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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-01-03
Items Of Interest.

Spelling. See 80-cat. Pea S0-Pat.
There is nothing like shorthand
reporter to take man down.
1t is possible for a man to know his
own mind and yet know very little.
Aman's character is like fence-You
cannot strengthen it by whitewash.
Fear is a condition of indoient weak
ness which surrenders us bodily to the
enemy.
1t is perfectly safe to have some men
owe you grudge, for they never pay
anything.
Governor Wade Hampton received
eleven wounds during the war, one of
them a saber thrust.
II is estimated that Colorado's gold
and silver yield for 1878 is in the neigh
borhood of $45, 675, 1868. 43.
Halloo, Charley What's the mat
ter? Training for a race ?"-" No,
Tom. Racing for a train
The savings banks of Vermont now
hold over $8,0O0,00O on deposit an
increase of 81, 900, 900 since 1860.
The Brazilian government has granted
privilege to gentleman for the manu-
facture of paper from the wild fig tree.
"Why should we celebrate Washing
toms birthday more than mine ?" asked
teacher. because he never told
lie !" shouted little boy.
The Memphis yellow fever relief COM
mittee has distributed the funds left on
hand between the four orphan asylums
of that city. The fifteen hundred tents
supplied by the government are to be
burned.
"I wonder, uncle" said little girl,
"if men will ever yet live to be five
hundred or q thousand years old ?"
"No, my child" responded the old
man "that was tried once, and the
race grew so bad that the world had to
be drowned"
Biologists having reported that there
is in Japan enough workable coal to
produce yearly yield equal 10 that in
Great Britain for 1000 years, the
Japanese government have agreed to
grant loan of 81 5O0,06 for the pur-
pose of working them.
DR.. P. D. Keyser, of Wills hospital,
Philadelphia, has undertaken the ex-
animation of the eyes of all tie train
men on the railroads centering in that
city. Similar examinations in Europe
have shown that two per cent. of rail-
road servants are color blind.
This advertisement is found in num-
ber of the Boston Evening Post, edited
by Thomas Fleet, in 1785. "To be sold,
by the printer of this paper, the very
best negro woman in this town. She
has had the smallpox and measles, is as
hearty as horse, as brisk as bird, and
will work like a beaver"
THE ONLY DIFFERENCE.
"kha have it now," LIE cried,
AS he caught huttering bird
"Canst tell me what's the difference
'Twixt this and tune you've heard y
"Why, one, he whispered sweet and low,
One is a bird in the hand,
And t'other, you must surely know,
Is often heard in the band"
On the suppression of the commune
in Paris, 500 boys we're among the
prisoners taken, and it was proved that
large numbers of the murders and in
cendiarisms were committed by them.
They were sent to @ reformatory at
Rouen, and on being carefully inspected
by two eminent physicians, it was found
that 337 were of very delicate form and
stunted growth. They were, however,
among the most mischievous, and all
the children of drunken mothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-01-03

Writing from Greenfield, Conn, Rev.
DR.. T. l.. Cuyler relates the following
marriage incident there in eye olden
time :"
Rev. Steven Mix made journey to
Northampton. in 1896, in search of a
wife. He arrived at Rev. Solomon
Stoddard's, informed him of the object
of his visit, and that the pressure of
home duties required the utmost dis
patch.
Mr.. Stoddard took him into the room
where his daughters were, and intro
duced him to Mary, Esther, Christianaa,
Rebekah and Hannah, and then retired.
Mr. Mix, addressing Mary, the eldest
daughter, said he lately had been set
tied in Wethersfeld, and was desirous
of obtaining wife, and concluded by
offering her his heart and hand. She
blushingly replied that so important
proposition required time for consider
alton.
He reioined that he was pleased that
she asked for suitable time for rehec-
tion, and in order to afford her the
needed opportunity to think OF his pro-
posal, he would step into an adjoining
room and smoke pipe with her father,
and she could report to him. Having
smoked his pipe, and sent message to
Miss Mary that he was ready for her
answer, she came in and asked for fur
ther time for consideration.
He replied that she could reflect still
longer on the subject, and send her an
swer to Wethersfeld. In few weeks
he received her reply, which is probably
the most laconic epistle of the kind ever
penned. Here is the model letter,
which was soon followed by wedding:
4" NORTHAMPTON, 1896,
Req. Stephen Mdr:-Yes.
"MARY SToDDARD."
The matrimonial Mixture took place
on the first of December, 1896, and
proved to be compounded of the most
conOenial elements.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-01-03
A Spinning Song.
nd over. round and round.

Over and over, round and round,
Like gold-green top on crystal ground,
With never a whizz or a singing sound,
The beautiful earth goes spinning.
She sweeps in a circle around the un
With Time, and the year-lopg race Is won
By both-to minute; It's ever done
Aud ever again beginning.
We clasp our hands in amaze, and cry,
"' time to be born, and time to die
Is given to men, but the years go by,
Unending and unbeginning.'
But on New Years morning the people sing
And wall in q breath; and the broad lands ring
With "The King is dead-long live the King, =
But the earth goes on with her spinning
Mary d. Ldta6ury, in Wide Aaodke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-01-03
Coming Home.

Coming Home.
Come, Kitty, come !" 1 said;
But still she waited-waited,
Nodding oft her pretty head
With "Tm coming soon.
Fathers coming home, l know,
I cannot think what keeps him 30,
Unless he's just belated-
I'm coming soon."
Come, Kate r. her mother called
THE supper's almost ready"
But Kitty in her place installed,
Coaxed, "Tm coming soon.
Do let me wait. He's sure to come;
By this time fathers always home
he rows so fast and steady.
I'm coming soon."
"Come, Kit p her brothers cried;
But Kitty by the water
Still eagerly the distance eyed,
With "Tm coming soon.
Why, what would evening be, A" said she,
Without dear father home to tea2
without his Ho, my daughter p
I'm coming soon."
"Come, Kit p they half implore,
The child is softly humming,
She hardly hears them any more;
But I'm coming soon"
Is in her heart; for far from shore
Gliding the happy waters DER
She sees the boat, and cries, "He's com
ing!
We're coming soon !"
Mary Mopes Dodge, in 50. Nicholas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-01-03

Japan cultivatesa 6, 1000, 900 acres,
tenth of her entire area, though
about one-fourth of her fertile area.
She supports population of three and
one-half persons to every cultivated
acre. Most of her people live on fish
and vegetables her great lack is live
stock. Milk is not used as an article of
food, and what few COWS they possess
are employed for plowing,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-01-03
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
Grand Display
Novelties,
TO-DAY,
KRERER, HERzOG & CO.
LEUBRIE'S THEATER.

The spectators at the theater last
night were less numerous, but equally
enthusiastic in their expressions Of
admiration at the pleasing perform
ances of the Haverly colored minstrel
party than was the case on Monday
evening at their first perform
ance. The gallery was crowded;
the second tier well filled and
the lower portion of the house
was respectfully patronized. The
troupe went through their unique
illustrations Of darkey life with a zest
that seemed to indicate a feeling OF
enjoyment fully equal to that express
sed by the audience. One of the most
noticeable features of the evenings
entertainment was the acrobatief eats of
apair of young Zulus, whosesurprising
agility and strange antics are out of the
usual order of things seen in minstrel
exhibitions. The singing ofthe gifted
tenor King was also a most delightful
moroccan, while the harp limitations on
the banjo, by Bohee, was a most
charming musical effort. The colored
minstrels perform at a matinee this
afternoon, and close their engage
ment tonight. On Tomorrow
afternoon at a matinee, the Buffalo
Bill combination will appear. In the
company is a troupe Of genuine wild
Indians, tanned down for the occasion,
and they will illustrate life on the
plains true to nature. The Buffalo
Bill party have always been received
with favor, and there is no doubt but
that they will draw good audiences.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
A WHISKY RAID.
Capture Of a Noted Law Breaker and
MO~onshlner.

On yesterday, up in the wilds of
Henry county, Tenn, not far from the
Tennessee river valley, and perhaps a
nights ride from Paris, a raiding par
ty, under Col. TRAGIC and Capt. Gar
rett, ran suddenly on an extensive
mOonshino distillery, capsized the
brewing tubs, destroyed the pipes, and
other apparatus and spilled over a
thousand gallons of liquor in an en-
bryotic state. The best part of the
work, however, was the capture of one
James Burton, a slippery citizen who
for years past has been lodging vari-
GUS government raiders sent out to
bring him in, and who has occupied
his talents in the night time chiefly at
the nefarious work of making
whisky forhis neighbors and then pay-
ing no internal revenue tax on it.
Something near a thousand dollars
have been expended in efforts to bring
Burton in. His house has been sur
rounded on several occasions, both at
night and in daylight, always to find
the coveted fellow cOnspicuously abb
sent, and the officials feel considerably
elated at their success on the
present occasion. A dispatch
announcing the success of the
trip has been received here by Collec-
tor X. f. Patterson, and it has been
by him telegraphed to the authorities
at Washington. The authorities have
been earnest in their endeavors to.
break up the illicit whisky business.
1t has been largely reduced during the
past few years, and ere long it is
to be totally suppressed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
THE CITY.
wednesday Evening. Nov. 2S, 1879.
LEDGER LINES.

Cotton again tends upward.
Use Self Rising Buckwheat.
Memphis Floral Co., 1856 Main.
Lolita opens here with Musette.
Dressed turkeys at Lytle & Shields.
Self Rising Buckwheat. Now ready,
Roads and thoroughfares are very
dusty.
The Cotton Exchange closes to-
morrow.
The staple took another turn upward
last evening.
LEDGER job printing Office, l5
Madison street.
UseSelf-R Rising Buckwheat. Always
good. Always best.
Shoes of all grades at Big Boot
shoe store, 344 Main.
Important meeting of the Shelby
County Medical Society this evening.
The sale of tickets for the Buffalo
Bill engagement commenced to-day.
First.class printing at low rates at
the LEDGER job printing Office, No. Il
Madison treet.
Thanksgiving day will be observed
here tomorrow by many piously dis.
posed people.
Blank books of all kinds made al
the LEDGER Office book bindery, /;
Madison street.
The Knights of the Plains, is Buff
falo Bills initial play for the matinee
tomorrow afternoon.
SclfRising Buckwheat is Away
ready, no trouble, never fails. Make.
cakes in five minutes.
Thanksgiving sermon, by the Rev
ii. A, Jones, at the Cumberland Pres
byterian church, Court street, at i
a. m.
No sign of a frost this morning. tn,
temperature being as pleasant anc
genial as that along the shores of tn,
} gulf.
:. Cotton sheds are already crampec
for room, and are using the sidewalk
around their quarters for storage pur
poses.
. The merchants are to meet at tn
S cotton exchange this afternoon to tai.
. over the proposed Hatchie river steam
boat line.
Plank roads aud platforms are i
course Of construction around severs
Of our cotton sheds. They are prepar
| ing for bad weather.
{ Our cotton receipts arc now 1902
! bales ahead Of last year at this dat,
and within 1890 bales Of year bcfor
last at the same time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
OURS,
sill the best SC cigar,
AT COINS
PersOnnl.

DR.. j. H. Nuttall has removed to 227
Main st.. under Worsham House. S..
Mr.. R. L. Coffin is convalescent
and his friends now entertain no fur
Their anxiety.
There is no more reliable place in
this city to buy good boots and shoes
than at Marsh & Co.'s, 347 Main.
Mr.. Henry j. Lynn is celebrating
his Thanksgiving to day over the ad-
vent ola little olive branch in the
family.
Captain James A. Newsom left fol-
Washington City last night, to resume
his duties in the clerks Office Of the
National Senate.
Mr.. Louis j.. Brooks, editor Of the
Milan Exchange, one of our most
sprightly and valued weekly cotempo-
aries, is. in the city.
W. Il. Stowe, Boston; j. i. Ely
way, New York, and J.. T. Hardy
Bolivar, Tenn, we're visitors at the
cotton exchange yesterday.
Mr.. Alex. McCortley, the acting
treasurer and agent of the Buffalo
Bill combination, has been in the city
for several days perfecting his arrange.
ments for the appearance Of his troupe
tomorrow afternoon.
p. Cunningham, wagon maker and
general blacksmith, corner Monroe
and DeSoto, with q full number Of
irst-class mechanics, is now prepared
to execute all orders in his line. Horse
shoeing a specially and satisfaction
guaranteed. IS
Rev. John j.. Caldwell, a talented
young minister of Bowling Green, Ky.
being in the city on a visit, was invited
to preach at the Lauderdale street
Presbyterian church, which he die
last Sunday, occupying the pulpit il
the morning and evening. The ser.
mons were both highly acceptable tC
the very intelligent congregation o,
that church. He breaches in a clear
simple, eloquent style, which is quite
captivating. A child may understand
every word and yet the most learned
man be entertained and instructed.
An old hotel keeper who was a great
glutton, resided in North Alabama
before the war and it was a vel
authenticated remark Of his that 81
turkey was an unfortunate bird, i
being a little too much for one mar
and not quite enough for two Now
Victor D. Fuchs, at 80 and Al JefFer
son, has received a handsome lot 0
Shaker dressed turkeys Of all size
and some Of them so large hat threI
such gluttolous landlords couldn'
finish ono at a meal. He also ha
choice celery, wild ducks, yenison AM
other eatablesfo thanksgiving dinner
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
The Same old Stnrr

Is that some poor mortal has been sudden.
ly raised to afluence and comfort by hay.
ing invested q spare dollar or two in the
last drawing at New Orleans of the Louis.
lana State Lottery. Address NJ. A. Dau.
phin, p%ostofice box 692, New Orleans, La.
or same person at No. 3l9 Broadway, New
York city, N. Y, before the next draw.
ing. whicA will be December 10th, when
Generals G. T. Beauregard and Jubal A
Early will have sole management Of the
distribution ofone-half q million ofdollars
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
WOrkingmen's B. and |. Assn,

Workingmen's Building and Loan Asso-
citation will be held on the first Tuesday eve
ming 10 December tho 2d). at * o'clock, at
the office Of the Association IN the Planters
Insurance Building, No Al Madison street,
for the collection Of dues and interest, and
the transaction of other business,
A full attendance Of the members is earn
estly desired, as matters Of grave importance
will be considered.
The secretary can be found during business
hours az the Office Of the Planters Insurance
Comany. J.. LAGRILL, President.
CHAs. II. PATERSON. Secretnry. 67 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
A Real

500 Rubber Shawls or Blankets; they
can also be used as a Horse Blanket, to be
sold fer a few days only at 75c, 75c, 75c,
75c.
We are receiving a great many cheap
goods from New York auctions and bank
rupt sales.
Notwithstanding the financial boom we
are receiving goods at very low prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

To ali who are suffering fromthe errors and
indisore.iocs Of youth, nervous weakness,
carly decay, i9ss Of manhood, ETC., ] will
send a recipe thai will cure you FREE OF
CHARGE. This gresb remedy was discov-
cred by q missionary in sorih America Send
a elf-addressed envelope 10 BEy, JosEPa T.,
ISNAN. Station D. New York City.
e~Od-2-xxx-i&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
GRUBRS. AUSTIN a BERRY,
D2A Main Nlreei. Memphis. Tenn.

We have just received large shipments
Of fresh new goods, and now ready for the
trade. The entire stock Of clothing and
furnishing goods arc offered at cost to
close out by Let January, at Wholesale and
retail Merchants arc especially invited
10 look before buying-828 Main strccl,
Memphis, Team. All retail bills caah. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

Elle New York Shrewsbury's,
the most delicious Shell Oyster,
just received per express by Hem
re- Luehrmann. 7b+
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
FISH! FTSH!! FISHH!
Seessel's Market, 1914 Main. 7Oi
A. RAGGIO,
To the Trade.

Fritz Pfemfert q Go. have just re.
ceiyed a large lot of saasages and fresl
cider in half barrels. 74t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
KAHN & FREIBERG.
Fine Dressed Turkeys
at Schilling's Market,
corner Jefferson and Third. 4

The New York Shrewsbury's,
the most delicious Shell Oyster,
just received per express by Hen
ry LuehrmaDn. 75t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

Fresh Goods just received. New
Suga house MOlasses, Oatmeal,
Grs nam Flour, Cracked Wheat,
P' arI Barley, by &. II. Ryan d Co.,
3A2 Main SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
One Thousand

pounds OF candy given away TO
the children who bought their
school books at Rob YOung's SJ7
Main, last week. Only 100 pounds
left. Come ON, children. 76
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

On. S. II. CoLLINs-Ohice 257K Main
street. Residence, Sl2 Poplar street. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

Fresh Beer and Hot Lunch at
Philip FransiOIi, Second T. Union,
so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

Free lunch daily at
HERMANN CARO'S SALOON,
81 North Court street, STi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

The New York Shrewsbury's,
tlie most delicious Shell Oyster,
just received per express by Hem
~ LuelIrmann. 75t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
ZOE sALE.
LOST.

A friend lost q meerschaum cigar holder,
IA with Roma" in letters on IT,. Finder
will be thanked and rewarded By leaving the
same at this office. 1875
D0INTER puppy. about 6 month"; old,
4 white and liver, Answer to name OF
Jim. Finder will be rewarded by returning
him TO c. b. Clarke, 5i912 Shelby street or SO
Front. 70t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

just received a large lot of fine Temps
st. Louis bottled bccr-the only pure beer
for family use. Fritz Pfemfert & Co, ID
West Court street. III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

FRESH OYSTERS AND CELERY
Received Daily by Express.
VICTOR ID. FUCHS,
30 and Al Jefferson street. 5Sf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26
RoARp.

GOOD board for $3.50 % week at the Popular
VI Saloon, 81 and - Poplar street. Try f..
1884
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

Fresh hhoil Oysters
received daily and served IN every style
at Pelix F~rancioli's, 292 Front st. 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-26

Goodyear's Bonnet B%leachery, $50
Second street. Reshsping ladies' felt hats
made Q speciality. SO
The daily gazette., 1879-07-30
A Market Trouble.

Considerable trouble has prevailed
recently among the tenants ofOdd Fel>
lows Hall, in relation to the occupancy
of the pavement Immediately Ia front OF
the Hall building line. The rooms and
easements are all rented, and as some of
the spaces along the walls have been sub
let to farmers on market days, trouble
has arisen over the rights OF certain par
ties to charge and receive the rent from
the sub tenants. One case was that of
Mr.. McMonagle, the picture frame
manufacturer, who received 50 per
month from a lady who sold produce
close to the entrance Of his store. The
man who rented the corner basement
concluded that it was his privilege to rent
and receive pay for the space thus occ
pied by the lady, and of course dispute
ensued The IN after WAS brought before
the Curators of the Odd Fellows Hall
Company, at their meeting last week,
and was referred to the Renting Com.
mittee, in conjunction with the Presi'
dent.of the Board, with full power to act
in the pI pIemises. The committee will
define the location and rights of each
tenant, and prevent the dispute from
continuing any longer.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-30
A SERENADE.

A. II. A., of Blackbird writes to the
GAZETTE about a calathumpian sere-
made, which was rendered last evening
to gentleman of that village who had
lately taken into himself. a blushing
bride. The bridegroom refused to ac-
knowledge the doubtful compliment and
the Rev. j. Shilling came to his rescue
by inviting the serenaders to his house
to partake of lemonade. This however,
they refused to do, and continued their
serenades until the gentleman with
whom the bridegroom boarded came
out and treated them handsomely,
Then, with cheers for the landlord, and
groans for the groom, they took theil
departure.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-30
Tenth Ward Meettng

The Democrats of the Tenth Ward
met last evening in the Weccacoe engine
house, for the purpose of getting ready
for the city campaign. There was quite
a good attendance and considerable inter
est was manifested in the proceedings.
Councilman John Guthrie was electe d
chairman and James McGrath Secre-
tary. In the matter of securing ward
executive committee, the meeting elect
ed Patrick Neary chairman, and the
President appointed the rest as follows
David W. Hughes, Robert Cottingham
E. Henderer, Henry Witsil, VIM. Camp
bell, Fl. E. Lsunan.
The following committee to select
Councilmaiic candidates and report
Tuesday, August ~, was appointed: W.
s. Byron, John McIntire, David Finley,
N. J. McCloskey, and Myles Burk.
Adjourned. r.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-30
GENERAL EWING sERENADED
AT CLEVELAND,

CLEVELAND, o., July 29.-The Demo-
cratic State Central Committee pet here
tonight, but traneacted NO ybueiAesss
adjourning until tomorrow morning at
o'clock. General Ewing was rendered
a serenade at the .Weddeil H0use, and
made speech in response to q CALL
Speeches were also made by Dufhln
Ward, A. j. Warner and others. Neakly
every county in the State is represented
here and the meeting is larger than ever
John e. Thompson stated that there was
no trouble In the State COMMITTEES, =
had been stated, and the organizations
was perfectly satisfactory to all concern,
ed, and that no charges would be made.