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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
Nearly a Nistaka.

The Murfreesboro Tenn Monitor Of
the 18th, relates the following "Quiie
an amusing case Of mistaken identity
occurred a few days since in the Crimi-
nal Court recently in session in this
city. A white woman (superfcially) was
brought up under an indictment con-
tanning two counts-the first charged her
with bigamy, the second with intermar-
rying with negro in violation of the law
prohibiting such a mis-alliance Another
frail sister Of the Caucasian race was
present as q witness. BY strange mis-
take, how or Shy, We have not been able
to learn, the witness was incoutinently
seized upon, put under arrest, and not
withstanding her protest and that Of her
counsel, that she was not the man who
hit Billy Patterson-put upon trial and
narrowly escaped conviction Bot for
the fact that the real offender was at the
last moment brought into court and
identified as such, the witness would
certainly have gone up. Whether justice
however the law might have beenl
would have been violated in such con-
tingency is another question. IL is a
very good illustration Of the uncertainty
Of the Law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
ALABAMIANs PROSECUTED.

The North Aiabamian says that the
United States District Attorney has COM
menced suits against every person in
North Alabama of those excepted from
the amnesty proclamation of the Presi-
dent Most of these persons have re-
ceived special pardons and will not be
put TO the trouble and expense Of de-
Tending their suits but many who have,
under mistaken idea that the President
wd6ld issue general mnesty proclama-
ton, neglected to make application for
pardon, will be put to great expense and
trouble, and will be compelled, in the
end, to apply to the President for pardon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
SUMMERS GRATITUDE.

SUMNER was the only Senator who
voted against CAMPBELL confirmation
as Minister to Mexico, to reside in Ohio
CANPBELI.'s friends call to mind that he
was the first to pick up SUMNER when
Books whipped him; that it was he who
brought in the resolution for Brooks
expulsion and that afterward figured as
second to BURLISGAME in the issue Of
honor that grew out of the affair. CAMP
BELL friends think that SUMNER shows
very little gratitude We suppose by
this time that CAMPBELL thinks there
was very little deserved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
REGISTRATION.
The Nashville Banner gives the fol

Inc NaSilvlIie manner gives tue ioi'
lowing advice:
Let all who are qualified under the
Franchise law secure at once the creden-
tials of citizenship Register, register,
register We feel assured that we can
beat the Brownlowites four to one under
their own system of picking and choosing
if the people will rigidly fulfil the stipu-
lations Of the Bill Of Suffrage Close as
il is, unconstitutional as it is, vengeful,
base and sordid, let us obey it to the let
ter. Therefore-register Let no one
who is qualified hold back. Especially
in East Tennessee should the people turn
out. Patience, industry, and good ten
per should characterize the dealings of
the masses, and these will be able to
overthrow the enemies of liberty and
civil Government
We say, too, register, every man who
can. To stand back and allow a few
men to carry the elections and rule the
great mass of people, is neither manly
nor expedieni. Let us see if we cannot
beat our Radical DISTINGUISHES at their
own game.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

feated rebels have no civil or political
| rights which the loyal men are bound to
respect and that all loyal men, withou,
regard to race or color, are entitled Ia
equal rights as citizens Of the Govern
ment which derives its just power from
| the consent Of the governed. 2
The New England Anti-Slavery So
ciety met yesterday. Garrison and
Quincy were not present Wendell
Phillips was elected Chairman, and
Robert Helper Secretary The meeting
took place in the Melodeon Building A
letter was read from prominent Salem
member, which declared that the South
was not yet fit TO be reconstructed, and
predicted that if President johnson s
policy was adopted, we would drift again
into the whirlpool Of discord and the
utter darkness of civil war.
Mr.. Phillips proposed series of reso
lutions introducing the following propo-
sitions:
First-No settlement of national affairs
except on the basis of absolute and i'm
partial justice.
Second The only essential element of
reconstruction is suffrage for the negro,
every other matter being unimportant
and secondary to this.
Third-The President on this point
has wilfully and deliberately betrayed
the North, and also his Cabinet, who sew
orally sustain him. And as Congress
has surrendered the points in issue, our
only hope rests on the issue
Fourth-We return special thanks to
Senator Sumner.
Fifth-If Congress admits each State
as it ratifes the proposed constitutional
amendment, its plan is not only snrren-
dered, but still worse-an unworthy trick
to mislead the nation.
Mr.. Phillips said, "Mr. johnson be-
lieves in the South, and his Cabinet is with
him, and Congress has surrendered the
only essential element Of reconstrsc-
ton. f
Mr.. Phillips said he hoped the Senste's
amendment Of the Reconstruction plan
would meet with unanimous defeat,
and he would welcome every Democratic
and Copperhead vote to help its defeat
He said he wonld go step farther, and
hoped that the Republican party, if it
goes to the polls next fall on this basis,
will be defeated fthis is the only thing
the party has to offer, it deserves defeat
If the Republicans 80 to the people
in deceit and hypocrisy, and
with their faces masked, and their con-
victions hidden, he hoped to God they
would be defeated. II want" said be,
another serenade meeting not only to
uncover the hidden sentiments Of the
cabinet, but to make out the United
States Senate, that we may see how many
Of them range themselves by the side Of
Sumner, Ben. Wood, Judge Kelly and
Thad. Stevens"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

The catalogue Of the University Of
Virginia has just been issued. The
number Of students in attendance during
the war vas as follows: 1862, Sc; 1863,
46; 1864, so; 1865, So The total mum
Der of students now in attendance is 25s.
of whom l67 are from Virginia, and the
remainder from nineteen other States,
mostly South New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, Cali
fornia and the District of Columbia each
having one representative.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
ABOUT LAGER BEER.

Our English Parliamentary returns
show some curious facts relative to the
making and driAking Of beer among the
Anglo-Saxons at home and abroad. For
the year ending October l, 1865, So, $50
barrels Of beer were reported, valued at
GALS ,32e. One-fourth went to Austria
liz and New Zealand; q large quantity
to India; nearly $4,000 barrels TO British
West Indies; 10000 barrels to the Brit
ish Possessions in South America, and
10000 barrels to China One English
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia contains between 25, 900
and 10000 more houses than New York
city. As an instance Of the manner in
which the citizens Of the latter city are
packed, the Superintendent Of Public
Buildings says that there are one hun
bred and Jixty-one tenement houses, Civ
ing accommodation to serentesH l3rndred
families, besides furnishing room for up
ward Of one hundred stores
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
General Evell.

The Msnry county Tenn Herald
says: Among the farmers in the city
on Monday last, we were glad to meet
Gen. Ewell, so distinguished as a soldier,
&ho is now resident Of Old Maury, and
is going largely into stock farming. The
General has magnificent farm, is en-
tering upon his new life with his accus-
toned energy and zeal, and we hope and
predict for him great success He APP
pears in excellent health and cheerful
snirits
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
From Toronto.

ToRosTo, c. W.. May 3l.-The move
ments of the Fenians is creating great
excitement, and volunteers are preparing
for action. The Canadian press believe
that blow is about TO be struck.
A Cabinet meeting was called to-day,
and the ministers are hurrying to Ottawa.
The Fenians are believed to be on the
line along the St. Lawrence river, and
will probably move tonight, but nothing
certain of their movements is known.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
CLERICAL WIT.

Among the latest announcements Of
English publishers is sort Of Spurgeon
Jest Book, with the title; Anecdotes
and Stories of the Rev. c. H. SPURGEoS,
now FIRST collected and arranged" The
London ReUisiC says Of it This must
not take to itself the credit Of being the
earliest clerical budget of wit There
was Sterne's Convivial Jester, or
That's Your Sort
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

p1- The Norfolk Virginian reports
that sale of army clothing took place
recently at Fortress Monroe. About
5000 dark-blue pantaloons, regulation
pattern, were sold at an average of eighty
cents per pair Some of the purchasers
were offered two dollars and a half pair
an hour after they were bought +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
From Rostons

BosTos, June LAT an impartial suf-
frsge meeting last night, Gov Bullock
presiding, resolutions we're adopted
which declared that the same spirit which
caused the rebellion still exists and
threatens to postpone is indefinitely I'M
less conquered, and thanks Congress for
its courage, promptness and fidelity in
resisting the admission Of rebels to Con-
gress and further says that the true doc
trine Of reconstruction is that the de-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
CONNECTION.

An error in form, occurred in the com
position of young lady, published by
us yesterday In the hurry Of closing
up the forms, four lines Of poetry at the
beginning we're set up as prose They
were quoted, and should have been print
ed thus:
a. Soldier. there is bending O. er thee,
Many an eye with sorrow wet:
All our stricken land deplores thee:
Who that knew thee, could forget?'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, June IA Columbus,
Ohio, dispatch says that 100000 rounds
of ammunition were shipped from that
place to New York, and $50, 900 to Chi
cago, and $4,000 muskets to Buffalo,
within the past few days, for the Fenians
II was rumored last night at Buffalo
that the Fenians contemplated raid
upon Canada from that place, but moth
ing reliable could be leaned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
ny. A sinrnlnr dnel took place ofr

E6- A singular duel took place OF
Yonkers, in the Hudson river Two men
entered boat, rowed to the middle OF
the stream, rose to their feet, and en-
gagged in desperate struggle, in which
one went overheard and was drowned,
the survivor rowing to the opposite shore.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

brewer paid license duty for more than
$50, 900 barrels, another for more than
400, 900, third for more than 45O, 900, q
fourth for more than $4,000, aud fifth
for more than 100000 barrels. These
FIVE brewers together paid more than
gao, OO0 license duty. N-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
my The LAYING of the cornerstone

p@- The laying of the cornerstone
of the DOUGLAS Monument at Chicago
has been postponed from the 18th OF
June to the 4th of July, when it is in
tended TO make grand affair. The
Masonic Fraternity will conduct the
ceremony.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
THE FENIANs IN CANADA.

Our dispatches this afternoon state
that eight thousand Fenians have effected
a Judgment in Canada, and that the
Fenian intentions have come to head,
An immense amount of arms and am
munition have been shipped North from
the West within the past few days. The
most stirring news may now be looked
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
Extract Bucbu
rs THE GREAT DIURETIC.
HELMBOLD's HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
Cnmnound Fluid Extract Sarsaparilla,

HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
Compound Fluid Extract sarsaparilla,
For purifying the blood, removing all chronic
constitutional diseases arising from an impure
state OF the blood and the only reliable and
Scald Head. Salt Rheum, Pains and Swelings
OF the Bones, liberation of the Throat and Legs,
Blotches, Pimpes on the Face, letter, krysip-
elias and all scaly eruptions OF the skin.
AND BEAUTIFYING THE COMPLEXION.
Not a few Of the worst disorders that affect
Mankind arise from the corruption that accu-
mulates in the blood of all the discoveries
that have been made TO purge il out, none can
equal in effect Ielmb0d's Compound Extract
Sarsapariiia. Iteleanses and renOyates the blood
instils the vigOr of health into the system. and
purges cut the humors which make disease. ~
stimulates the healthy functions of the body, and
expels the disorders that grow and rankle in
the blood. such a remedy that could be relied
on on, has long been sought for. and now. for
the first time. the public have one ON which they
can depend. Our space here does not admit Of
certificates 10 show its effects. but the trial Of
single bottle will show the sick that II has VIZ
tues surprising everything they have ever taken.
Two tablespoonful Of the Extract Of Sarsape-
rilla added 20 a pint Of water u equal TO the
Lisbon Dict Drink, and one bottle Is fully equal
to gallon Of the Syrup OF Sarsaparilla. or the
decoctiOn usually made.
ss- These Extracts have been admitted 10
use in the United States army. and are also IN
very general use in all the State hospitals aud
public sanitary institutions throughout the
land a. we'll as in private practices, and are
considered as invaluable remedies.
See Medical properties Of Buchu. from Di.
pensat0ry Of the United States.
see Professor Dewer's valuable works on the
Practice Of Physic.
See remarks made by the late celebrated Dr.
Physic. Of Philadelphia
See remarks made BY DR.. Ephraim M'D0well,
q celebrated Physician and Member Of the
Royal COLLEGE Of Surgeons. ireland. and PUB
lished in the Transactions Of the King aud
Queens Journal.
See Medieo Chicurrical Review. published by
BENJAMIN Iravers. Fellow Of Royal Coliegc Of
Surgeons.
See most Of the late standard works Of medi-
cine.
Extract Buchu, Sarsaparilla." Sold BY an
druggists Principal depot-He lmbold's Drug
nd Chemical Warehouse, 5aI Broadway.
marl6-myi6-lyin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

HI-Judge NELSON, of the Supreme
Court of New York, delivered decision
in the case of JAMES EGAy, prisoner in
the Albany peniteniiary, that the trial of
civilians by military authority in time of
peace is illegal and conviction void
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

Den- The Catholic Church is said to be
flourishing in Kansas, and especially in
Leavenworth, the seat of the Bishop.
There are about 5000 Catholics in the
city-about one-third of the inhabitants
and a new cathedral is in process OF
erection, which will cost from $4,000
IN 8l5O O00
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

nT.Col BrAUcHANP WALKER Informs
the Royal Geographical Society, London,
that the population of Pekin, China, has
been much exaggerated. He believes it
not more than one million two hundred
thnnsand
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coufederats soldier Drowned.

We find the following in the Jackson
Aississippian Of the 29th.
We regret to learn that G. W. Gordon
young man about twenty-three years o.
age, carpenter by trade, and nephew o.
Gen. Gordon, G. s. A., was drowned
while bathing in Pearl river, near the
railroad bridge, on last Sunday morning.
He is supposed to have been seized with
cramp, as he was good swimmer.
Mr. Gordon was q native of Virginia, a
Captain in the SD Virginia regiment,
and at one time ABIDE Camp to General
R. E. Lee. '11'',e ~ ~
While here he has borne the reputation
Of an industrious, moral young gentle
man. He leaves two sisters in Virginia,
and brother, who was formerly Gen. Il.
Kirby Smiths Adjutant General, sup
posed to be in Texas
His body has not been recovered,
though efforts were made to do 80. On
Friday last he received letter from his
sister in Virginia, written in a very low
ing and affectionate style. Below we
give some extracts, to show his standing
in society at home:
l am glad to know that you left behind
you reputation that will ever be remem-
bered by all your friends and acqusint-
ances, especially your soldier friends :"
When asked when you are coming back,
| can only say that you never expect to
return again. s. am sorry that
your uniform was LOST thought at one
time to put your sword and pistol in your
trunk, but am so glad now that l did
not do it keep your sword wrapped
in Grape, mourning for our down-trodden
States wear button from your coat,
with the words Sic Semper URANUS.
From your affectionate sister,
L. J. GORDON.
In the sudden loss of this young man,
we are forcibly reminded Of the words of
Holy Writ: verify in the midst Of life
we are in death" In the very prime of
manhood-with cheeks aglow with the
rosy hues of health, and oil the indica-
tons of long life, he is suddenly sum
moned to appear at the judgment bar of
God, to render an account of his
Stewardship " while on earth. oh, how
careful We should live-spend each day
as though it were our last, and be ready
at moments warning to meet the stern
DEGREES Of Death. ttaf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

DH- III the United States District
Court of New York, on the oath, the jury
returned a verdict of Sl400 against ID.
s. PETERS, hotel proprietor, for failure
to alfix revenue stamps TO receipts for
money
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
Bly-A Nashville dispatch Of the 3Oih

Bl1-A Nashville dispatch of the Both
says Four soldiers of the 10th Regu-
lars, in an ARRAY with two policemen,
who were attempting to arrest them for
fighting, seriously stabbed the latter
JACK KARSELLY, it is thought, will die
from his wounds The other policeman,
PINK DEwEs. is badly, though not dan
gerously, hurt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

D6- The Boston Traveller says that
within circle Of twenty miles of Bos-
ton there are nearly one-third OF the
population of Massachusetts, or con-
siderably over four hundred thousand
aanla
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

p6- About forty tons Of toads, =
weighing ten or twelve pounds each, and
spotted trout, weighing from half pound
to three pounds, are annually caught out
Of Moosehead lake, and sent to Boston
and other markets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

s6- FROM Wellington. Ohio, ] 1856, 275
pounds of cheese we're shipped in 1865,
and the people Of that thriving town ex-
pect that this years expectation will
each 1000, 900 ponnls
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

Hea. A woman named MARY NoBLET
was arrested recently in Knox county,
Ohio, for stealing meat and robbing and
burning church library. tits said she
stole the meat, and then stole the Sunday
School library to cook the meat with.
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to $4,000
ndy.The Washington CORRESPONDENT Of

DW'The Washington correspondent oil
the Richmond Dispatch says Senator
SrooKroN, recently elected FROM the Uni
ted States Senate by partisan Dictator
ship, is spending much of his time here
His friends are sanguine that he will
next winter be re-elected to the position
from which he was illegally ousted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

IA In boring for coal at St Joseph,
No, depth Of 5Ofeet has been reached
Two veins Of coal has been passed-one
eigteen inches and the other two feet
thick. Below the second vein a brine
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
From Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, June IA special to the
Times says that 5000 Fenians crossed
into Canada last night, and q Judgement
had been effected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
aess- I'VE are clad TO Zee that exec

a6g~ We are glad to see that excellent
old journal, the Nashville Banner,
strut,ing out in new and handsome
dress-handsome enough and gay enough
for a dashing young chap like ourself-
for instance. The Banner shall have
easy chair, now.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
USE IIELMROs.D,S

f Il d Il XT r A c 7 e u c III u
In all diseases of these organs. whether exist
in ''Male" or % Female, from whatever canse
originating, and no matter how long standing;
IL Is pleasant in taste and odor g Immediate"
in action, and more strengthening than any of
the preparations of bark or iron.
Those suffering from broken down or delicate
constitutions, procure the remedy at once
The reader must be aware that however slight
may be the attack of the above diseases. il is
certain to affect his bodily health, mental pow
ers, and happiness. s.N III
All the above diseases require the aid of a
lt..EoAin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

Say- A Western paper says General
GRAsr is taking the Presidency BY the
foretop. Isn't there some danger Of bis
pulling it OUT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

has been reached it is said to yield 80
per cent of salt IL causes as much
sensation in the city as if oil had been
sfruck
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
HELSIIsOLD's

FLUID e * RACT B u C H U,
In affections peculiar to Females" IS une-
qualed by any other preparation, as in Chlorosis
or Retention. Painiulness, or Suppression of
Customary EyaeuatiOns. liberated or Schirrus
state of the Uterus; and all complaints incident
to the sex. whether arising from habits of dis
sipation. imprudence in, OF the decline or
change in life
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01

TT COMBINES sTRENTH WITH RAPID
i ity OF adjustment to bales of any sire. re
curing only one-third OF minute to tie up
bale Of cotton.
Ii being now well known to all the dealers in
rope for bailing cotton, that only a yer, small
crop OF hemp was made the past year. and that
In consequence the price will rule very high,
and that supply cannot be relied on at any
price. In confederation of these facts, all deal
ers, and those requiring ties will do well to pat
in their orders for this tie soon, thereby securing
supply for the season. The indications now,
so far as We have learned, are. that the demand
for this tie will be very large, hence the neces-
sity, of making early orders. which. addressed
to the manufacturers,
STONE x MURPHY. or
NJ. j. SMITH XCO., New Orleans.
LACY a McGHEE. Memphis.
Will me With prompt attention.
Beard Il Co. are also manufacturers Of the
Excelsior FIRE and Burglar proof Safes.
Price lists and circulars furnished 90 appli-
cation. my3l-3m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-01
HELAIBOLD'S
FLUID TRACT BUCHU
IMPROVED RosE WASH

diseases arising from habits of dissipation at
little expense. little or no change in diet, no
inconvenience or exposure: completely super
seding those unpleasant and dangerous rene
dies. Copaiba and Mercury, in all these diseases.
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for