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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29
George Francis Traiu's Curls.

Sonora Letter in New York SUM-
| heard a singular story last nigh
concerning George Francis Train. Tive
years ago he swept over the western
slope of the Sierra Nevada like a whirl
wind The rocks OF Tuolumne rever
berated his eloquence and the big treei
of Calaveras bowed their heads to hil
epigrams. Train came to Sonora, and
put up at Brodigan's Hotel. He was
the lion Of the hour. Hundreds oi
rough gold miners assembled TO honor
him. The ladies waved their handker-
chiefs when be appeared upon the
streets, and little children cried if be
passed them without dropping a pleasant
word. His mighty intellect attracted
considerable attention, but the crisp curls
that fringe his brow like thicket Of man
zanito bushes were universally admired.
Everybody talked about them. Mr..
Train was accompanied by valet The
valet kept Trains room in order,
brushed his clothes and paid particular
attention TO his beautiful curls. A Mrs.
Shoup was visitor at Brodigans Hotel.
She talked with George Francis, and
praised his curls. She was a woman
with strong common sense and was in
the habit of remarking that all was not
gold that glittered. One morning a
Chinese servant rushed before her and
threw several curl papers at her feet.
" Why, John, where did you get them2 7"
Mrs. Shoup inquired. Big Meliean
man-loud talkee-,all same-his room" ("
John responded. The secret of George
Francis Trains crisp curls was out He
did his hair up in papers when he re-
tired for the night. Mrs. Shoup was
shocked at the baseness of the impos-
ture. She declared she had her sus-
picions excited at the dead color of the
curls when she first saw the great
man. If he had used a curling iron she
could have overlooked it, but curl papers
were her abomination. She resolved to
publish him. That night she sent to the
candy stores and bought mp all the tor
pede notices. sba could find The ma
jestic statesman curl papers were ab-
stracted from his room and the notices
put in their places. In the evening
Train spoke to the citizens. He belched
Ike volcano, and the city of Sonora
was almost burned beneath the lava of
eloquence. He retired early. There
was trouble in his room on the following
morning. He was tearing the curl
papers from his hair. At every jerk
there was sharp snap, followed by an
eloquent expletive. Then the door
opened and the valet appeared, balanced
on the great mans boot. He landed
halfway down the stairs, shockingly de-
moralized Mrs. Shoup was anxious to
learn the cause of she explosion, but
George Francis vouchsafed no explana.
ton. He packed his valise, mounted
one of Sissons stages, and melted away
in a cloud of gold dust.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29

ordinary wedlock-at Lyons, ful. 2j per
cent; at least % per cent. in Paris, and
30 per cent. in Bordeaux-the proper
tions Of the deaf and dumb, by birth, in
ereasing with the degree Of blood rela-
tionship. The data obtained show that,
il the danger Of having dea ard dumb
child in ordinary marriage, sp eaouttd
by figures, is one, there will be Is in
marriages between first cousins, 81 in
marriages between uncles and neices,
and 20 in marriages between nephews
and aunts. 1t appears, too, that the
most healthy parents, if related in blood,
may have deaf and dumb children;
while deaf and dumb parents, if not re-
luted very rarely have deaf and dumb
children.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29
OLD TIME AND 1.
p. VvHITMORE,
Publisner and proprietor.
BY MARK LEMON.


Old Time and the other night
Had u carouse together:
The wine was golden, warm and bright
Aye. just like summer weather.
Quoth 1, Here's Christmas come again,
And l no farthing richer"
Time answered, "Ah, the old, old strain
prithee pass the pitcher.
"Why measure all your good in gold
No rope of sand is weaker;
IT'S hard to get, tits hard to hold
Come. lad. fill up your beaker.
Hast thou not found true friend more true,
And loving ones more lovingW
/ could but say, A few, few!'
So keep the liquor moving"
" Hast thou not seen the pTosp'r rOus knave
Come down a precious thumperl
His cheats disclOseY' have, | have,'
Well, surely, that's a bumper
" Nay. hold while, I've seen the just
Find all their hopes grow DINNER"
"They will hope on, and strive, and trust,
And cOnQuer!" That's brimmer."
"'Tis not because to-day is dark;
No brighter days before 'em;
There's rest for every storm-tossed bark,
$50 be it! pass the jorum ~
" Yet must own should not mind
To be q little richer"
Labor and wait and you may find -
Hallool an empty pitcher"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29
The Great convict's hope.
From the New York SUM-

FROM the new 1Ork oun'I
The legality of the sentence pro
nounced against VIM. M. Tweed by
Judge Noah Davis is,according to rumor,
to be subject of judicial investigation
this week. Tweed's counsel have dis.
covered what they regard as fatal errors
in the legislation relating to Blackwell S
Island, and there is a prospect that the
Boss will be in the Oyer and Terminer
again within a few days by virtue of a
writ Of habeas corpus, which will raise
the question whether the Island peniten-
tiary be county JAIL or is any institu-
ton to which a man may be legally com
mitted after conviction Of a misde-
meanor. If all the points made in
Tweed's behalf are sustained, there is
nothing to prevent tho discharge Of all
his fellow prisoners except the slow
working of legal machinery. But the
language of the judgment pronounced
against Tweed is peculiar, and it is
within the range of possibilities that
within few days he may be fres man,
owing to careless aud bungling legisla-
ton. In the Office of the District At
torney the subject has been carefully
investigated. Assistant Russell, in con.
versaAop With q member Of the bar on
Friday last, evidently referring 10 thia
subject, said joouiarly. / could give
you a point which would make your fame
and fortune. IF were on the other
side of the bar / would get out a thou
sssd wyits within a week" The delay
ia tbs hxine OF tue bill Of exceptiopg in
the l'Weed case is partly attributable to
this new question, the determination OF
which will be reached in few days,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29

A curious tale is related Of party Of
faniss varricrs, the allies Of the British
in the Ashantee ea1ipsiEu A party
we're out under charge OF an English
lieutenant, but on the appearance Of
the enemy they very promptly ran away.
Locking back, they saw the officer
emptyiug bis pistols at the enemy, when
some Of them, gathering courage, re-
turned and seiziug their astouished
commander bore him, kicking and
struggling, from the field. They would
not fght themselves, and they we're
equally determined that their officer
should nJt do % either.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29

Il is said that with the exception Of
black ink the demand for violet ink is
larger than that OF any other color.
Next in order comes carmine, which is
much used among business men for un-
derlining and other purposes. This is
the most brilliant Of all reds, being a
tinge higher than soaFei. As the mate
risls composing It are very dear, it sells
for fifty per cent more than any other
fancy inks The other principal colors
are red, blue, purple and pink. Per
fumed inks find some sale among ladies,
vho perhaps apach additional virtue to
the ink from its being scented, although
it is said the perfumery Injuries the
quality Of the ink materially.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29

Adepressed. irritable state Of mind; weak,
nervous, exhausted feeling; no energy or ami
nation; confused head. weak memory, often
with debilitating, involuntary discharges.
The oonseqc of excesses. mental overwork
or indiscretions. This Nervous Debility finds
Specific, No. 2s. 1t tones up the system, ar.
rests discharges, dispels the mental gloom and
dependency, and reiuyenates the entire sys-
tam. 1t is perfectly harmless and always elfi-
oient. Price SIS, for a package of i've boxes
and large 81 vial of powder, which is impor-
tant in old. serious cases; or 81 per single box.
Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address Humphreys SPECIFIC
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE Co.. No. 562 Broad
way. N. Y. xviS4-tukf-xviii-S8
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29

Statistics presented to the French
Academy show that the marriages al
hlood relations form about tEo per cent
Of all the marriages in France. and the
deaf and dumb offspring, AZ birth o.
consanguinous marriages, are, IN pro
portion 20 the deaf and dumb born IN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29

A modern philosopher thinks it a mis-
take ts suppose women have stronger
attachments than men. A man is offer
attached TO an old hai. but asks Who
ever beard or q woman being attached
b an Oh honnelY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29
DRUGS.
NOTICE.


UHHE SPECIAL RELIEF COMMITTEE
II gives notice 70 al needy Odd feloWs or
their flmilies In the city. that they will Be
supplied With whatever their necessities nay
require. b making application for orders
urcn the following ccmmitfeemen.
A. W. NEW SON, lf6 Front street.
GEO. w. IL. CROOK. 81 Madison street.
WN. HENRY. IS Madison street.
J.P. HOFFMAN. 36 Main street.
The Odd fellouE commiEsarv store win be
open from 10 % ~ O clock On Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturday,. lilo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29
RAILRoAps.
Memphis g. Little Rock Railway.
Winter Schedule.

COMMENCING DECEMBER 8, 1873. UN-
" Ill further notice, trains will leave Mem
phis as follows, city time;
Mail train daily, except Sunday ;..,...5:l5 p. m
Freight and Accommodation daily
except ~ ~ III
Pullman Palace Cars on mail train.
Direct connection with trains on Cairo and
.vulton and Little Rock and Fort Smith rail-
r,,ads.
Only direct route to all points in Arkansas
For information and tickets call at 2ST and
27s Main street, or at the depot, Center Land
ms A. S. LIYERM0RE,
A.l13 General Superintendent.e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29
PLASTERERs.
PLAST NC .

w B. JOCKEY a CO., PLAIN AND
w ornamental plasterers. IS Gayoso e.
Iobbinr promptly attended %. A-lla
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29

PUBLIC LEDGER.

UlHE PUBLIC LEDGER is PUBLISHED
every afternoon Except Sundey) at No. l3
The PunLIo LEDoER Is served 10 city subscri-
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E PER WEEK, payable weekly to the carriers.
I BY mail Tin advanced: One year, s.; six
months. 81; three months. 50; one month.
/ 70 cents.
Nowsdsalors supplied at 2,I cents per COPY.
Weekly Public Ledger,
Published every Tuesday at 81 per annum lin
advanced; clubs Of five or more, 81 80.
Communications upon subjects OF general
interest TO the public are at all times accept
able.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
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To regular advertisers we offer superior in
ducements, both as TO rate of charges and
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All letters, whether upon business or other
wise, must be addressed to
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HUMEs & PoSToN.
Recommendations. A

TAvF REMOVED 10 ROOMS 8 AND 10.
III Planter Insurance BUILDING As9isen ~, re,
riresi.
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Depot At head Of Main stress
riehot ONCE, 2S7 Main street. corner Of
Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-29

Nos Cures Cents
|. Fevers, Congestion, Infammations, 81
2. Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Collie, 5t
8. Cryimg-Ccltc, or Teetlung of Infants, y
4. Diarrhma, of Children or Adults, 81
5. Dyseutery, Gripping, Bilious Cole, u
6. Cholora-lIorbus, Vomiting, 81
7. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, 5l
8. NeuraIg gia, Toothacle, taccache, %
9. Ifendc 3hes, Sick Headnchc, Vertigo, 81
10. Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach, !. o
II. supprv ssed, or Painful Periods, y
Y. whites, TOO Profuse Periods, %
y. Group, Cough, Difheult Breathing, %
u. salt Rhounls Eryspolas, Eruptions, 30
10. Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains, ~
l6. Fever ard A guc, Chill Fever, Agues. so
IL. piles, blind or bleeding, %
10. OphthnImy, and sore or Weak Eyes %
lg. CatRrrh, Acute or Chronic Influenza, W
90. VEhoopinE- Cough, Violent Coughs, 20
q. Asthma, Oppressed Breathing, h. o.
%. Ear Discharges, Impaired Hearing, ~
90. ScrOfuIa, Enlarged Glands swelhngs, 9O
"a. General Debility, Physical w eahh4ss' Sc Se
25 Dropsy and Scanty secretlons, - o.
26 eea-SicIxmes5, Sickness fTom hiclng, o.
27. Hfdney-Disease, Gravel, o.
os' Nervous Debility, Seminal weakness,
or Involuntary Discharges, 'l9O
s9 Urinary Weak ness, Wetting the Bed, 20
All Painful Periods, with epasmsi 90
AL SufFerings at Change ot iAiei 'i00
3S. EpiIepseys spasns, %. ' ltuS N, Dahee' Ivy w
al DiDhtheria, liberated Sore Throat 30
AZ Chronic COngestiOns and Eruptons, DC
, FAMILY CASES.
Case tIorocco) with above 50 large vials and I'D
Manual of Directions, Slo W
Case @ tSIoroccol Of 20 large vials and Book, % %
no These is remedies nea ts SrS any Te part os the
country, free of charge, on receipt Oh
price, Address
Humphreys SPECIFIC
homeopathic Medicine Coz
Office and Depot, No. 5G2 BROADWAY, tTsw HoRK.
= For Sale by all Druggists.
And by Il. G. Steever Il Co., Second st., corner
Madison; Andrew Renkert, 10 Main st.. +.
W. Vigus, lSf Poplar st.. Memphis, Tenn.
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RAILROAD TINE TABLES.

iHMPHB AND LoUIsvILLE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
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HOUSE,
Is West Court street Memphis.
-. c. ToOF, ProPrieto

DOCKS BOUND AND MANUFACTURED
tie country. the Eartorn market not sroeptei
IN qualiy or rrice.
zine BIanE Books = Speciality.
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MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE R.R.
Arrives. Leaves.
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NERYnuR nERILITY.

And by Il. g. steever Il Co., Second ST., cornel
lMadisoni Andrew. Renkert, 10 Main st.; +.
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tiOn, except Sundny.,,,.. 1910 $40
Brownsville Accommod'n s.31 4,ll
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-10-30
THE FARMERS.

Tie farmers Of this county are using
more energy and industry now than at
any other lime in our recollection. they
talk more and advise with each other
more than usual as to the better plans to
be adopted for success. They take pre-
caution to see that their grounds are pros
pcrly prepared and that the grain is
properly sown. They are trying to i'm
prove their grounds by fertilizers, and
By sowing large fields Of clover and grass
os. But still with all their efforts aud ex-
ertion they have one mighty enemy to
combat With, apd how they are to succeed
and support their families vi cauuot tell.
WI MEAN THE TAXES.
This heavy burden imposed upon the
farmers and mechanics, with the present
law TO enforce the collection is we fear too
heavy for the purseA of many men who
mako their living "by the sweat of their
brow" 1.-THE Farmers Clubs, Patrons
Of Husbandry, or Oranges can have any
effect In controlling this heavy drain from
the farmers purse, We earnestly wish them
success.
We are highly pleased to learn from
the managers Of these organizations that
politics is entirely ignored, and that their
great aim is to improve the farming in
tesests and to secure their rights and JUS
ticc. This being their motto all the
combined forces of the county will fail 70
check them in their noble work, We feel
it a privilege as we'll Us a duty TO assist
tbsm in advocating their cause.
But we must remember there is still
another class of honest citizens in the
country that should be encouraged and
protected. We mean the honest me-
ebauic. He who tolls over the anvil day
aud night, ard over the work bench
with bis plane, should receive more en-.
coursgemeut from our people and 10 you
farmers. they lock for helpand protection.
We see farmers almost daily purchasing
articles tia. are manufactured in other
S,stes. wtsp u the same time such arti-
des csu b made aud sold by our meehsu>
les at prices equslly Is low. This is all
wrong, Ind while il rcntioaes cur me-
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-10-30

with u vim, anJ to show Iuore fully the
extent of their deScension after being
fully and fairly defeated on Monday t cy
slipped back INTO the Court House on Tues.
day evening, after having found out a
number Of the Magistrates had gone
home on Monday, aud did not return on
Tuesday FROM the fact that it was not con,
emplatcd that they would have the au.
.dacity to return, it having been announced
from the chair that the Court would adj
journ over until tho next morning to
hear the report Of the committee in an
important case.
The business of the Districts having
been disposed Of on Monday, commenc ng
at District No, 1, ending wi'h the cigh-
teenth, leaving the District which We
represent unattended to, and this accounts
for our presence on Tuesday.
1t was asserted by G. W. Telford,
while this appropriation was Icing dis
cussed that there was and bad been a
conflict between the Town ard Country,
a number Of years, though it ought not
to be and that the ones interest aught to
be the others.
The Colonel anl myself agree as to the
existancs of a conflict but differ as to
what it is between. | claim that it is be-
tween right and wrong aud that all of the
citizens of the town do not concur in the
nisdoir gs and little unaerhanded games
Of somo of the citizens of the town aud
its immediate vicinity, such as we have
just described by seeking all sorts of cps
]portunities to oncur in tho Court House
as we'll as in the streets.
As to s. a. Boyell's Z. S., with re-
gard to shelby county, Chicago, Cinein-
natl, Louisville are no criterions for US.
circumstances alter cases" We have
nothing to give ont of the County Treas.
ury. 1t is yet to beg and force out of our
citizens before we can extricate ourselves
from orr smi;ten and deplorable condl>
ton of almost bankruptcy os a county,
and we think it time there isa stop put
to this way we have Of showing eur Ibis
erality and generosity before we have
anything but a gloomy future 10 oper-
ate upon.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-10-30

M,sSra. Edaars : Allew me in he"
hall of the Magistrates Of the "poble aud
historic County of Washington, who b We
been charged with ingratitude for voting
down the appropriation of tWo hundred
and fifty dollars to Drs, Wn, R, Sewer
and L. L. Deaderick and Capt. J. j.
Hovrcu, for their services both mogta.ly
and physically during the cholera epIJcm
ie in Jonesbvro', is no evidence Of their
ingratitude. On the other hand, if there
was py real g%ratitute displayed on that
OCCASION it was done By 4 portion OF those
very ncn that voted against the approprl>
alton and at the same time proposed to
pay ont Of their wi private funds five
dollars each. Now | ak which displayed
the greatest amount Of heart,ielt graft
tude, those who proposed to pay it out of
their own hard earnings, or those that pro-
pose to be SO very graceful at other peo'
pies eXFenao by taxing the NOBLE aud
historic County of Washington" hat is
already hardened with taxation and cons
pei poor widows and orphans of the good
Old county to assist in paying this debt
when there are hundreds Of her citizens
that are able and more than willing to
pay it. And l will just say to my friend,
stephen, that a majority Of the members
OF the community over were not surprised
and mortified as bad rs he heard they were
over the loss of the motion referred to in
his article Of October 10th, 1873.
And in conclusion. l will jast say hat
| do not think, neither do the "Shylorks''
SO called, that two hundred and fifty. or
even five hundred and fifty dollars would
bea remuneration for the noble and dar>
ing services of the three gentlemen re-
fcrred to during the prevalence of cholera
in Jonesboro', who have made for them,
selves name that will live when they are
are no more, aud especially Dr.. Sewer,
with whom | have been acquainted from
my youth W, amp whose name with me is
second only to that of father, who has
crowned his glory and made for himself Il
name that will not only be rcyerenccG
by tie good people of this county but by
the citizens OF Jessore and the iuhabi,
tants along the turbid waters Of the
Gauges, (the birth plaec of this terrible.
pestlleuce) as the diScoyorer of Il remcd,
that is to be hoped will bid defiance TO
that dread monster, Asiaric Cholera.
j. LEAH.
u. oct NlEn
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-10-30
T AND FOX SALE
sept. 25-wIptS;

NEAR Washington College, in Civil
District MOB, Washington County Tenn.
upon which there is. a two story Brick
dwelling with Kitchen and all necessary
out buildings, good orchard water Sc.
The land is so situated there can be- sold
with the improvements either 80, o., or
lO) acres. the Improvements canuot be
made for the price asked for the whole
farm in agoOd neighbqrhood, convenient
to good schools, mills &C.. y miles from
Raid Road station, time given If desired
on the principal part of purchase money
fprfurther particulars applyt to
NJ. ). MAHONEY.
Jonesboro', Tenn,