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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-22

The strong points supporting the use of Eel
while it takes immediate held upon the sys-
TEN, in stimulating the Liver, regulating and
strengthening the muscles of the Heart,
Stomach, Lungs, &C., it has no facilitating
effect under any circumstances; and while
its continued use is marked by the general
toning of the system, without producing con-
stpating effects, it may be stopped at any
time without the usual disagreeable effect fol.
lowing the discontinuance of some otherwise
valuable toncs. These characteristics are
particularly valuable to consumptives and
other debilitated invalids, and are peculiar to
this preparation. decl9t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-22

Those who wish to purchase presents for
their gentlemen friends should call and ex-
anime the large stock of furnishing goods for
sale at the stores of S. w. Huntington Co.
in Augusta and Gardiner. +3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-22
DON'T BUY
A Sewing Machine

FINILL you have examined the different kinds.
i The first one you come to may be good. The
next one may be better. Try SINGER before
deciding. dec22.t3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-22

The daily AVERAGE Of
machines made by the
Singer Manufacturing
Co. during the whole
year of 1870. and this
average has greatly in.
creased this year.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-22

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
vesuvius in Agitation.

Up TO the 26th of March, says the
Atheneum, Vesuvius had ceased almost
to be active for ten days; but from that
date it has been putting out great force,
From the new cone stream Of lava de-
scended to the foot of Vesuvius on the
Sd of April; while the grand cone, which
has never been completely silent, threw
out columns of stones, which covered
half the circuit of the crater, and some
times arrived halfway down the noun
tain. Such is the report of the guide,
Giovanni Cozzolino, while Professor Pal
mieri adds what follows: "The grand
cone has never ceased to throw out
stones and sand with occasional detona-
tions, and fire might have been seen by
any one who looked over the edge of the
crater to admire the beautiful sublimates
with which the walls of the interior are
tapestried. The interior of this cone
has a cylindrical form, and is about
twenty-four meters in depth; from this
issued the greatest quantity of lava.
From the bottom Of this cone rises an
other smaller one to the hight of four or
FIVE meters, which sends out small jets
of lava, with sharp whistle like that OF
a steam engine. Since the beginning OF
the month Vesuvius has presented a
magnificent spectacle; the lava has
flowed down into the Atrio del Cavallo,
and has reached nearly TO the Crocella
thus again covering a portion of the
path which leads to the base Of the grand
cont"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12

American fashion is reviving the an
cient mania for fine and costly laces
Light, dark and black silks, and evening
dresses of every color and shade, are
universally trimmed with it. The ad
miration Of this beautiful gossamer trim
ming is like contagious fever, and at
tacks all womanhood, from the miss in
her teens to the aged grandma. And
while its use demonstrates the revival OF
refined taste, its expensiveness is always
great. Point d'Alencon and Chantilly
laces are considered the most desirable,
as they are the most costly. They are
light gossamer, and of rich, creamy
tint. a New York firm offer piece Of
Alencon lace, eight yards long and an
eighth Of yard in width, for $4,000.
The border is woven in royal lilies, and
is dotted with imperial bees Sets Of
berthes, nounces and handkerchiefs
range in price from $1,000 to $1,000.
Chantilly lace hounces cost from 500 to
$3.50 per yard Guipure and Duchess
laces are less expensive, and are exten-
siyelv used.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
A RIVAL TO DEXTER.
How n Sacrament TO Butchers HOrs'
has Risen TO Fame.

has Risen TO Fame.
From the San francisco Bulletin. April 27.l
Bonner is the envy Of half the world,
because the scrubs cannot get ahead of
Dexter. According to recent accounts,
Ex-Governor Stanford is to be the envy
of the other half, because a horse re-
Gently transferred from butcher cart
has come into his possession, and already
trots a mile in 2:l5. This fact-if it is a
fact-makes that particular piece of
horsehesh worth round hundred thou
sand dollars. A small item for the
owner, but very considerable consider
alton for poor man. The horsemen
are in raptures of delight. But it turns
out that the horse is not thoroughbred,
but a hack of doubtful lineage, which
owes little to good breeding. 1t would
be singular commentary on the train
ing of blooded horses if this unknown
cob, embarrassed from butchers cart,
beats them all. What are we to do with
the horse maxim that blood will tell "
after this seeing that it signifies so little
after all? We believe that there is
soow somewhere about the harbor of San
Francisco which can beat the fastest
yacht which has ever made its appear
ahce in these waters. And now we have
tie next wonder: Stanford horse, ,whilom
Of butcher-cart associations, can throw
dust at 2l in the eyes of Bonner's horse,
and the latter is no longer the prince of
lorsehesh. The following particulars
are taken from Sacramento paper;
| Yesterday morning, at the park, the
mysterious" Stanford horse was driven
around the track in a sullzy by " Yank
Smith, who has the animal in his charge.
| The first half mile was trotted over at
Moderate speed, but on the last half
nile Smith let him out, and he crossed
he score at 1:07. Keeping right on, at
| slower trot till the last half mile was
.eached, the wonderful horse was again
Urged to his speed, and made the last
half mile in l:07t. His time was noted
liz several reliable and experienced
Iarties, among whom may be mentioned
Charley Shear and George Gilbert. Le-
And Stanford, the owner of the horse,
vas also on the ground There is no
doubt about this time having been made,
land it is the fastest on record. A well
known sporting gentleman who saw the
trial offered to wager $1,000 that he could
take the horse for week and drive him
a mile in 2:l5. The horse has some
what romantic history, and, like many
bipeds in this country, his elevation
from hard work and obscurity to fame
and ease has been rapid and remarkable.
Not many months ago he did service in
butcher cart in this city and was sold
for the paltry sum of $3.50. Stanford
paid $4,000 for him, and could probably
get $4,000 now for his bargain. The
pedigree Of the horse is in dispute, but
those who have the best reason to know
state that he is a st. Clair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
The Mississippi River.

A correspondent of the st. Louis Re-
publican says: Colonel Walton, one of
the engineers associated with General
Thompson, calculated yesterday that
one-sixth of the whole volume of the
river is turned through the break at New
Orleans. 1t would be very easy matter
to turn perpetual stream from the main
river through this break to Lake Pom
chartrain. The fact is, the whole river
would go through here if allowed to do
so. 1t is a hundred and forty miles
nearer to the salt water than by way of
New Orleans to the mouth down at the
Balize. 1t is lucky for this country that
the rise comes principally from the
southern streams, for if the big MUDDY"
and Upper Mississippi had Joined in
swell at st. Louis and came down here
on top Of the southern freshet, the whole
of the valley lands would have been
covered with food such as was seen by
DeSoto, when the river was first dis
covered.
This thing will happen some day, and
there will not be speek Of dry land
anywhereabetween Cairo and the Gulf,
except on the high bluff points. Every
foot put on the top of the levees is just
so much added to the bed of the river.
The proper plan would be to keep the
river down instead of keeping it up.
Every outlet that can possibly be found
ought to be encouraged, and as many
streams as possible started to relieve the
main river and convey the water to the
Gulf. A small per cent. of the expense
Of keeping up the Mississippi levees
would open half hundred outlets, each
of which would become good navigable
canals, suited the greater part of the
year for purposes of transportation. The
bayous are here now that we're here two
centuries ago, and with a little improve
ment could be rendered immensely val
liable to the country, besides helping the
old river down on its way to the ocean.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
Labor Conducive 10 Long Life.

In view of the short duration Of life
entailed by some occupations, it must
be regarded as a eonsoling, yea, sub
lime fact, that labor in general does not
tend to shorten life; but on the con-
trary, by strengthening health, lengthens
life; while on the other hand, idleness
and luxury are productive Of the same
results as the most unhealthy occupa-
ton. DR.. Guy. an Englishman, in cal
culating the average duration Of life in
the wealthy classes, arrived at the very
surprising result, with regard to adults,
that the higher the position in the social
scale, the more unlimited their means,
the less probability Of a long life.
We have so long been accustomed to
consider the possession Of riches as the
best guarantee for physical welfare, that
many will be surprised to hear from Guy
that the probability Of the duration Of
life lessens with regard to adults in each
class Of population, in the same degree
as the beneficial impulse for occupation
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
sam Houston.

William Schouler, in the Boston Jour
nal, describing the late Sam Houston as
he appeared while representing the State
Of Texas in the United States Senate,
says: "When not speaking or writing, he
sat in his seat with long-bladed knife
in one hand, and piece of wood in the
other, whiting. Go when you would
into the Senate gallery, and look upon
the Senate, you would see him working
with his knife upon piece of wood, and
around his chair would be the chips he
had cut off. He did not appear to be
making anything Of use or ornament
from the block he was whiting, but cut
steadily on until he had used it up, when
one of the pages would bring him another
piece. He appeared to be very kind
hearted man, and fond of children. He
was great favorite with the boy pages,
and frequently you would see one or two
of them standing by his desk, talking
with him. The only peculiarity about
his dress was vest which he generally
wore when in Washington. 1t was made
of the skin OF some wild beast, with the
fur outside. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12

The New York Leader is discouraged
about female journalists: They are not
fitted for the work, and cannot do it.
And as for taking the risk Of introduc-
ing them to editorial rooms and giving
them charge Of departments of paper,
why, it would be suicidal. For our part
we would as willingly open the door TO
his Satanic Majesty as to a single one of
them for wherever they have gone there
has been scandal, Generalization, and
general trouble. In short, we reassert
and we think experience has proved,
that man has exclusive right TO Journal
ism, and will have until such time as
woman becomes strong enough to forget
that she is woman while attempting the
part Of journalist. Those who essay the
pathway OF the. profession without the
ability to comprehend or give expression
to its first principles we have no sympa-
thy with. We may pity If they be sui
cidally inclined, but dead or slive we
cannot grant that they are capacitated
for the work Of journalism"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
MEMPHIS TENN FRIDAY EVENING MAY 12 1871

lacking. If person who for a long
me has lived in active life retires from
BUSINESS, it may be taken for granted,
Fith probability of ten to one, that he
lad seized the most effective means to
horten his life. We may smile at the
Ioap-maker, who, after having formally
retired from business, went nevertheless,
bn each day of soap-boiling to his work
shop; but It must also be acknowledged
that his instinct did not mislead him.
OF all conditions of life, idleuess is the
hardest for nature to combat; and this
is especially true of persons who have
accustomed themselves to busy life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
Il. wHITMORE.
Publisher and Proprietor.
From the Commercial lM
A LAMENT FOR ALICE CARY.

Oh sweet wild flowers of early spring,
Pale hyaciuth and daffodil,
And tender blue-eyed violet
Growing beside the shady rill,
Sweet pansy with the look of thought,
And lily of the valley fair,
Bend low your heads in sorrow
And look of sadness wear;
For she who loved You best of all
Hath no more need of earthly flowers;
But where the bright immortelles grow
She cannot miss love like ours.
Fair meadows. shining in the sun,
And forest dark with mistletoe;
Bright rivers flowing TO the sea.
Laughing and rippling as ye go;
he will not welcome you again
With the sweet sunlight of her love;
For by the rivers of delight,
Through pastures green, her footsteps rove
Sad hearts that ache for sympathy,
Bruised reeds, bent by life's stormy wind,
The tenderest heart that beats for You
No more the broken chords may bind.
And in the blossom laden air
/ seem to hear a sad refrain,
A low and thrilling monotone
0f"Never moro on earth again"
Still rising higher, till angels catch
The wailinR notes, they turn to joy,
That the sweet singer lost TO us
Is in the Masters best employ, D
And "nevermore" to suffer pain,
Nor pass the valley we call death,
Nor breathe again these earthly damps
: 40 -'' S''"'- : b. M. JORDAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
KILLED in THE PULPIT.
A Minister Murdered and the Con
gregafiOn Dispersed at the muz
xle of a Revolver.

A Minister Murdered ana the Con
gregatiOn Dispersed at the Muz
zte OF u Revolver.
From the Fort Smith New Era, April 24.l
The most damnable outrage heard o.
for a long time was perpetrated last
Saturday at Choeoville, quiet and -four
ishing village in the southern part o.
this county, near the Indian line. VIZ
have the following particulars from Hon
L. Il. Henderson, Superintendent o
Public instruction for this district, who
returned this evening from visit tC
Waldron, and passed through ChocovillS
yesterday as the murdered man wai
buried
On Saturday morning. as the Rev. Mr.
DeChamp, of the Missionary Baptist
Church, at Chocoville, was about to oper
religious services, and while the congre
CATION was still gathering, ruifiad
named Handley entered the meeting
house, revolver in hand, and approach
ing the minister asked him his name
On being told, Handley leveled his re
volver at Mr.. DeChamp and fred fou
shots at him, three of which took effed
in the head and one in the arm, killinl
him instantly.
The demoniac assassin then wheelel
around, and leveling his revolver at tn
congregation, drove them out Of tf
house with curses and imprecations AM
threats of death.
The affrighted people, of course, hal
tily fled in every direction. The mut
derer then leaped upon his horse, tif
close to the building, and galloped Of
He has not yet been captured. AS p
the cause of the murder, the following ;
told: The man Handley, who has prev
ously borne notoriously bad charactel
some four years ago interrupted, in
most scandalous manner, religious
meeting at which the unfortunate Df
Champ officiated, for which offense TIP
latter had been indicted before the granp
jury, tried, and fined fifty dollars. Hand
ley went off to Texas soon aftcrward,
where his deviltries also made it too hft
for him, and from whence he returned
recently to imbrue his hands in the
blood Of a good man in the appalling
manner stated.
Great excitement exists all through
out the county at the fearful deed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12

Aninsane woman rushed into a school
room in Richmond, Va, few days ago,
and told the afrighted teacher that she
had been sent to teach the children gym
nasties; and, the teacher being afraid TO
object, she put the children through a
series Of the most extravagant antics,
after which she quietly departed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
LOUISVILLE ROUTE
NORTH AND EAST.
Winter Schedule.
Takes Effect January 9th, 1871

BrOWnsvilIe AccOmmOdatlon leaves uAlIy
(except Sunday at 4:l5 pm.
Daily through train to Nashville and Chat
tanooga without change of cars. Leave at
7:45 pm; arrive in Nashville at 3 Am,
Chattanooga at 7: 10 pm, next day.
Depot at head of Main street.
Ticket Office, 25711 Main street. one door
north Of Jefferson.
The train leaving Memphis att .45 pm. runs
daily. The lis am. train does notrqn on Sun
day. Both trains run through to Louisville
without change. Elegant sleeping ears run
through on the Las pm. train from Memphis
to Louisville, connecting at Louisville With
through cars to Philadelphia, Cleveland. But
one change from Louisville to Baltimore,
Washington City and Boston. Berths and
staterOoms, in through cars, can be engaged
at the Ticket Office. 255zS Main street.
]. f. BOYD, Superintendent:
Jas. SPEED. Ticket Aren't. 9-62-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12

The wives Of men of sentiment are not
always the most appreciative women.
Jean Paul represents Siebender as read
ing one of his beautiful imaginings to his
wife, who listened with eyes cast down
and bated breath. AS he closed, the
sharer of his joys beamed forth with:
Don't put on your left stocking to-
morrow, dear; / must mend that hole in
II -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
Masonie-erand OrIent of Franee.

In 1869 the Grand Orient Of France
granted Masonic charters 10 negro lodges
in Louisiana. The Grand Lodge Of that
State then formally interdicted any Ma
sonic communication between bodies
under its jurisdiction and said Grand
Orient. Afterwards the Grand Lodge
of Virginia took the same action. The
Grand Orient Of France issued a circu-
lar that it is anti-Masonie 10 discriminate
on account of color. The Grand Master
of Virginia declined to receive the COM
municatiOn, on account Of interdiction.
In this action the Grand Lodge now sus-
iains him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
NOTICES.
Notice to Stockholders.

OrFrcE MEuFHJs AND ONO RAILROAD Co.,
MRuPHIs. TKEE., April l6, 1911.
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
IN Tuesday. the 18th day Of May next, TO dis
euss and take action upon important matters
touching their interests.
Arranremenis for transporting stockholders
70 and from the city At that time will % made,
s,0I iue notice given at an early day.
iIy ordef Of the Presldent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
STABLE,
SOUTHERN
Livery and Sale Stable,
ras Jenerson ST., Memphis, Tenn.

mHE UNDERSIGNED. HAVING RE
Gently added to his stock some Of Bruce
best buggies and a number Of good saddle and
harness horses, IS now prepared 70 carry OF
fhe husiness of n frst-class livery stable. a
bandsome turnout can be had at any and al
zines. JESSE A. FORREST.
M. B.--A large stock of horses and mules
constantly on hand for sale. Good accommo-
dslions for stock Of all descriptions. l4l-6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
JOB PRINTING.

The new Railroad Map printed ON
Cards, BIIl.hcads, Letfer-heads. Cir
cuIars and Envelopes.
English. German and Hebrew Job
Printing neatly executed. fls-eod-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
BOYSTEB, IRRELEVANT 4 CO.'S
Real Estate Sales
Trust sale.

mr.. NJ IA
DY VIRTUE OF A TRUST DEED ~ NE NE
ID executed. and recorded in the Register
Office Of Shelby county on Sd Of Noyemn,er,
1869, in book rs, page 14s. etc.. will sell 20
the highest bidder, for cnsh TO carry cut tne
real estate conveyed to me therein, to-wit;. "A
certain tract or parcel of land in shelby
county. Tennessee. in the Buntyn tract, on
Memphis and Charleston railroad, near Bun
tyn station; beginning. at the point Of north;,
west Intersection Of 6oodwyn and Midland
avenues; thence north, with west boundary
Of Goodwyn avenue. eleven chains and ninety,
four links; thence west eight chains and
twenty links; thence south eleven. chains and
ninety-four links; thence. cast eight chains
and twenty links; containing 79-l0O acres
more or less. Sale on
Monday, eess OF May,
AT the Real Estate Exchange of Royster,
Trezeyant & Co.. northeast corner OF MalH
and jefferson streets, Memphis, between II
O'Clock a. m. and 2o'clock p IN. Title believed
to be perfect, but / sell and convey only as
Trustee. JOHN P. TREZEVAANT, 4
Trustee.
RoYsrEp, TnEzEvANr & Co.. Auctioneers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
]. E. SPENCER & CO., NEW YORK,
MOST PERFECT,

MOST PEREECT,
Natural. Artificial help to the human eye ever
known. They are ground under their own su-
pervision, from minute Crystal Pebbles.
melted together. and derive their name,
Diamond" on account of their hardness
and brilliancy. The SCIENTIFIC PRINCI-
PIE on which they are constructed brings the
core or center of the lens directly in front Of
the eye, producing clear and distinct vision,
as in the natural, healthy sight, and prevent
ing all unpleasant sensations, such as glim-
mering and wagering Of sight, dizziness, etc,
peculiar to a others in use. They are mounted
in the finest manner, in frames Of the best
quality, Of all materials used for that purpose.
Their finish and durability cannot be sur
passed.
CAUTION. - None genuine unless bearing
their trade mark stamped on every frame.
eB- W. Q. BYRD, Jeweler and Optician, is
sole agent for Memphis, Tenn, from whom
they can only be obtained. These goods are
not supplied to peddlers. at any price;
1Q-ood-14-1a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12

BURNETT's KALLIsToN is the best cos
metic and skin beautifer in the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Merchants National Bank

OF MEMPHIS,
At Memphis, in the State of Tennesse.
At Close of Business, April 10, 1871.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
ssz.4i6 50
State OF Tennessee, s
County Of Shelby. s.
CALL.
MASONIC TEMPLE OF MEMPHIS.
CALL.

IT HIRD CALL.
TlHR THIRD CALL OF TEN PER CENT.
Il Il hereby ordered 20 be paid By The Stock
holders Of the Masonic Temple Of Memphis.
nt the Office OF the Secretary Of the Temple,
Room No. 3. corner Of Madison and Second
streets. over Steever's drug store. on
Monday. May Ist. 1871.
As soon Is this call Is collected. the Temple
will be placed under contract.
By order Of the Directory.
II. n. HfGBEE. Presideni.
A. J. WHEELER. Secretary. -. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-12
Weekly Public Ledger,

First insertion ion................S1 90 per square.
Subsequent insertions.-........ oO
Eight lines of nonpareil. solid. constitute a
square. rft.ls..l...
Displayed advertisements viii be Charged
according to the sPAOE occupied. at above
rates--there being twelve lines Of solid type TO
the inch. 8HIfta t4Hsts
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.
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. WHITM0RE,
Publisher and Proprietor.