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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
"BISMARCK's PEN"
a RemarkabIe eerman Gone.

A Remarkable German GOnes
4 An English journal says
In DIR. Abeken, who died at Berlin on
the Sth instant, Germany has lost one OF
its most useful, and, at the same time,
most high-minded and honorable public
men. DIR. Abeken was of late chiefly
known as Bismarck's pen, but he
was far more than that His life would
form most instructive commentary on
the history of Germany since 1880. He
began life as clergyman, and many
English friends will remember him still
as such at Rome in the house of the
Prussian Ambassador, Bunsen, whose
devoted friend he remained through life.
He was with Bunsen in England at the
time of the foundation of theJerusalem
Bisphoric, and he published then sew
eral most learned essays in English on
the ecclesiastical and political questions
involved in this attempt at a common ac-
ton of the English and the continental
churches. He afterward entered the
Foreign Office at Berlin, and passed
through the bright days of Frankfort
and the dark days of 0lmutz, always an
independent observer, but at the same
time most trustworthy servant of the
ministers who were successfully called
to the helm during those stormy times.
When Bismarck had once discovered his
sterling qualities, he never again parted
with him. During the whole Of the late
war DR.. Abeken was always either with
Bismarck or with the Emperor. 1t was
he who sent the famous telegram from
Ems; it was he who sent the last tele-
gram from Versailles. He was never
intended to act a first part, and it seemed
to be his pride to work for otherers. His
attachments were strong, and became
sometimes kind Of hero worship
There was something almost feminine
in his devotion to his friends; in his
utter forgetinlness of self; in his faith
in characters which he had once learned
to- respect. He believed in a Divine
government of the world, and did not
believe in successes which are bought at
the expense of principle, The Emperor
of Germany viii lose in him faithful
servant; PriuceB Bismarck a trusty friend; /;
Germany true patriot, and England,
too, sincere admirer. aud wellwisher.
He knew both the strong and weak
points Of the English character, but
both in HIS personal intercourse with
some Of the most eminent statesmen of
the time and in his close study Of con-
temporaneons events, he had seen too
much of the bright aud pure side of life
in England TO allow himself to be car
ried away by the current Of public opin-
ION in Germany, which, for time, pIo-
fesse1; depreciate everything English.
II was one OF bis opinions that the peace
of the world could never be secure I'M
less the German aud English nations
Iolnel hands for the defense of the high
est interests OF mankind. ar
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
A strange spectacle.


From the boston fosi
The strange spectacle is now pre-
sented in Canada of Irishmen bandirg
with Englishmen against the French.
The outbreak in Quebec at the recent
election was only the expression Of an
antagonisn which has long existed in
the New Dominion between these classes,
and which now bids fair to result in o
war Of bitter cruelty, if not extermina-
ton, unless outside parties interfere.
Th4 killing Of an Irishman by French
Canadian. ;rier revolving circum-
stances. has had the s-eet Of combining
all the English-speaking elements sssiEst
ths French, aRd the situation is so
threatening that ]; is impossible fot the
Uniled States, OF indeed Europe, TO view
ii uneoucerned. The cause Of this ap-
parently strange feud is not difficult to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 2. 1872

ascertain. The French Canadians, who
held possession Of the territory primarily,
regard the English and Irish as inter
lopers, while the latter are disposed to
treat the former as the American col.
onists treated the Indians. Even laying
aside this ancient prejudice. the two
classes refuse toagree on many snbstan-
tial points Of government. notably the
principle Of minority representation,
which the British favor and the French
oppose; hence the elections are apt 70
be periods of strife and bad feeling, but
the prospect was never so critical as at
present. 1t is to be hoped that a settle
meut may be effected without further
bloodshed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
MOSQUITO COMPOUND.
MOSQUITO COMPOUND,
For the Prevention aud Cure OF Bites
Of Mosquitoes and Other VeRo-
nous Insects.

THIS PREPARATION is THE RESULT
Il Of a series Of experiments instituted for the
purpose Of finding a protective from tho
troublesoms annoyance Of mosquitoes. Ithas
been found very effectuai in keeping away
mosquitoes; indeed il Is so obnoxious 70 them
little bf tms comp0uni has besp spfinkled
nbQgt il ls abo very useful In hllaying The
liohiss aud swelling produced byth bite Of
the mosquito or othcrven0mous insect.
Prepared by STEENER & CO.,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION.
CIRCULAR.
To Artisans, Manufacturers, Invent.
Ors, Merchants, and Citi.
zeBs Generally.

rNHE HOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
il Memphis Industrial Exposition take pleas
ure in announcing that a Grand industrial
Exposition of the Arts, Manufactures, 1nven-
tons and Products, will take place in the mag
nifcent building erected for the purpose, on
Jefferson, Fourth and Court streets, in the
city OF Memphis. from October 18th TO Novem-
ber 18th. 1877.
Arrangements are being made for the promi-
nent display of Manufactures, Inventions
Products and Works Of Art; also, for the exhi-
bition Of Machinery in operation. A cordial
invitation is hereby extended TO the Artisans,
Manufacturers, and Inventors Of the United
States 10 exhibit the products of their skill,
aud TO citizens generally to place on exhibition
Paintings, objects Of Nortu, or anything they
may consider worthy Of place in the Expo
sitiOn. THERE WILL BE No CIARGK FOR SPACE.
Arrangements have been made inr Cheap
Transit Of all articles to be exhibited, and for
Reduced Rates Of Fare to visitors from abroad
on all Railroad and Steamboat lines.
For further particulars address,
ED. BURKE PICKETT,
Secretary Memphis Industrial Exposition,
l55-d ---L Memphis, Tenn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
HOW TO Measure an Acre and Parts
OF AN Acre.

Land can be measured with satisfac-
tory accuracy for many purposes, by
pacing Five PAGES are equal to one
liberal rod. A man having long legs
will usually measure more than a rod
at FIVE PAGES, while short legged man
will be obliged to step unnaturally long
to measure rod at FIVE PAGES. The
correct way is to measure l6s feet on
level ground; then practice gauging the
steps, until one can measure one rod at
every five steps. Then one hundred
steps or PAGES will be equal to twenty
rods. II plot Of land will be two hun
dred PAGES long and fifty PAGES wide,
call every five PAGES a rod, multiply the
rods in length by the rods in width, and
divide the product by l60l the square
rods in one acre. Thus. 100 PAGES, 20
rods, and so PAGES 10 rods, or 10 by 20
200 square rods, which divided by 100,
III acres.
I A square acre is about 208 feet 81
inches on every side.
7 In order to lay out one achre of land
twice as long us the width, the length
must be All feet and inches aud the
WluJll lUt ltCb = lnCuOos
Twenty feet front and 2l1S feet deep,
one acre.
twenty-five feet front and l7i2l feet
deep, one acre.
Thirty feet front and l452 feet deep,
one acre.
Thirty-three feet front and 1920 feet
deep, one acre.
Forty feet front and 1889 feet deep
one acre. Nt al,
Fifty feet front and s7lt feet deep, one
acre.
One hundred feet front and 435l feet
deep, one acre.
In one square acre theR are 1856
superficial feet; $40 acres mako one
square mile; 16O acres equal quarter
section. If a pillow turn furrow slice
one foot wide, team must travel about
eight and one-third miles TO plow one
acre.
When rows Of corn, or any osher crop
are three feet apart, and horse hoe is
drawn once between every two, a horse
must travel II miles to finish one acre.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
10000 Numbers Only.
S51 CASH PREMIUMS,
To be paid Immediately after the Distribution
takes place.

The Board of Directors. in commending this
Third Scheme to the public, promise that it
hall be carried out in the same good faith
\ hich has characterized the former Distribn-
cons Of this Society, and made them another
lame for fairness, promptnesss aqd, fidelity to
rotnises. The high character and standing OF
me Managers selected will also be an adql-
iional guarantee that perfect Justice and fair
7ess will control this Distribution.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
st. Agnes Academy
\ For Young Ladies.

FUHIs INSTITUTION, CONDUCTED BY
L the Sisters of St. Dominic. is delightfully."-
situated in healthy and retired part Of the
city of Memphis, Tennessee. The buildings
are ample and commodious. standing in the
center Of extensive and highly improved
grounds, shaded by forest trees. and laid out
and set with rare plants and shrubbery.
branches. useful and ornamental, that are
usually taught.
The Academic Year consists Of two Sessions
of five months each; the first commencing on
the first Of September. the second on the first
Monday of Fobruary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
TEnMs PER SESSION,

I" Payable hall yearly. IN advance:
For board and tuition in any Of the follow
ing branches Reading. Arithmetic, English
Grammar. Geography, History. Rhetoric,
Composition, Criticism, Principles Of Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry and Botany, Mental
and Moral Philosophy. Plain Sewing, Mark
ing. ETC.. SIS. $50, $50. 500. according to the
age or class Of the pupil.
$50. according 70 age or class as above. -
For further information, apply or address
the " MOTHER SUPERIOR"
1895 st. Agnes Academy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02

The gentle editor of Western ex-
change makes the amende honorable in
the following elaborate style: "There
is a hyin our office, one particular, ag-
gressive fly, distinguished from his breth-
rem by "a pertinacity and untiring energy
that, if properly directed, are enough to
make him President Other flies we
can dispose of by whisking paper at
them, or putting them out of the win
dow. But this fly we can't manage.
We don't like to kill flies. There is
something so confiding about them, that
it seems like a breach of hospitality 10
kill them. That fly tumbles into OR
inkstand, crawls out and dries his little
feet by walking over our paper as we
write. The compositor has hard work
to decipher our manuscript sometimes.
And in this connection we would make
a slight correction. In the last number
of our paper we called the Hou. Mr..
an unprincipled demagogue; we should
have said a high-toned patriot 1t
was all the fault of that fly. The
brother of the Hon. Mr.. --- came into
our office this morning with new and
substantial-looking cane and reminded
us of the misprint."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
s22.eOO 90 in 35l PREMIUMS
To be distributed in Conformity to Law
Certidcates,

MEMPHIs, TENN, June 3, 1872.
We. the andersie ned. take pleasure IN A.
nistribution Of the Memphis Agricultural and
Mechanical Society, and heartily commepd the The
object of the Association. the reliability for
the payment of the premiums drawn, ana the
confidence of the public, ~.
IN. Harrington. Pres Union \ Planters bk
- s. Davis, Pres. rst National Bank;
III. z, Harth, Pres German National BANK
!. j. Freeman, Cashier Merchants Nat. Bank
+ I Murphy. Pres Memphis Bank:
N. j. Wicks. Pres. NJ. x G. Railroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,
COrinth and Nashville Railroad.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
- eeivod until the
10Th day OF September, Is7a,

At tho EnFineer's Oficc. in Corinth. Mis-. v
at the Office Of the President, go Front street,
Memphis, Tenn. for the gradihr. trestie-vork
and Cross ties Of iSi5 miles Of road, from Cor
inth. Mis-. o Hamkurg. Tenn.
The Company reserves the right 10 reject
any or all bids.
~ NJ. L. sELDEN, President.
lF-t ". LYNCH, Chief Engineer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
Ueicb bol daisies and buttercup

Heieh ho! daisies and buttercups,
Sweet wagging cowslip, they bend and they
bow; f Is q
A ship sails afar over warm ocean waters.
And haply one musng doth stand at her
PROV.
0 bonny brown souls, and o sweet little
daughter. 8HeH b
Maybe he thinks on you nowi - T.
Hegh hol daisies and buttercups,
Fair yell W daffodil, stately and tall;
A sunshiny WORLD. full of laughter and leisure,
And fresh hearts unconscious of sorrow and
thrail,
Send down on their pleasure smiles passing its
measure ..,'.. -,
God that is over us all.
.-,- ' Jean La0elo,o.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
Hope Hall Institute
r T. TOOF, PRINCIPAL, WILL RE
u open above Institute at IiO Marshall
Avenue, on
Monday, September 10th, 1872

The leading characteristics Of this school
are as follows:
FOR Born SExEs-Course Of study. compre-,
hensive aud practical; Instructions impaired
with interest and care; reviews and examina-
tions frequent and critical; thorough discipline
through the employment of mild agencies; and
MORALS. coupled with intellectual advance
ment, TIKI PRIME CONSIDERATION.
Single desk pattern Of school furniture. with
all recent inventions to secure ease cOnven-
ience. and health; three acres Of ground for
recreation purposes including two acres OF
fine forest trees, the whole afording a commo-
dious common playground for all.
Reference is given TO the following patrons
of the school:
j. j. Busby. w. N. Brown, I. T.R.Farnsworth
@. w. Goycr, W. d. Beard, j. J. Rawlings.
Jno. S. Toof. q. Falls, j. X. Stebbins.
127xiy-20xv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02
MEDICAL,


THE GREAT SOUTHERN
4 i remedy for the cure of Scre.
iiula, Scrofulous Taint, Rheuma
, tism, White Swelling, Gout,
Goitre, Consumption, Bronchi-
tbs, Nervous Debility and all dis
cases arising from an impure con-
dition of the Blood.
The merits ofthis valuable prepar-
alton arc SO wellknown that afpassiug
notice is but necessary TO remind the
readers of this journal ofthe necessi-
lty 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 offamiiies throughout this
. South, endorsing in the highest terms
The Ff,ad fJirdct If Aosddalis.
DR.. X. Wilson Carr Of Baltimore
says che has used il in cases OF Scrof-
lula and other diseases with much sat
isfaciion.
DIR. Il. G. Pugh Of Baltimore, re-
lcommends it 10 all persons suffering
with diseased Blood, saying it is su,
perior TO any preparation he has ever
fused,
Rev DRbney Ball OF the Balti-
more M. L. Conference South says he
has beenso much benefited by itsuse
that he cheerfully recommends tito
all his friends and acquaintanecs.
Craven a Co., Druggists, at Cor
donsville, va, say II never has failed
Ito give satisfaction.
SAINT e.. McFRdicn, Murfrees-
boro, Tennessee, says 1t cured him OF
Rheumatism when all else failed.
Rosadalis is not tasecretquack prep
aration. its Ingredients are published
on every package. Show II TO your
Physician and he will tell you IL Is
composel of the strongest Alternatives
that exist, and is an excellent Blood
Purifier. Did our space admit we
lcould give yoa testim onia Is from
levery State in tho South and from
persons known 10 every man, woman
land child either personally or byrep-
Iutaiien.
Rosadalis is sold by all Druggists.
CLEMENTS & Co.,
BALTIMORE, Sole ProPristoTs.
JOHN F. HENRY,
No. 8 COLLEGE PLA0,
-NelO York. RAclesals AgsHf.
dkw
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,Co~stfteafes for Sale at all the A gen
elee of the Association.

nz-orders with the money for Certificates
may be sent pr Express, or Registered Let- .e
ters or Postefice Orders, at the risk OF the
Iess; Itesssso;c;ation. and Immediately upon the Dis
tribution taking place the Official Numbers
will he forwarded TO each correspondent.
All orders to be addressed.
Memphis Agricultural and Mechani'
cal Society, r, -
p. O. Lock-b0x No. rs,
3i5 Second street, Memphis, Tenn.
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TAXES.
TAXES.
TAXES---TAXES.
and County Taxes.

DULL AND AMPLE NOTICE HAS BEEN
T. given by the Tax Collector. No personal
property is exempt from Distress Warrants.
The officers having them in charge do not
know how to make false returns of = no prop
crty,' and time is not allowed them in which
TO grant further indulgence. Settle promptly
and save yourself and the officers from the un-
pleasant position of making a levy on beds, etc.
You must settle by September ], 1872.
ia GEO. l.. WILLIAMS, c. S. c..
1884 20 North Court street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-02

Mr.. Whittier has entirely recovered
from the effects OF the slight lightning
stroke which he underwent recently.
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JOHN G. BALLENTINE, President,
I.rov TROUsDALE, Secretary.
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MANAGERS:
ruo,s,s X. HILLS, JAMES COLRNAN,
rnDy.S AVoLFE, W. D. WooDsoE.
1S3-'5S -u..-a--mmu-
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Sl5 Second street. Memphis, Tenn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-18

The abrogation Of the passport system in
France will take effect on the Goth inst.
Chicago has organized a personal liberty
league to test the constitutionality of the new
liquor law.
Hon. E. G. Cabanus, formerly chairman of the
Democratic Executive Committee Of Georgia,
died at Atlanta yesterday.
The California grape crop is reported to have
been damaged ene-fifth by late frosts. The fruit
crop was also slightly damaged.
Troops have deem sent from Fort Brown, and
San Antonio, Texas, to occupy the crossings on
the Rio Grande and prevent cattle stealing.
Mrs Harriet BeechOr Stowe has been engaged
by the American literary bureau to give readings
from her own works before lecture associations
this fall.
The monument to General Thomas is to be ,
colossal equestrian statue in bronze to be PLACED
either in the Capitol grounds at Washington OIL
at Vest Point.
At Leesburg, Va, Mrs. Lloyd, accused o.
poisoning her husband and children. has beer
committed to jail. ALI the bodies will be exhum
ed for examination.
The Washington Diplomatic Corps will in tn,
main make Newport their summer resort. Tn,
English, Turkish, Russian, and Spanish Minis
| ters have already engaged residences there.
There is a temporary truce between the coal
| miners Of Ohio and their employers but tn
strikers already are masters of the field, for tn,
question of an increase of 20 cents per ton is l.
| be arbtrated upon.
At the ruins Of a malt house in the burnt dis
trict OF Chicago, on Monday, workmen cam
/ upon sm0ulderng material which burst int
i flames on exposure to the air. The fire ha
smouldered for six months,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-18

The shoe trade is very brisk in Lynn, HaYer-
hill and other towns in Massachusetts,
The Warwick Iron Company, OF Pottstowr,
Penn, is shortly to be organized with capitsl
OF 5000, 900.
Chattanooga, Ga, is rapidly increasing in
manufacturing enterprises. There are several
foundries andhail works in successful operation.
The Valley furnace near Sharon Penn, is ma
king thirty tons Of gray iron per day. The bloom
will be enlarged this summer, and other improve
ments made.
A Columbia, (Lancaster Co., paper comes to
us with paragraph marked, saying that brick
layers are in demand in that town. We imagine
that the number needed cannot be very great.
The town of Beaver Falls, on the Pittsburg
Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway, is excited by
the fact that the Beaver Falls Cutlery Works
have dispatched an agent TO California for q
horde Of 800 coolies. Failing there, the agent il
to go on to China. Meantime a hotel has been
bought to be used as coole boarding house and
other preparations have been made to accomo-
date the new workmen.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-18

THE NEW ACADEMY BUILDING IN PHILADELPHIA.
The Philadelphia letter OF the Germantown
Telegraph contains the following;
The working drawings for the new Academy
of the Fine Arts are nearly ready, and operations
will soon be commenced in the demolition of the
warehouse at the 8. W. corner OF Broad and
Cherry streets, covering the lot purchased as the
site for the structure The first story will be
entirely devoted TO the Library, the Directors
room and the apartments for the school. The
latter will be very greatly expanded, and will
include four profeasorships Of sculpture, land
scspe-painting, architecture and hgure-art. Very
much larger collections Of casts Of celebrated
works as models and studies for the pupils will
be obtained. One apartment will be exclusively
devoted to studies from the living model. II
will thus be seen that the school will be some-
thing very different from what it has ever been
before. 1t will occupy eight apartments on the
first floor, the latter being raised some five feet
from the street. The art galleries Of the insti-
tuition will occupy the whole second floor, the
sculpture gallery running through the centre
and lighted from above, and from the front and
rear. The Gilpin gallery will be at the rear.
The fund left by the will of Henry d. Gilpin
amounts to $3.50, 900. The entire cost Of the
now Academy, exclusive Of the ground, will be
$250,000, Of which the subscriptions already
reach $3.50 900, in some seventeen different gifts.
The full amount will Aoon be obtained. 1t is
expected that the structure will be under roof
by the close of the present season, so that the
work on the interior may be continued during
the winter.