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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-11-30
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27

AT Rockport, Massachusetts, few
days since, a two-year old pulled over a
pot of boiling coffee and was scalded to
death.
The once stylish clerks and book
keepers Of Chicago are now making a
living by selling newspapers upon the
streets or serving as private policemen.
Y Gov Seward's journey, since he left
the State department, covers $4,000
miles Of the worlds surface, or almost
three times its circumference. The
Governor home is magnificent in Euro
pesn and American presents. He did
not, however, bring home the elephant
rendered by the King of Siam.
an ex-Communist was lately arrested
in Paris under curious circumstances
He had been police magistrate under
the Commune. Being drunk he made his
way to his old office, and, finding the
magistrate absent, took his seat, and, as
of old, commenced to hear and decide
cases. The officers Of the court hu-
mored the joke, recognizing their man,
and when the magistrate arrived the un-
fortunate usurper was apprehended, and
transferred to Versailles.
At recent baby show down South
twenty-one babies were entered. Three
crusty old bachelors were selected as
judges. They awarded the premium TO
a pretty authenticated angel from the
country. The Indignation Of the mothers
of the twenty cherubs that didn't get
any premium can be better imagined
than described One of the judges says
that they won't get him into that kind
of scrape again. He had better get
married.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
Queen Victoria.

Some very singular stories are told
about Queen Victoria, and it is hardly
surprising that the sober and rather stu
pid English people should regard her as
insane. She has, it appears, firm con-
yietion that Prince Albert is never away
from her and that she can hold eomniu-
nication with him. A chair is placed
for him opposite hers in the library; his
favorite books are on the table, and it is
an ordinary practice with her to address
him aloud as if he were really present.
At dinner knife and fork are laid for
him, and the servants are directed to
even 20 through the formality Of help
ing him. Every morning a'pair Of boots
are cleaned and set down before the door
of the chamber he occupied, and at
breakfast she not unfrequently waits a
considerable time for his imaginary
coming. il is said that. she derives a
great deal of comfort and consolation
from this belief Entertaining, as she
does, these sentiments, il is no wonder
that Buckingham Palace is closed, and
that royal tees are only a memory and
a tradition in England.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
HELP NEEDED.
An Urgent Appeal In Behalf OF the
Michigan sufferers.

DETROIT, Mich, October 24-In view
of the urgency Of immediate and copious
supplies from people outside of the State,
the following circular of appeal to the
people of the United States has been
Issued by the Michigan State Relief
COMMITTEES:
To the People of the United States:
We need instant and plentiful aid.
From 10000 to $4,000 people at least in
the State of Michigan have lost their
houses food, clothing, crops, horses and
cattle. On the night Of the Chicago fire,
two thousand people on the east shore OF
Lake Michigan and FIVE or six thousand
on the west shore of Lake Huron were
reduced to almost absolute destitution.
Within two or three weeks other small
villages and settlements have been blot
ted out. ftfHHIrr IA
The number Of individual farm-houses,
barns and frontier dwellings, which have
been destroyed by the fire, cannot, from
want of information, be accurately cal
eulated. The aggregate we know to be
enormous. The fires are still burning,
and new ones springing up. The area
Of ruin and devastation is daily increas-
ing The intensity and dramatic mag
niiicence of the calamities which have
overwhelmed other cities and villages,
are lacking here, but great suffering ex-
lists. The hard cold winter is approach
ing; large numbers of these people are
accessible only by water, and navigation
will soon be closed. Scarcely a month
nr ., u, 80 fhaJ
clothe and shelter them for the winter
season, which extends far into the months
of spring. They must be helped now
or they will perish. They will need, too
in the early spring, seed and implements
for the harvest of next year. The
greater portion of them must commence
life entirely anew without preparation,
and at the beginning Of winter their iso-
lation from the centers of commerce and
the means of communication makes the
problem of relief the more difficult and
all the more urgent.
The people Of Michigan have nobly
to the appeals which this
misery has made to their sympathy and
generosity, but they are severely Grip
pied indirectly in their business by the
Chicago fires, and directly by the assist
anee they gave to the sufferers from that
before they were aware Of the
demands which would be made on them
at home. Many of them, too, have lost
their resources by the fires which have
occurred in this State.i In their name,
and in behalf of the victims already
known and of many whom we fear are
yet unknown, we ask prompt and eff
cient aid from our benevolent fellow
citizens. everywhere.
Money and supplies may be sent di-
rect to the Michigan relief committee,
ut Detroit or Grand Rapids.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27

cotton market, is just now loaded with
East India cotton of last years crop,
and prices there are depressed in conse-
qnence. The low quotations transmit
ted from Liverpool to every part of the
globe exercise controlling influence
upon prices in other markets, and the
staple therefore continues to sell at
rates that may be considered as dis
proportionately low in view Of the
present prospects Of supply and de-
mand
As we have said before, the supply Of
East India cotton offered in the Liver
pool and Continental markets at this
season Of the year naturally exercises a
bad effect upon the American staple.
This is more strictly true this season,
for spinners had provided liberal stocks
of American cotton to run in with the
poorer grades, and are, therefore, more
independent than for years past.
This depressing cause, however, is but
temporary, and will be removed at an
early date, when cottons from this side
Of the Atlantic will take their true posi-
tion, and the circumstances certainly
warrant much higher figures than those
which now prevail The crop does not
promise to exceed 5000, ,0O0bales, though
late frost might enable planters to save
more.
On the other hand, adyices from India
are not Of an encouraging character by
any means. The low range Of prices
last season naturally deferred the ryots
from extending the acreage under cotton,
and the planting season proved very un-
propitions. The British Commission re-
ports that the weather after the spring
months proved too wet for planting in the
central provinces and Berari, and since
the seed has been put in the ground
there has been entirely too much dry
weather, and in many sections vegeta-
ton is being burned up.
When these facts are taken into con-
sideration, and allowance is made for
the increased consumptive power Of Eu-
rope this year, the position Of the mar
ifet appears very strong, and the conclu-
sion is forced upon us that those en-
gagged in the cotton trade will have the
advantage this season of operating upon
a rising market instead of falling one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
The Insurance. Companies - Per.
picking Problems.

From the New York Journal of Commercel
1t may not be amiSs TO remind our
readers that the mere holding of policy
in a company that by loss of its capital
is unable to respond to its undertaking,
is in effect, a complete Endorsement of
the insolvent Institution by the insured
himself. Thus, man has $685. 900 in
sured in five different companies, each Of
which has policy of $1,000. If he has
loss of SIC, 900 on the property the four
solvent companies will each contribute
81, 900 to his relief; as the fifth company
is insolyent and cannot pay its share of
the loss, he loses $1,000, receiving but
$4,000. This shows that in case of fire a
policy-holder may have more than twice
his actual loss insured in frst-class COM
panies, and yet may suffer from the in
solvency Of single underwater whose
policy he holds. The legitimate method
Of avoiding this is to surrender the
policy TO the insolvent company and
have it Cancelled. Where this cannot be
done, an Endorsement by the remaining
solvent companies OF their policies
agreeing in case Of loss to waive their
claim to average with the policy now re-
garded as worthless, will reach the same
result.
1t appears to US that an interesting
question may be raised whether, under
the bankrupt act, the policy-holders who
are thus compelled TO surrender their
policies for their own protection have
not legal claim upon the assets,of the
bankrupt corporations by the surrender
Of value or cost Of reinsurance. We do
not see why the claim is not as equitable
as a claim under the policy for the ac-
tual loss by fire. The policy is not like
an ordinary Endorsement which is rem
dered merely worthless by the insolvency
Of the undertaken, but It is an unsafe
to hold, and while held &C
tually substitutes the possessor for the
underwater who gave it. rendering his
estate liable for the amount it assures.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27

Charles - and Harry - stood
chatting in the corner of ballroom.
So, pharley," Said the latter, your
little Ellen got safe to New. York. /
saw her there last week, looking like a
beauty" f at .o8att o
81 dare say" returned Charles, for
| hear Osborne is so happy in his new
possession that he spares no expenses to
set her of to the best advantage.
"Tis true enough, and ! sometimes
wonder how you made up your mind to
part with her. +"
"Ohl am going to be married. you
know; and young ladies don't tolerate
any rivals near the throne. In fact |
expect to find happiness enough at
home. ars
I" "Ah very fine, but | should not won
der il, before long, you we're for getting
your beauty back again.
May be-" said Charles, Struggling
his shoulders; nous UerrORs.
And SO the two separated-while a
lovely girl who had approached behind
unseen, and had been an involuntary
listener, hastily retreated. The next
hOluihB piONuSSu bub lOilOMiuB SOIiC-
spondence:
No. |. / take an early opportunity to
request that our engagement may be con-
sidered at an end from this time. Your
principles would destroy all chance Of
happiness with you, even if the insult
ing manner in which you have allowed
yourself to refer to our connection were
not sufficient to produce the resolution
| have communicated. JULIA.
No. ?. / am entirely at loss to COM
prehend the meaning Of your note and
antil you cah give me a clearer idea of
what am accused, it is impossible for
me to defend myself await your
reply. CHARLES.
No. 3. You ask my meaning. Ali
Charles, you add hypocrisy to your faults.
If your conscience does not accuse you
perhaps it may be enough to mention to
you the name of Osborne y .JuLIA.
No 1. l am more than ever puzzled.
] never spoke to Mr.. Osborne but once,
and that was when sold him my yacht.
Pray let me know what you mean.
CHARLES.
No. 5. Your yacht2 and her name
Ellenl OH dearest Charles What a
fool have beenl Come to me directly,
and Tn'tell you'll can't write it iEI
Your own VA VII JULIA 4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
UP IN A BALLOON.
over tfie Mountains OF New Hamp
shire In BALLOON.


A correspondent of the Boston Jour
nal describes Kings balloon voyage over
New Hampshire as follows:
The first thing to attract our attention
was the brilliancy and glorious beauty OF
the autumn foliage. Hill side and noun
tain side were decked with foliage OF
every hue, golden yellow, rnby, flaming
scarlet, and all the tints of green. On
some of the highest eminences the ever
green formed a clearl y defined belt,
while below were all the bright, glowing
colors Of the foliage of decidious growth,
with here and there sprig of emerald,
which set off the other tints more bril-
liantly. The vast forest in our course
became boundless garden of beautiful
flowers, for the highest trees seemed no
more at our altitude than mere stalks or
bushes. The evergreen forests on Comp.
ton mountain could be likened TO
green, grassy slope, while the lower
lines Of birches, naples, oaks, etc.. fur
nished the most beautiful border of vel
low, scarlet and brown. 1t was a most
enchanting picture, and one which we
had with variations of place and scene
throughout our ride.
As we passed over the town
OF Denmark, which lies between Brown
field aud Fryeburg on the one side and
Bridgton on the other, we seemed to be
approaching Pleasant Mountain, a CON
siderable elevation lying in the northern
part of Denmark, but in getting near
the surface We happily found ourselves
drifting towards large village, which
we learned on inquiry to be Brighton.
Mr.. King had thrown out his dragrope,
and this was soon following us along the
ground. although we had been travel
ling at the rate of forty miles an hour or
more in the upper air their was scarcely
a pereeptible breeze below, and lsome
young men who came out and seized our
drag-rope, found no difficulty in hauling
us down to terra firma. Mr.. King had
no occasion to use the anchor even, and
at the suggestion of some of the citizens,
he permitted the balloon and its occu-
pants to be towed an eighth of mile or
so to the little green near the Brighton
House.
A crowd of several hundred persons
had by this time assembled, and Mr..
King and his companions were greeted
with three tremendous cheers as they
we're set down in safety, near the Brigh- |
ton House. The cheers unfortunately
frightened a horse left standing unhitch-
ed near the hotel, and as the animal at
to rush a top buggy along the
piazza ofthe house, general smash-up
Of both the vehicle and the posts Of the
piazza was the result. This was the only
lntoward event connected in any way
with the ascension.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
FOR SALE.
Lots For Sale in Ida City,
ON
Long Island, New York.

IDA CITY is SITUATED ON LONG IS
i land, IS miles from New York city. the
Long Island railroad running centrally
through Ida City. Lots there are hereby Of
fered for sal on the following terms: Fifty
dollars each, on q credit Of ten years, paya-
Bile in ton annual instalments-say S. % per
year on each lot. The parties own ng the
above property propose TO sell 70 the Southern
people one-half Of the lots, say 4O00 on the
above terms, without interest. The East
River Bridge Is now in process Of construo-
ton, 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 suns
in the purchase of these lots. Terms arc
easy, end within the reach Of all. Property
on Long Lland will rapidly increase in value
as soon as East River Bridge is completed.
Map Of the City Of Ida can be seen. ami
full information given, upon application being
made to HY, FONTAINE,
Corresponding Secretary,
No. - Madison street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
Probably Puture Of the Cotton
Market.

from the New orleans Pieayune, Of 2lst.
The range of prices for cotton con.
tinue to rule unusually low, considering
the position Of the staple and prospects
Of supplies in the future. The quota,
tions are not now 80 high as those quo
tations one month since, by lc. or more,
though there has been no material i'm,
proyement in the crops, and the supply Of
American pressing on the market has
not been large.
liverpool, the great authority in ths
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27

The approaching death of King Arch
thong H., of Old Calabar, is likely to
cause grievous mourning throughout his
dominions-not altogether, however, on
account Of His Majestys demise, but
because a large number Of his faithful
subjects are to be sacrificed on the fnne-
raj pile.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
Driving THE COWS.


Mower the meadows. sweet with hay,
Driving the cows home, fhi
Trips Marian May. .,-..
Tiniest Of feet. brown and bare,
Eyes like twin violets,
HGolden brown hair.
Light as fairy. proud as a queen,
Lips red as cherries
With ivory between.
Pure as Ally, fair as the dawn, IA G.
Timid and blushng,
! seH As fpwn. fY ZOE
Down by the brookside, under the bOughs,
q Dainty maid Marian
Drives home the cows.
Bess, Cherry, Dapple, and Brindle (he
rover)
Straying to gather
Fresh mouthfuls Of clover. f
Golden the sunset. deepening to gray,
As down the meadow path
o. Comes Marian May. uq II.4
Down by the brookside. under the boughs,
Dainty maid Marian
Drives home the cove. ialA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
The Melted Gold. silver aud Nickel.

The exainination Of the fused coin re-
ceived at the United States Mint in
Philadelphia from the Assistant United
States Treasurer at Chicago has disclos.
ed the fact that gold, silver and nickel
have been fused together. The chunks
Of rich material had evidently been
scraped up among burnt rags and crum-
bled bricks and mortar. 1t may be said
that hundreds OF dollars in gold are
fused into one solid mass with silver and
nickel. Some Of the gold coin, though
in solid masses, we're not melted. These,
TO the amount Of several hundred
thousand dollars, have been separated,
counted and placed to the credit Of the
United States Government Treasurer at
Chicago.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
AucTIoNEERS.

WE WILL COMMENCE OUR REGULAR
w fall trade sales at auction on TUES
DAY. September 5, ls7l, and continue them
three times week dnring the season. Our
numerous consignors. embracing every. line
hats, boots, shoes. notions, fancy and variety
goods. etc, will keep us constantly supplied
with every description of merchandise suita-
BILE for our market, thus Offering TO city and
country customers q rare opportunity TO re-
plenish stocks at prices far below regular rates.
Our regular sale days will be TUESDAYS and
THURSDAYS. Cash advances made on com
signments, and account Of sales rendered
promptly. A. S. ROBERTSON.
1877 Auctioneer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27

A LII LETTERS AND INQUIRIES IN
"a reference 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 10 the
property is perfect in me, and the adverfise.
ment and maps published correctly represent
the value and attractions Of the place
ll3-t JACOB THOMPSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
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,
Clocks, Jewelry. spectaciea, GOfd
Pens, HtlverWnre, etc.s at cost.
! mean what say. and everybody Is in
vited 10 try me.
Rnmember the place. No. All Main
street, under the Peabody Hotel.
good chance for Country Merchants.
Persons nssfing Sny Tefk len ior repair ~
OF It uil be sold according 70 law.
N-ls JOSEPH GOODMAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27

@BURYETTs COOKING EXTRACTS are the
best. Sold by all frst-class druggists
and grocers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
EDUCATIONAL.
KEBLE HALL.

REGIHS SESSION SEPT. l3, ls7l. CIRCU-
" lars apd cards at the book and music stores
and at keblc Hail. 1.g-f1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27
Grover & Bakers
POINTS OF EXCELLENCE.

Beauty and Elasticity Of Stitch.
Perfection and Simplicity of Machinery.
Using both threads directly from the spools.
No fastening Of seams BY hand. and waste Of thread.
Wide range Of application without change of adjustment
The retains is beauty and rmness after washing and m
Besides doing all kinds of work done by other Sewing Maohn
the most beautiful and permanent Embroidery and or
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-27

fo0ver the meadows. sweet with hay,
Driving the cows home, w fil
Trips Marian May. ..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-11-24
SELECTED S STORY
UNCLE PHIL IS RUSE.
BY FRANCES HBNsHAW BADEN.

You are quite sure you love her my
boy
''Aove her r? Why, uncle, I adore her
How could bel p it, seeing her every even
ing for three months pest, and listening to
= sweet voice? If you knew her uncle, you
wo1.- Lot ask sach ques,sc :. 1'o know
her is to love her, my beautiful, charming
Isabel p
care you perfectly certain you will know
her, Frank p asked Uncle Phil, with a
romical smile.
have Lot told you, uncle, that every
been spent with her ~
"Yes, that may be, and still you not
knoa her Whenever you have been with
her, she has been expe citing you, or some
other 20 ng fellow that she intended to
charm So you are acquainted with the
belle and beauty Miss Isabel Courtney .
but, my boy. have you ever gooe in on her
during the day, when she was not prepared
for callers p
sNo, sir, have not but"
"Never mind. Wait until finish, then
YOU 90 On with your rhapsodies Well,
Frank, you'll never know her until you see
her Only with her home folks. See and
know the daughter and sister, and then tell
me you know Isabel Courtney she acomon !;
and if still you are as much in love, and de
termined to marry her, will have to yield
You have not committed yourself?'
''No, uncle; although hundreds Of times
I have been on the eve of throwing myself
at her feet, aud declaring my love. My
promise given you never to marry without
consulting you, has restrained me But
really, uncle, think you are rather too
particular. I imagine it is this that has