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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03
RAILROAD NETTING.

A meeting Of the Chamber oil Com
merce will be held at 3 o'clock this
afternoon TO consider the subject of a
railroad connection with the White
river valley. Thio is an important mat
ter TO Memphis and deserves the consid-
Grafton of every citizen. The PROPOSE.
ton TO build road should be defined
and simplifed. so that the committee
appointed TO solicit subscriptions can
be enabled to explain the undertaking
without referring TO some one else. As to
The merits Of the direct or indirect routes
to Jacksonport we cannot speak ad.
visedly at present, but those interested
most and engaged in the service Of either
side should lay the facts before the meet
ing this afternoon, that the people may
know what they are doing when they
agree to subscribe. The Importance OF
such railroad connection has not been
exaggerated, and we look tor some den
mite action at this meeting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03
NASHVILLE.
Special to the Ledser.l

Special to the Ledger.l
NASHVILLE, March 3.-The following
new bills were read in the House: By
Mr.. Houk, for assessment and settlement
Of the State debt; It provides for the
payment Of past due bonds and coupons
Of the State prior to May, 1861, and
those issued since the reorganization Of
the State by Federal power. By Mr..
West TO abolish the Office Of superin-
tendent Of capitol grounds.
Mr.. Mulvihill offered resolution 10
provide for joint committee to inquire
as TO the truth Of charges that corrupt
means we're used to defeat certain meas;
ures.by the last General Assembly. On
motion to suspend rules and adopt the
resolution, those who were members
Of the last Legislature expressed
a desire for immediate action.
The resolution was adopted By a vote Of
4Itol5. Mr.. Mulyihill was understood
10 refer 10 the defeat Of the bill for the
reduction Of clerks fees, he stating that
he knew Of enc party contributing Eve
hundred dollars 10 defeat the bin.
The House bill 70 prevent the IRE
quency Of appeals was rejected.
In the Senate, Mr.. Lacey introduced
bill 10 restore the corporate limits Of
Memphis as established BY an act o.
December. 1869
Consideration Of the House currency
bin Eas resumed and amendment.
reached down % section rs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

OYE of the New York papers had a
special dispatch of four columns last
Wednesday from New Orleans giving an
account of the Mardi-Gras Carnival,
while the Memphis affair, which from all
accounts was as good, had a press dis
patch of twenty or thirty lines. Whether
the four columns was a matter OF news-
paper enterprise or of the Mardi-Gras
Committee, we do not know, but would
suggest to our Committee the propr'etY
of securing the sending and publication
of such accounts next year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

THr WEEKLY PUBLIC LEDGER can be
had at the office tomorrow morning,
and we have no hesitancy in saying that
il is one Of the best news and family pa
pers published in the Mississippi valley.
The various departments are well hlled
and il will compare favorably with any
similar journal in the country. II CON
tains all the city news of the week, the
market and river reports, leading edito-
rails upon State and national topics,
and several columns of choice selected
matter, as well as the current news and
gossip of the day down to the hour OF
going to press. Each number is a COM
plete copy of the times, adapted especi-
ally TO the sections in wich it clrculates'
West Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas
and Texas. Very few advertisements
are inserted, as the WEEKLY has large
subscription list and has been self
sustaining upon this alone since its
inception. Merchants and Others deslr-
ing to send a specimen copy of iirst-
class paper to friend in the country
will ind the WEEKLY Public LEDGER
lust what they want. Call for a copy at
the counter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

Mr.. SPEAKER BLAINE is laying pipes
for the Presidency, as is well known IN
high political circles, and but for this
fact we would be ready to accord him
the highest praise for ruling and holding
that the bill to increase the pay OF Con
gressmen could not apply to himself as
his salary was adjusted on the same plan
az the Vice President and the Cabinet
officers. Such conduct, however, is very
rare these times, and the action oil the
Speaker, disconnected from any other
issue, is highly favorable to his repata-
ton. We have yet to hear of any mem
her who declined to accept the increase
of pay, although many opposed the pass
age of the law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

REPREsRNrATIyE Brown ia in the city,
and will return.to his post Of duty at the
capital on Wednesday of this week. He
would be pleased to see and'eonsult with
the friends of reform before his return
to the Legislature. Mr.. Brown is one OF
our most faithful and conscientious rep
resentatives, and an interchange OF
views between him and his constituents
would doubtless be mutually satisfac-
tory,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

The Philadelphia Ledger thinks that
what has been revealed of the indi-
yidual dishonor of members in the Credit
Mobilier transactions has been placed
before ali the world too plainly to be
obliterated by any application of white
wosb ="
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

Gus drawback. We rather congratulate
the Legislature on is moral iirmness u
remaining at its post Of duty, when ,he
temptation to 90 must have been din
cult Cor many 70 resist
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

SENATOR NYE, who will be ex-senator
after tomorrow, wants to know what
next2 As he has never been hung yet,
his friends, who are jealous of Chlnee
immigration, will try to send him to
China as Minister to stop the business.
He can do il.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03
Ezpen Receipts Inncs Company Of New

re he s9. haId eIs b adasd b %
will e
9ogn, ne millions sH hsa ed hundred a
r. C. BAE=s Err
lnurss q arg b
B-A n. A. LITTLETON, madts street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

"a DISEASE ALL OvER."-So con-
sumption was once pithily defined by
the celebrated DR.. Rush, meaning
thereby that this dreaded complaint
caused a depraved state Of the whole
system. Indeed there are well estab-
Hshsd cases where persons have lived
to old age with but portion OF their
lungs in healthful operation, death SUI
perveuing at last from the effects Of the
condition Of these organs on the whole
system. Aud yet this disease, 50 for
midable in its character, so far-reaching
in its elects. 50 general fatal when once
es,ablised, Is easily controlled aud may
be thoroughly eradicaied in its first
stages. In variable climate like ours,
coughs aud colds are commonly the ex-
citing causes Of diseases Of the lungs,
and these should be removed at once.
In many instances persons are born
with uusound or iuberculous lungs, and
10 saeh cases The most constant care
and Waicbinlnels is required 10 I'd the
organs Of the faint. bats prompt resort
70 the szpsrforsnt Of DR.. jayne, 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03
DIED.

WILsON-On the I'd instant, NEWTON CAN
non, infant son of w. Z. and Lean nlsoh'
Friends and acquaintance Of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral at 10
am. tomorrow. from the family residence
100 Union street. Services by Rev. s. b. Sur
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03
ABSTRACTS.
DISSOLUTION.
Notice of Dissolution.

TIME FIRM OF J. S. LEvETT & CO.,
composed of j. S. LeVett and A. X. Good
lett. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent;
The new firm Of j. IS. Levett x Co., composed
70 collect all debts due the old firm and re-
csint for same. JOS. S. LEYETT,
''''' ~ A. r. G00DLETT.
February II, 1873.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

will remain for the present with the new
firm of j. s. Leyett C Co., and solicit for
them the patronage of my friends.
'Ho'l- W A. 4. GO0DLETT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03
G. A. CHIzzOLA q co., Directors.

TIME DIRECTORS HAVE THE HONOR TO
i announce to the publie, Of Memphis and
vicinity. that the NEWLY ORGANIZED
COMPANY and the most celebrated talent
that ever visited this country, comprising the
beat artists from the theaters of Paris, who
have recently achieved an unparalleled sue
cess at the Varieties Theater in New Orleans,
and received nightly by an overwhelming au-
dienoe with unlimited applause, will appear
for one week only; Prominent among them are
MILE BONELII, Primo Soprano.
MILE ROLAND. Primo Dugar0n.
Mons. JUTEAU, the celebrated Tenor.
Mons. DUCHESNE, the old fayorite Gen.
Boum.
Mons. LECUYER, the great Comic Artist.
Messrs. Nardip, Marcas, Julien, Berthon;
Miles Julien, Nerdin, Deschamps, Grenet,
Baron, Gabrielle. Perant. etc.
GRAND CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA.
under the direction Of Mons. VAN GHELk.
Magnificent new costumes and properties, The
reportoire will be GRANDE DVCHESSE,
BARBE BLEUE, BELLE HELENE. PEkl-
CHOLE, and the new operas, GEN ENIENE
DE BRABANT and LES CENT VIERGES
(The 100 ViTginsl.
.the sale OF seats viii commence on Friday.
Full particulars in Wednesday, papers. Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03
FOREIGN.

MADRID, March 3.-Carlist disturb
anees are increasing. Advices from the
districts of Catalonia, Alicant and
Murcio, say the movement is rapidly
spreading. Thepeople are dissatisfied
with the government. The troops at
Catalonia have become insubordinate,
and it is apprehended that many may de-
sert to join the Carlists. The Spanish
Government will shortly ask the Cortes
for a credit of $4,000. 1000 to arm yolun-
teers and enable the government to con-
tinue the war against the Carlists.
PARIS, March 3.-In the National AS
sembly Saturday the discussion relative
to the ministerial responsibilities OF the
executive was resumed, and continued
at length. M. DnFayre in addressing
the Assembly laid great stress on the
previous declaration made by President
Theirs relating to the executive power
to certain rights and privileges, which
claimed was due to him for a proper
administration of the government. he
maintained that the government Of
France was republic, and that the in
terests Of the people required united &C
ton. After close and exciting debate
the Assembly, by vote Of 499 against
200. decided to discuss the proposals
submitted by the Committee of Thirty
s.LoSpoE, March S.-The fOrgeries dis
covered on the Bank Of England were
largely in RothschiId's name, through
bills discounted by the bank. A large
amount of American bonds have beer
obtained on the profits of the forgery
Frederick Warren, an American, II
charged with the crime.
ST. PErERsBuRG, March S.-Gran'
Duke Nicolawitch Constantine has gon'
70 Turkistan on an important mission
connected with the Khiva invasion.
MADRID, March S.-The imperialist
are comforting with the radical member
regarding the dissolution of the Assem-
biz. Citizens are organizing regardless
Of politics for the mutual protection o
life and property, as trouble IS antiei
pated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-03

Change of Firm.
TINE FIRM OF ]. S. LEVETT & co. COM
posed of j. S. Leyett and j. M Hill, IS
changed to Leyett Il Hill. who solicit the pat
ronage Of their friends at the old stand, No.
3l6A Main st. j. y, LEY ELL,
Heb. %, 20. ll6l-6l y. NJ: hlLL:
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21
A Curious Story.

A correspondent of the New York DaiIy
Graphic tells curious story of the untime
y fate of TnEoDosIA ALsToN, wife of Co
vernon ALsToN, Of South Caroline, and
daughter of AARON BURR. He does not
vouch Tor tho truth of the story, being un-
able to obtain anything of q documentary
nature bearing upon the subject, nor does
he state his authority. The story, how
ever, is as follows: "Many years ago a no
torious pirate, named GIBBS, was captured
and brought to the port of New York and
condemned to be hung and gibbetted 90
his condemnation ho made a confession.
and, among other crimes, confessed TO hav
ing captured the vessel which contained
THEoDosTA ALsToN. He said that he re-
ceiged Information that q vessel intended
leaving Charleston having on board plate Of
great value. He resolved to lay in wait for
her; he did so, and captured tho vessel,
with all on board. In the struggle for the
possession Of the ship, many Of the crew
and officers were killed. GIBBS resolved
to put the survivors 20 death as the safest
way Of di-posing Of them. Mrs. ASTON
begged for the lives Of herself and children
she offered him al the wealth she posscss-
81, and promised 10 secure him from harr,.
She gneelpd 10 him and ehifeated him in
The most bssoechiug tones, bus the pirate
was memorable He said that IL he saved
them he must we tho rest, and that he
could not do. 10 now forsod them W
walk the plank The turn Of the two III
tie boys came, and, as they disappeared in
the ses, tho mother firmly aud pro1dlv
stepped of the board to follow them.
"A SINGULAR Governmental oversight
was that With regard to II. NJ. WHEELER.
who enlisted in Missouri ia 1861, was
wounded, captured and parolod, but BY
some strange omission was not discharged
until few days ago, when be received 81
900 IN back pay aud pension money.
Silence alone is fearful weapon An
Arabic provorb says: "silence i, often
an answer.
"A NEGRO in Boston complained At
police station that a brother colored man
bad broken a chair all to splinIors over nj,
head Being told thero were no marks ON
his cranium, be said +: "No = d;dn',
mako no marks, bat o smashed ds cb'.r
all ter pieces, and de char belonged 10 me .
WHITMAN G. BEsroR, a Marine, n
the well-knOwn Washington banking house
Of hIoos & Co., committed suicide last
week NO cause is assigned except mental
i,auguo, producing depression Of spirits aud
'yspepsa, and finally temporary insanity.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

"A curious circumstance is mentioned in a
Canadian paper of boy named Kingston, who
recently lost bis arm by threshing machine at
Adelaide After the limb had been amputated
and buried the boy complained that the hand
was cramped, causing him extreme pain, and
that If it was not disinterred be could not recov
er. The limb was accordingly dsinterred, and
the hand found TO be firmly shut together. Dur
ing the operation of opening the hand the pa Ii
ent evinced great agony, and afierward declared
that he felt relieved from the sensation of cramp.
The case is strange one, but we believe it is
not without precedent in medical annals.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

An OBJECT IN VIEw.-Tbe celebrated Doctor
Sydenham bad patient whom he had long pre-.
scribed for. At last Sydcnbam Acknowledged
that his skill was ex hausied--that he could not
pretend TO advise him any farther. ''But." said
ne, There is n Doctor Robinson, who lives at
Inverness, lin the north Of Scotland who il
much more skilled in complaints of this kind
provide you with letter Of introduction, and I
hope you will return much better" The patient
WAS man Ct fortune, and soon took the road ;
but travelling was n very different undertaking
then to what it is now, and journey from Lon
don to Inverness was not a trihing one He ar
rived however, at the place Of destination; but
no Doctor Robinson was 10 be found nor had
my one Of that name ever been in the town.
This, Of course enragcd The gentleman very
much, and he took the road back 20 London,
raging, and vowing vengeance on the Doctor.
On bis arrival he vented all his rage on the lat
ter and abused him for sending him journey
OF so many miles for nothing When his fury
was little abatod, "W ell, now" said Syden-
ham, "after all 10 your health any better ?'
Better ~ said he Eyes sir, it is better I am,
cir, ne we'll I ever was in my lifo but no
thanks to you for that" "Well, said Syden-
ham, you have stii reason 10 thank Doctor
Robinson J wanted 70 send you journey with
an object in view. I knew IL would do you good;
in going you had Doctor Robinson in contem-
potion, and 10 returning you we're equally busy
IN thinking Of scolding me.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

Gould we but live our life over again, start.
ing from boyhood, how many errors-how many
mistakes we would try to avoid Men and bows
make mistakes. We wonder they do NOT corr.
nit more. Many spot in the road of life would
be avoided. We should try to be more brave,
more earnest in defense of the right and to pro-
tect the weak. There is not boy but who can
do better than they have done. There is not a
man but who can, by beginning at once, build
himself up to glorious position.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

PINE WooD AsuEs.-An erroneous i'm
preston very generally prevails in regard
to the ash of pine wood. 1t ia thought to
be OF comparatively little value, when tho
fact is that, pound for pound, the ash Of
yellow pine is much more valuable than
that of the hard woods-affording accord :.
ing TO Dana, four times as much alkali.-
1t is true that owing to the lightness Of the
pine ash, bushol of it yields less alkali
than busbel of hard wood ash. 1t is fur
Their stated, on good chemical authority,
that only about l33 parts in hundred Of
hard wood ashes arc soluble, while of the
yellow pine fifty parts are soluble.-Er.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

ron Danbury young maa who left on far
Western expedition was bidding his friends good
by at the depot, when young girl cried out,
Bring me the scalp Of Modoc, won't you ~
The your 8 man, feeling a little hurt at her in
difference TO his departure and the dangers be
was about 70 encounter, sadly replied, mo, En-
ma you should not look for more hair until
You have paid for that you now wear The
remark appeared TO subdue her
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

We wish all delinquent subscribers 20 be as
surod that however much We arc opposed 70
Congressman, or any other men, voting them.
selves back pay for services already remupera-
ted, we have no soruples that prevent our receiv.
ing back pay from those who are in arrears for
their papers. This is a kind Of back pay against
which there is no law, but which We regard az
eUinently just and right, especially in these bard
times. 80 C74rke Courier
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

ASHES IN THE ORCHARD. w.
hAuFfMAN, Of Des Moines, Iowa, writes
to the Iowa Homestead that ashes are worth
one dollar per bushel TO put about fruit
trees, aud that he would not sell his ashes
at that price aud do without their use in
the orchard He has used ashes about fruit
trees for fifteen years, and during that time
has never seen borer where ashes we're
used. The borer is terrible pest to tho
fruit grower, and il all other impediments
to successful growing were as easily over
como aud completely controlled as tho Dor
er, then fruit growing would be very sue
cessfully prscticed.
At the recent moetiug Of the Fruit-prow-
ers' Association of Ontario, Mr.. MooIfE
stated that he had been 10 the habit of us
ing unleaehed ashes as n manure for his
fruit trees, aud that he values them moro
highly for this purpose than barn-yard ma
nuro. 1T our farmers knew the value OF
wood ashes for the garden and orchard and
farm, they would not sell them for a few
cents per bushol. The ashes that they bar
ter for few pounds of soap would, il APP
Piled to the soil, so increase their crops of
fruit aud grain as to yield ten times the va
lue they now get for them. --Ag~icaltsrist
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

newspapers. What a mistake i, IL for
any poor man 10 deprive himself and f,mi-
" OF good live uowsp7por. S,me men say
they cannot afford to take paper This
- a SAD mistake and one We know too many
make liyou are a poor man. you require
newspaper 70 cheer you 10 your lonely
hours and to take the place Of books tba,
cost more. If you have children, they
want Il 1t Is worth ten times ne much as
teacher. II you hav0 no children, your
wife wants the paper to interest her when
you are compelled to be absent RI rich or
poor you need live aud interesting paper.
and no family should DO without one. or ~
many as they can find time 10 read, and
there is no better soason Of the year than
winter 70 have a good newspaper.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

"A SUBSTITUTE for quininc has been
discovered 10 the echises plant, which
grows abuudaotly 10 the Philippine Islands.
IL is said to be q remedy for ell kinds Of
foyers, that the use Of it involves none Of
The unpleasant after effects Of quininc, and
that it can be prepared at one. half the cos,
Of the latter drug.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

PERsIMMoN CoFFEE.-The Commission.
er OF Patents has lately issued patent TO
EDWARD DUGDALE, of Griffin, Ca, for
new article of coffee, consisting of roasted
persimmon seeds. Verify there is no end
to the vagaries of the Patent Office.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21
South 3ranth gatsllisenesr.
ROMNEY, FRIDAY, NOV. ii, 1873.
Gu BA
Siempre Feiissinsa Isla de Cuba

u u Is A.
Stemp1e Fielissin,a Lsla de Cuba.
By JAMES BARRON uoPE.
Ger thy purple hills, o, Cuba
Through thy valleys Of romance,
All thy glorious dreams Of freedom
Are but dreamt as in a trance.
Mountain pass and fruitful valley
Mural town and spreading plain,
Show the footsteps of the Spaniard,
10 his burning lust for gain.
Since the carayel OF Colon 100.
Grated first upon thy strand,
Evry thing about thee Cuba,
Shows the iron Spanish hand.
Hear that crash Of martial music
From the plaza how II swells !
How it trembles with the meaning
Of the story tina, it tells. -
Turn thy step TO Artares-
There was done deed of shame
Helpless men were coldly bu,chered-
'Tis part of Spanish fame
Wander now down to the Punta,
Lay thy hand upon thy throat,
Thou wilt sec a Spanish emblem
the dark and grim garrote.
In the Moro-in the market
In the shadow-in the sun
Thou wilt see the bearded Spaniard
Where gold piece may be won.
And now Santiago's story
Gives the world a mighty shock
Strength and Vulcan bind their victim
To the adamantne rock.
And they fatten on thee, Cuba
Gay Soldado-cunning Priest
How these vultures flock and hover
On thy tortured breast TO feast
Thou Prom theus OF the Ocean,
Bound down, not for what thou st done
But for fear thy social statue
Should start living in the sun
And we give thee tears, @, Cuba
And our prayers 70 God uplift,
That at last the fame celestial
May come down TO thea gift
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

The Shaker Society Of South Union. Ken
lucky, has offered to adopt and educate fifty Of
The children orphaned oy the recent pestilence in
Memphis
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

"A LADY having married Mr.. WHEAT
in Virginia, it is hoped that her path NAV
be houry, and that she may never be
thrasbed by her husband.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21

"A MUSCULAR Kansas preacher named
BENSON thrashed three fellows who were
disturbing the congregation recently, and
bis salary was inctessed $50 a year.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-21
Farmer and House-Keeper.

REMEDY ron FELoN. Burn copperas
on shovel unii IL is soft and can be made
ane. Thea mix a small quantity Of il
with enough of the yolk of an egg to mako
a plaster. Only mix enough at once for
one plaster, ms is soon becomes hard. Put
a new one M Whenever il gets stiff. and the
folon will soon come to an end So many
people suffer- so long with felons, l think
anything that will help shorten their career
ought 10 be knowu.