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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
Naw YORK Items.

NEw YORK, February 2l.-Unususl
preparations are making for celebrating
Washington's birthday in this city. The
centennial spirit gives fervor to these
efforts, and the Martha Washington re-
ception at the Academy Of Music will
probably surpass all previous attempts
here at reproducing costumes and cere-
mony Of Revolutionary days.
Thomas and John Loughrey, who
escaped from Jail in Brooklyn, on the
night Of the 9Th December last, while on
trial for counterfeiting, have been rear
rested.
Rumors Of a proposed consolidation
Of the Anglo-American and Direct Cable
Company are again in circulation.
A Paris dispatch about elections yes,
terday throughout France says that Sc.
rious riots took place at Careassone,
where the Bonapartists booted Gambetta.
He told the people to have patience for
three weeks, when momentous things
would ccur. There we're riots in Corsica
between the supporters of Jerome Bona
part aud Rouher. The latter was elected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
FOREIGN.

PARIS, February 2l.-0f l69 elections
l23 we're carried by the Republicans Of
various shades, II by the Bonapartists,
II by the Radicals, by the Lezitimists,
6 by the Constitutionalists and s by the
Conservatives. These returns are from
cities and large towns.
MADRID, February 2l.-The Alfonsists
continue their successful progress. Gen.
Promo Dia Rievea has occupied the Car
list forts in Navarro. The greater part
Of the Carlist artillery at Estells was
captured; a portion was thrown wei the
precipice before the Royalists arrived
1t is reported that Don Carlos has fed
into France. The Carlist resistance at
Tolosa is expected to be short, on &C
count Of Encouragement now prevalent.
Alfonso has gone to Azcoitia; he will
sleep at Azpietis tonight.
ST.. PETERSBURG, February 2 .-Grand
Duchess Marie Nicolainsua, sister Of the
Emperor, is dead.
LONDON, February 2l.-Among the
victims by the explosion Of a boiler Of
the steamship Strathclyde was Mrs.
Green, daughter Of Dion Boucicault.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

THERE is an idea abroad that the pub.
lie has no rights which ~street-csr compa.
MES are bound to respect. We see this
illustrated in Memphis every day. In
New York the monopolies are more pow.
erful and i%mpersonsl, and the outrages
are proportionately greater. The Her
aid has lately made war on these avsri-
cious and s%oulless institutions with
great effect. Public opinion has
been concentrated, and its indigna.
tion at repeated excuses and abuses has
at length taken shape. Large damages
have been recovered in the courts for in
juries done to persons, and a bill has
been introduced in the Legislature, which
is in substance: mo seat, no fare" OF
course the companies sent on their paid
lobbyists to defeat it, but they were so
easily pointed out and so scalhingly de,
nounced by a bold press that they hung
their heads for shame. The friends oil
decent transit are in earnest, are fully
combined aud the bill will pass in some
shape. The people have discovered that
they have some rights and that charters
are granted only upon certain implied
and expressed conditions, and tina. thes,
can be enforced by law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
Attachment Notice.

Before ]. N. Coleman, Justice of the Peace
for shelby county, Tenn. Nathan Adams
VS.. 0ullett, Abby 4 Co.
TN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENTHAv.
4 ing been sued out under section 1876 Of the
Code OF Tennessee, and returned by the
defendants. and affidavit having been made
that defendants are justly indebted TO pltin-
til In the sum Of S2S due By account, and
that they are non-residents Of the State OF
Tennessee; II is therefore ordered that the
said defendants make their PERSONAL appear.
1876, at 10 O'Clock am, at my Office, No. 29i
Front st., Memphis, Tenn, and defend said
attachment suit within the time prescribed by
Law, or tho same will be proceeded with ex
parte; and that's copy. Of this order be pub
In the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of February, 1876.
lR-lol-4-lb ]. NJ. COLEMAN, Up.
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Rires.

ALPESA, MIoH. February Il. = A
frame building, comprising three stores,
owned by Henry Besbes. burned this
morning. Beebes' loss on building and
stock of groceries is $4,000; insurance,
$500 NJ. 0'Brien, boots and shoes
less $4,000; insurance, $1,000.
BIDDEFoRD, Me-, February 2l.-It is
reported that Hollands wooden mill at
Limerick burned on Sunday morning.
Loss nearly 500, 900; insurance $40, 900.
New YoRx, February 2l,-The large
tiuware factory OF the Lsllauce and
Grosjean Manufacturing Company at
Woodhaven, L. l., burned this morning.
The warehouse filed with stock was
saved. The loss on the buildings, ma
chinery, ETC., is estimated at $500, 900;
partially insured. About $50 employees
have been thrown out Of work by the FIRE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

SPEAKING Of General Pillow and his
financial troubles on account Of his acts
az an officer in the late war. the Mash
vile American says: In the Mexican
wal General Pillow was q conspicuous
leader. In the late war he was under
the ban Of executive displeasure and oc-
cupied all the while q comparatively
subordinate position, but no man showed
more bravery on the battlefield, no mar
worked with more uutiring energy, nor
NOR effectively, to maintain u armies
in the field than General Pillow. He
deserves we'll Of the South and Of every
one Of her citizens.'
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mo. 2lTs.l
NONRESIDENT Notice.


In the Chancery Court OF Shelby county
Iennessee-H Clay King We. Washburne
Trenary ct al.
TT, APPEARING FROM THE BILL IN
i this cause, which is sworn 10, that the de.
fendants, Washburne Trenary and b.
B. Forster. are non-residents Of tho
ctste q Ienpesseei It is therefore
herein, at the courthouse In the city OF
Memphis. Tenn, on or before the frst Mon.
day In March, 1876. and plead, answer OF
demur 70 compliments bill, or the same
will b, taken for confessed as 10 them and
set fer hearing OK parte; and that a COPY ol
this order be published ence a weak for four
successive weeks in the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of January, 1875.
A copy-at est;
EDMUND A. COLE, @. andM.
By b. B. McHExRY, d. G. and'M'
n. CLAY KING, Sol. for complainant.
11o-185-lH-1H
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

WASHINGTON special to the Courier
Journal: THE investigation into the
charges against Secretary Belknap be-
gins to have an ugly look for that officer.
The charge or implication now is that
postmasterships have been sold, and
that the Secretary is implicated in the
business. Specific charges have been
fled by one party, OF least, Of the highest
army prominence and responsibility
and It Is also asserted that army officers
have in vain called the attention of the
Secretary of War to these abuses, and
have demanded the abolition Of sutler-
ships in the army, The Committee on
the Expenditures OF the War Depart
meut is pursuing the investigation with
energy, and is also afIording the Secre.
tary of War every opportunity to meet
and repel, if he eau, the grave accusa
tons made against his administration"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
The Black Hills.

HELENA, MONTANA, February q "A
party Of ten men who arrived at Bozi
man, Montana, on the night OF the 18th
from Fort Pease, the head of navigation
on the Yellow Stone, report the Sioux
Indians encamped in the vicinity Of the
fort 10 large numbers. One man from
the fort named Jersey was killed by the
Indians a few days since. Efforts are
being made to have three companies OIL
cavalry sent to the rescue. A Black
Hills party Of l25 men leave here in q
few DAYS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
Pr0hAhninen

WASHINGTON, February 2l.-In the
Ohio valley and Tennessee, warmer east
to south winds, cloudy and rainy weather
and falling, succeeded by rising. baron
eter. cold Dortherly winds and clearing
weather. The Ohio river viii continue
falling aud the Mississippi nearly sta
tionsry at aud below Cairo, Csutionary
signals continue at Milwaukee and Grand
Haven aud are ordered for Galveston
and Indianola.
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CAUTIONARY SUGGESTIONS.

To guard against the depredations Of thieves
and pickpectets, who generally select such
occasions as Mardi Gras 10 ply their avocs-
tons, all citizens and strangers are requested
TO deposit at their hotels, or in some place Of
safe keeping, their watches, breast-pins and
other ~valuables, also all weapons.
Our citizens should see that their dwellings
are lett in chsge Of some person who will pro-
tect the same in their absence.
Our merchants should have their sheds aud
awnings along the liae Of procession well
braced from beneath TO prevent accidents.
l4e lH P RAINY, Chief Of Police.
LAppeal and Avalanche copy one week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

CAIRO, February 2l.-In compliance
with q telegram from the creditors at
Memphis, writs in admiralty we're issued
against the steamer St. Francis Belle
and placed in the hands Of the Deputy
United States Marshal here, with orders
to detain her. The boat passed during
the night, and though the marshal gave
chase with the tug, the Belle proved too
fast. and escaped.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

ANOTHER innocent man has been per
secuted for righteousness sake. 1t is
the Rev. Winslow, who went of from
Boston in an irregular manner some
weeks ago. BE has been arrested abroad
but says he is perfectly innocent. The
grand jury of Suffolk county, Mass,
have nevertheless had the hsrdihood to
find a true bill in the Ease and a warrant
has been issued against him for forging
$35, 900, which is less than one-tenth Of
his liabilities.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
At il M r HIS
Monday Evening, Feb. 81, 1870.
THE RECoRDERsH1P

The discussion going on over the office
of City Recorder shows the interest peo-
pie take in maintsing the judiciary sys'
tenn in its purity. More able and Jealous
advocates would hardly be found if the
seat Of Chief Justice Nicholson we're in
volved. We are sure there is nothing
personal in this, but that the discussion
proceeds from a respect for the law,
coupled With intellectual scumen and
fine legal training. The present incum-
bent having been regularly appointed
and sworn in is perhaps less concerned
than the luminaries throwing legal
calcium lights upon the situation. The
Mayor and the City Attorney seem sat
is6ed and the only explanation of SO
much discussion is found in the reser.
voirs Of unemployed talent to be SUM
bled on at every step in Memphis. There
is certainly no particular objection to
tho gentleman who was chosen to fill
the position. So it is only a legal con-
troversy for the sake Of abstract deduc-
tions. We have formed an opinion
based on a few facts, though not car
ing 10 take sides in a personal sense.
Section IA Of ordinance 10. passed
some years ago, has been in effect a dead
letter on the statute books of the city,
Even under the old charter Droescher
was elected out Of the Council to Ser
geant.at-Arms and so in other cases.
Colonel Duff did not become a candi-
date or resign until this section Of the
ordinance was repealed. After he re-
signed his name was put in nomination
with others by the Mayor, and he be.
came for the first time a candidate. The
repeal was perhaps not essential, but was
done to fully satisfy all concerned on
this point. The new charter merely
provides that no member Of the Council
shall become a candidate. No mem
Der has been a candidate. There
is nothing in the charter to prevent
an ex-member from running for or
accepting an office under the city
The new charter took effect from the
date of its passage, except that the old
city government held over for the term
for which it had been established, and
virtually repealed all ordinances in con
Alct with it under the provisioss Of the
old charter. The argument that Re-
corder Duff was ineligible has been
adroitly stated by correspondents for
the morning papers, hut We are inclined
to think that it is based upon q presump-
ton that does not exist, and will fail il
tested in the courts, where the whole
question can be speedily settled if ne
cessary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

A MISS GooDELL, of GAINESVILLE, WIS,
who has been studying Law, applied re.
Gently for admission to the bar and was
denied by Chief Justice Ryan On the
ground that there is no Wisconsin Stat
ute which authorizes the admission 81
females to the bar. Most learned Jndgel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

CAIRO, February 2l. -Arrived-Eddy
vile, Nashville, 9p.m; St. Francis Belle
Memphis, 2 am; Grand Tower, Mem
phis, 3; Julia, St. Louis, IL. Departed
Golden Rule, New Orleans, 3 pm; St
Francis Belle, Cincinnati, 2 am. Rain
ing last night and this forenoon. Weather
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
UWUcf NO GIFtumBLamCe8 Will
q Forfeit be Taken that
Day or Night.

Pourth-A special detail will be made fol
the different ball-rooms. sufficient In num.
bers TO insure order and decorum. PARTIES
attending balls will be subjected TO examina-
ton and will be deprived OF ell weapons.
Those refusing to be searched will not be adj
mitted to the balls. The officers and men will
excuse will be taken for any derelictiou Of
duty. aud all good citizens are requested 10
aid and cooperate with US in our e~ndeaVorl
10 preserve order on this occasion.
p. r. ATTY, Chief Of Police.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21


GRAIN RAIUGRB REFUSE IN sinh
nit TO- the wastetnl and imperfect work Of
other Threshers. when posted on the vast str1e.
rtoTttv Of this one, for saving grain, SAVING
time. and doing fast, thorough and ecOnomi
cal work.
THRESHERMEN FIND IT highly advan.
tageQus TO run a machine that has no BEAT.
ore, "Pickers," or Apron" that handler
Damp Grain, Long Straw, Headings, Flax,
Timothy, Millett and all such difficult Rrain
and seeds, with ENTIRE EASE Avn
EEfECTIVEN EBS. Cleans 70 perfection.
ssves the farmer his thresh bill By extra e.
ing Of grain, makes no "LitterinRs 1" re-
quires LESS THAN 0NE-HALF the usual
Belts, Boxes. Journals, and Gears; easier
managed less repsirs; ore that grain raisers
prefer 10 employ and walt for, even az
advanced prices, while other machines
are " out of jobs"
Four siSes made with 8, 8, 10 and
~ horse Mounted " Powers, also
y speciality OF HepaFatOrs "aIOne,"
expressly for STEAM POWER. and
70 match other Horse Powers.
II interested 10 grain raising, or threshinR,
write for illustrated Circulars (sent free) with
full particular Of. sizes, styles, prices. terms,
etc. NICHOLS, SHEPARD eco,
4l0SAW Battle Creek. Micht0an.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

NEARLY all the candidates for the
Legislature in the thinly settled districts
expect to get 10 by loudly denouncing
the dog law, evidently believing that
there are more dog owners than sheep
raisera.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

The country papers begin to bristle
with the announcements Of candidates
for county Offices; Subject to the action
of a Democratic Convention. Election,
first Thursday in August"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

The choice for a place to hold the
National Democratic Convention seems
to be narrowed down to St. Louis, Gin
cinnati and Louisville, with chances in
favor Of the latter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
Prorresa ID lh. R.heeek rrial.

ST. Louis, February 2l.-Emory A.
Sborrs. of Gsasral Bsbcoek's counsel.
resumed his address to the jury this
morning on the opening Of the United
States Circuit Court
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
heath q IN Ex-Congressmnp.

0swEGo, February AID. B. Brew.
ster, WHO represented the 0svego Oud
Oneida District 10 Congress from 1889 to
lS+s, died yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

TIE St. Louis Republican states that
Belle Boyd, of Confederate fame, is a
quiet and matronly resident Of that city,
has a middle-aged husband and several
children. She shuns sll notoriety, and
will not aver allow her friends to expose
the bogus Belle BoydS that travel about
the country beating hotels and appealing
TO the Masons for aid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
GovernmentA ppointment

WASHINGTON, February 2l.-Mr. H. G..
Jewell has been appointed chief Of the
bureau Of engraving and printing Of the
Treasury Department, to succeed Geo.
B. McCarter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
Fractions Of Drawn Bonds In March
9th Premium Allotment, IS each.
HOW TO

Remit hy Express, Postal Order, Bank
order through any bank or banking house,
payable to the order Of the Secretary Of the
Industrial Exhibition Company, IL East l7th
Street, New York. Specially chartered BY the
State Of New York, for the purpose Of build
ing in New York
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
OFFICIAL.
POLICE ORDER
Special Order for Mardi-G ras.
POLICE HEADQUARTERS,
Mpupufa- TRuN. Rahrnarv IN 1a7f

MEMPHIs. TESS., February 10, 1870. !
TUESDAY, THE 29rH INSTANT, BEING
i Mardi- Gras. the following orders are
made at this time so that ample opportunity
is afforded those who intend participating in
the festivities TO nete what will be the conse
quences to those who misbehave on that oc.
casion:
First-The entire police force Of the city,
together with a detail Of specials, will DO on
duty during the day and night. They are
hereby commanded to protect all Masque
raiders, to whom will be granted the greatest
latitude so. long as they conduct the mselVes
with propriety.
Second-No vihiclos Of any description
Whatever, or mounted men, will DO allowed
on Main street. from Concord 70 Linden, be-
tween the hours Of ! pm. and 10 pm. This
does not include those who may participate IN
the procession either en- horseback or in vehi-
clee. n de bars those who with Onty
a mask may attempt 20 traverse
Main street I'm vehicles 10 the danger
Of pedestrians.
Third-Al persons drunk on the streets, act
ing in a disordefly manner, or caught carry.
ing concealed Weapons, will be promptly ar.
rested and confined in the station-house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

The pet dog Of a young lady OF Len
nox, Mass, who recently died, was
missed from its house for two or three
days, and was found lying on the stone
step Of a vault in which her remains
we're deposited.
A correspondent being in the private
Office ola Washington ~pswnbroker. saw a
fahionsble lady come in and pawn q dia-
mond cross worth $1,000 for $3.50. BE
dOsn't state what he was doing there.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
a PALACR or

II is Differed and controlled b. the ablest
and most distinguished business men Of New
York.
GEN. JOHN G. ROBINSON,
EK-Lieut. Governor New York;, Prest,
HON. w, Il. GRANT, Vice Prest,
Y. B. BOND, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

II II draws less than IS, Company will take
u back a. - 10 the purchase Of a whole bond
Qf the industrial Exhibition Company Of New
York. nS6dhH
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LEGAL.
Sheriff 3 Sale of Real Estate.

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate.
DUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
l. that BY virtue of q venditioni expOnas to
me directed from the Honorable Circuit Court
Of Shelby county, Tenn, in the case Of An.
drew Mcdowell d Co. vs.. ]. NJ. Williams 4
Co. W. II. Toler and 7. L. Giles, stayers-
judgment rendered on the 18th day Of May.
1874, for the sum Of two hundred dollars, with
interest and costs Of suit. 10 satisfy said judg-
meht, etc.. / will, on
Tuesday, 21St Day Of March, 1875,
IN legal. hours. in front Of the Courthouse,
Memphis, Tenn proceed to sell, 10 the high
est bidder, for cash, the following described
property. to-wit: Four-seyenths interest Of
Thos. L. Gilesin q tract of land. situated and
Tennessee. in the Fourth Civil District.
bounded rs follows; Beginning at a stake
from which south l0' east Is Iinksto a hickory
marked q d. the same being George Doherty's
northwest corner Of his 250O.a grant, No,
y, which Is the southwest corner Of J. B
hickefson,s tract; thence north with said
Doherty,s line 20 60 chains to a stake; thence
north s chains to a mulberry and other point
ersi thence east chains; thence north 5
chains TO a stake; thence east IL rs chains 10
q stake; thence south $40 chains; thence west
$50 chains; thence south Is 50 chains; thence
cast 2 chains; thence south 9 chains; thence
north 60' west S6 rs chains to the beginning
containing 80 acres more or less. The above
described land is the same on which the de-
fendant Thos. L. Giles now resides. Levied
On 90 the property Of Thos. l.. Giles. slayer.
See Book 6, page z7S. Of Register office
Levied on as the property Of defendant,
Ihos. b, TILES, slayer. to satisfy said judg-
mont, interest and costs.
Memphis. 18th day Of February, 1876.
@. i. ANDERSON,
Sheriff Of Shelby county. Tenn.
JARMe4N 4 FRAYsER. Att'ys for plaintiff.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21

within loyal hours, tho following described
real. estate. to-Wit; Situate In Memphis,
Shelby county. Tenn, and being. lot No. 4, ia
the division between Hoffman 4 Barton In
the Circuit Court Of Shelby county. July 4,
1858. fronting COX feet on Auction street. be-
tween Bis Greek and Hill street, running back
south l9 feet between parallel lines 10 an
alley, Minimum value $40.
Terms Of Bal0-Cash.
THIS February l8, 1876
s.P. wALuR. Sol. for complainant.
lR-15tt-lo
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TRUsTREs or MANAeET

L W Winchester. Treas. National
Express Company .-.....-....... NY CITY
Geo A Mcdonald, 3E3lst strest~.rr N 7 City
NoTE-s6 will purchase a FraotiOn pAstiei-
pRting in
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DENTIST,
PRESCRIPTION ERRR

EoR THE SPEEDY QURE OF SEMINAL
brought on By indiscrofions or eTssss 0t4ss
dLlggist has tbe Ingredients. Addrers.D1yy
VtpeQN &VY., Box 296,. New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-02-21
Probate Court Sale Of Tow
Lot.

No. al R. DIN the Probate Court Of Shelby
county. Tenn.-Mary Hackett, guardian,
W. Maggie Hackett.
QY VIRTUE OF A DECREE FOR SALE
~ entered n this cause, / will sell at public
C~ourt-house door, on Main street, Memphis,
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PUBLICATION.
PUBLICATION.
A. BURDETTE SMITHS
MONTHLY
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FINE ARTS and POLITE Literature.
Single Copies Is Cents. !,


Subscription Price. Three Dollars a vaar
postpaid. including & premium Of Two Dol.
lars worth Of patterns free to each eub.
seriber.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-06-14

An exchange tells of man who placed 600
potato bugs in a bottle and sprinkled lime ov-
err them. Within one hour not one was left
alive On the following day he sprinkled lime
over his potato patch, and on the next morn
ing found tens of thousands of the bugs lying
dead. This experiment is worth trying.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-06-14

1t was In New Jersey Sunday school. The
Superintendent approached youth of color
who was present for the first time, and in
qnred his name for the purpose of placing IL
on the roll. The good man tried in vain to
preserve his dignity when the answer was
returned" Well, massa calls me cap'n, but
my maiden name is Moses"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-06-14

An experienced woman who was about to
move, had much difficulty in finding place
to suit her. She was well pleased with a
house up town. but the back yard didn't give
satisfaction. The fence didn't contain sin
gle knot hole, and she said she wasn't going
to break her neck by climbing on top Of an
old barrel to see what was going on in the
rext yard.