party ad-
dressed w gna M a
why the war that George is engaged
in" 4aia 1sNIa
What George2' said the visitor.
You don't appear to know pe2p said
the old lady. a f4i taH N
well, no, / do not remember meeting
you lately. Your name is"
why, thought everybody knew me.
I'm Martha Washington, and my son
George is in command of the army" ~
"0h, yes, we have heard of George; he
is noble soldier, and will no doubt sue
ceed in his object if he only continues
to fight it out on the present line till
next summer. g Efs m
He'll do it; he'll do it, replied the
old lady, as she wandered off down one
of the corridors, evidently fully con-
vinced that George was bound to be a
hero. .ll it if r
Further on was encountered poor
fellow hard at work on an imaginary
telegraphic instrument.
( What are you SO busily employed
at?" some one inquired.
" Observe my head" said he; "you
notice that the several wires proceeding
from the top of my head take different
directions. am now in direct commu-
nieation with Buffalo. Lincolns body
has just arrived there and am patiently
awaiting to learn if Columbus is going
to attend the funeral. He should; he
should. Columbus found the ground
and Lincoln was the chief operator, and
1t is due to him that he should attend it,
Stopl Stopl Don't speak now; the
message is coming" And so the party
left the poor man intently gazing upon
the wall and waiting for the message
from Buffalo. aam sn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
Rendv.Made speeches,

A gifted New Yorker advertises, for
the benefit of new Congressman, ready
made speeches at the following rates
Short, sensible speech, on any subject,
fifty cents short, sensible speech, full Of
facts, seventy-live cents; short, sensible
speech, with quotations from Cicero,
Tacitus, etc, one dollar; ordinary com
mon sense observations (strongly recon-
mended for private business), each, ten
cents; anti-San Dsmingo speech (very
pungent), fifty cents; protection speech
Igreat saoFi6ce), five cents; protection
speech, with statistics, six cents; protec-
ton speech Ia Butler (very personal),
ten cents; speech on foreign policy,
twenty-five cents; speech on foreign
policy, with insults to England, thirty
cents; speech on the currency (ordin-
aFy), fifty cents; speech on the currency,
very superior (quite unintelligible), sew
enty-Gve cents; House of Representa-
tive jokes, per dozen, ten cents. Car
pet-baggers are reminded that Mr.
Smithers' terms Ito them are invariably
cash in advance. A worthy industry.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
n Strange Occurrence that Hap
r peued TO n MefhOdist Minis

Two sprightly and beautiful young
ladies of Louisville were lately visiting
their cousin, another sprightly and beau
tiful lady, who, like her guests, was of
that happy age which turns everything
into fun and merriment If the truth
were told, these three misses were Just
little bit fast. They were fond of
playing practical jokes, and were con-
tinually playing all sorts of pranks with
each other. All three occupied room
on the ground floor and slept in one bed.
Two of the young ladies attended party
on the evening in question, and did not
get home until half past twelve o. clock
They had concluded not to disturb the
household, and quickly stepped into
their room through the low, open window.
In about half an hour after they had
left for the party, young Methodist
preacher called at the house where they
were staying, and craved for nights
lodging, which, of course, was granted.
AS ministers have the best Of everything,
the old lady put him to sleep in the best
room, and the young lady (Fannie) who
had not gone to the party, was intrusted
with the duty Of sitting up for the alb
sent ones, and informed them of the
change of rooms. She took her post in
the parlor, and as the night was sultry
sleep overcame her, and she departed on
an excursion to the land of dreams. We
will now return to the young ladies who
had gone to the room through the win
dow. By the dim light of the moon
beams, as they struggled through the
curtains, they were enabled to descry the
outlines of Fannie las they supposedly
ensconced in the middle of the bed.
They saw more, too-with pair of
boots. They saw it all. Fannie had set
the boots in the room to give them q
good scare. They put their heads to-
gether and determined to turn the tables
on her.
Silently they disrobed, and stealthily
as cats they took up their positions on
each side of the bed. At given signal
they both jumped in, one on each side of
the unconscious parson, laughing and
oh, what mani" "Oh.
what mani" They gave the poor, be-
wildered minister such hugging as few
persons are able to brag of in the course
of lifetime. The noise of the pro-
ceeding awoke the old lady, who was 4
sleeping in an adjoining room. She !
comprehended the situation in a mo
ment, and, rushing to the room, she ex71
claimed: Gracious, it is a man! 1t is
a man, sure enough" There was a pro-
longed, consolidated scream, a fash of |
muslin, and all was over. The best of |
the joke is that the minister took the
whole thing in earnest. He would listen
to no apologies the old lady could make
for the girls. He would hear no excuse,
but solemnly folded his clerical robes
about him, and silently stole away. J
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
Difficult Rhyming.

Whether or not there be words in
English without rhymes is question
which has often puzzled the learned.
Byron says there is no word which will
rhyme with silver, and he is, doubtless,
correct. The word window is also said
to be without rhyme, though the follow
ing verse once took prize for supplying
a word that rhymed with it:
:" A cruel man a beetle caught,
'lo And to tho wall him pinned, oh!
Then said the beetle to the crowd:
Though I'm stuck up, am not proud;
And his soul went out at tho window"
The verse contained pun and a clever
introduction of q we'll known line, but
pinned oh " is a poor rhyme for win
dow
A rhyme was once asked for carpet,
and the following Lines to a Pretty
Bar Maid were submitted;
.H ifH" Sweet maid Of the bar,
'Tis surely no sin
To toast such a beautiful bar-pet;
fIH Believe me, my dear,
Your feet would appear
At home on a nobleman's carpet
Timbuctoo may be considered a diff
cult word to rhyme with, but some genius
has done it, as witness the following:
"Iwent hunting on the plains.
The hot plains of Timbuctoo;
shot one buck for all my pains.
And he was slim buck, too"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
II. WHITMORE.
Publisher and Proprietor
TO A YOUNG PHYSICIAN.
BY JOHN @. WHITTIER.


The paths Of pain are thine. Go forth
With healing and with hope;
The suffering Of sin-sick earth
Shall give thee ample scope.
Smite down the dragons, fell and strong,
Whose breath is fever fire;
No knight of fable or of song
Encountered foes more dire.
The holiest task by heaven decreed.
An errand all divine,
The burden of our mortal need
To render less, is thine.
No crusade thine for cross or grave,
But for the living man.
Go forth to succor and to save
All that thy skilled hands can.
Before the unveiled mysteries
of life and death, go stand
With guarded lips and reverend eyes.
And pure of heart and hand.
So shalt thou be with power endued
From him who went about
The Syrian hill-paths, doing good
And casting devils out.
That holy helper liveth yet,
Thy FREUD and guide to be;
The healer by Genesaret
Shall walk the rounds with thee!
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
The LOCK STITCH which it

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,
requiring oNE-THIRD LESS cotton than
any OF. 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 too
delicate and fine to bear ordinary wear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
BOOK BIhDERN. i
Franklin Book Bindery,
AND -
b BLANK BOOK MANUFAcToRY.
No. Is West Court Street, Memphis.
$. g. TOOF, Proprietor.
FASHIONS.
FASHIONS.
Southern Emporium Of Fashion,
asz MAIN STREET,
Is ALIVE WITH ALL THE SEWEsr SovKLTIEs or
Foreign and Domestic Goods,
FOR SPRING TRADE.

UIPsEY HATS, BONNETS. HANDSOME
VI French Fiogers. Ribbons, and great and
Ties and Sashes. and a nne assortment %
Dress Trimmings. Bridal Outfits and Dresses
Of every description made in the most ap-
proved styles at short notice and reasonable
IFices. l6-n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27

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, 1871-03-27

A mineral which performs all the du-
ties Of soap, and has an aromatic odor,
has been discovered in exhaustless guam
tities near Iowa city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27

The prices are within reach of every
one. Machines are made to suit all
tastes and circumstances, and the plain
est in finish will work as well as the most
costly. .
Full and thorough instructions given
at the house of the customer at any time,
free of charge, and the utmost pains
taken to render complete satisfaction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
INSTITUTE.
Maohanios' Institute.

NEEETs AT ODD FELLOWS HALL. II
N o'clOek. Regular business meeting. FIRST
Wednesday night Of each month. Regular
.,oIloquial meeting, every Friday night.
NJ. BURKE President.
p. srrH. Secretary. lsi-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27

It possesses the very great advantage
of carrying the work in the natural way
from left to fight-which enables the
operator to handle the work more readily
and to sit upright while machines which
carry the work from the operator require
an inclination Of the body forward (detri-
mental to healthy and are hard and tire
some to use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27

It is an instrument of great versatility
in its operations. 1t will hem, fell braid,
cord, gather, tuck more beautifully than
any other machine in use, without bast-
ing or any preparation of the work. p +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-27
Wheeler & Wilson s
N e w
SILENT w 0RKlNe \
Sewing Machine!
rs SUPERIOR
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: /:
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: /:

Its yearly sales are larger than those
of all other Sewing Machines combined.
This fact alone is the surest test Of its
merit and superiority.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-19
Personal.

Hon. Horace Maynard left yesterday fol-
Washington, to meet with the Committee on
Southern Outrages. His daughter accompanied
him.
DR.. w, r. Sewer, State Senator elect from
Washington county, and prominently spoken
of for Speaker, passed down the road yester-
day.
Capt. VIM. Rule of the CHRONICLE, left yes
terday on trip of several weeks to Washing
Hon. Joseph Eckle of Russellville, returned
yesterday from an extensive Western trip
Mayor J. s. Van Glider left yesterday after
noon for Nashville.
Rev. A. D. Phillips, fourteen years a mis-
sionary to Africa, passed up yesterday to Messy
Creek - F..
Hon. Jno. Bleyins, member elect from Haw-
kins, passed through yesterday afternoon on tn e
western bound train.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-19
Mr.. Ochs, Lecfure

Mr.. Julius Ochs lecture in explanation of the
Hebrew belief at Turner Hall at 8 o'clock Sun
day afternoon was delivered to full house of
attentive listeners HUI ft| sL
he explained how and why the rams horn
was blown at the beginning of the new year to
remind the lsraelite of his relation to his crea-
tor de gave touching picture of the family
preparation for the Jewish Sabbath when, las
he remembered, was the case in his childhood
days. on Friday evening the Sabbath began at
6 clock, the white table cloth was spread and
the goblets were filled with sparkling wine the
Israelite weary with TIE tolls of the week rest
ed from his labors not by lettering his soul by
but by joyous festivity. lie claimed that the
Jewish Sabbath was not in its nature like the
Puritan Sunday.
The Jews worshiped only one true God They
discarded all forms of Polytheisms and inexpli-
cable Trinitariansms and everyJew was mis-
sionary, sent abroad into the world to teach the
true doctrine of ACCOMPLISHMENTS by tract So
cieties and missionary unions-but by their ex-
ample of steadfast devotion to the faith of their
fathers through the fiery prosecutions of all
ages. Tie speaker claimed that Christianity
was only an offspring of Judaism or rather Mo-
notheism and Polytheism and compromise be-
tween the two, intoxicating as it did the doctrine
of the Trinity, which he claimed was a hybrid
of Monotheism and Polytheism. He said the
Jews did not deny the historical existence 81
Jesus, but that he was only considered as a
teacher of morals and not as the Messiah, or a
Divine parsonage.
MANY other points were made in explanation
of the Hebrew faith, which our memory and
space are not adequate to give
On the whole, it was very able and lnstruc-
tive lecture, and should have been heard by all
who wish to form an unbiased opinion OF the re-
ligions of all people. srr T ,fs@HfF 4"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-19
The Tempernnce Cause

The members of Holston Division No. II, in
the l4th civil district of this county, have just
completed the erection of new hall in which
to hold their sessions. Last Saturday evening,
it was formally dedicated by Mr. A. w. Rose,
p. G. w. P. of the Grand Division of East Ten
nessee, the building being crowded with inter
ested listeners. At the conclusion of the dedi-
cation ceremonies, an address was delivered by
Rev. Dr. Carson, of this city, Weare glad that
our friends of Holston Division are imbued with
such zeal for the cause, and hope their Division
and the Order may continue to prosper.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-19
We Would Say to Every Mother

cure bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTH-
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the little one
immediately, will alay all PAIN softens the gums,
reduces Inflammation, regulates the bowels and
cures wind collie. By relieving the child from
pain, it allows it quiet, natural sleep, and COM
forts the mother
Be sure and call for
MRS. WINSLOW'SS SOOTHING SYRUP
Having the fac-simile of CURTIS s. PERKINS
on the outside wrapper. All others are base
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-19

/ offer for sale two of the most eligible build
ing sites in the vicinity of this city. One of
them is 200 by go feet; the other $50 by go.
Both are on beautiful elevations and command
extensive views of the city, the surrounding
country and the distant ranges of the mountains
Each lot is bounded on three sides by Streets
is easy of access, and susceptible of convenient
subdivision
Such lots are rarely offered, and in short
time there will be none so desirable on the
market.
l have also a number of other good building
lots which l will sell on favorable terms.
.~t ft"n JNo. L. MOSES.
Sent 16 1871-d3w1t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-19
No. 50.
RRooKSlDE FARM.
BEAUTIFUL SITES FOR
Suburban Residences,
Market Gardens, Vineyards, and:
SMALL FRUIT FARMS
For Sale.

We hare recently diUided " BrOOkside
Farm" tCltich lies less than halt a mile from
the northern limits Of the city, into tracts of
about fire acres each, fronting on broad
avenues siTty-sir feet in acidth, ,Chich lUU
be opened aUhen necessary to the CONVENIENCE
Of purchasers. The locations are Uery fine
for SUB URBAN RESIDENCES as the
sites are eIcrdted, overlook q large ertent of
country, and command q fine Uie1C.
r, The soil is an q high state of cultivation
and is ,oeU adapted for Market Gardens
or Fruit purposes. The gro,cing Of the
small fruits s0oet1d oayhandsonaezy here, Ga
the demand is good and the supply rer,.
United. To those Of oar correspondents
'0ho hare s0ritten as regarding sites for
truit-raising, this affords fine opportunity
for securing choice locations not heretofore
available.
Parties doig business in the city ca find
on this tract delightful situations for resi-
dences, and its short distance from town
enables one to escape the heat and dust of
the city and at the same time lire a0ithis
easy reach Of his business and q tract Of
fve acres can be purchased for less than q
small building lot IN the city.
Property IN this rictrity as rapidly increasing
:" rGtHe, and is nO'o offered at much lo,osr
price per acre than other property similarly
situated as to distance from the city,.
A fine map Of the property can be seen at our
Office and price, terms, &C., 1oiU be FURNISHED
on application .