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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-08

LARCENY OF LEAD PIPE.-A lad, about
Is years OF age, was arrested last night upon the
charge of stealing some lead pipe, leading from
the yard to the bathroom. The accused had
cut some of the pipe off in the morning, and
had returned in the evening for more. He was
seen by the lady OF the house and fled. In his
fight he dropped card, upon which was printed
the name OF his employer, and his place OF busi-
ness. This led to the arrest OF the defendant,
who was held to answer.
LARCENY.-This morning Adam Water
ford an0 John Nichols, two colored men, were
arraigred before Alderman Hurley, charged
with the larceny OF cotton from their employer
at Water and Market streets. They had stolen
at different times about two bales OF cotton,
The accused were he Id % answer.
EXPLOSION OF A LANuP.-About halt-past
six O'Clock last evening lady named Allen, re-
siding on Fourth street. below Jefferson, was
severely burned about the body and arms by the
bursting of q coaholl lamp. She was endeavOr-
ing to uln up the WICK, bu5 instead OF that turned
it down into the body oil the llmp
ARREST OF A SNEAK THEF.--A colored
man, giving the name Of George Metier, was
arrested yesterday, in cigar store at Tenth and
Sergeant streets. He was caught behind the
! counter in the act OF robbing the money drawer.
He was committed by Alderman Jones.
LARCENY OF A BOoK.-John T. praIl was
| committed yesterday afternoon in the sum OF
! 5000 to answer the charge of the larceny OF n
book from the auction store OF NJ Thomas "
| Son, South Fourth street.
SLIGHT .FIRE.-About 6 O'Clock last even
ing slight fire occurred at j. l.. Fultons coach
factory AT T@entieh and Pine streets. The
damage was slight
BADLY BURNAD.-Mrs. Allen, aged 80
years, residing in Fourth street, below eferaon,
| was badly burned about o'clock last evening
| by the explosion of a coa oil lamp.
THE COMBINATION sale of Oil PAINTINGS tales place
this evening at ScOtPs Ait Gallery, No. 1920 Ches-
/ nut street. commencing at u clock, when many
rare works of art will be sold without reserve We
advise our readers TO attend the sale.
l The 'FLoRENcEY SEwING MACHINE -fhs popu
lar Sewng Machine has no nyal in the world Ii
performs the finest and best work with the greatest
ease and facility and every machine sold is war.
ranted to give satisfaction or the money wlll be
refunded The rooms OF the agent for this excellent
machine are daily thrOnged with customers. Call
and examine, No 68J Chesnut street,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-08

LARCENY OF A BooK.-John T. prall was
committed yesterday afternoon in the sum OF
5000 to answer the charge Of the larceny OF a
book from the auction store OF NJ. Thomas u
Son, South Fourth street. m o.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-08

SLIGHT 'FIRE.-About o'clock last even
ing slight fire occurred at j. l.. Fulton's coach
factory, at T@entie'h and Pine streets. The
damage was slight.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-08

BADLY BURNAD.-Mrs. Allen, aged 80
years residing in Fourth street, helowJ Jelfer,on,
was badly burned about o'clock last evening
by the explosion of a coM oil lamp.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-08

man, giving the name Of George Metler, was
arrested yesterday, IN "a cigar store at Tonth and
Sergeant streets. He was caught behind the
counter in the act OF robbing the money drawer.
He was committed by Alderman Jones.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12
Editorial Brutus,

An editor out West indulges in the
following talk to his delinquent subscrib-
ers and patrons. The famous speech ot
Brutus on the death OF Ca sar. as render.
ed by Shakespeare, is made to do new
service in this amusing travesty
Hear US for our debts, and get ready
that you may pay trust US. we are in
need, and have regard for our need, as
you have long been trusted ackn owledge
your Indebtedness, and dive into your
pockets that you may promptly fork over.
If there be any among you-one single
patron-lhat don't owe US something,
then to him We say. step aside consider
yourselfa gentleman. 1.-THE rest wish to
know why We dun them, this is our
answer; not that we care about our
selves, but cur creditors dues. Would
you rather that we went to Jail. snd you
go free, than you pay your debts to keep
US moving? As We agreed, ve haze
worked for you as We contracted, we
have furnished cur paper to you but as
you don't pay, we dun you. Here are
agreements for job work, contracts for
subscriptions, promises for long credit,
shd duns for deferred payment. Who is
there so stiDgy that be don't take the pa
per? Ii auy, be need not speak. for we
don't mean him. Who is there so green
hat he don't advertise If any, let him
slide; he amt the chap, neither. Who
; there so mean that don't pay the
]rinter ? If any. let him shout, for he's
be man we're after. His name is
legion, and he's owing us for one, two,
hree. four, Eve, six years-long enough /
o make US poor, and him rich at our ex
iense."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12
The Southern Relief Fair.
ITS APPROPRIATION FOR MISSISSIPPI.


This noble undertaking OF the ladies o
Maryland, Of which we have copied brie
notices from time to time, say the Jack
son News, has been crowned with a sue.
cess which must be in the highest degree
gratifying to the arm-heared promoters
OF the enterprise, having nett d the sum
of one thousand dollars Respecting the
disposition Of portion Of it we are hap
Py to be permitted to copy portion Of a
letter received by Gov. Humphreys. en-
closing check for part of the amount
and requesting advice AS TO the proper
direction to be given to the remainder.
The ladies of Maryland have recently
held fair in Baltimore, called The
Southern Relief Fair" to aid the suffer.
ing people OF the South, those rendered
destitute by the late war. We have di.
Ylded one hundred thousand dollars be-
twen the Confederate States. A commit
tee of three ladies. selected from cur As
soclaion. will distribute the fund given TO
each State. Mississippi has ffeen thou
sand dollars, Mrs Peyton Harrison, Miss
Dora Hoffman and myself being the la
dies IN charge Of this fund
Anxious to give very prompt relief to
the very destitute, those perhaps waning
ing food at this lime, we send you the
sum of five thousand dollars 10 be deyo-
ted to this purpose We very particularly
desire 10 help the widows aud orphans Of
Confederate soldiers, and the disabled
soldiers, and those who have lost ALL by
this war.
The writer OF this letter is Mrs. Char
lotte V. Latrobe, wife Of John H. B. Lat.
robe, Esq, Of Baltimore. and daughter
of the late Gen. F. L, Claiborne of Mis-.
sissippi. Her son, Col. osmun Latrobe
was Gen. Longstreets Adjutan. and In
spector General.
How deep an interest she felt in her
native State, many recipients of her kind
ness during the years just pas can warm
Iy testify, though her exertions were not
confined to them. Indeed, durinp the
progress Of the war her name became a
household word far beyond the sphere Of
her acquaintance.
Governor Humphreys has assured the
committee that as soon as the returns,
which are to be made By the Board of
Police. come in, he will give them all the
Information they desire, and thus concludes
lis letter of acknowledgement
In behalf Of The people Of Mississippi / ,
'eg 20 tender yoG. and through yon the
obie ladies of Mary and, our heartfelt j,
hanks for this municent donation and l.
his kind sympathy for our beloved South,
nd to assure you Of our humble and a
arnest prayer to the Great Giver of all :
ood for the continued prosperity and ,
appiness OF the people of Maryland.
Gratefully and affectonately. u
Your ub't serv't p
BFNJ. G. HUMPHREYS. d
Governor Of Mississippi, ii
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12
GEORGIA.

A man named Mccormack was sho
dead at Macon the other day by Mr.. Jno
Harrington. WHOM be attempted to rot
in bis own house.
AT Augusta. recently, James Tau'
made an assault upon Capt. Bryant of the
Freedmen's Bureau. striking him several
times on the head and stunning him. The
assault was unprovoked, and grew out Of
mere ofense, taken by Taut at Captain
Bryant's action in reference 10 an attempt
TO get the people to decorate the graves
of the Union dead with flowers. Taut
was arrested and held to bail to appear
before the Recorders Court.
At the iremen's celebration in Atlanta,
recently. a difficulty occurred between the
whites and some colored persons. A
large crowd Of negroes gathered around,
and there was every prospect of gen.
eral fight when detachment of colored
troops arrived, dispersed the rio ters and
restored order.
Gen. Tilson, Frecdmen's Bureau Com
missioner for Georgia, describes the south
western part Of the States as quiet and
orderly except Stewart county. Every
thing works well in Middle Georgia. also
IN the river counties 10 the eastern part
of the State considerable lawlessness still
exists. He expects great food Of emf
grafton into Georgia next fall.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12

/ In the Methodist Conference, at New
OAeans, Thursday. the past, rate was ex.
tended to four years. There were Ss7.
600 appropriated for the support Of Bi>h-
ops Tire Missouri and S.. Louis Confer
ences were granted the privilege TO di,
vide. The revision Of the Discipline has
been very extensive. The report Of the
Committee on Education declined 10 ac,
eept the phonetic system. and recon-
meuds an institute for the education Of
young ministers, and also to establish Bib.
lical schools in connection with colleges
already established. No ore shall be
admitted into Conference without GER
Ii6ca,e from the Examining Committee.
The mex, General Conference will be held
at Memphis, Tennessee. on the 6rst We'd
Desdsy in May. 1870. The Conference
then adj ,urned SINE DIE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12
A Good Hit.

The following racy examination of
candidate for admission 10 the bar i
taken from the Western Law Journal
and is decidedly good bit. The ex
sminaiion commenced with
DO you smoke sir 2
/ do SIR
Have you a spare cigar =
Yes, sir Extending a short six
Now. sir, what is the first duty of a
/ lawyer p
To collect fees
Right. What is the sec md 2
To increase the number of bis clients.
When does your position toward
your client change?' .
When making bill Of cost
Explain
We then occupy the antagonistic po-
sition. | assume the character of plaint-
if. and he becomes the defendant
a suit decided, how do you stand
with the lawyer conducting the other
side p
Cheek BY jOwl.'
Enough, sir; you promise to become
an otnameut- TO your profession. and l
wish you success. Now. are you aware
Of tie duty you owe to msr
Perfectly
Describe it,
1t is to invite you to drink
But, suppose l decline ?
Candidate scratches bis head.
There is no instance Of the kind on
record. l cannot answer tbat question
You are right; the confidence with
which you make the assertion shows you
have read the Law attentvely. Let's
take The drink, sud will siga year ear
Iifeste.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12

~fhs fossil remains OF q gigantic
bird, estimated to have stood Is feet high.
have been discovered 10 some beds Of
limestone At Nelson, IN Eew Zsslsud.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12

~A letter from Gen. Wade HsUp-
ton was read 10 the o. s. Senate on the
Alb. denying Gen. Shernau's assertion
that be Hampton. burned Columbia S.
c.. and asking the appointment Of spec.
ial sonni.ie. 70 ipvsvsigsts 'hs suh'ees.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12
CONGRESS WARNED,

The Constitutional Union, published a
Washington, in its issue of Wednesda,
contains an article on Congressional &C,
ton IN the following words:
"These men had better beware lbes
are not legal Congress, but an uncop
s'tclionaI body Of usurpers. The country
feess1hst the one great error Of The Presi
dent was in his ever organizing them
at all. In their self imposed rump con
dilion, they bad no claim for recognition
as an Official body from an honest man,
or any other branch of Government
We doubt whether the Supreme Court
will ever affirm any of their acts to be
valid. This thing Of Congressional fa>
naiicism and treason ought 10 be done
away with. The American Congress
now is the fac smie of that rump Parlia.
meni which stuul in the noslrils of all
good men. and which Cromwell kicked
out of doors, and served them Just right.
4 little Cromwelian pluck is just the
thing needed now. and there are 1000.
900 Democrats at the North who would
face that kind Of pluck with a good deal
Of relish inst now. The issue should be
uiued at once"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12

q D0Z. HANDSAWS;
= doz. Axes;
doz assorted Planes;
doz Brace aud Bis:
dor Steel Hammers and Hatchets;
la Coal Oil Lamps, assorted;
$500 rolls Wall Paper;
Just received and for sale BY
NoSBY, RICHARDS co.
Der zolsss.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12
II der.

O00 LBS. POWDER just received and
for sale By
MOSBY, RICHARDS & Co.
Jan. 81. If
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12
MEDICINES and CHEMICALS

Also. an extensive assortment Of School Books.
Blank Books, Stationery and Miscellaneous
Works embracing Bibles, Prayer Books, Histories,
&c. Also, splendid stock of
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12
Spices of Every Descriptio n

Spices Of Every Description.
100 gals Coal OIL:
loo 81. Lnseed Oil;
100 =. Tugpentine;
COO lbs White Lead;
900 T.. Zinc,
500 Assorted Colors;
loo .. gals Narui>hes
IS duz Table and Dessert Knives
Is assorted Pocket Knives;
Scissors, best make;
Is e.. assorted Locks;
loo gross Wood Screws assorted;
doz Drawing Knives
Just received and for sale by
dec2O NoSBY, RICHARDS d co.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12

MOSBY, RICHARDS & CO.
DR UGGISTS AND APOTHECARIE!
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS
HAVE just received nom New York very
Ii heavy and well selected stock of
MEDICINES and CHEMICALS,
FINE BRANDIEs, WINES,
AND OTHER LIQUORS,
TEAS, &c.
Also an extensive assortment OF School Books.
Blank Books, Stationery and Miscellaneous
Works, embracing Bibles, Prayer Books, Histories
Biographies, British and American Poets Novels
Sc. Also, splendid stock of
j e w E L r Y,
Consisting of Gold and Silver Watches snectncles,
Diamond Pins, Topaz. Amethyst and Cameo Sets,
Brooches, Bracelets, Chateanes of the LATEST style
variety of FANCY ARTICLES too large to
enumerate,
Various brands of choice SMOKING and CHEW.
ING TOBACCO.
Genuine HAVANA CIGARS, PIPES, &c. &c.
Also, TABLE KNIVES and FORKS, CASTORS,
POCKET CUT LERY, from the best manufactures.
Paints, Oils, yarnishcs Lamps, Putty.
100 boxes Window Glass. assorted
5000 lights assorted Window Sash.
HARDWARE of every description ordinarily used
IN building or repairing.
CARPENTERS and PLANTATION TOOLS. |
ETC, ETC, ETC.
The whole stock has been bought for cash from
Inst hands. and will be sold cheap as can be pur
hased in New Orleans.
MOSB1, RICHARDS & CO.. by strict attention
. business and cheap prices will endeavor to prove
themselves worthy OF a generous patronage.
Dec. 20, 1866. ly II
~ nRAHHMG STTT pI IITT> HroDnTrr.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-05-12

MOSBY, RICHARDS & co. ,bv strict attention
to business and cheap prices will endeayor to prove
themselves worthy Of a generous patronage.
Dec. 20, 1866. ly
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-09-21
Terms Or Advertising.

neA- ASNoUNcING CASDrDATEs-FOr County
Offices, S. 90; State, $40 90. ....
JOB-PRKTISG, of all descriptions, neatly
executed. m r....s- r. s,.ar se 4
~ neA, All communications tending to per-
sonal agrandizement or emolument will be
charged the same as advertisements. '''-
Advertisements aud Subscriptions con-
tEnned unless ordered to be stopped.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-09-21
sEooND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

FHIIADELFHINl uVVE' WI 1VE'7'
Shortly aiteE ten O'elocki this morning, lne
sonehsrn, delegates, who had rsasssmbled in
Nsiloasl Hall, were called 70 order By Hon,
ThomaS j. DurAhl, temporary ChAirmAn ol
The eonysntion. .af r trt .,E,l -
I The Chairman then announced ne order
Of buslness as follows. lg.a-,
b OSaleta Of ths Convention The hrst onn-
nsss Ia tip orders Of the day.vlll b The 70 7
no,t Oi TIE eommltiss sppOlnlsd yeAtefday
an tI,s efsdsntIalB Of msmoefl Tue fePof
of the eommatieeis ihtrtiore noEeenaa iof.
I Amer Soms dslNg, M CIV. A'hbpfn ~
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-09-21

Judge Keliey-Mf. Ohairmaui no one
vouid defer more readily 70 the opinion o.
the dlstinguishsd gentleman who has "a.
dressed Us than myself, did J nos feel that
j ulo,e fally comprehend the imporiaaee Oi
nv r,otlou tkan.he dosse Feanaoi say shni
j Al % aarlous to hurry assy thePsoPl' 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-12

gentlemen, and cause the latter TO wish
that they had such little treasure. To
night Miss Charlotte takes q benefit, on
which occasion her great speciality, Lit
tie barefoot, will be produced AS
"Amrie, " the little barefoot, Miss Thomp-
son has never been surpassed-at least
such is the verdict of all who have seen
her, and those who attend tonight will
indorse it. She will doubtless have full
house, for she is quite favorite here
with all classes and sexes. The ladies
admire her on account Of her genius and
the possession of those good qualities
that adorn any female, and the gentle
men are more enthusiastic on the same
ground. Her chaste and beautiful act
ing have been the theme Of laudation for
the pen of many able critics, and it is as
Little Barefoot that she particularly
excels in this respect;
A truce with words they fail to express
Her holy zeal and tenderness.
The highborn maidens of all lands
Should tneel where little Barefoot stands
20 pure in heart, ofsoul so high.
You feel heavenly presence nigh;
A servant girl, whose lofty pride
VUuchsafed what station had denied;
A pastoral queen. at whose command
Her little subjects awe-struck stand
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-12
The Port of Memphis.


The river is falling slowly. Business
was fair at the landing this morning
The weather was clear, beautiful and
pleasant.
The following are the arrivals and de-
partures since our last
Silver Spray, Cincinnati
J. d. Perry, White river
Adam Jacobs, St Louis.
VIII. Osborne, ST. Louis
Cleaner, Little Rock.
Natoma, Wittshurg.
Pauline Carroll, New Orleans.
Dan Able, Vicksburg.
Altoona, Cincinnati
Des Arc, White river.
Departures.
Silver Spray, New Orleans.
w. H. Osborne, New Orleans
Pauline Carroll, St Louis.
Mercury, White river.
Anna White, White river.
Boats in Port.
]. d. Perry, Dan Able, Memphis, Ma
ioma, Minneola, Cleaner, Petrolia Fairy
Qneen, Altoona, Adam Jacobs
Boats Leaving To-day.
Cairo and 81 LouiS.-The Adam ia
cobs is the regular packet this evening,
Capt JAS w. Rowland in command, w.
McCraight clerk.
Louisville and CincinRati-The Dean
Line steamer Minneola leaves this even
ing Capt Lew. Hates commands, and
Vim. Grnbbs presides in the Office
arkansas Rirer.-Capt. R. l. Haines
will start with the Memphis for the Ar
kansas this evening Those desiring a
pleasant trip should take passage on her
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-12

NV MEMPHIS THEATRE-BESEFlT OF
CHARLOTTE THoNrsox The oneact bur
leita entitled Ladies Belcare was excel
lently rendered at the New Memphis
Theatre last evening, Miss Charlotte
Thompson sustaining the part Of MA
tilda Vavasour in a natural manner
that pleased all Mr.. Wheelock did well
as "Sir Charles" and Mrs. Marston,
Mrs Llewellyn and Mr. flanagan per
sonaied their various characters in Ad-
mirabls style. The performance con-
cluded with the Little Treasurs, Miss
Thompson acting /" Gertrude so as to
evoke praise alike from the ladies and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-12

White Riccr. Capt A. Baird sails
with the j. d. Perry for White river this
evening. f. W. Hurlburt, Geo. Fillmore
and Chas. Bradley attend to her official
duties. HneH V1 N Ha 'f
Miscellaneous.
The river was falling at Cairo yester-
day, and the following boats passed,
southwark bound Lady Gay and Mar
BILE City.
From Little Rock we learn that the
river is on stand, with three feet to the
mouth, and two and a half feet to Fort
Smith. The weather is fine for cotton
picking.
The river at St Louis is falling fast,
with seven feet in the channel The
channel has shifted so much during the
last rise that experienced pilots find
much difficulty in getting through.
The Naugatuek, bound from Cincin-
natl to St. Louis, collided with the tow
boat Ajax on Tuesday night last near
Mound City The Naugatuck was dam
aged slightly. The striking of the boat
sprung her butts, which caused her to
leak considerable, and damaged her
freight in the hold. She repaired at
Mound City, and went on her way to st.
Louis The Ajax received some slight
damage
The City of Cairo is BADLY aground
thirty miles below St Louis.
STEAMBOAT PRINTING. We respectfully
ask our steamboat friends to call and ex,
anime the specimens of fine steamb oat
printing daily executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER Office. Our prices will be found
to compare favorably with those of Gin
cinnati or ST. Louis, and to be greatly
below those asked by other city offices.
Bring your orders directly to us, and
save the commission charged by parties
who take in work they are not prepared
TO execute. ,r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-12

No 10 Monroe street open again.
Free lunch every night "a
Love, JEALOUSY AND MURDER-OYE
NEGRO KILLS ANOTHER. "A murder was
committed upon the plantation Of Mr.
Tray, about twenty-five miles above this
city, near Devils Elbow, on Sunday last,
a negro named Creswell being the victim
and another named Williams the muir
derer. Ii would seem that Williams had
lived with negro woman before the war
and up to the time when the Federals
took possession of Columbus, KY, when
he ran away and Joined a colored regi-
ment, in which he served until quite re-
Gently, when his command was disband-
ed. Upon returning to the plantation of
Mr. Tray, he found that his wife had for
gotten her past relations and taken mp
with another negro named Creswell, to
whom she seemed disposed to cling, not
outstanding his temperance and
claims upon her. On several occasions
words of an angry and provoking char
acter had passed between Creswell and
Williams, and on Sunday last the dispute
of the title to the wife which each per
sistently sought to possess was resumed
with more than wonted ire on the part Of
both. Finally from words the parties
fell to blows, and Williams, picking up
bar of iron which was close at hand, dealt
Creswell blow upon the head, which
fractured his skull and produced instant
death Having thus stricken down his
rival, the jealous assailant at once de-
camped from the plantation and took
refuge, as is supposed, ID this clay. #