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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-15

Halt Prlco.
As we are bound to close out the balance Of our
stock Of this class of goods.
Having still la ge and well assorted stock
on hand, we have concluded, in order TO still
further reduce our stock. to make another
GREAT REDUCTION in our already En-
TREMELY Low PRICES. u
Look at the price of some of our goods given
above, and rest assured that our entire stock
will be offered at the same low rates.
Give us a call and we can easily convince
you that this is no humbug, but really a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-15

Do not censure before you buy II,
First procure one hottie and try it.
If it is prepared in the South by class of
Physicians, does that detract from its purity
and excellence? Do you prefer frieid adven-
turers and quacks to torrid acquaintances and
tried physicians? Are not the people of the
South competent to prepare honest and reliable
medicines for family use?
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17
California.

San Francisco, August 15.--Shanghai
dates of June 22d have been received here.
Business was very dull. The ship Gulnare
had been sunk. One thousand packages Of
tea were saved.
A body of rebels had captured and burned
the capital Of Karsah.
The pirates attacked the ship Congress
March 10th, but were repulsed after killing
one man and wounding twelve Others
Hong Kong advices Of June 10th, report
California -four selling there at SIS so per bar
rel, and wheat at 81 IS per picul; for No. !
China rice, $4 80 per picul; for No. ! China
sugar, SIS GO per picul.
BY the Tariff Convention the japanese are
custodians of imported goods, allowing the
importer to pay the duties OF withdraw for
consumption or export without payment of
duties. japanese merchants are allowed to
ship merchandise for fo!e'gn ports and
in foreign vessels under Japanese flags
The duty on tea is fixed at three
boos, or fifty cents on banca tea from Nam
easaki
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17

Seventh Slavery is abolished aud forever
prohibited; and there is neither desire nor
purpose on the part of the Southern States
that it should ever be re-established upon the
soil or within the jurisdiction of the United
States; and the enancipated slaves in all the
States of the Union should receive, in COM
mon with all their inhabitants, equal protec-
ton in person and property.
Eighth. While We regard rs utterly invalid,
and never to be assumed or made of binding
force, any obligation incurred or undertaken
in making war against the United States, we
hold the debt of the nation to be sacred and
inviolable; and we proclaim our purpose in
discharging this, as in performing all other
national obligations, to maintain unimpared
and unimpeached the honor and the faith of
the Republic
Ninth. 1t is the duty of the National Gov
erament to recognize the services of the Fede-
raj soldiers and sailors in the contest Just
closed,b by meeting promptly and fully all their
just and rightful claims for the services they
have rendered the nation, and by extending
to those of them who have served, and to the
widows and orphans of those who have fallen,
the most generous and considerable support.
Tenth In Andrew johnson, President of
the United States, who has proved steadfast
in his devotion to the Constitution, the laws,
and the interest of his country, unmoved by
persecution and undeserved reproach, having
faith unassailable in the people and in the
principle of free government, we recognize a
Chief Magistrate worthy of the nation, and
equal to the great crisis upon which his lot is
cast. And we tender to him, in his high
and responsible duties, our profound respect
and assurance Of our cordial and sincere sup
pert.
After which the Convention adjourned,
sine die .1,.,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17
The Cholera.

We have long since abandoned our allu-
sions to the ravages Of this disease Our duty
has been fully discharge in frequent warn
nlgs to the public and earnest entreaties te
the town authorities to prepare for the proha-
BILE appearance of this grim visitor among us
Up to this time we are happy TO know that
Norfolk was never at the same season in the
enjoyment of better health than it is to-day
and this may fairly be attributed to the
energy we have displayed in enforcing sani-
tary regulations. Our exertions should now
be reaoubled. We see that in New York the
disease has been checked by wise energy Oh
the part of the Board of Health, and we sug-
sest that our citizens add their individual eff
forts to those of the authorities. e.,
1t would be well, We think, for the Board
here to publish few simple instructions on
this point, by which means private persons
could act inteligently in their efforts to Sc
cure the general health. The appearance oil
the disease in Richmond enforces this sug-
gestion with peculiar force. .t
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17

Many have wondered why, in this enlight-
ened country, when every science has adj
vanccd to almost perfection, some one actua-
ted by desire to promote the health and
welfare of his fellow beings, has not given to
the world a medicine which will prove effica-
cious in the cure of those most painful dis
eases, viz, Diarrhea, Dysentery, &c. re
such we would say. that at least a remedy
has been found in MARSDEN'S CARMI Ma
TIVE SYRUP, 1t only requires trial, to
prove its unlimited success
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17
Who is MI Ross !


On the death OF Senator LANE, over which
the New York Tribune she'd tears with one
eye while it winked with the other, man by
the name of Ross, to fame, and we presume
to fortune, both unknown, was appointed as
his successor. Ross threw down his editorial
pen, grabbed his carpet bag, and rushed
flantically on to Washington, in order to be
in time to assist in saving the Republic, and
to get his share of the public plumber. The
flight of the devil, which MILTON describes,
was not more resolutely maintained from be-
ginning to end, than the journey Of Ross.
Animated by the sublime purpose of possess
ing himself of the Autograph of Mr.. SPIN
NER's name, as displayed upon legal tenders,
he despised the perils of intirm boilers and
neck breaking railroads, and so finally reached
Washington in time to be sworn in, shake
hands with FoRNEY, and draw the moderate
sum of $4,000
We don't know the name of Rosss news-
paper, who does n but We tesl certain AS to
the manner in which it will be hereafter con-
Quoted. In all probability, boss is pitching
into the Philadelphia Con vention to-day, with
all the vigor of his capacious intellect, slim
ulated up to a Sc, 900 power of invectve and
invention; fortunately, it seems, likely to sur
ylyt.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17
Two Sorts of Fails.

We observe by the Journal DIES Modes that
waterfalls, which we hoped would give place
to more graceful couture, are to be enlarged,
while the Police Gazette informs MS that
randy and waterfalls retain their former
popularity Both ought to be abolished.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17

ing dispatches.
Great Britain.
London, August l5-Noon 1t is an
nounced to-day that the plans for the confed-
Grafton of the British Provinces of North
America have been definitely arranged by the
Government
The statement is also made that the terms
for a loan from the Government for the build
ing of an inter-colonal railroad from Halifax
to the point of connection with the Canada
Grand Trunk Railroad have been settled
France. 4-sf
Paris, August 15--Noon.-It is reported
to-day on good authority that the French
Government has abandoned the idea ofex
tending the frontier of France by the annexa-
ton of certain German provinces on the
Rhine.
Prussia. .
Berlin, August is, ?. M.-The Council of
State is holding it's sittings in this Capital and
engaged in the consideration of the question
of the remuneration Of the States of Southern
Germany to the German Confederation.
Commercial Advices.
London, August l5--Noon-Co nsols are
quoted at 5Ts for money; United States
Five-twenties $50
s-z EVENING DISPATCH
London, August 16-Evening file fol-
lowing were the quotations at the close OF
business to-day Consols for money 8T5;
United States Five-twentios 6S.
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
Liverpool, August l5-kvening, Cotton
Market. The market is firm and prices are
rather higher-sales to-day 1900 bales;
middling uplands 1a4d.
Breadstufs.-The market for Breadstuffs
continues firm
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17
GEN ERAL NEWS.
The Cholera.

New Orleans, August 16.-Ihere have
been twenty-six cases Of cholera in the last
twenty-four hours, of which fourteen were
whites and twelve blacks
Louisville, KY. August Is. The Board of
Health reports but seventeen deaths by cho-
era since its first appearance here--mosty i'm
ported cases. The health of the city is other
wise good
There were eight cases and nine deaths
from cholera reported Wednesday in New
York The steamship Bavaria, from Ham
burg. via Southampton. arrived with cholera
patients on board The disease broke ont
two days after leaving Southampton, and
eight cases occurred while at sea. Three
cases were fatal The reports from the pub
lie institutions on Wednesday showed con-
tinued abatement of the epidemic. The re-
ports from Brooklyn up to late hour of
night showed no inerea,e in the cholera No
new cases occurred upon Governors Island
yesterday.
Major Gen. Miles Appointed Colonel
In the U. 8. Army.
Fortress Monroe, August l4.-Major Gen,
Nelson Miles, commanding at Fortress Mon
roe, has been appointed Il Colonel in the regu-
lar army, aud assigned to the command of
the 40th United States Infantry. The reei
ment is one of many, which being organized,
consists Of colored troops, and will be imme-
diately recruited General Miles is now in
Washington, but has not yet accepted his APP
pointment
The Merican Scientific Association
Buffalo, August l5.--The first session in
six years of the American Association flr the
Advancement Of Science commenced here to-
day. The address of welcome was delivered
by the Hon. q. W. Clinton, of this city,
President of tie Buffalo Society of Natural
Sciences and was replied to by Professor
Barnard of New York. The attendance is
not large as yet, but more are expected
There viii be- two races at the great trotting
fair OH the fifteenth The first tor double
teams, and the second for single horses, mile
heats. The weather is Cool and cloudy.
At least 5000 persons were present at the
great trottng fair Wednesday afternoon.
The first race was for double teams. Three
started, and the race Was Won by Captain f.
Perew's Cain in three straight heats. Best
time, 2:48.
Second race for single horses, mile heats,
free to all that never beat 234. Nine started |,
and the race was won by the gray gelding
Melton. from Hamilton colt The best time
was 2:36.
On Thursday, the great race for the mann
moth purse of $3.50, between Dexter. Patch
en, Rola, and Gold Dust, came off
There will be second race for all horses,
except Dexter, Patchen, and Butler.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17
LATEST NEWS BY THE ALLAN
TIC TELEGRAPH.

Confederation of British Provinces
Napoleon AbamdOns His Frontier
Scheme-MaPket
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17
A. RARE CHANCE FOR INVEST
N MENT IN CITY LOTS!

IN M EN- Il I'm CIA4 LOES.
THE SEsT HOTEL SITE IN THE C .fY,
ELEVEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR
SALE.
Owing to the great and increasing demand for
stores, Offices, and Dwelling Houses,
In the central part of the CITY, the owner has
been induced to offer for sale
THAT VALUABLE UNIMPROVED PIECE OF
PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF MAIN
AND NEBRASKA STREETS,
On which the old City Hall and Jail formerly
stood.
This property stands next to the centre of bust
ness in the city, and ISIS located as of necessity
1t must Immediately be brought into requisitioa
.or business purposes in view of the rapidly i'm
proving condition of the city, and consequent ex-
tension of St 'res for the accommodation of trade.
The location of this property is
Midway between the Market House and
the Depot of the Norfolk and
Petersburg Railroad,
Which will be in operation now in few months.
1t is also
EQUALLY CLOSE TO MOST OF THE
STEAMBOAT LANDINGS. ,
And the entire site presents
UNSURPASSED LOCATION FOR A MEN
HOTEL,
Which the increasing business of the city already
calls loudly for. A Hotel built on this entire
property could be arranged to have
TWO FIVE STORES ON MAIN STREET
AND TIE HOTEL EXTRA NOE.
Besides Eight or Ten stores on Me-
braska street,
All OF which could be rented at once SO great is
the demand for business locations
II not sold entire, the property will be divided
of into eleven Building Lots of rs feet front each
and sold on terms to suit purchasers The Lots
fronting on Main street win extend back 100 feet
and those on Nebraska street extend back from
rs to so or 80 feet.
The owner deems it unnecessary to say anything
here in regard to the rapidly increasing value OF
this property. Every one familiar to the urgent
demand which already exists for Stores, offices,
and Dwellings must at once see its desirability.
apply at DAY BOOK OFFICE,
dec2S-tf
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-17
Great Britain.

By the Atlantic cable we have the follow
ing dispatches.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

and Pollard, feeling rather sore from his
recent polishing, armed himself with a
loaded shot gun, and going out after
James, searched among the hotels and
saloons with as much nonchalance as an
old hunter stalking for deer on the Blue
Ridge. The next morning the Examiner
came out with card from Pollard, say
ing that between the hours of 0 and 10
a. m. he would post James in sundry ho-
tells and public places as 'liar, cow
ard" &C. At the appointed hour, in
presence of an immense crowd, Pollard,
with his shot gun and an Ethiopian
with his paste pot, emerged from the
Spottswood Hotel and pasted q large bill
on the walls. But Mr.. James did not
appear, as he was confined to his room
by reason of his exercise he took the day
previous, and soon after Mr.. Pollard was
arrested by the order of Judge Reynault,
of the Hastings Court, and the Mayor
put him under $4,000 bonds to keep the
peace.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05
Removals from Office---Another
Letter from Senator Poland.

As rumOrs were afiOat in the Northern
part Of the State that men Were to be
removed from office through Senatorial
influences at Washington, and as similar
rumors are circulated in other parts of
the State, we copy from the St. Adams
Messenger the following letter from
Judge Poland, in answer to inquiries
made Of him. The letter is addressed to
the publisher of the Messenger:
WAsHINGToN, June %, 1866.
DEAR SIR Il have just seen Gen.
Stannard, who tells me that in your
county it is publicly reported that Mr..
Adams, the Assessor Of your District, is
about 10 be removed and Mr. Hubbell of
Fairfax appointed in his place, and this
by my influence. Some three or four
days since, received a letter from Hon.
J. NJ. Hotchkiss, Of Fairfax, saying that
such rumor prevailed ami asking if it
was true.
The letter Of Judge Fl. WAS the first
intimatiOn | ever had, and the only one
that suCn change was thought Of; and
on enquiry Of my colleague, Mr.. Ed
munds, be is equally ignorant. 1t is a
simple lalsehood, set aflOat like thous-
and others, by my political opponents,
designed to work injury to me. 1t will
probably, like other falsehoOds, only
damage the inventor. | learn, also, that
the country is quite rife with rumors of
political removals, to be effected by me,
growing out Of the fact of the removal
OF Mr.. Clapp as Collector, and the ap.
pointment of Gen. Stannard. This
change was not asked or made upon po.
litical grounds at all, but wholly upon
the ground that Gen. Stannard was a
brave, gallant soldier, who had suffered
for his country, and needed the place,
while Mr.. Clapp, civilian and man OF
wealth, who had held the Office for five
years. did not need it. The change was
in full accord with the resolutihn OF
| Congress, and the proclamation Of the
President, humane and patriotic pol
! icy in which Congress and the President
happily agree. do not propose to ask
for the removal OF good republicans from
office, except in such cases as that, and
if others equally meritOrious shall be
presented, shall certainly favor them
do not intend to ask for the removal o.
men from Office merely because they art
not my personal friends. The case o
Gen. Stannard seemed to me so strong
that l was surprised that it was no
favored by all the delegation from oul
State.
If you deem it worth the space it viii
occupy you are atliberty to publish thi
note.
am very truly yours,
L. P. POLAND.
E. B. WHITING, ESQ.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05
Heroism OF an English Colonel.

The Detroit Advertiser has circum-
stantial narrative which sounds badly
for British Colonel. 1t says that at
the Fenian battle of Ridgeway, Mr..
Lansing, of Detroit, and Mr.. Coombes,
of Batavia, in this state, went into a
barn in that place, and while there their
attention was attracted by noise in
the hay NOW. Upon looking up they
saw the head of human being protrud-
ing from quantity Of hay. A parley
ensued, as follows
Man in the hay, (trembling y" Gen.
tlemen, are you F-e-n-i-a-n-s-y-o-u-
k-n-o-w2"
Party" No, sir, we are Americans
who came here for protection from the
Fenians. Who are your
Man in the hay-"My name is Dennis,
Colonel Dennis, and want to be helped
out Of this, you know"
Party-"Are you wounded ?" (Ra-
ther sarcastic under the circumstances.
Man in the hay" No, I'm not
wounded, you know, but I'm VERY
tired -
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

The party referred TO went to the res
cue of the individual, who turned out
to be Colonel Dennis, of the Queens
Own, and found that he had taken Off
all his clothing with the exception of
his shirt and drawers. He remarked
that the Fenians knew him, and If
caught, you KNOW he was sure to be
hung. The Colonel's uniform and arms
were found buried in the hay. Upon
being assured that his unexpected visit
ors were friends and not enemies he
proposed that his whiskers should be
taken of, and his person otherwise dis
guised, so that the Fenians would not
know him. Messrs. Lansing and
Coombes acceded to the proposition, and
by the aid of a pair of scissors, which
were obtained from Mr.. Thomas house,
removed the whlskers as close as they
could with the implements at hand, and
Col. Dennis put the finishing touch on
with razor. He was very nervous.
however, and while shaving himself, cut
his face in two places quite severely.
He was subsequently provided with a
suit of citizens clothes, and by being
passed off as Mr.. Smith, a broker, Of
Buffalo, succeeded in eluding the vigi-
lence of the dreaded Fenians. At night
he managed to get through the lines by
the aid of the Fenian countersign, which
was Erin go bragh," and reported to
Col. Peacock, who was encamped a few
miles distant. He returned with the
column to Fort Erie on Sunday, donned
his uniform, and with the exception of
his shorn ornaments, looked himself
once more.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

STATE MUSICAL CoNvENTIoN-ClosING
CoNoBRT.-The Burlington Times of Sat-
urday says:
The Musical Convention, which has
been great success, closed last evening
with a fine concert, which, we are glad
to say, was more fully attended than
that of Thursday evening, as there could
not have been many less than 1000 per-
sons in the hall. The oratorio of " the
Creation was fnely rendered, and in
spite Of its length was well received by
the great audience. In the miscellane-
Gus singing that followed, Mrs. Hall,
Mrs. Ryan and Miss Keyes participated,
and it is hardly necessary to say that
their every effort evoked hearty applause
and frequent encore. The Quintette
Club played charmingly, and its render
ing of Pleyers Hymn was rapturously
received. ..
After a hearty, stirring speech from
Hon. ]. S. Adams, the Convention dis
persed,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

is remembered that the national conven-
tion Of just such democrats as pay this
tribute assembled at Chicago, in 1864,
and deliberately resolved that so mise
rably had these brave soldiers fought
the war had proved a failure aud it
was utterly impossible to save the Union
by arms. The ractious opposition, too,
which democratic newspapers and poll
ticans made to all war measures, and
to the war itself, must produce a pleas
ing impression on the minds of the en-
dorse1s Of this resolution-especaly of
those of them who may be troubled with
Il memory and conscience.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

whom the bin was referred. 1t appears
that bare majority of the committee
are opposed to the change of title, and
that majority propose to kill the bill by
a resolution in committee, Indefinitely
postponing the further consideration Of
the matter. A minority, including the
chairman, are in favor of reporting ia.
vorably, No doubt the proposition
will meet with more general favor at
the next session of Congress, when there
will be fewer questions of greater mo-
ment to absorb the attention of the ma
tional legislature.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

ORANGE CoUYTY.-The Orange County
Union Convention nominated the follow.
ing county ticket
SenatOns-Burnham Martin, of Chelsea
Hiram Barrett, of Straford.
Judgos-Nathan King, of Tunbridge
William Child, Of Fairlee.
JtSdges Of PrObate-J. R. Cleveland, for
Randolph District A. H. Gilmore, for
Bradford District.
States Attoyney-H. A. White, of Wash.
ington.
Sheriff.. P. Cleveland, of Randolph.
Ba513-Charles Crooker.
The Convention was addressed by Gov.
Dillingham;, Ex-Lieut. Gov. Martin, and
others.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

BENNINGTON CoUNTY.-Ira Cochrane of
Dorset and II. G. Root of Bennington,
have been nominated for State Senators
by the Union-Republicans of Benning-
ton County.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

BENNlNsToN.-A company with cap
ital of $4,000 has been organized at
North Bennington, for the purpose of
entering extensively into the manufac-
ture Of boots and shoes. The company
has purchased the Union store building
large structure.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

PROPOSED CHANGE OF THE NAME OF
THE GOVERNMENT. - Mr. Anderson's
bill. some months since introduced in
the House, to change the title OF this
Government from "United States OF
merica" to the simple title of "Amer-
q y has been effectually defeated by the
=. On Of the Judiciary Committee, to
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

PATHNrs.-Patents have recently been
issued to Vermonters as follows:
Henry L, Whitaker of Brattleboro, for
stove pipe drum.
f. NJ. Strong and Thomas Ross of
Brandon, assignor to John Howe, Jr., of
the same place, for Improvement in plat
form scales.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

GoLD.-Gold has been found in the
edge OF Fairlee, about two and half
miles from Bradford, on the farm of
Mr.. Allen Horton.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

DIvrDEED.-The Merchants National
Bank of Burlington has made semi
annual dividend OF per cent, free of
government tax.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

House AND SENATE JoURYAns.-We
have received the Senate and House
Journals OF 1865, printed in good style
at the Montpelier Freeman office.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-05

TREASON TO BE MADE ODIogs.-The
Washington correspondent of the Boston
Journal says:
Judge Poland's resolution directing
inquiry into the political antecedents OF
Albert Elmore, recently nominated and
confirmed as Collector of Mobile, but
who is said to have been in the rebel
service, shows that the Senate is deter
mined to regard treason as q crime
which must be made odious.