Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-19
MOMUs' MESSAGE.
Tho king OF the Carnival 10 his
Pbpnfx.itke and keJuNenate"
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Tne king of the Carnival 10 his
Pb,rnix.Ifke and kejuVenated
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The third year of our gracious reign,
marked as it has been by plentiful
lack of currency, has passed, and with
II ali of last years fashions. Its pas,
sage has left the burrows OF care ana
;nnpmerable protests; the sere and vel
low leaf fell thick and fast. But the
Present, taking life from the cheering
smile Of Hope, forgetful of the Fast
transplants us amidst the staple, EN-
blematic of that purity which ever
reiCns in woman's bosom and IN the
baies upon our thoroughfares, and pre-,
sented as it is with a greenback ground
makes a most charming picture Tor the
Future.
Science has advanced so far that pre-
scriptions now are strictly cash.
Painting has made such rapid strides
that its artistic and inspiring touch can
he traced in the very faces OF our bellies
The lost art of chewing gum has
becu restored; we would gladly record
the same OF our city's credit.
Literature has received a great acces-
sion in our yellow fever and mortuary
Commerce, having been thrice
euchred, is patiently waiting to see II
the next trump will be spades or Jack
(Doyle's) club.
Our agricultural interests have not
been neglected. Not an acre OF land
that is not cultivated; rot q foot but pro-
duces its corn-(s) and (B onions.
We are at peace with all the nations
of the earth, and even the Aldermanic
war is ended. :,
Our foreign relations were all ENJOY
ing excellent health at last accounts.
Our public debt is not yet weaned, and
promises TO be quite a healthy child.
We have reviewed the act OF dipping
snuff. and finding it unconstitutional,
hereby repealit. We also revoke al the
promises made by successful candidates
anterior to their election.
Public improvements are full OF
promise. Union depot, custom and
courthouse, sewers and postofiice will be
found in any dictionary without extra
cost to Taxpayers. The county Jail 10
completed. Teutonia, Hibernia and
Ethiopia have all been shaved in one
cup, and the barber is paid. We recon-
mend that, for the future, corporations
shall have more soul, and the ladies less
Heel; that no more panics shall be
Cooked, and that ell our Spanish stews
shall be Fish without single Fry.
Now, by the power in us vested, as
Momus. King of the Carnival, FRINGE OF
Misrule, knight of the Fo9tbath, Duke
de Precipitation, Grand Reviewer OF
Epidemics, and in commemOrauon OF
our common country, who, by their gen
erous, prineely and muniticent dona-
tons to our stricken subjects, have not
only challenged the admiration OF the
world, and crowned their victorious ban
ners with man 8 noblest attributes, but
have doubly endeared themselves 10 US
snd our royal line forevermore; and the
better to show our high appreciation and
to do them honor, have we decfeed te
hold High Carnival here in our vel
taxed city of Memphis the seventeenth
day Of February, 1874 and We
further ordain that our Grand Castle
Exposition shall be prepared in man
ner meet for their reception and worthy
Of our reign. We further command thai
this our Royal City shall be as one Re
ception Hall, and that the grandeur o
our Court, though rivaling the treasured
stores Of Oriental spleRdor, shall moi
eclipse the sincerity Of our graatde RnC
/ the fervency Of our esteem, and It IS oni
Royal pleasure that our magnificent
/ Mystic Krew and cur grand Memph
shall vie with each other in the magni
tude OF their gorgeous pageants, the
pomp. grandeur and brilliancy Of whose
display have ever won the approval oil
wondering Deholders; and We furthel
order that the day shall be duly observed
by every subject in our realm as q dag
Of gratitude, festivity aud merry making
In witness Of which we have affixed oul
Royal signet, this the 18th day, frs
moon aud third year Of our glorious reign
Long live the King.
MoNUs, Rex Carnival.
Attest.
Lubrycuss, Duke Enterprise Count d.
Noses.
Don Epizoo, Sir Haddi Celesa, Conn
Paux Small, Prince Yelif Evir, Bar on
Finance.
Late attendants at our Court.