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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
RAILROADS.
MEMPHIS g. HTTLER0CK R. R.
Change of Time-Speed Increased.

Oh"nSc vi lliho-opoou AuCrcas0u'
COMMENCING SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 1S1.
~ and until further notice. trains will run
daily as follows (city time);
Leave Hopefeld Opposite Memphis) $3.50 am
Arrive at Huntersville Top. L. Hock) $3.50 pm
RETURNING:
Leave go n. IN
Arrive at Hopefeld.. 4 ~ p. IN
The ferry-boat w,Il leave foot Of Union
street promptly at $50 am.
Freight train leaves Hopefeld on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 40 AM.
For tickets or information apply at the Com.
pany's Office, 5M Madison street. at ticket
office of the Memphis and Charleston railroad.
27S Main street. or at ticket Office Of the
Memphis and Louisville and Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad. 2S7lz Main street.
A. s. LIVERMURE,
Gen'l Superintendent.
C. p. OAKLEY. General Freight and
Ticket Agent. SGT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

70 Elepant rosewood pianos, each $Sgg TO ~ Nv
75 Elesant rosew' d melodeons, each SIo to gg Ise
20 Sewing Machines, each.......... s9e 70 5n9 ddS
10 Gold Watches. 9S9 NJ M M
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29
AUTUMN.

There Is glory on the earth to-day,
There Is o spirit In the changing trees,
There Is . soft, low murmur in my heart,
And on the breeze.
Sweet autumn sheds gentle influence now.
The world Is clad in beauty and In light;
The sunshine shilnmers softly through the trees,
Aud all Is bright
Some spirit has made love to every flower
That breafbes its love out on the passing breeze;
Some magic hand has thrown . witching garb
Upon tie trees.
For slI the blossoms blush-they seem rare gems
From the bright land Of dreams. In earthwaTd
fight,
Some scrsph's wing has swept the trees and left
CLEANS Of light.
Above n. bends the silent, cloudless sky,
And Ger its depth q lone bird wings its fight;
Seen for one mofncnt--thcn, like giided hops,
1t fades from sight.
The spirit Of the wind has struck his harp,
But altered IL the music Of the lay;
The notes are waiing, and the burden Is
Passing away"
We lore to Iinger out. The deep, blue sky
Seems nearer nov than when the summers here;
The rustIing Ieavesa melting mufmur cast
Upon the ear.
Yes. there Is music in the fallen leaves;
They breathe the spirit Of the mighty past;
They wake chord in each heart they sigh,
bright days fly fast"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29

A SINGULAR .TAILn1Recently
love-sick swain was paying court to
his Dulcina. She had smuggled him
into the parlor, and the darkness only
served to conceal her bushes while
John told the story of his love. The
muttered words reached the parental
ear, and coming suddenly into the
room, he demanded to know of Mary
who it was she had with her.
"It's the cat, SIR was the mumbing
reply,
Drive it out of here,n Numbered
pater familias.
sScat!" screamed Mary, and then,
soto voice: "John, new 3 little"
Johu set up a woful yowL
"That cat has got cold = remarked
the parent
John yowled louder than ever.
"Confoundit it, bringa light, andscare
the thing OUT
This was too much, and John made
. leap for the window, carrying glass
and frame with him.
"Thunder! whats catl" said the par
ent, contemplating the ruin affera light
was brought. II never saw anything
likei its tail is made out of boadclothln
as he viewed the fiuttering remnant
hanging from the window.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29

foreman gave notice that he was go
ing to set up in business for himself,
our mister came to me and said, that
in consequence OF my Keeping the
pledge he would make me foreman in
his place. I was to have five shillings
week extra for the first month, and
after that another five shillings a
week.
We were exceedingly careful and
thrifty, and soon paid off our debts
aud began to save. The house we
have something put by towards buy
ing moro. Haven't we, Mary.
Now, can you wonder that l call her
my "good angel!' She taught me to
read and write, she maintained
when l was out of work, she obtained
work for me when I wouldn't seek it
myself, and 1t was consequence of her
making nie PROMISE to become tee
totler that when the foreman left I
stepped into his place; its through
her that ] arn the owner of house,
aud to her l owe it that I am not an
outcast and a vagabond.
The old saying is a true one -
"There is nothing on this earth SO
good as good wife,"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29

BEAUTIFUL THouGHT.-There is
but breath of air and beat of the
heart between this world and the
next. And in the brief interval of a
painful and awful suspense, while we
feel death is with us, that we are
powerless, and he all powerful,
and the last puisation here
is but prelude of endless here
after, we feel that in the midst of the
stunning calamity about to befall US,
that earth has no compromising good
to the severity ofour loss. But there
is no grief without some benefcient
provisions to soften its intensities.-
When the good and lovely die, mem
ory of their good deeds, like the moon
beams on the stormy sea, light up our
darkened hearts, and lends to the sur
roundings beauty SO sad, so sweet,
that we would not, If we could, dispel
the darkness that environs us.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29
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CONSCIENCE.

When Richard III. of England was
about to commit one of those bloody
deeds that has made his name foveyer
Infamous, he bade his conscience avaunt
and Shakespeare tells US that when the
horrible transaction was done he sad;
Nv conscience bath thousand several tongass,
And every tongue brings in a tale,
And every tale condemns me for viiislL.
And this same Richard at the bat
tie of Bosworth Field was so weighed
down with the oppression OF conscious
guilt that he could not fight WELL
whilst Richmond, buoyed with the
conscious justice of his cause, fought
like a lion and prevailed. Macbeth,
when he went to murder Duncan, was
SO troubled by his conscience that ev-
cry whisper Of the night wind startled
his guilty mind. Innumerable other
examples could be given, proving the
power OF conscience
Why, the very nature OF things tells
us that we must have some moral
guide or we would be continually, aye,
always going astray, and would De
wrecked amid the storms of desire and
passion. The ship that plows the
ocean wave with SO much beauty and
grace, if left without a pilot to guide
her through the storm, never would
reach the haven where she would be.
And SO it is with MAN. God IN alI-
wise creation of him has provided
him with a pilot to direct his course
through the raging pillows that beat
to and fro upon the tempestuous ocean
of life, to steer him safely over the
tempestuous waves of passion and de.
sire; and this pilot isconscience- Ana
with all his striving to cast aside, this
conscience still will haunt him, giving
him no peace of mind; and without its
guiding power 10 one can enjoy true
happiness.
Yet still there whispers the still small voice
within,
Heard through Gods silence and rlery's ei1
Whatever creed be tanght or land be trod
Mans conscience l. the oracle Of God.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29

A philosopher says that the truese-
cret of earthly happiness is to enjoy
pleasures as they arise; for that man
who can keep his eye upon the bright
present, while it is bright, tastes the
cup of sweetness prepared for him;
but we are prone to look forward to
dark objects while we should be en-
joying those that are more agreea-
BILE.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29

Profanity never did any man the
east good. No man is the richer, OF
happier, or wiser for it. 1t COM
mends no one to any society It is
disgusting to the refined; abomina-
BILE to the good; insulting to those
with whom we associate; degrading
to the mind; improbable, needless,
and injurious in society.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29

"YoU have considerable floating
population in this village, haven'tyou"
asked a stranger of one of the citizens
ofa village on the Mississippi aWell,
yes rather" was the reply; about
half the year the water is up to the
second-story window
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29
HEaE is the Yankee recipe for gen.

uine old pumpkin pie:
Stew the pumpkin as long as pos
sible, until the juice is all dried up;
strain through a colander. and add
milk and cream to proper consist
ency; sweeten with half sugar and
half molasses; add a little ginger
eggs are useless; -four makes them
pasty, and stewing them and strain.
ing the juice and throwing it away.
takes off all the sweetest part of the
pumpkin.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29

As an Atlantic Judge was admins
tering sentence. the prisoner en-
couragingly remarked:-"Go in,
old bald head" This was more than
the Judge could .sbear," and the
sentence was appropriately lengthen-
ed.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29
A lover Of the 1boss pi" says:

Take your pale custard out Of sight;
Hang up your squash to dry;
Who caters for my appetite;
Must fetch the pumpkin pie.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29
ALBANY BATH H0uSel

vTyHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
II fully inform the citizens Of Albany and vi
entity that he has taken charge of this Establish
ment, and, by keeping cloan rooms and paying
strict attention to business, expects to suit all
those who may favor him with their patronage.
Having heretofore carried on nothing but
First-Class Hair Dressing Saloons,
he expects to give entire satisfaction to all.
er rChild,en aud Ladies' Hair neatly cut
and shampooed. JOSEPH WEBER.
y3n33tf.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29

RATHs OF ADVERTISING PER rrAn !:
One Column. 500; Half Column, see; Quar-
ter Column, $35.
Transient Advertisements per Square Of ten
lines or less Of this sized type, first insertion,
So ; esch subsequent insertion. 81.
A square is one inch in space down the col
umn, counting cuts, display lines, blanks &e., as
| solid matter. No advertisement to be eonsiaeked
less than square, and all fractions counted y
full square. All advertisements inserted for .
less period than thres months TO be regarded .
transient.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-09-29

There Is glory on the earth to-day,
There is spirit in the changing trees,
There il u soft, low murmur in my heart,
And on the breeze.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
THE Ell VINO CATALINA

is invaluable in Weakness and Debility. II re-
lieves Morning Languor and gives freshness to
both mind and body; sharpens the appetite, and is
not followed by any unpleasant reaction so com
mon to whiskey bitters
II cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Costiyeness,
Bilious arrangements, Collie, Cramps, flatulence,
Diarrhg, Dysentery, Nausea, Vomiting, Morning
Sickness, Heart Disease. Nervous Irritability.
Liver Complaints, for which it is used in all hot
climates with great success) Diseases Of the Kid
neys and Bladder, Skin Diseases, either caused by
other diseases or impurity Of the blood, Dcspon-
dency, Rheumatism, Gout, Gravel, and Whoop-
ing Cough for which it is famous. and as a Ton
c in Consumption il has no superior in the world
Thousands believe themselves cured by il. But
we do not claim that it will cure Con sumption
but we are sure that if taken freely in time it WILL
preyentit.
Its so very agreeable 20 the sto ach Of the weak
and delicate. Elegant for Colicy and CRYING chill
dren, relieving eostiveness and fatulence " it'll
marked prOmptness.
I'M. NJ. CONRAD &CO.
10 Light street, Bait, Nd, Gen. Agts. L. s.
Ec- Office Of the Company As ). Howard 81.
For Sale by W S. MASON. Druggist AZ
jane ), lS7l-6ia. CHARLEsTOWy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
VIII Also Buy Black Oak Bark

That is properly taken and cured, and pay CASH
for il at tie rate of SIX DOLLARS PER CORD
delivered at my SUMAC AND BARK MILLS,
WINCHESTER, VA.
DlRECTI0NS.-Com peeling the bark
as the sap starts in the spring, and in tax
ing it peel as much Of the tree as possibe-even
the large limbs-for the young, tender bark is the
best.
After it is peeled it must be piled up loosely,
allow the air to pass freely through it, and per-
fectly dry it. The outer or rough side must
Arrays be kept up, in order TO protect the inner
feshy side from the weather-which being the
part used, must be kept bright and not allowed to
mould or get wet, which Injuries its color.
GERMAN SMITH.
Juna FIN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

"Since tits more important how we live
than how we die, and since death ismerely the
arrival at the end Of jouuey-the beginning e,
progress and history ofthc Journey determining
what the arrival is tobe, we shall DO Wen to
dismiss our borrowed trouble with regard 90
the manner ofour departure out of the world.
and be solicitous only with regard to the right
discharge Of present duty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
LUMBER! LUMBER .
LUMBER

I AN now receiving at my yard for the Spring
l trade, large and varied assortment of
JOIST, SCANTLING, INCH PLANK, &c.
Having made arrangements with Mr.. Phillips
of Kearsley 4 Sheerer's Factory, | am now pre-
pared to furnish at short notice and reasonable
prices, DRESSED FLOORING, WEATHER.
BOARDING, LATH, DOORS, BLINDS, Frames,
Moulding. &c.
Plasterng Lath and Best MARYLAND White
Washing Lime always on hand. Building Lime by
the Car load at IS cents per bushel. tine lot of
Oak Shingles justreceived
W.. HAWKS, Agent.
March Is, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

lilo took her fancy when he came; he took
ar hand he took kiss he took no notice Of
the shame that glowed her happy cheek at this.
He took TO coming afternoons; he took an
oath he'd ne'er deceive be took her fathers
silver spoons; and after that he took his leave
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

Ererg Drop Of the Sarsaparillian Resolyentcom-
mUujcates through the Blood, Sweat Urine, and
other fluids AID juices Of the system ne rigor Of
ifs for repairs the wastes Of the body with new
and sound material. Scrofula, Syphilis, CoRsUmP-
ton, GIoads'ur diseases, Ulcers IN me throat,
Mouth T,am0rs Nodes ia the Glands and other
parts Of Tee system, Sore Eyes, StramOrOWs DIS
Charge from he Ears and the r0rst forms Of Skin
diseases. E-Huti0ng, Fercr Sores Scdld Head, Ring
Worm, Sab Rt-Va Erysipelas, Acne, Black Spots,
Worais o., tbc Fic,h TuH,ors, Cancers ~ the Womb,
and gI rc0tsuiIg and painful discharges, Night
S,-eafs. Loss Of Sperm and az ,rdstes Of The hfe
principle, are nth iH me curatiUe range Of this
.-oHdcr Of Modern Chemistry, and fer dGys' use
rW pr0re 90 Gay person HsiHy . for either Of these
forms Of disease ifs potent p0rcr to cure them.
If the patient, daily becoming reduced by the
wastes and decomposition that is continually pro-
crossing. succeeds in arresting these wastes, and
repairs the same with new material made from
healthy bOcl--aud this the Sarsaparillian will
and does sccurc-a cure is certain; for when once
this remedy commences its work of publication,
and succeeds I'm diminishing the loss of wastes, its
repairs viii Dee rapid.
Not only does the Sarsaparllian RcsOlvent ex-
Gel all known remedial agents in the cure of Chron-
&c. Scroiuious. Constitutional, and Skin diseases ;
butt is ,he only positive curetor
KIDNEY AND BLADDER COMPLAINTS,
Urinary and Womb diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy, Stoppage % Water, lncoutinence Of L rine
Brichts disease, Albuminuria. and in all cases
where there are deposits, or the water is thick,
cloudy, mixed with substances like the white of an
egg or threads like white silk, or there is a NOR
bid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bOnedust
deposits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

An old gentleman was sitting upon the brink
Of river, fishing most patiently. suddenly a
vicious little dog stole up behind him, and
gave him a spiteful snap through bis pan'a-
looms "Whew p exclaimed tie old fisherman
"I'ye got bite at last
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
REMOVED

To RooM oN "MAREET House SQUARE"
Harness, Saddles &c Brides,
MANUFACTURED or REPAIRED
Al ChaTleStolrn, Jefferson County,
TyNHE undersigned respectfully announces to the
citizens of Charlestown and vicinity, that he
is constantly making and repairing Carriage, Gig,
Buggy, Coach and Wagon, Harness, Saddles,
Brides Halters, &C., in the most durable manner,
and the most modern style Of workmanship, and at
short notice and upon d" living" terms. My work
commends itself. All ask is share Of the public
patronage.
va. Shop on Market House Square.
April 10, '66. HENRY d. MIDDLEKAUFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
Notice to Sufferers by the Flood
in the Shenandoah River.

RY order of the Board of Supervisors, the
- sufferers by the food Of the Shenandoah
river last year, are requested to furnish the
said Board, at their next regular meeting
the amount Of their State and State
School Tax Bills, either paid or unpaid, for
the year 1870, on Personal or Real Property
either destroyed or materially injured by the
said food. The object of this information is
to secure a return Of the said Taxes, if paid,
aud relief from their payment, if unpaid,
under the provisions of an Act passed by the
last Legislature Of the State.
GEORGE H. TURNER,
Clerk of Board Of Supervisors.
Oct 81, lS71-until Reg. meeting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

a Boston gentleman who could not waltz.
offered a young lady one hundred dollars she
would let him hug her as much as the man ljI
who had just waited her. It was a grol offer
and showed that money WAS no object 10 him,
but they put him ont Of the house 50 hard that
his eye was quite black.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

An Indiana paper asserts, after carefully
sounding public opinion, that those men who
catch feas, and after depriyi0g the poor things
Of their legs, sell them for fax seed, must stop
it, as the people won't bs humbuggsi any Ion
GER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

In response to an inquiry Of a scientific pub
location, Whence come feas % Western
Journal says it does not care a pickle, but
would ike to know where in thunder they 50
when You 20 for them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

Mrs. Darlington was induced 10 80 to a cir
Gus the other evening. She never means TO set
foot in one again. The extortious some Of the
performers. threw themselves iuto quite upset
her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

Sir, you have broken yonr promise said
one gentleman to another.
"Oh, never mind, l can make another just
exactly as good.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

A widower being asked his opinion Of second
marriages, said that as good wife was gin
from the Lord, i, was wise and right to re-
plsnish as often as the supply gave out.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

IN editor in Michigan talking Of corn, pro-
fcsses to have a couple Of ears fiteen inches
long. Some folks are remarkable for the
length Of their ears.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

Il is said Of one who rememberedeyerythins
he lent, but nothing that he borrowed, THAI be
had lost half bis memory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

An Iowa wife put starch in Der husbands
beer, thinking It was arsenic and was surprised
because it didn't stiffen him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
"TLL SCREAM YOU TOUCH ME :

What is the difference between a wagon
tire and bOop-skirt One eucircles the fci-
Ices the other don't.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18
SPRIEG lTD SUMMER GAMPhHH !
House Building, sc.

I HAVE an efficient Corps of Workmen, and am
prepared 20 construct Houses and 10 execute
all Work pertaining to the Carpentcring Business
in the best manner, OF the best materials, and as
expeditiously as anybody else. l will contract 10
erect Houses, furnishing all the necessary mate
rials, If desirable to parties. The Work hereto
fore done by me in and around Charlestown attests
whether or not understand my business. Per-
sons proposing to Build, or to have work Of any
description, in my line, DONE may consult their
interests by calling upon me. Respectfully,
Feb. I, 1870. SAMUEL MY Frs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

IF a man throws huge stone at bis wifc's
head, would he escape punishment on The plea
that he only meant to rock her to sleep?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-18

What is tho difference between High
Church Episcopalau and a Baptist Ouc burns
wax candles and the other dips