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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
New Feature.

A correspondent of the Chicago
Times telegraphs that paper the par
ticulars Of the hanging Of Alphonso
Davis and Henry Andrews (white)
and Lewis Carlton (colored) at Hill
boro, n. C.. A novel feature in the
execution is told in the following
paragraph
Pools were sold on the result Of the
execution. One hundred were sold
up to the hour of the hanging as to
who would die first. Carlton was the
fayorite with the sporting men, and
$1,000 exchanged hands alone as to
how long he would live after the drop
fell. The next In favor was Andrews.
About 1900 was lost on him. But
little stock wa taken in the negro
Carlton. The rain poured in torrents,
and the lightning flashes were so vivid
that the sheriff could hardly put on
the black cans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
SARATOGA.
The Presbyterian Financial Situa.
ton.
Educational Statlstlcs-.-A Call For
Theological Students.

SARATOGA, May 23.-The report Of
the board on church erection came up
as the order of business in the general
assembly. Gross receipts last year,
SS7,45O; balance from last year,
Sl2,363; number Of churches erected
during the year by aid of the board,
l75, located in thirty-eight States and
Territories and under the care Of
eighty-six presbyteries. To enable
the board to do its full work for the
current year $780, 900 will be required.
Contributions from churches were
larger last year than the year before.
The report Of the board on church
erectiohs was adopted. 1.
The standing committee on the
board Of education reported that they
had examined and approved the re-
port of the board. The total number
of students aided were from 1903 pres.
byteries, and in twelve academies,
forty-two colleges and sixteen theo-
logical seminaries the debts have been
slightly reduced, while only about
half the churches have contributed.
The number is larger than ever before.
The fact that a man who once be-
comes a minister in the Presbyterian
Church cant resign his ministerial
position is a fault which should be
remedied. 1t is a relic Of Romanism
There will be some ministers unem-
ployed, just as you find many quite
worthy women who do not marry. but
never heard it said hat we did not
want any more girls to grow up. There
is a great call for more good students
in theological seminaries.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
Reecher Pleased.


New York Special to Louisville Courier.
Journal
The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
expressed himself to-day as having
been so pleased by his reception in the
Southern cities, which he has recently
visited, that he has arranged with the
Lecture Bureau, under whose aus
picies he makes his tours, to plan a
series Of lectures in the South the
next season, which he will deliver
with the design of deyoting all the
profits Of the same to various South
ern charities. He had expected
respectful treatment in the South,
because he knew that the Southern
men were nstinctively gentlemen, but
he had not counted upon the cordiality
that had been exhibited.
Mr., Pond, Mr.. Beecher's lecture
agent, has written to Jefferson Davis,
making him a aattering offer to come
North next season and lecture in all
Of the leading cities. Mr. Pond is
understood to have offered Mr.. Davis
800 a'night, but he is willing to in
crease his terms if Mr.. Davis makes
that a point in his agreement. There
is little hope, however, of the accept
ance of the offer, as Mr.. Davis Is said
to be ~engrossed with an autobiography,
or a history of the late rebellion. Ii
is believed that should he accept this
offer, his tour of lectures would not
only prove interesting and instructive
to the public, but would be profitable
and pleasant to the lecturer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
SapphO and AsDasIa.

The Contemporary Review.l
| think Sappho was beautiful. The
comic poets said that she was little,
and had a dark complexion. Little.
ness was incompatible with beauty in
the eye of Greek, and a dark com
plexion would also be against her.
But all that we can gather about
Sappho's form leads to the conclusion
that the comic poets traduced her in
this as in other matters. Plato calls
her " beautiful an expression which
most have taken to refer to her poetic
genius, but this Interpretation is
at least doubtful. A vase of the
fifth century, B, O., found in
Girgenti, gives us representations
Of Alceus and Sappho, and on
these Sappho is taller than Aloaus,
and exceedingly beautiful. We have
also a portrait Of SapphO on the coins
of the Mitylen@ans and here again
the face Is exquisite in features, and
suggests a tall woman. Ifit has any
defect, it is that it is rather masculine.
At first one might hesitate to believe
that it is the face of a woman, but
there can be no doubt as to its beauty.
On the other hand, no ancient writer
speaks of Aspasis as beautiful, She
is called the good, the wise, the elo-
dueht, but never the beautiful. We
have one bust bearing her name which
is certainly not beautiful. 1t repre.
sents a comfortable, meditatiye
woman, but | doubt very much
whether it is genuine. And |
am far inclined TO believe that
we have a true portrait OF
Aspasia in a marble bust, of which
there are but two copies, D in the
Louvre and one in Berlin. The bust
evidently belongs 10 the best times of
Greek sculpture, and, as a recent
writer In the Aroheologisohe Zeitunr
argues, can well be that Of no other
than Aspasia. The face is not alto.
gether beautiful according to Greek
ideas. II Is an expression of earnest
aud deep thought; but what strikes
one most of all is the perplexed and
bafied look which the whole face
presents-as il some life. long anguish.
resulting from some contest which no
mortal could wage suecessfulIy-not
without a touch Of exquisite sweet.
ness, tenderness and charity. Could.
it DO the fight in behalf Of her own
sex
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
NIoleska on RigI.

New Haven Registorl
There is one woman who will make
a wonderful actress, and yet she
doesn't seem to be appreciated here.
have seen her only once or twice,
but have been more iayorably i'm
pressed with her than with any young
actress | have seen for some time. She
has a wonderful facial expression and
many Of the points that go TO make up
the frst-class actor. refer to Emily
Rigl, whom | saw in that abomination
now beingplayed in New York, called
Il Assommoir. in which she has a part,
but poorly suited to her talents. If
it wasn't for the faulty starring syn
tenn she would certainly become a
great actress, aud Think she will as
It is, provided she c~ultiyates the tai
ents she possesses 10 80 eminent a
degree.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
LOUISVILLE.
Several Old But Interesting Church
a. Trials.

LOUISVILLE, May 23.-Late last
night the case of j. w. Garfield, who
appealed from the decision of the
synod, which refused to look into the
charges presented by Mr.. Garfield
against Rev. Stuart Robinson, was de-
cided by the assembly, the result being
the dismissal of the complaint.
The case has been pending in differ.
ent ecclesiastical courts for five years.
To-day the assembly was occupied in
another case, hal of Il. 4. Baker,
who appeals from the decision of the
synod of Missouri. MI. Baker was
first a~rraigned before the session and
suspended from communion for giving
a reporter of the St. Joseph Herald
some items Of a meeting.
The case was taken to the presby-
terry and reversed. The session car
ried it to the synod, which reversed
the presbytery, Mr.. Baker now ap-
peals to the general assembly, and the
case is still pending.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
BALTIMORE.
The Case of Maurice VS.. WOrden-
International Y. N. c. A.

BALTIMoRE, May 23.-In the case
Of Bernard Maurice VS.. Admiral
Worden, the jury, under instructions
from the court, rendered a verdict for
the defendant. The case will now go
to the Court of Appeals, on excep-
tons taken by plaintiffs counsel.
AT the session of the international
convention Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association of the United States
and British provinces this forenoon
the committee to which was referred
the report Of the executive committeo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
WASHINGTON.
Subscriptions to the Four Per
Cents.
Encouraging Reports to the Depart.
ment Of Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Subscrip-
tiOns to the four per cent refunding
certificates since yesterdays report
amount to 81 1893, 72O. 1t has become
apparent that the remainder of the
certificates unsOld will not last more
than six days. Applications for Uni
ted States depository designation here
after received will be declined by the
department. aU
The general tone of the correspond
once to the department Of agriculture
is hopeful of revival of industry, and
the surplus of unemployed labor is
growing less. Good labor can general
ly find employment at fair prices.
Many are idle because they will not
accept the reduced wages offered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24

Of the international Association, sub
mitted a report. which was adopted.
1t recommends that in view of the
Importance Of the work not less than
$22,O 600 should be raised, to be placed
at the disposal of the executive com
mittee, to be used each year in the
various fields Of work, in the West
and South. among the cOlored young
men, railroad men, Germans, CONNER
cIal travellers and colleges; and for
work at the central office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24

A wealthy old gentleman living in
Berlin fell in love with the young
daughter of a poor widow. He wooed
and won the girl, aud before the we'd
ding day arrived he made a will leav-
ing her all his property, amounting to
several hundred thousand marks. The
marriage was celebrated in brilliant
style, and the welded pair with their
guests sat down to breakfast. Scarcely
had the festival began before the
venerable bridegroom dropped his
knife and sank back in his chair, dead
from heart disease,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
The Taving DIutrlet Cnse.

The United States Court took recess
to-day, and it is understood the judge
will not be on the bench again until TO-
morrow morning at 10 O'clock. At
that hour it is expected that the attor-
neys interested will have agreed upon
all points at issue, when the Taxing
District case will be at onee put in
shape for Immediate transmission to
the Supreme Court at Washington
CITY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
A Big Drop In Freights from 81.
louis.

ST. Louis, May 3. -Freights to the
'ea.bOard dropped this morning to
eight cents per barrel on -four to New
York, fifteen cents to Boston, and
fifteen cents per hundred on grain to
New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
saturday evening, May ~, 1879

The subscription price Of the DAILY
PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per annum and
500 per month fOrlsSs than one year. The
WEEKLY LEDGER is 81 per snnum-
postage free.
Persons leaving the city for the summer
can order the DAILY LEDGER at SOC per
month in advance, with the privilege Of
changing ~pOstofiee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24

All, do you begin TO notice lust
about now innocent little items about
this lake and that lake, aud the wall.
eyed pike, and the pickerel, and the
black bass, aud the carp, aud the vel.
low perch, and the drumheads, aud
bull pout and thingsY The summer
resorts are beginning TO tell fish
stOries1 Burlington Hawkeye,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24
Ladies

Do you want q pure, bloom
ing Complexion If so, =
few applications Of Hagan's
MAGNOLIA BALM will graf.
lily you to your hearts cor
tent. 1t does away with Sal
lOwnesS, RedneSS, Pimples,
Blctches, ard all diseases and
imperfectiOns Of the skin. 1t
OVercOmes the flushed appear
anco Of heat, fatigue and ex.
element. 1t makes q lady OF
THIRTY appear but TWEEN
TY; and SO natural, gradual,
and perfect are its effects,
that it is impossible to detect
Its application.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24

There is danger for children in
every medicine which contains opium
in any form and we therefore cheer
fully recommend DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup, which is warranted not to
contain opiates or anything injurious.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24

"Scum, gentle spring, ethereal Vile
ness, scum, '-[Cincinnati Enquirer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-24

PARIS, Tenn, May H. 1879.
R. j. q. Miller, Esq.-Dear Sir: In
answer to your favor of the 10Th inst, in
relation to the controversy between Sem
ator Logan and Representative Lowe, Of
the Federal congress, ! can furnish moth
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-07-02
SeIf.ReIiance.

There is no one element in n mans
character that contributes more to his
success in life, wisely says the United
States Economist, than confidence or self
reliance in his own ability. A faint
hearted man is unstable. and will never
excel. Faith in the endeavor to will
and TO execute is as important in sue
cessful business career as is the keystone
to the arch. A man possessed OF bold,
daring and resolute will may be deter
mined in performing what he conceives
to be right. TO men with this never
dying faith there is no such word as de-
feat, and when obstacles present them
selves in their path, it only results in
their putting forth a greater effort to ac-
complish their purpose.
Toll, trial, disaster, gloom and danger
may environ and threaten to overthrow
the most cherished plans. yet over and
above all hindrances heroic soul will
triumph and win fame and honor. The
encouragement that would retard the
iresolute only discover the weak places
to the brave, and, strengthening these,
they renew the conflict with increased
vigor. Timidity creates towards and
never wins success. 1t is a strong and
abiding faith in ones own ability to per-
form that overcomes difficulties that
others thought could could not be sur
mounted
In all the pursuits we find that those
who achieve honor and distinction are
strong and self-relant in their own
powers, exercise faith in their own abili-
ty, and carry out plans conceived in
their own brain. Morse had faith in
telegraphic wires. and Field in submarine
cables, and to-day, in consequence there
of, the lightning is harnessed to convey
the news of the world in every part of
the inhabitable globe within the compass
of few hours. Not many years ago
Edison occupied an humble position as
a telegraph operator; to-day his name
and fame are worldwide as associated
with some of the grandest discoveries of
ancient or modern times. Astor, Stew
art and Vanderbilt furnish examples in
the large fortunes they created as towhat
well-directed energy and determination
can accomplish in business pursuits,
while the eventful life the late Judge
Packer is another striking illustration of
the high position that can be attained
byreliance and perseverance in the in
dividual man, backed by a liberal endow-
ment of common sense. In the ever
widening paths of commerce and the
ever-increasing monetary circles there
are open up before the young men of the
nation rare opportunities to win wealth
and fortune. In agricultural, mining,
industrial and mercantile pursuits like
avenues to attain distinction are present
ed. But fortunes willnot come by chance
nor distinction by hazard; both must be
won by strong heroic endeavor. Back
bone is vital in the achievement of lofty
aims, and nerve and grit are essential re-
quisites in the battle of life. A man, to
triumph, must have faith in his enter
prise and reliance in his ability.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-07-02
The Flaw in the Boiler,

The late Mr.. W, one of the lead
ing business men of Cincinnati, was
strongl y opposed to the use of intoxi-
eating liquor as beverage; and in his
gentle, quaint way preached many an
effective temperance sermon.
He received one day visit from
Judge c., of st. Louis, who then
held the first place among the learned
jurists of the West, and who was besides
a brilliant man of the world, kind
hearted, brave and loyal to his friend
ships,
MIR. W showed him over his
manufactory, and his admiration was
especially excited by the intricate ma
chinery, much of which was of brass,
timely polished-a work of art as of use
That evening the friends dined together
at Mr.. VS. hotel. Judge C.
drank to excess. Observing his friends
grave, keen eyes upon him, he said,
" You! do not take brandy, W--P"
Nor wineP"
81 do" frankly. "Too much, proba-
bly,. But l began thirty years ago. l
drank us boy at my fathers table. l
drank as young man, and drink as an
OLD one. 1t is trlt1ing fault, if you
choose to call it fault, and will hurt
nobody but myself. Ifit has not harmed
me in thirty years, have no cause for
fear"
Mr.. W bowed gravely, but made
no reply.
When dinner was over, he said: "We
had an accident in our mills an hour
after you left. Win you walk up with
mep"
They reached the mills in a few
minutes. One side of the wall had
fallen in. The exquisite, costly ma
| chinery was hopeless wreck. Two or
three workmen had been crushed in the
ruin, and laborers were digging to find
the bodies.
Horrible!" cried c.. "The ma
chinery was so fine and massive, 1
thought it would last an age"
Yes" said W, slowly, "but
there was flaw in it. A very slight
| flaw, which the workmen thought of no
| Importance. l have used it many years
in safety. But the flaw was there, and
has done its work at last
Judge C--'s face lost its color. He
was silent moment, and then turning,
caught Mr.. VS. hand.
81 understand you, old friend" he
said. Il will remember"
How long he remembered, we do not
know. A habit of thirty years is not
easily broken Youths Companion.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-07-02
The stomach CANNON be FreIghted

With greater trash than a violent drastic
purgative. True, such a medicine relieves
constipation TOR the time, but at the expense
of great injury 10 the intestinal canal, which it
both infiames and weakens, thus uniting it
for the performance of its proper functions
Widely different is the action of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, tonic aperient which pro-
duces effects prompt, indeed, but never violent
and conyulsing. The purity Of its botanic in
gradients, its unobjectiOnable favor, its genial
influence upon the mind, and the thoroughness
of its remedial action in case of constipation,
liver complaint and dyspepsia, combine TO
render it a most desirable family specific. 1t
increases both physical vigor and substance,
tranquilizes and invigorates the nervous sys-
TEN, and gives an unwonted relish for the
TODD. A wineglass three times daily is about
the average dose.
A thoroughly good Cabinet or Parlor Organ
is worth two poor ones. Mason 4 Hamlin
make the best The prices are little higher
than those of poorer organs, but it is much
cheaper in the end TO obtain the best.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-07-02

A case involving originally ten cents
for railroad fare has just got into the
Iowa Supreme Court. A passenger was
unable to buy a ticket before entering
the cars, end the conductor demanded
ten cents extra. The passenger refused
and was put off the train. The lower
courts gave him 1000. but the corpora
tiOn has appealed. The costs and law
yers' fees have already amounted to sew
eral thousand dollars.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-07-02

According to the Off cial statistics, the
number of emigrants from Germany in
1873 was 2f,2l7, 1888 more than the pre-
vious year. Of these 20, 1873 sailed to the
United States, l,048 to Brazil, l,7l8 to
Australia and the remainder to the
small South American States.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-07-02

Nothing has been added to the medicine and
nothing has been taken away 1t is without doubt
the BEST PURIFIER of the BLOOD and RENRWER of
the SYSTEM ever known TO man.
This Syrup possesses varied properties.
II acts upon the Liver.
It acts upon the Kidneys.
IL regulates the Bowels.
81 purilies the Blood.
~ qulets the Nervous System.
ItprOmotes Digestion.
II tNOurishes, Strengthens and Invig-
crates.
II carries or the old blood and makes
New. .
lt opens the pores OF the skin, and
Induces Healthy Perspiration.
II reutralizes the hereditary taint, or poison In
the bloodwhich generates Serofua, Erysipelas and
all manner OF skin diseases and internal humors
There arc no spirits employed in its manufacture
ant u can be taken by the most delicate babe or
ny thG aged and feeble, care only being required in
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-07-02
PALpITATION OF THE HEART
WEST LEBANON. March 3 l87g

WEST LEBANON, MarCh 3, 1873.
Dear Sir:-Having been PROSTATE for months
with what my physician termed Palpitation OF
the Heart, and "A combination of other diseases,
l obtained no relief until l bought some OF your
Indian Blood Syrup, which relieved me i'm
mediately. am now in perfect health.
ELIZABETH LEWIS
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-07-02

Cur agent can also furnish inquirers with
many names and addresses of others who have
experienced the good effects Of the Justly eele-
DIated Indian Blood Syrup, and we would re-
quest all in need of "A Blood Purifier orLiYer
Regulator 10 cali and get II pamphlet, aud make
IIch inquiries as they may wish.
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Los, seven Povuds,D Three yv.,1,s.

Allan's Anti-Fat is n genuine medicine and
will reduce corpulency from two to five pounds
per week. Purely vegetable and perfectly
harmless, acting entirely on the food in the
stomach preventing the formation of iat. It
is also positive remedy for dyspepsia and
BosroN, Mass, Feb. llth, 1878.
BOTANIC MEDICINE Co., Buffalo, N. y;
Gentlemen-The lady alluded to lost soven
pounds in three weeks, by the use of Allhn's
Anti-Fat. Yours truly,
SMITH, DoOLITTLE & SMITH,
Wholesale Druupists
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The Best Remedy Known 70 Man |

The Best Remedy Known TO Man |
Or. Clark johnson having associated himself
with Mr.. Edwin Eastman, an escaped captive, long
y slave to WakametSa, the medicine man OF the
COmanches, is now prepared to lend his aid in the
Introduction OF the wonderful remedy Of that tribd
The experience Of Mr.. Eastman being similar 4
that OF Mrs Chas. Jones and son, OF Washington
Co, Iowa, "coUnt Of whose sufferings were
thrillngly1 d in the NctO York Herald OF Dee.
10th, 1878 acts of which are 30 widely
known, and lrly parallel, that but little mem
lion Of Mr. mans experiences will be given
acre. They are, however, published In neat vol
lnlo of 300 pages, entitled, Seven and Nine Years
Anong the Comanches and Apachos," OF which
mention viii be made hereafter Suffice it to say
that for several years, Mr.. Eastman, while cap
hye,eEas compelled to gather the roots ,Sgums,
Nrks, herbs and berries of which Wakametkla's
medicine was made, and is still prepared to pro-
ride the SAME materials for the successful intro
auction OF the medicine TO the world; and assures
The public that the remedy is the same now as
Sheh Wakametkla compelled him to make t.
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LIVER COMPLAINT AND CHILLs.

Dear Sir:-Eaving tried your most excellent
Indian Blood Syrup and found it valuable
medicine for Liver Complaint and Chills, l
would recommend those who are afflicted to
give il trial. Mrs. z. ALTMAN.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-07-02
DYSPEPSIA AND INDIGESTION.

y
Dear Sir:-YOur most excellent Indian Blood
Syrup has given perfect satisfaction when used
Tor Dyspepsia and Indigestion.
THEoD. HAWK