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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28

An odd invention has recently been
made for the benefit Of those mildly
hammered danes who foOlish!y and per-
versely imagine that the sphere Of
woman is home" This invention is q
combination Of ropes and pulleys, and
bolts and nuts. and hooks and staples,
and levers, etc, by means Of which a
cradle, rocking-chair. aud a eburn are
kept going at the same tine. Madame
gently rocking il her chair sets the
ropes in motion which are attached 70
the cradle and the churu, While her hands
are at liberty to darn stockings or hold
= novel This Is what {, is to be an oP-
pressed dayel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28
MONTGO ERY
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, VA.

UIHIs DELIGHTFUL WATERING PLACE
will be open for the reception Of visitors
lon the FIRST DAY OF JUNE NEXT.
Extensive additions Of new furniture have
been added, and the preprietors are making
Q very arrangement for the comfort and conve
nience of visitors.
This is the most beautiful aud extensively
Improved of all the numerous watering places
En- the mountains of Virginia. All the usual
appliances for the comfort and amusement OF
the guests are provided, and Express, Ticket
Post and Telegraph Offices are found here.
The Bar will be under the management. Of
Thornton A. Atkinson. and will be supplied
hWith the hest of LIQUORS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28
RAILROAD.
PADUCAH & MEMPHIS
RAILROAD.
Omen Tor Freight and Passenger
Tramc between Memphis
and CoEfngtOn.
RAILRoAD.

OE AND AFTER MONDAY NEXT, JUNK
" %. lsl. trains WI pe ran sa1ls ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28
PUBLIC LEDGER.


UlHE PUBLIC LEDGER is PUBLISHED
every afternoon Except Sunday nj Mo- 10
The PuRLIo LEDaER Is served TO city subscri;
bers hy faithful carriers at FIFTEEN ChNIo
PER WEEK, payable weekly TO the csaTriers.
By mail lin advanced: One year. tni SIX
months. 81; three months, s2; one month,
NsWsdealers supplied at 2,S cents per copy.
Weekly Public Ledger,
Published every Tuesday at 50 per annum dn
advanced clubs Of five or more, 81 oQ.
interest TO the public are at all times accept
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
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subsequent insertions.-.-... ~ .
For one week k....-..."............... " a, =.
rOr Two Woeks..................'.'''s : ~ A, a,
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For one month...."...............1 0O
RATES OF ADVERTISING in WEEKLY;
First insertion % per square
Subsequent insertions.-"-. oO
Eight lines of nonpareil, solid, constitute
square.
Displayed advertisements will be charged
according TO the SPACE occupied. az above
rates-there being twelve lines Of solid type TO
the inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Special notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior in;
ducements, both as TO rate Of charges and
manner of displaying their favors.
Notices of deaths and marriages, twenty
cents per line.
All bids for advertising are due when con-
tracted and payable on demand.
All letters, whether upon business or other
wise, must be addressed TO
u. WHITMORE,
Publisher and Proprietor.
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Bon Aqua Springs /!

TIME ABOVE POPULAR SUMMER RE
L sort, under the management Of Mr.. j. II.
Robinson. of Nashville. Tenn, will be open
roard. per month, $40; per week,
eI4; per day, 81 90.
Children und ,r twelve years and servants. half
price, Special rates to large familieS.
Excursion tickets via Memphis and Louis
vile railroad. from Memphis to Burns Sta
ton and return distance two hundred miles),
Burns Station for the Springs. Immediately
upon the arrival Of trains. Sleeping cars
Trains leave Momphis at 3 :25 a. IN. and 4 80
y M. and arrive at Burns Station at2;SO m.
and 2 100 am.
For further information address
j. +. ROBINSON,
Bon Aqua Springs, via Burns Station, Tenn.
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ZIG TU N N L L,

on the Va. and Tenn. division Of the A. NJ.
land d, r. r. is the station at which you take
|tbe ear for the Springs-distant Ia miles,
RouuA trip tickets can be procured at all the
|nrincipal towns and cities.
q. a. CoLHeUN. for twelve years the Resi-;
dent Partner Of tho Allegheny, Springs, Will
|assume the management. and he tenders TO
|his old patrons cordial welcome, and pledges
|his efforts to render their stay pleasant. we
nropose to have none but the most experiences
Iseryants, and Our supplies Of every descrip-
|tion will be selected from the best the country
and city afford. 1t is the intention OF the neW
|proprietors to so improve this property as 10
make it the
Leading watering Place In the
Mountains OF Virginia.
It's many natural attractions can be 80 I'M
nroyed and ovnamented as to render ibis COM
paratively an easy task.
We employ none but the most experienced
servants, and eur supplies of every descrip-
Sion will be selected from the best the country
S'HT HTTEsitMS@s2 so per dag; Sis per week; $50
2er month; for the month of June, SO., ,Chil,3
dren under ten and over two years old ana
servants. half price. oomy
COLH0UN, WILSON & COWAN.
Clerks: G. M. obenehain, VIM. Wade and
VIM. 4. Rose. Witt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-28
MoNTvALE SPRINGS.

uNHIs FAyORITE SUMMER RESORT, SIT
Il uated in Blount county, East Tennessee.
will be opened for the reception of visitors on
Tho 18th of May, 1873. and maintained in a
etyle worthy the patronage oe discriminating
public. The marked beneficial results attend
ing the use of these waters in functional de.
of the Liver, Bowels, Kidneys and
Skin, and the cure Of chronic diseases, attest
their medical properties. All the accessories
for enjoyment and recreation at the best wa
tering places will be found here. Special at
tentiOn will be given to the comfort and i'm
provement of invalids.
4 Visitors TO Montvale necessarily pass over
the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad, making the city of Knoxville, Ten:
nessee, a point; thence via Knoxville and
charleston railroad to Maryville. sixteen
miles, whence passengers are conveyed in
mail stages, running in connection with the
trains, TO the Springs. nine miles distant.
Return tickets can be obtained at all promi-
nent points. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-03

DEPELLANTS.
II Wsterproofs. in Blue, Black, Green and
Grey, at all prices; beautiful piece OF Navy
sen ~ d. F. WITMER CO.'S.
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LIST OF GIFTS.
TOTAL, 1900 GIFTS, ALL CASH,

amounting to.."...."........... 81, ooo wy
The distribution will be positive whether aii
the tickets ere sold or not, and the al
paid in proportion to the tickets sold-all unsold
tickets being destroyed rs at the First and Sec
ond Concerts and not represented in the drawing.
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole Tickets $1,000; Halves $3.50; Tenths,
or each coupon $500; Eleven Whole Tickets
for $4,000; 22! Ticket fer s., 10000; ll3 Whole
Tickets for $50OO0O; 227 Whole Tickets s. fop or
SlOOOOOO No discount on less than SoOuV
worth of Tickets at time.
The unparalleled success of the Third Gift Con
cert as well as the satisfaction given by the First
and Second makes it only necessary to announce
the Fourth to insure the prompt sale OF every
ticket The Fourth Gift Concert will be con,
Quoted in all its details like the Third, and tuil
particulars may be learned from circulars which
will be sent free from this office to all who apply
for them.
Tickets now ready for sale and all orders &C.
companicd by the money promptly filled; Lloe-
raj terms given to those who buy to sell again.
THOS. E. BRAMLETTE,
gent Publ Libr. Ky. and Manager Gift Con-
cert, Public Library Building, Louisyllle
Kentucky. aug 2'-oZaW@WI"tDl
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ICE DEALERS.

IoE' ICE! I'VE
E. C. ATWELL
Having completed his improvement in Market
space, has established an office and
ICE DEPOT
there, where ICE can be obtained from 3. m
to 9 D. M. Orders left at the Drug Store OF u +.
Samuel Lunt, corner Of King and washington
streets. will meet with prompt attention
Wagons will deliver Ice daily to all pTiVsste
families ordering it. mn I- 2l-EI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-03

NvEW GOODSl NEW GOODS!
Ladies' Hoopskirts, new sty le.
Leather Belts Il large supply.
Linen Towels and Toweling.
India Rubber and Wire Bustlcs.
Hair Brushes and Combs:
Hosiery for ladies and children.
Half Hose for men and boys
Mosquito Netting, all colors
Cambria Edging and Inserting.
Lace Edging wide and narrow.
Inserting and Trimming Braid.
Hemstitched Handkerchicts.
Coored Bordered Handkcrchiefs
Linen Shirt Bosoms.
Paper and Linen Shirt Collars.
Wristbands new sty lie.
Thread Gloves al sizes
Gauze Mcrno Shirts
Suspenders, together with full assortment 0
goods in our line -, uvoon
aug IL II. Il. NooO'
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EDUC.aTIONRL.
DELE HAVEN INSTITUTE.

Miss A. L. DERRICK, Principal.
Professor of the French language, NJ. d. MAS
SON, of Paris.
Professor of the German language, c. E. WEI
MAYER.
Professor OF Instrumental and Vocal Music, j.
r. FALKLAND.
The Young Ladies of Alexandria are invited
to join private classes in the above-mentoned
studies ut tie Belle Haven Institute sep "
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S1.5OO,OOO,

divided into 1900 cash gifts will be distributed
by lot among the ticket-holders. The numbers
Of the tickets to be drawn from one wheel oy
blind children and the gifts from another.
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ur,A GAZETTE& & VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
SAD ACCIDENT AT A SERENADE.
IFrom the Danbury News.

Those of our readers acquainted on Monson
street will remember that the roof to MIR. For
Gems saloon adjoins his house, and is approach
ed bv two windows. One of these windows is in
Mr Forcep's bedroom On this roof Mrs. For
ceps has spread hesitating tomatoes with a
view to Fastening their ripeness. Last We'd
pesday she rut five more with their fellows,
making thirty in all.
The Forceps have a niece visiting them-a
Young lady named Hall, Of Thomaston. She
has made the acquaintance OF many OF our
youDg people, aud on Wednesday night several
of them got together to give her a serenade.
Providing themselves with requisite instruments,
the young men took ur position near this
addition we speak of, aud struck up on the in
strumeuts. Mrs. Forceps was first awakened
by the music, and Duged her husband. lie
also awoke. The music was graud-no loud
or coarse, but soft, low and harmonious. Mr..
Forceps was very much pleased, and got up to
the window to hear it. Then Mrs. Forceps
got up also, and relying her Dighcap, stood be,
side Forceps. They re serenading Ellen,
said She Il know it, said Forceps. who
can they be?" she asked. II don't know, I'm
sure" said he; but suppose | could 6ud out
if could creep out on the roof and look over.
Why don't you p said she, her curiosity, In
creasng I'm afraid they might see me, he
said. Il don't think they would, she said.
They wouldn't be looking up on the roof,
would they?
Mr.. Forceps thought moment and then
concluded no one could see him, as the moon
had gone into bank Of clouds, and objects
were quit dim. And then he softly opened
the blind and cautiously crawled out on the
shingles. completely encased in red flannel un-
der clothes and night-cap of the same rich ma
teriaI. The music still continued, coming up
through the mig hit air in waves of ecstatic har-
mony MIR. Forceps sat down on the roof and
laboriousy worked his way TO the caves. Then
he lifted himself up to turn over and look down
and just then he stepped on something soft aid
yielding, felt his feet give, made desperate
clutch at the shingles, was too late, gave pierre
ing shrek, and shot off the roof and went re
yolvng and howliug 10 among the band, fol-
lowed by the tomatoes, and madIy cleaving the
air with his red fanuel limbs. lie struck on
his back on the lass viol, and with on leg tore
the entrails from the accordeon, and with the
other Knocked all the keys from sllVer-mount-
ed flute The man who played the bass viol
was driven seDseless into pile of pea brush !;
and the flute player, with his mouth full OF
blood and splinters, jumped over the fence and
fled
What became of the others Mr.. Forceps does
not know, he being too busily engaged IN get
ting on his feet and into the house to make
critical examination of the field. 1t Is presum-
cd the bass vio man died on the spot, and was
surreptiously removed aud buried by his com
panlons, as there was no sign OF him about the
premises in the morning.
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FANCY. GOODs IND .vOTIO.N's.
r EW ALL GOOD S.

N
now have in all my FALL GOODS, which
consist in part of: Zephyr Worsted and Ger;
mantown Wool. in all colors; Fine Baimora
Yarn, in all colors; Canvas, of every description
Silk and Worsted Embroidery Braids; Fancy
Worsted Embroidery, the best selection in town
Ladies' Neckties and Fancy Ribbons, something
new; Opera, Plaid and White Flannels; Ladies
Gents and Children's Underwear five different
kinds of Corsets; Ladies and Children's CottoIr
and Woolen Hosiery, and bargains in Shawl:
and everything belonging to a hrst-class' otior
House, cheap ut l56 King street
oct Sim ADOLPH DIEDEL
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TTARDW WARE, CUTLERY, &c

DEDUCTION IN PRICE OF McCLURES S
II PATENT BACK CHAIN AND TRAY
ELLER-Arrangemen have been made with
the manufacturers by which we are enabled to
reduce the price of these articles, SO as to re-
move every obstacle to their i'm mediate and gen
era use. We will sell them until further notice
ut the following prices:
Chain complete with travellers, 81 %.
Chain without travellers, 30
Travellers without chain, w
These prices place this valuable invention
within the reach of all cartmen.
auglS JAS. I. CAkLIN & SONS.
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DIR GOODS.
SEAs AsONABLE DRY GOODS
R0RFRT T, WOODS

u.
Water proof Cloth, in all the new colors OF
Blue, Green, Brown aud Black; Sacquing, Elan
nels in Black, Blue, Scarlet, Crimson and Buff.
Also Plaid Flannels, in seven different varieties,
beautiful goods; Velveteens, Black, Blue, Ma
room and Purple, for cloaks and dress trimmings;
Tycoon Reps, for Robes and Morning Wrap
pers, with a general assortment of goods in our
line No 62 KING STREET.
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Ill II III MU Ill NUllUN l1UOOG
NO. rs KING STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
COMPLETE FALL AND WINTER STOCK,
Just purchased in New York from man
ufacturers and importing commits
sion houses, rushing in by ev-
cry train and steamer.
GRAND AND GORGEOUS SELECTION
MARV ELLOUSLY MAGNIFICENT!
Wonderfully choice and cheap comprising rs
rich a selection of goods as can be found
in any house in any city.
With mammoth house. gigantic stock, aston
ishing variety, unparalleled in quantity and
unprecedented in low prices, all COM
bined cannot fail to largely augment
an already extensive business and
continuet to command admir-
alton and defy COM
petition.
LADIES' d GENTS 'FURN'G. GOODS,
of every description, are offered in guam
tity and variety at such low hg-
ures as would do credit
to any city.
Zophyr Worsteds, Germantown Woods, En-
broidery Materials, Hair Goods, Jewelry, Ho-
sery, Gloves, Ladies', Gents and Child
ren's Merino Underwear Corsets, Laces,
Scarfs, &C., &c, in endless variety;
all of which will be sold at such
prices IS will etiectually put
An end to extortionary
prices in this city.
HAIR GOODS NUFACTORY
work daily turned out will indicate.
COMBINGSl COMBINES!
Made up into the most beautiful Curls, Switches,
&C., and ladies can rely upon having their own
hair, without doubt, worked up into any design
required, and no substitution to save time or
A ladies invited
working Of the
HAIR DEPARTMENT.,
in its various branches, and to examine the I'M
mense quantities Of the
BEST FRENCH HAIR,
of the most beautiful shades ever seen. This EN-
tire business is open to the examination OF any
one and I have no secrets to withhold from any
customer Send in your orders, and rely upon
having them done up in first class style ut prices
beyond competition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-03

\ LEDGE OF PURE GoLD.-Near the sum-
nit of the mountain south of fTaylorvllle is the
noted quartz ledge, or more properly, gold
ledge, owned by A. G. Light an old resident of
Plumas county. The route leading to the mine
is mere trail, and the only method of ap-
proach is on foot owing to the preclpltous
character Of the bill. The ledge itself, if it can
be named ledge, is mere dlsJonted thread
Of gold bearing quartz lying in bed or slide OF
decomposed gneiss. The quartz rarely attalns
to the thickness of six inches in diameter. The
richer stringer, of which Lights ledge is trag-
ueut, probably ran parallel with the Premium
c1igiualIy, and was DETECTED from its south
eas course at this point by volcanic disturb
aDceS
This queer little quartz mine has for years
been the most notable gold deposit in Piumas
county, and has probably excited as much COM
neDt as any one on this coast. The gold IS
mainly found at points or pockets, where the
strlnger of quartz narrows to mere seams. FIRE.
quently at these narrow points MIR. Light takes
out from $500 to 500 per day, by simply
crushing the rotten quartz IN hand mortar.
The quartz is all rich auriterious, and by care
tu reduction will pay largely. Light works his
mine alone, and in his own rude way picks out
from $4,000 to $4,000 every year. lie has
dearly carued every dollar which be has real
zed, however, for the amount OF hard work
which he has expended upon the claim is enor-
nous. He has literally houeycombed hundreds
OF feet of the mountain with bitches, open cuts,
side cuts, shafts and tunnels and Is still delV-
Ing away Some years ago this indomltable
worker dug ditch along the summit, above
his present work, which, during the spring
months, will carry good stream OF water, and
thereby save an enormous amount OF picking
which the old man is now doing Besides,
there are doubtless thousands of dollars worth
Gt gold in the wash below the ledge.-Plumas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-03
GIFT CONCERT.
~RANDEST SCHEME EVER KNOWN.
FOURTH GRAND GIFT CONCERT
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
Public Library Of Kentucky:
1o.0OO CASH GIFTS SI,5OO,OOO.
EVERY FIFTH TICKET DRAWS A GIFT.
$a5O,OOO FOR $50.

The Fourth Grand Gift Concert authorized by
special act of the Legislature for the benett OF
the Public Library OF Kentucky, will take place
in Public Library Hail. at Louisville, n.y.,
WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER Sd, 1873.
Only sixty thousand tickets will be solo, sno
one half of these are intended for the European
market, thus leaving only 10000 for sale in the
United States where l0O, 600 were disposed OF for
the Third Concert. The tickets are divided into
ten coupons or parts and have on their back the
scheme with full explanation OF the mode OF
drawing
At this concert. which will be the grandest
musical display ever witnessed in this country,
the unprecedented sum of
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.HEREEf.g.S-T THsESNS.
OYSTER UE.3LEKS.

OYSTERS
JOHN S. OGSWILL,
At his Oyster House, opposite the Gazette office,
is prepared TO furnish OYSTERS to all who
may desire them All orders from the country
will receive prompt attention. sep -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-03

An ATTRACTIVE FARM-How should we 60
to work to make the farm attractive? In the
hrst place, we should not pretend to cultivate
more land than we can keep free from weeds,
ior there is nothing more unattractive and dis
cCuraglng than to have farm continually chok-
edup With them. The barn aud all pertaining
10 it should be built several rods from the road
DO not suffer the barnyard to become clattered
W, with old rails, boards, etc. but keep all such
'hlngs piled snugly 10 some out-of the-way place
until needed. When you are done usi Dg your
laS'mIlpg implements do not leave the M scatter
60 here and there over the farm to rust, but
eIean s them and put them to dry. Thus you
VIII III save great deal of time labor and money.
The greatest attraction of the farm is the
uHwelIlns aud surroundings; and We should do
a sil III our power to make it agreeable and home
nke' The house should be neatly painted. Do
not pen it upon piece of ground merely big
sa1ough tor 1t to stand on, but let there be am
PIE room for ornamental and shade trees.
lhe orchard and vegetable garden are indis,
it pteusa6Ie to farm. The fences aud buildings
snould De kept in good condition. Some far,
,I letS think that if they can raise large crop,
;!ney are doing all that is required of them, but
'Tss r observe their families. the boys especially
, lucy are not contented on the farm, but I'm,
a. s.ose every opportunity of visiting the store,
rIpot taI aud at last the saloon. Why do they
nrae uns such course? Because the farm lacks
,ra upper attractions. Then let the farm be at
"'''Se and useful for by it the world hveth
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WATERPRooP CLoTHS-Another sup
w ply just received.
oct z ID. +. IL MElt w.
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DRATTS ASTRAL OIL.

DRAFTS ASTRAL OIL.
We have lust received large supply of
PRATTS ASTRAL OIL,
and as the price has been reduced, we hope the
sales will be larger than heretofore
This oil is a product of petroleum burns in
any kerosene oil burner, and is believed to De
perfectly safe.
We have been selling it for several years, and
have never heard of any trouble arising from It's
use sep ie V' ~A E. S. LEADBEATER S BRO.
TALTI SALTl
Rv Die Tugend: a full cargo of EVANS
FACTORY-FILLED FINE SALT oo1
By Cormorant: a full cargo of LIVERPOOL
GROUND ALUM SALT.
sALT and 300 vERDIN s. SONS FACTO-
RY. FILLED FINE SALT. For sale by
w. A. SMOOT,
sup 1a-2m Smoots wharf
TOOTH POWDERS, &c.-Whte & Thurs
l. tons Tooth Paste, Lyons Tooth Tablets
and Lead beatcrs Aromatic Dentrhce; also a
fine assortment of English Tooth Brushes, for
sale by
sep 20 T.. ). LEADbEAIEh q DIV.
VHEAP-Just opened a second supply Of
u those very cheap CAMBRIC EDGINGS
and 1NSERT1NGS, in great variety Of patterns
and styles, at Z. Z. BEKKI'S
sep 70 y King street.
WAX FLOWER MATERIALS
Just received large supply of Wax Flower
Materials at COOK s. CREIGHTON'S,
sep3 lU1 hlng street.
Bk1okS' 3 BR1cksl,
25O,OOO BEST QUALITY now for sale in
lots to suit Apply TO
my 29-tf EMAN UEL FRANClS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1873-03-27
From Benton Precinct.

March 2lSt, 1872.
Pursuant to a call of the County
/ Superintendent the teachers of Ben.
| ton precinct aid others met in the
school house in District No. 81, at :
o'clock p. NJ
Superintendent called the house tc
order, after which Miss May Beck.
man presided at the melodeOn, and
the pupils of the district furnished
the audience with music. Rev. Beck
| man offered prayer.
The audience was then favored
with a song by Prof. Dye.
Hon. J. >. Church was then intro
duced to the audience, and made a
very able address upon the import
ance of educating the young mind.
1t was highly appreciated by all pres
ent.
After the address Miss Beckman
furnished us with few more pieces
af mu ic.
On motion of Mr.. Chas. Stull the
question Of compulsory education
was taken up aud discussed by the
following gentlemen: f. r. Sykes,
Chas. Stull, Rev. Beckmau, = w
McGrcw, J. ;. Church and others.
Prof. Dye and Mr.. Sykes then furn-
ished us with music, 10y singing sew
erai songs, the last of which was live
iy, naniely, The fine Old Irish Gen
tleman."
The institute then adjourned to
meet May End, 1873.
The reason for not holding over
Saturday was that farmers We're very
busily engaged with their spring
work, and thouhht il advisable to ad-
journ to that time, when the throng
would be over in great measure.
The people of Benton are awake to
the common school interests.
MAY BECKMAN, Sec'y.