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Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

SiLExr MEx.-Washington never made
. speech. In the scnith Of bis fame be
once attempted il, failed and gave il up
confused and abashed. In framing the
Constitution Of the United States the Ia
Dor vas almost vholly performed in Com
mittee Of the Whole. Of which Geo. Wash
ington vas day after day chairman. and
he made but two speeches during the con-
vention. Of very few words each. The
convention, however. acknowledged the
master spirit, and historians affirm that
had il not been for his personal popularity
and thu. thirty words Of bis Arst speech, /,
pronoancing IL tie best that could be unit
cd upon. tie Constitution would have been
rejected By the people. Thomas Jsaer-
son never wlas . speech. He could not
do Il. Napols9n, whose executive ability
is almost without parallel. said that his
greatest diAlculty was il finding men Of
dssds rather thap vords. When asked
hoe hs msialaiaad bic iuAussee over bic
sapseises ID ses Apd szpssisnoe, vhsu
cenmandss ssia-eaieR ~ lhs army In Italy,
be saia By rssssvs. ~ srsG1ssss of 1
mas = net neeeassa ~ s1s loaeth of his
speeches aud thsir nGmbse.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

An Eaglish eosutry parson one day
met one Of bic pasishioners. BY name John
Cox. and rsnonstratsd with him because
his vito never came 20 church q Well.
Passoo," says John. fact bc. her be not
. Christian. never was Christian. and
never will bo Christian but her says a
prayer every night her gets into bed
Whist prayer does she SAYS it the
Lords rrsysf r Well, pa.scn, can't say
I ever 'eerd Il carried BY that name. bu,
her dsu say: Mathew. Mark. Luke. and
John. bless the bed that lies on; four
corners 70 my bed. four angels lying a
spraid { aspresd. }. teu tcu fut and tcu teu
head two to foot and two to head. four
teen carry me when be dead. Gudc
night, John Cox"
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

What are you about, my dear q said
a grandmother 10 little boy. who was id
ling about the room aud casting furtive
glances at a gentleman vlo vas paying a
visit. . am trying to steal papa's hat
out Of the room without letting the gen
tleman see il, for papa wants him to think
he's opt."
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

A young lady seeking situation was
INTERCEPTED in an advertisement for some
one to do light housekeeping So she
wreic to the advertiser. asking where the
lighthouse Vas. and IL thre was any
way of getting to share on Sundays.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

During our late war there was young
man in the army who did no, join of his
own tree will. He had been drafted. He
was not brave young man. quite
otherwise. One day during a bloody bat
tie. our young friend showed such large
white feather that the car,ain was obliged
to threaten him with his pistol in order to
keep him from running away altogether
Then the youth began to cry !" You
ought to be ashamed Of yourself" said
the captain you're no better than baby
II wish was-a-baby," blubbered
our hero, an gal baby ut that
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

A sportsman in Richmond, Va. recently
mistook the red turban Of colored lady,
which he saw moving about through the
branches for robin and lodged charge
Of shot iu il. The supposed robin prompt
" rstaliated With brick.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

The fgures in the absolutely latest
style Of Dolly Warden are so delightfully."-
large that il takes two young ladies' to
show one Of them properly. They have
to 90 arm in arm and keep step or else
the effect 10 spoiled.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

Bors A correspondent from Covins-
ton, Tenn, writes US as follows in regard
to the bots, We give the suggested
remedy for what ii is worth: Just % soon
as you discover that your horse il trou-
bled with bots. commence to york on his
stomach ard bowels. Get i've chicken.
kill II. aud drench the animal with warh
blood and cntrails. The bots will let i6
their hold on the intestincs, and ooiss
mcpce to feed upon the more ilsrscli~5
food. ! few ni;nutes aher dreuchisg
administer proper dose Of castor oil,
which will work on the bots.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

Sops men are always Dragging Of their
ancestors, and their great descent That's
what 10 the matter With them--their great
descent. Sueh men always remind me Of
an old goose trying 70 hatch out paving
stone. Bslinss.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

Jinks is clerk in q store for the sale
Of laces and things. One day young
and pretty customer .eEdcrcd to him in
exchange for some laces a much worn and
patched fifty cent stamp. Jinks looked at
II obviously. II was against the rules
to take such. His face was so grave and
his manner so hesita,ing that the pretty
face said, in the sweetest of tones:
Would you like better half?"
WE'LL" stammered Jinks, his hear, in
his mouth, his face crimson, II wouldn't t
object, provided Miss. .he--,he-right
person vonld ACCEPT me"
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

Evidealy the preachers Of Lumpkin are
not buin On . small scale. The Telegraph
has tEii: " The churches we're flled by
their rsspeptivs pastors ou Sunday" In
this sase ths congregations had 70 look iu
the vipdovs.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

Mulcurxo. To nssk saasss = ~ &
sbost tl6pdtly nsIsklse ySe1e 49, ssr w
pseial8 u m s1onsn ~ 4 IFW
al knSis's ~ - g - ri a
areyipe wss1s. - t1ioS Z - 6611 i
vill olSsa yssvsst 49, -
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

The man Who has no enemies y 60 y
no importance, drifting bel6rs the tide
Of popular opipion, subject TO the whims
and caPricss Of ell Who 3ish 10 ass hin.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

CrLrIvAriSo.-An orchard rod 10 =
kept plowed and thoroushly eiltivsAs1 =
order to produce the besl results. ~ ds@s
ing the 6rst few yegrs ahsr i1tstlb6 Solo
crop may be raissd between tAs rs~oy - Y
tatoes or carrots are essd sssp6 ~ ~
yssps orchard. " 4 /
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

In Russia man and wifc own their
property always separately, and Instances
have occurred Of wives suing their hus-
bands for debt. spa srs BY 20 means un-
common.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

The rower Of growing plants 10 slmslb
incredible. The roots Of { trce will ~
set massive stone wall against whise
they have grown, instead OF giving vsy
and striking into tie yielding soil. 4
mushroom will liz d paving sons rsahse
than groH out df its natural couiss. y 80
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

my pssr." sah . husband to bis
bssssr lak. ailss . qasrrel. "you will
nsver - psrnittsd 70 90 to heaven"
" Why ncs !" {" Because you will bs
vanis1 ~ tesusnl down below"
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

Sons one has dlsssvsssd sset Mn.
Hcalhworth has killso eves ssvsa hus1io1
people 10 her novels. Il" ~
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

"pss. kss = yosr sweet heart gsttiag
slossr Yssaay veil. I suess-sIe says
] neodn't so1l ssy more"
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

The greatest ssssss ever tsova ~
with Crater.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29
THE IMPROVED
FLORENCE.
rHR nRsr SEWING MACHINE MADE.

Ths osIy u,achine that makes four different
stitches Zoe osiy unchiss that aasseas the endi
Ths osIy machine that viii moss the work Ia
cav 1irselSc6 vSaiesd I aud The only machine thai
has slfaAisstlsg tsssioa. rhess advantage
conhl1a1 With sass, rapadity and quistnes q
noties, iogeshss With ~ beauty asd quality n
IL wesk u5iA rsesat inDeovsnsats reader u u
nsoe 3eGisahls, dur~bk and bess Family Sew.
w TIis0S i : psxsYPAcxsR, S.sAs,rs,
~ 4s.eMf iiss oSsssss 8 PhilsEa.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

n. B. Oeie owners Of ths aieht for New
Cassle Cesaty, u Halrs Hstls Washer. Pries
Five Dollaso.
.. \. STEPHENS / co.
Apsil 37-H. HiAdlstown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

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Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29

We viii also pay 10 all peraoas purchasing 70
the amouns of Five Dollars Of over, per cent
In Silver.
We respectfully iavi,e all cash buyers TO give
us call 6seoss purchasing, - ve keep constant.
y % hasd large vasissy Of goaas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08
Girls of the Period.

A French lady writes thus of the girls
Of the period;
was at a reunion the other evening
where saw a young American girl, not
more than sixteen yearg old, who had
Just arrived in Paris. She had come all
the way from San Francisco, accompa-
MED only by brother two years younger
than herself, and seemed quite incapa-
Bile of understanding the sstonishment
of the ladies who questioned her regard
ing her journey.
What you travelled six thousand
miles alone with your little brotherT
Eyes, madam"
"And were you not afraidf
AFRAID Of what2
And there was that in her manner that
which showed that she was already quite
capable Of taking care Of herself.
Where is the Parisienne who would
venture to 20 from Paris to st. Cloud
alone2
Erglish women have the same tenn
perameut and the same education as the
American. Ii is not rare to see English
girls who have been alone TO the Indies
and back. ] oNce met in England a
young girl who, when / asked her what
she vent TO the Indies for, replied with
the greatest naiyette;
vent 70 find ksshsnd, ssd did
not succeed
These young girls are much better
armed against danger from libertines
than are ours. While still young, they
are taught 70 protect themselves. Brit
ish manners allow young girls to have
recourse 70 a thousand little insinuating
ways 70 Sin q husband; bat they know
] fall we'll 10 attain their ends they mus
make themselves respected, which theJ
6nd it easy to do BY con6ning their in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08
Remembranoes OF CASTOR oil.

From Forney's Press.l
Breathes there a man with soul so
dead, that he does not recollect the cas-
tor oiling which his poor machine used
10 undergo at stated periods OF his youth
To castor oil a child Of two TO seven
years of age requires three or four strong
women, spoon, a magnum bottle. OF
fluid, lump Of sugar, towel. Jumping
lack and a seraphic temper. The first
motion is 10 ring in the medicine on the
unsuseeeting babe fairly disguised in
milk This maneuver failing, you par
ley with the enemy, aud corrupt its in
fantile integrity with bribes OF pa s gold
watch, imperial revenues ofsmall change,
and Hesperides of small oranges. After
having tempted it thrice to put the
spoon of Tantalus 70 its lips 1t
refuses point blank TO touch the nasty
thing. Thereupon your sureharge. o. in
dignation finds vent In the corporal chas-
tisement Of the rsbellioRs infant. 1t
howls. Peace beingrestored, you bring up
reinforcements, and, strategy and diplo-
macy having failed, determined 10 accept
nothing but unconditional surrender,
and prepare to march at once upon the
enemy's works. A grand combined at
tack Is ulade. The left wing firmly holds
the child's hRnds, The right wing
pinches lis nose, so as 10 compel 1t to
open its mouth, into which the center
pours a deadly FIRE from the spoon,
Meauwhile, the reserve holds up lump
Of sugar, and keeps the towel ready. The
baby yells and chokes; tie young mother,
afraid Of killing it, lets 90 it's nose, the
infant, catching breath, discharges the
whole dose upon her, 6Hd ruins all the
front breadths Of her black silk, aud ioi-
lows up It's advantage BY 50 heart-broken
q yell that the attaching party surren-
ders az discretion. A treaty Of peace
is then ratified, thereby the infant
IS ceded immunity from castor oil, and
an annie indemnify Ia lollipops, and
then the mother enters into q var with
the infants grandmother, who vigor-
ouslF reprehends the weakness exhibited
In dealing with children nowadays.
People have tried all sorts Of expert
ments. Taking if IN milk; in soda water
from a hot spoon; every way. h9t 20
later Franklin has ever been able 70
overcome aud annihiiate the nastiness
Of taking castor oil IL has . sluggish,
cold pperient look about 1t, like an Ill
omened pool in a deaiiy swamp. II
opcoils itself into the fatal spoon ike a
boiled raulesnake. lttastes Ike molten
graveyards. and ones gorge rises A. 4
= - - II a. we're one 81 Mrs. Noodhun
beeaEss. bat he feeling, when il hs
Of earthtr trrod ii tf..s I....,ls ,,,ui1o n IN
end oorkscrews.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08
He Couldn.t prlnk Mine.

From the Fat Contributors Saturday Night. !
That was a noble youth Who on being
urged TO take wine at the table Of ia
nous statesman in Washington, had the
moral courage to refuse He was a poor
young man, just beginning the struggle
Of life. He brought letters to the great
statesman, who kindly invited him home
to dinner.
Not take a glass Of wine2" said the
great statesman, in wonderment and
surprise. IhLl z Z
"Not one simple glass of wine,"
echoed the statesmans beautiful and
fascinating wife, as she arose, glass in
hand, and with grace that would have
charmed an anchorite, endeayored to
press it upon him.
mo" said the heroic youth, reso-
lutely, gently repelling the prolfered
glass.
What a picture OF moral grandeur was
thstl A poor, friendless youth, refusing
wine at the table OF a wealthy and famous
statesman, even though proaersd by the
hands of q beautiful lady.
Nc" said the noble young man, and
his voice trembled little and his cheek
flushed. II never drink wine, but
there he straightened himself up and his
words grew frmer) if you've got little
good old rye whisky, / don't mind trying
a snifterW .a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08

uocent rogueries within the limits pre-

nocent rogueries within the limits pre-,
scribed by true feminine modesty.
But once married, good-by to stolen
glances, to gentle but expressive pres
sures Of the hand, and all the rest. All
thier arrows are Immediately quivered,
never to be withdrawn; the airt Of yes.
terday is today a staid matron. Her
period OF romance is passed. She inn
mures herself within her own interior
as in fortress, just at the time when
French women begin to throw Of re-
straint, and TO feel that they are their
own mistresses. In England coquetry
ceases at the time when 1t begins in
France, which accounts for its being
double the age on one side of the chan.
mel that it is on the other.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08
A CURIOUS COMEDY.
One Hundred and Fifty Women
GIHt Searched Ff#f

One Hundred and Fifty Women
2Wt Searched ffFfN
The Detroit Free Press of the 23d
prints the following history: eqif
1t is fact probably better known to
the custom-house officials than to out
siders that at least every tenth woman
who crosses the Detroit river carries
smuggled goods. These goods may be
tea, coffee, socks, thread, ribbons, or
something else of no great value; but
the intent TO smuggle is there and the
success in bringing over small lot is
nearly always an inducenent for the
smuggler to try the game on larger
scale Men may and do smuggle cloth
ing now and then, but it is the female
sex which carries the burden of guilt.
The custom house officials at the ferry
dock in this city are as vigilant as Off
GERS can be, and what chances have they
against monstrous hoopskirts and gigsn-
tic bustles2 They cannot stop to peep
under shawls, examine pockets, look
into baby carts and hold crowd on the
boat, and so they must continue their
work with the knowledge that goods are
being smuggled, and that only one grand
and sudden haul Of their nets can trap
the guilty and frighten the innocent so
that they shall never dare to pursue the
business.
The net was drawn yesterday. The
officers commenced about two o'clock,
walked fifteen or twenty women up
stairs into the custom rooms and handed
them over to a woman to be searched.
Every boat load which landed for about
three hours was treated in the same
manner-that is, all the female portion.
Some were indignant, and appealed to
their husbands, who vainly appealed to
the customs officers. Others wanted
to faint away, but after looking at the
planks aud dust concluded not to. 9th
ers wept, laughed or turned pale, but
nonelof them were permitted to escape.
During the afternoon about one hun
dred and fifty women were confronted
by Uncle Sam, and the old man had
good deal of fun and made some won
derful discoveries.
For instance-a modest little woman,
who was in great hurry to 60 home to
her sick child, pulled out few pins,
and ten yards of English flannel fell to
the floor. A tall woman, with tears in
her eyes, who asserted that she would
sooner chop her head off than to think
of smuggling, unfastened pound of tea
from her skeleton, and asserted it must
have been placed there by some de-
signing person. Another one indig.
nantly denied the right of search,
but after remaining a prisoner for an
hour or two, told the searcher to take
Il and 90 to grass, throwing pacl age
of ribbons and aces on the floor. A
lot of calico was found on another, some
velvet on another, and at least ten per
cent. Of the whole number were found
to be engaged in smuggling, The Off
cials were satisfied with con6scating the
goods i.L
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08
GROCERIES.
GROCERIES.
LYTLE & SHIELDS,
TEA. COFFEE,
And Fine Grocery Warehouse,
ais aAIE ST., COR. ADAas.

WE HAVE THEPLEAsURE 10 INFORM
NJ = - ,'.s-.- - ~ rnblics that our
-,,.ent is-re rr--hssr of Canned and Glass
Goods. Teas. Spice. cssees ne ~. .
80 l-tS 80 rnd best selected stock OF
49, i rsrcy Groceries ever offered by ~
F. W. narfct. Visitors 70 the Exposition
car display. We cordially invite them 10 call i
sd look through our stock, at 2lS Main street. i
400 L1ILk 4 SHIELDS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08
sITIoN.
PREMIUMS.
Notice TO Holders Of Premiums.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO PER
~ sons 70 whom premiums were awarded Al
the late Fair, that the following rule, pub
be enforced. with this modification: that par
ties viii be allowed thirty days from the date
Of this notice to collect their premiums, viz;
Premiums not called for within thirty days
after the award. viii positTeiy ne considerea
Thess premiums viii Be paid q the Chamber
of Corrrser-. as Front street, within business
hcnrr for fhe nerf thirty dayg.
u q. BALLEET1Nh, PrcsidenL
LnoN TRoUsDALE, secretar1. 49,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08
MEDICAL.

THE GREAT SOUTHERN
i remedy for the euro OF Sore.
lula, Scrotulous Taint, Rheuma-
tism, White Swelling, Gout,
Goitre, Consumption, Dronchi-
It's, Nervous Debility and all dis
eases arising from an impure con-
diiion Of the Blood.
The merits ofthis valuable prppar.
alton are so wellknown that passing
ilotice IS but necessary TO remind the
readers OF this journal ofthe I.ecessi-
~ OF always having a bottle of this
medicine among their stock OF family
necessities.
Certificates can be presented from
many leading Physicians, Ministers,
and heads offamilies throughout the
south, endorsing In the highest terms
The fluid Fyiract Of Kosdddiis.
Dr. R. Wilson Carr ofBaltimore
says she hasused Il in cases of Scrof-
ula and other diseases with much sat-
isaction.
DR.. Il. G. Pugh Of Baltimore, TO
Icommends II TO all persons suffering
with diseased Blood, saying IL is SUI
perior to any preparation he has ever
used.
Rev Dabney BALL of the Dalti-
moro M. f. Conference South SAYS he
has been SO much benefited by its use
that he cheeriully recommends il 10
all his friends and acquaintances.
Craven y Co., Druggists, at Cor
Va, say IL never has failed
to give satisfaction.
Sain'l q. MeFadden. Murfreeg-
boro, Tennessee, says IL cured him or
when all else failed.
Rosadalis Is not secret quaek prep.
Aration. its ingredients are publishel
on every package. Show IL 10 yoElr
Physician and he will tell you IL Is
composed Of the strongest Alternatives
that exist, and Is an excellent Rood
Purifier. Did our space admit we
could give you testim onia Is from
every State in the South and from
persons known to every man, woman
md child either personally OF by rep
Rosadalis is sold by all Druggists.
CLEMENTS g. Co.,
BALriMoRE, Sole Proprietors. \
JOHN F. HENRY,
No. 8 COLLEGE PLACE,
NeaO York. WAOie.aIe A0as.
xvi-eod d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08
REPORT OF THE CONDITiON
or RHE
TRIUMPH INSURANCE CO.,
OF Cincinnati, Ohio.
Up TO August IS, 1872. Final comparison and
completion made October Z. 1872.

agency sufp1ess 1O.llo oil
sS0,l25 81 two.thirds 2o,OsS "A
Premiums in course of transmission
in Joly. net...............sl1, $40 II
Premiums for Is days in
August, net....-....,,.. 1900 90 $3.50 n
s7s9, So IS
Liabilities:
Losses adjusted. unadjusted and
resisted So. .492 IL
Salaries, ETC., Il month. 1900 90 So. .492 II
GAzzAM GASo, President.
b. ID. WEsT, Secretary.
MARX a BENSD0RF, Agents,
SIS Room 3s Insnrance Building.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-08
INSURANCE.

HAVING THIS DAY RECEIVED THE
Ill appointment as agents of the Triumph
Insurance Company, We hereby notify our
friends and patrons of the fact, at the same
time refer them to the statement below
Thanking our friends for their patronage they
have bestowed on us so far, we ask a eontinu-
ance of the same, assuring them prompt atten-
tion to any business put in our care.
e.. MARX * BENSnORF,
Agents Triumph Insurance Company.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-08-28

The public schools Ton Ihi> place anl vicin-
lily will all begin the !ir>t Monday in sep
tcm'rr. with the following teachers:
Wellington. Lurien e. Wright. Principal.
Mis- Ella SHAW. assistant. Iair,frw. tita-.
II. Haglan.i Emi>on school hurt>r. Miss Bet
tie pry~Ialc: Harris school hou>r. Rev. L.
u. Les; Mitchell school lInl>r. Samuel VI.
Harris Thompson school hou>r in bottom
to be supplied. F!ou"n"y school hoG>r /" he
supplied. With the above corps Of able
;rarIlrr>. the scholars under their respective
tutors viii H. doubt lie sIiidiy advanced
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-08-28

There will be primary meetings Of the
Democrats Of the respective townships. on
tn: 18th LAY 6t September. 1872. ut 1 O'clock
=. 81, toT 'ic l'lirp sc of selecting drleGate
to the county dominating Convention. when
will meet IN Lexington. ut the court house,
on Saturday. sept. 2sth. 49,, at tic hour
Of II O'Clock 4. NJ. The following are sug-
sestetl a. the places OF meeting: Lexington
township. at court house in Lexington
Clay township. at Wellington and Green.
ton Middleton township. ut Waverly
Washington township. III NIcaticy's school
house: Dovcr township. at Dover DaVi-
township. at school house near Mrs. Van
Meters: Freedom township. at ConcOrtia
Sni-a-bar township. nj DaLc'> school house,
The townships are respectively entitled tC
the follow inc nuInhr- of delegates: Lex
imgt"n township. fifteen: Clay township
ten: Middleton township. eight: Washing
ton township. eight: Dover township, eight;
Davis township. live: Free ION township
four; >u'-a-bnr township. i've. Every
Drmorr,i IA the ouGty without regard Il
past part utilization. j. not only invited bu
urged to attend these meetings. 1t i til,
sacred duty Of every citizen to take part II
the roiuiu- p~"Iitirai contest. that honest. ca
pablc and intelligent public servants ma,
he chosen. and that peace and harmony. re
conciliarinH and fraternity. u!ay be furtlrrc,
over our entire country.
II-~Trrir CHM