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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
TAILORING.

The well known fashionable merchant
tailor, A. IL. Goodman, 100 Main ST,
has lust received another invoice Of fine
tailoring goods direct from the import
ers. The dali business in the East ena-
bled Mr.. Goodman to buy those goods at
low prices, and be wishes to inform the
public that he will make them up at
reasonable prices. His styles Of making
up cannot be surpassed. Give him a
call and examine bis goods and prices;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

Cotton Room saloon and eating-house
No. 8 and IL West Court street, is fast
becoming the place of the town. The
best of liquors, lager beer and wines are
kept at this house, meals served at all
times, and at prices to suit the times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13


"The Trials OF a HOnsekeeper"
are never experienced BY those who use
Dooley's Yeast Powder, now universally
known throughout the country AS THE
BEST Il is always ready, always reliable,
and requires from THIRD TO A HALF
LESS than those Of common manufacture.
This is owing to the perfect purity Of
the ingredients entering into its compo-
siiion, which insures the same result
every time Biscuits, rolls, ETC.. can be
made with it in ten minutes, and such
as can be eaten with impunity by inve-
lids or dyspeptics. For sale by every
first class grocer. eodbw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
Jim FIskl Jim FIski Jim Fisk

SENSIBLE. - Procure Jim Fisk "
cigar. They are lot doctored limitations
with which the market is flooded, but a
pure, genuine and reliable brand Of
cigars. The trade supplied.
FRANK & DEssAUER,
6S 206 Main ST., Sole Proprietors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

We would respectfully inform our Gus
toners and the public in general, that
all orders for fresh meats left with us on
Saturdays, will be delivered Sunday
mornings. b. SEEssEL, sR. & Sous,
Ga Y jefferson street, cor. Third.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

Merchants receiving orders for a
choice article, in whole, half or quarter
barrels, should not forget to call at d..
Seessel, ST., & Sons, No. Y Jefferson
street, corner of Third. Ga
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

This delicious fruit will be found for
sale daily at Spieer & Ryan's, raised by
our friend J. E. Spieer, manager Of
F" waverly Hall " fruit farm, Kerr sve-
nue.. cit
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

WALLS and ceilings kalsomined snow
white or beautifully tinted, at from S. to
$40 per room, by Hook & LaGrill, 326
Second street. 65
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION,
KAHN & FREIBERG.
Cheapest embrOideries in the city.
Reonentng.

The favorite news stand, los Beal
street. is again in fnll blast. All the
popular literature of the day, including
Bow Bells, constantly on hand. 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

News Billy Lieben has taken pos
session Of the old news stand No. 1868
Main, near Jefferson, aud has Fitted 1t
up regardless Of cost He has all the
May magazines. Scribner, Frank Leslie
Popular Science Monthly, etc, and the
latest papers from al parts Of the world
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

NICHOLSON paving scrip for sale at the
lowest market rates by the Mechanics
and Traders Bank. &C
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

The Pope is unable to find properly
constituted female sovereign belonging
TO the church to whom be might present
the golden rose. Empress Eugenie ano
Isabella, Of Spain, we're the latest reeip'
tents of the rose, and 70 neither OF them
did the present bring good fortune.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

We have tried Billy Floyd's mead and
pronounce it the best ever sold in Mem
phis. Go try glass and judge for your
selves. 236 Main street. 6S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
KAHN q FREIRERG.

Corner Main and Poplar. Shoe de-
partment; 600 pairs Miles side
laced shoes &c a pair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

JUsT REcElvED-Waynes premium
self-ventilating refrigerator and ice
boxes and beer coolers.
70 II. WETTER Il Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

George Kendalls Hole in the Wall, !"
Monroe street, opposite Peabody Hotel,
is the place to get good liquors artist.
cally intermixed. l42f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
Removal.

St. Bernard Coal Association removed
to No. l3 Madison street, next door to
LEDGER Office. SOL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
Ice-Crenm and strawberrIea.

Ladies and gentlemen, we invite your
attention to Specht & Walters elegant
establishment, 81 Madison street, where
the choicest ice-cream and strawberries
are served daily. SGT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

WV. FLOYD has opened at 2S6 Main
with choice con fections, soda and mead
Give him a call. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

Co1D soda and mead at Floyd's, 2s6
Main street. 63
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
Filtered Rain or River Water Preferable.

Filtered Rain or River Water Preferable.
mHE ADYANTAG ES DERIVED IN USING
! filtered rain or river" water over
"hard well water" ere being more widely
known ana appreciated. The Faculty =
give it as their opinion that the lime and
other mineral substances with viii ii river
water il mpregnated, Is one Of the chief eZ-
citing causes Of many diseases arising fiom
the varied changes Incidents the climate of
this country" IL has also been asserted by
boards Of Ilealth.' in variou cities, that
during the cholera season at least tYo-thirds
less sickness vas found in families using
filtered instead of river water.
For sale only BY ii. WETTER & CO.,
1870 ID and Is Monroe. and 3l711 Main 1T.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

]. W. X. BROWNE, No. l6 Jefferson
street, puts in water pipes, gas pipes
and steam pipes at the lowest prices and
in the best style. so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

News srASD.-At Mrs. Mansford's
news depot, corner ofsecond and Mon
roe the latest daily papers, monthly
magazines for April, periodicals and
news goods can be found. 95T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
On Possibilities and ImpossibiIiiies

How is it possible for Coleman to sell
Havana cigars for 5 cen.s2 Such is the
remark hear constantly as customers
come in and 60 out of my store, putting
my celebrated Havanas. Now, gentle
men, permit me to say that this is a
world o. possibilities, probabilities, dead
certainties and impossibilities. Some
things are possible, many probable, a
few fatal, and now and then one impos.
sible. For my part, it ties my thinking
faculties all up in a hard knot to make
out what is possible and what isn't
Yet, one thing am assured of and that
is am selling my Havana cigars at my
store, 200 Main street, at q less figure
than they can be bought for by the boz
in New Orleans, New York or any place
else. Try me, and you will be,sure to
find it even so, my lord.
Sol COLEMAN,
e3 Havana Cigar Dealer, 200 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
Rest I'm the world.

For dressing and preserving harness
Sold By f70l w. S. BRuCE 4 Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
KAHN FREIBERG,

I69, III, IzS Main street, corner of
Poplar. IO-4 elegant eOunterPAnes,
slightly damaged, 90 cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

NLTANTED-A PURCHASE R FOR a NOTE
w of $50 on the Wilson Sewing. Machine
Co. For sale for $40. Address Z. j. y,
this office, OIL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

Fresh country butter at forty cents
per poupd R. c. MILLER & Co,
sst 1873 Main street..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
WANTED.

XKTANTED-AGENT AND CANVAssERs
w in the city Of Memphis. for tho best
selling article in tho world. From five to ten
dollars made per day. Business light and re-
spectacle, suitable to lady or gentleman.
For particulars call on
e3-6S 0. f. PRESCOTT & CO.. 279 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

A: L. KIMBRo, M. D., physician and
surgeon; Office, corner Second and Beal
streets, over Hoerner's drug store.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

FLORAL display at Craig's, 379 Main st,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

XXTANTED TO FUkNlSh BOARD FOR
w any number of horses at lowest rates.
Apply at MAMMOTH STABLES,
Nf 81 Monroe street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
KAHN & FREIBERG.

rive hundred Panama hats Mt 81
each.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

UTANTED-AN EXPERIENCED WHITE
w nurse. Good Recommendation required.
Inquire at 307 Main street. 6l-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

nor RENT BASEMENT "a MADISON
Il street. Apply to Oliver, Finnie q Co.
1914
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
FOR RENT.

nor REMIT HAVE TWO NEW HOUSES
n on Orleans street and Jefferson extended.
New and in complete order. Rent moderate.
elf A. j. WHITE. 299 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13
HEROES

GRAND OPENING
-oP THE
New Summer Goods {!
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

nor RENT-SMALL BRICK RESIDENCE
n between shelby and Tennessee streets, on
Huling street, Il. NJ. HEAhN,
01l1 rs Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-13

So Havana Cigar Dealer, 200 Main st.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11

THE AMENDED BANKRUPT LAW
The following are the principal fea-
lures in the amended bankrupt law ::
That forty days of default in the pay
ment of commercial paper arc reQu;r-
ed instead of fourteen under the ex.
listing law that one-fourth of the en-
tire number Of the creditors, and one
third Of the amount Of debt, must
join in the petition for involuntary
bankruptcy that the new law shall
apply to the pending cases in bank
ruptcy instituted since December l,
when the debts secured BY the suit
shall have been paid, or when a ma
jority Of the creditors ask for dis
continuance that a voluntary bank
rupt shall be discharged upon the
payment of 30 per cent. of his iudebt-
edness; that an involuntary bank
rupt shall be discharged when he
shall have been proved innocent Of
any fraud, and that the fees and ex-
penses of bankruptcy proceedings
shall be reduced temporarily until the
Supreme Court shall establish new
system, looking to permanent reduc-
ton and simplifcation.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11
The Widows Protest,
BY MARK TWAIN.

One of the saddest things tia. ever
came under my notice (sa;d the bank
cr's clerk vas there in Coming dv-
ring the way. Dan Murphy enlisted
as a private, and fought very brave
IS: The boys all liked him: and
when a wound. by-and-hy, weakened
him down, still carrying mu>ket
was too heavy work for him, they
dubbed together and fixed him ,sp as
a sutler. lie made money then, and
sent it always to his wife to bank for
him. She was a washer and ironer,
and knew enough BY hard experience
to keep money when she got it. She
didn't waste Il penny. On the con-
trary, she began to get misery as Ter
bank account grew. She gricved to
part with Il cent, poor creature. for
twice in her harl.wolkinr life she
had known what it was to be hungry,
cold. fIiend!ess, sick, and without
dollar in the world. and she hail a
haunting dread Of suffering SO again.
Well, at last Dan died, and the boys,
in testimony of their esteem and res
pect for him. tclegraphed to MIS-. Muir
ply to know if she would like to have
him embalmcd and sent home when
you know the usual custom was TO
dump poor devil like him into {,
shallow hole and then inform his
friends what had become of him. Mrs.
Murphy jumped to the conclusion
that it would only cost two or three
dollars to embalm her dead husband.
and SO she telcsraphcd YES" 1t
was at the "wakt' that the bill for
embalmins arrived and was presented
to the widow.
SHE uttered a wild, sad wall that
pierced every heart and said: ">ivin-
ty-f0iye dollars for .stootin' Dan, bis
ter their sowls! Did thin divi|s sup
pose | was goin' to start museum,
that Ill be daliu' in such expensive
curiassitiesw
The bankers clerk said there was
not a dry eye in the house.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11

A correspondent Of the Bossier Ban
ner, approving of the good intentions
Of those tho are seeking to reform
our State government and apprecia-
ting the necessity for speedy REFORM
alton, express the opinion, however,
that the better plan is for "thc mo-
derate men who have not been violent
in their opposition to the Republican
party" to "silently cooperate with
that party in the present juncturc.
In tho present .uncturc above all
others, this plan strikes us as a very
imperfect one, to use no stranger eX-
preston.
In the first place, the men who
have NOT violently opposed the prin.
ciples. policy, or tic outraseously bad
rule Of the Republican party, are not
the men for an emergency requiring.
as the existing emergency does. firm
ness. independence and fearless all
yocacy Of the peoples rights. Prac-
ticall;-, we are living in a state Of re-
volutiop, when moderate men are ma
turally incapacitated to lead. The
times and the disease demand strong,
heroic treatment. The people have
been assailed with violence-insuitpi
and outraged; the patient has been
gradully sinking under the treatment
prescribed by moderate men who
have not violently thrust the. quacks
and cormorants from his bedside. In
the treatment Of physical. as well as
moral ailments, it is a well.establish-
ed rule that violence must he coun-
teracted by violence.
And what has been the result Of the
efforts made hitherto to conciliate the
Republican party9 If we should adj
wise this correspondent to thrust his
hand into the fire, with the assurance
that he would be benefited by the
experiment, he would regard the
counsel as the emanation of an addle
brain. Have we not, ever since 1863,
by cooperation in corrupt assemblies.
by appeals on the hastings, BY Fusion,
and by almost every moderate means.
endeavored to bring the affairs of
State, by the aid Of Republicans, to
a condition Of decency and liberation /!
The venture has pvoven-what? Simp-
", that the people have conceded,
without reason, and lost, without
anything but good intentions to con.
sole them. This, is all. And this cor
respondent now recommends the plan
of the fancy clerk who could not
break his calf to work without pla-
cling his own neck under the yoke as a
moderate co-operator, but finding
that the calf ran away with him aud
the yoke, was forced to cry to the by
ISLANDERS, "Here We come, d-n our
fool souls Head us SOMEBODY "-Oua.
chita Telegraph.
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.PYoet'5 Gprpgr.
My Loved OnesI
EY VANE WII.DAlR. !

They came to me when all was still,
And the busy scenes OF life
Was shroHleu with Il darkncssJ
That bushes noise aud strife.
They seemed to whisper, words 5of cheer
And out OF the mist they came
/ felt their presence about me.
And heard them call my name.
Last night, it was my mother:
Her robes were pure and white,
And her connteIance was radieht
AS it beamed with mystic light,
Whose very spell betoked
A soul so fraught with love.
That she cOnld not rest in Heave IN.
Till her guardianship she prov led.
Sometimes my little sister
Comes back from the sunny band
Her eyes are full of love light.
AS She tells Of the little land.
Who have torded the beautiful river
She calls it the river OF life
Where out and beyond the darf, hess;
Ofmental and moral strife,
The waves of doubts. and sorrow
That have flooded orr vision Here
Will leave no trace on our longing souls,
OF our struggles, temptations, and tear'
They tell me Oft Of the summer land
And will help me find the way,
Where the beautiful morrow will come at
last.
Aid Ia lost IN an cIal laaS lay
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11

A few days ago a hungry party sat
down at the Widespread supper of a
sound steamer, upon which one of the
dishes contained a front Of moderate
size. A serious-looking indiviLua!
drew this dish toward, saying, apollo
getically, "This is fast day with me-"
His next neishbor, an Irish gentle
man, Immediately inserted his fork
into the fish and transferred it to his
own plate, ren,arking, "Sir, do you
suppose nobody has a sowl to he
saved but yourself:"
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

NEW ORLEANS. Red River Landing
Cheneyville Guarantee, Alexandria
Cotile and Cloutierville, Daily, at
! 4. n.
SHREVEPORT. Keachie, Mansfield, Mar.
thayille. and Pleasant Hill-Daily at
10A. NJ.
NACOGDOCHES, Melrose. Chirino. San
Augustine, Milan. Pendleton, Sabine
town. Many and TT. Jesup-on Tues
day Thursday and Saturday, at
5P. NJ.
HOMER. Minden, Buckhorn, RingSold,
Coushatta and Campte-on Tues
day and Friday, at 5 P. NJ.
WINFIELD, Atlanta, Sutton and St.
Maurice-On Tuesday and Friday.
at 8 4. NJ.
MAILS CLOSE
1t 6 A. NJ. for New Orleans. Alexandria
and Cloutieryille.
ADA. NJ. for Shreveport. keachi, Mans
field and Pleasant Hill.
At6P. NJ. for Nacogdoches, Texas, Mel
rose and San Augustin.
ASP. NJ. for Homer, La. Buckhorn,
Coushatta and Campte.
At 10 Am. for Winfield, &c.
Office Hours-from 10 4. N. to 2 ?. NJ.
and from 3 NJ to7PM.
J. F.DEVsRGAs, Post Master.
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paddy, my boy" said a gentleman
to an lrishmam, whom he observed
fishing away at a deep pool, THAT
must be a favorite stream for trout"
Faith and sure it must he that same,
for I have heen standing here this
three hours, and not QUE OF 'em will
come out of it,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11

die and put the end of his big cane
under the strap. 'I'm very much
'obleesed to you, and if | don't walk
it in four days it's because the rail
road-bed gives out.''-Detroit Free
Press.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11

Why are the ladies the biggest
thieves in existence: Because they
steel thoir petticoats, bone their stays,
crib their babies, and hook their
dresses.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-05-21

or this class was j. Z. Quarles, who found
it no hard task to sustain one of the best ex-
aminatioEs up to his time, ever had for con-
sularship; and was the first colored man ap-
pointed from this country to flisuchsa post
in Europe. 81 I'll
EOfthis class is b. o. Ayagoner, Jr., who
by his ability and learning found it not dim
cult to obtain and fiji similar appointment
in Europe, and to-day J. c. Napier, of this
same class, has of his own motion thrown
up high clerkshp to fill vet hig her ap-
pointment in his own native State, Tennes-
see. There are others, equally meritorious,
whose names will appear in future, notes,
who have come and gone and cleft an aching
void" But the saddest of all is the loss to
us, by DEATH. of j. II. Butler, Jr., of Bal
timore. Like the others l have named.
young Butler read law ut Howard Universe
ty, and graduated in the spring of '73. lie
soon after obtained a clerkship in the Freed
mans Bank; but being enterprising and
clever, he shortly received the appointment
of assistant collector Of the Branch Bank,
at Charleston, S. G. There he contracted
severe cold which brought on consumption
which soon terminated his young life, so full
of promise. Kind, genial. witty, "none
knew him bat to love him." and if our
young men cannot all mark the spot where
he lay, they ought DER the thought of him.
drop, each one of them, asilent4 tear.
More anon. 2 / 20
OLD Boy In SPECTS,"
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We call the attention of the people all parts of this country
the following petition and you adopt this similar and
secure as many names possible and forward the to this Office
SO that when Congress Shall have assembled Senator Sumner
his "civghts BILL he shall be by millions of
demanding the same thing All petitions should be here by the first
DAY December All papers interested this important movement
will please the petition and urge respective
localities: .....,.....
PETITION .f.+#.
Ned: " '' "
Ss; we the undersigned citizens of the United States petition
and tried friend Hon Charles Sumner We ask your
polite and deprived of the rights respect Justly due
We cannot travel the railroads. steamboats, stages
without being subjected to prescription insult
when we apply for accommodation the public
meet the greatest barrier when present children public
school and are rejected All this and compelled
because coored We pray you
thai we may ENJOY the rights which entitled as
citizens Taxpayers and members of the family
special legislation behalf that for YOU to
remove whatever legislation there is against us
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-05-21
Il Il coz N
UNIV ERSITY.

This University, occupying the site of the
institution formerly known as Oakland College,
is situated in Claiborne County, Miss, four and
one half miles northeast rom Rodney, on the
Mississippi river.
The location, far removed from the con.
Eliminating infl"Ances of city life, is high and
healthful and the surroundings are agreeable
and attractive in an eminent degree.
Its commodous bulldogs, all erected and
furnished for academic Purposes, are situated
in beautiful oak grove, gently undulating and
clothed in a perennial dress Of vendure pleasing
to the eye, and conducive to health and
quietude.
No discrimination is recognised by the in
stitution on account Of color, caste, or other
class distinctions.
The ample endowment of the University en-
ables it to offer its facilities at very low rate
Board, washing, bedroom furniture, fuel and
lights, are furnished to each student at the rate
of ten dollars per month, payable in advance !;
and, for tuition, which is free TO students from
lars is required from students coming from
other States.
A competent corps Of teachers is employed to
give thorough instruction in all the branches
usually embraced in the curriculum Of Amer-
can colleges.
For further information address W. II. Fur
MSS, Dean of the Faculty, OF
Rev. II. r. REVELS, DID,,
MID 1y President.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-05-21

The number of Russians now proceeding
on foreign tours, especially to England is very
great, and it is noted that those now travel
ling largely consist ofthc mercantile classes,
whereas formerly the greater number OF trav-
elders.belonged to the privileged ranks.
Here is fact for some of our lady house,
keepers. One of the difficulties in regard to
the purchase of liquid or strip honey in guam
tity is, that it soon candies or crystallizes.
The difficulty can be obviated by keeping it
in the dark, the change being due to photo
graphic action. The same agent that changes
the molecular arrangement Of iodine Of silver
on the excited collodion platecansas the hon
ey to assume crystallic form. It is to this
action of light that scientists attribute the
working Of bees BY night, and why they are
so careful to obscure the glass windows that
are sometimes placed in their hives. Is this
instinct or reason: