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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21
VOL. XVII.
Zoo Moaest Eneugh

The poets are primarily responsible
for the delusion that flowers are pre-
eminently modest. They perpetually
tell us Of the modest lily and the timid,
bashiul violet, and have firmly con-
vinced the public that with the possible
exception of the peony, which in New
England is considered to wear an in
delicstely healthy look, such q thing as
an immodest flower does not exist "A
very little unprejudiced observation will
show that this is gross delusion.
Flowers, as q rule, have no sense of
modesty whatever. The lily arrays it.
self in simple white and stands on top
of tall stalk to solicit public attention.
Would we consider lady particularly
modest who should dresN herself in the
simplest possible white garments aud
stand on the top Of barreli in the, front
yard to challenge the admiration of
passers by2 The violet is compelled, by
circumstances over which it has no
control, to reside very near the surface
oE the ground, where it is frequently hid
behind bold and forward blades of grass.
That the violet ls not Of bsshful and
retiring disposition is. however, proved
by the fact that it is always ready to
diaplay itself in the button holes OF
brokers aud men about town, iu whose
society really modest flower would
blush to be found. AS for the morning
glory, the shameless way in which i
climbs to the windows OF second story
bed rooms, aud peers into privacy as il i
we're disreputable elevated railroad. il
utterly incompatible, not merely will
modesty, but with common decency. Il
short, the average flower does not know
the meaning Of modesty, and althorghi
may be ill-scented, crippled, and cor
taminated by intimate association wit
depraved worms, it will rear its hes
and mutely ask to be plucked and lai
on the bosom Of beauty.
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MEMPHIS TENN. MONDAY EVENING. OCTOBER q, 1875

widow darted an angry glance at
the intruder, and Wharton turned
an astonished look at the baron,
while the latter seemed inclined TO
shrink into the background.
MAY | inquire, madam" said
Charles, turning to Mrs. Wilson,
and speaking in tone of cold po-
liteness, Show that man comes to
be here?"
ut is an impertinent question,
sir, " the widow answered, haughtily
-"doubly so when the gentleman's
rank and character are taken into
accountp
ellis rank and character
"Surely a distinguished French
nobleman, in the presence ofa lady
whose house he honors with visits,
is entitled to be spared the rudeness
cf impertinent intrudersw flashed
out the widow in a full blaze of
temper.
"Let me show you his title Of no.
bility" exclaimed Charles-'G
thought there was some mistake" "
Advancing he grasped the quail
ing baron by the arm, tore off the
concealing glove, forced open the
clenched hand, and exposed the
palm on which was deeply branded
the letter Il.
"There it isl' cried Charles
"the blazon of a thief, his true
title, won by merit years ago! HI
is neither Frenchman nor a no
bleman, but the notorious Dicb
Stalker. l have seen him in the
prisoners dock many times, anC
his portrait is now in the rogue
gallery"
The gallant baron didn't stay t,
call his accuser to account, but in
continently fled, leaving the widoV
to thank Charles Wharton in he
heart for her escape, the story 0
which she prudently kept to her
self. She made him amends, how
ever, in a way which gave satisfac
D ton all round-especially
= Blanche and Charles.
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The lIoney or the werId

According to NJ. Emile de Lqveleye,
distinguished Belgian economist, the
precious metals are getting scarce, or are
ne longer in the same ratio to the
commerce Of the world. The conse.
quence, te thinks, will be a general fall
in prices, and consequent advance in
the purchasing power of money. The
two metals now increase annually but
$50, 900, 900 Of francs, while some years
sgo they increased by over a m;liiard
Nj, Laveleye places the industrial con,
eumption Of the metals at 2SO,000 600 OF
francs, the annual wear OF coin at 250, =.
600, 900, ard the sum annually required
to settle the balance of trade with the
East at 10000 600; making in ell total
annual loss of S0000,0OO Of francs,
leaving only 70,OO0,OO0 OF francs for the
incrtase o; trade and population. These
figures have, however, been vigorously
disputed, but even il correct, the writer
has left out OF account the numerous
substitutes for coin, and the probability
| that Brazil, Peru, Central Asia, Siberia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

After this date, until further
notice, the LEDGER will not
be delivered by carriers.
Parties desiring to subscribe
can obtain the paper at the
LEDGER counting rOOm for
TWO GENTS each by PUR.
CHASING TICKETS.
AS soon as the epidemic ia
ended, and the people return,
alI our routes will be re-estRb'
lished.
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ANundnY IN London.

Correspondence Philadelphia Ledger
London pays all possible respect to
the Sabbath. 1t is the characteristic Of
English 10 contradistinction to the
French people, that Sunday is kept
sacred to holy duties. In Paris the shops
are open on Sunday, and the operas and
theRters give their eraudest perform
Ances, the chief elections are held, aud
the great horse races take place in the
Bois de Boulogne Paris devo,es Sun-
day to just those things which England
and America would think least appro
pirate to the day; but London keeps
Sunday as closely as Philadelphia,
almost all the population going 10 church
or taking innocent recreation in the
afternoon in the parks or suburbs. Con
sequently the London Sunday, with the
stores all closed, the streets almost de-
serted, except by chureh.goers, and all
the church bells ringing, has close
resemblance to an American Sabbath.
At this time so many American clergy
men are in Esglaud, particularly OF the
Episcopal church, whose great confer
encs has just closed, that many of the
pulpits are being filled with my country
men, and at the two great churches Of
London, st. Paul's Cathedral and West
Minister Abbey, American bishops
preached the sermons yesterday In
England bishop is always "lorC
bishop, so that on making ths inquiry
at St. Paurs, l was informed that the
Lord Bishop sf Nebraska was preach
ing the sermon, aud was given printed
notice announcing that the Lord BisboI
Of Pittsburg" would preach the sermon
there next Sunday morning hope tb'
laity OF Western Pennsylvania vii
properly appreciate the honor don
their prelate.
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TRANSPORTATION.
NOTICE.
OFPIoE OF AGENT,

OFPICE OF AGENT,
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILROAD.
MEMPHIS. September 10, 1878.
ON and after this date, and until further
" notice, oil regular freight trains on this
Line will be dlscontinued south OF Humboldt.
A special freight train will be run between
Humboldt and Memphis on Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays, arriving in Memphis
about 10 AM, and depart at 2:30 pm, This
train will be run for the purpose Of supplying
local stations with necessary supplies, and for
the Howards and boards of relief in Memphis.
No freight will be received in Memphis, ex-
cept small lots Of necessary supplies Tor the
alex at local points between Memphis and
Humboldt, Such shipments must be deliy-
cred on Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Saturdays,
between the hours Of 10 am. and 2p.m, On
other days, small lots Of necessary supplies
fer the sick may be sent in the baggage car
from Humboldtand local points to Memphis,
Druggists and others can make special ar
rangements for bringing their freight through, /,
By applying TO JE0. I. FLYNN, General Agent.
National Cemetery Station. Communiostions
left for him at the depot, head Of Nam street,
will receive prompt attention. The company
will not undertake TO nstify consignees OF the
arrival Of freight, Parties expecting freight
must be on hand on arrival Of trains. Pas
senger. trains will run as at present, departing
from Memphis at am. and arriving at
pm, Isil JAS. MONTGOMERY, Supt.
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THE genial face of Captain VIM.
Gay, the commissary of Camp 10
Williams, was seen on the streets
to-day, for the first time in many
weeks. He is in good health and
good spirits. The addition Of a
fine boy to his family, at Lagrange,
recently, accounts no doubt for his
smiles and good humor. We learn
from him, that there is not single
case ofycllow fever in his camp.
Many of the people there are rest
less'and getting anxious to return
to the city. The camp, however,
will not be broken up for perhaps
weeks. Out Of between 800 and
900 people there, only sixty lives
have been lost. Ifall these had re.
mained in Memphis, over half o.
them would have died. Thus SC
many valuable lives have been saved
by the move to the country.
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GirIs should Have a trade .

An exchange thinks it should become
part OF every girls education to learn
some trade by which in an emergency
she could support herself, and perhaps
others dependent on her, and thus runs
over some OF the arts adapted to her
physical capacities. Sewing, dress.
making and millinary she is supposed to
know something about; too often nova
days that something is q very triAlng
quantity. Teaching requires long pre-
puration and considerable natural adsp.
tation.
Cooking is an art neglected in this
country, and one which would seem 10
promise we'll to those who sbould make
themselves experts in it. Telegraphy is
easily learned; so is iype.settiug, and
both are permanent businesses, alway
furnishing a large amount of employ
ment. Painting on china, engraving and
carving on wood are all occupations IN
which women would be likely to excel
and in which fair remuneration could bC
earned Bookkeeping, too, is proies
sion easily learned, aud for pro fcients il
which there is always demand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

From the time boy is eight years old
until he ia thirteen be dsVotes two solid
hours Of every day of his busy life in
learning how to make new kind Of noise.
BY the time be is thirteen years old be
has accumulated noise enough to last
him the rest of his natural lie, and use
three kinds Of Noises the same day, too.
Il Hawkeye.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

The subscriptisn price Of the PUB
LILO LEDGER Is IS per Gnnum for
the Daily, and 81 per Gnnum for the
Reekly-PostGge free.
Persons le0Uing the city for the sum
Hser can order the DAILY LED GER
at 5Oc per month in GdOance, NTH the
privilege of changing pOstO6ice
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It's ssid that $50 600 have been raised
in Washington, d c., toward music
hall similar to the Cincinnati Music Hall,
and that 100000 more are promised.
0ne prominent citizen, identified with
various muni6cent bequests-uuderstood
to be w. w. Corcorsn--has promised
$50, 900 In aid Of the enterprise.
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" the move to the country.

ACCORDING to the Rev. Doycl
Pearson, the reason the Rev. Mr.
Clark deserted the Springdale peo-
pie in the hour Of their distress, was
that the people of Bethel would not
board him and allow him to visit
yellow fever patients Mr.. Clark
has boarded all the year with Mrs.
II. 2. Davidson, near Springdale, at
a rate but little over half what she
charges other boarders. Her house
was, is, and has all the time been
open to him, with full permission
to visit yellow fever patients, and
come and go at pleasure. The Rev.
gentleman preferred to board at
Bethel, where there was no fever,
and failing in that he kept distance
between him and his charge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

A roey.cheeked, fair.faced boy, dressed
in girls clothing, has for the last six
months been running loom in the
0swego Falls IN. Y } factory, and living
in the girls clearinghouse. he has
made himself such a favorite that half
thu girls in the factory wept when be was
led away to iail
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

The most absent minded man was not
the man who hunted for his pipe when
he had it between his teeth, nor the one
who threw his hat out OF the window and
tried to hang his cigar on peg; no, bat
the man who put bis umbrella to bed and
vent and stood up behind the door,
Rochester Express
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

Tue band that rocks the cradle, is the
hand that moves the earth. Dr.. Bulls
Baby Syrup is the bestremedy for all
complaints children are subject to, such
as dysentery, diarrhsa, summer com.
plant, wind collie, etc. Price Is cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

S0MERS-In COlliervils, Tenn, of yellow
fsVer. October Is, ISIS. WILLIE DAVIDSON, age
ALRXADRR COMPTON, age 10 years and IL days,
sons OF DR.. W, d. and the late Maria Ewell
SomeTs.
Thus passed away two noble, lovely and in
tslleetual youths, the prids and hope Of a
sorrow.stricken father. Gods will be done.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

The London Standard says: Among
the few survivors Of the terrible wreck
of the Princess Alice are thres members
of the same iamily-Mr. Thorpe, of tho
old Kent road, II years OF age; his sis
ter, Miss Thorpe who is year older
than himself; and his brother, q mere
boy Of nine All these owe their lives
to the fact that they we're able to swim
The boys, it would seem, were come
how separated from their sister. They
were both picked up by the same boat,
and we're, when it helped them from their
periIouS position, swimming side by
side The sister, who was older than
either, achieved her own safety. She
struck boldly out, snd-in spite OF thc
encumbrauce Of her garments, the force
OF the tide, the darkness Of the night
and the danger TO which she oansot bui
have been subj scted by the frantic Efforts
Of those who we're struggling around be-
in the water to catch and cling 10 any
object within their grasp-aueceeded II
reaching the bank.
The exploit shs accomplished is, ]
We consider it, almost mRryelOus. Th
tide vas rushing down; the water mAS
have been cold aud benumbing; tn,
night, az we know, vas dark and foggY
there we're round about her all tho hor
rers Of the scene; the last farewell" va
rising from river to sky in the waite
the Strugglers were graphing in thei
last agony, each with each; and ys
through all these horrors she fought be
way with calm, quiet confidence whic
men who have stood under fire and COZ
fronted death 10 other aud even NOR
sudden shapes, might well envy her. Th
INCIDENT serves once sgaiu to show ho
important and, indeed, good it would /
il girls as veil Sc boys were taugt
TO swim.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
A nARTA

To all vino are suffering from the errors anC
indiscrstions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay. loss OF manhood, etc., will
send a receipt that will cure you, PReE OF
CHARGE. This grsat remedy was discovered
by missionary in South America. Send q
self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
7. INMAE. Station d. Bible House, Nei0 York
Oiiv. -xxTii-S eOdhw
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A member Of fashionable up

A member Of a fashionable up
town congregation in New York
city called at a music store and in
quired: "Have you the notes of
piece called the Song of Solomon"
adding, "0ur pastor referred to it
yesterday morning as an exquisite
gem, and my wife would like to
learn to play it, Tribune.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21
SHaRIIrF MoGowAN bias appOint-

SHsRIFF MCGOWAN has appoint
ed O. R. Stewart jailer and deputy
sheriff, with full power to act in
the premises. Mr.. Stewart has
been in the city since the fever
made its appearance, and will make
both a faithful and competent off,
Ger. He is well known here and
his many friends will be pleased to
hear Of his appointment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

A father lately induced croupy little
boy to make healthy meal OF buckwheat
cakes and molasses, bnt the latter
proved to be syrup Of tquills. The boy
said he thought something allied the mo-
lasses the very minute his father told
him to eat all he wanted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

When you hear a political speak
er thank God that he wasn't born
with silver spoon in his mouth
you can bet your bottom dollar that
the reflection hurts him more than
it does the audience, smoothly as
he talks it. Free Press.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

and Central Africa contain grand re-
serves Of the precious metals.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-21

The Ohio Methodists have de-
clared against the use Of tobacco.
Ohio is getting to be altogether too
good. When the devil thoroughly
deserts a man, it shows that he
isn't worth tempting. [Nycum.
Advertiser.
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TO ADVERTISERS
GEO. p. ROWELL & CO.'S
Select List of
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

Many persons suppose this list to be csm-
posed Of cheap, low priced newspapers. The
fact is quite otherwise. The catalogue states
exactly what the papers are. When the name
Of paper is printed in FULL FACE TYPE
it is in every instance the best paper in the
place. When printed in CAPII AIS it is the
only paper in the place. When printed in
Roman letters il is neither the best nor the
only pap-r, but is usually very good one,
Notwithstanding, The list gives the popula-
tion Of every town and the circulation of
every paper. IT is NOT A COOPERATIVE
LIST. "a - aOt n cheap Itss. ttne
foot Of the catalogue for each State the i'm
portant towns which are not covered by the
list are enumerated. 1t is an honest list. The
rates charged for advertising are barely enc.
fifth the publishers schedule. The price for
one inch four eeks in the entire list Is seas
The regular raj es Of the papers fer the same
space and time are eSA5 30. The list in
eludes $40 newspapers. Of which 1853 are issued
DAILY and S07 WEEKLY. They are located
In S2S different cities and towns, e which 2 .
are State capitals. 33S plao-s of over 5OOe
population, and 444 county seats. Lists seat
on application, Address Gk0. ?. ROWRLL
4 OO.'S Newspaper Advertising Bureau, 10
Spruce street printing House Square), New
York.
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New Advertisements.

on ChrOmo cards (perfect beauties) with
~ name, l0c. Outfit, 10c. Turner Card
Co., Ashland, Mass,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-08-07
Indeed He win.

The man who will read ncwspa,
per three or four years without pay.
ing for it, will pasture goat on the
grave of his grandfather-.lyler Star.
And sell his coffin for kindling
wood,-PrestOn County Journal.
And pawn his shroud for itch
ointment.-Sate Journal.
And sell the coffin handles for "old
iron," and make chicken coop out
of the rough.box, and sell the tomb
stones for railroad ballast.-Rana.
lcha Gazette.
And steal the cents off of dead
darkies eyes.-Buckhannan Delta.
And fake his dear old grandmoth,
for prampting, and then shakes him.
self like a wet hen, and squeezos a
twenty-five cent pieceuntil the eagle
screams.-Brurton iuOuntdineer.
And steal ashes from Il neighbor,
through u fence, on u sliYer,-Kaaa-
C}a Leader.
Andus the ashes for snuff. Grcon-
back League,
And steal his grand.father's body
from the grave and sell it to a medi.
cal college for dissection.
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gro played now with unction-play.
ed in manner calculated to reflect
credit on his New Orleans teaching.
More than once the dancer begged to
be allowed to stop, but that pistol,
held by an iron hand, kept him NOV
ing Had the weapon been aimed at
his head or heart, he might have run
a risk of the mans firing, but he
really believed that the irrate trav-
eler would as lief break his legs as
not.
AT length the visitor went to the
Fireplace and discharged his pistol
up the chimney, and the Major was
suffered to sit down, AS old Pompcy
passed him he stopped, and bent
over and whispered into his masters
ear
"For the Lor a massy's sake, mars,
done ye go for to cut up no more. /
tell yoI know de man! Whough!
who'd ebber forgot 'iml He's Gen'rl
Jackson-der ralo Old Hickory, an
no mistaken
Major Manloy opened his eyes wide.
There is no knowing what he might
have done, but as he was starting up,
pale and aifrighted, his visitor, who
had heard Pompey's revelation, put
out his hand and said, with a smile;
Hold on, Major. Not a word. If
you can be satisfied, l can. Let us
have a bit Of repose-a bit of punch
with it,"
The punch was brought, and as
;oon as the host could regain his
'pirits, jollity ruled the hour.
of course the Major had to tell the
tory of the coming of his illustri-
'us visitor, and through the weak
less of old Pompey the rest of the
Gene leaked out.
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foreman there's no copy, you ugly
little bore" Quoth our devil; "send
him moreln
And our devil, never sitting, still
is fitting, still is fitting back and
forth upon the landing just outside
the sanctum door. Tears adown his
cheeks are streaming, a strange light
from his eyes is beaming, and his
voice is heard still screaming, Sir
the foreman wants some more
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TO.MorrOw.

The setting sun with diving beams
Had walked the purple hill to fire,
And citadel and dome and spire
Were gilded by the iar-oif CLEAN.
And in and out dark pine-trecs erept
Full many slender line OF gold;
Gold NOTES athwart the river swept.
And kissed It us it onward rolled:
And sunlight fingered, 10th to 20,
All! well, 1t causeth sorrow
10 part from those We love below.
And yet the sun as bright shall glow
Tomorrow!
The tide was ebbing on the strand,
-, And STOPPING low its silver crest;
The crimson seaweed lay at rest
Upon the amber-ribbed sand;
Dashed DER the rocks and on the shore
-, Flung parting wrcaths OF pearly spray,
Ihen He'd away; yet turned once more
And sent sight across the BAY,
as though it could not bear to go.
All well, It causeth sorrow
To part with those we love below,
Yet thitherward the tide shall flow
Tomorrow!
Two hearts have met to say farewell
AZ evening when the sun went down;
Each IiIe-sound from the busy town
Smete sadly as Il passing bell.
Jne whispered: Parting is sweet pain
At morn and eve return the tide;n
Nay, parting rends the heart in twain.n
And still they linger sideby side,
ind still they linger, 10th 10 20.
All! well It causeth sorrow
70 part from those We love below
For shall We ever NEE. or no
Tomorrow?