Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-06

the latest conceits of the Cincinnati hat
manufacturers.
The Grand Duke Alexis finds that his
engagements will not permit him to 20
on that buffalo hunt.
A French geologist says the earth will
not be consumed by fire, but will break
from intense cold.
Tiger Tail, a son o. the famous Semi
mole chief of the same name, peddles
pumpkins at Key West.
The japanese are said to make a
strong string of paper, but it is not equal
to good cord Of wood.
Madame Liza Felix, sister Of Rachel,
has returned to the Paris stage, after a
long period of retirement.
Parepa has permitted Buffalo pho
tographer TO make picture OF the
bracelet presented to her by Alexis.
A Texas paper says: ION the 2Oth
the Indians were executing contract
of horse-stealing at Eagle Pass.
Intelligent Europeans are discussing
the question, docs the visible spleRdor
of an Office tend to increase its powerT
A sea captain explained to an inquisi-
tive lady that they used shrouds aboard
ship to bury dead Gains at sea.
One thousand saddles of venison are
waiting at St. Cloud, Minnesota, for
some enc to stirrup the transportation
companies.
The Boston Post Dem abbreviateS
the name of one of its exchanges into
Lou. Cour.," and of another into
"Wash. Pat"
The New York World opposes the cir
culation of the wine cup by ladies' on
New Years day ON account of--the bad
ness of the wine.
Madame Arabella Goddard, the re-
nowned pianist, who will visit this coun-
try next fall, has been playing in London
lately with great success.
The remarkable fact is announced
from San Francisco, that hackman who
found forty dollars in his hack volun'
tarily returned it to its owner.
A California clergyman recently Wis
tied the Atlantic States, and during his
absence his wife filed his pulpit and &C
quilted herself creditably
A venerable lighthouse keeper re-
Gently died in Connecticut, and his
daughter has been appointed his success
sor. 1t is said she has discharged the
duties for fifteen years.
Mr.. Medill, the new Mayor of Chicago,
is called, in most of the letters whichstill
come from foreign countries bringing
contributions for the relief of Chicago
the Lord Mayor"
Miss Nellie Grant, Miss Dent, Miss
Nellie Otis, daughter of Dr. Otis, of the
army, and daughter OF General Blake
will make their debuts in Washington
society this season.
A farmer is the noblest work of God
He rises at two clock in the morning
and burns out half pound of good and
kords ov HANDLES, and then goes out Il
worry the geese and stir up the hogs
Josh Billings
A correspondent Of London p2pel
states that an American missionary, SEN
TO Calcutta to convert the Hindoo, hal
become disciple Of Keshub Chunlei
Sen, and been formally received into th'
Brahmo-Somaj Church.
Gerry, my dear" said a teacher tt
one of her pupils, you have been
very good little girl to-day" " Yes
couldn't help being good; / had stiff
neck, said Gerry, with perfect serious
ness.
Let the woman suffrage movemen
once get out of the slough Of free-lov'
into which its New York advocates hav,
dragged it, and i viii 60 on to certain
victory. So says lions Herald, which
has read the signs Of the times in WyO
ming.
The building in which the Interna
tional Exhibition is to be held at Yienn;
in 1873 is to be 5000 feet long, eco fee
vide, and is to have a eupoia 800 feet il
diameter. A separate building viii b.
provided for exhibiting machinery ant
another for works Of art
p Theresa Milanollo, the celebrated VIC
linist, who has been living in retirement
since her marriage in 1867, with N. Par
mentier military man, is about TO re
turn to public life. Nine. Milanollo vii
first appear in Havre, where she resides
and will then make a tour through