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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-10
DELIVERY.

1t Is expected thatthe contractor will be ready
10 eounenee the delivery OF the cards on the LIST
day Of July, when the contract term begins; aud
thereafter they must be promptly furnished and
delivered, complete In all respects, in such guam
titles As may be require. to I'LL the daily orders
OF po,tmasters- The cards may be required 10
Viied for at the post once ut the place where the
same are Manufactured, or at the nearest adjacent
large post otfiee with adequate facilities for
handling and mailing the cards, In the discretion
Of the Postmaster General; or In such quantities
At the Post Once Department, at washiog ton,
.. a., as the POstmaster General may direct.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-10
BUILDING, PLACE or MANUFACTURES,
ETC, ETC,

The cards vii, be required to be manufactured
IN ere proof building, subject to the approval OF
the Department, and In separate apartments dis.
tinct from those in which any other work Is done,
ard when finished must be placed for storage In
\ IRE and burglar proof apartment or vault, to
be specially provided for the purpose. The con-
tractor may also be required to furnish, without
charge, suitable and properly furnished rooms
tor use Of the Post Once In registering and
mailing packages OF postal cards to be iorwaraed
through the mails. The apartments, vaults and
cards shall Be Immediately connected with each
other BY communicating doors, and they shall be
constructed and ntted mp to tho satisfaction and
With the aPProyAl ofthe Department.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-10
BLANKS.

In sllItlor, the contractor will be required to
furnish labels, and direct the same, Tor each
package, In aeeordanes with the daily lists fur
nished By the agent OF the Department, together
With all other blanks required to be inclosed with
the cards; also all blanks for daily, weekly,
mouthly, ana quarterly returns relating to the
nunber Of carts furnished.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-10
VIEW 4DVERTIsEMENTst

isCoRroRATED APRiL q. 1871.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-10

EBBITT HOUSE. e--t
HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND NAVY.
wAsIlis eToN, ID. @. # .r.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18

Our abode (says Oliphant) at Mini
Novgorod was situated in a suburb on
the opposite side OF the river, so that 1t
was necessary to cross the bridge Of boats
every time we wished to visit the fan;
aud here the confusion was always the
greatest. We were obliged to struggle
our way, if on foot, amidst sheepskins
greasy enough to scent us for the rest of
our lives, thereby adding to the store Of
leas with which we had started from our
lodging. Women, with waists immedi-
ately under their thro It's, and pettico It's
tucked up to their knees, tramped it gal
lantly through the mud, and made better
progress than we could. A Cossaek on
horseback rode up and down a bridge for
the purpose Of keeping order amid the
droskies, which, needless Of the rules of
the road, dashed in every direction, Up
parently bent on splAshing those they
did not run over. Drunken men con-
tinually stumbled against us; ed when
at last we reached he slo ,gh on the OPP.
posite sidc, the confusion and hub-bub
were greater than ever. The mudi in the
shsllowest parts was at leGss two feet in
depth, and nearly everybody waded about
in it with Russian les cher jack.boots.
Numbers Of small shops surrounded the
despatched ~populaoe, while a few miser-
able attempts at shows only prove how
little they we're apprCci .tCd. At the cor.
uers of the streets running into this de-
lectable hole were stationed Cossacks,
who showered blows upon offending ma.
jiks or peasants with their heavy lashed
whips, without regard to the uature.o
the offence or the size Of the victim.
Turning up nj Of these streets, and pen.
etratingf farther into the fair, other scenes
and pl%easanter forms meet the eve. The
gay dress of the Georgian forms a pleas.
sing contrast to the everlasting sheen.
skim and, aS we enter the shop OF the
Tifis merchant, beautifully embroidered
slippers, rich %table.covers, and the finest
silks are spread out temptingly before
us; and 1t is fortunate for our pockets
that we have a steppe journey in pros,
pect, and the vision Of sundry custom.
houses afterwards. In the next shop are
handsome furs aud skins piled in every
available corner, and the owner Of the
valuable collection stands at the door,
his flowing robe and digni6ed demeanor
betokening his eastern origin. Aaron
was, in fact, a Bukharian Jew, who de.
lighted to show US his costly wares, even
though there was no chance Of ours be-
coming purchasers; and, finally RECALLED
us with almonds, split peas and raisius-
fattered, perhaps, by the admiration we
expressed at the belt be wore, the buckle
of which, composed Of solid silver, was
set with turquoises. But it would be
hopeless TO attempt a description OF the
costumes Of the different merchants and
shopkeepers, or to enumerGte the various
articles exposed for sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
CLOSING OUT IN D GOODSl
CHANGE OF BUSINESS,
Wishing to close ont our entire retail stock q n NV c
oner IL at prices Hnheard Of Call early anu secure bargains.
SOLOMON VENDIG,
No. 226 Main street.
The Rich French Pact.

NJ; Antrap, the rich French poet re-
Gently deceaed, had a rich unele In Mar.
settles, a ship Nroker, who had made his
own money, and was as ignorant as avs
ricious. de wasSloted for never having
given a sou 70 auy>Vne. Young Autran
called on him when about to start for
Paris, with about three hundred frapes
IN his pocket. He did not succeed. and
on going back had to endure the ~ told
you So of his uncle. B1t when he had
written more verses hs tried it again.
and meanwhile his old uucle had read
some ct his rhymes, or heard item spo.
Ken OF. You'll not succeed 4 better
THIS time, Joseph" said the uncle: "but
ii give you a chance. Here is y draft
tor fifteen hundred francs on nv Paris
bankers. Autran came On. broueht ont
La File d'Eschyle," and made no
money by 1t, In a few months he went
back. 4 told you so" said the uncle.
Yes said Aut7an, you were right. but
l came very near it. l have brought
back 100 Of your 1900 francs. The
next time | shall do IT," The uacle took
the money and said to himself that there
was something in that boy. Atleast he
honest and economical. BE went
of and changed his will, disinheriting all
his other relatives, aud making joseph
Autran his universal legatee. He did
succeed the nexttime, but be came back
to Paris With 1000. 600 francs, for the
aarseilles uncle died two months after
making his will. Afterward Autran mar
ried Miss Fitch, who also had 1000, 600
francs, and q poet at the head of a for
tune of 1000 600 francs can very well
give good dinners.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Menken Bros.

The splendid establishment of this
firm will be. as usual. this season a cen.
ter Of attraction. Having purchased be.
fore the recent advance in prices they
are prepared to give their customers the
benefit of the early purchase. A special
feature is made in the carpet line at as
tonishingly low figures. Prices range
all the way from forty cents to one dol
lar and ten cents per yard. Also on
hand q large stock of Canton mattings,
mats, rugs, oilclothS, window. shades and
shade trimmings, etc. In other lioes
they will exhibit their usual enterprise
and good taste in meeting the wants Of
the public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Amusements.

MIYsTRELsY. = Duprez & Benedict s
Ministries drew a good house last night,
Notwithstanding the heavy rain storm Of
the day and night. The performance
commenced WITH the medley overture,
" Fantasia d'Ethiope," which was very
amusing. The singing by the famous
Quartette is unquestioaably fine. "The
Four Tramps,"' Our Boyhood Days"
Z" Robinson Crusoe and " 0ae Night in
a Medical College" should be seen to be
appreciated. Fox and Ward, the Cali.
fornia clog dancers, are without any
rivals. Last, but not least, is the ire.
presaible George Il. Edwards. His
" Band.Joe So-Lows" was astounding.
There will be a matinee this afternoon,
and performances tonight and to morrow
night, which will close the engagement
of the minstrels.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
SOMERVILLE.
The Female Institute ana Contents
Destroyed by FIre-LOss, SIS 900.

The Female Institute ana Contents
Destroyed by FIre-LOss, SIS 5000.
SoNERymLE. Tenn, April II, 1877.
Mr.. E. Whitmore. Memphis sTenn.:
DEAR SIR-We have had another dis.
astrous FIRE here to-day. Between II
and l o'clock today Tuesday, a fire was
discovered on the roof the Female Insti.
tute, and 10 a few minutes the whole
building was enveloped in flames, and at
this time "A o'clock there is nothing left
except a part Of the brick walls. A large
part OF the furniture, including five
pianos and the wardrobes Of the pupils
and teachers, was destroyed. There was
no insurance on the building or furni-
ture. The loss will reachi$I5, 600. Mr..
K. M. Moore, the principal of the school,
loses heavily in pianos and furniture.
The cause Of the Ere was a defective
iue on the second floor. Yours truly,
w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18

Of rare plants. Ths roofing hog then
fellows in the track of its peers and dis
poses Of the dubious roots that erst pro-
duced stems from their centers. When the
raiders get through with their h~orticultu-
raj raid the garden presents the appear.
ance Of a freshly plOwed Geld.
The Odd Fellows anniversary will
come OF on the 26th of the present
month. The Knights Templar (Masonic)
will meetin solemn conclave in this city
on the 81 of May, when the command
cries memphis Communicates not com
psting) will engage in a competitive
drill. The annual convention Of the
Young Mems Christian Association Of
the United States and British Provinces
will be held in Juns at Louisville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18

TIE New American Sewing Machines,
with self.setting needle, selfthreadinz
shuttle, sell.regulating tensions are the
best. Call and see them, get prices,
which are low for cash, aud you will fod
it to your interest to purchase the Amer.
can, the best machine for the least
money. Agency at the furniture and
carpet store of Ames, Bea,tie & Co, 800
Main street. A lot of machines. other
makes, at about half the usual prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Closing Out.

Mr.. Solomon Yendig, the well-known
dry goods merchant at 226 Main street
desiring to change business, offers to
close out his entire stock Of goods, and
will sell at the very lowest prices ever
heard Of in this market. The stock i,
large, we'll selected, and suited to the de.
mands of the market. Customers viii
be promptly attended to and satisfaction
guaranteed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18

If you need anything in the
way Of lumber, shingles, sash,
doors, blinds, mOuldings or
cedar posts, call at Moore,
BRssett e. Co.'s before pur-
chasing. They guarantee
every article as represented.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Police court.

This morning Recorder Duff disposed
Of the following cases:
John Malone (negro), larceny from
the person, committed, bond $1,000; BEL
Wallace %(negro), larceny, bond $1,000.
Jennie Smith, larceny, bond $1,000. This
forenoon Paul Juston was arrested fol
beating 3 child in a cruel manner, and
had to but up $50 toriei! to appear and
answer tomorrow before the recorder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
An Amatenr on snnIl n,st.

An AmbteUF ON Bnnlt Diet.
A well-known cotton buyer on yester-
terday desiring to open up a new page
10 a dietory way at a restaurant, &C.
cepted an invitation from two French
gentlemen to eat s%nails, which had been
cooked in the most approved style. The
cotton man ate five Of the testaceous
animals, but broke down on the sixth
He turned very pale, and when invited
by his hosts TO drink his claret be re-
marked: Gentlemen, you must excuse
me, but | felt sick when | got up this
morning and have not gotten over it"
He was evidently sickssat the stomach,
and he bad I'd leave the table suddenly,
and without making any more apollo.
gies. He was no doubt thinking of the
Rhine of the Ancient Mariner" where
in it is written, that Shiny things did
creep and crawl upon a Shiny sea" etc
The taste and appetite for snails have to
be cultivated; they are not natural gifts,
as o general rule, outside of France.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18

Moore, Bassett q CO., in addition to
their large and Woll.assOrted stock Of
building material, keep on hand, for
the accommodation OF their custom.
ers, a full supply of frait boxes,
which they sell as low as any ore else
and guarantee the quality. Alt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
STlaiIs.

D. Cauale & Co., No. s Madison street,
ia addition to their large assortment Of
fancy things, have just received 5000 Of
those delicious molluscans which they are
Offering to epicures at very low figures.
Ant
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18

1t becomes all men to wear hats pur
chased of Leidy & Co., who have one Of
the largest and most fashionable stocks
in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Notice.

OFFICE MEMPHIS COTTON SRRD ASST
MEMPHIS, ApriL.lS, 1877.
On and after this date the Associa.
ton UiH pay eleUen (Sll) dollars per
ton for GOOD so cotton seed
delicered at Uharf or railroad depot
Memphis.
S. j. CAMP, Sec'y and TT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
small VA Hnven Receiyerq

DHhit VIZ nANo hNNNAhCNs
Is the city going into the hands of q
receiver ? is q question ofteA asked, but
it has never been satisfactorily answered,
Between forty and fifty thousand dollars
worth Of maudamus suits are yet neces-
sary to create the Office of receiver, and
the law does not even then 90 into effect
until forty days after its passage by the
Legislature. Nearly six thousand dollars
in m~andsmus suits are in the hands Of
the United States Marshal, ready to be
served on the general council. This
will not place the city in the hands of a
receiver, after the meeting Of the general
council next month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Headquarters for Asparagus
at III. Seessel, Sr., a. sons,
Corner Jefferson and Second.

Milburn Wagon Co., Memphis,
Keep the largest stock OF Spring Work
in the city, and Brewster Side Bar
Buggies, %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
BLUE GLASS lamp chimueys.
ut +. j. TURNBULL, 234lMain st.

TIE type, material and workmen OF
the LEDGER job Office are as good as the
best, and hence we guarantee frst.olass
work and full satisfaction to our patrons.
1891
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
The Negro nlr1 nae Lnn.

The passion for INDUCING in law suits
by black people is a curious fact. As a
litigiou' race they beat any people on
the globe. The black people appear Of
the Criminal Court as criminals, at the
Chancery Court as divorce petitioners.
at the Recorders court as yiohtors Of
law, and before our magistrates as plain.
tiffs and defendants in civil suits. They
regard going to law as an inalienable
right of some importance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
DRY GOODS

DRY GOODS.
7 EUBRIE'S.
LEUBRIE'S. SPRING BoNNErs NOW OPEN.
LEUBRIE. SPRING FLOWERS NOW OPEN.
LEUBRIE. SPRING RIBBONS AND SILKS OPEN.
Two-button kid gloves. fashion LEUBRIE
able shades, SOC, worth SOC, LEUBRIE
A good dollar corset, 60c. LEUBRIE
Ladies' linen handkerchief at LEUBRIE
81. worth fully $3.50. LEUBRIE
Two hemstitched handkerchief, LEUBRIE
25c. LEUBRlE
Ladies regular made hose, extra LEUBRIE
length, 2oc, worth Ace. LE0BkIE
Towels, &c, SIC, l0c, worth more LEUBRIE
than twice the money. LEUBKIE
Croquet sets 81. worth $3.50. LEUBRIE
PATTERN HATS 10 PER CENT! ABOVE LBUBRIE
COST. LEUBRIE
LEUBRIE LEUBRIE LEUBRIE
LEUBRIE MILLINERYl LEBBRIE
Sailor school boys hats. this sea- LEUBRIE
SOM styles, zoe, 25c, S5c, 40c, TOO LEUBRIE
Hall ornaments Sc, 1Oc. l5c. LEUBRIE
Fine French flowers cheap. LEUBRIE
LEUBRIE'S CHEAP STORE,
24TMA1N STREET. % 100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
BASE BALL OUTFITS
In large variety
AT MANSFORD DIS.

PIANOS for rent at very low prices.
Ames, Beattie & Co, 800 Main st. 46
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Bartee's Soda And Mead,
9 glasses for 25c.
32S Main nj. 81

Sternberg e. Lee, cor. Main
and Monroe, have the Marble
Head, best five cent cigar in
Memphis. 4Ot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18

NORFOLK shell oysters jsst received
per express by Frank Lavagna, M. $50
Jefferson street. "A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Hunters and Fishermen.

On and after Monday, April %, the
fe~rry.boat John 0verton will leave the
foot Of Union street at 6:45 am, con.
Meeting daily with the Memphis and Lit
tie Rock railroad for all points as far as
St Francis river, Excursion round triI
tickets sold on board the boat. 81
Soma and mead and Q fine assortment
of cakes and candies. Fresh pastry
every day for lunch. For something
nice go to Floyd's, 236 Main street. 3l1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18

BLUE GLASS lamp chimneys.
27f f. j. TUREBULL, 234 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Importsnt to The Ladies.

lmporthnt 10 n Ladies.
Latest spring patterns just received
WILSON SEWING MACHINE PARLoRs,
l4t] 272 Second st., Ayres Building
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
BOARDING.

GOOD HOME, at very low rates, can be
N had By a single lady in a private family.
A companion more an object than profit.
Good reference required. Address
90t G.. w. R., Ledger Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
00Ma AMD BOARD.
PERSONAL.

MICE furnished rooms, with or without
IN board. at b. Moeller's. $40 Main st. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18

DR. w. r. HODGES. Office and residence,
~ 10 Fifth street, cor. Greenlaw. Chelsea,
and Office 40 Madison street, city. L43
DERSONAL--J. NJ. COLEMAN, JUSTICE
L OF the peaon. Notary Public and Commits
sionor Of Deeds. Special attention given to
collections in the county. OGos 2A Front st.
u9-4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Sensational.

S. ]. CAMP, Sec'y and TT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-18
Strawberry, Peach and Veg
etabIe Boxes

BLUE GLASS lamp ehimneys.
ri F, j. TURNBULL, pa Main st.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-07-20
Agricultural Department.
CONDUCTED BY ALBERT CHAPMAN
That Redtop Cow.

Now farmer Jones he's a thrifty man,
And keeps his fences as well as he can,
And commonly keeps his temper sweet
When his neighbors' cows break into his wheat
But Redtop's COW, she tried him sore
Tho he spoke her sofily she came the more.
Now she'd vault any fence where she fancied to
feed
Jones says she was crossed on kangaroo breed ;
At any rate she was cross to Jones,
And he finally vowed, in no dulcet tones,
"Ef Redtop don't keep that critter { hum,
I'll mpound her, er pound her, er give her some !"
Now Redtop heard Of that terrible threat,
But he wasn't worried, says he Eyer bet
amt a-goin' thire 'er KEEP,
Poo's am. Boys, don't chase 'er n step;
Jest let her pasture the public feed
Caow's dom well-Jones he be ID"
Now, living under such liberal laws.
That Redtop COW didn't care two straws
For Jones, his fences, or his hired men,
But yet, as 1t Glanced one luckless day,
She was caught, put in stanchons, and foddered
with hay.
Now a passing neighbor was hailed with, "Sayl
jest notify Redtop, # yer goin' that way,
As haow his old caows killed in jumpin fence
(Herl get 'er this time, n I'll bet two cents)."
So the message was sent In a shout from the road,
And 1t made lively work in the Redtop abode.
"Naow. heavens and arthl killed. toll ye
Ye'd orter keep up clusser watch o. that caow
Jones killed her hisselfl Come ny around Come
Ter huml"
So with hurry and scurry, and cursins, and
They speedily drove to the farm. yard of Jones'
Now, there they beheld her-weltrng in blood
. moi but contentedly chewing her cud.
And Jones, while explaining his message, tries
To smuggle in some good natured advice.
Which Redtop takes, as he takes her away,
And keeps her ct home for year and day.
-lSpringfeld Republican.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-07-20

BARNUM SoLD.-The prince of hum
Burgers has been humbugged himself
at last. A facetious Texan lately caught
a full-grown mule-ear rabbit, and, for
his amusement, wrote to Barnum about
it, giving a glowing description of its
fieetness, the difficulty of its capture, its
habits, etc., without naming the beast
The alert Snowman, anxious to possess
so singular an animal, offered 1926 for it.
1t was promptly expressed, the check
duly sent in return, also free ticket to
the show, with this appreciative letter
from Barnum's agent: 81 am anxious
TO see you, for you are the only living
man who ever humbugged Barnum
The rabbit Is worth here In the markets
seventy.fve cents"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-07-20

The pianos and organs manufactured
and sold by Daniel F. Beatty, of Wash.
ington, N. j., have become 80 well and
favorably known that anything we may
add will only increase the testimonials
of thousands by one. All know these
instruments and all praise them, but
all do not know the very low prices at
which they can be bought compared
with the prices charged for inferior
makes. We advise all who contemplate
buying piano or organ to write to Mr..
Beatty for his Illustrated Catalogues
and prices, IS