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rasnionable women.
From the London Lancet.l


Fashion kills more thar toll or sorrow
Obedience to fashion is a greater trans
gression of the laws of woman's nature,
greater injury to her physical and
mental constitution, than the hardships
of poverty and neglect. The slave wo-
man at her task still lives and grows
old, and sees two or three generations of
her mistresses pass away. The washer
woman, with scarcely ray of hope to
cheer her in her tolls, will live to see her
fashionable sisters all extinct. The
kitchen maid is hearty and strong, when
her lady has TO be nursed like sick
baby 1t is a sad truth that fashion
pampered women are always worthless
for all good ends of life; they have still
less power Of moral will and quite as
little. physical energy. They live for no
great ends. They are dolls, formed in
the hands OF milliners and servants, to
be fed in order. If they raise children,
servants and nurses do all save, .
and when reared, what are they2 What
do they amount to but weak seions of
the old stock2 Whoever heard of a
fashionable woman's child exhibiting
any virtue and power of mind for which
it became eminent2 Read the biogra-
phies of our good men and women.
None of them had fashionable mother.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
TranspIanting Evergreens.

1t is a mistake to suppose that the
same rules apply to evergreens as to de-
cidious trees. The latter may be set
out in the fall or spring, as best suits the
convenience. But evergreens very rarely
live if trsnsplanted in the fall. Nor
will they endure to be moved very early
in the spring like other trees. They are
more tender and less tenacious of life
Many people, overlooking this fact, have
transplanted in early spring, and met
with i'll success, even where great care
has been taken. The best time to trans
plant evergreens is late in the spring
just at or before the period of active
growth 1t is comparatively easy to
move them at that time, say toward the
end Of May, and no other time will an
swer as well. Another caution is to be
strictly observed, and that is not to ex-
pose their soft and tender roots to the
sun or drying wind This is far more
important with evergreens than with
other trees. Ten minutes exposure of
the fhrous roots to the sun and winds is
almost sure death. Keep them covered
with moss or mating till ready to set
ont
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

had Just waned, when the new-made
Benedict received orders to depart on a
voyage. Before many weeks had passed,
the grievous news came that his ship
had gone down with all hands, on the
coast Of Africa. For half a dozen years
the captain's widow remained faithful to
his memory. Then trip to Paris
brought her an acceptable wooer, and
Switzerland saw her no more. -Four
years later bronzed and bearded gem
tleman entered cafe on the Boulevard
Montnarte, and called for refreshment.
While waiting its coming he looked
around until his eye rested upon a come
ly lady busy az desk; long, search
ing look, and he was at the desk too; a
few words were exchanged, then, with
loud scream, the lady tainted, and the
whole place was in an uproar. She was
the beauty of Soleure, and the traveller
was her sailor husband, who, after vainly
seeking his bride in the land where
in he left her, had thus accidentally
found her the happy wife of an
other man, and the proud mother of
three fine children. The second case
came to light in Worship street
police court, in London, when
man applied for magisterial assistance
to enable him to get little matter set
tied He had twelve months ago mar
ried a widow-the widow Of drowned
sailor. While he was at work one day,
some one came to him and told him his
missis " was at home with another man.
Throwing down his tools, he hurried
home to see into it, and, sure enough,
found his wife with another mans arms
around her neck He told the intruder
she was his wife, but the man said: "No,
she was his wife, an assertion the OBJ
ject of dispute verified by going off with
her old love, leaving her second mate at
his wits end; and so in this trouble he
came TO the magistrate to get the mat
ter settled one way or the other" The
poor fellow left the court in a very dis
satisfied mood, because all the worthy
could say was that he thought
the matter was settled the other way al
ready.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
AsnhaItum Pavements.

Wood and stone and other pavements
succeed in one city, and fail in another
though laid under one patent and in
the same way. Asphaltum, which has
made the streets of Paris renowned, and
which is now being used extensively in
London, has proved utterly worthless in
New York aud New Haven. Miles of it
have been taken up in the former city,
and the latter, after three months costly
experience, is about to initiate its
neighboF. On the ather hand, the as
phRltum pavements Of Brooklyn have
been complete success, so that the
question of its real value remains un-
settled.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

A Paris letter says: THE Prince of
Wales hos just passed through here,
making a stay only long enough to re-
eruit for his journey to Rome He has
an open sore in his thigh, which tends
to retard his convalescence Wherever
the Prince has been be has been dressed
in the plainest style, with no decoration
whatever The Princess, at the Vaude-
vile Theater, was dressed in blue satin,
covered With white lace. and : diadem
Of 6ne pearls in her hair She looked,
and she is, charming. The Prince has
only four Wallets de chambre with him,
and the Princess three lady maids with
her. They are considered to be travel
ing without inclmbranpes. The hrinee
speaks French fnently, but with q strong
accent. .--..
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MnfrimaaiaI Curionitisn.

From Chambers Journal 1l.1G
Recklessness in matrimonial matters
has brought many to grief and repent
auce, but for all that, welded bliss is
more likely to wait upon needless than
over-cautious marriers. An unhappy
result may safely be predicted Of a union
when the parties to it have so little con-
fidenee in each other as to formally bind
themselves over to good behavior by
prenuptial contract. Still more fatal to
the repose Of such parties is the untmc-
ly resurrection Of a dsfunct spouse.
Your rambling husband has an awkward
kuack Of getting himself reported dead
and then turning up very much alive
to the consternation Of bis consoled rel
let, and the upsetting Of the domestic
arrangement Of her oopsoler Enoch
Ardens are no rarities, although not
often of such retiring disposition as
the laureate's hero. Only the other day
our morning paper told US OF two dead
husbands coming to life. Ten years ago
a merchant captain married lady Of
Soleure, Switzerland; the honeymoon
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
/: MONDAY EVENING, APRIL %. 1872.

Cases of lead poisoning, caused by
the use of hair preparations. have been
of late very frequent. A case Of the
kind had been recently reported in the
Medical Journal, which was at first mis-
taken for muscular rheumatism. Par
alysis Of the hands and fingers, with
wrist drop coming on. The true ma
ture of the affection was discovered and
its cause found in the frequent use of a
certain preparation for the hair contain
ing sugar Of lead. s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

A hotel clerk in Pittsburg, Penn, has
manifested enterprise, but unfortunately
turned it into the wrong direction. he
has Just married two wives, set up
boarding-house with the second, victim
lied sundry shopkeepers, not 70 mention
his friends, and wound up with eloping
with one Of bis sisters-in-laE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
TO the PeOpIe Of Tenncssee.

In response 10 the call Of mapy leading
citizens Of the state, hereby announce my
self as n candidate for the Office Of Judge Of
he Rapreme Court. made vacant by the resig
nation Of Hon. I. A. X. Nelson. Election
hrst Thursday In August next.
ROBERT MCFARLAND.
Marrisfown. Tenn. rr0... .r. 3l-te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
To the People Of Tennessee.

IN RESPONSE TO THE EXPRESSION
i Of a popular desire. sufficiently general
and influential to control my aetien in the
matter. hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Judge Of the Supreme
Court, made vacant by the resiSnstion of
day in August next. j. B. COOKE.
: Ihaitafnorn. March III. 1872. 1l-fn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

For bachelors thinking of marriage:
Mrs. Jones'" Oh, Malcolm, look that 5
the very Mrs. Brown we met at the Rob
insons' last week. | should like to sink
into the earth. Mr.. Jones'" Why,
dearest-why2p Mrs. Jones'" Oh,
Malcolm, just think / wore the same
dress I've got on tonight Punch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Trnstee.

For County Trustee.
A. WOODWARD is n candidate for re-elec-
ton to the Office Of Trustee of Shelby county,
subject TO the action of the Democratic
County Convention. 25-t
FOR Sherfn.
A. p. CURRY announces himself as an in
dependent candidate for reelection TO the
Office of Sheriff for Shelby county. Election
August. lS72.s lie respectfully refers to the
merchants and lawyers Of Memphis as 20 his
fitness to hold the Office. 4O-te
UHAs. l.. ANDERSON is a candidate for
Sheriff of Shelby county, subject TO the de-
cision Of the Democratic Convention. l2I-te
WS ara authorised 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 l hereby au
thOriEe you TO announce my name as n candi-
date for sheriff Of Shelby county. at tho Au-
gust election, 1872, subject to the action Of
the Democratic County Convention.
l5-to B.F. BALL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
RAILROADS.
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE
RAILROAD.
Winter scheduIe-NOv. Isth.

THLEGANT sLREPING CARS WILL RUN
" through to Nashville, St. Louis and Loulss ne
v-iIie on ne 90 pm. train daily. The i;lo
m. and 4:i5 pm. trains do not run on
- For Scs cts and other information apply
Al Ticket Office No. 23I = Main street;
nj inc. 7. FLlNN. sunerlntenaen-;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
PUBLICATION.


MO PAPER IN MEMPHIS Is A BETTER
~ advertising medium than the Western
n nethodist, II having within the limits of
which Memphis is the commercial center q
and read of all who may become interested.
yudicious advertising will pay. Our Office is
2I9H Main street, up stairs. in same building
SIT r. w. BLEW 4 co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

WHO HAS NOT BEEN ANNOYED WITH
w bad-ftting Shirts? We have been try
ing for long time to obviate the difficulty
and meet the demand, and in bringing the
HOMEMADE SHIRT before the public we
feel confident that we have met the demand
and removed the difficulty, and for COMFORT,
EASE AND BEAUTY, the HOnue- Madc shirt
fH without a rival. NNsg
We have fully tested its merits during the
past two years, and it has given ENTIRE Salts
FACTION where others have failed. and VIC are
confident that fair trial will convince the
most fastidious of the truth Of the above
statement. uitN 2
A complete assortment OF. the Shirts always
in stock, openironts or backs, for studs. eye
lets or buttons. tfN19 af
SPECIAL ORDERS. fbI
We make to measure the HOMEMADE
SKIRT, in any style desired, and GUARANTEES
EYTIRE SATISFACTION in every case.
Try The Home-Ddade shirt.
Sold only by
JOHNSTON &c VANCE.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14

NEW GOODS
Just opened, Colored Lustres, Grape ditto,
Mouslines, Alpacas, Fancy Prints, Ginghams,
Black Eclvetcens and other desirable goods.
SEND VIM N. BERkLEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14
wv HEAT SEED ING.
REDUCTION IN PRICE.

We again present to the agricultural commu-
nifty our Fertilizers with renewed confidence, as
equal, if not superior to any manure offered Tor
all crops, not excepting Peruvian Guano. lear
as demonstrated by largely increased sales, and
we challenge any brand to show more sstistac-
tory and uniform results Confning our manu-
facture to materials of highest standard, as
proved by analysis, we claim like results IN all
time On the Wheat crop the testimony is OF
unquestionsble character. We respectfully call
attention to our popular Guano, known us
GENUINE PHosPHo-PERUvIAN
GUANO,
made of the highest standard of Peruvian Guano
and Bone Phosphate of Lime, with Alkaline
Salts of Potash, Soda, &c.
BRANDED AA,
" 40 to 80 i" Bone Phospe. Lime.
Potash, Soda, sc.
Beautifully prepared and adapted to the, Drill,
in sacks of | to the ton, of ZOO pounds,
and sold at $50 per ton-former-
ly $40 per ton.
The character of this Guano is so we'll known
as to need but little further commendation from
ite with all consumers and it only requires a
trial to convince Ill of its value The Ammonia
and Bone Phosphate being in rational proper
tions, it can hardly fail to render satisfaction,
improving the quality and increasing the crop
it adds one other most important essential in the
permanent improvement of the land lin this
particular we question whether il has its equal.
1t acts wonderfully upon the grass crop, and to
such an extent rs to bring impoverished lands
up TO high state of fertity-equallng Bone
Dust Such is the testimony of many accom-
plished planters. We beg the closest investiga-
tion as to the integrity and manufacture of our
compounds, and earnestly invite all consumers
to inspect our works, material used, and mode OF
manufacture.
G. ODER s. SONS, Baltimore.
HOOE s. JOHNSTON, Agents.
aup 9S-tf Alexandria, Va.
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N -
We have opened and now offer for sale to the
citizens of Alexandria and the public generally,
at our newly fitted up store room, corner OF klng
and Pitt streets, one of the largest and most
attractive stocks Of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, sc.
ever offered in this market. Our stock has been
selected with view to suit the wants and tastes
of the entire community, embracing, as it does,
goods of every variety of style and fabric, and at
all prices. We ask TN examination OF our
'''''> HOOMES, ASHBY, s. CO.,
ap8 l09 cor. King and Pltt sts.
Salesmen-Eli Il. Janney, Edwin T. Ashby,
M. G. Grasty, w. A. Lane, r. Stuart Ashby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14

ITO FARMERS.
i The well known and reliable STANDARD
FERTILIZERS
j. j. Turner & Co.'S Excelsior and
D. j. Turner & Co.'S Ammoniated Super
Phosphate For sale by
aup 81 R. NJ LAWSON.
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DIR GOODS.
RMSTRONG, GATOR & CO.


Importers, Manufacturers and Jobbers of
BONNET, TRIMMING, NECK AND SASH
RIBBONS,
Velvet Ribbons Neck Ties, Bounet Silks, Satins,
VELVETS AND GRAPES,
Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments Frames, &c.,
Straw Bonnets and Ladies' and Child
ren's Hats, trimmed and untrim-
med and in connecting
Warerooms,
WHITE GOODS, LINENS, EN- MBRO1D-
"EKIES, LACES, NETS, COLLAS
SETTS, HIEFS,
YELLING, HEAD NETS,
&c. &c. &C., &C.,
Nos. n31 and 239 Baltimore street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
These goods are manufactured by US or bought
for cash directly from the European and Ameri
can manufacturers, embracing all the latest nov
elites, unequalled in variety and cheapness in
any market.
Orders filed with care, promptncss and dis
patch. sep l3-lm'
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.HGRICUL TURHL.
CEED WHEAT.

y
Several varieties of White, including choice
Purple Straw, which natures early and yields
heavily.
Also Lancaster and other kinds of Amber and
Red. For sale by
GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON,
aug 3O-1m Pioneer Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14

yN LILA NJ II. b G K,
ATTORN AND GENERAL
CLAIM AGENT,
81 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Collects vouchers received from Quartermas-
ters during the war; procures Pensions, Boun-
tics, Patents and Land Warrants; prosecutes
Claims of loyal citizens and infants for property
taken during the war and for rent; Clainls for
Nail Service in 1861 Claims of owners OF Con-
fscated Property and Claims of owners of prop
erty sold for direct taxes, for restitution; also
has been recovered, and Claims generally against
the United States.
Special attention will be given to the prosecu-
tien of Bankrupt business under the recent
amendment of the Bankrupt act which allows
property. j.,
Circulars, containing the amendment, sent
upon application. aug lI-d&tW3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14

S7E"AHrS
a beautiful line Of
CALICOES
opened this morning aug II
WE HAVE just received full stock Of
w BLEACHED COTTONS,
all grades and makes. We will sell these goods
aug II J. NJ. STEWART
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14

MESSRS. HOOMES s ASHBY are now
Xl receiving their first instalment of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
embracing nice line of Dress Goods, Cloths
and Cassimeres, Carpets and Oil Cloths, White
and Grey Blankets, and acomplete assortment of
Domcstics, including u beautiful line OF Prints,
and GA Fuled and Herringbone Cloths, Plaid
Linseys &C., sc.
They would call special attention to their large
and handsome stock of Black Apacas, bought
direct from the importers, at much below the
market price, and which will be sold CORES.
pondingly low also to as handsome a stock OF
with great care and offered to the public at
very Slight advance on manufacturers prices.
They simply ask an inspection of their stock,
being satisfied they can please any taste and
convince purchasers that they can and Will sell
as low as any house sep4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14
DIR. JOHNSTON,

Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis,
covered the most Certain Speedy Pleasant ana
Effectual Remedy in the world for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14
PACIFIC GUANO COMPANY'S
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUAN0
WattIes, Knox & Co.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, AGENTS FOR co.
Capital sI,OOO,OOO.

The use of this Guano since lis Introduction,
in 1864, and the annual increase of its consump-
ton from q few hundred tons the first year OF Its
use, to many thousands OF tons, is the best at At
increase of the products of agricultural labor as
we'll as to the integrity of its production.
The large capital invested by this Company in
this business, and its unusa facilities, enables it
to furnish fertilizer of the highest excellence
at the lowest cost to consumers.
1t Is the policy of the Company to furnish the
best fertilizer at the lowest price, and look to
large sales and small profit for reasonable re-
turns on capital employed.
This Guano is sold by Agents OF the Company
in all the markets of the Middle, Southern and
aug 28-2m WATTLES, KNOX s. co.
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ROO6s .q.>D sTaTIO.N.ERr.
School and College Text Books

FOR THE COMING SEASON.
A large and varied assortment of all the Lead
ing SCHOOL BOOKS and School requisites, at
very low prices, for sale at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14

NEW GOODS
BLACK ALPACA, all qualities, received by
express from the New York importers. These
goods came direct from the manufacturers in
Europe, and are very superior.
ROBT L. WOOD,
sen II No. 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-14
NEW GOODS.

We are now opening our first fall purchase Of
DRESS GOODS SHAWLS,
CASSIMES, COTTONS,
CALICOES, CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS, &C., &C.
Together with everything to make our assort-
ment complete for the fall trade We invite
purchasers to examine our stock, as we will en-
deavor to make it to their interest to purchase.
sen II WITMER s. SLAYMAkER
The Hawaiian gazette., 1872-05-22

suits Of bis extended travel aud observations
among the via TRIES 81 The West Since his
rytuFn 10 this Siy Mr. Stanley hiss devoted bis
leisure. left after meeting the demands for per
trit painting 10 filing out his sketches OF Indian
life Many Of these are well known to our readers,
and having been reproduced and eheapened BY
the modern art OF ehrOuo-liIhography. are to be
found scattered al over the eountry-an evidence
Of their popularity. HIS great work WAS the
Trial OF Red Jarkei,' painting which the city
Of Buffalo has long desired Tor lis great Historic
value. and which they have several times attempt
ed to raise the money 10 purchase
Mr. Stanley visited these islands about the
year ls4s. residing here for a year or two. Dur
ing which time be painted number Of portraits,
among which was that Of Humehameha |, which
Is 10 be seen hanging in the ball Of the Legislative
Assembly, at the Court House. Several private
parties here are in possession OF portraits painted
By him, all Of which show great artistic skill.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1872-05-22

From 4 correspondent O. the h IA Ola
residing a. Hama re bear Of another accident
which happened there fTou the careless use Of
giant psE5er. By vbieh msn named PulelOa,
vtle sstiaE Al = place called HaheSa. bad
rs r5gti hard literally blown Of and The arn bad
d. b1-asa. Il seems TIA, Paleloa vas fishing IN
company vith hrs soa. and hAyia- j-aitei the fuse
-ttachsd 10 TIE pcEdsy Va bedding the latter IN
his bard and about 10 throw il into the ~ater
when il exploded. iu6ietiug the above frigbtful
igju-y. besides seriously baraiag his neck aud
b-sisiag his right SIDE
TIE sane correspondent states that while 4
number Of ueu we're engaged in working 90 the
rad a. HzuzEi PaI Hoolal. Maai. some sparks
q E-s iron shrubbery aesr where sons ten bags
Cr giant powder Nth package Of fuse was "
iHg ieuItei the fuse and bat for the presence Of
1-ia5 Ct 0os Il the men. who separated the fu>e
from TIE poU5er. 80 explosion would have ensued
~hieh uoaii undoubtedly have inflicted serious
lr.z-y spou those working hear By.
We understand that, aloae. in the districts Of
Koza and Kau % Hawai-. 90 less than Eve or
ST accidents have occurred with giant powder,
u5thi1 the past year. most Of which have eutailed
he loss ol a arm or hand upon the unfortunate
szss-e-s- It Is 10 be hoped that the Bill intro
5sesi into the Legislature by His Exeeiency the
Arts-ney General prohibiting the use OF this ma
terra 10 sshi1s. VII be made law without up-
position.