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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-30

1t has been announced observes
Gslignani) thatsM. Theirs will soon pub
lish philosophical work. Like our
contemporaries, we have collected some
rumors on the subject. The prefect Of
the Vieune, NJ. de Lovedan, in a speech
at the distribution Of prizes Of the Col
lsge of Poitiers, made the following reye-
lations; A few weeks ago. said he,
in the midst Of the most important
public business, NJ. Theirs did me the
honor 10 intern me that he was occupied
with a special work, independent Of his
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-30
Rraud Praetieed ON the clar Alex.
RudeF.

A correspondent Of the Chicago Tri-
bune says that the following fraud was
practiced upon the Gar Alexander,
while yet Grown Prince. There was q
certain fortress placed on the military
map Of the Caucasus. The Grown
Prince, on visiting this latter county,
expressed to Prince Woronzoh, the com
manding general, his desire 70 visit said
fortress. The General himself, who had
never seen the fortress, addressed him
self to the chief engineer, who informed
him that the fortress existed only on the
map. How to dissuade the Grown Prince
from bis notion 10 visit the mythical fort
was not an easy task. The General re-
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DIRECTORY.
BOYLE & cHAPMAN'S
Memphis City Directory.

n Office. - BEING ABOUT TO CLOSE
the canvass for names for our City Directory
preparatory 70 going to Press. we earnestly re-
quest all parties who have made q change Of
business or place of residence since their
names were taken, or eOntsmplate doing 30
within the next thirty days. to notify rs At
our Store. Z7s1S Maia street.
ss-21 BOYLE 4 CHAPMAN, Publishers.
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A Place Where Bishops Drink Ev-
erything but water.

!.
The Rev. Gideon Draper writes to the
New York Methodist a humorous ac-
count of his experience in Norway. He
says: tl-'~ eAh. ~ ~
( Ia accordance with a previous invita-
ton, we repair to the parsonage to par
take Of formal dinner in honor of the
Bishop The Norwegian flag is flung
from the flagstaff, and regret is ex-
pressed by the host that he has not the
beautiful American flag to unfurl by its
side. The .eatechists and officers of the
church AM o few other guests, all Of
whom are gentlemen, gather around the
table, and a good Norwegian dinner is
served, introduced by fish pudding, with
its accompanying side dishes, Many
toasts are drank, among which, America
and its representatives are not forgotten.
After dinner, coffee and pipes and sub
sequently bottles containing, divers
kind Of beverages, among which | was
surprised to find one temperance drink.
Good, pure water abounds, it was said,
in Norway. l replied it was true, but l
had never yet seen Norwegian drink
ing it. The preacher took his spirits in
the vestry after his labors, the Bishop
his, and wine, beer, and punch were in
abundance. This drinking of every
thing but water is here universal and in
cessant The total abstinence society
has in Norway an open, butTI fear, a
discouraging field. The Bishop toasted
abe young candidates who had just I'm
ished their theological studies. IL re-
quired some stretch of Imagination to
fancy Bishop James taking his grog after
his pulpit labors, and then toasting in
the wine cup those whom he ordained to
the sacred ministry. But customs differ
in different countries. We returned
home, scarcely knowing whether we were
more impressed by the solemn church
services of the morning, or the ecclesi
astical jolity of of the afternoon. "a
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TAXES.
N~l~~---7~@-@-7-7~~@ -7NN~7~-~~-~@
NOTICE.

sla eett FMNa M@. .A HM0E
0FTIoE OF Cry TAX COLLECTOR,
MEMPHIS, Tenn . oept 4, 1872.
lHE CITY TAX PO0KS FOR 1872 ARE
in my possession and am now ready TO make
COLLECTIONS. allowing [. Jh 1t1a tld
One Per cent. per Month Discount
for prompt payment Of Taxes for the forty
fifth corporate year. 'ilid
FELIX W. ROBERTSON. ID
City Tax Collector.
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NEW WsPRPER.
the DAILY EXPOSITION.

MEMPHIS. September 10, 1872.
MIR. r. C. HE HAS BEEN AWARDED
llI the D ivilege OF publi,hing phr nnf'9
EKeo-i ion. he ofici-l organ of the Mem
p"'' 20 ~ W j MANSF0 I'D,
Ch'rm Printing Com. Memphis Ind. Ex.
We will issue 1000 copies Of the Specimen
Number. between the,lst and 9TH OF October.
far yratuitons distr button. The nblic will
ind this the BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM
which our city affo ds
The Dail, Exp 81 ion will be distri uted
daily on all the railIoais and 'teamboa's run,
by one hundred lousand per sons.
Our Te ms for A 'vertlsi0g will be as follows;
On SO are for the month. including specimen
numb,r, $40; single insertion, per square,
81 so; Locals. % cents per line.
We vii print and ciTc late 1000 copies d4ily
during be Z sposition, and supply advert ters
with extra copies. ll9-H o., HI.t.
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atpR,viLEcEs.s
Privileges at the Fair.

CtEALFD BIDS FOR THE BAR PRIV
- lege for white persons. at the Fair Of the
Memphis Agricultural and Mechanical Soci-
ety. will be received az the Office Of the Secre-
tary until twelve o'clock m ,uctober lst.
This privilege includes wines, liquors, ale,
beer. c.igars and tobacco, and the use OF the
principal saloon or bar-room. Also, sealed
bids for tho same privilege for colored per-
sons will be received as above, including the
us of a stall for BARR om..
Each of these privileges is exclusive except
as 10 cigars nnd tobacco All persons who de-
Sire TO secure any other privileges, such as for
selling Fruit, COnfeciioneries, Cigars, Tobacco,
leo Cream. soda Water, etc also, e-taurant
privileges, are requested to make personal ap-
piicaiion TO the Commiltee, through tho Secro-
tary, ut the Chamber of Gommeeee;;, 2; I, ,,,o.y -
S. u. ROBBINS,
w. W. CARh0 l.,
12-o5 Committee.
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S27, $50 90 IN 367 PREMIUMS
To be Distributed in Conformity to Law.
Certificates:

MEMPHIS, TENN, June 8, 1872.
We, the undersigned, take pleasure in at
testing the perfect honesty and fairness uf the
Distribution Of the Memphis Agricultural and
Mechanical Society, and heartily commend the
object Of the Association, the reliability Tor
the payment of the premiums drawn, and the
prompt drawing on the day advertised, TO the
confidence Of the public.
W. NJ. Harrington, Pres Union Planters Bk
+. s. Davis, Pres. 4 ret NATIONAL BANK.
III. Il. Earth, Pres German National Bank.
J. Freeman, Cashier Merchants Nat. Bank.
]. j Murphy, Pres Memphis Bank.
M. j. Wieks, Pres. NJ. c. Railroad.
Certiaeates for Sale at all the Agen.
cies of the Association.
Ms-Orders with the money for Certificates
NAV be sent PER Express. or Registered Let
ters, or Postsfhce Orders, at the risk of the
Association, and Immediately upon the Dis
tribution taxing place the Official Numbers
will be forwarded 10 each correspondent.
All orders to be addressed.
Memphis Agricultural and Mechanic
cal Society,
p. o. LOek.bOx No. IS,
sl5 Second street. Memphis, Tenn.
JOHN G. BALLENTINE, President,
LION TRoJsDALE, Secretary.
NANAGERs;
THoNAs 3. HuLs. JANIS CoLEEAS.
ToBfAs WOLFE. W. y. WOODsOs.
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sI4 The Society will have General Agent,
who will take special car and give particular
attention TO al Stock and articles on exhibit
tion at the FAIR.
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INSURANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
No. ss4 Front street,

Magnolia Block, cor. TnIOn street, up stair
o1o CONSTITUTES YOU A MEMBER
SlZ SO for policy. 81 examining fee. and 81
annually. No other expep se except ~ case q
the death Of . member. len you viii 3 -
sessed -. u-i4V-I
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The Board of Directors, in asking the support
of the public for this Fourth Distribut on Uf
tho emphis Agricultural and Mechanical
ociety, { ell Just pride in referring to their
former Distributions as having been character
lied by fairness, punctualIty and fidelity to
every engagement. The h gh character of the
Managers forbids the idea that any but the ut
thus afordins the highest qua, aDts that JUS
tice and impartiality will ever control them in
discharglng their responsible duties.
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In addition to the Premiums contained in
the Premium List, the Directors call attention
to the following additional Special Premiums,
which they have concluded 10 offer, viz:
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INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION.
EXPOSITION ST0CK.J

n Ea va FgFgB fgrI "A
IHE FOURTH AND LAST CALL is DUE
this day. All the stock is now due, the build
i ng is nearly completed and prompt payments
must be made. Call at once.
ED. BURKE PICKETT, Sec'y,
1911 na.TR.a 81 No. 8 Jefferson street.
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Eer Representative.

JOHN 0VERTON, Jn., is a candidate TO
represent Shelby county in the Lower House
primary meetings Of july 10th, 4 lis to
JAMES5M HARRISis candidate to rep
resort Shelby county in the Lower House Of tho
Legislatnre, subject to the action OF the pri
mary meeti Ngs Of July 20th. its-t & - ~
JOSEPH BARBiERE is a candidate for
Representative in the Legislature. subject to
the decision of the voters at the primary cleo
tions, July 10th. 2t. iae - 70.
S r. CANNON is a candidate to represent
Shelby county in tho Lower House Of the Leg
islaturo, subject TO the result Of the primary
elections to be held the 10Th OF July Instant.
100 te ..
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notice.
Notice to l.aWyers.

WE HAVE FOR SALE AT THE LEDGER
w Office blank notices to take dispositions.
and printed instructions to the officer taking
Gates. ~, Iu-
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These Certificates will entitle the holder to
Admission to the Fair on the day of Distribu-
ton, when presented at the gates, the holder
retaining the Certificate.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS. Al.

AH y For Bta'e Senator.
TO the People Of Shelby. Faystte and Upton:
Responsive 70 the action Of the recent County
Convention Of Iipton county: and the request
Of my friends in Shelby and Fayotte. an
nounce myself a cand date for Senator for this
district In tho next General Assembly, subject
tothe action Of the Senatorial Convent on.
este s5tilU OH ePEYT0N y. SMITH.
hereby announce myself a candidate 10
represent Shelby county in the Senate Of the
next Legislature, subject TO the nominating
'l07-tes ~ g'l j. M. CREWS.
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PRICES OF GBwIssIOx.

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To be paid Immediately after the Distribution
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]. 6. BALLENTINE, President.
LEON TROUSDALB, Secretary.
ls-dkWtd
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Certfaeates for Sale at all the Agen.
cies of the Association.

JOHN G. BALLENTINE. President.
IrOV TnorspAIR Secretary.
Worcester daily spy., 1872-08-19

Rev. James Harding. For sale by Grout
Putnam
The HALF-YEARLY ABSTRACT OF THE MED
IcAI SCIENCES, Vol. LV., Edited by William
Domett Stone, NJ. D., etc, has been published
in Philadelphia, by Henry c. Lea. 1t contains
digest of British and continental medicine,
and of the progress of medicine and of the col
lateral sciences. lis full of matters of great
practical interest to the medical profession.
THE JOURNAL OF SPECULATIVE PHILoso-
PHY, for July, is better than usual, because it
has more criticism of the questions raised by the
prevalent materialistic influence of positive
science By deyoting itself more largely to such
criticism, this periodical might largely increase
its influence and usefulness. The articles in
This number are as follows: j. Is Positive
Science Nominalism or Realism2 .. Theories
of Mental Genesis, by John Weiss; s, Anti
Materialism; 4. Interpretation of Kants Kritk
of Pure Reason; 5. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
6. Hegels Philosophy of Art; Z, Rosenkranz on
Hegels Philosophy of Right; s. The Farmenides
of Plato. Published quarterly, at st. Louis, by
its editor, Wm. T. Harris; two dollars per an
mum.
The POPULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY, for Sep
tember, is unusually good. 1t opens with an
other of Herbert Spencer's papers on the Study
of Sociology There is a notice of the report on
discoveries relative to motions of the stars; a
very noteworthy paper by DIR. VIM. B. Carpen-
ter on "The Unconscious Action of the Brain;"
an article by Prof. Huxley, entitled ''Yeast," in
which he discusses the history of experiment
and discovery by which science has explained
''the problem of fermentation;' and discus
sion OF Popular Geology" by Charles Kings
ley. Professor Cunning contributes an illus
trated paper on the probable age, geological his
tory, and future probabilities of Niagara Falls );
and there are other valuable papers.
TIE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, for September, has
an excellent table of contents. John G. Whit
tier, Bret Harte, Charlotte F. Briggs, and Paul
H. Hayne, contribute the poetry. This number
opens with a very interesting article entitled "a
Day in Japanese Theater" and among the
other articles there is a sketch illustrating life
IN the royal court of Siam, written by Mrs Le-
onowens "The Poet at the Breakfast Table" is
| quite as interesting and readable as usual,
| OUR YOUNG Folks, for September, continues
the story of Jack Hazard, and has articles, prose
| and poetry, by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Helen
| c. Weeks, Mrs. Daz, and nine or ten other
| writer's One of the best articles in this num-
| Der is an Illustrated paper on the Yosemite
Valley,
Worcester daily spy., 1872-08-19
The Wheat Field of America.
HEALTHFUL CLIMATE. FREE He;IEs coon
MARKETS. -"A'' 'ooD

THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD. eaers for
sale It's LANDS IN CENTRAL AND WESTERN MINNESOTA
embracing; |. The Best Of Wheat Land; . Excellent
Timber for the MIL, the Farm and the Fire; g. Rich
Prairie Pasturage, and Natural Meadow watered bv
clear Lakes and running streams-in Healthnn Cli-
mate, where fever and agus is unknown
GRAIN can be shipped hence by lake 10 market as
cheapy as from Eastern Iowa or Central Illinois Cars
now run through these lands Aom Lake Superior TO Da-
koa Price of land close TO track s. to 81 per acre
further away, $3.50 10 81 SEVEN YEARS CREDIT; War.
rantee Deeds. Northern Pacific 7l3O Bonds now selling
at par received for land at SlO No other unoccupled
Lands present such advantages 10 settlers.
SOLDIERS under the the new law March 1921 get
100 acres FREE near the railroad by and two years
residence
TRANSPORTATION AT REDUCED RATES fur
niscd from all principal points East TO purchasers of
Railroad Lands and TO Settlers on Government Home
steads.
Purchasers, their wives and children CARRIED PREF
over the Northern Pacific Road.
Now is the time for Settlers and Colonies to got Rail-
road Lands and Government Homesteads close TO tho
track.
EB- Send for PAMPHLET containing full informn
tion, map and copy ofnew Homestead Law
Address LAND DEPARTMENT, NORTHERN pAcfro II
H., Sr. PAUL, MIsN., or 23 FIFTH AVENUE con eru
STREET, NEW YoRK. mygg deon6yeo,.i,,r
Worcester daily spy., 1872-08-19

To TEST KERosENE.-How can we be posi-
lively assured of safety in the use Of kerosenei
How can we know of the quality and character
of the article offered us by dealers? These are
important questions, which win naturally arise
in the mind Of the reader. We answer, there is
positive assurance of safety, if pure, wel-man-
uiactnred kerosene is consumed We do NOT
kerosene, the inhammabe point of which was
above one hundred and ten degrees f., and this
is the legal standard. During the past fifteen
wears the writer has made a large number OF
experiments upon burning fluids, and investi-
gated thoroughly the conditions under which
accidents occur in their use. Personal nYesti-
cation has been made Of the alleged cases of ex-
pioslons, many OF which have been reported, and
therefore opinions are expressed upon the sub
Ject with confident feeling of their correct
ness. Purchases made direct of long estab-
lished, reputable manufacturers, afford assur-
ahces OF safety. But such are not readily ac-
cesslole, ana IN most cases a supply is sought
| from tne nearest dealer, without any definite
knowledge OF the source from whence il comes
or its character or quality. If consumers are
Wiling 10 pe put to little trouble, a simple ex-
| pertinent VIII determine the safety of the kero-
sene they purchase. Fill pint bowl two.thirds
| full OF boiling water, and into II put n commno
metallic thermometer. The temperature will
run up to over two hundred degrees By prad.
| ually adding cold water, bring down the tom
| pefature OF the water TO one hundred and TON
| degrees, and then pour into the howl a snoon.
| lul OF the kerosene, and apply lighted match
II II takes fire the article should be rejected ~
| dangerous; If not it may be used with a conf
pent feeling of Its safety. In this experiment
which is the most simple that can be devised
the fire test is directly applied. Upon practical
trials il has been found to afford correct results
Dr. NichOPS Fireside Science
Worcester daily spy., 1872-08-19

YALE LECTURES ON PREACHING, by Henry
Ward Beecher. New York: J. b. Ford & Co.
The lectures printed in this volume were deliy.
cred before the Theological Department of Yale
College, as the first series in the regular course
Of the Lyman Beecher Lectureshp on Preach.
ing" They are printed from very good phono.
graphic reports. These lectures were intended
of course, for theological students; bnt they are
full OF interest for others. Each lecture is
followed by series Of questions and answers.
the questions being from the students; ard some
of the best things in the book will be found in
the reported answers. II is one Of the best books
we have had from Mr. Beecher, and will, prob.
ably, have many readers For sale by Grout &
Putnam
Tom HOOPS NOVEL, " Love and Yalor, has
been published in octave form, with two-col.
umn pages, by James X. osgood & Co., Boston.
u is well written, some passages in 1t being very
fine indeed; and il is very good and reliable
story. He begins II with a few chapters Of
student life at Oxford, in which several person
ages appear whose fortunes we follow after.
wards one becoming clergyman, and two cn-
tering the army aud serving in India against
the sepoy rebellion. Tastes will differ; but,
Tor us, the most admirable character in The
story, Is Prue Heath, who becomes the wife OF
Worcester daily spy., 1872-08-19

TOTAL ABSTINENCE AT lNTRRvALs.-Gratz
Browns letter to Governor English, in answer
10 the charge that he was drunk while in New
Haven recently, is pronounced by his friends to
be ''lrark aud satisfactory" Perhaps it is
satisfactory to them, but, if so, they are easily
satisfied. Mr.. Brown does not directly deny
that he was drunk, although he does say that
the statement published in New Haven paper
is erroneous. lie admits by implication that he
took "stimuants" to relieve him from
threatened attack Of illness,s and
declares that, though he does not
advocate total abstinence as a principle
he has for many years practiced it "at various
intervals" Many persons, whose names peri.
odicaly adorn the records of the police court can
truthfully say as much as that. A purpose to
abstain from social indulgence while in the dis
charge Of public duties has, he says, Influenced
him for long time past. That is to say he regards
drunkenness as "social indulgence" and does
not mean to yield to its temptations while en-
gagged in public duties This is not much to
promise, and some of his party will probably
think purpose so narrow in its range an in.
sufficient guarantee Of sobriety.