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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-27
THE MARYLAND
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF BALTIMORE, no, 10 soUrn ST.

ALL POLICIES N0yFoRFEITABLE
D'si'eads .laRaaly gf'er tie first Var
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Prirs Going 90 Europe.

The adjournment of Congress, close at
hand, has sent off in advance that nu-
merous class which will go to Europe or
to California, or take cottages some
where, or begin to make up their ward
robes for warm weather. Every year the
emigration to Europe is greater, and
now, since the British have built large
vessels to carry passengers cheaply, ex-
peditiously and almost iuxuriously, it is
about as cheap for one who is aequaint-
ed with the modes of foreign travel to go
abroad as to stay at home. The Ma
tional Williams, White Star or Inman
Lines carry frst-class passengers for
from $l30 to $3.50 both ways across the
ocean. This, in the case Of the National
Line, is only five dollars a day for board
and transportaton-about the same that
one pays at a cheap watering-place. The
rejuvenation Of France, which is said to
have proceeded with remarkable rapid
ty, has added zest to American travel
across the Atlantic; for, after all, the
representative American prefers to
spend his time in the French capital
rather than in soberer and more suggest
i've places of Germany or England.
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MEMPHIS TENN: WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUNE l2. 1872

goaded by the fell purpose of seeing
every place in Europe, ascend some
| height, buy load of the beautiful inlaid
woodwork, perhaps row over to Capri and
stay five minutes in the azure grotto,
and then whisk away again, untouched
by the glamour Of the place. Enough
that they write delightful spot in their
diaries, and hurry off to new scenes and
more noisy life. But the visitor who
yields himself to the place will soon find
his power Of will departing Some satiri-
cal people say that AS one grows strong in
body here he becomes weak in mind. The
theory do not accept; one simply folds
his sails, unships his rudder, and waits
the will of Providence or the arrival of
some compelling fate. The longer one
remains the more difficult it is to 90.
We have fashion-indeed, ] may call
it habit-of deciding to go and never
going. 1t is a subject of infinite jest
among the habitues of the villa who
meet at table, and who are always bid
ding each other good-by. We often go
so far as to write to Naples at night and
bespeak rooms in the hotels; but we
always countermand the order before
we sit down to breakfast. The good
natured mistress of affairs the head of
the bureau of domestic relations, is at
Lher wits ends, with guests who always
promise to go and never depart
There are here gentleman and his
wife, English people, ofdeeision enough,
| presume, in Cornwall, who packed
their luggage before Christmas to de-
part, but who have not gone towards the
end Of February-who daily talk of CO.
ing, and little by little unpack their
wardrobe. as their determination oozes
out. 1t is easy enough to decide at
night to 90 next day, but on the morning
when the soft sunshine comes in at the
window, and when we descend and walk
in the garden, all our good intentions
vanish. 1t is not simply that we do not
go away, but we have lost the motive for
those long excursions which we made at
first and which more adventurous tray-
elers indulge in There are those here
who have intended for weeks to spend a
day on Capri. Perfect day for the ex.
pedition succeeds perfect day, boat load
after boat load sails away from the little
Marina at the base of the cliff, which
we follow with eyes of desire, but-tO-
morrow will do as well. We are power
less to break the enchantment. -" Sam
terings, By Charles ID. Warner.
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sorrento.

/ am sometimes in doubt what is the
spell Of Sorrento, and half believe that
it is independent Of any thing visible.
There is said to be fatal enehantment
about Capri. The influences of Sor-
rento are not so dangerous, but are al
most as marked. do not wonder that
the Greeks peopled every cove and sea-
cave with divinities, and built temples
on every headland and rocky islet here;
that the Romans built upon the Grecian
ruins; that the ecclesiastics in succeed
ing centuries gained possession of all
the nights and built converts and mon
asteries, and set ont vineyards, and
orchards of olives and oranges, and took
root as the creeping plAnts do, spreading
themselves abroad in the sunshine and
charming air. The Italian of to-day
does not willingly immigrate, is tempted
by no seduction Of better fortune in any
foreign cline And so in all ages the
swarming populations have olung to
these shores, filling all the coasts and
every nook in these almost inaccessible
hills with life. Perhaps the delicious
climate, which avoids all extremes, suffi-
ciently accounts for this; and yet have
sometimes thought there is a more subtle
reason why travellers from far lands are
spell.bound here, often against will and
Judgment, week after week, month after
month.
However this nay be, It is certain that
strangers who come here aud remain
long enough to get entangled in the
meshes which some influence, know
not what, throws around them, are in
danger Of never departing. ! know
there are scores Of travellers who whisk
down from Naples, guide-bOok in hand,
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NoBoDY,s DARLING.
n. WHPTMORE,
Publisher and ProprietOr

Little and pallid, poor and shy. ff,tf
With downcast look in her soft gray eye,
No scornful toss OF a queenly head,
But dropping bend of the neck instead!
No ringing laugh, and no dancing feet,
No subtle wiles. and abandon sweet
No jewels costly, and no garments fine
She is nobody's darling-but minel
No Dolly Warden coquettish airs;
No high-heeled boots to throw her down
stairs; a-..sa.aa1saal
No yachting jacket and nautical STYLE
With sailors hat that she calls her /" tile.
But lady" Is stamped on her quiet brow;
And she crept in my heart, can't tell how.
Not made to dazzle, not born to shine
NObody's-nobody's darIing-but mine!
No saucy, ravishing, girlish grace,
But a settled calm on the sweet, pale face;
= No sparkling chatter and repartee;
Very silent and still is she.
White and still is my pearl Of pearls,
Yet to me she seemeth the queen of girls;
Why love her / can I define,
For she's nobody's -nobody's = darling but
mine. KS
Were riches hers, or beauty rare,
She would lose her charm, because less fair;
Were rings to shine on those fingers small,
They could not add to their grace at all.
She would learn to smile and to speak by rule,
In the foolish book of Dame Fashions school
And the world to spoil her would soon combine;
Nsw she's nobody's darling-but mine
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Insect instinct.

A correspondent gives a touching in
stance of insect instinct:
] found q cOckroaeh struggling in a
bowl of water. | took a half peanut
shell for a boat. put him into it and
gave him two wooden toothpicks for
oars and left him. The next morning I
visited him and he had put a piece Of
white cotton thread on one Of the tooth
picks, and set the toothpick up on end
as a signal of distress. He had hair
on the other toothpiek, and there that
cOckroaeh sat a-6shing. The cockroach,
exhausted, had gone TO sleep. The
sight melted me TO tears. never had
to chew leather to get q soul was
born with one. / took the cookroach
out, gave him a spoonful of Cruel, and
he left That animal never forgot that
act, and now my house is chOck full of
cockroaches.
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aBevare of Vidders, sammy ;,

A case which seems to have caused
| intense amusement TO everybody con-
eerned, came before the Judges in the
Queens Bench at Westminster. Hall
recently. A young gentleman had made
an agreement with his aunt not to marry
a widow with three children, he being
at that time about twenty-three years of
aye, and in consideration of the agree
ment his aunt settled upon him a small
matter Of three hundred pounds year.
He did not. marry the widow, but his
aunt grew tired Of paying the allowance
and stopped it. He therefore brought
his action on the agreement, and 1t was
eontended on the aunts behalf that the
instrument relied on was revoeable n
that lady at her own will, there having
been no legal consideration. The judges
held, however, that the fact Of the plain.
tiff having foregone the domestic happi-
ness be had promised himself was a
sufficient consideration to make the
agreement good in law. 1t was further
urged that contract to refrain from
marrying was against public policy.
Mr.. Justice Blackburn pointed out
that this was not a contract to refrain
from marrying altogether, but to refrain
| from marrying a particular lady. But
lsaid the defendants counsel) if a man
does not marry the woman he loves, the
likelihood is that he viii not marry at
all. Mr.. Justice Blackburn held that
that was too romantic for court Of JUS
tice. There is (he said case reported
where certain property was, according
to the terms Of win, to be forfeited IL
lady married Scotcnman. She did
so, and the court held that the property
lapsed. The testator, no doubt, meant
particular Scotchman, but the words
we're sufficiently general to include all
Scotchmen. The Lord Chief Justice
said the conrt were OF opinion that the
agreement was not invalid for want Of
consideration, or as being in restraint Of
marriage and against public policy.
The young gentleman therefore gained
his case. We wonder what the feeling
Of the "vidder must be2
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SPRINGS.
SWAYNE'6
MAMMOTH SPRINGS.

HNHIS BEAUTIFUL. PLEASANT AND
l. economical summer resort is near Spring
vile Depot. on Memphis and Louisville Rail-
road, eleven miles east OF Paris, Henry county,
Tenn. Only seven hours from Memphis and
eleven from louisville. Excursion or half
fare tickets from Memphis, Mason. Browns
yille Bell, Humboldt, Milan, TrezevaDt, Nc
KenEie, Paris, Clarksville and Bowling Green :.
Hacks from Springyille to the Springs ,f;Is
miles by a shady ridge road, meeting the morn
ing trains. .,
Enlarged accommodations and hot and cold
baths. No style TO pay for.
Board NJ good as the country affords. Per
day, 80; week, $40; month, $50. Children un-
der ten years and servants halfprice.. e.
Daily Mail and Express Offices at Spring
vile, where address Proprietor Swaync' s
Mammoth Springs" or 10 their care. 62-l40
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Few readers can be aware, until they
have had occasion to test the fact, how
much labor and research is often saved
by such a table as the following, the
work of one now in his grave. If history
is poetry, then here is poetry personi-
fed"
1907. Virginia settled by the English,
1914. New York settled by the Dutch.
1920. Massachusetts settled by the Pu-
ritans.
1924. New Jersey settled by the Dutch.
1927. Delaware settled by the Swedes
and Firms.
1886 Maryland settled by the Irish
Catholics.
1886 Connecticut settled by the Puri-
tans.
1889 Rhode Island settled by Roger
Williams. lTgI fafF 4
1850 North Carolina settled by the
English.
1870 South Carolina settled by the
gEf Hugenots. t A aG
1852. Georgia settled by Gen. 0glethorpe
1871. Vermont admitted to the Union.
1892. Kentucky admitted into Union O.
1893. Tennessee admitted into Union.
1902. Ohio admitted into Union.
1911. Louisiana admitted into Union,
1916. Indiana admitted into Union.i q <
1918. Illinois admitted into Union.
1919. Alabama admitted into Union.
1920. Maine admitted into Union.
1921. Missouri admitted into Union.
1890. Michigan admitted into Union.
1886. Arkansas admitted into Union.
1916. Florida admitted into Union.
1916. Texas admitted into Union.
l847. Iowa admitted into Union.
l84S. Wisconsin admitted into Union.
1850. California admitted into Union.
1859. Oregon admitted into Union.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-12
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
Lots For Sale in Ida City,
ON
Long island, New York.

IDA CITY is SITUATED ON LONG Is
i land, 50 miles frOm New York city, the
Long Island railroad running centrally
through Ida City. Lots there are hereby Of
fered for sale on the following terms: Fifty
dollars each, on a credit of ten years, paya-
Bile in ten annual instalments-say s. 20 per
year on each lot. The parties owning the
above property pre- pose to sell TO the Southern
people one-half Of the lots. say 1000, on the
above terms without interest. The East
River Bridge is nov, in, process, Of construe-
which New York is situated. with Long Is
land.
This is good opportunity for any person OF
this section of country TO invest small sums
in the purchase Of these lots. Terms are
easy, and within the reach Of all. Property
ON Long leland will rapidly increase in value
as soon as East River Bridge is completed.
Map Of the City Of Ida can be seen, and
full Information given, upon application being
made 10 NY. F0NTAINE,
responding Secretary,
No ~ Madison rtroet.
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DISTRIBUTION.
Worth Your Attention

A FARM OF FORTY (40) ACRES, WITH
"A house, barn. stock and carriages, large
orchard and plenty Of small fruits lone OF the
ing or the raising Of fine tObaccOl, with n cash
premium Of $4,000. Ten OOl building lotsi
with a cash premium Of $1,000 each. Also,
fhirty-three tS3l fine building lots. all located
81 each, are offered. and will remain on salt
until July S0th. The premiums viii b. imme-
diately awarded. This Is a cash sale Of valua-
bic real estate. and not lottery a few live,
sion allowed; 10 per cent. discount on All Or
ders for ten OF more shares. Shares sent by
mail on receipt Of price. Address,
4. Il. HENRY, Agent,
Lock BOx So, New Haven. Ct.
sj-ll0-eod
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Judge or second Ohnncery Court,

1 hereby announce myself candidate for
the Office of Chancellor of the Second Chan
Gerry Court of Shelby county, subject TO such
action as the Democratic Convention may take
in the matter. Election first Thursday in Au-
gust next. l70-tI W. L. SCOTT.
GEO. W. WINCHESTER is a candidate for
Judge of Second Chancery Court, subject to
nomination of Democratic Convention. Elec-
tion first Thursday in August. 1872. este
SAMUEL P. WALKER announces himself
as n candidate for the Office Of Judge Of the
Second Chancery Court, subject TO the action
of the Democratic Convention. Gate
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ANNoUNcEM ENTs.


We are authorized TO announce Captain
PEYTON J. SMITH, of Covington. as can-
the counties of Upton. Fayette and Shelby.
subject to the action Of the Convention. este
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-12

MARCUS j. WRIGHT is a candidate for
reelection to the Office of Sheriff of Shelby
county at the ensuing August election, SUBJ
ject to the action of the Democratic Conyen-
ton Of June Goth. Nt 48-f
GEORGE L. HARRIS is a candidate for
Sheriff of Shelby county, subject to the action
of the Democratic Convention. 45t
A. P. CURRY announces himself as an in
dependent candidate for reelection to the
office of Sheriff for Shelby county. Election
August. 1872. He respectfully refers to the
merchants and lawyers of Memphis as to his
fitness to hold the office 40-te
CHAS. L. ANDERSON is q candidate for
Sheriff of Shelby county, subject to the de-
cision Of the Democratic Convention. l27-te
We are authorized to announce Colonel j..
A. FORREST as a candidate for Sheriff Of
Shelby county at the ensuing August election,
subject to the Democratic Convention. 2lt
In answer to many inquiries / hersby an
thoriZe you TO announce my name as a candi-
date for sheriff of Shelby county, at the Au-
gust election, 1872, subject to the action Of
the Democratic County Convention.
l6-te B. Il. BALL.
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To the People of Tennessee.

In response to the call of many leading
citizens of the State, hereby announce my
the Supreme Court, made vacant by the resig-
nation of Hon. I. A. X. Nelson. Election
first Thursday in August next.
ROBERT MCFARLAND.
Morrigtown. Tenn. 1)-te
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10 the People of Tennessee.

il of a popular desire. efficiently general
and influential to control my actien in the
matter. hereby announce myself q candi-
date for the Office of Judge of the Supreme
Court, made vacant by the resignation Of
day in August next. j. B. COOKE.
[. ChattapOoga March IL 1872 Ii-ta
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A CARD.

A LII LETTERS AND INQUIRIES IN
n reference to Ida City and the purchase and
sale Of lots should be addressed % Hy. IOn-
taine, Corresponding Secretary, No. l9 Madi-
son street, Memphis. Tenn. The title 70 the
property Il perfect in me, and the advertise
ment and maps published correctly roprcgent
the value and attractions Of the place
l13-fl JACOB THOMPSON.
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ROBERT f. LOONEY is a candidate fol-
Congress, subject to the decision of the Demo
cratic Convention. 5l-te
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For county Trustee.

A. WOODWARD is a candidate for re-elec-
tion to the office of Trustee Of Shelby county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
County Convention. 25-t
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For Privilege Tax Collector.

j. HARVEY MATHES is a candidate for
reelection to the office of Privilege Tax Col
lector for Shelby county. subject to the Demo
cratic Convention. 47-te
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NJ nR. HINSnN

DOEs PLUG TEETH so WELL THAT
IL the plugs don't fall ont or teeth give way
any more. the good Lord having endowed him
shall remain in Memphis until taken TO Elm
wood: / therefore invite all who wish 20 re-
tain their teeth through life 20 cal and they
will be treated as gentlemanly as heretofore.
: HIS Office and residence 2l3 Main street.
MAY u. 1872. l5l
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Jeff. Davis Bail Bond = Bcecher
on IL.


From the Tribune, May %, 1871
Mr.. Beecher, in reply, spoke substan-
TALLY as follows:
Brother, stand upon this question
of the punishment of Davis just where
| did two years ago. Ifit can be proved
that he was privy to any scheme OF as.
sassination, or that he cruelty violated
the laws Of war, | say let him be tried
and condignly punished. Here there
was some applause, which Mr.. Beecher
promptly checked, saying: Hear all |
have to say, and then applaud at home
if you want to. But if he is charged
with any offense, let him be tried for it.
And | say that to detain man in prison
for months and years without trial is
atrocious. 1t is contrary to all consti-
tutions, and all laws, and all justice. /
have felt profound modification over
the fact that such thing was done in
this land of liberty and law. And l
honor Mr.. Greeley and Mr.. Gerrit Smith
for interposing to prevent the con-
tinuance OF such a crime. If it
had been necessary l would have be-
come bail myself. Here Mr.. Beecher
crltlci5eu tne CHARACTER Vi DdNlS very
sharply, but paused and went on as fol-
lows;] But | have no right to speak of
him thus in his absence. | take it back.
Such things should be said before
mans face, if at all, and Mr.. Davis is
not here to defend himself "
ThE BoNDsMEY,
The names signed to Jefferson Davis
bail bond, in addition to his own, were:
Horace Greeley, New York
Gerrit Smith, New York.
Augustus Schell New York.
Aristides Welch, Philadelphia.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, New York.
w. H. Mcfarland, Richmond.
r. Barton Haxall, Richmond.
Isaac Davenport, Richmond.
Abraham Warwick, Richmond.
Gustavus A. Myers, Richmond
William W. Crump, Richmond.
James Lyons, Richmond
John A. Meridith, Richmond.
William H. Lyons, Richmond.
John Minor Bolts, Virginia
Thomas W. boswell, Virginia.
James Thomas. jr., Richmond
Horace F. Clark, New York.
Benjamin Wood, New FORK.
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For Tax Collector.

L. L. BATTLE is a candidate for Tax Col
lector Of Shelby county, subject to the nomi.
mating convention. 53-te
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MEMPHIS g. LITTLE ROCK R.R.
CHANGE OF TIME.

COMMENCING SUNDAY, JUNE %, 1872,
~ and until further notice, trains will run as
fOllows-DafIy, sundays included:
Leave Memphis ............. ..............1;W am
Leave HOpeneld :0O An
Arrive at Argenta pm
Arrive at Little Rock ock....................6:Op pm
Returning at Hopefeld. d........5:40 pm
Arrive at Memphis .........-6:9O pm
Passengers for points on White river connect
at Devall,s Bluff with Elliott's Line of boats
going up White river on Mondays and Thurs
daps; going down, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Connect at Little Rock with Arkansas River
Packet Company's boats for all points up and
down. Also. with Chidester K Co.'S line of
stages for Hot Springs. Camden, Washington,
Arkadelphia, and points in Texas.
Freight promptly forwarded to all points in
Arkansas .o
Ferryboat leaves foot of Poplar street daily
at 7:00a.m.
For information and tickets apply at Office Of
Company. II Jefferson street; at Office Memphis
and Louisville railroad, 237H Main street, or
at Office Memphis and Charleston railroad, 27S
Main street.
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INSURANCE,
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
No. ss4 FrsHt Street,

Magnolia Block, cor. Union street, up Stsirs
oIn CONSTITUTES YOU A MEMBER
Ok SO for policy, 81 examining fee. and 81
annually. No other expense exceptin case 0f
the death Of 3 member, When you viii b. ss-
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