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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01

7 = n UITLVNIAOI WITH UNNAI bhIIAIN'
! In view of the latest efforts of soldier di-
plOmats TO arrange matters, as in the case.
for example, of Commodore Rodgers OFF
Valparaiso, we recall with the pleasantest
satisfaction the sensible and manly letters
of General Scott on the Canada border dur
ing the rebellion of 1887. Out of the burn
ing of the Caroline and the excitement of
the Maine frontier, fever for invasion, to
which the present Fenian ardor affords no
parallel, spread along the whole American
line.i General Scott, though an intrepid
soldier, remembered the Interests Of the
country and its true interests, as. distin-
guished' from foolish sympathies and 'patrf-,
otto pugnacity. Personally he reopened so
excellent negotiations that the Ashburton
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01

treaty was concluded, and oil the best in4
terests of the republic conserved. Indeed,
the success of General Scott at negotiation
was scarcely less noteworthy than his eff
tectivehess on the field of battle. In any
philosophc summary of his life these deli
cate episodes must receive the fullest at
tention. He was one of the few Gener-
ais that had any consequence out Of regi-
Tnpntalo 0...I ItI. I... "...
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
FNUMBERa2S7.l az

scentfous IN p the performance of every
duty, and ofunrlvalled activity and per-
severance. raT.J sar9~rs goT
"And to you, Mr.. Secretary, whom Inow
officially address for the last time, beg to
acknowledge my many obligations for the
uniform high consideration have received
at your hands, aud have the honor to re-
main, sir, -''' .'H.-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
THE REBELLION

When the war broke out, General Scott,
although petitioned by both parties to ac-
cept command of their armies, adhered to
the Union cause and organized the defenses
of Washington. He was now very feeble,
and in the confusion of counsels felt that he
had outlived the period of his greatest uses;
fulness. Therefore, after the failure of Bull
Bun, he then graciously withdrew from the
field of his fame. .H..s.
The following is his letter, illustrative of
this event: .s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
HAcKMAN ON THE RAMPAGE.
He Attempts to 0vercharge, and Finds
His Match.


There is, of course, no class of men
but have their black sheep" in their
flock; but we think we speak knowingly
when we say that the hackmen of Mem
phis have more than their share of this
disreputable character. On Friday even
ing last, hack No " came alongside Of
the steamer Liberty No. 2 and got two
passengers, young and an old gentle
man. The driver took, the parties to-
ward their destination The young man,
reaching within three blocks of his house,
rather than retard the old gentleman,
got out and walked the distance, first
Offering the hackman the lawful fare,
which he refused to take, whereupon he
was told to call at the Office next day for
a settlement. The hackman waited
until the young man was out OF sight,
when he came up and asked the old gem
tleman either to pay quite an exorbltant
fare, or he would put him out of the hack.
The old gentleman expostulated, but it
was no USE the hackman was deter
mined, and would not bulge an inch.
Here the old gentleman informed him that
if he attempted to put him out of the hack
he would certainly shoot him. He had
hardly got the words out of his mouth,
when the hackman called in the aid of
two policemen who CHANGED to pass by,
and had the old gentleman arrested.
All parties now got into the hack, and
the passenger under arrest was soon
taken to the station-house, where a
charge of threatening to take man $
life was laid against him, and forfeit
for his release refused Finding the
position he was in, the gentleman ordered
the hackman to be arrested for attempt
ing to overcharge The gentleman
proving to be an old and reliable citizen,
the hackman was placed under arrest.
This was a flank movement he little ex-
pected, as he now found himself in a
most ticklish position. The gentleman
was very DESTROYS to see his family,
knowing that they would, in all probabil-
ity, be distressed at his non-arrival; and
when the hackman made the proposition
that he would withdraw his charge if he
would do likewise, the old gentleman, for
the sake of seeing his family that night,
finally concluded to do so, and the whole
matter was dropped-both parties going
on their way homeward We desire our
readers to remember that this was HACK
NUMBER Y, and to beware of riding with
such dishonest driver. He should be
marked as man too contemplate for
public patronage The facts in the case
speak for themselves. We have done
our duty in exposing him; now let the
public do theirs by refusing to patronize
him, and by these means we will soon
get rid of these rascally overchsrgers
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
The Monumental Infamy.

Another stone has been laid upon the
monument of infamy which Radicalism
is raising for itself in Missouri On the
10th inst, Rev. B. F. Kenny, a distiug-
uished Baptist clergyman, of Davies
county, was arrested on three indict-
ments found against him by Radical
Grand jury of that county, for the crime
of preaching the Gospel without having
first taken the infamous new Constitution
oath. Mr. Kenny is sixty-one years Of
age, has been a preacher of the Gospel
for forty years, is a most exemplary man
and Christian, and one ofthe most learned
and eloquent diviues in the country. The
brutality of the officer arresting him is in
keeping with the character of the charge.
Mr.. Kenny was arrested at his home,
after sunset, and, Notwithstanding his
age and his protest against the brutality,
was compelled TO ride ten miles TO Gala
tin in the dark. He was released next
morning on bail, to answer at the next
term of the Circuit Court for his crime
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
A WAR OF RACES.
White and Negro Boys Have a Fight
A Negro Urchin Shoots Six Times.

One of the evils of thrusting freedom
on ignorant people is, that they entirely
mistake their status, and generally look
upon their betters as their enemies. In
countries where freedom has been OBJ
tanned by degrees and through education
this state never exists Here, however,
where the negro has been forced into
freedom without his understanding its
blessings, generally abuses it, and con-
clusively proves a man is unfit for lib
erty unless he is educated to it. Weare
strongly reminded of.this by the frequent
fights between negro and white boys
A fight between the ra ces is sure to col
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
Monetary and Commercial
Money Market.

Exchange still adheres to its old status OF n
premium, selling. and a discount, buying.
Time bills are freely taken at the following
quotations: Thirty day bills, l1aper cent. dis
count; fifteen day bills, u per cent. discount
10 day bills, y per cent. discount.
Gold is decidedly on the wane.
The Banks buy Gold to-day reluctantly, at
"a to %, and no demand Of consequence. They
ship to New York. Silver Is buying, 20 selling.
Interest bearing Notes improve as the inter-
est accrues. Dates Of June, 1864, command
IO7; Of July. 1864, 1867 of August. 1854,
lO6; of October, 1864. l0415; of December. 1854,
los; of May, 1855 11zc prem.
City Scrip and Coupons, So to 9Oc.
Mississippi Cotton Money. no sale.
There is a continued good demand for Union
Bank notes at IS buying, aud 6S selling.
Planters Bank notes are bought at 30 and
sold at 60.
Bank of Tennessee notes are dull and heavy
with no der and, though it is now conceded that
all dates, irrespective of signatures. will be &C.
knowledged in iquidating prior to May. 1861.
Cotton Market.
CoTroN.-The cotton market was quite active
this morning. There was much talk as to it:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
VEGETABLE REMEDIES
SEMINAL WEAKNESS CURED.

DR. BOHANNAN'S VEGETABLE ELEC-
IL tuary, a pleasant and palatable cure for
spermatorrhea OF seminal weakness. This rem
edy, which has been used by the renowned DIR.
Bohannan in his private practice for over
twenty-five years. was never known TO fail in
from two TO five weeks. After over twenty-five
years use in private practice. il is now adver-
tised solely for the benefit of the unfortunates
10 save them from the hands ofmcrciless quaeks,
il not from the grave. Price 8 bOx-sent to
ali parts Of the country. For sale at Dr. BO-
hannans Office. No. 20 Pine street. between
Third and Fourth. Established in 81. Louis
IN 1S.E
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
MEDICAL ADVICE FREE.

ALL THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING
N from 'Spcrmatorrhca" or Seminal W cak-
mess" or any Private Disease, or are in doubt
as 70 the exact nature Of their complaints should
send at ence for DR.. Bohannan's =" Treatise on
Special Diseases" which gives a full descrip;;
ton, symptoms. etc. Of all Chronic and
Especial" diseases. as 10 leave no room tor
doubt This valuable work Is sent FRkk 70
any address. Direct 20 DR.. @. A. BOHANNAN:
Nos. 50 and 81 Pine street, between Third and
81 Louis in 1ss7. ap20-3m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
MozARr's Concert, T thursday evening

The sale by Monsarrat, Lanier & Co,
of Captain Elliott's residence, situated
on Valentine avenue, took place on Sat
uTday morning last Although the
weather was gloomy and disagreeable,
there was large attendance ofthe wealth
lest citizens, and the bidding was ex-
ceedingly spirited. Col Monsarrat, the
auctioneer, struck the property down at
Sll, 100 to Mr.. Fred. Theahold, the ia
nous restaurant keeper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION,
THE CITY.
ME M II H .:
Monday Evening. April 20, 1866

OUR PUBLIC EcToRY.-Strangers
visiting the city in quest ofany of the
necessities or Injuries of life, will find
the names of all the frst-class business
houses in the city, together with large
amount of other important information
in our F" Pubic DIREcToRY" column on
the first page of the PUBLIC LEDGER. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
GREENBACKs ARE GOOD,
ROBACK'S ARE BETTER.
CHICAGO

CHICAGO
Wonders never cease. Fragments Of human
limbs are being picked up almost daily.
Whether people are killed and thus mutilated,
or die natural deaths. and are then chopped in
pieces. is yet mystery.
But the greatest wonder of all is the enter
prise of Cincinnati firm, who, not knowing a
better way of disposing of their "greenbacks,"
have completely covered the walls Of the city
with them. "Greenbacks are good, but Ro-
backs Medicines are better" is the cry of every
urchin you meet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
MozARr's Concert, Thursday evening

"WuERF 10 You DRISK ?"-Such was
the question we heard one man ask att
other Yesterday Because, said the
man, the best liquors, wines and cigars
to be had in the city, are at VOLTS Belle
Memphis saloon, No II Adams street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

NoTIcE.-We earnestly request our
friends not to pay more than five cents
a copy for the PUBLIC LEDGER. We sell
to the newsboys at two cents copy, thus
allowing them over hundred per cent
profit on every paper. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
GREENBACRs ARE GOOD,
ROBACK'S ARE BETTER.


CAIRO
The "Leonora" passed down to-day, full
passengers, and loaded to the guards with
freight. Among the passengers VIC noticed the
smiling face of DR.. Henderson, the =" dront cou-
rier" of the celebrated Scandinavian medicines.
The Victoria passed up last night. She
had on her manifest thirty-fve packages Of
Swedish Drugs, ex. ship Kohlon," at New
Orleans, from Sweden. for Prince, Walton a
Co., Cincinnati. The Captain reports business
dull at Vicksburg and New Orleans, and opera
tions in cotton very light.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

ABUSING HIS WIFE-A colored man
named Henderson was arrested yester-
day, charged with abusing his wife to
such an extent that he had to be taken
where he could not lay
His unhallowed hand"
UPON her tender body Henderson took
a different understanding Of his new got
ten liberty. He thought he could beat
his wife to his hearts content, and con-
sequently acted accordingly. He was
arrested by officer Moore, who placed
him in close quarters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
ROBACK'S ARE BETTER.
KNOXVILLE. TENN

KNOXVILLE. TENN
A special from Knoxville states that the cell
ebrated auctioneer of East Tennessee, J. II.
Henry. is fast recovering from his illness.
DIR. Barrow. his physician, is constantly with
him. He is now using Roback's Stomach Bit
tiers regularly. and is thus enabled to take some
solid food.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

SLEEPING ON Cold BED-A man
named Charley Oates, who did not keep
in his memory the commandment " Re-
member to keep holy the Sabbath day,
was found last night taking quiet
snooze on the side walk. Hewas quietly
singing a sonorous solo through his nos
trils, when policeman Lynch came along
and informed him that all operate per-
formers for the public must pay license
in advance The policeman took the
artist to the station-house, where he was
accommodated with the hospitality of
the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

HAD HIS LEG BRoKEN.-We are sorry
to learn that, just previous to the depart
ure of the steamer Marble City from St
Louis, on her last trip, Mr.. Dick Love,
one of the companys clerks, had his leg
broken just as he was going ashore. He
was going off on the gangway, when,
through the carelessness of negro who
was driving in some cattle, Mr.. Love was
knocked down, and an OK trod on his
right leg, just above the ankle, breaking
it. He was carried to his home, when
medical attendance was called in. Mr.
Love is we'll known in Memphis and
throughout the South
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

lect the adherents of both, parties into a
general melee, and in ninety-nine cases
out of a hundred the negro is the
aggressor. Yesterday afternoon regu-
lar battle was fought between some boys
and negroes on Beal street beyond the
railroad track. We do not know how IL
began, but certain it is that stones were
thrown to considerable extent-some
used broken bricks, others chunks of
dirt, and spirit of warfare existed that
finally brought out all the bad feeling
natural in boys who are engaged in a fight.
One missile struck black boy on the
head, and he drew repeater and fired
the entire six shots at the white boys
fortunately hitting none, but neverthe-
less proving that if he did not hurt any.
body, it was not his fault This is the
first case where we have known firearms
to be used in such skirmishes, and we
trust measures will be taken to stop these
"boy battles" in the street before any
thing serious occurs If they continue
it will only bring about a state OF ami
mostly that boy will not dare to go to
school or out of the house alone.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

SAVE Your MoYEY.-You can save a
large share of your money by having
your job printing executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER office. We make a specially of
this part of our business, and, having
the most complete establishment in the
Southwest, our facilities for doing the
best of work at lowest rates are unsur-
passed by any house in this section. We
employ the best of workmen, have all
the latest and newest styles of type and
presses, and give entire satisfaction to
all our patrons, Bring in your lavops to
IL Madison street. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT.-THE BEST BUSINESS OF.
IL fee in Memphis. suitable for banking and
brokerage office. The best location in the city,
ut ID Madison street, corner of the alley. APP
wHITM0RE BROTHERS.
ia23 PUBLIC LEDGER Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

A SUR or CLOTHES SroLEx-Yester-
day one Of our popular river gentlemen
selected an almost new suit Of clothes
from his wardrobe, which Just suited the
occasion, and wore them during the
afternoon. At night he lodged on the
wharfboat Michigan, and laid his new
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

FLATULEYoY--The most common cause
of this difficulty is Indigestion When
the natural fluids of the stomach are Sc
creted in an unhealthy state, fermenta-
ton rapidly takes place, and the stomach
and associated viscera become distended
with gas, giving rise to frequent eructa-
ton or belching The quantity of gas
thus accumulated is often enormous.
The treatment for this disorder should be
careful diet, healthy, wel-cookeL animal
food, and use Robdcks BITTERs and
BLOOD PILLS the same as for dyspepsia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

NEGRO Fun. - Some negro boys on
Market street were having what they
called "fun" yesterday, by breaking the
Sabbath. They performed any amount
of evolutions, threw brickbats, and exer-
cised their lungs in manner that might
have done honor to some bar-room ora
tor. In the midst of their fun, brick
thrown by little fellow as black as
ebony, came "ker-chunk" on the head of
another boy, probably thirteen or four
teen years old, which caused the claret
to flow rapidly. The wounded boy took
a beehive line for home, sobbing loudly;
and crying, I'm going to tell my ma
I'm going to tell my ma We pitied
the poor fellow for his hurt, but could not
refrain from laughing heartily at the re-
dress he was about TO seek fromhis ma "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
GREBNBACKs ARE GOOD.
ROBACK'S ARE BETTER.
PITTSBURG-

PITTSBURG-
Have the people right to think and net for
themselves? Ifso. they need not be told what
is good" or what " is better" from every fence,
or every wall. The people here are unanimous
in their praise of Roback's Blood Pills, Blood
Purifier, and Stomach Bitters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

BAR-RooN OF THE DEs Arc RoBBED.
On the last trip down of the steamer Des
Arc, some robber or robbers watched the
opportunity and robbed the bar-room of
eleven hundred and ninety dollars. This
was the second robbery on the boat
within a few days, as it will be remem-
bered the clerks office was entered and
the safe Of the steamer broken open be-
fore she started down the river
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

AFTER pertaining every other theatre,
Phalon's Night Blooming Cereus is
now pertaining the late theatre of war
Southern orders roll in continuously
There is perfect union Of sentiment
between the two sections as regards this
peerless extract-SPriRQfeld Union. +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
MozARr's Concert, Thursday evening

RoBBERY on THE STEAMER QUITNAN
The officers of the Des Arc report that
while the steamer John A Quitman was
lying at the wharfboat at Vicksburg,
some Iight-6ngered gentry not only
robbed the office, but also the bar-room
of quite a large amount Of money. We
are told it was a cool piece Of work, and
that up to the last accounts there had
been no arrests made.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
GREENBACKs ARE GOOD,
ROBACK'S ARE BETTER.
HAMILTON. c. W.

HAMILTON, c. w.
The Fenian excitement is growing hourly. 1t
is feared by the military authorities mere that
there is large organization in our midst. The
critical state of things demands immediate ac-
ton. The excitement is causing much sick
ness, and the popular remedies, Roback's Blood
Pills and Blood Purifier, are becoming scarce,
and the demand immense. The people have
made an appeal to the Governor General to ad-
nit them free of duty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

THEATRE, There was splendid house
present to witness the second represents
ton Of Little Barefoot on Saturday eve
ming last, and the piece was produced in
a manner that gave more than general
satisfaction - the audience expressing
their appreciation by frequent and hearty
applause. Miss Charlotte Thompson APP
pears to much advantage as Little Bare
foot z" indeed, it seems she has made 1t
peculiarly her, own. This evening we
are to have the touching and pathetic
drama Of East Lynne Miss Thompson
appears in the leading character, assisted
by the strength of the entire company
The house will surely be crowded for
East Lynne has always been a iavorlte
piece with our theatre-goers, and II is one
in which Miss Thompson can display all
her fine histrionic powers. The lovers
of good acting will be sure to have rare
treat on this occasion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
MozARr's Concert, Thursday evening.

BRILLIANT BILLIARD SALOON. = This
magnificent establishment, under the
popular management of our old, we'll
known fellow-townsman, Jos Oshei, has
commenced to give first-class free
lunch every night from ten to twelve
o'clock in the billiard rooms, where
cigars, liquors and wines, of the very
best qualities, are dispensed free to the
patrons of the Brilliant Mr.. Oshei wants
all his friends to call and partake Of his
hospitality al9-lwT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

To Dress MAKERs-A dress maker
who is going to leave the city, will sell
ont her business and give possession of
two good rooms. Apply at 70 Madison
street 3tf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

Sunday go-to-meetings on a chair before
resigning himself to the arms Of Nor
pheus. When he awoke this morning he
found that some individual had fallen in
love with his dry goods, and he had to
call vociferously for some of his friends
to bring him another suit Of clothes
before he could appear at the breakfast
table.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23
MozARr's Concert, Thursday evening.

CoTroY SEED.-Great excitement pre-
walls in our market on account of the
failure of the cotton seed planted in the
States of Mississippi and Alabama to
come up. A great many of the planters
trusted to the old seed which they had
on hand, much of which was three and
four years old. 1t is now believed by
some of our oldest citizens that many
planters will entirely fail in getting a
stand of cotton, which is a very serious
consideration. There is not much good
seed to be had even in our market.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

The MOZART CONCERT. This concert,
which takes place on Thursday evening
next, at the Greenlaw Opera House,
promises to be a grand affair. Many Of
our most talented musicians have offered
their services and will appear on this oc-
cason. Mr.. Mozart has assisted at many
of the benevolent concerts Of late, and is
entitled to "a handsome benefit at the
hands Of the Memphis public. He is,
withal, quite celebrity himself in the
musical circles of our city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-23

GRAND MAY FESTIVAL There will be
held on Wednesday, May the second, a
grand tournament at fernando by the
young gentlemen of Desoto county, Miss,
which will be free to all AT night, the
Philharmonic Society of Memphis, as
sisted by number of young ladies and
gentlemen of fernando, will give grand
concert for the benefit of the fernando
Masonic Lodge, which was burnt during
the war. With the worthy object of re-
building the same, the inhabitants of the
adjacent towns will flock to fernando on
the day appointed and make it perfect
outpouring Of the people. We expect
this to be one of the grandest occasions
that has taken place for a long time, as
all the youth and beauty ofthe surround
ing country will surely represent. Every
preparation will be made regardless Of
pains and expense The Mississippi
and Tennessee railroad has very literally
offered to take passengers going there on
this occasion at half fare. This road has
always been one of our most liberal in
| stitutions, and its officers deserve much
praise at the hands of the people of Mem
phis. Remember the grand tournament
| and concert on Wednesday, May I'd