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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06
New Light on NapOleOn's We'd
died Life,

New Light on NapOleOn's We'd
Died Life,
The Memories de Nine. Remusat, "
ady-in-waiting to the Empress Jose.
phine, now being published by her
grandson in the Revue des Deux
Moudes, throw fresh light on Napol-
cons welded life. Under date of
1904, Josephine being then Il years
Of age, they contain the sUbjoined
extraordinary episode The en-
peror having temporarily abandoned
the divorce, but still anxious for an
heir, asked his vile one day whether
she would agree to accept one and to
feign pregnancy cleverly enough to
deceive every one, She was far from
refusing any Of his iancies in this re-
spect. Bonaparte then sent for his
chief physician, Corvisart, in whom
he deseryodly placed unlimited conf
dence, and confided his project to him.
If | succeed, he said, in securing
the birth of a boy who will be my own
son, | wish you to be witness OF the
Observation-Disclosures of the empress,
aud to do all that is necessary to give
this ruse all the appearance Of a
reality CQryisart considered the
delicaoy Of his probity compromised
by this proposal he promised invio-
liable secrecy, but refused to do what
was required of him. Only long after,
and since Bonaparte's second marri&ge,
he confided this to me on testifying to
me the legitimate birth Of the king Of
Rome, as to whom un~warranted
doubts have been raised
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06

serve oysters in any other state palat-
able, slowed, roasted, fried or smoth-
cred.
\ colored dray driver named A.
Sanders drove his cart carelessly
against Mr.. Carter's one-horse wagon
on Main street. The drivet, Joseph
Humphreys. ran after him and caused
his arrest. The damage amounted to
FIVE dollars.
l., V. Dixon, formerly of School
field, Hanauer & Co., is now a member
of the new grocery firm Geo. n. Paine
& Co., doing business on the corner OF
Vance and Lauderdale. They keep a
full line of staple and fancy groceries,
and solicit the patronage of their
numerous friends.
Rumors that some of our leading
business houses are to continue BUSH
ness in other cities, and leave their
odd home on the bluffs" have no
foundation, We are glad to learn Of
the resumption Of busincss CT our old
friend Sol Coleman, who is beloved in
our city. and heralded as an energetic
and enterprising business man. He
promises a vast reductionin the prices
Of his cigars, and, as we all know that
theyare the best in the market, he
should be patronized.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06

Nearly every public man had
a boom, or wanted one. From politics
the word passed into general use, and
we had the business boom. The
wheat boom, the iron boom.
etc. A business man remarked YES
terday: Nearly everything has had
q boom except soap, and | am looking
for a soap boom every day." a year
ago the word was hardly known now
1t is in universal use, and one almost
wonders how we ever got along without
It. All this has been accomplished
by a free and untrammeled yress.
Great as the innate capabilities of the
word are, they might have lain DOR
mant hundreds of years longer, as thew
had already lain hundreds of wears, IF
the press, with its mighty power OF
dissemination, had not taken it M and
sent it booming through the land. II
is a good word and answers a great
many purposes. Let it boom!
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The Word {. Rooun.,,

Tho power Of the press has never
been more beautifully illustrated than
in the recent history of the word
" BOOM" 1t was always a good, sono-
rous word, but its latent possibilities
have only recently been discovered.
As applied to Che booming Of a canon
or Of rushing waters, it is e~uphonious
and expressive, but it was left for tho
press TO develop its general adapta.
ton to human affairs, and its special
significance in a political sense. The
word was first applied to the Grant
movement. The papers took it nm
somewhat cautiously at first on nc.
count Of its slangy aspect, but gradu-
ally the word was taken into favor, UNI
til all tho papers were talking about
the Grant boom. Its use by the press
made it popular, and tho people adopt.
ell it. Then there came the sherman
the Blaine boom. he
boom, and miuy others.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06

Calonel Barney Hughes is in the
field again with the fast through
freight line to the East by way of the
East Tennessee & Virginia Air Line
railroad. The immense satisfaction
heretofore given to the public over this
route by the popular colonel will be
guaranteed in the future. The
route is exactly what it
claims to be, fast. No slow
trains along the course; no side
track waits, but a direct aud a busy
movement until the freight either
going or coming reaches its destina-
ton. Read the card in another col.
umn, and then call on Colonel B.
Hughes for anything else you may
wish to know.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06

Many romantic stories arc related
OF marriages resulting from correspon-
dence between strangers. Here is n
story of a pair who, after exc6apgino
letters met by appointment "The
surprise with which she discovered
that be, instead of being twenty
seven, tall, dark, and aristocratic, was
lorty,six, stumpy, red headed. fat and
bow-legged, was only equaled by the
rapturous amazemeDt with which he
discovered that she, instead of being
wlllowy Of figure, just eighteen, with
warm golden hair, opalescent complex
ion, ana blue eyes like limpid lakes,
was SIX feet one il she was an inch,
hfty-two il she was n dav. weiebing
three hundred and twenty pounds, IF
she did an ounce, and with no warm
yellow hair or any other hair Of her
own"
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Fresh Goods just received. New
SugarhOuSe MOinsses, Oatmeal,
Graham Flour, Cracked Wheat,
Pearl Barley, by G. Il. Ryan & Co.,
3l2 Main. SIT
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sTAR pRIFrs.
A Promised Mstsorlc Exhibition.

A Promised keteOric Exhibition.
On Wednesday and Thursday nights
of next week, which is the 18th and
18th of November, a shower of shoot
ing stars and meteors is promised, and
ifthere is no failure to meet the en-
gagcment, we may look for a brilliant
celestial spectacle. Old Tice, who
obtains his information chief
ly from works on physical
science and astronomical observations,
promises to sit up all night to watch
the expected luminous exhibition. A
great deal might be written on the
subject of meteors and their shooting
qualities, but it will be enough to say
that much regarding them is purely
%conjeetural. 1t is supposed that the
majority of them start from
a point far beyond the limits
of our atmosphere, and mainly
from the constellation Perseus. 1t
is supposed too that meteors have their
origin either in terrestrial volcanoes,
or are produced by gasses and vapors
exhaled by the earth, or perhaps are
thrown from Luna's volcanoes, or
again may be of the same nature as
the planets, and exist Independently
The latter theory is most in favor,
though their Lunar origin, also, has
strong evidence in its favor. Owing
to their frequent appearance many
observations have been made upon
them and their altitude is supposed
to vary from six to four hundred
miles, the greatest number appearing
at q height of about seventy
miles. Their velocity when on
their travels is from sixty to fifteen
hundred miles a minute, and while
some may be seen on every clear night,
they appear to return at certain peri
olieal epochs, when they often de-
scend literally in showers. They have
been noticed to be most abundant on
the 9th and 10th Of August, the 18th
and 18th of November, and also nu-
merous in October, December, Janu.
airy, April and June. They remain
visible but a few moments, and are of.
ten accompanied By a luminous train,
while explosions are frequently heard
along their progress sending frag-
ments to the earth varying in weight
from a few ounces to several hundred
pounds, and even tens. Their compo-
nent parts are of nineteen or twenty
elementary substances, but malleable
iron and nickel forms the larger por-
ton of their bulk. Those who wish
to see a grand sight will be likely to
have a fine chance for it if they stand
watch two nights Of next week. II
the nights are clear and frosty it
would. be a good chance for house
holders to keep open doors and win
dows, purify their premises and gaze
upon the expected beautiful display.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06

The business of the Great Western
Despatch Fast Freight Line is resumed.
Goods from the East are coming through
promptly AZ usual. Bills laiing for cotton
ssued as heretofore.
J. NJ. CARVER, Agent,
IS No. : Madison street.
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When Plato was asked to saw what
was man he replied CURLY, IAN animal
without feathers" He could not have
said this of the Partisan lady of FASH
Ion, who is feathery all over lust now
Inc fashions are a saturnalia of
PIumes' They nod by threes ON
Macphnalso shapes; bend under the
burden OF insects poised above nestle
n pompons wave in cavalier flourish
prlstie up IN the wing; form a gorgeous
eiump IN as Fat a piece Of sunshine os
ever swept a forest glade, OF. again
proudly disdaining the hues of %elor;'
Gus things, %contontedly curl about in
ne sober drab hues natural to the
birds they are pulled from,
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SCARF,
THE LATEST. IS
Menken Vsros.

This celebrated establishment on
Main street, opposite Court Square,
has long been noted as one Of the
most fashionable stores in the city for
ladies' and others to obtain drygoods
and articles required by h~ousekeepers.
They arc getting In new goods in large
quantities, and within their list are
everything of the latest, the best. the
neatest, and the most stylish. TO their
numerous friends aud customers they
extend a cordial welcome, and invite
an inspection Of their present
assortment, believing it unequalled by
any in this market. They also offer
their stock at the lowest figures. This
house manufactures ladies' and child
ren's garments TO order. and having a
corps Of first class modistes and dress
makers, they guarantees good fits and
perfect satisfaction in all cases. The
firm Of MenkeB Bros, acknow.
ledge no superior in point Of
quality. variety or volume in their
assortment, and they promise the
public that they will not be undersold
by any house in this city or in the
Southwest. Call and examine their
assortment and read their card in
another column. 1t tells they are in
the field With the latest and tho best.
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More Good Clothes.

The we'll known gentlemen's fur
nishing store Of Johnston & Vance,
No. S05 Main street, under the Pea
body Hotel, are in receipt Of fresh
goods by every railroad train, selected
with especial care for this market.
This firm now offer greater induce-
ments 70 the trade than they have
ever before been able 70 extend. Their
stock il large and varied, their styles
late and numerous, and they can sup
pIy anything wanted, from a pair Of
sleeve battogs 70 q full dress suit.
Abo lmHks, Falises, %crayats, ties,
underwear and egegthing required by
gentlemen q the most fastidious
ts1leA
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OWEN LILLY,
CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER,
~ ADAMS STREET.

has reopened with a full line of carfiages,
phaetons roekaways, buggies, etc, all Of
his own manufacture, and which he will
cell at bottom figures. 50
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Hresln Nhell OYsiers
Notico 10

received daily and served II every style
ut Felix Francioli's, 292 Front st. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06

BTyEon a. Camp received $50
TOiis oT carpet fiils week. as well
Is . large assortment Of furni-
fure o. eyeTy description. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06

MI0aukee and Memphis Beer, and Hot
Lunch. p. FraHsiot, Union and Second. 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06

Returned mud Iu FuiI Blast.
Cohen, the Halter, Iins returned
from ~ louis with n splendid assert.
meat 81 Gents, Youths, md Chill
dTen's Hats, Caps aud Turbaus. The
latest Hobby styles. ladies invited
70 lock - our c%iiidron's Hat Depart
meat, gniest stIH Hats ~ 0Teht ya.
rlsiy. sfsison's hne son fcit Hats,
the best made. Gail and examine the
stock.
COIIET, THE HALTER,
80 HAHN street, snder fhe wOrshnin
81 HOgss,
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PROFESSIONAL

I u. COLEMAN. Justcs q the Peace,
y. Notary Public lni Comuisipnar oi
Deeir. special attention rigen % collections
In the county. Oace ~ Frost IT, lis-i
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LOST.

UlHE foli1Eing Shelby county Warran,s
have been lost; No. II .9i3, $3.50; No.
1875. $40: No. 1885, SIS. 20: no. la.55l.
s1f.lo. No. T.. 40.
The public Is hereby cautioned MOTTO trade
FOR any Of the ADORE WarIsgts A. I will apply
for duplicates. j0IS SPELMAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-06

RoBEETsoN's Business College will re-
open Monday, November 10. SIT
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FOR RENT.

MICE suit og furnished rooss uitheat
IN board. ADplyat $50 y = MADDOX 81.
MI residence. corner Shelby nnd Huiing
vi streets. Apply No. A2sbelby street fnr
Information. lB7 ST O. a. ECkFRLl.
TN the Plantors In suranes Building. a.,
i eDmn,iio1s OH ees and tleeoina r0ow5.
with all modem i'm pr0vcmeuU. and thor
sughly aired and cleaned since the epidemic.
nFFTCE No Q. formerly oeruyied by the
" Mechanic md Traders Bank. SAFE and
hxtnres 70 with the Office. AYnlv 70
Hat a. b. CROCKETT. Agent
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Fast Freight Line.

Try COHN,s BarreI cigars-5 Tor 25c
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GarsBs, Arms II Berry 323 Main
street, Memphis va orc opening and
offering for sale . large stock Of fresh
new clothing lust received, % worry low
prieo wb,.asale and rtail. %
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nRY slab wood a; ouf mill ia navy yard.
II est R. l.. COcdkAN
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Returned aud IN PuiI Blast.

d. = H. CotLfss-OMce 2j7H Main
,.re4 Ra.IAeles 2l2 PopIsr ,ireet. u
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WANTED.


TWENTY frs.-class Dress Makers. Apply
i to MADAME bMITHE,
NJ Ncnken PrO4hers.
TNO bus seed-oot'0n, for which foe highest
i market price will be paid Csi ar
MEMPHIS GIN.
1885 Erehange street.. rear river.
GITUAfION By = grst-riass boohkceper.
y Beat Of reference. Addrtss A.. H.. this
efice. 5f
UNHE PUBLIC TO KNOW that yin 10, be
J. responsible Tor any bins bsurhf by any one
connected with the LRDgKg Oflee 6T cut " H.,
aud will not allow Eueh bills in settlement 81
ny accounts ualeas accompanied ~ iuT Wit
en- order.
Slt Z. WHITMORE.
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ONE tnrse dorse FoWsr engiae and boiler.
" in gooi order. n, SEGSSEL, SIR, n
son, cor. aefe-sDn and Sselpd. 1907
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A FONl % 5Q Pounds long primer in good
n condition, with all necessary +" sorts"
uled about ons year; spitahie foF A country
ohee. For sale CHEAP by i'm nealateappli-
eationto this oise. 81
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aid rYPS. better than Babb,st metal 70
" light, fat running machinery, 81 thi
oSre Ell
The Newtown bee., 1879-04-15
4 HOME TOR THE POOR.

4 citizen of this town who is in favor of providing q permanent homo for the aged and infirm town poor, informs us that he will be one of one hundred to give twenty-five dollars for the purpose of purchasing 0 home for the poor. It i4 well-knOwn that few weeks ago the question of Town Farm, was agltated and voted upon at a special town meeting and the proposition defeated. Itwas evi- dent that the people of NeWtOWn desireC! to give its poor good treatment and OppO- sition to the Town Farm was because it increased the expenses of keeping the poor and the unfortunate, and the un- favorable reports from towns that had adopted the system.
 The suggestion of the gentleman to let the purchase bCmaIe by contribution and the property given to the town or placed in tlc hands of trustees, is one that we trust the friends of the poor will consider carefully. The suggestion to purchase a home for the poor has been made in good faith, and the name and the money will be given, should any signify by a line sent to this office their desire to add their names to the list.
 It is optional as to the amount given as some might not feel able to give S25 while others would desire to give more The idea is to give all persons an Oppor- tunlty to contrib Ite to this charitable and worthy object. We invite all those who desire to express themselves through the columns of the BEE to do so, and we will try und give space for them. The num- Der Of poor persons at their present To- cation in Palestine, under the care of MT. Saml J. BOtSfOld, is twcnty-fOur, all of whom will be transferred to ZOar, by MT. E. J. Morris, who will provide for them for the next three years.
The Newtown bee., 1879-04-15
THE GRAND AR1IYRECEpTTON.

1 The grand army reception in Dan i bury Thursday eVcninGwas asuctcss. The Elias Howe Post of Bridgeport, COmman- der Logan, and the Custer Post of Sandy l Hook, Commander Vile, put in an ap- pearanco notwithstanding the rain. By
 the way the Grand Army did not know when the arrangement was made that the
 fire boys had fixed oil the same day for an
 Overland journey to Newburr 10 visit
 their liremcn brethren or they might
 nave known that it would rain Despite
 the rain quite a crowd was on the
 street when they arrived. They were
 met at the HousatUnic depot on the ar
 rival of the special train by the Danbury
 G. A. R's. and escorted to the rooms of the James E. Moore Post where they
 were formally welcomed by Commander
 Ryder in short happy address. There
 were addresses by Commander Logan,
 Commander Vile, Commander Fowler,
 by Capt. Coates of Bridgeport who cap- tured the audience by his eloquenco and
 humOr, "Josh. White, Scrgt. Porter and Staples of Bridgeport, Nate. Benedict and Saml Main of Danbury, and Cen. Chase of New Haven. Three tables were set accommodating some two hundred at one sitting and they were well filled, it would
 be conventional to say they groaned under the load of good things prepared by the Danbury ladies, and the Grand Army know just what to do under such crcum- stances and they did it. It pleased the providers to see them testify to their aD- preciation of their efforts. A iovial time was had while the inner man was being cOmforted. The Glee Club gave some excellent songs in their happy manner. Taken altogether few entertainments ef the kind in DanburV have been more suO- ceSSIul HORACE.
The Newtown bee., 1879-04-15
HOUSAT0NIC RAILROAD.
WAIVER ARRANGEMENT, commencing Nooe

WINTER ARRANGEMENT, commencing Nopem.
 ber llkh, 1875.
 asscngor Trains leave NcwtOwn, going North, at lolt .. ht., and 033 r. m. Gumg South, at f'I9 aud ll.i0 t. n. and 455 D. ni.
 Express Freight Trains going North, leave Ut l2i0 ?. m,, and T,25 p.m. Through Freight at lo35 ?. m, Going south, MIX Train ut 725 D. m. Sun day MILK Train ut 7,I5 F. m.
 lO47 a. m, and 5.33 T. Trains connect at Brookhald Junction with trains for DauburN.- - 1OiI a. Ill. Truin makes close connection At state Limo with E. x A. fast train for Albany, With through car, arriving at 25Op. nl., connecting Wtth tho popular Chicago and St. Louis Express Tor the West, S.33 D. m. Train makes close connection at Stato Limo lor Albany and the West, arriving Ill Albany at 10l0 D, m.
 Passengct Trains leave Hawlcyvle, going North at l0.5f a, m. and 5.4I p, m. Going South, ut 1.j5 a. m, II 50 a, m., and t.i5 D.
 1O.5f Il. Ill. and 54l ?. m. Irai ms connect at Bruokhold Junction with trains for Danburyi also for Albany and the West.
 Express Freight, going North. at l.2O anI 15o D. m, Through Freight at lO.55 D, m.
 Milk Train, going south, at f05 D. m Sunday MIX Train at TJ0 D.
 AGlk aud Freight Trains have passenger ac@omo- 'datiun.
 PtsaenIar trains connect with Shepaug k. E. to and from Lit ,hneld. At Canaan with ct. West. R. R. Through tickots sold aud baggage checked. from Nawtowu for Albany, Saratoga Buffalo, Suspeu- sion Brlpe or Niagara Falls, Chicago, St. Louis ana principal points west. From Hawloyvills for Albany Saratoga Buffalo. Suspension Bridge Niagara Falls,
 l.. E, SrIldSON, Acting Superintendent. Bridgeport Conn. Nov. Il l6fS.
The Newtown bee., 1879-04-15
PARLOR ROCK GROFE.

This faT-famed Inland Summer resort for family parties, Sunday school excur- sions and picnics, is situated upon the line of the Housatonic Railroad and the banks of the Pequonnock River within miles from Bridgeport Here nature and art i'll perfect harmony unite, blending the beauties of both to such an extent as fairly to captiv2te poor weary mortals, who for awhile desire seclusion from the turmoil and bustte of the world. Truly the beauties of this delightful region must be seen to be fully appreciated. Cars run directly to the Grove where throughout the grounds, upon elevations commanding the finest views, notably among these the Path by the River, ; are scattered rustic seats. A large pa- vilion for dancing occupies the centre with fountain playing, croquet grounds, stands for refreshments, tables, store and cook houses and swings, in the imnledi- ate vicinity This spot is sIngularly wild and romantic, occupying high ground, while below in the dim distance may be seen rapidly approaching, winding through rock cuts and around graceful curves, the fast passenger trains of the Housatonic k. R. "New Line, shortest quickest and cheapest route from Bridge port, making sure and close connections for Albany, (through car,1 Saratoga, Buff falo, Suspension Bridge or Niagara Falls and the far West.
 Descending winding staircase ap- proachee are made to the picturesque spot from which Parlor Rock derives it's name. An immense rocky platform with oyerhanging bollders forming | com plete parlor, with fapii falls, cascades, and the beautiful stream spanlled by q romantic bridge together with quiet and secluded hooks, render this region per fectly charming. For cheapness of trans portation. superior accommodations, pure air, clear water from neighboring springs, fine scenery, together with it's easy access sibility to Bridgeport, Parlor Rock Grove stands unrigalled for the purpose men, tioned. Grounds secured and all necas- sary arrangements made for parties. large or small, on the most advantageous terms at u7efiAtendent's' Office of the Housatonie Railroad Co.,, Bridgeport,
The Newtown bee., 1879-04-15
EASTER SER VICES.

Last Sunday the services i'll tie several churches i'll town, were as usual very inter- esting and the floral decorations exceed ingly beautiful. The attendance, was large at all the churches, especially so at St. John's Chapel, Sandy Hook, the ocea- sion being the close of Rev. r. ". Bar nett's ministry in Trinity Parish. The ordinance of baptism was administered to five little children. The children were those of MT. J. H. Warner, Dr. R. N. Betts, Mrs. Botsford and MT. Charles Hobart. MT. Barnett in referring to his three years ministry, said that it had been pleasant to him and that his congre- gation had exhibited their appr eciation of his labors in many ways, and that he parted with them with much regret