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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
THE NATIONAL PIKE.
A Picture of the Old Highway Across the
A~lIeghenies.

Harper's Magazine.l
The traffic seems like a frieze with
an endless procession of figures.
There were sometimes sixteen gaily-
painted coaches each way a day; the
cattle and sheep were never out of
sight, the canvas covered wagons were
drawn by six or twelve horses with
bows of bells over their collars the
families of statesmen and merchants
went by private vehicles, and, while
most of the travellers were unostenta-
tious, a few had splendid equipages,
and employed outriders. Some of the
passes through the Alleghenies were
as precipitous as any in the Sierra
Nevada, and the mountains were
as wild. Within a mile Of the
road the country was a wilder
ness, but on the highway the traffic
was as dense and as continuous as in
the main streets of a large town. The
National road proper was built from
Cumberland Md, to Wheeling, Va,
by the United States government, the
intention being to establish it as far as
st. Louis. 1t was excellently macade-
mized the rivers and creeks were
spanned by stone bridges; the dis
tauces were indexed by iron mile
posts, and the toll-houses supplied
with iron gates. It's protector and
chief supporter was Henry Clay, whose
services in their behalf are commend.
rated by a monument near Wheeling
Henry Beeson, a former congressman
was also an advocate of it, and on one
occasion made a public speech, in
which he showed the audiences
flexible is arithmetic combined with
imagination-that from the number Of
horse-shoes it would essitate ,andthC
number Of nails, it was better adapt
ed to promote trade than any railway
could be. From Cumberland to Bal
timore the road, or a large part of it.
was built by certain banks Of Mary
land, which were r~echartered in 1916
on condition that they should com
plete the work. So far from being a
burden 10 them, it proved to be most
lucrative property for many years
yielding as much as twenty per cent.
and it is only Of late years that it has
yielded no more than Two or three
per cent. The part built by the Fed.
eral government was transferred t
Maryland some time ago, and the tolls
beams 2 political perquisite, but
within the basr yeag i has been &C.
quired by the counties Of Allegheny
and Garrett, which have made 1t free
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

wersengtged. I knew John asa ragged
little boy about Troy, barefooted aud
b%elligerent, always looking for a fight.
When we we're married he could not
read nor write, and, to tell the truth,
was only a triie better off in the mat
ter Of educational advantages. | told
him he must learn to read and he
said | should teach him. Well. we
established lesson hours. Every night
before going to bed he devoted him
self to his spelling book, and in the
morning one hour to writing in a copy
book. The rule of study was inhexi-
bic. We made it so The morning
after he fought John G. Heenan, when
he was all sore and bandaged. and
blind of one eye as well, | propped
him up with pillows and made him
write.
How long, Mrs. Morrissey, did
you keep him a pupil ?"
IT'LL his fatal illness. Every night
he studied something, and | studied
during the day that | mightIbe able to
help him. OF course, when l say
studied | don't mean in the ordinary
school children's way. After we mas
tered the English branches we took
up history, and when he was pretty
well posted in that we made the living
topics of the day a mattar O. investi-
tiOn-the European news, and the
speeches of great men. Tread them
in the daytime, and John would 60
through them at nights. Then we
took up such books as De Quincy, the
writings Of Carlyle, and, though John
Morrissey was a gambler, and by his
profession made many enemies who
trowned upon him, he was possessed
Of knowledge upon many subjects in
dependent of city politics and horse
racing, which would have put to
blush his sternest critics, had they
been in competition with him.
Did Mr.. Morrissey follow this line
Of study because of a natural bent of
mind?"
II don't think so. He would say,
Now this is no good for me, Susie;
but | pressed him on, and he would
soon get interested. Then he had such
an indomitsble perseverance. When
he found a thing he could not readily
understand, he would master it out OF
very spite. | remember once of his
throwing down his arithmetic, shortly
after We were married, and exelaiming
pettishly, L don't care about these
fractions; they are only part of a thing,
anyway! What's the use of all this
study, Susie?' John | said, if you
don't beat those fractions. you will
never go to congress- oh. that's
your layout for me, is it, 1t is,
indeed, my boy, | replied. Then he
took up his book again, and said, All
right, my dear, we'll go to congress.
And he did"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
PUBLIC LEpeEr OFTicE, }
MrHPHfs, TEvN., Nov. Z, 1879.

- AaN $500
Our money market is working along
smoothly and with good prospects Of a
lucrative seasons business in banking
circles. The volume Of Eastern ex-
change will be considerably heavier
than,last year, aud at the rate at pres
emit current, will return a liberal yield
and swell the profit balance Of cur
leading financial institutions. There
is a moderate demand for currency,
mainly to pay for cotton and to ship
into the country adjacent. Interest
rates are s per cent, with an occa-
sional shading to favorite patrons.
Exchange rates are steady at $40
per thousand for New York and East
ern bills without grace and So per
thousand for three days bills. Selling
rates are at par. New Orleans ex-
change is discount buying and par
selling.
No movement is heard of in local
securities except in Shelby county
warrants, for which brokers pay SOC.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
Influence of Sunlight on Health.

Influence of Sunlight on Health.
Manufacturer and Builder.l
Sunlight is even more necessary to
health in summer than in winter, for
one, among other reasons, that disin-
fectants of all sorts are more necessa-
ry in summer than in winter. The
rays of heat quicken the vital powers,
the chemical rays exert their mysteri-
GUS and potent influence, and the H.
Eliminating rays, independently Of the
others, communicate motion. The
exhalations from our bodies in warm
weather are more eopious than they
are in cold weather, and if we shut out
the light. from our houses we remove
the most efficient of all agents
in destroying what is unwhole-
some. The noxious vapors,
which free admission of air
and light would remove, are absorbed
by carpets and upholstery, and are
productive of disease. Those who are
accustomed to the darkness and damp
ness of close rooms may not seriously
suffer therefrom, but that they sustain
real injury is evident in their pallid
faces, their faced muscles, and their
nerveless movements. The contrast
between them and those whose lives
are passed in the open air is too eyi.
dent to need comment. 1t may not be
necessary 10 expose during tho day
every room III the house to the direct
rays of the sun, but there should be
frequent opening ofdoers and windows,
so that the solar rays may perform
their benefcent office. Bedrooms and
other rooms III constant use should
receive most careful attention in this
respect sick rooms especially require
thorough summing and ventilation, and,
if possible, should always have q
southern aspect. More patients die
on the north side of hospitals than on
the south side; there are more deaths
on the shady side Of any street than
on the sunny side, 4 notable South
ern housekeeper, observing strictly
the following rules during the summer
months, kept her house perfectly
sweet, cool and dry from May to o.
tober. Until 10 o'clock in the morn
ing all the doors aud windows veto
opened wide then they we're closed
until 4 in the afternoon, aud then
opened again until nightfall. This
rule Ia;eht not do in all localities. hut
such use of it as should secure a free
access Of light and air to every part
Of the house at least once a day would
be productive Of good results.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
COTTON EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS..
Standard International Classification. 4

The present stock of cotton at all
United States ports is 6O4,238 bales,
against 479,352 bales last year at this
date, and 1852 the year before.
The total receipts of cotton at all
United States ports this year sum up
1,416,72O bales, an excess of N1,94O
bales over last year at this date. The
total shipments abroad are now 664,
O29 bales, against 489,46l bales last
year at this date, and 3l4,066 the year
before at this time.
Receipts Of cotton at all the United
States ports for the past SIX days
were 175,7 38 bales, against 185,449 for
the same time last week, and 1886
for the same time last year. The
shipments abroad for the same time
this week have been $1,000 bales
against 1O1, 7O8 last year and 7l,7lO the
wear before.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

Mr.. James Gordon Bennett, the
proprietor of the New York Herald,
is giving his personal attention closely
to his paper, which was never more
remarkable for brilliant enterprise
than now, and will speedily make a
trip to Europe, a proceeding that
generally results in an improved bust
ness by the cables, as he uses the
cable as freely when on the other side
as If it were a speaking tube leading
to his editorial rooms.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
GenernI Trnde.

Our markets are beginning to X
hibit a more settled tone than hereto
fore yet transactions in round lots Of
produce have been limited, trade so
far being mainly Of an order-flins
character. This class Of business is
heavy and daily increasing, and as
merchants get into proper working
shape, we may expect to hear Of libe-
raj transactions in all circles, whole
sale and otherwise.
BAGGING-Markct strong and adj
vancing on orders; flax, 9H@9Ac per
yard; mixed, SIC; jute, lie; ties, $225
az 5Oper bundlei Irvine, l219c per pound.
BACON-Shoulders, 5H@5Hc; clear
ribs SIC; clear sides, Sc; breakfast bacon,
DC; hams, 10@llc. Demand good; prices
tame. Mess pork weak at So 80 per Dbl !
bulk clear sides, nc; clear ribs, &c.
Stocks light.
LARD-Tierces, &c; half barrels, ne ;
kegs, SIC; pals. TIC.
BUTTER-Western table, l8@25c per
pound; choice, 26@2sc; creamery, SO@S5;
low grades scarce.
FIOUR-Market weak, with fair job
bling demand. Prices for X, S. so
per Dbl: Xxx. IS zoos 80; XXX, SO 15@,
s IS; family, Sc 50@6 IS; choice, So 739
: 90; fsneg' 81 25@7 75per bbi.
CORN MEAL-Sales to arrive at 81 50
per Dbl; on landing ut 81 60@2 Is; or
ders, 81 rs; market weak.
nnDN fC.1.. 80, oplfra pf f0l uEe Of
55c: market tame; orders, 6O@62c; $50 SKIS
yellow offered to-day, and but bOo wa
bid.
BRAN-Round lots of wheat at $l5 per
ton; sales to arrive, a shade lower per
cwt, SOC.
OATS-Last round lots sold at 43c:
orders, 44@46c.
FRUIT-Apples scarce at 50 00@3 81
per bbl. Lots, $2@2 rs per Dbl: Or
anges, S. 50G6 per Dbl; lemons, So 30 PEI
box. Cranberries, half barrels, ~ ~
barrels. IS.
HAY-Priees for car load lots range
from ST. 50023 per ton, as in quality.
per cwt, 81 15@l % prairie hay sold at
$l0@ll per ton.
POTATOES-In a small way, s. q
per Dbl; in sks, per bushel, 50@55c; sweet
81 35@1 so perbbl; onions, 50 50 per DO
from. store; cabbage, 3 25@$3 so per crat,
and SOS per hundred head; turnips
75c0Sl per Dbl.
RGGS-Scarce and firm az zoe pc
dozen; round lots sold ten days ago at lSe
P0ULTRY-Chickens, per dozen, 2
50@3 for mixed to all hens; turkeys
soil per dozen geese, %@5 per dozen
ducks. 81 so per dozen.
GAME-Venison, whole, 6G7c; sad
dles, l0@llC Reeltoot lake fish, Col
pei Id.
SJGAR-Jobbing ut 9, 10, ll@l1A
hard. i.2@12H.
COFPEE-Ordinary, l5H9l6Hc; fiji
so choice, 10000.
HIDES-Dyy flint, No. l., lS1EG DR..
salt do, l4@l5e green, &c; do salted, S&C
market very firm, gith an upward ten
dency; tallow. 5@5lIG beeswax, 2Oc,
LEATHER-Oak sole, 829Slc hem
lock. 2@36c; harness, 2S@$fG skirting
82@35e; French calf, $4,000 peg dozel
domestic cali. $4,000 per dozen.
SALT.-PeF Dbl, 81 80.
TOBACC0-Per ID 42H@60c.
FRESH MEATS-Hogs on foot, So Z
"a so Ter cwt; dresaed, 5@Ge per pounC
latter for oity dressed; beef 2Gio for for
quarters 4@fc for hind quarters.
SUNDRIES--Pigs feet, perkeg, ~ 10
sauer kraut, 81 % per half hbl.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
Rnslness or tle Conntry.
New YORK EFtlic Of Thursday

New YORK. AEblic Of Thursday.l
Never has theirs bsep 2 more re.
markable increase in the volume Of
business than that which the reports
of the clearing houses now disclose.
The sagge!gate of exchanges at the
nineteen cities eEceeds $1,000, 100000
in a single week ending October 10th,
and the aggregate at the cities out
side of New York is the largest ever
known, exceeding by nearly S9,OOO,OOO
the unprecedented amount for the
week preceding. In comparison with
the corresponding week last year, the
gain 10 volume o. Business is S0.3 per
cent. at all the cities, and 49, per
cent. eutsi@e of New York. San
francisco alone foports q decline, and
at nine of the remaining eighteen
cities the increase exceeds 60per cent,
Deducting San Francisco, the eT-
changes at the seventeen cities o. the
Atlantic States, Outside of New York,
amount to S225,6SO,l29 against SliG,-
65l SOP last year, a gain OF 6l.2 per
cent. Certainly it cannot be said, in
the presence of so remarkable a record
Of recovery from the depression of last
year, that the confidence Of mer-
chants, manufacturers, Investors ol
Spectators, is wholly destitute Of solid
foundation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
How John MOrriSsey Went 70
Congress.

The Philadelphia Beoord publishes
some Of Mrs. John Morrissey's remi-
niscences of her husband, among
which are the following
John and | were married twenty
lvo years ago. 1t was Just after the
Yankee Sullivan fight. We were mar.
ried after he beat John Heenan and,
although in those days when he went
into. the ring | always sent him from
me with the injunction TO beat hia
man my soul revolted at the thought
of prize battle, But it was my great
hope TO have him succeed in life. He
came from California, and visited our
house in Troy TO bring some message
from my brother, whom he had LETT
there, In three weeks after that We
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
Cotton.

The cotton market opened to-day
quiet, with factors holding strong.
Prices of yesterday are well maintain
ed. Sales yesterday 1890 bales, to
spinners, 1900; to exporters, 1900.
Market closed firm at &c advance, as
follows;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY

This Institution was regularly Incorporated
by the Legislature Of the State for Educational
and Charitable purposes, in 1868, for the
term of Twenty-Five Years, TO which
contract the inviolable faith Of the State is
pledged with a capital of 81 zoo, 200, to which
It has since added q reserve fund Of $4,000.
Its grand Single Number Distribution will
take place monthly on the second Tuesday.
LII NEVER sChLEs Oh POsTPONEs. Look at the
following distribution:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

Somebody has collected several very
curious facts about the cost " books
in early times, and, in the iight Of
them, who shall say that books nova.
DAYS are not cheap? The king of
Northumberland, in 600, gave for a
history of the world 800 acres ofland,
and a Countess of Aujou, date not
stated, once gave 200 sheep and a large
parcel of furs for a volume OF homi.
lies, and 100 crowns for a single book
of Livyl In 1920 a Latin Bible was
valued at $3.50, and this was of a time
when two arches Of the London bridge
we're built for less than $3.50. A la
borer in those days had wages so small
that the earnings of fifteen years bad
been necessary to buy the Bible, and
the Bible being in Latin, he could not
have read it after all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
STEAMBOATS,.
Special Notice.

MENrHIs, November 7, 1879.
TTHE steamer MARL1NSPEED having been
J. unayoidably detained by the non-arrival
Of the steamers Katie Hooper and Hard Cash,
will leave tor White river positively az S
o'clock TO-DAY,
JOHN Il, HARDIN, Supt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

Cyrus W. Field s,best reply toTilden'
is the rise of'the Elevated railroad
stock since Tilden sold. The stock
that Tilden sold is worth about $780,
600 more than he got for it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

A London journal estimates that the
Irish in America have sent home to
their friends in Ireland since 1917 not
less than S75,0 200, 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

1t may be too late to say so now, but
some ofthe Ohiopaperssay that Ewing
was a brother in law FISHERMAN, and
for that reason was defeated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

Mr.. James F, Wilson, Of Iowa, says
that Grant a have the Iowa delega-
ton ifhe wants it; otherwise Blaine
will get it,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

Kossuth will Immediately publish
his memoirs, essays and letters, says a
writer from Pesth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
LOTTERY,

A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
"A WIN A F0RTUNE-Eleventh Grand
Distribution, Glass l., at New Orleans, Tues
day, November II, lS79-ll4th Monthly Draw
ing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

p. o. Box COZ, New Orlcane, la.
or same at No. 3l9 Broadway, New York.
Or to ID. L. GILLESPIE,
No. West Court street, Memphis Tenn.

The particular attention Of the public A.
called to the fact that the entire number of ths
tickets for each monthly drawing "a solt. md
consequently all the prizes N each DAWN
are sold and drawn AID paid. Thu IA not the
case with any other company.
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawires ara
under the superviiop and enforcement n
Generals 9. I. BEAVREGARD ana JiiBkI.
A, EARLY, S.wsls
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
CONDITIONS.

The river here declined 2 inches in
the past twenty-four hours, and now
stands 2 feet above extreme low water
mark. At Cairo it declined l inch, with
3 feet ten inches on the gauge. At
st. Louis l inch, with s feet / inch on
the gauge, At P%ittsburg it was rising,
with II inches on the gauge. At
Cincinnati stationary, with 3 feet on
the gauge. At Louisville declining,
with 2 feet 6 inches in the canal. At
Evansville it is falling, with IA inches
on the gauge. Cumberland river de-
clined l inch at Nashville, with II
inches on the gauge. White river is
falling, with 4 feet in the channel
from Augusta out. Arkansas river is
still on the decline, with navigation
partially suspended on account Of low
water.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

100000 Tickets at 80 Each HALF.
Tickets, 81, List OF Prizes.
APPROXIMATION PRIZES

1857 Prizes, amounting to...................sll0 400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted az
all points, to whom liberal compensation will
be paid.
Application for rates 10 clubs should only be-
made TO the home office in New Orleans.
Write, clearly stating full address, for fur
Their information, or send orders BY express or
mail addressed only to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
PUBLICATION,
AWAKE
FOR 1879.
A Pictorial Magazine for Young Folks.
sa.OO a Year. Free of Postage.

T. is conceded on all sides that Messrs. D..
i LQthlop \ Co. have splendidly accomp-
lished what they set their hearts upon a few
years ago, viz: to make a magazine absolutely
pure in its influence, unrivalled in its literary
merit, beautiful artistieally, and thsn u iur.
nlsh IL at q price So low chat people could
sford 20 take it. THREE JOLLY SERIALS.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
GOLD ACCUMULATING.

The assistant treasurer at New York
writes as follows about the accumula.
ting supply ofgold there:
There has been no change in the
movement of gold. 1t still continues to
accumulate in our vaults, while the
amount of certificates outstanding re-
mains nearly stationary. There is really
no demand for gold, and as it is less con
venient than notes TO handle, not only
the annual production but imports
which are likely to he very large this
fall, will naturally take the same direc-
ton. This accumulation in the stock
of coin in the Treasury, in view of the
fact that custom duties are now largely
paid in u. 5. notes and silver certificates
is conclusive evidence of the general be
liei in the equality of these notes and the
permanency of presumption. twill soon
be necessary to use portion of the sill
yer vaults for the storage of gold.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19
A LOVE STORY

A young man mounted on a noble
steed paused upon the summit of rocky
ridge. He eye swept a vast stretch of
country nearly surrounded by the rug
ged outlines of mountain range; to the
west an expanse of water; a broad, state
ly river flows by the city at his feet; at
the right castle stands out boldly from
the dark foliage that hides its FONDA
tions. The last is the youths destina-
ton, and to it he eagerly turns. At a
glance il is seen that he is no ordinary
person; the rich velvet costume beto-
kens wealth, the fair brow and sparkling
eyes indicate the promise of a noble
mind; but the whole face is sadly mar
red by the lack of frmness about the
lips. He is prince, son of king, and
heir apparent to a crown. With him are
few attendants, persons of his own age,
who are watchful of the slightest indica-
ton of their masters wishes. Is it a
wonder the prince is spoiled? The
courtiers, aware of his probable succes-
sion to the throne, and anxious to be in
favor, find il TO their advantage to land
his accomplishments and compliment
his manly beauty. The king. busted
with the affairs Of state, seldom has time
to consider his mental progress: and his
tutors have been careful not to advocate
too close application to study, knowing
their royal pupil would not enjoy such
an idea. The natural result of such
training is proud, vain boy, full of life,
ambition and confidence; but his natur-
ally kind heart and amiable disposition
endeared him to the people.
One day an old harpist came 10 the
kings palace, and sang OF a beautiful
land in the far East, where dwelt 9
maiden whom all loved, and none could
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-09-19

Some months since Mr.. Riddle, sup
erintendent of the schools in New York
city, published book on spiritualism,
and q few weeks later rendered his resig-
nation as superintendent The reslg-
nation was accepted, to take effect upon
the appointment of successor. No sue
cessor has been appointed, and Mr.. Kid
die is still superintendent. This state
of affairs calls forth the following from
the Evening Post: Both tie press and
the public are firmly convinced that Mr.
Riddles continuance in Office is detri
mental to the schools and hurtful to the
pupils, and, therefore, they are not like
~ to rest satisfied with Juggling with
words in evasion of the demand they
have made. That demand was not and
is not for Mr. Riddles technical resig
nation, but for his actual retirement from
the Office his presence in which is per
nicious to the public. That is what the
public asked last spring, and that i:
what the public will insist upon thi.
autumn