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The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-10-01

The SITUATION IN Nalmaseda
Is evidently unhappy. Failing to crush
/ Maxine Gomez he has turned upon the
mayor of Havana and humbled that
| functionary To the dust. 1t is evident
he aims at establishing purely personal
government, and will have no exhibi-
tiOns of independence on the part of sub
ordinates. Even Zulueta, the leader of
the slave power, is dissatisfied, and natur-
ally reSents a blow struck at his office
while he remains the incumbent. From
the seat of war we learn the signifi-
cant news that the headquarters of the
Spanish troops are to be placed on the
lines of railway. This new order will COM
pei the abandonment of many Strategic
points through the interior, which the
Spaniards have preserved with their
native tenacity. Everything, however,
points to the final disruption of Spanish
power in the island. Day by day the
torch of the insurSants increases the
area of devastation, and by the end of
the year there will be few sugar pls nta-
tlons to fight for, so that Spain Is losing
| blood and treasure in the vain effort to
restore her broken rule.-N Y. Herald.
HAPPY EVERY DAY.-Sidney Smith
cut the following from newspaper and
preserved it for himself: "When YOU
rise in the morning form the resolution
to make the day happy one to fellow
creature. 1t Is easily done, left-of'
garment to the man that needs it; kind
word to the sOrrOwful; an encouraging
expression to the striving trifes in
themselves as light as air-will do at
least for the twenty-four hours. And
if you are young, depend upon it, it
will tell when you are old, and if
you are old rest assured it viii send
you gently and happily down the
stream of time to eternity BY the
most simple arithmetical sum look at
the result. If you send one person away
happily through the day, that is three
hundred and sixty-ive in the course of
the year. And suppose you live forty
years only after you commence that
course of medicine, you have made four
teen thousand six hundred persons hap
py-at all events for a time
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-10-01

THIS isn't a good season for catches"
at the watering-places, and many nice
girls are willing to take up with fIeckled
faced, improve shed men,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21
RAILROAD TIVE TARLEh.
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE RAILROAD,
Arrives. Leaves.

MEMPHIS AND LoUHsVILLE RAILROAD,
Arrives. Leaves.
-. ----A------
An. P.N. AN. Pm.
Express, except Sunday. 2.15 $50
Mail Train.-.:.".:........- =. 4.40 lbs
Brownsville Aeon except
bsno, =; n::1 =; Il e; 4O
Madison.
MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE R.R.
- r~-
Y. v. Mail daily .......... 3.05 100
Express (daily OK. .SundaylS,4 l.lO
freight ldaiIy OK. Sunday 5.65 $50
.lepet at foot of Main street.
Ticket 0fice, 2S7 Main street, corner Of
NJ. DURKE. Gen'I Sup't.
MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK RAILROAD
Arrives. Leaves.
u.ur ,.ru A.H; Pm. s.N, ~, Pm.
freight and Accoinmoda-
tion acknowledgements. TAO 500
Sleeping cars on mail train. Depot Center
Landing, foot Of Washington street. Ticket
offices. 2S (eor. Madisonl and 278 Main street.
T. S. TATE, A Asst. Sup't.
Passengers get GOOD SUPPER or Break
CAST at Brinkley's 70 miles from Memphis.
PADUCAH AND MEMPHIS RAILROAD.
Nail and Freight Train leayes.......... 500 p. m
arrives...,...10:00 a. N
The mail and freight train leaves Coviagton
for Memphis at am. and returns to Coving-
ton at 7t05 pm. Trains leaving Memphis will
start from the Underwriters' Warehouse.
]. VI. WILBUR. Gen'l Sup't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21
MAY TO BESSIE.

For the Public Ledger.l
OFT in the calm lene hours of night,
My thoughts stray of, dear girl, to thes;
The happy hours we spent at school,
Still. they are fresh in memory.
Oh, yes, dear friend, thy soft mild eyes
That beamed with tenderness on me,
] SEQ them mid the shades Of night,
They draw my musing thoughts to thee.
Our hearts are young, our life is bright.
We have no need for sorrows tears,
But well grow old, our hearts grow sad,
Through LIES long weary waste Of years
But Bessie. will you love me then
As fondly as you love to-day?
Or will the gem prize so much,
Be lightly from you cast away?
That rich pure gem. woman's love,
How deep and holy is the shrine
The casket that conceals the flame
From other eyes. but notfrom minel
How like an angels gentle touch,
That soft and fairy hand Of thine;
I'm waited back to days long past.
When It was fondly clasped in minel
But / am growing sad, dear girl. ~.
All /, who boast heart SO gay;
klasl the brilliant joys we claim,
Are Aeeting as the falling spray
Yes, Bessie. like the falling spray.
These joys in far OF distant years,
VIII fade away. and our young life.
So bright, will end in bitter tearsl
April 16, 1875. NJ. Err.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21
COL. RICHARD THOMAS zARvONA

The death of this distinguished and
gallant Confederate officer is thus an.
nounced in the Port Tobacco Independ-
ent; 'i|.
DEATH or A CONSPICUOUS CHARACTER OF
THE LATE WAR.
Colouel Richard Thomas, generally
called Madam Zarvona, died suddenly
last Wednesday night at the residence Of
his brother, James Thomas, in st. Mary 8
county, Maryland Coloael Thomas be-
came very conspicuous in the early part
of the late civil war by the capture Of the
steamer st Nicholas. He took passage
in the steamer at Baltimore, disguised as
q I" French lady" and at night, assisted
by few Of bis men on bosrd, be ar.
rested the captain aud officers OF the
steamer aad run her to Frederieksburg,
Virginia After the war he resided some
years in Paris, but returned to this coun-
try about two Years ago. Hs was un-
married tfmsjff rts A1
Colonel Iarvona was mOst interest
ing and extraordinary man. He pos
sessed very fine intellect, greatly i'm.
proved by cultivation; was we'll educated; ;
had acquired a large fund OF valuable
and useful information on almost all
subjects; was good conversationalist
and most pleasant and agreeable gen
tleman. As an officer, be was as brave
as the bravest, cool, sagaciOus and intre-
pid, bold, resolute, aud daring almost to
rashness. ',asi.
He came to Richmond very shortly
after the secession of VirgniAa, accom-
panied by Captain G. W. Alexander, a
kindred spirit, and rendered their ser
vices to me, with an expression Of their
willingness to act in any position to
which l might assign them. Their ten
der was accepted; and they rendered i'm
pertant, valuable, faithful and gallant
service to the State and the Confederate
cause. Harvona is dead; Alexander still
lives.
If any man has ever lived Of whom il
might be said, He gas insensible to
tear" Zarvona was undoubtedly that
man. he universally sought the most
hazardous undertakings and fearlessly
exposed himself to the NEST formidable
dangers. And yet modesty, candor apd
sincerity were marked characteristics O
his, nature. Gentleness, kindness ten
derness, were predominant traits in hil
character. He was sincere and devo
ted friend, true and tried citizen, anS
a patriotic and gallant soldier. He wa
somewhat eccentric but his eccentrici
ties did not render him disagreeable; OF
the contrary, tended rather to inspir,
regard for and excite interest in him.
CAPTURE OF THE ST, NICHOLAS.
A few days after he reached Rich
mond he stated to me that he had
plan for the capture Of the "Pawnee,n
formidable vessel, then lying in the Pc
tomac river. opposite Acquia creek
and which was annoying our troop
there stationed. l suggested to hin
that l would like to have Commodor,
Maury present when bis plan was IN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21
FemaIe society.

1t is better for you to pass your Ieis-
ure evenings in lady's drawing-room,
even though the conversation is slow,
and yos know the girls song by heart,
than in club, tavern, or a pit of a
theater. All amusements OF youth to
which virtuous women are not admitted,
rely on it, are deleterious in their nature.
All men who avoid female society have
dull perceptions, and are stupid, or have
gross tastes, and revolt against what is
pure. Your club swaggerers, who are
sucking the butts of billiard cues all
night, call female society insipid. Poe
try is uninspiring to jockey; beauty
has no charms for a blind man; music
does not please poor beast who
does not know one tune from another;
but as a pure epicure is hardly tired Of
water-sauces, and brown bread aud but
ter, protest can sit for whole night
talking with we'll regulated kindly
woman about her girl Fanny or her boy
Frank, and like the evening entertain
ment. One of the great benefits man
derives from Woman's society is that
he is bound to be respectful to her. The
habit is of great good TO your moral
man, depend upon it. Our education
me kes us the most eminently selfish men
in the world Thackeray.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21
The Mammoth cave Of Mexico.

1t is said that the cave Of Cacahuam.
ilpa is the largest cave in the world.
Several persons who have visited the
Mammoth Cave Of Kentucky and that Of
Cacahuamilpa in Mexico pronounce the
latter the larger. A volcanic mountain
with an extinct crater covers this cave.
II is not described in guide-books or
books Of travel. 1t has, in fact, never
been adequately described. Mr.. Porter
c. Bliss has twice examined and ex-
plored it, the last time in February Of
the past year. Six hundred persons
constituted the last exploring party
they were provided with Bengal lights
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21

and scientific appliances. After
reaching a level at perhaps fifty
feet depth, they proceeded three
and three-quarter miles into the
interior The roof was so high-a sue
cession Of halls-that rockets often ex-
ploded before striking it. Labyrinthine
passages leave the main hall in every
direction. Stalagmites and stalactites
are abundant. Below this cave, at a
great depth, are two other immense
caves, from each of which issues a
branch of great river, uniting here.
These two rivers enter some FIVE miles
distant at the other side Of the noun
tain, flow parallel and issue at last to-
gether. Vast quantities Of bats are the
most numerous Inhabitants Of these cav
erns.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21

A physician Of Saylorville, Iowa, who
was made the victim of first of April
hoax by receiving a summons from a &c.
titions patient and travelling consider.
able distance in haste to answer it, turn
ed the tables on the jester by sending in
to him a billfor professional services, and
compelling payment, with costs, by pro-
cess Of law. u. b. -.li9-n..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21

A number of fashionable young ladies
in Boston have organized a cookery
club, meeting twice week at the resi-
dence of each member in turn, who
treats her sister, members to breakfast,
dinner or tea prepared exclusively by
herself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21
MANHOOD.
MANHOOD RESTORED

A VICTIM OF YOUTHFUL IMPRU-
N dence, causing premature decay, ner-
yous debility, ETC., having tried iu vain every
known remedy. has found a simple self-oure.
Address J. Il. REEVES, Is Nassau street.
New York. 80 eod-lW
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21

Insures at Board rates. Private dwellings
especially desired; policies issued for three
years for two annual premiums. at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21

MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK RAILROAD
Arrives. Leaves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21

Ihat while the years, an endless host,
Come pressing swiftly on,
The brightest names that earth can boast
Just glisten-and are gone.'
March 29, 1875. JoHN LEToHER.
The Capt. G. W, Alexander referred
to above was afterward promoted to q
cOlonelcy. and is now resident of Mem
phis. C..r.-,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-21
Directors.

JAMES D. PORTER, JR.. Gov. Of Tennessee
LOUIS HANAUER. Of SohoOlHeld, Hanauer
4 Co.
+. NJ. WHITE. Of T. NJ. White Il Co.
NJ. G. PEARcE. of Pearce. Suggs Il Co.
e. URQUHART. of E. Urquhart 4 Co.
7. B. HAYNES. Of 7. B. Haynes 4 Co.
HENRY WETTER. Of II. Wetter & Co.
, 1875-10-21

MEN PRETTY WELL OFF.-Correcting
some exaggcratlens of the Univers rs to
the property Of the Orleans Princes, NJ.
Bocher, in letter published this even-
ing, shows that its value was officially
ascertained in 1872 to be about 50, O,0O0,-
900 francs, instead of 3iS. 900, 900 francs,
as alleged. Of this, thirty-five millions
were sold by the Empire, nineteen mill>
ions of which were appropriated by the
State, while the remainder was applied
to paying off the loan contracted by
King Louis Philippe for the liquidation
of his debts. Forty five millions con-
sequently remained, which the Assem-
bly, restored to the legitimate proprie-
tors. despoiled by the Empiie of eight-
cen yoars income and of nearly half the
capital.
This sum was divided among eight
branches of the Orleans family, three
Of them foreign branches. Louis Phil
ippe, at the time of his deposition,
owed nearly forty millions, which have
been entirely paid, this debt being con-
tracted in the interest of the country for
restoring and identifying st. Cloud,
Fontainebleau and Versailles. So far
from Breteuil Forest having multiplied
ten times in value in the Kings hands,
it was sold after 1S4S toward clearing
off the forty millions of debt for half
the sum of which NJ. Lafitte obtained
for il from the King.
As fJr the Due d'Aumal, the Conde
property was So encountered, the lia-
bilities almost exceeding the assets, that
the Kings counsel recommended the
Duke. then pinor, to renounce the
succession, but Louis Philippe accep-
ted it tor himshlf at his own risk, and
by his management and personal sacri-
fees cleared off the encumbrances and
handed over the property free to his son
on his majority. The Duke,l however.
devotes at least 100000 francs per an
mum to the descendants of officers of the
Code army and other military servants
servants Of France.
, 1875-10-21

on that street. She nearly yelled her
head off trying to answer him. and he
looked around, and caught sight of the
baby, and said:
'Nice child, that. Isuppose yon feel
proud of him?"
''It isn't mine," she yelled at him.
"Boy, eh? Well he looks just like
you."
"It isn't mine," she yelled again, but
he nodded his head and continued:
"Twins. eh? Where's the other one?"
She started off with the cab, but he
followed and asked:
did it die of colic?"
Despairing of making him understand
by word of mouth. she pointed OF the
baby, at herself, and then shook her
head.
"Yes-yes, I see--'tother twin in the
house. Their father is fond of them, of
course"
She turned the cab and hurried the
other way, but he followed and asked.
"Do they kick around much nights7''
Il tell you 'teirt mine, she shouted,
very red in the face.
Il think you're wrong there. he an
swersd; "children brought up on tho
bottle are apt to pine and die"
She started on run for the gate, but
before she had opened it ho came up
and asked:
"Have to spank 'em once in while,
suppose?"
She made about twenty gestures in
half minute, and he helped the cab
through the gate and said:
"Our children were all twins, and I'll
send my wife to give you some advice
You see"
But she picked up a flower pot and
flung it at him. Ae jumped back, and
as she entered the house he called out:
"Hope insanity won't break cut OF
the twins"
, 1875-10-21

Ba- The rush at the hotels.
has let up little since the de-
parture Of the legislature for
Olympia. There are still, how
ever, large numbers in town and.
it is quite difficult in obtain
lodgings. It is evident that the
main part of the 1O5 passengers
that came here on the Pacific are
here to stay.
, 1875-10-21

An OBTUsE MAN.-She was q stylish
young lady about 18 years old, and to
accommodate friend she took the baby
out for an airing. She was wheeling it
up and down the walk when an oldish
man, very deaf, came along and inquir-
ed for a.certain person supposed to live
, 1875-10-21

BODY FoUND.-Hearlng q ru-
NOR that the body of a man had
been found in the street. near
the North School house we hunt
ed the matter up and learned
that the body of a Siwash had
been found in the woods back of
the School House some days ago.
The matter had been reported
to the local authorities, but no
steps taken and it is not known
whether there was any foul play
or not. We believe the body
has not yet been removed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-12
SOLDATENFRITZE.

Translated from the German by +. G.. Surbrdge,
of Mount Vernon Military Academy
Soldatenfritze, or Solderfred--this was
the name of cheerful and active lad,
whose father was subordinate officer in
the Prussian army This name he received
in the first place because his father was a
soldier, secondly because he himself was
fond of playing the soldier, and thirdly
because his Christian name was Fritz.
This lad, Soldatenfritze was known to
everybody in Brandenburg, his native
town, and was not offended when the peo-
pie called him by that name, but, on the
contrary, felt tlattered by it, since, indeed,
he was so thoroughly the child OF sol
dier.
When he attained the age of thirteen
war was declared between France and
Germany and the Prussian regiments were
marched to the Rhine. 1t was in one Of
these regiments that Soldatentritze's father
Wa a subordinate officer. He took fare
well leave of his family, eXhorted the lad
70 be diligent in business, to behave well
during his absence, and then departed
with his baggage.
Six months elapsed ere the family heard
word from the absent father. Finally
one morning letter arrived, brimtul Of
good news, with the information that the
subordinate officer had been promoted to
the post of Orderly Sergeant. but what
Is the use?n intimated the letter. Zone can
not satate his hunger with honor alone,
and there's nothing here but honor. Had
only a few pecks of our nice potatoes.
How they would tastel Here on the Rhine
We must often abstain from food for three
days in succession, till one is black and
blue with hunger, and real, genuine po-
tato I've not seen since | left home" This
passage in the letter Fritz snapped at and
was so absorbed with it that he entirely
forgot his fathers promotion. The very
idea that his father had no potatoes and
was starving, whilst their cellar was filled
uum top 10 bottom with the finest sweet
potatoes, CALLED and grieved him, and he
Tackcd his brain to think how he might
render his father happy by providing him
with a mouthtlll of good potatoes
Mother, give me little sack | II carry
"a few measures out to fatherr'
The mother replied: Boy, you're
crazy do you think 'twould be fun to
carry potatoes on your shoulders for a
hundred miles. or more? Put that idea
out OF your head, you simpleton"
But that was easier said than done.
Ngliatentritze could by no means divest
himself of his purpose, He emily thought
how his father. in his longings for home
would sigh after a few of those nice pOta-
l'cs, Even at night the thought allowed
MN no rest he would arise in his bed
ana cry aloud in his sleep: Father, you
snail have those potatoesw \ few weeks
PASSED by in this way. But the mother
Vas greatly surprised at finding how pale
4rF son gradually became through the in
aUence OF this ruling idea And yet She
A'pcd that the foolish notion would fade
away with time. But one morning, as sh'
entered his sed-chamber 10 awake him, the
Pea was vacant and SOldatenfritze haC
.,appeared. Well, where has the rasca
-iI himself away;" muttered the mother
surely he has gone again into the pinery
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-12

tB- Referring to the assertion made by
colored friends that he is being quoted as
having advised the colored people to leave
the Republican party, Mr.. Frederick
Douglass makes this reply in letter just
published: There is no truth in the
story that | at Ilillsdale, or anywhere else,
advised colored men to abandon the lead
ers OF the Republican party and to set up
for themselves. In the speech at Hills
dale no such idea was in my mind and
heart and how anybody could honestly
think otherwise cannot imagine. Proper
ly interpreted, it is an appeal to the Ameri-
can people to substitute the simple rule Of
justice for the rule Of lnvidious charity in
their treatment Of the negro-,o give him
his rights rather than aims, TO give him,
not favor, but fair play"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-12

..Yf- The Baltimore G0zotte makes
happy application Of one of Lowell's
verses as follows: "The country is dis
gustcd, with the sight of politicians like
Gov. Allen and Gen. Cary going about
swallowing their principles. "-7Neu York
Horald Principles! Principles! In all
the vaYiceatcd lexicon Of Samuel Fenton
Cary there's no such word. The banner
lie carries bears the proud deviceof Hosea
Biglow
il amt by principles nor men
Ny prudent course is sieadied.
! scent which PAYS the best--aud then
so into II b tid-headed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-12

An Eastern journal says that Marx
Twain, to have the furniture OF his house
correspond with its other pcculiarties, has
ordered unique chamber-set, made OF
mahogany with diamond-shaped panels OF
blue and white china plentiiully, bespan-
gled, and with heavy blue satin draperies,
the whole, of only three piece, tocost 5000
Upon which the Virginia New E5entn8
Chronicle remarks: If Mark had a
proper appreciation Of effective contrasts
he would send out here for the old camps
stretcher and three-legged stool he used TO
occupy on tick when he lived in Nir-
ginla.'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-12

II The next Democratic procession
will bc headed by " Potmetal" Allen bear
Ing aioit a huge ucenback, followed by
" Young Grccnback" Pcndlc-on, rafting
q bag ot money that chinks, and Good
Templar Cary shouldering whisky key,
the body OF The procession being Demo-
cratic leaders and Legislators, bearing
schoOl-books with crosses on one side.
Thurman will sit on a fence biting his
finger until the procession is nearly
past, when he will jump down and tail in.
--Ciersldnd Herald
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-12

| question, but you answer not
Dear mel and have quite forgot
How hve score years ago,
just on this very blessed spot,
The summer leaves below,
Before his homespun ranks arrayed,
In green New Engand's elm bough shade
The great Vrginian drew the blade
King George full soon should know!
O George the Third! you found it true
Our George was more than double you,
For nature made him SO.
Not much a jeweled cap can do
If brains are scant aud SLOW
All, not like that his laurel crown,
Whose presence gilded with renown
Our brave old academic town,
AS all her children know!
To-day we meet with loud acclaim
To tell mankind that here he came,
With hearts that throb and glow;
Ours is portion of his fame,
Our trumpets needs must blow!
On yonder hill the Lion fell,
But here was Clipped the Eagles she'll
That little Ratchet did it well,
We mean the world shall know!
Prom :" Old Cambridge in august atlantic
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-12

AND now at is claimed that gentleI
man of New Orleans has invented or dis
covered process by which cotton can be
manufactured into silk The inventor
has gone to France to introduce his IN
vention to the silk manufacturers, and its
adoption, it is predicted, will largely in
crease the consumption OF cotton"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-12
=" OLD CAMBRIDGE"
BY OLIVER WENDELL HoLMH.

BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
And can it be you've foun@a place
Within this consecrated space,
Which makes so fine show,
For one of Rip Van Wrinkles races
And is it really so!
Who wants an old, reeeipted bill?
Who fishes in the Frog pond still?
Who digs last years potato-hill!
That's what he'd like to know!
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-08-12

Can you whose eyes not yet are dim
Live DER the buried past with him,
And see the roses blow
When white-haired men were Joe and jim,
Untouched by winters snow?
Or roll the years back one by one,
As Judah's monarch backed the sun,
And see the century just begun!
That's what he'd like to know!