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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-16

An English View of London Dinners
london Examiner,l
London dinners Empty, artiii-
cial nothings; and that beings can
be found, and these, too, the flower
of the land, who day after day can
act the same parts in the same dull,
dreary farce" So writes Mr.. Dis
raeli in one of his earliest and best
novels, "Viyian Grey" AS it was
in the days of Vivian Grey, so it is
now. The dinner is the fetish of
modern society, and we array our
selves in somber black clothes, and
put on white ties and do reverence
to it. The London dinner is a
time -honored institution, and it is
as much a part of our Constitution
as the gallows. To call them empty,
artificial nothings is a serious blum
der; they are substantial, heavy
and solemn. Mr.. Disraeli, however,
can plead the excuse Of extreme
youth. No one but rash boy
could write of dinners with levity
Or disrespect.
The highest kind of worship de
mands certain amount Of self
sacrifice and suffering, and there is
much pain to be endured in the
solemn rite Of a London dinner
There are ten long minutes in
which you have to bend at an angle
of forty-fve and converse about
nothing with the person you arc
about to have the honor of taking
down to dinner. The last guest
arrives, and makes a lame apology
: for being late, and then is heard the
2 welcome announcement that dinner
5 is ready. The solemn procession
$ moves slowly down the steps, anC
+ one makes the inevitable witty re
e mark about the width and narrow
7 ness Of the stairs. After SOM
e skillful maneuyer the right seats ar
: found, and one also discovers tn
d painful fact that here are just a
a many people as it is physically pos
n sible to squeeze into the room.
y The hostess is a good wife and
II Christian mother, but she does nc
n hesitate to confne her guests fc
II three hours in a room devoid
A. ventilation, and III which the air
is poisonous and totally destructive
Is the human constitution. The fal
le is plentiful and good, but it fai
s. through the inferiOrity Of the cool
Il ing or the monotony Of the dishe
IN People forget the wise words of IL
y kindly matron in "Silas Mariner
&c "Men's stomachs are made so con
'i ical they want a change-they d
IS God help 'em!" little invention
le and pleasant culinary surprises a
ne unknown in England. AS a rul
an the conversation at a London dil
Of ner is as heavy as the viands. II
h guests are ill-asSorted, and there a
ne too many to join in a general Co
Is yersation. The surest method f
'n rousing a silent, dull party Is to 7
or mark, in loud tone Of voice, that
er is strange that the Germans, WI
an have excelled in every branch
'e- art, should have done nothing
ne music. The effect is instantaneou
'er Every one thinks he knows som
ut thing of the fine arts, especial
ell music, and Immediately the clatt
W of tongues begins. You are !
ny garded for the remainder of Il
he evening as a strange, wild creatul
iys but you have the satisfaction
elr feeling that you have sacrifc
en- yourself on the altar Of friendshi
'o- and have saved your hosts dinn(
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Total, H. ,l56 Gifts. all Cash .....~..s
PRICE OF TICKETS:

AhANA VI AANAAh1hs
Whole Tickets, slS Halves, s.; Quarters, s.
cts, $500 9534 Tickets, $1,000. 100000 Tickets
at Sl2 each.
Hon. Il. II. Taylor, Mayor OF frankfort, tho
entire board of City Councilmen. Hon. Alvin
Duvall, late Chief Justice Of Kentucky, and
other distinguished citizens, together with
ers present may designate, will superintend
the drawing
Remittances can be made by Express, Draft,
Post0flice Money order or Registered Letter,
made payable TO Kentucky Casn DIS
trtbutIOn company.
All communications. orders for Tickets, and
anplications for Agencies should be ad-
dressed to HON. TH0S. 7. PORTER,
General Manager, Frankfort, Ky.
| l2O. l45dkw
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MEMPHIS g. CHARLESTON R.R
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE
IN AND AFTER SUNDAY, JUNE llTH,

ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, JUNE lTH'
~ 1876: Arr;vos
M.;l train daily. am 800 pm
Express train, daily...,..... o.OO pm u VI "'m
Somerville accom'd dation On ~
Except Sunday. y)............ 5.2O pm o'HS u'm
jackson, Tenn. accom- M !, X ~,
mediation (ex. Sunday. 4.2O pm II 10 Am
Mail train will not stop at nag stations w.
tween Grand Junction and Memphis. .u
Trains connect at Grand Junction ior al
no1ints. and at Decatur closely for Montgom-
a., and points South. Close connection lol
NJ ,hyille by both trains. Close eonneotions
AZ { hattanooga for Eastern and Southeastern
poin vs.. ud
No change of cars between Memphis ano
Rristol and Memphis and jackson. Tenn.
TbsneW and magnificent sleeping car line
viii ba ye one Of their new sleopers leavt
Memphis daily on Express train at ,. w pm
Cor Lvnchburg, Washington and BalunRoMI' M
without change. 0Aly one change 70 New
York and philadelphia. Time hoentV MN
,,tes faster than city timf.
Ticket office. 27S Main street.
WI. ROSS, Sup't;
Ton B. DuEN, Ticket Ag't. @-I
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RAmROAa uuE TABLES.

MEMPHIS AND LuURvILLE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
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N E w Y @ EN In
AND OTHER EASTERN CITIES
WITHOUT CHANGE.

This is the only line running Pullman
S.,,ihern Sleeping Cats from New Orleans.
Wohiie. jackson, Miss., Montgomery, dre-
ada. Decatur, jackson. enn., ana Nash'
"a Ne h Cineinnati without change, connect
VI AZ that point with all lines running
ing nan and Wagner Palace Sleepers 10
n 4 tIll ulll Detroit, Grand RAPIDS, BaltlmoTe'
nneSt, npieIE ton, Sandusky, Cleveland; b9nlaIu;
N,hnnv WLsn,ue Salamanca and Now YORK Wltho"'
Tbis Is the only limo running us eHrS nd aps tbs
betweep Lou gvllie ana isnS, tha Sonih
iw ;na Nv which passengers from Ine SGstu Titoa
Only me W vi y ,etern and Northern Ciues
en- t9u'y u, roreh Sleeping Cars can. AVOID a
ASana An1! banl through the city OF boulsVliie ~
tedlen;s M 'ars Of Short Line Junction WIN
ehanslln6s, ~, y n r.. three miles south Oh tn99
y; nnw 30 an elegant Dining lall Is l9eatcu G
T,eaS, Snasr he management of the ballroau Voni-
pauies. s,., erom Atlanta, Chatta-
nooita. Little Rock, Menphll, l, anu ;ro Iune'
make direct connection AZ 2no, ~ New York.
tion with through Sleel;S,itss 1;a tbis line.
Philadelphia. ami other clnes wa WIS INV
Il DURING THE CENTENNIAL
RsSo iton at Pbiadephe ickSts S,ao. wa "a ta,, ths
~ ~, VI he sold at al ucNoV oo1,cod rates
Sonth m d Southwest at greauy i'T, nVpe''
oOu'H :" ASK FOR TICKETS VIA
ron,.villA aid Cincinnati Short Line
hOu,Ss So o,T oSDe. llne o"a Equal
D TELlY. JOHN kIbkEN k,LbtIs T., s,ort
" " HGen'l Ticket Agent. Cen rus nsV"'
.1RO. nacbhOO' So; Syn,,;s,,iiis Nv.
lOl-xxiii-l03 ,,,...uu-.ursss-
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100000.
ThOs. P. Porter, ex-Gov. Ky, Gen. Manager
Positively No PostpOnement.


as we viii have a series Of Grand Drawings
and cannot establish the precedent
u ~ r.AaAa.nninr
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miscellaneous Journal

The Commercial, News. Miscellaneous ard
Local departments will be kept up TO the Ugh
ost standard of approved journalism. endeav-
oFing to please all tastes and to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-16

FisEst z once. 2 ssi Vain street. corner Of
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

C1unR; David wirick and Nancy Hnff !;
Rev Charles Henkel and Mary Ann
Warner.
The deaths that occurred within the
same time, other than those mentioned
above as having died of cholera, were rs
follows: Catharine Drummer. consort of
Henry BrnnneT:-in Rehoboth, Mary
Jane Cosiigan, daughter of Jacob and
Cecilia Costigan. who then resided in
that village;-Mary Sterner, wife of
Henry SternPr, and mother of William
Sterner, now entering upon the "sere and
yellow leaf" of old age.
John Randolph, "of Roanoke" died
in Philadelphia, Nav Path, in the
Goth year of his age. 1t took this news
just thirteen days 10 travel to Somerset.
Mr.. Randolph was on a visit TO Phila-
delphia when he was cut down. HIS
remains were conveyed TO his paternal
estate in Virginia for interment.
The ta x receipts for the year 1928,
a. shown by the Auditors Exhibit, were
Sob 80, and the Expenditures were
81, ,134 81. So the reader will see the
difference between the happy days Of the
old Eden of economy, ami the world of
exorhiIant taxation in which we now
live. But about all the money people
needed in those days was enough tu paw
their taxes and buy an occasional snort"
to make 'em feel rich. The older a
country becomes the heavier will he the
taxation; but who would he willing TO
give up the utilitarIan spirit of the pres
ent age for the old snail-like experience
of forty wears ago? Oar railroad,
steam power, and the endless chain of
labor-savinV machiney. our schonls and
Ssylums for every class of unfortunate
heIn9s. show that while we are growing
in wealth We are also growing in the Re-
MUS that renders nations great. and in
the sympathy that dra 80 us together in
a common brotherhood. SENEx
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Produce taken in

We print this week, another interest
ing reminiscence from SENEx. The ref
erence the writer makes to the "big mus
ters" and the Fourth of Jnly celebra-
tions of the olden time, will no doubt
provoke many a smile from the surviv-
ing participants and spectators of those
Jolly demonstrations. These high old
Notifications are beyond our own mem
ory; things Of the past, and mere mat
ters of tradition. But it seems at this
distance of time that the emotional state
of the multitude was one of universal
exaltation-an active. rushing response Of
all the feelings and elements of physical
life to the stimulus of the occasion. Hence
the characteristics were serio-comic.-
There was matter for all feeling, in its live
lest manifestation, and il broke forth in
its most jubilant expression. The orators
and readers,and the epauletted militia Of
ficers, who were the central figures, were
no doubt imbued with degree of earn
estness that left an impression that they.
really believed themselves, for the time
being at least, as important in the eyes
of the world, and as heroic and awe
inspiring in their personal appearance,
as the revered fathers whose deeds of
glory they were commemorating, or pre-
pairing to duplicate when opportunity
should offer; while the ordinary, untitled
people, though not altogether unmind
full that at least some vague property of
auenstness appropriately belonged to the
occasion" seemed prone to give way to
all manner of levity. The general ef-
feet was therefore, serio-comic; highly
enjoyable, and wholly inefaceable from
the memory alike of actors and specta-
toes.
But in other respects, the article of
Senex in this issue will be found inter
esting to all classes Of readers-and es-
pecialiy so to those who are now on the
shady side of the hill.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Gentlemen Of all ages, as we'll boys,
can procure at c. A. BuRh & Co.'s hats
and caps of any description, and other
articles for the adornment and comfort
Of the person, at the lowest prices going
They have a large stock of all kinds OF
gentr' furnishing goods-of the very
latest styles and fresh from the hand1 of
the manufacturers. They have collars
and neckties in almost endless variety,
besides many other articles we cannot
just now think Of, but all more or less
in constant demand amongst gentleman
and boys. You should at least visit this
establishment before making purchases
in the line mentioned. 1t being the on
ly exclusive gents furnishing house in
town, it is reasonable to presume that it
offers superior advantages 10 the public.
Store in the johnson block.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Cross bow shooting on the streets may
not be, in general sense, as dangerous
as promiscuous shooting of revolvers
and guns in the same place, but it is a
dangerous practice, nevertheless, and
should be prohibited. Nails and pieces
of iron-which are frequently used in
stead of wooden arrows-can be pro-
iected from an ordinary cross-bow with
"a force almost, if not qnite, sufficient to
penetrate any vital part of the body; and
at all times with sufficient force to knock
ont an eye. The Marshal should reckon
this practice among the things which it
is his duty to abolish.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Everybody voting at the polls in this
place, last Monday, seemed to be unus-
ually concerned about the election: and
though there was no fighting or quarrel
ing, during the day, the various candi-
dates and their numerous "friends" were
never more earnest and untiring in their
endeavors to "secure" votes. The tug
of war was for village Marshal; though
several other corporation, and one or
two township officers were desperately
contended for. The result in the town
ship is as follows:
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07
Elizabeth Bear was born

DIED.-Mrs. Elizabeth Bear was born
January 10th, 1888, in York county, Pa,
and died at the residence of her son,
Immanuel Bear, in Hopewell township
Perry county, Ohio, March IS, 1876.
She came to this county in 1907; joined
the NJ. E. Church in 1880, as member
of the original class at Chalfant's
church. She retained her mental and
physical powers in unusual vigor TO a
serene old age, and after brief illness,
closed long life in hope of bless eter-
nifty. Age 8S years, 2 months and s
days. J. v.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

We had the pleasure of calling in at
the "BAND OF HOPE reunion" held in
Skinner's new Hall, Friday evening,
March 3lst, when a happy collection of
youthful faces greeted us with smiles of
welcome. 1t has been in our. province
never TO meet with a more joyful COM
pany, each vieing with the other in their
amount of trne enjoyment. 1t 80 hap
pened that we called just as refreshments
were being served, and the efficient
President. Miss Mary Chilcote, assisted
by corps of good looking young ladies'
were disposing Of the bonnteons repast
which indeed were sufficiently tempting
to make threshing machines mouth
water. We had not time to see whether
Justice was done to the bonntiful supply
of candies, raisins, nuts &C., but from
the premonitory manifestations, as we'll
as example act by your humble cores
pondent who was pressed to taste heap
ed plate fnll, we do not fear but it re-
suited satisfactory. This Band of Hope
is entitled TO further notice in the
Press and we purpose to give it further
attention soon. Meanwhile We bid it
God speed in its meritorious work.
More anon C.
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To ahe Public.

As above stated, we have taken charge
of the Meat Shop. so long conducted by
our father; and we beg to state to the
public that it will be our aim to supply
them with the best in our line. the mar
ket affords; and at reasonable prices.
Soliciting share Of patronage, we are
Respectfully,
36 Lou. KULLMAN d Bro.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

The garden-making question cannot
well be longer avoided by the plea that
it is "too early yet" Such pastin'e, at
least, as hunting up the hoes, rakes,
spades, bean-poles, pea-sticks, and
"cleaning off the yard" ETC., is now in
order, and should be enjoyed without
further DELAY.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

We learn that the contract for carry
ing the mail between this point and
GAINESVILLE has been let to some gentle
man, whose name and place of residence
we have not been able to ascertain. Mr..
Pherson will continue on the line until
sometime during the summer.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

R. w. McMahon is comfortably quar-
tered in the Magruder building on West
Main street, where his old friends and
the public generally" will find him
prepared, as usual, to accommodate them
with first class groceries of all kinds.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07
Western Land OMnnrs

Willing to trade for lands in this sec
tion of Ohio. will do well to inform me
by mail, or otherwise.
have several farms 10 exchange for
Western lands and some ready cash.
Also, Western lands and ready cash
to exchange for real estate in this Sec
tion Of Ohio.
] desire to increase both my list OF
Western lands and lands in this section,
ready for a fair exchange.
MARTIN KAGAY,
80 Real Estate Agent.
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Change of Firm.

Having disposed of my interest in the
Meat Shop and the butchering business
to Lon. Kullman & Bro. am desir-
ous of closing my books, and to that
end, respectfully requst all who know
themselves indebted to me to call and
make settlement at their earliest con-
venience. Without further notice, all
such accounts remaining unpaid by the
LIST of February 1876, will be placed in
the hands of an officer for collection.
GEORGE KULLMAS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

You will end Maple Sugar and Mo
lasses at Headquarters.
Choice sugar-cured Hams and Shoul-
ders at Dittos & Hull's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

A. R. Yost has stepped down and out
of the Express Agency at this place,
and Mr.. Noah Karr has assumed the
position and its responsibilities.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Nov. II, 1875.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

The Report Of the Grammar Depart
ment of the Somerset School will appear
in our next isSae. Also, some verses by
n little girl will appear in that issue.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Miss Rudolph has just received a
new stock of stylish hats, bonnets, and
fancy good1. See her advertisement in
another column.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Mr.. Dixon Brown and family have
returned to Somerset to reside. J. M,
however, will contine his headquarters
at Newark.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

jesse Curran has some new style
clocks-unique, handsome, little eight
day fellows-good and cheap, too. Call
and see them
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Mr.. August Bender has retired from
the Somerset and Zanesville hack line,
and will in future devote his attention
to some other business. BY his effcien-
cy and gentlemanly demeanor in the
position which he ha" just vacated.
August has won host of friends, who
will wish him we'll in whatever calling
he may adopt.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

are still the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can DC
employed: cleansing the stomach ana
bowels. and even the blood In small
doses OF one pin day, they stimulate
the digestive organs and promote Wig
orous health.
AYERS Pills have been known for
more than a quarter OF century anu
have obtained n worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct uis-
eased action I'm the several assimiia-
tive organs Of the body, and are 80
composed that distractions MitAih
their range can rarely Withstand or
cvadc them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints OF every
body. hut also formidable and danger
ous diseases that have bafilcd the best
of human skill. while they produce
powerful effects, they are, at the same
time, the safest aud best phyStc TOT
children. BY their npericut action
they rripc much less than the common
purrativcs. and never give pain when
the bowels are not inhnmcd Ihey
reach the vital fountains Of the blood,
and strengthen the system by ifecihB
Il from the elements OF weakness.
Adapted 10 all ages and conditions
In all climates, containing nciheL
cnlomcl nor any dcleterious drug
these Pills may be taken with SAFETY
by anybody. Their sugar-coating pre-
serves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant TO take while belns
purely vegetable, no harm can arse
from their use in any quantity,
PREPARED NJ
Or. ]. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, mass,
Practical aud Analytioal Chunaiaaa'
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07
A New Restaurant.
SOL. LEWIS,
Between Hopes and Kempf's.

have on hand fine stock Of fine imported
liquors, such as Bourbon Whisky, Rye " hisky
lSerliner Kumniel W hisky, Gin, Holland Gin
London Gtnt Brandies, Rum, aud Wines Of the
finest grades that can be had. Milwaukee Lager
Beer, 40 cents gallon, six glasses for Is cents.
Cigars. Fresh Oysters received very day.
Z3m3 sol LEVI
September II, 1873.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Judge Mcdonald, who has been max
ing his home in Lancaster for several
months past, is on a visit to relatives in
this place.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Great bargains at Graves Boot & Shoe
Store. 52w6
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j lM1,y'EIITT;Yz1iif7yIlHIIEIaH

~ "a - a. Anu -, .ie.isih5 siisto4,
government, varied soil and climate, vast noun
tains, lakes rivers. great cities and manufac-
turers, wealth in minerals, internal improve
ments, free schools, wonderful achievements
agriculture, commerce, finances, cuTiOsitics. etc.
splendid view of this Mighty Yankee Nation
richly illustrated. Nothing like il eAtant.
Large size, low price. Agents wanted quickly.
Terms easy. Addres, HUBBARD BROS. IA
W. 4th ST., Cincinnati, .. 4w
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

The officers and members of the " Band
Of Hone" return thanks to DR.. Skinner
for the use Of his new hall, on the even
ing Of the 31st.
Lou. VAN Law, Sec'y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-04-07

Are the most
effective and
congenial pur-
gatiyc ever dis
covered. They
are mild, but
enectua1 in
their opera
tion, moving
the bowels
surely an 81
without pain.
Although gem
tie I'm their op-
Grafton, they