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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

A seamstress was arrested the other
day, in Brooklyn, for pawning clothing
which she had taken home TO sew, and
upon examination the following evidence
was elected: She asserted that she was
employed by Miss Phillips, who paid
her seventeen cents for making four
pairs Of drawers, and twenty-five cents
Tor making six shirts. Because she did
not finish the trousers as soon as she
had agreed to, Miss Phillips refused to
pay her, and she thereupon pawned
them to keep her family from starving.
Here is case which ought to interest
those women who are continually crying
out against the tyranny Of men. II was
not a man who exacted from this poor
seamstress such quantities Of work at
such n preposterous price. 1t was
woman who refused TO pay her the
wretched pittance which she asked, on
the pretence that she had not finished
her work sufficiently soon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

sources were as follows;
Receipts s'5so'vi
Disbursements ............-.., ,.. $1,000 w
Excess Of Disubnrsements......-. - iZ,ae - ~
Total State dobtOver assets........ 1o,svo'ao- ~
Total value Of taxable property. ..
in East Tennessee. oi'V4,ioo W
Total taxation Of property In 49,. go a.
East Tennessee. sio'9tS0 ~
Decrease of taxation since 1911 lll,io' ~
no. N OF acre. a %. ,spS acre g,y's'o sos
Total value Of taxable property 49,. ~
in Middle Tennessee ............s ~ .OuO,Ooi W
Total taxation OF taxable prop =.
erty In Middle Tennessee.......,. 4a2,O y
Decrease of taxation since 1871 Zi5,IoO %
No, of acres Of land, 1925. 400
Average value per acre.....-......... ~
Total value of taxable property
in West Tennessee. ................S E,sls.5io W
Total taxation Of property in
West Tennessee. ................x.... 5yl,oio ~
Decrease Of taxation since 1871 l9l,lO US
Ave- "a eva value ~ per- per a S s@
Total decrease Of value Of prop.
erty in the State since lSll......S 5,5ZO,beo W
lI prope SsSfi in the State sinSslSi 57.g5 u
Total taxable property in the - 49,, o-, 10
State zfz,o4,o oz w
Total No; acres of land in State
Average value per acre in State 743
Revenue derived from privileges from
October /, 1871, TO October /, 1872;
East Tennessee. 5o.5n 81
Middle Tennessee. .-................... llz,lD 81
West Tennessee. lo5,io9 ~
Total ..................-.....~.~... S9l .426 %
Total amount due from delin-
quent tax collectors and clerks =,
including 1872. ,ooO,o4Z w
The State debt was reduced during
Mr.. Pennebaker's administration from
forty-three to twenty millions of dollars,
which was effected mainly by sale of
the States interest in railroads, under
an act of the Legislature. Various
Recommendations about funding the en-
tire outstanding State debt, including
coupons, warrants and old issue Of the
Bank of Tennessee into one uniform
series Of bonds, and other matters, have
received already the attention Of the
press and of the Legislature. The IN
terest accruing upon these bonds would
amount to about $l,26O,OOO The irreg-
ularity in assessments of property is
alluded to as a great evil, and an entire
change recommended. Sudden and
violent changes in the revenue system,
it is believed, would work an injury.
Other points in the report have been an
ticipated and commented upon hereto
fore. Mr.. Pennebaker has been a faith
full, Woodworking, conscientious officer,
and retires with the confidence OF the
public in his ability and integrity and
the warm regard of all who came in con-
tact with him officially or otherwise, and
will bear with him into private life the
best wishes o. his fellow-citizens, who
have assurances that his successor is
likewise worthy and well qualified TO
discharge the onerous duties of such a
responsible position.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

TnoMAs A. ScoTr has been summoned
before the Credit Mobilier Investigation
Committee to tell what he knows about
buying up Congressman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

The following Is the account Of little
troubleinLouisvills, as sworn 10 BY 20
lice officer: That raised a row, may Il
please the Court, and Mr.. Green he stuck
his thsab into NJ. Nobbs mouth, and
that thumb hasn't never hten seen since.
That's ell / know about H.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

J0HNS0N-0 OF paralysis. at twenty minutes
past nine o'clock, on Wednesday. January ~.
u. ID. Johnson, at his residence. ~ Poplar st.
Notice will DO given of his funeral in the
morning papers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL.
MRS, HAILE'S
Memphis Female Seminary
4Gs SHELBY STREET.

IT AFFORDS NE MUCH PLEASURE TO
Il announce 20 ny old patrons. friends and
rurili, that I will reopen ny lchool, f0f
young ladies. on Wednesday, January "a.
viii be ready 70 zee NJ irisnds and enroll
pupils on and amer Wednesday, December
iltk. al ny reEldeuce.
MRS. ANNIE ID. HALLE.
No. f1l Shelby street.
Circular 10 be had a. Tie music, book and
drur atorel. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

The Vicksburg Tines, Of the 25,h,
comes to US in mourning for the death
Of Mr.. James NJ. Swords, late editor Of
the Herald, who died on the oath. He
was a Well-known and influential mem.
Der Of the editorial fraternity, was highly
esteemed by an. and his death viii be
regretted sincerely.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

Dos. RoBEET McKESxt. Of the State
Senate. has our thanks Tor Official dOeu-
nenis sent by nail
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29


TTNHE OFFICERS AND MEN, ,,anzs,1..
i bers of Chickasaw Lodge No. s <es1 Z
/. o. O. r., will meet at their ~ 49,
hall at o'clock y. m. Thursday, ""
January 80. for the purpose OF attending the
funeral of Bro. q. ID. johnson, =. q. Sister
lodges and transient brethren are fraternally
invited. BY order
JOHN A. HOLT. N. q.
THos. BACON. Secretary
Avalanche and Appeal copy.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Onicc, No. is Madison street.
rIENIP HIS
wednesday evening. Jan. 20, lsIs.
THE ooMPrRoLLER's REPORT.

The report Of Mr.. Comptroller ed. X.
Pennebaker to the Thirty-eighth General
Assembly has been received and read
with interest 1t fills over fifty pages,
and gives clear exhibit Of the financial
condition Of the State, evidencing that
the official about to retire had mastered
the tedious details, and applied himself
faithfully to the various duties Of his i'm
poriant Office. The report covers a
period Of fifteen months, ending January
/ 1873 During that period the receipts
and disbursements of the office from all
....n ,.,nrn NJ fnllnua.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

o.
j. WESLEY HILL.....,...........'.""Stage Manager
ENGAGEMENT FOR SIX NIGHTS AND
~ Saturday Matinee of the great American
actress,
MRS. d. p. BOWERS,
Supported by
MIR. j. q. McCOLLUM,
And the st. Louis Dramatic Company.
Monday, Jan. 27-LADY AUDLEY.
Tuesday, Jan. 2S-MARIE STUART.
Wednesday, Jan. GLOVES MASQUER-
Thursday, Jan. sO-EAsT LYNNE.
Friday, Jan. 3l-Beneft Of Mrs. Bowers
Saturday. Feb. i-LADY AUDLEY.
Saturday Night--LUCRETIA B0RGIA and
UTERINE AND PETRUCIO.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
JONI A. Proprietor
BEg DEBAR...s.,,,................ Manager
!. ". DAYkf......'',.'.'''.- Manager
Tor SIX NIGHTS AND ONE MATINEE
n only, commencing Monday evening, Jan
uary 9th, the far-famed Comedian and delin-
Gator Of the comic and pathetic drama,
Mr.. John e. Owens.
wbose name Is associated In the minds Of all
Intelligent play-goers with the greatest dra-
matte triumph ever achieved in Europe or
America, supported by his own Dramatic
Combination. expressly engaged to support
him during his tour Of the country. Entire
change each performance.
Monday. Jan. H-Coyne's celebrated com
ody, in three acts; entitled Is hy "a bOD1 ;
AZ Major DeBOots " and "SOlon Single. +"
Tuesday, Jan. 28-Coleman's famous com
edv- hi three acts, Of the HEIR-AT-LAW, and
HAPPIEST DAY OF NY LIFE; Mr.. Owens
a. - Dr.. Peter Panglo ss, LIZ D., and ASS,
M Wed5esasy' Jan. 2s-vICTIMs and sOLON
SINGLE; Mr.. Ovens as BUTTERFLY" and
"S0lon Single. .,,.,-,.. ........
seat secured six days IN advance,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-04-10
VALUABLE HOTEL PROPER.
TN FOFs SALE Or TO RENE.

The well-known Ludlow House is offered for
sale or will be rented. The house is centrally
located in the business part Of Ludlow village,
has recently been repaired throughout and an
addition built to accommodate increasing pat
ronage, and now contains 40 rooms. House
and barns are supplied with excellent running
water. The barns are in fine condition, and
will accommodate 40 horses. There are also
good roomy sheds and an ice-house attached.
In fact, every requisition for running first
class hotel is supplied.
The thriving village of Ludlow lies beautl-
fully embowered in the enchanting valley of
the Black river, and ON the line of the Rutland
& Burlington railroad, and is just midway be-
tween Rutland and Bellows Falls, being %
miles from either place. The business of Lud-
low is yearly increasing and real estate is ad-
vancing AS place Of summer resort, it is
constantly gaining favor, and each season
brings new accessions. The scenery immed-
lately, about the village is unsurpassed, blend
ing wild grandeur with valley beauty and love-
illness. Numerous and famed trout brooks and
miniature lakes abound in and about the
town, which together with the fine drives in
every direction and the salubrity of the air, al
lure alike the pleasure seeker and the invalid.
Applications may be made to
H. A. HOWE,
l7w3 Proprietor
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-04-10

ANY man who buys a town lot in
Greeley, Colorado Territory, must
sign the temperance pledge when he
receives the deed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-04-10
WOODSTOCK, VT, THURSDAY APRIL 10, 1928
AT Rest.


Dear hands, dear patient hands
That all life's tasks performed 30 well;
What hours of toll each joint could tell;
Yes, yes, God knows they did their best
Even to the last then peaceful rest
Dear patient hands
Poor feet, poor weary feet !!
Whose pilgrimage on earth is Der;
How glad to reach that other shore
For dark and rugged here the way,
From life's sad morn. till close of day
Poor weary feet
Dear heart, dear silent heart
Der burdened with thy weight of woe,
The which the world could never know
Housed is the very stitled sigh,
Each untold wish, each bitter cry
Dear silent heart.
"Iis well oh yes It's well
Each feature tells of the sweet repose;
And SO the loving eyes | close
A smile bespeaks work we'll done,
A prize now gained, victory won
And then at rest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-04-10

The ALD1NE for April will be re-
ceived with enthusiasm and delight by
every person of taste who has a grain
of appreciation for the beautiful or a
spark of pride in the progress Of Amer
lean Art. Being the latest, it is, Of
course, the finest of all the fine issues
of all this wonderful press, and in this
constant improvement may be noted
the secret of the great success which
this American Art Journal has achiev-
ed, where, hitherto, so many begin
nings have invariably counted just so
many failures. The publishers de-
monstrate, not only the amplest re-
sources, but determination to use
these resources to the utmost, and this
enlightened liberality in their business
can have only the one result-a hold
upon the popular faith that will be to
them a tower of strength for all time
to come. The second of the child
sketches, by John S. Davis, announc-
ed as the quarterly tinted plates for
this year, appears in this issue. 1t re-
presents theft of a slice of bread and
butter, by rowing cur, from young
ster who was seated in the open door,
way to enjoy the balmy morning air.
A shadow has in verify clouded his
day, and the fast-falling drops of an
April shower accompany his fearful
protest. Music and Art receiver
thoughtful consideration, and Litera-
ture more than usual attention, the
page containing it being devoted to
the late Henry Timrod, the. best and
most unfortunate of all the Southern
poets. The story of his life, as re-told
by Mr.. Stoddard, from the Memior of
Mr.. Paul Hayne, is the saddest liter
airy record that we have read for years
Subscription price $500 including
Chromos "Village Belle and Gross
ing the Moor" James Sutton g. Co..,
publishers, SO Maiden Lane, N. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-04-10

ed the certificate to uncle. 1t was all
right with the exception Of the mod
ern date.
"Why, how is this?" said my uncle,
gazing at the document through his
specs; II thought you were married
over year ago."
$50 we were, uncle" | answered
very solemnly.
"How comes, it, then, that the GER
tificate is dated to-day?' he asked in
voice of thunder.
We were struck speechless, both
my wife and I,
"Come, said my uncle, 81 see there
has been some trickery here. Own
up to it, Or l will never forgive you"
I did own up to it, and told him the
whole story. | expected it would
make him angry, but it did't; for he
laughed heartily, and said / was a
clever rascal, and he was proud Of me.
"But how about the gold goblet
and spoon? You haven't been
drawing the wool over my eyes about
them, too, have you-eh?'
| told the truth about the goblet
and pap-spoon.
"Why, you are a regular trikster,
said my uncle. believe you would
deceive Satan himself But | won't
get angry with you, for | used to play
the same games when | was young"
In a word, we become thoroughly
reconciled, and my uncle settled upon
me a sufficient income to enable me
to quit my irksome duties as a clerk.
He has gone back to Vermont, and l
can but say in conclusion, that when
he pays us another visit, | can show
several ''ittle people" that call my
own, and without telling falsehood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-04-10

"A writer in the Country Gentle
man says "Of the medicinal vir-
tues of the apple have not the least
doubt. Constipation of the bowels
can be entirely avoided by ajudicious
use of them. Eating too many is not
the way, however, as many seem to
think. Too much of a good thing
you know. When many are eaten,
their medicinal virtue is, in measure,
destroyed. They should be eaten
regularly, and in place of other food.
l favor the raw state for we'll person.
When to be given to convalescent |
should prick them all over with pin,
then heat them hot in the oven, enough
to soften, not reduce them to a pulp.
Apples baked in sugar or eaten with
sugar are much more apt to cause
acidity of the stomach"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-04-10
BeeCher on the Crow.

Mr.. Beecher makes the following
witty remarks about the crow:
"Aside from the special question of
profit and loss, we have warm side
toward the crow, he is so much like
ourselves. He is lazy, and that is hu-
man. He takes advantage of those
weaker than himself, and that is so
man-like ! He is sly, and hides for to
morrow what he can't eat to-day,
showing a real humon providence, -
He learns tricks much faster than he
does useful things, showing true boy
nature. He thinks his own color the
best, and loves to hear his own voice,
which are eminently human traits
He will never work when he can get
another to work for him-a genuine
human trait. He eats whatever he
can lay his claws upon, and is less
mischieyous with a full stomach than
when hungry, and that is like man,
lie is at war with all living things ex-
ceot his own kind, and with them
when he has nothing else to do. No
wonder men despise crows. They are
too much like men. Take off their
wings, and put them in breeches, and
crows would make fair average men.
Give men wings, and reduce their
smartness little, and many of them
would be almost good enough to be
crows"
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AN Irishman, on being told that
a newly-invented stove would just
save half his usual fuel, replied CAR
rah, then III have two, and save it
all, my jewel"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-04-10
HartIand Business Cards.
F G. | l. B e r Il
Manufacturer of and Dealer in

B. G l. B E r 7,
Manufacturer of and Dealer in
PlOws, CultivatOrs, Cottage and
Box Stoves, Cauldron Kettles,
SINKS, HOLLOW WARE, ROLL BAKERS,
Door Rollers, Door Roller Tack, Corn
Shelters, Sugar Arch Mouths, Crates and
Bars, Sap Pans, Arch Tops, Mouths end
Rimmers, Slide Yoke Irons, Boot Jacks.
Registers, Door Scrapers, Empire Stove Black,
Guards and Doors, Bcdstead Castings, Gas
Castings, Birdsnest Tuyer Irons, Sleigh and
Sled Shoes, chilled and common, Cart and
Wagon Boxes, Gr.mes's improved Smut Mills,
Howe's Standard Scales, Gibbs Cylinder Plow
Shares, Harrows, &c.
" Orders solicited.
Hartland, VT, May l, 1871. 1854
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-04-10

VNHE Place to buy your COFFEE
l. is at o. H. FREENlANS. He has new
Patent Mill, and will grind you
C-O-F-F-E-E-E that is PURE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-06-18
"Keep away" he shouted, taking firm

"Keep away" he shouted, taking a firm
stand over the PROSTATE lad. Don't you
dare to touch another applet"
His sudden appearance took the boys
by surprise, and they fell back. Con-
scious guilt, too, had some share in their
prompt obedience. But they were not
shamed into civility, for they greeted
Johnny with insulting words.
ooh, ho here's Sam Patch! Patchy!
Patchy! so you want finger in the pie,
do you, Patchy?"
At this trying moment a gentleman,
who, unknown to the boys, had witnessed
the whole affair, stepped up and said to
Johnny:
"Nobly done, my lad shall not forget
you"
You may be sure that his voice startled
the boys; and when they looked up, and
some of them recognized the new teacher,
you may guess that they wished them
selves anywhere but there. They dropped
their heads at his stern rebuke:
81 am extremely sorry to find so many
of my pupils guilty of such cowardly and
disgraceful conduct" said the teacher.
ut is not only shameful but wicked. You
have abused and frightened poor, trust
ing lad, who came here thinking to turn
OH HOhOoo POhIly, bei9 you u1FC StOlCI Ills
wares--stolen them | shall exact from
you restitution to the last farthing. One
thing more: I heard some very insulting
words toward one of your number. Rest
assured that repetition of that will sure
ly bring the punishment it deserves"
One by one the boys skunk away like
whipped dogs, and Johnny went into the
schoOl-rOOm with the master
Johnny was very happy when he went
home that night-for he had found favor
with the new teacher He had so much
to tell his mother, and was SO eager for
the morning to come.
But he had something elsa jewel be-
yond all price; he had found that the
right way is the best way. No matter
how crossing it may seem to you nor how
pleasant and alluring the other way may
look, always decide, as Johnny did that
gay Tor the right, and you will find last
Ing happiness, compared to which the
momentary pleasures Of sin are nothing
Will you try it?-Sehoolday Magazine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-06-18
Still they do not look quite finished, for

Still they do not look quite finished, for
on some of the pieces Jumps have been
left, and the edges are quite rough. So
they are sent to the cutting shop, where
on coarse stones these imperfections are
ground off, In this room, too, are emery
wheels, which cut beautiful patterns on
some of the pieces, changing them from
plain ware to elegant cut glass.
After the melted glass has all been
worked up there are a great many Jumps
and threads that have been dropped or
ground off. These, witt the imperfect
pieces of work, are called "cullet," and
are carefully gathered up, mixed with an
other "batch," and melted over.-Lsttle
Co7p0ruI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-06-18
ALONE.
III oRPHEUs C. KERR.


Fhree stalwart sons old Sweyn, the Saxon had
Brave hardy lads for battle, or the chase;
And though, Like peasants, barbarously clad,
Each wore the Nameess Noble in his face
One o er another rose their heads in tiera,
steps for their fathers honorable years
One night in autumn sat they round the fire,
IN the rude cabin bountiful of home
hlld by the rev. rence due from child to SIRE
Bold in the manhood unto mast'ry Gomez
working their tasks DER huntsman's forest gear,
Loos ming the bow and sharpening the spear
Lost in his thoughts old Sweyn, the Saxon. stood,
-. Leaning in silence gainst the chimney stone;
Staring unconscious at the blazing wood
Steepd in the mood of mind he oft had KNOWN
As an old tree whose stoutest branches shake,
Scarce from their vigor sign OF life will take
Athol the bearded with his bow had done,
Alfred, the nimble, laid his spear aside,
Edric, the fairest, firing of his fun,
Left the old bound to slumber on his hide
Yet their sire like whose features seem
Shaded by sleep, and all their light dream
Bold in the favor of the eldest born,
Athol, for both his younger brothers. spoke:
FEATHER, the fox Is prowling in the corn,
And hear the night-Owl hooting from the oak;
Let couch" But Sweyn had raised his head,
And thus, unwilling what had passd, be said
"See from my breast draw this chain of gold"-
Fair in the freight royalty it shone.-
''This for his honor that shall best unfold
Who of all creatures, is the most alone;
Take him from palace, monast'ry, or cot,
Loving, unloved, forgetting, or forgot
Then Athcl spoke, with thoughtful tone and look:
HE ls the loneliest-mOst alone of all,
Who, In skif to the mid-seas forsook,
Finds not an echo even, to his call;
If Echo lived, not all alone were he;
But there's echo on the solemn sea!'
And Alfred but lonelier, brother, far,
The wretch that flies a just avengng rod;
To him all scenes are wastes, foe the star,
All earth he's lost, yet knows no heavn, no God !;
Most loney he, who, making man his foe,
Unto mans Maker dareth not to go
Thus spoke the lads, with wit beyond their years;
And yet the old man held his beard and sigh'd,
SIS one who gains the form his wishing wears,
But misses still something most denied;
Upon his youngest eager looks he turned,
And Edric's cheek with grace ingenious burned.
II think, my father"-and his tones were low,
THAT lonelier yet, and most alone, is he,
Scarce taught tho crowds are leading, where to go,
And one face missing other see;
Though all the Norman's court around him moves,
He is alone apart from her he loves"
A hush fell on them. Then, with loving air
And all the touching romance of the Old,
The hoary father k1ss'd young Edrc's hair
And DER his shoulders threw the chain of gold,
Then fell upon his darlings neck and cried:
II have been lonely since thy Mother diedl"