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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

Olive Logan says the younger Dumas
is tall and handsome, with a speaking
blue eye, courtly manner, and smile
that would ruin the heart Of tobaccon-
lists Injun. He is less like French
man than a Saxon, though it is we'll
known his father was OF half African
blood. He is wealthy and lavish pat
ron of the arts His conversation is as
brilliant as that OF one of the best char
acters of his plays. He writes with a
steel pen with huge ivory holder, with
his feet wrapped in tiger skins.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27
BOSTON.

Bosrox, March 27.-The joint con-
vention of the Legislature ballotted TO-
day for United States Senator with the
following result: Dawes, IS; Hoar, 7S;
Curtis, IA; Adams, Is; Banks, 7; ex-
Mayor Pierce, 2; Washburue and Whit
tier, each. Eight members were alb
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

The Senate passed bill yesterday
fixing the maximum circulation of legal
tenders at s4OO.OOO,OOO. Important
amendments we're. Offered by Merrimon,
of North Carolina, and Logan, of Hi
nois, pending the discussion of which
the Senate adjourned. Initiation is a
fixed fact, but the restrictions to be added
may materially affect the nature OF the
law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

COLONEL RoBEKrsor TORS circular,
which proposes to limit State taxes to
twenty cents on the one hundred dollars,
appears in the morning Avalanche. 1t
is signed by over one hundred citizens.
Colonel Topp is well versed in the theory
of tax paying.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

TIE Somerville Falcon has entered
upon its eighth year with fair prospect
of attaining the eightieth. 1t is live,
country paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27
Dea.h Of a TeIegraph operator.

CIScISSATI, March I'll George Il.
Evrett, for many years connected with
the Western Union Telegraph Company
in this city, died yesterday Of consump-
ton. He was known to telegraphers as
being one of the finest operators in the
country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

The Jewish Messenger says lady
seeks employment as an ornamental
guest" She will assist at dinner or
evening parties, and by her grace, wit
and beauty, contribute to the entertain
ment. She will do everything in the
highest style of the art; but will expect
handsome compensation for her unique
services.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

THE Western Methodist, Of this city
has reached the end Of its twentieth vol
ume. lis ably conducted, has VIDE
circulation, and Is The recognised organ
of n powerful Christian denomination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

"EouIrr" corrects some Of his figures
and comes again. he succeeds in max
ing out the condition Of the city little
worse than before. The article is some
what on the defensive. We commend
Il 70 the attention Of all who make
study Of city finances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

The difference between public and
private Reputation is very slight in the
minds Of some people. Either is repre-
ko,,.tl.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

A SPECIAL to the New York Herald
from Washington says: There is no
danger that during this session OF re-
trenchment the liberality Of Congress
toward Southern claimants viii be car
ried to dangerous excuses. There IS
no danger that even the unconstitutional
cotton tax collected from the South will
be refunded this session, for the act
would drain the treasury of so, GOO, 900. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

The Liberty (Mississippi) Herald has
a correspondent who, if he tells the
truth, must be well advanced in years.
he writes as follows:
have seen the speculator-the man
whom Christ drove from the temple with
a scourge Of cords-who putteth his
money to usury and speculateth of the
necessities Of the poor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

Last year the ministers Of twenty-five
Episcopal churches wore eucharistic
vestments. They are now used in thirty
churches. Last year only eight Episco
pal churches in London used incense.
Now it is used in fourteen. Altar lights
are used in thirty-six churches. The
practice Of confession is increasing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27
PRICE OF TICKETS.

THOR. +. BRAMBETTB,
Agent Public Library of Kentucky, and Man
Louisville, Ky.
Full information, circulars, etc, may be
had on application to A. D. GIBSON, corner
Of Madison and Front streets. Memphis.
183-xviii-2 o. was
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27

TOTAL 70 200 GIFTS, ALL CASH.
amounting tO........-..... .......-....
Which will be distributed on the 3lst March.
among the ticket-holders in this magnificent
The announcement Of a drawing on the day
named, is positive and final. and il Is hoped
that all intending TO purchase tickets Will or
der promptly, that there may be no confusion
or disappointment in filing orders. The OBJ
iect is good one, the confidence Of the pub
Tic in the good faith of the management is
thoroughly established, and the remainder OF
the tickets will all be sold by the time ap-
pointed for the drawing. All agents are re-
suired to make their returns on the 2Oth OF
March.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-27
BANK STATEMENT.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or THE
State National Bank
AT MEMPHIS.
In the State Of Tennessee, at close of business
BANK sTATEME EMIT.

AT MEMPHIS,

RESOURCES.
LEANS and discounts sos. 4s6 50
oyerdrafts 1l..s- '............. las p
o. s. Bonds to secure circuiation..... 10000 90
Due from redeeming and reserve - ,os OF
Due from National Banks. .............. 0,422 e
Due from State banks and bankers 1852 e
Banking House and Fixtures-~,...... ol,9od ~
Current o'e1 q
FS ssIds..................:.. $50 60
Checks on other banks. s26. 25l 10
Bills Of other National
BankS.--............... 10, zb5 W
fractional currency lin
Guiding nickels) ......... 1850 Is 70, a.
Legal Tender notes.. $1,000 o. Az'oof %
s7ls,sIs 10
Capital stock paid in.. -'. $40 90
P Prsha sSd To;s ,s''sssss Il 9.s7s 90
National bank circulation outstand- -, 900 ~
lnR..;...;-- 40; 80. "a Ao''V0' "
Individual deposits s32l ,sis 5s
Sertihed checks............ 9lv ~
Due TO National banks l.d9 -
b bsb sP ssS'o oanAs anu 1851 II s5l.ss6 50
s74s.s1s 10
State Of Tennessee.
County Of Shelby. >"
/. John J. Freeman, Cashier Of the state
National Bank Of Mempnh. ~ ~, a. ~
swear that the above ftatement u uus W 'Ho
best Of my knowledge and belief, c--A...
JOHN j. FREEMAN, Cashle5r;
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me TINS <''h
o's 0i i-I B! IRRELEVANT. Notary Public.
| Correct Attest; II, q. Daniel. A. Nooarah'
/. b. Kirkland, Directors.
MORNING. cLAss-4l.
6tl 9lss 5ii5Ilfles 90 IS . ] 60 I'll q
Meuuhis. March q. 1874;
notice.
OFFrcE PE0FLE's ISSUANCE Co.
MErFHIs, March %, 1873.
TIME ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
| Stockholders Of this Company viii be
held AZ the ofice Of The Company, 70. 70 ~ MAD
ison street, on Wednesday. April j, lotff AZ
which time Seven Director viii be elected 70
IL i7'a % 'A'''A' J. A. SIMMONS. sse'y.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10
A Warming Against the Pursuit OF
Office Seeking by Young Men.

The Hon. Albert G.. Brown, of Missis-
sippi, recently wrote a letter to a young
friend, wherein he laments that he ever
made political speech or held an office.
Ex-Governor Brown was for thirty-three
years. previous to 1865, continually in high
official and political station, and would
therefore seem to have had as extensive
and favorable an experience as any of his
contemporaries and associates. We quote
as follows
True. as you say, | held many offices.
Indeed, may say that | never knew de-
feat in any of my aspirations. And it Is
lust because | had success which people
call wonderful, that | feel competent to
administer a word of ''cautiOn" to the
young men of this generation. My young
friend, do not be deceived by the glitter of
office. | am now past my three-score
years, and am fast travelling into the ten.
have held almost every office in the gift
of the people, and can truly say with the
preacher, "it is all vanity and veXatiOn OF
spirit"
Looking back over long. and | hope
not unsuccessful life, | can say, with a
clear conscience, my greatest regret is
that ever made political speech or held
an Office.
There is fascination in office which be-
guiles mon, but be assured my young
friend. it is the fascination of serpent /;
or to change the figure, it is the ignls
f1tas,ls which cOaXes you on to inevitable
ruin.
| speak of that which l do know. If
my young friends will be governed
by nv advice, | have this to say, after
all my successes as public man, now,
when nv head is blOsSOming for the
grave, | feel that it would have been
better for me if | had followed the
occupation of my father, and been a
farmer.
The mechanical arts are all honorable.
To be blacksmith, a carpenter or an ar
tizan of any sort is no discredit to any
man. Better than to be jack-leg law
yer, a quack doctor, cOunter-hOpper,
or worse still, a wretched seeker after
office.
OF all pursuits in life that of a farmer is
the most respectable. 1t may have lis
trials and its disappOintments, so do all
others. The mechanic may lose the Wa
ges of his labor, the professional man
his fees; the editor may weep over delin-
quent subscribers, but the honest, indus
triOus farmer is morally certain of a fair
return for his labor.
True, Paul may plant and AppOllOs wa
ter, but God must give the increase"
But where is the faithful cultivatOr of the
soil, Gods heritage to man, who ever yet
suffered for bread?
Allow me again to ''cautiOn" my young
! friends against the beguiling influence Of
office, and to advise them most earnestly
to stick to mother earth.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10
A Monster War Vessel in Mock Action.

The river CLYDE was the scene of an in
teresting affair during recent visit there
of the channel fleet of the British navy.
All the movements, possible and probable,
in the case of actual conflict, were exc
cuted on board the great war ship, the
Devastation. and are described as follows :
''All the men, from captain to the low
est grade, were under orders to be on
board by 8 a. m. AT $3.50 the drum beat
to quarters, it being understood that In the
pilot tower an enemy's ship had been sig
nailed in the distance. The captain took
his post within the shellproOf tower, and
gave his commands through speaking
tubes. The turrets were manned by their
full complement of men-twenty-iOur TO
each gun, eleven taking inside and thlr-
teen outside position in working each.
From the turrets down to the magazines
every trap-hole was manned. On the
word being given to load guns the seven
hundred pound shells were within a
minute brought out, hoisted on the pulley
carriage, run down to the guns mouth,
and the gun loaded and run out. The
distance to the enemy being given, the
gun was raised to the proper level, and
discharged within the second minute.
"The enemy being supposed to have
escaped, bore down on the Devastation,
and boats put off to board her. The bugle
sounded to arms to repel the boarders,
when two-thirds of the men of the crew
comprising 100 men in each division-tiew
to arms, and with swords and guns ran
up TO the boarding-deck, the third division
remaining below TO protect the magazines
and as a reserve. The boats being re-
pulsed, it was supposed that the enemy
had returned TO their guns, and that a
shell having burst had set fire to the De
vastation. On this three bells were ruAg
and the men were ordered to the hose.
Four hose were set in operation on the
sounding of the bugle, and the forepart Of
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10
The Tendency to Sadness" Plea.

Mr.. Thomas Collins, gentleman not
unknown to fame, appeared yesterday be-
fore his Honor, the - Big Judge" on the
charge of striking Billy Patterson with a
beer mug. In reply to the question if he
had ANYTHING to say, Mr.. Collins addressed
the court as follows "Iinherit tendency
to sadness-the remains in me of positive
hypochondria in my father and grandfath-
er: and in certain moods of reaction the
world becomes black and | see very des-
pairingly. III were in such a mood TO
speak as | feel, should give false cOlOrs
and exaggerated proportions to every
thing. This manifestation is in such con-
trast to the hOpefulness and courage which
[ experience in ordinary times that none
but those intimate with me would suspect
one so full of overflOwing spirits and eager
gIadsomeness TO have within him cave OF
gloom. Ny confidential friend, Mr.. Billy
Patterson, understood this, and at tunes
earnestly reprOved me for indulging IN 1t.
1t happened that when in one OF my des-
pairing moods | struck my confidential
friend, Mr.. Billy Patterson, with beer
mug. because he wouldn't set 'em up,
and with this statement | submit my
case"
The big Judge" looked at his prisoner
over his glasses, under his glasses, then
through his glasses, and then without his
glasses, and, finally, seeing that he had a
man of genius to deal with, reserved his de-
cision till some future time. Mr.. Collins
retired to his country place at Pigskil- to
escape the hay fever, and Mr.. Patterson
seeks rest and recreation at the Lookout
House.-CincinnGt Commercial.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10
A Duel Not in Dead Earnest.

Harvey Newell, of Freehold, y. j., has
been paying attention for some months
past to an American lady of Irish descent,
living about a mile and a half out OftOwn.
All went well until an aspiring youth,
named William Sanders, appeared upon
the scene, and succeeded so well in his adj
dresses that the Jealous Newell fired pis-
tOl at him one evening when he was found
trespaSSing upon forbidden ground, the
result being that Sanders came home
through the cOrnfieldS at a more rapid rate
than he had ever showed before.
When he learned who fired the shot, he
sent peremptory challenge to Newell to
mortal combat, which was promptly ac-
cepted, and the preliminaries for the hos
tile meeting were speedily arranged. Mr..
E. l.. COwart acted as the second of New
ell, and Robert F. Stockton for Sanders.
The hour was o'clock last Thursday
evening, and the place the grounds of the
Freehold Base Ball Club.
Promptly at the hour principals and
seconds were on hand, and some half a
hundred spectators. Mr.. Stockton meas
ured off fifteen PAGES with the GOODNESS OF
old Commodore Stockton himself, and
then. stepping back, called out in clear,
ringing voice, "One-twO-three! W
The last word was scarcely uttered when
the two pistols were fired simultaneously
and Sanders fell. His second ran to him,
tore open his coat, and called out, - Run
for surgeon, quick! ~ The terrified New
ell threw down his pistol and ran-hut not
for physician. Down the embankment
he leaped, and made his way home, where
he remained until the next day, when to
his inexpressible relief, he learned that his
antagonist, Sanders, was not dead, and in
fact was not hurt at all.
The truth of it was the seconds, Messrs,
Stockton and Cowart, took particular care
to load the pistols with blank cartridges
letting Sanders into the secret, whose sud
den fall was arranged beforehand. The
whole thing. although dead earnest affall
to one. was the hugest kind of a joke tC
all else, and has created more amusement
in Freehold than anything of the kline
that has occurred for wears.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

A PATRON of a poor hotel in the country
said everything he obtained there was cold
but the water, and everything was sour
but the pickles.
"Goop liquor hear, no snaks furnished
for boots" is the assuring announcement
scrawled on a shingle over the door of
German shoemaker and publican within
hail of the town of Union, Nd.
A PARTING at a Chicago railroad depot:
" DO not forget me or cease to love me,
murmured the husband. Never, never
SObbed the wife. and she pulled ont her
handkerchief and tied a knot in il, that she
might remember.
HITHERTO worn-out straw hats have
been considered things utterly beyond
utilization. The world advances, hOwev-
er, and now a profound American econo-
mist proposes to chop them up by ma
chinery and feed horses with them.
AN Eastern newspaper is astoniShed at
the statement that grasshOppers eheW 10
bacco. There is a colony of cOckroacheS
in this office who nOsonly eat all the cigars
they can find, but devour the veryphOS-
phOruS on our matches. The most rave
nous grasShOpper that ever sang in MIN
nesOta wheat-feld would blush to see
Louisville cockroach at his meals.-CotH-
ie7'-,JOtunGt. -
DURING the present season, when the
body is weary with the heat of summer
and the mind longs for something sooth-
inc and mildly stimulating, we cannot re-
commend better book than The Barl-
baShendusekhara of Nagojibhatta.' lt Is
one of the notwithstanding works we have
read in Sanscrit. Ii can easily be mas
tered by aid of a step ladder, tooth eX-
tractor, and porous plasterapplied to the
back OF the neck.-IHte7-OcedH
The Yorkshire England Mirror tells
the following story about the Archbishop
of York and a smart little 0orkShire
urchin. The Archbishop distributed the
prizes at a Leeds ragged school, and sub
sequently, when riding in the vicinity, he
came across a youngster collecting road
dirt whom he thought he recognized.
ThereupOn the following conversation en-
sued: Archbishop Boy, | know your
face: YOU were at the Leeds Ragged
School, and obtained prize for drawing?
Urchin-I'a, mon, were. Archbishop
hope you still keep up your studies In
that art! Urchin-G'a, mon, | do-lOOk
YOU yeere-(pOinting to a model made OF
the material he was collecting). Arch
bishop with astonishment)-What do you
call that? Urchin-Ah, mon, that's a
model of church; and them'S the pewS,
and there's the vestry, and that's thepool-
pit. Archbishop (Smiling)-Nery clever,
| declare: but where is the parsOn:
Urchin-A'ye, mon, it takes deal o muck
to make pa'sOn. The Archbishop rode
on.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10
Too Much Physicking.

There is nothing respecting which man
kind is more credulOus than the effect OF
medicines unfortunately administered
to their own species and to domestic ami
mails. If poultry are sick they are dosed
with the first thing that somebody recon-
mends, without endeavOring to ascertain
what the ailment really is. Then if, in
spite of the drugs the bird gets well, the
medicine gets the credit, and acquaintances
are advised to administer blue-pill, jalap,
colchicum, cayenne, carbOlic acid, or
whatever it happens to be, But if the
fowl dies under treatment, it was not the
fault of the drug, but the bird was too far
gone before treatment, that's all. "Na-
ture did it," We do not condemn all doc
toring of poultry. We hope that in all
instances where it will pay it will be in
telligently performed. But it will not
pay in ordinary instances to fuss with a
sick fowl, because of its small value, even
when the disease and the appropriate REM
edy are both clearly understood. If the
medicine can be mixed with the food so as
TO dose the whole flock at once, but little
painstaking is required. But where there
is one patient, and it must be caught and
held by one person while another forces a
pill down It's throat, better off with its
head and have done with 10 Still, this
method, though convenient, is not very
scientific, and will not be popular with
those poultry keepers who have speci-
mems, in these days of rare breeds and
high prices. worth $40 to 500 each.
When fowls are worth as much as sheep
or cattle, it will pay TO spend as much
time doctoring the one as the other. But
let us go slowly and surely. and not drug
until we know what the complaint is. and
what effect the medicine will produce.
The notion that the prescription will dc
no harm if it fails to do good, is mis-
chievous, because apt to be false.-Er.
change.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10

the ship was deluged with water at the
rate of about three tons per minute.
" The imaginary fire being got under,
the bugle sounded TO return 10 post, the
enemy's ship still approaching. The or
der was next given to ram her. All the
men returned to the breastwork deck, and
living down with their heads forward, pre-
pared for the shock. The imaginary enc
my being pierced, the drum again beat to
quarters, guns were reloaded, and, after
backing out from the supposed disabled
ship, a brOadside of four guns poured into
her. This act was supposed to have de-
stroyed the enemy, and the bugle sounded
to secure the guns. On the captain re-
ceiving reports that everything was Sc
cured the bugle sounded dismissal
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10
WRITTEN At MY MOTHERS
GRAVE.

BY GEORGE d. PRENTICE.
The trembling dew drops fall
Upo1 the shutting fowers-lke soIis om At ie'''
Ihe stars shine gloriousl y-Anu "ii'
Save me, is blest-
Motherl-I love thy gravel
The violet with the blossom blue ana nitas
Waves DER thy head-when shall It wave
Above thy child
,Tis sweet fower-yet must
It's bright leaves 10 the coming tempest how,
Dear mother-'tis thine embl,nl-aust
Is on thy brOwl
And could love to die
To leave untast-d LIES da'k, bitter streams;
BY thee, as erst IN childhood, lis,
And share thy dreams.
And must linger here
To stain the plumage OF nv snless years,
And mourn the hopes Of childhood dear
With bitter tears .-r=-
Ave-rnust Iinger here, ~ a IT
And lonely branch upon a blasted tree,
Whose last fra leaf, untimely sere,
Went down with theeS
OFT from life's withrred bower.
In tuli communion with the past turn,
And muse on thee, the only flower
In memory's urn.
And, when the evening pale
Bows like a mOurner ON the dim, blue wave
stray TO hear the night winds wall
Around thy grave.
Where is thy spirit flown?
I gaze above-thy look is imaged there
listen, and thy grntle tone
Is on the air.
Oh cOme-whilst here press
Ny brow upon the grave-and, I'm those mild
And thrilling tones OF tenderness, =
Bless, bless thy childl
Yes, bless thy weeping child
And O'er thy um-religI5n's 5 hOliest shrine
Oh, give his spirit undefled :
To bleD1 with thine.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10

ST. PETERSBURG, the capital of Russia,
is the haven for children who have pro-
pensity for making mud and sand pies. In
many of the small public parks OF that city
there are, here and there. large open spaces
covered with gravel. Every morning in
each of these spaces may be seen large
pile of sand cone-shaped, about feet high
and 6 feet in diameter at the base. After
breakfast all the children of the neighbor-
hood. equipped with little spades, hatchets
and wagons, repair to these cones and en-
ploy themselves in digging them down
and scattering the material, according to
their fancy. over the gravel spaces. The
next morning the cones are all ready for
another assault. The result of this simple
plan is that the children acquire fondness
for exercise and labor, ard get that health
full open-air amusement so essential to their
vitality in a city. Perhaps they always
get the usual maternal spanking for soiling
| their clothing, but this is one Of the sweets
of the halcyOn days of childhood that can
be looked back TO in after years without
| reyengeful feelings.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10

SPEAKING of kleptomania, Burleigh, the
correspondent of the Boston Journal, says !:
- A well-known man of Brooklyn-a man
of property. and quite an exhOrter in re-
Iigiou5 raeetings-has the disease bad. He
will take his basket on his arm, walk down
one of the avenues, slyly chuck in potato,
a beet, an onion, or an apple into his basket
as he passes along, In due time his bin
comes in"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-09-10

Mr.. H built up his airy fabric on my
credulity, | feel half inclined to laugh.
though | am deeply mortified at having
been the unresisting victim of his Black
A-t