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An Adventure with a CeyI8n EIe-
Dhamf.
From American Homes for Ausu't.l

From American Homes for August.l
Ia the early part of the year 1877
was paying visit to coffee planter,
who had large estate in one OF the
most out of-the-way places in the Island
of Ceylon.
After pleasant run up to Handy by
train, and thence by coach and bullock
cart, ultimately reached my destination
in safety. Travelling by bullock-cart is
by no means a comfortable performance,
and as this was the first time had ex-
perienced it, l naturally felt the jolting
very considerably When did arrive,
however, was fully reeompensed, for
received most hearty welcome from my
friend, and we spent the best part OF the
night in talking over school days, and
the latest news from the '0ld Country. "
In the course of conversation C.
mentioned that rogue elephant had
been seen in the neighborhood few days
previously, and he thought he would be
able to arrange for portion Of the jun
gle to be beaten the next evening, when
| should probably have chance of my
maiden shot" at large game.
The bridle-path through the jungle
was very narrow one, but my pony
seemed pretty we'll used to it; indeed, he
wanted to get along rather faster than |
cared about, as his rapid progress re.
suited in my tearing my clothes several
times, in consequence of their becoming
entangled in the branches Of the thorny
acacia, which fourishes most luxuriantly
in that part of Ceylon. arrived at the
postoffice without meeting with any ad.
ventures, and having procured the papers
commenced my return.
Just as / had got about half way
through the jungle, and was in one ofthe
most narrow parts Of the pathway, was
suddenly aroused from my reverie by
what-to me-was a most unaccountable
sound, somewhat resembling the tumult
| should have expected to hear If hall
dozen bulls were believing; the noise
was accompanied by a rustling Of the
underwood, and swapping Of branches.
II instantly flashed across my mind
that had invertently come upon the
rogue elephant" and as the uproar
was Immediately in front Of me, | deem
ed discretion to be the better part OF
valor, and endeavored to turnm horse 5
head.
could not succeed in my attempts
however, the path being SO narrow, and
the path being so narrow, and the un-
derwood on either side so dense, that
had no choice but to stop where l was
or advance
had just turned round in my saddle
to see where my horse-keeper had got to,
xhen found myself within a few feet
of an immense elephant. had no fire.
arms with me, aud perhaps it was for
tunate had not, for to put an elephant
hOrs de combat with single shot is a
feat to be proud Of, and one which is
rarely performed. The chances were
that, had l been armed, i should have
fred at the elephant, aud SO irrltated
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establishment consists Of twelve servants
and five horses; his favorite hack is a
mottled gray, with plenty Of bone and
sinew. There is no state or parade
whatever about him or his surroundings.
He is, however, treated with immense
respect, and as an instance Of the exist
ing etiquette among the sovereigns, it is
worth mention that the Emperor William
always yield precedence TO the Car as
the guest of Germany. Also, when the
King of Holland arrived at Ems, the two
Emperors, though OF higher rank than
the King, went to meet him at the station,
and then the Gear drove away first with
the King of Holland, the Emperor of
Germany following. Moreover, the King
of Holland occupied the place of honor
in the Cars carriage.
The Emperor OF Russia seemed to take
an especial pleasure in going about un-
attended during his stay at Ems, and
roamed so far away from the town th at
he must often have been addressed by
strangers, and probably met with some
adventures as amusing as thase of Ha-
roun al Raschid. He seemed TO put him
self purposely in the way of such things.
He spoke to every one who had claim on
his notice, and was evidently gratified
when accosted, for probably he had few
opportunities of talking to other people
upen equal terms; and it must be re-
freshing for him to get rid of ceremony
in this out of the way country place and
its neighborhood. He behaved much
like large landed proprietor in the
midst of his estates, who has natural
right to feel at home. Sometimes he
stopped to gossip with bevy of young
girls, and gave the rose which he carried
in his hand to the prettiest of them, for
he is a correct judge of beauty, and, no
doubt, every leaf OF the rose he gave with
such winning smile and such gracious
words will be treasured up for years to
come as things of value far above
rubies' Sometimes he talked with old
gentlemen or ladies' and sit down beside
them till their faces were radiant with
"the grace that doth hedge king "
Once saw him meet humpbacked man,
who made him profound, morose bow,
and was siding off sideways in fright,
when the Emperor beckoned TO him, and
laid his hand kindly on the humpbacked
mans shoulder; then they walked on to.
gether. He even slackened that mighty
stride of his for the humpbeeked man,
and | observed that he was always par
ticulsrly gentle with the afflicted and the
infrm. When he had walked for while
he returned to drink again at the springs,
and mingled famiiarly with the crowd
around the Kursaal, conducting himself
in every respect as private person in
search of harmless amusement. There
were never any policeman near him nor
any one. Of his household; no friend Of
whom he made constant companion.
So that a commercial traveller with the
requisite effrontery might have gone
straight up to him and offered his patterns
for the inspection OF the mightiest sever
eign upon earth. dare say he would
have got an order, for the word no is
certainly not frequent upon the Czar S
Inns
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nnnlnr a PRACTICE.

"He is but a landscape painter, as
! Tennyson sings in The Lord of Bur
| leigh" but once he was physician,
and. if his knowledge of medicine was
/ equal to his knowledge of art, he was a
very good physician. He was younger
| then than he is now, and he 10 not so old,
and he was greener-greener than any
spring foliage be ever painted, and
spring foliage, by the way, is specially
| Of his. City born and bred, be made a
short summer visit into the country, and
while there heard incidentally of coun'
try doctor who wished to sell his practice.
He was hesitating, was our young friend,
about his fual choice of a profession,
having failed to procure any but poor
patients, who could not pay, and having
also failed to paint any but poor pic
lures, which would not sell. 1t was an
even thing with him whether he became
starving artist or remained a starving
physician. He was earning no money
as either, nor was he likely to, iD the
city. Why not try the country Its
inhabitants were honest and simple.
minded, he had somewhere read, and
what with the heat Of the sun and
other novel peeuliRrities, they were, he
thought. more liable to sickness than
the denizens of crowded city. Ger
tainly the children we're, for we're they
not perpetually eating green fruitY 1es,
he would try the country, it, after look
| ing into the practice that was to be dis
posed of, he could see living in it. He
called upon the disposing practitioner,
who was but a little older than himself,
an affable, good natured young fellow,
though rather verdant, he thought. The
yerdant one was willing to vamoose
the ranche,n as he remarked, for, be-
tween ourselves, there is lady in CALI
fornia who is attached to me. though
you wouldn't think it, perhaps. But
about your practice | won't sag
anything about it. But tomorrow, II
you like, say tomorrow forenoon, L II
harness up, and you can see for. your
self. 1t is not siekly now, | must tell
you, but it's going to be soon, especially
among children and old folks. Men like
you and might live forever here, only
they have no such men. Plenty of
money though My horse remembers
the house of every patient in the
neighborhood, and stops of himself at
their doors You can jot down the num-
bers as we jog along and decide whether
you'll buy me out or no. And now we
adjourn to the tavern (are you stopping
there?) and have something cool. m
thirsty, and want to smoke. Musn t
smoke in my office, you know. Here s
cigar, you can smoke. Try 1t " They
adjourned to the tavern, had something
cool. smoked and came to en- agreement
regarding the sum to be paid for the
practice, past, present, and iuture--es-
pecially the future.
The next forenoon the pair drove
through the town, or rather the country
doctor did, and was a considerable time
about it, so often did the noble animal
that drew the buggy stop. Why, Doc
tor, nearly every person in town must
have been under yonr hands, remarked
our delighted cit, keeping mental tally
of the stOppages. Yes-suppose 90
one time or another. Get up" 1t was
a constant get up to the horse, who
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SPECIAL NOTICE.


Many who are suffering from the effects Of
the warm weather and are dsbilitated, are ad-
vised by physicians to take moderate amounts
of whisky two or three times day In lit
tie while those who adopt this advice fre-
quently increase the number of " drinks,
and in time become confirmed inebriates. A
beverage which will not create thirst for intox-
ieating liquors, and which is intended especi-
ally for the benefit Of debilitated persons.
whether at home OF abroad. is DR.. Schenck'
Sea Weed Tonic. Containing the juices, OF
many medicinal herbs, this preparation does
not create an appetite for the intoxicating
cup. The nourishing and the life e-supporting'
properties of many valuable natural prodqc-
tiOns contained in II and we'll known to medi-
cal men have a most strengthening influence.
A single bottle of the Tonic Will demonstrate
its valuable qualities. For debility arising
from sickness, over exertion or from any cause
whatever. wine. glassful of Sea Weed Tonic
taken after meals will strengthen the stomach
md create an appetite for wholesome food.
To- all who are about leaving their homes, we
desire to say tkat the excellent effects Of DIR;
Schenek's seasonable remedies, Sea Weed
Tonic, and Mandrake Pills. are particularly
evident when taken by those who are injuri-
ously affected by change of water and diet.
No person should leave home without taking
.supply of these safeguards along. For sale
by all druggists. eodflS3-loS
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" OnIy this and nothing more.

A correspondent of Land and Water
calls attention to the singular preva-
lence of blindness in salmon in the York
river, which flows into the Gulf of St.
Lawrence at Gaspe, the extreme east
ward point OF Canada proper In some
instances fish have been taken that are
totally blind both eyes being covered
over with a hard, opaque scale, while in
others one eye only is thus affected;
again, some have their eyes apparently
sloughing away. 50 complete is the
blindness that man may drop down in
bark canoe right over the fish, and
chip him out with gaff. The York
river is very clean.bottomed and clear
stream, and it is now a frequent occur
renee to observe a large FISH lying in
precisely the same spot at the tail of a
pool, seldom in the strong water, day
after day, and never stirring, though a
fly be passed over and under his nose.
The number of these fish is apparently
on the increase every year They are
all from twenty two to twenty-eight
pounds weight, and have dull, white
appearance, though in fair condition.
Many seem to be old tsh.
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Tuesday, August 25, 1874,

at the southwest corner Of Main and Madison
streets in the city of Memphis, Tennessee.
sell at public auction. to the highest bidder.
for cash, the following real estate, to-
wit: A lot in South Memphis, being
LOT Z in block 30, fronts on the west side of
Main street 300 feet. and runs back between
parallel lines 100 feet, and is bounded on the
north by Huling street. on the south by Treze--
want street, on the west by lots and 8. and
on the east by Main street. Equity Of redemp-
tion especially waived. and title believed TO
be good, though SELL only as Trustee.
JAMES p. WOOD. Trustee.
PATTERSON x LOWE. Attorneys.
July %, 1874. 125-lG
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LEoAL.
Trust Sale.

Under THE POWER GIVEN NE BY
~ the deed Of Thomas Koffod.. executed
July Is, 1913, and registered in Shelby county
IN Record Book No. s Of chattles, page Isl. I
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Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN TRUST
ID deed made on the 9th day Of June, 1850.
by D. G. Cross. to me as Trustee to secure GER
tain Indebtedness therein mentioned, which
Shelby county, Tenn, in Record Book No: AZ.
page 379, to which reference is made. will on
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appeared to remember his masters prac-
tice better than his master did.
It was purchased at once for a good
round sum in cash, and that afternoon
the retired practitioner proceeded to the
station, accompanied by two or three
acquaintance, who were enjoying soma
thing hugely. Best thing out seid
one. Beats all, replied another; 'eh.
Doc2" "Tol lol he answered, coolly.
The train stopped, took him on, and
that affable, good natured, verdant young
person, who was going to California,
where he had tender attachment
Days passed and no patients. More
days passed and still no patients What
did it mean2 Mean? 1t meant that
there was no practice therel The coun-
try NJ d. had borrowed the horse of the
milkmanl That's all
"0nly this and nothing more. F"
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Trustees sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A TRUST DEED MADE
ID to me June II. 1873, by x. B Webber. and
j. NJ, Williams and Henry Williams. recorded
nessee, in Book 81. pages l46. etc., will, on
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Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF THE TERMS OF A DEED
ID in trust to me executed by Il. Minderman.
on the 18th day Of February, 1873 duly regis
tered in the Register office Of Shelby county.
on
Saturday, Sth day Of August, 1874,
within legal hours. at the south gate Of Court
Square. il the city Of Memphis, Tennessee.
srty in sush trust deed des ribed as follows
Being in Memphis. Tennessee, on the north
west corner of Main and 0verton streets. A
feet on M9in streets and 70 feet on Overton
street, being part Of lot No. l55 on the original
plan Of the city.
Terms Cash Equity of redemption barred.
Title believed to be good. but 1 sell and con-
vey only as Trustee.
WILLIAM BENJES, Trustee.
HUMEs 4 PosToN. Attorneys. ll9-l39
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MOndaY. August.IO. 1S74.

Monday, August1O, 1874,
between 10 o'clock am. and O'Clock pm,
at the southern gate of Court Square, Mem
phis, Tennessee, sell for cash, at public out
cry, the property conveyed to me By said E trust st
lot 10, of block So. in the city of Memphis,
beginning 50 feet west OF, the intersection Of
the south line of Vance street with the west
line of Orleans street; thence west 80 feet;
thence south with Pettit's east line l66 7,R
feet to a 2O-foot alley; thence east with the
north line of said alley 80 feet; thence north
156 7-12 feet to the beginning. Also tract OF
$50 acres in the Eleventh surveyors district
and Eighth civil district, one mile south Of
Shelby Depot as particularly described in said
trust deed, to which reference is made for
fuller description. Also tract of land in the
Second civil district on the waters Of Big
Creek. part of 20O0-acre tract granted by
North Carolina TO A. Sharp. and more par
ticularly described as lots 6, and 8, said three
lots containing together $50 acres; all Of said
property in Shelby county, Tennessee. Equity
Of redemption waived. Titles believed good.
but will sell and convey only as trustee.
W. X. P0ST0N, Trustee.
MCFARLAND q GOODWIN. Attorneys.
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The 22d Day Of August, 1874,

between 10 am. and Bpm. at r. Van Brock
lin * Sons. Nos. 2o9 and 30l Second street,
Memphis, Tennessee, sell at public auction.
to the highest bidder, for cash. the following
property, conveyed to me by said deed, viz
One dark bay horse. about fourteen hands
and harness; and one wagon. The sale is 10
be made TO pay the debt in said deed mem
toned. W. l. COLE.
CoLLIRR & HoUsToN, Attorneys.
Iulv On 1874 122-151
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@ornlng Star and Catholic Messenger.
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aEw ORLEANS, SUNDAY. MAY g. 1874
LETTER FROM SPRING HILL COLLEGE.

SUNDAY, April 26, 1874
To the Editor Of the MORNING STAR:
Last Thursday Spring Hill College turned
ont to give an earnest welcome to it's beloved
honorary President, Bishop Quinlan.
On his approaching the college the bells
were rung, and on his arrival, the brass band
discoursed the choicest airs of Professor
Stulze's selection.
The students were arranged in front of the
college building, in two ranks-facipg each
other at a distance of ten PAGES. The Bish-
ops carriage halted between those ranks A
hundred and thirty reverential salutes were
instantly extended-the Bishop gently re-
spending
The Bishop and many of the Rev. Clergy
of Mobile dined with the Fathers of the Col
lego. After dinner the Bishop and all the
Fathers present, together with all the stu
dents OF the College, assembled in the exhibi-
ton hall to hear some fine music and exchange
sentiments.
On this occasion Master A. Trotat, a distin-
guished student of the college and native of
your city, in very feeling words expressed his
own, and the sympathy of his fellow students,
with the Bishop in his affection. The Bishop
made brief reply, stating how the accident
occurred and closing with sound advice to all.
To-day has been observed at the College
with grand ceremonies, it being the Patronage
Of st. Joseph. III
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NEW PUBLICATIONS,
J. H,

During the past week we have received from,
the well-known bookstore of P. F. Gogarty,
Esq, Isl Camp street, the following new
books:
st. PGtick's Manual. By the Nun of Kenmare.
D. & J. Sadlier & Co., publishers
This work, compiled from the most approved
sources by Sister Mary Frances Glare, the
celebrated Nun of Kenmare, is prin ted in large
type, on fine paper, and is elegantly and
strongly bound.
LIFE Of Blessed Margaret Mary By the Rev. G.
Iickell, g. j. d. & J. Sadlier & Co., New
York, publishers.
At the present time, when the Devotion to
the Sacred Heart is spreading so rapidly
throughout the world, and our own Province
and Archdiocese are about to be COR
secrated to 1t, this work demands special con.
sideration from our readers. Besides the Life
of Blessed Margaret Mary, which is based on
the Memoir writters by herself and the Life
written by the Religious of Paray -le- Monial,
her contemporaries, the work contains an ac-
count of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-05-03

The CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.-In the discussion
of this bill last week in the United States
Senate, Senator Norwood, of Georgia, made
q telling speech, it being his first set speech
in that body. His exordium was as follows:
:, When the morning stars first san q together.
1t would have been worth some dollars if the
Republican as party had been present. It would
meyer have consented to the creation of man
unless all should be equal, and upon the same
roofing. Nine years ago four millions of slaves
were set free, and the next year they were in
, vested with civil rights the third year they
were given the ballot, and the fourth year
made the rulers of men. Within that brief
space of time the negroes were made profess
sors OF Republican doctrines and set up as
rulers History furnishes no such parallel.
OF the six hundred thousand Israelites who
went out from Egypt, but two were found
competent to be rulers in forty years. though
they were instructed by signs from the Great
Creator of the Universe. The Republican
party had made six hundred thousand rulers
In forty minutes, without any assistance. The
man and brother was taken out of the corn
field and made a Republican statesman by an
act OF Congress. Since then the Republican
party has become diseased, and having robbed
its j Southern neighbors, is now dividing it's
time between philanthropy as o profession
and public plumber as a trade.
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MARRIED..

RooNEY-CoYLE-on Tuesday April II, 1874 by
Kew Father Simon, at the Church st. Francis de.
Sales Mr. Patrick R. Rooney. of Dublin Ireland and
Miss Mary e. A. Coyle, of this city. No cards
RYAN-GARRlCK-Ats st. Marys Church, April I6,
1874 by Rev. Father Duffy, john Ryan to Miss Fannie
NJ Garrck, both Of this city
HARTNETT-BRoWN-In Alge1s April 49, 1874
at the residence of the brides mother, by tho Rev
Father Bellspger Mr. Daniel Hartnett to Miss A. NJ.
9. Brown, both Of AlgieIs