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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14
SPECIAL NOTICE.
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These remedies arc certain care for Con-
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14

At small town of Kuug Lung, in the
province o. Hupeh, in China, the wife of
man in sffluent circumstances lately
gave birth to a son. The midwife EN-
ployed on tire occasion stole a hundred
taelf from her employers, and being &C.
cused of the theft by her mistress, denied
it, and was required to attest her inno-
cence by an oath. "If / stole your
silver, may | die by thunder in few
days" was the security given by the wo.
man, who in her turn required an oath
from the mother, and this latter prayed
that if she had falsely accused the mid.
wife, might Heaven slay her son within
three days. Now upon the midwife de-
voled the duty OF washing the child, and
with a view OF helping Heaven, she ran
a long needle into the stomach Of the
nursling which shortly after died. But
while bringing the child to its mother,
and claiming its death as proof of her
innocence and the justice of Heaven,
the midwife was suddenly struck dead by
clap of thunder, and on being taken
up two shoes of sycee were found in her
hands. At the same time the needle
shot forth from the child's stomach and
he lived again.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14
The Basoue Dance.

A Spanish correspondent of the Lon
don Times writes: Anything more
harmless, anything more proper or
stupid than the basque dance, as it is
performed by the boys and girls of Hen
subunary world. A toothless old man
with fife and tambourine constitutes the
whole orchestra. His music is limited
to the two.in one traditional notes of the
old Morisco tum:tum. In come and up
step the dancers, not in couples and not
by invitation but one by one, motu pro
prio, the women with handkerchiels tied
turbanwise around their heads, the men
with their jackets loose. thrown over
their shoulders and some Of them bare
footed and brandishing a stick. They
go out as they come in, one by one,
without order or consent, no attempt at
combination or figure, no visible recog
milton or appointments with partners, but
ell joining in the melee at odd times, and
fighting like Cow Chrom for his or her
own hand everybody as sober as Judge;
no crowding or chirruping or jumping
into the air; none of the voluptuous
ogling aud leering of the Andalusian;
none of the monkey like grimacing Of
the French; none of the hearty clasping
of the German; none Of the mad caper-
ing AMI gamboling Of the negro; nothing
Of the joyousness, the sweet sadness, the
consciousness, the boldness, the bashful-
ness, the coquetry which gives dancing
its sweetness and bitterness all over the
world Every one here takes his or her
I II
and all go back as cold and dull and un-
sympathizing as they came. You would
believe the. people-all those uncouth,
heavy men; all of those plain and many
of them not young women--are perform
ing some religious penance; and the
priest who looks on all the time seems
to be there to see that the sentence he
has passed in the morning at confessional
is carried into execution and enforced
TO the utmost extent of its severity.
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How she Chanred Mer mind.


The Troy Wing of Tuesday relates the
following For the past two years or
more a young French shoemaker, who
resides on Second street. near jackson,
has been keeping company with French
pirl. whose father is a boss carpenter
residing on First street near jackson
The young man proposed matrl lmony to
the girl, but as her parents objected on
account Of the young man having no
money, she also declined the PROPOSE
ton. The young man, becoming dis
heartened, left for Canada to seek his
fortune, but as luck did not smile on him
after three weeks absence be returned
to this city aud again called on the girl
BE was met with cold reception, but 1t
was no disappointment to him. He, how
eyer. got up courage enough to propose
a second time, and 70 his great surprise
the girl suddenly changed her mind and
consented. The time for the nuptial
ceremony was fixed for one night last
week. At the time appointed the groom,
bridesmaid aud groomsmsn made their
appearance, and we're soon met by the
expected The four then started for the
French church, where the ceremony was
N he performed. When they arrived at
the church the girl refused to enter aud
have the ceremony performed. She said
sba loved her intended, but as her par
ents were opposed to the union she
would not do an act which was contrary
N their wishes. The intended husband
became indignant when he heard this,
and demanded the presents consisting
of iewelry, etc., which he had given
her The girl complied with his request
for the ieWelry, end handed over the
presents. The party then separated and
left for their homes"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14
rhe Grand Duke Theater.

This New York establishment which
is mainly run by newsboys, is thus allud-
ed to by a correspondent:
Teddy Sullivan, the star, gets hive
dollars a week; the net receipts are then
divided among the other performers.
During the performance Of that evening
saw some quite as good dancing and
character sketching as have seen upon
the average variety stage. The little
imps are inimitable in some Of their imi-
tstions Of leading actors Of the day. 1t
made me feel sorry for Teddy Sullivan
to see him come out, born dancer that
he was, aud be obliged to dance fsnci-
ful Irish Jig IN boots two sizes too large
for him. What business you would do
in pair Of neat clogs / could not help
thinking.
Recently the boys gave matinee per-
ormance ior all the leading actors in
town. Clara Morris, Fanny Davenport,
All of the bright aud shining lights ofthe
New York stage, both male and female
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14
MEMPHIS TENN SATURDAY EVENING NOVEMBER a. 1874

filled the little cellar with gayly-dres.
sed crowd never seen within its walls
before. How they enjoyed the perform
ance of the boys was told by their re-
peated and enthusiastic applause Of
every hit on the bill. 1t was grand
day for the boys, and has proved a
strong incentive for them to improve
their theater and their acting.
The Earl of Rochdale, when be was in
this country last year, came to this thea
ter with police detective. and while
there was so much taken with the sweet
ways of one bright eyed, round headed
little boy, that he had him brought to his
rooms at the Brevoort House the next
day. There he was still further pleased
with the boy. in fact so well pleased was
he with him that he took him under his
charge, and he is now being educated at
the Earps expense.
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Clerical whiskers and Apparel.

The Pail Mall Gazette says: During
the sitting OF the Church Congress at
Brighton recently, the clergymen who
thronged the pavilion and afterward
filed the streets arrayed in garments of
every style, exhibited at the same time
the boundless variety of whisBers for
which English churchmen are SO justly
celebrated In some instances there
were clesely shorn cheeks, cropped hair
and bald spot about the poll not alto
gether natural; here there was a trian-
gular whisker whose base is formed by a
line drawn from ear TO mouth; there
was the fashionable dropping favori, and
then the military mustache, the peaked
imperial and the flowing beard, Of every
color and shade. AS to cravats, there
were ancient ties with voluminous folds
and, perhaps, frilled shirt; there were
chokers of the usual cut and there were
all FOUNDERS, implying, it is supposed,
extreme theological views. The waist
coats we're mostly of the NJ. B. pattern,
but there were some of lay type prob
ably covering the breasts of broad
churchmen. Coats varied from the
abbreviated shooting jacket, savoring
of the stable, and giving rise to sus
picions that the wearer might own
race horses, to the Noahs ark pattern,
which touched the ground But it was in
the hat that all interest was centered.
Here probably was the true marriage of
the outward with inward; here vas the
flag under WHICH the craft sailed. The
Bishops, of course, carried their shovel
hats, as Bishops only can. But there
were respectable chimney pots, habby
wideawakes, with broad brims, and 9th.
ers With a little button at the lop, and
caplines round it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14

A pleasing instance of womanly deli
cacy was shown at the Marie Of the
ninth reimbursement, in Paris, the other
day, when youthful pair pesented them
selves before the magistrate for the pur'
pose of being united in marriage. The
groom, who was simple workingman,
could not write, and when the register
was handed to him, made q cross in
rather crestfallen mood. The bride,
who had evidently enjoyed much bet
ter education, and who could write with
ease, instead of signing her name, made
only cross IN the book, and on one of
her relatives speaking of it she replied,
Would you have me humble my hus-
band on such a moment2 Ought / to
let him in public appear inferior to his
wife2 Do not say anything about it, for
before three months have passed he will
be able to write"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14
Fsncy work with autumn Leaves,

From the Country Gentleman.l
The bright tints of autumn leaves are
very lovely for ornamenting our parlors,
boudoirs and dining tables. Brackets
and picture frames can also be adorned
with them, and they add greatly to the
beauty of ones surroundings. Collect
large quantity, combining every hue,
from crimson to scarlet, from scarlet to
yellow, and from yellow TO green. The
red be sch and the beautifully variegated
snmach are very desirable, as also are
The oak and ferns, but the maple exceeds
them all in the great variety of its tints,
snd the various sizes of its leaves
smooth every leaf on the wrong side
with a moderately warm iron, holding it
nnon the leaf only a minute. Then
take a cameps hair pencil aud a little
olive oil and carefully brush over
every part Of the leaf. Place them on
a fat surface to dry, and let them re-
main until the next day. For wiring
these leaves into garlands, ETC., or for
nreparing them for bouquets, take the
fne green.covered reel wire, such as IS
always used in manufacturing wax How
ers and attach it around the stem, first
| laying it so that it will extend the entire
| length of the leaf TO support it. After.
wards wind around each stem to conceal
the wire, either narrow strips OF green
tissue paper, or brown Berlin worsted,
and Join the leaves together IN sprays
of course the individual leaves on eacn
spray must be of the same species. Pre-
pare a large number Of these sprays
mounted on wires. and then arrange
taem in vases. about picture frames
over mirrors, aad as ornameEts 70 lace
curtains, and your apartments will pre-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14

sent a festive appearance, although the
dreary winter weather has Drowned the
face of nature. Oak leaves, acorns and
brightly colored beans, gummed upon a
card board frame, will make handsome
corner brackets, or wall pockets and
vases to hold your beautiful leaves. The
acorns and beans ought first to be cut in
half when used for this purpose.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14

A Southbridge, Mass, mill superin-
tendent advertised for an overseer for
his mule room. Among the answers re-
ceived was one in which the applicant
urged his selection on the ground that
he had three years charge of Govern
meat mules whilst in the United States
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OFFICIAL.
NOTICE.
MlroR's orrIoE. cIrr HalL.

MEMPHIs, IENN.s UcIoDeT ., IoI4sJ
OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE ARE HERE
" By notified that the Assessors have COM
pleted the assessment for the 4sth coTperate
year, and have returned the books % this
Office; and notice is also given that said books
will be open for inspt ction. in accordance
with city ordinances, section 309. on snd after
Monday next, 2ith instant. for the space OF
ten days, for the correction Of mistakes oy
the Assessors. who will attend at the Mayor
Office for the purpose Of correcting errors or
mist ikes. JOHN LOAGUb, Mayor.
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TORE GIVEN AWAYI

600 CASH GIFTS. aggregating g.........-S250. 900
PRICE OF TICKETS:
Whole Tickets. SO; Half Tickets, IS; Quar-
ter Tickets. 81 So; Eleven Tickets. 500.
NO INDIVIDUAL BENEFITs.
This Concert is strictly fer Masonic pur-
poses, aud will be conducted with the same
hberality. honesty and fairness which char
acteriIed the first enterprise.
JOHN L. ROPER President.
For Tickets and Circulars giving fall infor-
- Henry v. MOORE, see'y. Norfolk. Va.
10 n LOCK r.
win give full particulars. % Main street.
Room I, uD-gtaira. %6Reodhvx-es
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Directors;

LOUIS HANAUER. of schoOlAeld. Hanauer
& Co.
F. NJ. WHITE, of F. NJ. White a Co.
NJ. G. PEARCE, of Pearce, Suggs & Co.
z. URQUHART, of Z. Urquhart & Co.
T. B. HAYNES, Of 7. B. Haynes & Co.
HENRY WETTER, Of II. Wetter & Co.
JAMES D. PORTER, JR.. of Henry County.
Insures at Board rates. Private dwellings
especially desired; policies issued for three
years for two annual premiums. Att
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MARBLE WORKS
MONUMENTAL
MARBLE WORKS.

TTALIaN. AMERICAN AND TALADEGA
l. mail BILE at very 10 ~ prices, as follows;
Headstore es feet, with eket aud foot
stone. lettered ........., .,............ %
ui' IL Stone e1tersd M ed. ~.- "oD. ~ Il 90
Headstone 3 feet, with socket aud foot
stone, Uttered ..,............. 10
And all other sizes in proportion. Italian
and American marble hox tombs paneled all
round. and full siz b, $50. Also Italian mar
Bile spire monument, 7 ieet hign and lettered,
500 these rates are lower than marble was
ever Did ut 10 Memphis before. Designs sent
to tue ceuntry free Of charge. Elmwood curb
s9ssS THIS HiYnwELL 80 Union st
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MEETING.
stockholders Annual Meeting.

Stockholders Annual Meeting.
UNHE ANNUAL MEETING OF ahk
Stockholders Of the Mississippi ana len
nessee Railroad Company wi be heia Al tne
Chamberlain House, IN the city Of
Grenada, Mss, November is, 1874,
At which time Directors will be elected for
stoekboiaers viii be passed free hy exhibit
inr their certificates Of stock n conductors.
to-S 8, II. LAMB. SECRETARY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-14

THOs. y. RAMBETrE,
Agent and Manager, Public Library Building,
Louisville Ky.
Por full information apply 10 q. II. Samuel
No. West Court street, Memphis.
wks-D
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CONCERT.
ANOTHER CHAN !!
FIFTH AND LAST GIFT CONCERT
IN AID or TIE
Public Library Of KY
POSTPONED TO
NOVEMBER 80. 1874.
Drawing Certain aI that Date
Drawing Certain al that Date
LIST OF GIFTS.


GRAND TOTAL 1900 GIFTS.
ALL CAAH. H.-............ y. .hOO. 600
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nAlLROAD e. ME TABLES.

MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK RAILROAD
Arrives. Leaves.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-15

Al WATTS STA YOUNG GIRL AS CHAMBER
fO maid or would do light general homework; good
refer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-15

20 WEST 18TH ST., BETWEEN SrH AND 9Th AVS
20 An American Protestant girl as chambermAd and
waitress best city reference Can be seen for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-15

Cha m ne ids. &c.
90 WEST SD ST HER SISTF RS EMPLOYER'Sl-A
10 young girl lately arrived, chambermaid and
waitress; good reference.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-15

1907 I'd Av BETWEEN 59TH AND GOTH STS,
Ii first foor-A respectable young woman
cook washer ironer; take full charge OF kitch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-26
AL E. x 4 Nd RIA.

The CoLORRD RAvIsH9R AGAIN.-It is still
asserted and believed by many that nOtHith-
standing the reward offered and the numerous
searches made for Dorsey, the colorcd Iavisher
Of Prince Georges county, Nd, that now IA
nous individual is still concealed either in this
city or its immediate neighborhooi. Consta-
bles Gray and Burnett were, as stated In yes
teTdsy's Gazette, on the track of a man sup
posed to be him night before last, and saw him
enter house near Tucker & Lucas brick yard,
but be had mysteriously disappeared when they
kot there, though they were not three minutes
behind him. 1t is also said that he entered a
shop on the southern outskirts or the city, a few
nights ago, and bought ten losves of bread.
THE CONNECTING LIEK.-The Gordonsville
Gazette publishes a rumor that either the Vir-
einis Midland or the Phiia ieiphia and Reading
Railroad company Is going to take in hand the
6piiding OF rauroad from Orange Q. III. -
Characteristic. Mr.. John S. Barbour, presi.
dent ofthe VIRGINIA Midland road ,accompa MED
by capitalists nom Pennsylvania, drove over
the line short time since. The road is said to
be assured the ore indications along the line
Of 1t prove satisfactory, and parties living
In that section seem to think the supply of very
superior iron ore inexhaustible, to say nothing
Of the black lead said to be so abundant near
Marsh Run.
UNION PRRsBYTKRIAH CHuaoH.-In accor-
dance with he action OF the last meeting of the
PresbS tel 3 OF Chesapeake, the Union Presby-
terrain Church of Alexandria, was organized
last night in the First Presbyterian Church, in
the presence Of large and interested congrega-
tiOn-Gdzetfe, 25tA.