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spectra Of the Planets.

The German scientist, Herr Vogel
has been making series of very inter
esting researches in regard to the spectra
of the planets. He says Mercury he
finds to give a spectrum most in accord
ance with that of the sun, and that some
bands which are produced. by the action
of our atmosphere belong to that planet.
Venus likewise shows bands like those oi
our atmosphere. In Uranus numerous
lines of the solar spectrum are recogniz.
able, but 10 the least refrangible parts
are few bands, which are like the
absorption bands of our atmosphere,
and which indicate the presence ci
water vapor in considerable quantity.
In the red of the Mars spectrum,
between lines c and B, are bands
apparently occasioned by the planet S
atmosphere, but which are too faint to
be measured with accuracy. The plane
told Vesta gave a weak spectrum. with
L, and two bands, one corresponding
with position Of Cline Of solar spectrum m
and the other with telluric group So
far as an opinion may be formed of an
object so difficult, Vesta may be pre-
sumed to be surrounded with its
atmosphere Flora gave a weak, con-
tinuous spectrum, in which the celors
could scarcely be distinguished. Jupi'
ter's spectrum lines correspond for the
most part with those of the sun, but show
certain special bands. particularly in
the most refrangible parts; dark band
in the red being very noticeable. There
! are also lines and bands like those of
the earth's atmosphere. The gaseous
envelope Of Jupiter acts on the sunlight
like our atmosphere, and the pres
ence Of water vapor may be concluded.
The band Of red indicates the presence
of something not in our atmosphere, or
perhaps a different mixture but with
the different pressure and temperature
belonging to Jupiter, different absorp-
tive spectrum would be obtained. The
dark parts of Jupiter do not give dis
tinct spectrum, but indicate greater in
huence, as if they were situated deep in
the planets atmosphere. Saturn, be-
sides showing certain correspondence
with the solar spectrum, exhibits special
bands in the red and orange, which cor.
respond with our telluric bands, except
one intense band where the wave length
is 6ls.2 mill. Nm. The blue and violet
rays suffer similar absorption in passing
through the Saturnian atmosphere,
which is especially noticeable in the
spectrum of the dark equatorial belts.
The Saturn spectrum corresponds most
completely with that Of Jupiter;
the ring spectrum is faint, and the
characteristic band in the red is
wanting, or feebly seen, from which it
would appear that the ring has either
no atmosphere or one of small height
and destiny. The spectrum Of Uranus
was found too weak for easy recognition
of Fraunhofer's lines, but Herr Vogel
gives several wave lengths as indicating
the position Of banks, and considers the
pre- Jence Of an atmosphere to be estsb-
iished One band (wave length 6ls mill.
Nm J fairly comedies with similar bands
in Jupiter and Saturn The faint spec
trum obtained from Neptune was char
acterized by one dark absorption band,
and it is probably Identical with the spec
trum of Uranus
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wise Francis Joseph.

The London correspondent of the Bss
ton Post writess while the Empress
Of Austria is enjoying one of England's s
pleasanter resorts, celebrating her
daughters birthday, presenting silver
vases to champion racers, and taking a
keen interest in the organization of a
stag hunt, her imperial spouse has also
been absent from bis gay capital on a
somewhat different errand. Amid the
general stagnatiOn of affairs in Europe,
the visit Of the Emperor Francis Joseph
10 Prague has a romantic as well as a
poliHoal interest. 1t is always pleasant
TO hear of ths Austrian sovereign, who
Is in many respects the most TO be re-
spected and liked crowned head in Eu-
rome. His esFser has been SO repiete
with misfortune, bis crown has sat so
uneasily on his head from the time OF
accession when q beardless youth 81
most till now, his character is so amis-
Bile, his mind so intelligent, his ideas so
reasonable aud liberal, bis bearing so
gracious and engaging, that, personally,
no man is more popular, either with his
brother sovereigns or with the people st
large. He has s6ovp himself, It seems
to me, the very wisest OF AL Fcigning
soyereigns. Think Of it; be was born
and nohrished a Hapsburg, the pet and
hope OF q family as much pTouder
than the Bourbops as the Bourbous are
prouder than the 0rlcapses. Divine
right and imperialism be Issy be
said to have absorbed with bis mother 2
milk. de was taught that there was no
blood so entirely royal as his. With
such 4 birth aud bringing up, be was
suddealy thrust ppOn one Of the great
est thrones in Europa Wheu he was yet
in his teens, and from that moment be
was neset by hAttsrers and couriiers, by
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
ScHEScK's MANDRAKE Pills

ScHESCR's MANDRAKE Pills
Win be found to possess those qualities neces-
sary to the total eradication Of all bilious at
tacks, prompt to start the secretions of the
liver. and give a healthy tone to the entire
system. Indeed, it is no ordinary discovery
in medical science TO have invented a remedy
for these stubborn complaints. which develop
all the results produced by heretofore free
use of calomel, a mineral justly dreaded by
mankind, and Acknowledged to be destruc-
tive in the extreme to the human system.
That the properties of certain vegetables
comprise all the virtues of calomel without its
injurious tendencies. is now an admitted fact
rendered indisputable by scientific researches;
and those who use the Mandrake Pills will be
fully satisfied that the best medicines are
those provided by nature in the common herbs
and roots of the fields.
Those pills open the bowels and correct all
bilious arrangements without salvation or
any of the injurious effects of calomel or
other poisons. The secretion of bile is pro-
NOTED by these pills. as will be seen by the
altered color of the stools. aud disappearing
Of the Sallow complexion and cleansing Of the
tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each
box of pills.
Prepared only by j. H. schenck & Son. at
their principal Office. corner sixth and Arch
streets. Philadelphia. and for sale by all drug:
gists and dealers. Price 25c per box. cod
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what Made Iiim suicide.
From the Chiearo Tribune.l

Monsieur Ernst, an old French dane.
ingnsster in Cincinnati, committed
suicide on Saturday night by shooting
himself through the heart. A few months
ago be deserted bis wife-leaying her
penniless, TO die in an hospital, while be
made q pleasure trip 10 Paris. Return.
ing to Cincinnati on Saturday morning,
he found that bis former friends refused
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The Daughters Of Horace greeley

A New York letter says: :" 1t is now
nearly two years since the death of Mr..
Horace Greeley, and this season, for the
first time since that event, his daugh.
ters, Ida and Gabrielle, occasionally
make their appearance in public. Ga
brielle is still very young, probably not
more than eigteen, but has grown during
her years of seclusion into a tall and
very beautiful girl. Both have exquisite
compilations, lovely eyes, ripe, scarlet
lips, and the sweet, childlike expression
which distinguished their father. Ida is
most like her father, however in appear
ance, and Gabrielle like her mother.
Evidently the most devoted affection
subsists between the two girls. Ida, the
elder, looks after her sister lovingly, and
says: Hasn't she grown tall and
pretty?' And Gabrielle remarks: Don't
you think l begin to look more like Ida?'
Their manners are very charming, per-
fec:ly simple, easy, and unaffected yet
with fine air Of good breeding, and
even distinction, of which they are APP
parently quite unaware"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-03

Insures at Board rates. Private dwellings
especially desired; policies issued for three
years for two annual premiums. At
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MEMPHIS TENN. THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8. 1874

to recognize him; whereupon, after
breakfast at a restaurant, he proceed
ed to the hospital in which his wife had
died, secured a room under pretense OF
being i'll, and, the next morning, was
found dead by his own hand The
Commercial. in its account of the affair,
states that his breakfast was remark
able" one; First, he ate dozeu oys-
ters; next, big chunk OF broiled salmon,
taking a pint of claret with it; next, a
mutton chop or two with coffee; next, a
porterhouse steak, which, the steward
states, he ate to the bone all around; /;
last of all, some ice cream" The
question arises, Did he commit suicide
because his old acquaintance turned the
cold shoulder on him; or because he was
appehensive that his digestive faculties
would prove inadequate to the proper
disposition Of that remarkable" break
fast2
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Directors:

JAMES D. PORTER, JR.. Gov. of Tennessee.
LOUIS HANAUER. of Schoolfeld, Hanauer
4 Co.
F. M. WHITE. of F. M. White r Co.
M. G. PEARCE. of Pearce. Suggs x Co.
E. URQUHART. of E. Urquhart & Co.
T. D. HAYNES. of T. B. Haynes Il Co.
HENRY WETTER, Of II. Wetter Il Co.
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BAiLROAD II Mn TABLEs.

MEMPHIS AND LOUB'vlLLE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
S----A-1 e-
Az. I'm. AN. Pm.
Express. except Sunday. 200 $3.50
Mail Train. ..................... :. 4.lO l.25
Brownsville Accomm0da-
tion. except Sunday....l0.0O 4.l0
Depot at head of Main stros..
Ticket Office. 2S7 Main street. corner Of
Madison.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-04

BROOKLYN PROPERTY FOR SALE
AND TO LET.
HERALD BRANCH OFFICE, BROOKLYN.
ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THE NEW YORK HERALD
RECEIVED AT OUR BRANCH OFFICE,
IN THE LONG ISLAND SAVINGS BANK BUILDING,
CORNER OF FULTON Av. AND BOERUM ST.
OFFICE OPEN FROM A. NJ. TILL p NJ
ON SUNDAY, FROM TILL 9 p. NJ.
CARRIERS AND AGENTS DEPARTMENT
NO. FRONT STREET BROOKLYN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-04

E,ARM FOR SALE A BARGAIN-IN ROCK AND
Il county, IA miles south of Manuel, Mlodletown
road CALI from II TO 5, at 1856 Washington street
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At 80 NASSAU STREET, BETWEEN FULTON AND
"A John streets-N1WMAN LEOPOLD continues the
buying, selling or advancing Diamonds. Watches.
Jewery, Pianos Merchandise, Life Policies for any
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-04

EoR sALE-THE NApA QuICKsILvER NINE.
Pursuant an order OF the District Court of the
United States the southern District Of New York in
bankruptcy, entered February 1874, the undersigned
will receive proposals. tor the purchase of the Napa
Quicksilver Mine until the 18Th day Of April next
elusive
This mine formerly known The Oakvile Quicksilver
Mine is situated in the Napa Valley California, abou 50
miles north OF the city OF Francisco which it
accessible BY rail 10 one hour and half The properly
Company, from the 9akville Mining COMPANY as FOL
naear known IS the 0akvil!e Quicksilver Mine being
certain patent Issued TO this company by the govern
was recorded March e. 1872 in the County Recorders
page Isl map o. which property can be seen Al the
brick, iron wooden condensers. engine, boiler
and nece sary mining utensils.
The mine has been in successful operation and al
though the mining thus far has been confined mainly
the ace sufficient depth has been obtained however
the belief that rich remains below. In
offers great ucements to those Desiring to invest in
mining property Proposals must be mpanied by a
certificate deposit in the United States Trust Company
in the city of New York. of 10 per cent of the
the bid as guarantee OF In case OF accep
ALEXANDER G. BLACK
Assignee OF the Napa Quicksilver Mining
Company bankrupt, 1875 Pearl street. New York city.
NEW YORK Feb. 49, 1874
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-04
A BSOLUTE AUCTION SALE,
to close an estate.
First class

brick Residence,
ss Warren street, Jeis,y City.
LEWIS Z. WOOD, AuctOncer, will sell, this day
March 4, at O'Clock r. NJ, at the Exchange Sales
rooms No 70 MONTGOMERY street the large three story
aud basemen brick Dwelling, 25x54, 33xlO, containing
10 rooms with ali the modern improvements; sale posi-
tive For permits and full particulars apply to the Auc
tioneer ~ Montgomery street. jersey City.
A UCTION NOTICE-GOOD SECOND HAND AND
n mlst Carpets all sizes, rich patterns, from ancon
cheap The old liz fulton street, between
William and Nassau side entrance.
A UCTION SALE.-FOUR STORY BROWN STONE
n Dwelling rs West FOrty-Dinth street; Supreme
Court order. By II. n CAMP March g. Columbia COL.
lege lease ground rent 1920
"A AUGUSTA MARTINES, Auctioneer.
81, 900 worth OF
Magnificent Household Furniture,
Rosewood PiapOlOrc, Drawing Room Suits,
Paintings, Statuary, Bronzes Rare Works OF Art
at public auction,
on THIS DAY Wednesday,. March 4,
at the private residence 8 West 10Th St,
between 9Th and 9th avs,
sale commencing at 10y O'Clock. .
Antoinete styles covered silk brocade; Etageres
Carpets Paintings by eminent artists, Bronzes
Statuary, Clocks Lace Curtains Ornaments magnificent
rosewood Pianoiorte. celebrated maker. STOOL Cover
rosewood, walnut chamber Furniture, suite Style
Louis XIV. Mattresses, Extension able, Bullets Sill
verware Cutlery, Chinaware. Glassware Linen. Also
Furniture OF servants apartments sale peremptory
Rare chance Tor dealers and housekeepcrs.
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LOAN OFFICES.

At II BLEECKER STREET, NEAR BROADWAY
"A Money literally advanced to any amount on Dla
monds Watches, Jewclry, Pianos, silks &c, the
bought; also Pawnbrokers Tickets bought at II Blcecke
street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-04

A UCTION SALE-AT PRIVATE RESIDENCE,
n I20 West 23d street between 9th and 18th avenues
this w ednesday morning, commencing at i0s O'Clock,
LUKE FIJI nRALD Auctioneer
First class Household Furniture, made order and in
since last May. Pier ana Manel Mirrors. Seinway
Son rosewood Pianoore, II Paintings, Bronzes, Bisque
Figures, ornamep, &c Comprising as follows Mo;
quette. velvet and Brussels Carpets in good order; naid
black walnut latest styles faror suits covered in satin,
brOcatel broca lie and reps real lace Curtains fine gIt
Tables marauetry Centre tables. Jardneres Cabinets
Etageres &c; Books two Bookcases secretary LADIES'
Writing Desk Library Tables &c; Chamber Suits
complete Dressing Cases, Bedseads Bureaus, spring
and hair Mattresses shaving stands DC Elk tension
bes Buffet; Chairs covered in leather Lounges, Turk
ish Chairs Paror suits covered I'm harcloth and reps
over 40 lots OF geneei Household Furniture basement
and servants Furniture.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-04

A UCTiON SALE.-IMPORTAN AND POSITIVE
n Sale by public auction OF
handsome, gentee and useful house lold Furniture
THIS DAY Wednesday,, IL o'clock,
at the elegant residence
2l0 WEST TWEN1Y.FInS. STREET, NEAR SEVENTH
AVENUE.
Parors contain
Handsome style Parlor SUITS richly carved naid aud
gilt Fran IS, covered dnmask san and brocatel
nihcent Decker Br g. ~ octave TOUR round rose.
wood Planoiorte; also eiegant
stop Parlor Organ,
French plate MIRO naid Cabinets gilt Centre and
Console Tables Easy Chairs Turkish Lounges imported
Paris Bronze Figures Clocks, Oil Paintings Lace Cur
tains tornices &c Library and Secretaire bookcases
choice Books, Library Tables. Satin Cotelaine Library
Suit solid walnut and rosewood Bedseads Dressing
nair. spring rep plush and haircioh ui;s Dining Fur.
niture, Bunet Extension Table, lining Chairs Dinner
and Tea sets, Siverware. Crockery nall and kitchen
Furniture velvet Brussels and ingram Carpets, an
assortment OF useful Household Articles. N. B.-Salo
positive. Take Seventh or righth avenue cars
ROBERT q. CASHIN, Auc ioneer.
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INOR SALE-A NEW. MEDIUM SIZED FOUR STORY
IL brown stone House, No rs East Seventeen street
den al HIM built in the best manner by DAYS work;
tcular; price very low; easy, Inquire of CHAS
FOX Il East Forty-hfth street, ". BENTLEY the
premises
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-04

COUNTRY RESIDENCE TO LET-2L MILES FROM
riage house, acres of land and orchard: rent $50
Address j. L. MOSHER. Chenille, Conn.
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DARN, STORE AND SPLENDID RESIDENCE AT.
tached on Central Railroad, New Jersey, best loo
ton IN the very cheap also three Farms free to
exchange. WOOD PALMER, 2ls Fulton street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-04
WESTCHEsTER COUNTY PROPERTY
FOR SALE AND TO RENT.

A LADY WILL SELL LOTS IN WESTCHESTFl
"A county at great sacrifice 5&6 Broadway, rool
No. 5.
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PROPERTY OUT OF TIE CITY FO]
SALE OR TO RENT.

PhOPEKTF OUT OF TIE CITY FOR
SALE OR TO RENT.
1T NEW BRIGHTON-FURNISHED AND UNFUR.
n nished Houses 20 rent; adapted TO summer or
winter; and cod water baths, stables gardens
lawns beautiful scenery hall hour from city.
j. Y. PENSION, No Pine street.
BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR $50 PER MONrH-IN
~ Newark, N. J convenient to depot; House contains
ID rooms bath range, gas marble manteis and Is pleas
antly situated high ground IL venienty arranged
families Is deSire INQUIRE III sheffield
Newark keys 10 view the premises 10 the owner,
az Anity street, New York.
A BARGAIN AT NEW BRUNswrCK-As PLENDID
II Hotel Property and Farm Of sS acres; all excellent
land superior locat sure Fortunes established 40
years; only $1,000
j. :. FERGUSON. 80 Nassau street. room G.
1T MADISON, NJ ITO LET, HANDSOME MOD
ern Gotta e, II rooms barn, lots in garden fruit
ana siaue trees; rent $500
CdAkLBS WARD. II Cedar street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-04

CITY real. ESTATE FOX SALE.

IGOR sALE-THE SMALL NEAT THREE STORY
II high stoop brick House, III West Twenty second
street. sixth avenue all improvements Apply on
premises from 10 To g.
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DARN TO LEASE-IN NEW JERSEY "a MILES
from CITY 90 acres, 40 ciear good dwelling amt out
buildings; plenty OF fruit
Nj. s. MYERS SON, 4s4 Broome street.
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NE HAVE THREE STORY HIGH SfO0P bhieh
w House in fine order West Forty iourtn si'eeeai
Tor $4,000; 20 front, IL rented iot BLU"
HOWELL & HUR 7, s2l Third avenue
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-03-07
FARM AND GARDEN.
German Hot Beds.

We feel that in giving some account OF
translucent cloth hot beds, to be employed
instead of the expensive glass frames in
general use we are doing all our gardening
readers q service We can vouch for the value
of the "German hot beds" having tried them
very successfully many years ago. For fore
ing melons, tomatoes, etc. this prepared cloth
is especially adapted, as it can be tackled to
boxes of any size required and cut to fit them,
Little, rough, square boxes of the proper size
and height covered with this prepared cloth,
can be placed over the hills in which tomat.
oes, melon or other seeds are planted, and the
plants allowed to stand, without transplantng
until all danger of frost is over, when the
boxes NAV be taken off and packed away
carefully for another season.
Take white cotton, Of close texture. stretch
it, and nail it on frames ofany size YOU wish /;
mix two ounces Of lime water, four ounces of
linseed oil, one ounce white of eggs separ.
atey, two ounces Of yolk of eggs; mix the
lime and oil with very gentle heat, beat the
eggs separately, and mix with the former.
Spread the mixture with paint brush over
the cloth allowing each coat to dry before
applying another, until they become water
proof The following are some of the advan.
tages these shades possess over glass
l. The cost being hardly one-fourh.
:. repairs are easily and chcaply made.
B. They are light; they do not require
watering; no matter how intense the heat of
the sun, the plants are never struck down, or
faded, or checked in growth neither do they
grow up long, sickly and weakly, as they do
under glass, and still there is abundance OF
light.
The heat entirely arises from below, Is
cquable and temperate, which is great object
The vapor arising from the manure and earth,
= h,,f n,r 81,
surface Of the shade, and hangs in drops upon
the inside, and therefore the plants do not
require so frequent watering. If the frame or
stretchers are made large, they should be
intersected with cross bars about foot square
to support the cloth. These articles are Just
the thing for bringing forward flower seeds in
season for transplanting. .--Ohto FG1mer
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-03-07
Prune Orchards.

Trees that are hardy may be pruned in
ID winter provided no large wounds are
ade. An orchatd properly and timely at
ided 10 will rarely require the removal ot
&c limbs. We often see recommendations
)runc early in summer, because the wounds
81 rapidly at that time. That season may
Iwer, provided the cutting is very sparingly
formed, or provided the trees stand in a
y rich soil and grow with great vigor. But
" summer pruning always tends to check
lthriftness OF trees and II vigor of growth
esired, always prune before the buds begin
&ell-cither in winter or very early in
hg; and if trouble is likely to occur from
uow of sap. cover the wounds with pant,
aing wax, shellac varnish, or mixture of
tand brick dust or road dust If the
Mds are made by winter pruning, the cut
ssce will become so dry in few weeks
tkither of these applications will adhere
wand serve as perfect protection.
often happens that the owner of large
0trds cannot find time to do the work
milf and is unwilling to leave 1t to hired
hiwho inay have no experience or judg.
IN IN cutting away the right limbs. To
ohe this difficulty, and to have the work
400 his satisfaction, let him take a piece
OF ak in his hand, and going along the
roSraw chalk liIe at the base of every
crod, or crossing, or needless branc ch, and
let man follow with the saw and remove
the la this way he can mark in an hour
all the man will saw of in day, and
lnusve his own valuable time. Use the
chaold for school black boards; and if tho
treee tall, insert it in hole bored in the
END rod or stick several feet long
Cov, Gentleman.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-03-07

II hog for hunting. Slug" for so the hog
was called, was very fond Of the chase, and
was ever on the alert when the huntsmen were
prepared to start; but the dogs could not
endure his company, and their owner WAS
never able to make use of both at the same
time "SlIg" could scent "a bird from a great
distance, End would dig in the earth to show
where it had been, When the bird hoped
it followed like a dog
Hogs have been trained for drauSht. "A
countryman was in the habit Of going to st.
Adams market in small cart drawn by four
hogs. Another countryman won wager that
his hog would carry him on its back four
miles in one hour These facts arc cited TO
show that the hog is a much more intelligent
animal than we give him credit for. How
ever, every kind hearted person will disap.
rove Of teaching dumb creatures to perform
tricks, For our own part, we take no pleas
urc in seeing dancing bears and spelling
pigs; for the process of training draws so
deeply on our sympathy, that we look upon
everything of the kind rs the torturing
of animals