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hue, perfectly visible to the naked eye,
but of an indescribable nature. The
elements seemed to be pouring through
n funnel upon the earth. The volume
gathered in force and velocity as it con-
tinued to move in southeastern di-
rection. Rails were sent whirling
through the air with terrible force,
branches were torn from the trees, and
houses unroofed on its march. Its final
destination has not been ascertained.
Its fury was probably spent in O short
course. The amount Of damage done
is small in comparison with the terror
inspired At one time a river of fire
seemed to be pouring into its vortex,
filling the observers with CONSERVATION,
and making the superstitious believe the
day Of final judgment at hand. 1t at
one time covered surface space exceed
ing one hundred feet in diameter. One
man, Mr.. James Danforth, who stood
awed by its grandeur, was caught within
its folds, and only secured himself from
being traslated, like Elijah, by throwing
himself prone on the earth and holding
fast to the shrubs around him.
All who witnessed it agree that it was
the most terribly grand spectacle they
had ever beheld.
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A Paris Horror.

Paris Cor. London Globe.l aau .rI.
heard yesterday thisincident related
and am quite satisfied it is true. A few
days after the overthrow of the Com
mune, member of the National Assem-
bly, had the curiosity to go to see some
of the female captives of Paris confined
at Versailles. Shortly after entering a
yard in which two hundred or three hun
dred of them were assembled, one of
them in dirty garments, caught him by
the arm and cried, You shall not leave
me, M" He tried to shake her off,
but she clung tighter and said, Do not
leave me, for God S sake Look at mel"
He looked at her, and exclaimed in as
tonishment, Gracious heavensl Ma
dame -. You hereT' He recognized
in her friend, a lady of wealth in Paris.
She burst into tears and told her tale.
On Thursday, the 25th of May, fighting
having ceased in her quarter, she went
out and called at the shop of a dyer, to
inquire about some things she had given
TO be dyed. On leaving she found her
self among several women, who were
flying before a band of soldiers crying
Stop them; they are petroleusses. The
women were surrounded, and she with
them, and she, in spite Of her earnest
remonstrances, was with them and many
others sent to Versailles. They were
made to go on foot, and what she suf-
fered from fatigue and thirst and agony
of mind no one, she says, can imagine.
At Versailles all her efforts to commu-
nieate with her friends and family were |
vain, for no one would believe that she |
was a lady and not an incendiary. The
NJ. p, of course, hastened to get her re-
leased. But for him she might have
been sent with her fellow prisoners TO
colony, or, like some of
them, shot. Her family in Paris we're
at her absence, but never sup
posed that she could be among the pc
troleusses of Versailles, and so made no
inquiries there. The lady is convinced
that many of her fellow-prisoners were
as innocent as she, but says they we're
treated with as much cruelty as those
whose guilt was undoubted.
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General Lees Tomb.

A Lexington correspondent of the 22d
says:
Hundreds of people visited on yester-
day the tomb of Lee, which is in the
basement of Lee Chapel. The neat
marble slab which covers the vault, the
simple inscription ("Robert Edward
Lee Born Jan. IS, lS07-Died October
II, 1870, the railing of black walnut
(the posts capped with marble) and the
decoration of flowers, evergreens and
immortelles, impressed every one with
the exceeding good taste with which
everything has been arranged. But we
had opportunity on yesterday of judging
what the tomb will be when the design
of the Memorial Association is carried
out Valentine. the gifted young sculp-
tor, had placed near the tomb his model
in plaster of the sarcophagus which the
Lee Memorial Association propose to
place over the grave. 1t represents
General Lee as asleep in the nightly
bivouac, beneath the stars, and his mill
tary cloak around him, and one hand
resting lightly upon the sword that lies
at his side. The face is copied from the
hurst which Valentine made just few
months before General Lees death, and
which has been pronounced, by family
and friends, speaking likeness. The
posture is easy and graceful, Gust the
position in which the old hero used to
sleep,) the couch on which it rests is in
scribed with the coat of arms of Vir-
rinia aud other appropriate devices.
In a word. the model is a grand tri-
umph of art, and has elected the most
unbounded expressions of enthusiastic
approval When the plaster shall have
given place to the pure marble, and the
plans of the association for remodeling
the room shall have been carried out, it
viii be q memorial worthy Of the great
ehieftain, entitlsd TO take rank with the
finest similar works iu the world, and
will place the name of Edward Valen-
tine alongside Of the great masters.
The executive committee of the Memo
rial Association have adopted the model
and directed It's execution.
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watering.PIaee FIirtations.

Ihe doves are at the ewaterlng-places,
and flirtations will be the order of the
day and night for sometime to come
This, according to pleasant writer, is
about the programme:
The lightness and ilightiness the ad.
vancing and retreating; the fight and
pursuit; the halfaverted glances that 90
the swifter to their mark; the coquettish
ways with dress and smile and look and
speech; the tantalization on the one side
and the desperation on the other; the
skillful Intervening of moonbeams and
music into the campaign; the delicious
torments and the lovely cruelty; the af-
fectation Of Indifference where all is
passion, and of preference where there
is nothing bat the cold mockery of pride
and pique; how will not these various as
poets of hirtations present themselves to
the quiet observers this season, in the
deep parlors, in the retired places on the
lawn, on the benches that face the SER
pentine paths, on the moonlit-verandahs
and everywhere, where opportunity
opens to those who know how to put it
to prompt service Nobody firts on the
sand. If the wave and the burning
sand we're not the sure death of even an
affected sentiment, that harlequinade of
flannel, and barefoot at that, would help
the solitude to choke it completely down.
But at the hotels the flirting is positively
desperate. Missher in bathing suit little
realizes how much of her power she
owes to the fingers that have fashioned
her wardrobe and distributed it over her
lovely person. And poor, bewildered,
bedeviled Benedick will tremble with the
emotion some little dancing witch has
kindled within him for her own amuse-
ment, and will run up his motto at once,
Death or double life" They will fly
from Saratoga to Newport, and from
Newport to Long Branch, as birds hop
from spray to spray, she calling him on
with her little low whistle that has such
magic for mischief in its compass, They
tell us that actual marriages sometimes
grow out Of these Irritation campaigns;
we should as soon look for fruit where
the thistledown went dancing from the
stem, instead of the prickly spines which
we know to be there still. Yet grapes
made by some miracle can be gathered
there. The landlords care not, so that the
fun continues fast and furious enough to
swell their charges and make bank ac-
counts fat and substantial. No more
do we, except as, for want of all other
occupation in term of almost dissolv-
ing heat. these little q6dires de c@ur
come in with picturesque sort of appe-
tite to enliven hours that would other
wise be claimed for slumber and dreams,
perhaps more idle than even these unre-
alities.
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Enoch Arden Outdonc.

Prom the New York Standard. June 26.l
Twenty-seyen years ago young and
interesting couple were married in one
of the principal villages Of Queens
county. The bride had been the belle Of
the village, and the groom, one and all
said, wonld yet hold a commanding po-
sition in his county. Time passed, but
for some unknown cause the young mar
ried people did not prosper. At length
the California fever broke out. Our
young friend, imbued with the idea that
his fortune could be made in the new
country, left his young wife and his two
children for the then unknown Eldorado.
a few letters, and then the wife lost
track Of her husband For four years
she waited and mourned, and then for
the sake Of her children, who needed a
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. coIumu or Fire ana cloud.

From the Springfield (MO.l Leader.l
Last Wednesday week Dame Nature
put on fantastic airs about five miles
east of this city. II was something in
the nature of a gigantic whirlwind.
About halfpast two o'clock in the after
noon. men at work on the farms of Mr.
Morton and Mr.. Merritt we're startled by
a strange sound like that of rushing,
mighty wind. For a moment the under
strata of the atmosphere seemed per
fectlv moiionless. Then it began a cir
eular motion with increasing velocity,
gathering and taking upward sheafs Of
wheat and every light substance on the
surface. A eylendrical volume Of dust
was formed, reaching far into the heav-
ems. There then seemed to be pouring
into it continuous stream of smoke,
clouds, or some substance Of an azure
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Written for the Public Ledger ]
TWILIGHT.
Ne w hh NUN Es
Publisher and Proprietor.


The eastern sky is darkly plumed
In shadows of the night beneath;
Ere while the west has now assumed
!. Tho rose pluck'd from Aurora's wreath.
And now the darkness thick'ning round
O'er hill and dale proclaims the hour
When warbling birds their rest have found
And hush'd their songs in leafy bower.
'Tis twilight; nature seems to bow
And gently rest in Vesper's arms;
And all is still except just now
The mocking-b bird the dark grove charms.
But she does not this lone night seem
In her accustomed mood to sing,
But now she seems, as in a dream,
To mem'ry troubles past TO bring.
Birdie now cease, you cannot add
One drop to my deep sea of wOel
You cannot make my heart moro sad,
RI For deeper wound no heart can know
But now, perhaps, in your sad note,
Sweet pity and compassion dwell
Go sing to hearts that lightly dote-
To me you sing fun'ral knell
Or sing to me your happiest lay;
Perhaps twill teach me to forget
oh cease! you sing as if to clay;
All mem'ry still will linger yet
IT'S hush'd; but now the whip-poor-will-
(Her lOud-toned voice echoing where
The shril grasshopper's tongue grows still
At sound of softly-leaping harel
AS if inspired by sorrow, leaves
Her nest to sing at set of sun.
Thus It's with man-his bosom heaves
With sorrow most when day is done.
OLIVE BRANCH. w. IL. NJ.
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Fetch ON Your Rats.

Adam Belper keeps tavern in ALE
gheny. One gloomy evening a stranger
presented himself about bedtime and
asked to stay all night.
Certainly" said Adam, eyeing the
rather seedy-looking stranger. " If you
take breakfast, it will be youst one
dollar"
"But l have no money" said the man,
I'm dead broke, but if you will only
trust me.
"Ab," said Mr.. Belper, II don't like
that kind of customers. / could fll
mine house every night. init that kind,
but dat won't help me run dis house. "
We'll" said the stranger, after a
pause, "have you got any rats here2"
"Yes," said Adam, you'd better be-
lieve We have. Why, the place is alive
nit dem.
WELL" rejoined the man, "Tll tell
you what to do. If you let me have
lodging and breakfast, I'll kill all the
rats tomorrow
"Donel" " said Belper, who had long
been desperately annoyed by the num-
Der of old Norways that infested his
premises. So the stranger, q gaunt,
sallow, melancholy-looking man, was
shown to bed, and no doubt had a good
sleep. After breakfast the next morn
ing Mr.. Belper took occasion in a very
gentle manner to remind his guest of the
contract made the previous night.
"What, kill rats Certainly" said the
melancholy stranger. Where are they
the thckestY'
"Dey are pretty dick in the barn
yard, answered Adam"
" WE'LL let's go out there" said the
stranger. " But stopl Have you got
piece of hoop ironY'
A piece about fifteen feet long was
given to him, and he examined it care
fully from one end to the other. Ex-
pressing himself entirely satisfied,
finally, with its length and strength, he
proceeded to the barn, accompanied by
Mr.. Belper and quite party of idlers,
who were very anxious to see in what
manner the great rat-killer was going
to work Arriving there, the stranger
looked around little, placed his back
firmly against the barn-door, and raised
his weapon.
" Now" said he to Adam, I'm ready.
Fetch on your rats
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NOTICE TO SHIPPERS

CLEVELAND. ONO. May %. 1871.
To Shippers from Memphis. Tenn;
MIR. ISAAC c. MEAs0N has been APP
pointed Sole Agent of the South Shore Line
at Memphis. He will work via Evansville,
New Albany and Cincinnati by river. and via
Memphis and Louisville railroad lino-all rail.
All other agencies in Memphis Of this line
have been discontinued. Bills of lading for
freight shipped over this line must be signed
by him. as no other party has any right or au-
thority to give bills of lading for the line in
and none but his will be recognised.
o. B. SKINNER.
Sl-l06 Gen'l Manager South Shore Line.
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RAILROADS.
MEMPHIS g. LITTLE ROCK R. R.
Change of Time Speed Increased.

Change of Time Speed Increased.
COMMENCING SUNDAY. JUNE A, 1871.
" and until further notice. trains will run
daily as follows (city time)
Leave Hopefeld Opposite Memphis) $3.50
Arrive at Huntersville top. l.. kock) 80 pm
RETURNING:
Leave Uuntersyillc.. a 100 a. M
Arrive at HopeGeld.. 4:20 p m
The ferry-boat will leave foot of Union
street promptly at 80 am.
Freight train leaves Hopefield on Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 40 am.
For tickets or information apply at the Com
pany's office, 81 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, 237h Main street.
A. S. LIVERMURE,
Genl Superintendent.
C. p. OAKLEY, General Freight and
Ticket Agent. 8-l0S
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LIFE INSURANCE.

Milton p. Jarnagin. l.. d. McKisslok. l
President, Vice President.
G.. ii. DenisOn. Secretary.
Dir. W. X. Hodges and DIR. John Pitman,
Medical Directors.
Jarnagin h Frayser, Attorneys.
William Ruiin, General Agent.
X. =. Boiling, General Supervisor Of Agency.
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A San Francisco Ku-Klux who wanted
his friends to have the money wrote the
check for his income tax, Pay to High
way Robber, or bearer"
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BURNETT's COOKING EXTRACTS are the
best. Sold by all frst-class druggists
and grocers.
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SUMMER RESORT.
M A M M o TIL CAV E

HNHIS W0RLD-REN0WNED WONDER Is
Il situated in EdmondsOn county. Kentucky.
seven miles from Glasgow Junction, on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad. Stage
coaches are in waiting for all trains. from the
North or South, 10 convey passengers immo-
diately to the Cave which is but one hour and
twenty minutes drive over a nice road, and in
view Of the most I.f
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PREPARED T0 FURNISH MUSIC

(brass and string) for balls, parties, picnics,
professions, etc., at the shortest notice and
on the most reasonable terms. Apply at the
Barber shop 2S2 Main street, Bethel Block.
A-1Og A. MOTLEY, Agent.
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JOB PRINTING.

The new KatIrOad Map printed ON
Cards. BiIl.heRds, Letter-heads, Cir
cuIars and Envelopes.
English. German and Hebrew Job
Printing neatly executed. ll3-eod-t
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MISSOURI VALLEY
Life Insurance Company,

MEMPHIS AGENCY, June 8, 1871.
A I A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
"A Directors of the Missouri Valley Life In
West Court street, the above named officers
were unanimously elected. Being aesirous of
extending our business in this locality, we in
vite the especial attention of those desiring
insurance TO some peculiar features of our
company, viz: Our State indOrses our poll
cies. making assurance doubly sure; policies
TO the amount of $4,000 are exempt from
claims of any party; whether the policy be for
the benefit Of wife and children. or r creditor.
II is also exempt from any taxes. No extra
charge insuring females. Call and examine
before you insure.
S6-il0l RUFFiN Il BOILING, Managers.
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NOTICES.
N o It i @ e.

lHE STOCKHOLDERS IN THE BLUFF
CITY INSURANCE COMPANY arc
hereby notified that the Board of Directors
have this day made second call of ten per
cent. on the capital stock of said Company,
payable on or before the 18th of July next.
92-lOi G. S. FENNER, President.
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BEAUTIFUL FOREST SCENERY.

Having recently leased the hotel at the Cave
for a number Of years, have reftted and re-
furnished il, and now take pleasure in inform
ing the pleasure seeking public that nothing
will be left undone that would contribute to
the pleasure and comfort of visitors.
The grounds around the Hotel have been
laid of for all the popular games Of the day:
CrOquet, Base Ball, Billiards, Etc.
have also procured the services Of one Of the
best bands in Kentucky, which will, at the
call of visitors. discourse music in the ball
room or Cave. There is fine hunting in the
forest around the hotel. and excellent fishing
in Green river, which is but half mile
from the hotel. My bar is supplied with the
best of Kentucky brandies. whiskies. foreign
and native wines, cigars. etc.
There shall be nothing left undone that ex-
pense or labor can do to make this. or the
future. one of the most fashionable resorts on
the continent. The scenery in the vicinity of
the Cave is picturesque and grand, and is
alone worth visit to this place Of pleasure
and curiosity.
ID. L. GRAVES, Proprietor.
w. NJ. LYONS. Clerk. ellis
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I AM PREPARED TO PILL ALL ORDERS
i promptly at my mill, on Front street, above
the bayou.
0-lO7 q. NJ. NENABLE.
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HOME AGAIN.

NHE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY
music-lOving public. that he has returned to
his old home, and is now
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GROCERIES,
LUMBER.
Lumber, Laths and Shingles
PRICES REDUCED.
LUMBER

Cypress so per 1000
Dressed weather -Bo9rding.----.....-. u 50
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-11

gable for small steamers as far up as Clin-
ton, in Anderson county, and furnishes a
medium for the transportation of lumber,
grain &C., by flatboats, to all the counties
mentioned. The Hiwassee, another tribu-
tary Of the Tennessee, is crossed at Charles
ton by the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railroad, its mouth being a few
miles below Steamers frequently run up
to that point, and, numerous fiatboats, la
den with the products of the country,
come down from above. fl sff@ElT
We will add, that on all theIabove rivers
together with numerous smaller streams,
there are,almost numberless sites for mills
and other manufactures to be driven by
water power. ...-.,-,
Thus we. have presented in us perfect a
manner as our space will permit, the va
rious mediums of transportation to which
our rlpeople have access. The Tennessee
river can, and, We have no doubt, will be
made navigable for steamers as far East as
Knoxville the entire year. If this were
done it would add very materially to our
facilities for cheap transportation. This
would be great encouragement to our
producing classes, and our products might
be tiodbled ina few years. ~s'aF -"
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

WAsHINGToN, April 10.-The Blodgett
and Goldthwaite case was discussed.
The kuklux bill was reported from the
Judiciary Committee with verbal amend
ment that the law terminate with the next
session of Congress.
The democratic side willEbe brief in an
guing the kuklux bill, which viii probably
pass by Thursday.
The proceedings indicate an adjourn
ment on Saturday.
Scott spoke in opposition TO Blodgett.
Sherman opposed both Blodgett and
Goldthwaite.
Hale's bill providing for nearly univer-
sal amnesty was referred to the Committee
on the Preidents Message-the only live
committee in the House. An early and
favorable report is possible.
Bills We're introduced allowing the Mem
phis and Savannah railroad to enter prIblic
lands; granting lands to the Selma and
Gulf railroad, and also to the Kansas CITY
and Memphis railroad.
The amnesty bib passed under a suspen-
sion of the rules.
The bill withdrawing public lands from
market failed by vote of 81 to 102
The following passed by vote of 120 to
2l: ~s,1ffsf Er1
ResoIrcd, That this House reaffirms the
resolution adopted on the 18th of Decen-
Der, 1870, by the House of Representatives
OF the 4lst Congress, declaring that
form points to the abolition of
the internal revenue system. which was
created as war measure to provide for ex-
traordinary expenses, and the continuance
of which involves the employment. at the
cost of millions of dollars annually. of an
army of assessors, collectors, Supervisors.
detectives, and other officers, previously
unknown, and requires the repeal, at the
earliest gay eonsis.ea. ;a s.a VIII Win tne mainte-
ment, of all stamp and other internal
taxes, and that property adjusted rates
should be retained ON distilled spirits, to-
bacco and malt liquors so long as the legi-
innate expenses Of the government require
tas tass coileeiipp Of any sum from iPternal