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OaIifornIa Bride.

The Visalia correspondent of the San
Francisco Bulletin says:
A curious phenomenon confronted me
while in Inyo county last week, and
which by accident forgot to mention
in my previous letter. The phenomenon
is a child-bride, a wife now, at the ma
ture age Of twelve. who has lived IN the
conjugal state for three years or more.
This child, to make the matter more
strange still, is tho wife of man near
fifty years old, or more than four times
her senior. How any person Of author
ity ever consented to unite these two is
a mystery confess my inability to pen
citrate. But somebody YES found, that
much is certain, and the strange knot
was legally and properly tied. Mrs. Lou
Peyson, the little matron, rs very small
even for her age, wears short dresses, and
conducts herself in most matters pre-
cisely as the child she is. She is intelli-
gent, however; has a nimble tongue, and
Is quite ready Of speech. ! am told that
the twain do not get along together re-
markably veil, but it is difficult to con-
eeiye how il could be otherwise. When
ever Peyson happens to offend anybody
the singing sarcasm is hung at him that
il he does not mend his speech the
offended party will lure his wife away
with a stick of sugar candy. Fancy
what a sarcasm this with which to offend
and crush middle-aged and proper
Benedict am told by parties in Mrs.
P.'s confidence that she has made a COW
enant with herself to gouge out her
amiable liege's eyes as soon as her little
fingers are strong enough. ! had nearly
forgotten to mention that Lone Pine is
the habitation Of this infelicitous and
ill-assorted couple.
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MEMPHIS TENN: TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 20. 1872
word had terrors, and who had never

sword had terrors, and who had never
quailed before the loudest cannon.
One morning the old soldier (but he
was young them, standing in front of
George Washington's tent, saw the Cen
eral come to the door and look abroad
over the encampment. Here and there
a soldier was carrying water to his tent,
or hewing wood to feed the fire that must
roast his scanty breakfast of potatoes;
but there was none Of that noisy mirth
that soldiers are noted for. All were
wan, and speechless, and despairing
Suddenly there came in sight, just
turning corner Of the camp road near
by three wagons laden from dashboard
to tailboard. Upon the foremost wagon
sat fair and noble woman, the woman
whom the great commander loved best
of all in the world-his wife. She had
come the conqueror of the knitting nee
dies, the queen of steckings
The young soldier looked at his COM
mander. Ger all that more than kingly
face there was sudden flush of joy and
George Washington lifted up his voice
and laughed aloud Amanda r. Jones.
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something worth Laughing For.

The books have told US that George
Washington never laughed aloud. 1t
doesn't seem just right to dispute them,
but here Is o story told by an old soldier
whose children told It to me, that shows
how even books may be mistaken.
For long weeks the grand army of the
Revolution had suffered from hardship
and cold as few armies had suffered be-
fore. The faces Of the men were pale
and thin, their forms were bowed and
shiFeFipg with cold flor they we're clothed
in ragsl, and their feet, al bare, or COW
cred with nothing but fragments of
leather, left bloody marks upon the
snow wherever they walked. They
might have dishanded and gone away to
their homes for clothing and shelter;
but there was q country TO save, liberty
10 win, and their noble commander to
follow into the heart Of fiery battles. |
90 not think q man went home.
Far away, there was another com
mander-a fair and true hearted woman.
She marshalled her forces from far and
near-only women and girlsl Into their
hands she placed shining weapons, and,
armed in like manner, she cheered them
on to battle. That was a silent and
blOodless war; but it was victorious
one. Ere the winter was half gone an
enemy was yanquished, for whom no
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Fer Representative.

JOHN OVERTON, JR., is. o candidate to
represent Shelby county in the Lower House
of the Legislature. subject e. the action Of the
primary meetings of July Goth. lis to
JAMES NJ. HARRIS is a candidate to rep
resent Shelby county in the Lower House of the
Legislature, subject to the action of the pri.
mary meetings Of July 10th.
JOSEPH BARBIERE is. candidate for
Representative in the Legislature. subject to
the decision of the voters at the primary cleo
tions, July Goth.
We are authorized to announce SIMON w.
GREEN as a candidate for a seat in the Lower
Branch of the next General Assembly of the
State of Tennessee, from Shelby county, sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic party at
the primary election on the 10th inst. ll0-te
S. R. CANNON is a candidate to represent
Shelby county in the Lower House Of the Leg
islature, subject TO the result Of the primary
elections to be held the 10th of July instant.
10q-ta
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OFFICIAL.
a AN ORDINANCE
To Fix the Rates Of Taxation for the
FOrty.flfth Corporate Year.
Be- i ordained BY the General Council Of the

Be It ordained by the General Council Of the
Section |. That the following rates of taxa
tion for the following specified purposes, be
and the same are hereby established, and
the city of Memphis as assessed for taxation
for the forty fifth cOrpOrate year ClS72), to-wit: :
First-For the sole and special purpose of
paying the interest, as the same may become
due, on the bonds issued or TO be issued by the
city Of Memphis. one dollar on each one hun
dred dollars worth Of property as assessed for
taxation, in the old city limits comprised in
the First. Second. Third. Fourth, Fifth. Sixth.
Seventh and Eighth wards Of the city; and for
the sole and special purpose Of paying the said
interest, fifty cents on each one hundred dol
lars worth of property assessed for taxation
in the limits of the addition made 70 the city
by the act Of 1867. comprised in the Ninth and
Tenth wards.
Second -for the sole purpose Of providing a
sinking fund TO be used in retiring the bonds
of the city as the same may become due,
twenty cents on the one. hundred dollars
worth Of taxable property in the old city Inn
its, as above defined; and ten cents on the
one hundred dollars worth of taxable property
in the addition TO the city Of Memphis made
by the act Of 1861, as above defined.
Third-For the purpose of defraying the ex-
penses necessarily incurred in administering
the affairs of the city. one dollar ON the one
hundred dollars worth of taxable property
within the limits of the city
i FOurth-For the support Ofthe public schools
of the city, thirty cents on the one hundred
dollars worth of taxable property in the city
limits. -.a..s
Sec. 2. That the taxes for the forty fifth cor
porate year shall be due and payable on and
after the first day of July, 1872.
Sec. 3. That this ordinance take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
Passed first reading by Board Of Aldermen,
when the fourteenth section, per requirement
of the city charter, was suspended, and the
ordinance passed q second and final reading
by Board, July 3, 1872.
Passed first reading by Council, July 3. 1872.
Rules suspended. in conformity with the four
teenth section of the city charter, and passed
finally.
Approved July II. 1872.
Attest: JOHN JUHNSON, Mayor:
L. r. RIcHARDs. City Register. ll2-l2l
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For State Senator.

We are authorized to announce EN0CH
ENSLEY candidate for State Senator, SUBJ
ject TO the result Of the primary election, July
20, 1872. 120t
Responsive to the action Of therecent County
Convention of Upton county, and the request
of my friends in Shelby and Fayette. an
nounce myself n candidate for Senator for this
district in the next General Assembly, subject
to&he action Of the Senatorial Convention.
este PEYT0N j. SMITH.
/ hereby announce myself candidate to
represent Shelby county in the Senate OF the
next Legislature, subject to the nominating
1O7-te j. M. CREWS.
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FOR SALE.
Lots For Sale in Ida City,
Long island, New York.

IDA CITY is SITUATED ON LONG IS
i land, 95 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 n credit of ten years, paya-
BILE in ten annual instalments-say s. 90 per
year on each lot. The parties owning the
above property propose to sell to the Southern
people one-half of the lots. say 1000, on tho
above terms. without interest. The East
River Bridge is now in process Of construc-
ton, connecting Manhattan Island, upon
which New York is situated. with Long Is
land.
This is a 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 Island 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 Eiven, upon application being
made to HY. F0NTAINE,
responding Secretary,
No, l9 Madison street.
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JACK DOYLE, DEMOCRATIC nominee, is
candidate for Sheriff of Shelby county. Elec-
ton August 1st. W I'd
NO Politics I'm Local Oniees.-I am
an independent candidate for Sheriff of Shelby
county. If elected. shall APPOINT the best
men / can get as deputies. Will strive to do
my duty to the people, of this county. The
while / am sheriff. If consistent with your
views, will be glad to have your support.
Ao-te A.P. CURRY.
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To the People Of Tennessee.

TN. RESPONSE TO THE EXPRESSION
of q popular desire, sufficiently general
and influential to control my actien in the
matter, / hereby announce myself l 2 candi.
Cart made vacant by the resignation of
Hon. L. A. Il, Nelson. Election first Thurs
day in August next. =, o. ID. OOVhn.
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GEORGE A. MATHES. of Someryille, is
hereby announced as a candidate for Floater
to represent the counties of Fayette and
Shelby in the Lower House of the next Gene
raj Assembly, subject to the action of the pri-
mary elections in Shelby, ON the Goth inst, and
the Democratic Floterial Convention. 1l8-te
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A gallant school-boy's toast: q The
girlsl May they add charity to beauty
subtract envy from friendship, multiply
genial affections, divide time by industry
and recreation, reduce scandal to its
lowest denomination, and raise virtue to
its highest power" f. .a.I
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For Constable.

To the Voters of the Fifteenth Civil District (:
Lam a candidate for reelection TO the Office
of Constable of the Fifteenth Civil District of
Shelby county, which includes Chelsea. Elec-
tion August /. 1877. wu,,,,s
GEU, IL. w WILLIAMS.
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To the People Of Tennessee.

In response to the call of many leading
citizens Of the State, I hereby announce my
fhe Supreme Court, made vacant by the resig-
nation of Hon. T. A. Il, Nelson. Election
first Thursday in August next.
N''' ROBERT MCFARLAND. N
Merristown, Tenn. 2l-te
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A. WOODWARD is n candidate for re-elec-
tion 10 the office of Trustee of Shelby county,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
CnTnfv Convention 2-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-23

The Notifications in process Of con-
struction by the German engineers at
Strasburg are of the most colossal char
acter. On the side towards France they
are making a vast intrenched camp,
which will be capable of holding 200, 900
men. The camp is to be supported by
five principal forts, and these are SO
placed that, until their reduction, ii
would be impossible again to lombard
the city. 1t is calculated that reinforce
ments and supplies can always be sent
by the Rhine-via Kehl-and thus the
project is to make of Strasburg sort Of
inland Sebastopol. Until, therefore, a
great military commander-another Ma
poleon-shall arise to disregard tradi-
ton, and march past fortresses, leaving
them contemptuously in his rear, France
will apparently have to submit to see
what was once one of her greatest
strongholds made greater for the benefit
of foe, and to learn to forget her old
dream about the frontier of the Rhine.
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what the Great strauss Says and
Thinks of Us. M

A New York Sun reporter, who has
been interviewing Mr.. and Mrs. Strauss,
thus gossips:
Reporter-Were you very fond of music
when child2
Herr Strauss--0h, yes, very fond. |
was trained for the opera originally, but
when / had composed my first waltz my
career was decided. .4s .t,4. I.4Ii +,
Reporter-How old were you then?
Herr Strauss--I was seven then; will
send you this waltz; it has never been
published. am now collecting the best
American compositions, in order to pub.
lish them in Germany. -
Reporter-When do you compose, in
the daytime or at night? g.se
Herr Strauss-Altogether at night. l
don't know Of single waltz that | COM
posed in the daytime. Herr liber Her
gottl Thou dear Lord y Do you know
how much l pay here for shaver Fifty
cent? fifty cents a whole gulden! Ist
das Mich schanderhaft. There is one
thing that is very poor here, the beer.
OH in that respect this country is very
deficient, very. .Jall 10 r.
Reporter thought the beer here was
better than in Germany. lsI al
Her Strauss-0hl dear, dear, mol No
comparison. It's awfully bad here, and
| am actually sick for want of our de-
lightful Vienna beer. r "s'e
Frau Strauss-The beer is thick and
heavy here. Oh it's very poor.
Herr Strauss (smacking his lips and
throwing himself back in the chair, in
an attitude of rapture) THE beer in
Vienna is divine, divine (goettlich). Go
to Vienna, drink beer, and die. Goet-
tlich, goettlichl But in every other re-
spect New York is charming Life here
must be very pleasant. New York is
much more gay than London. What a
hustle, what an uproar there is here all
the time.
Frau Strauss--0h Broadway is so
magnificent. What throng of vehicles
all the timel Why, the Ring (the finest
street of Vienna) is nothing compared
to Broadway as far as life and hustle
are concerned. The horses are here
much finer than in Vienna / have
been in the Central Park. It's superb;
much finer than our Prater. have
seen all the celebrated parks in Europe,
but never saw one that surpasses the
Central Park in grandeur and beauty.
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A CARD.

ALL LETTERS AND INQUIRIES IN
A reference to Ida City and the purchase and
sale of lots should be addressed to Hy. Fon-
taine, Corresponding Secretary, No. ls Madi-
SON street. Memphis, Tenn. The title 70 the
property is perfect in me, and the advertise
ment and maps published correctly represent
the value and attractions of the place.
l1S-ti JACOB THOMPSON.
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For Judge of Chancery Court.
SAM'L p. WALKER is the nominee of the
Democratic Convention for the Office Of Judge
of the Second Chancery Court, Cite
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ROBERT +. L0ONEY is candidate for
Congress. subject to the decision. of the Demo-
cratic Convention, 5l-te
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L hereby announce myself candidate for
Congress in the Ninth Congressional District,
subject to the action of the proposed conyen-
ton. l99tdl W. l.. DUFF.
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For Privilege Tax Collector.
]. HARVEY MATHES is n candidate for
reelection to the office of Privilege Tax Col
lector for Shelby county, subject to the Demo-
cratic Convention. H-te
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INSURANCE..
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
No. 334 Front Street,
DIR. HTNSON

HAs LATELY PROCURED AN INSTRU-
nient that removes the disntegrated por-
ton of the teeth with comparatively no pain,
and ID is we'll worthy Of attention. aud can ac-
eomplish with it.more in one hour than for
meriy in three. Give him a call aud your
teeth shall be more perfectly plugged and for
less money than ever before.
5. HINS0N, Dentist.
lOs-la Ofiee and dwelling. 90 Main %.
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DISTRIBUTION.
Worth Your Attention

A Farm Of forty llOl acres, with House, Barn,
Stock and Carriages, valued at............Sl0 000
With Cash Premium Of.-..................... 2OOOO
lIet teil luih.
Ten building lots, valued at........s 500 per lot
With Cash Premiums Of ...........-.-- 100 each
Ten Premiums. "A. ...... $3.50 each
Thirty-three fine buildius lots as premiums
valued at $500 each. Tho entire property 70
Gated in the suburbs of Few Haven, u. NV0
shares at IS each: half Il inres, go; quarter
shares, sl.25, are offered, and viii remain on
sale until July S0th. The premiums Will be iu-
mediately awarded. Thi is not lottery, but
cash sale of property RAJ idly rising IN value.
Ten per cent. disooant on orders for ten or
more shares. Shares sen BY mail on receipt
Of price. For agencies. d lares, or further in-
formation, address,
n. HE NRY. Agent,
Lock ROx 50, n eW Haven, Ct.
s5-ll0-eOd
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To the Voters of the Ninth COnsressiOna

To the Voters of the Ninth Congressional
District
Since the action of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee Of Shelby county, designating,
as a mode of nominating a candidate for Con-
gress, q primary election, to be held on the
10Th of July. / have received so many renewed
expressions Of the public desire that l should
announce myself candidate, that / can no
longer refuse. | announce myself. therefore,
as q candidate for Congress, subject TO the de-
cisiOn of the District Convention. Having
been appointed n delegate to the Baltimore
Convention, feel it my duty to attend, and
therefore it will not be in my power to be here
between this and the election on the 10Th. My
p interests, therefore, must be cOnfded entirely
to the hands of those friends who desire my
nomination. UNI d. X. MoRAE.
We are authorized to announce A. 7.
LACEY, ESQ.,, as a candidate for Congress,
subject to the action of the Democratic Con-
sressiOnal Convention. rN lH-te
We are authorized to announce Col. r. b.
SOMERVILL as n candidate to represent the
Ninth District in the next Congress. subject
to the Nominating Election, July 10th. f
To the Voters of the Ninth Congressional
District of Tennessee:
announce myself a candidate for Congress
at the election in November next, subject to a
convention of the Democratic party. / solicit
your suffrage at the primary elections, and the
support of your delegates in convention.
Respectfully. L. ii. LOGWOOD.
105-te
hereby announce myself candidate for
Congress in the Ninth Congressional District,
subject to the action of the proposed conyen-
ton. ly9-tdJ w. Il. DUFF.
ROBERT F. L0ONEY is a candidate for
Congress, subject TO the decision of the Demo-
cratic Convention. 0l-te
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PUBLICATIONS.

THE
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-03-04

to come, when the passions and prejudlces Of
these days Of conflict have sunk 10 rest with
US In the bright hereafter, the history Of the
last twelve years will be brilliant chapter 10
human progress. The world will note II; will
not let ltdie. Republicans made that history.
Let tho young men here tonight, who rallied
around the old flag, shouting the battle cry
Of freedom" and the young men who arc
Just coming Into the maturity OF manhood,
take their part with the party that carried
the nag and kept step 10 the music Of union
and liberty. TApplause. Let the men who
toll for their bread and for bread for wives
and children, take their part with men who
have fought the battle OF patriotism and lib
erty, Of development aud Improvement, the
battle that has dlgnined labor and made la
borers respectable throughout the land. Give
4 grand and united vote on the 18th Of March;
thrill the hearts Of your friends throughout
the country, and let them feel that New
Hampshire now, a. In the past, leads them
this autumn to glorious victory. Loud
aDplAuse
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-03-04

NAVY pyrPArINySr.,
WARRINGTON, February A, lB7t. ,


g.a.rui Ordsr No. IN.
Medals Of Honor are hereby awarded 10 the
following. named ssAmen and marines, who have
dIsting uIshsd, themselves In battle or by extra.
ordinary bsroism 10 the line Of their profession;
IN THE ATTACK ON AND CAPTURE or THE
ooREAN PORTS, JUNE II, 1871.
Hugh Purvis, private marine, United States
steamer Alaska, who was the nrst TO scale the
walls Of the fort, and who captured the nag Of
the Oorean forces tAppoIntei Corporal, July
%, is7i.l
James Doughsrty, private marine, United
States steamer BenlclA, for seeking out and
killing the commanding oficor Of the Coroan
forces.
Michael Mcnamara, private marine, United
states steamer Benioia, for Eallantly advancing
70 the parapet, Wrenohlng the matchbox from
the hands Of an enemy and KILN him.
Cyrus Hayden, carpenter, United states
steamer Colorado, color bearer Of tho battalion,
for planting his nag on the ramparts Of tho
citadel and protecting II under heavy nre
from the enemy.
Frederick franklin, quartermaster United
States steamer Colorado, who assumed com.
mAnd OF company d, aftsr Lieutenant Mckee
was wounded, and handled II with great credit
until reli sved.
hNAAhANN NANhNuNNt "AhSt
United States steamer Colorado, who received
= sWord.out 10 tho head while lighting at the
side OF Lieutenant Mckee.
William Troy, ordinary seaman, United States
steamer Colorado, fighting at the side Of Lieu.
tenant Mckee, and spsci ally commended BY the
latter Aftsr being wounded.
Samuel =. Rogers, quartermastsr, U. s. s.
Colorado, wounded while fighting at the side OF
lieutenant Mckee
John Coleman, private marine, U. =. 8. Colo.
RADIO, for fighting hand.tO-hani with the enemy,
and for saving the life Of Alexander Me X snIis.
Michael Owens, private marine, U. 3. s. Colo.
RADIO, fighting hand.to.h hand with the enemy,
and badly wounded.
Charles Brown, corporal Of marin os, U. y. s.
Colorado, assisted In capturing the Corean
standard In the eentre Of the citadel.
ON THE OCCASION oH, AND sunsEouEsr TO, THE
WRECK ~ rus UNITED STATES STEAMER SAC.
NAV, on OCEAN ISLAND REEP, OCTOBER, 1870.
William Halforl, coKsWaIn, sole survivor Of
the boats crew sent TO tho Sandwich Islands
for assistance.
promoted to acting gunner, and also entitled
to a gratulty Of one hunirol doll ars.l
IN rHE HARboR or VILE YRANOHH, DECEMBER
IS, 1871.
Isaac Sapp, seaman extra, U. s. s. She nan.
doah, for jumping overheard and ASST sting Mid.
shipman Miller in saving Charles Prince, sea
man, from drowning.
IN THE ATTACK ON ToRrs JAcRsoS AND ar
PHILIP, APRIL ~, 1861
Thomas Lyons, at present . boatswaIn's mate
on board the Saco, who was las hod outside the
U. S. 5. Pensacola, on tho port sheet chain,
with lead In hand, TO lead the ship past the
forts, and never nInehed, although under a