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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
OH. FOR A LODGE.

"Oh, for lodge in some shady park,
glorious and grsveled, with musical foun-
tains, and singing birds, and bright flow
ers, in the neighborhood of Louisville,
during these hot days A park, City Fa-
theirs, park you have spark Of the
fire of humanity, or a drop of the sweet
milk of charity about you, give rssa
park i--Louispiiie Journal 49,. -.
Come down here, Mr.. Prentice, and
cool your poet brow amid The shades of
our Memphis park-the prel,iest spot
of earth this side the original Eden. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
STARTLING NEWS.

Our dispatches this evening inform us
that the European peace conference has
broken up, and that war is inevitable.
Gold has gone up to sc, and cotton de-
clined half penny. This news is in
deed startling, and particularly unwel-
come to us who are not reconstructed
The next intelligence will probably an
nounce the opening of hostilities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
fsAyAeErs ISLAND.

Savage Island was thus named by Cap
tain Cook because. of the barbarliy Of
the inhabitants. A Baptist missionary,
Mr.. LAwRs, reports that he found there
people prepared of the Lord for, by
the efforts of native teacher left there,
the people had been constrained TO cast
away all their IDOLS and now in that
Savage Island there are one thousand
and seventy church members"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
A FREEDMAN KILLED.

We learn, says the jackson Clarion,
that Mr.. 10. KIRKLAND killed freedman
named Essex WHITFIELD, at Brandon,
on Tuesday night, by stabbing him with
knife in the throat, severing the jugu-
lar vein. We are not informed of the
particulars The provocat;on must have
been very great, fol. Mr.. KIRKLAND is
known to be a peaceably disposed young
man. Hi H'H''i"ti4 2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
SPECIAL PRnVInRnnp

A Connecticut deacon WAS attaching q
very poor and feeble pair of oxen to a
very large load of wood. A neighbor
asked him how he expected to get so
large load to market with so poor a
team. The deacon replied that he ex-
pected to have some assistance from Di-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
AMERICAN RIFLED CANNON.

The London Standard argues thai
England, thus far, has met with poor
success in her attempts to manufacture
improved artillery, and that journal goes
on to say Already the Americans
have made fifteen hundred l5-neh guns,
which have been tested to be perfectly
safe for a thousand rounds with spher-
cal shot of 440 pounds, aud powder
charge of so pounds. They have also
20-inch guns, throwing round projectiles
of 1880 pounds, with powder charge Of
100 pounds These guns have been
tested TO 800 rounds Two American
turret ships are armed with these 20inch
guns, and from the nature Of their arma-
ment would be more than match for
the whole Of the English iron-clad feet
combined"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

sDr A Montreal special to the New
York Herald states that in the final fight
near the line, only forty Of the Governor
Generals body guard we're engaged, and
that the Fenians were driven across the
line with several killed and sixteen. cap
tured, who were taken to Montreal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

Htas- The Springfield (Massachusetts)
Republican says: mot one removal
and appointment in New England, as far
as we know, has been made by the Presi-
dent for opinions sake; and not one in
opposition to the wishes of the members
Of Congress representing the State"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

ekS~ la a conference of negro preach
ers in South Carolina, Que of the preach
ers was charged with having two living
wives besides the one at present with
him The colored bishop ruled that he
must not preach until he shall be re-
lieyed by Providence Of his difficulties .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

E@~ At a festival given at St Joseph
few days ago, the pictures OF SToYEwALL
JACKSON and Gen. LEE were ratified of
at enormous prices The had was deco
rated with red, white and red. Choice
cakes were named BEAUReGARD, JOHN
sroy, etc. Dixie was the favorite piece
&C music
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

aG-At a rattle for benevolent pur-
pose, which came off at Sedalia, Mo, on
Thursday night last, the bachelor editor
of the Times won handsome quilt
Whereupon, he concludes be is as well
prepared for entering the state of matri-
mony as was the young chap who owned
COW and calf -..,.....
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

Ear Another new bonnet is out-s
common white handkerchief passed over
the top of the head and tied under the
throat, with a wreath Of roses in the
shape of a horse shoe on the top. So
says Madame Demorest for May. g.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
ssy- The Pail Mali gazette gives cur

EGy- The Pail Mall Gazette gives cur
rency to q rumor that the Emperor Ma
PoLFox has written to Emperor MAXI
MILAN, asking him to give over the
administration of Mexican affairs to the
French authorities as guarantee for the
payment of the interest on the 3 per cent
loan, and adding, that unless this is done,
it will be necessary TO recall the French
troops
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

ts1~ The French Legation in Wash
ington received information that French
troops are TO be concentrated at various
points, under orders not to make any
more hostile demonstrations. Seventy
five per cent. of the troops win go to
France in October.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

b6-The investigation Of the British
invasion of Vermont is being vigorously
pushed forward, and the disclosures so
far leave but little doubt that the English
troops captured and killed one or more
Fenians on the soil Of Vermont =
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

saTAMissouri cotemporsryadvises the
people Of his county to take the matter
of catching robbers and thieves into their
own hands. He says Gov FLETCHER
appointees are too busy hunting up
preachers, and criminals of that class
to fool away their time on thieves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

Bea,. The Berlin Cathedral is doomed
to destruction within two years. A much
larger cathedral, according to plans ap-
proved by the late king, is to be built on
the same site. lrate i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

Bny-A rumor is circulating in Germa-
ny that, in case of war there, General
MCCLELLAN, who at present sojourns at
Dresden, will be appointed commander
in-chief Of the Saxon army. .g'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

ED- A Western editor, in answer to a,
complaint Of a patron that he did not
give news enough, advised him, when
news was scarce, TO read the Bible, which
he had no doubt would be new to him,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

ray A young man named DALE, while
on his way to get married at Tiiusville,
Pennsylvania, on Monday, was shot dead.
His rival for the hand of the lady is sus-
pected of committing the deed huaha.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

Gas- Professor TrscHESDoRF, the biblir
cal critic and discoverer Of the Codex
Sinaiticus, has received from the EN-
peror of Austria the cross of the order OF
Francis Joseph. 74 a5i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

4 pias- Hail stones weighing from half a
pound to full pound, fell recently in
vavastoa and vacinity, Texas. Three
miles east the storm made sad havoc
with the crops and trees.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
Extract Buchu
Is THE GREAT DIURETIC.
HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
Compound 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 aud
eilectnai known raBedy for the cure of Scrofula.
Scald Head Salt Rheum, Pains and Swellipgs
of the Bones, liberation of the Throat and Legs,
Botches. Pimples on the Face. letter, Erysip-
elias. and all scaly eruDti0ns ofthe skin, bag } ?
AND BEAUTlFYlNG THE COMPLEXION.
Not few of the worst disorders that affect
mankind arise from the corruption that aceu-
mulates in the blood. OF all the discoveries
that have been made 10 purge it out, none can
equal in effect Helmbold's Compound Extract
Sarsaparilla II nsesand renOy Yates the blood
instils the vigor of health into the system, and
purges out the kumors which make disease. II
stimulates the healthy functions ofthe body, and
expels the disorders that grow and rankle in
the blood. such n 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 il has .vir
tues surprising everything they have ever taken,
Two tablespoonful of the Extract of Sarsapa-
rlla added to a pint of water is equal to the
Lisbon Diet Drink, and one bottlois fully equal
to gallon of the Syrup of Sarsaparila. or the
decocti0n as usually made. . ...l
Ha- These Extracts have been admitted to
use in the United States army, and are also ~
very general use in all the STATE hospitals AMI
public sanitary Institutions throughout the
land as well as In private practices, and are
considered as invaluable remedies. M.
See Medical properties of Buchu, from Dis
ponsatory of the United States fu 1hJf i
See Professor Dewers valuable works on the
Practice of Physic. sf. T-H
See remarks made blythe late celebrated Df,
Phi, sic, of Philadelphia.
See remarks made by DR.. Ephraim NJ Dowel,
a celebrated Physician and Member Of the
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland aud pub
lshed in the Transactions of the King ant
Queens Journal n.U
See Medico Chicurgical Review, published BY
BENJAMIN Travers Fellow of Royal College 81
Surgeons
See most of the late standard works of medi
cine. h.t,s l.Ht
Extract Buchn, "Sarsaparilla." Sold by all
druggists. Principal depot lIelmb9ld's Drug
nd Chemical Warehouse, 59i Broadway.
mnr16-myl6-lyin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

skD~ A duel was fought at West Point,
Ga, few days ago, between Mr.. M. P.
KENSER, of Marion, Ala, and the Hon
Mr. LUMPKIN, of Ga, without serious
result .g tsu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

Bay A Western critic, in speaking of
a new play, says; The unities are ad-
mirably observed; the dizziness, which
commences with the first act, never flags
for moment until the curtain fails"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

p4r Old STEVENS says the rebel States
fought themselves ont of the Union. But
did not the Northern and Western and
border States fight them back into it?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

vine Providence. His neighbor asked
him whether it would not be as we'll 10
dispense entirely with the oxen, and let
Precedence drap the iphole load.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

RA. The Radicals still style the South
ern people rebels. Is the man who wants
to trade with rebels any better than
a rebel? These superlative loyalists.
these political angels, should be ashamed
to be caught lingering rebel money and
eating rebel bacon and greens.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

B6-" An immense quantity Of modern
confession of sin, even when honest, is
merely a sickly egotism, which viii
rather gloat over its own evil than lose
the Capitalization of its interest in
itself"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

gny- Well, we are all disfranchised,
But cant we become naturalized, like
any other foreigners, and thus acquire
the right TO vote? lftt.b l.f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

B@ Here is the pithiest sermon ever
preached: Our ingress in life is naked
and bare; our progress through life is
trouble aud care; our egress out Of it we
know not where; but doing well here, we
shall do we'll there"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

Say Gen. ScoTT's coffin was made by
BRowN, of Grace Church, New York.
The required length of the coffin was six
feet nine inches
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
USE UELMBOLD'S
,LUIp EXTRACT BUCHu

In all diseases of these organs, whether exist
in Male" or Female" from whatever cause
originating, and no matter how long standing
1t is pleasant in taste and odor, 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. .Il.1 I..t
An the above diseases require the aid Of q
diurptic
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

pa- Why does the present Congress
not amend the Constitution so as to put
to rest forever the question Of the right
Of a State to secede7 Do they think
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

seA. Since the dispersion of the Legis-
lature, we suppose Nashville feels as
people feel after a storm has swept over
them I.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

sI- Old STEVENS talks Familiarity Of
the penitentiary of hell" That's right
Let every man discuss his favorite insti-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

BE- The native people of Tennessee
are now foreigners and aliens, and the
foreign population have become natives.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
HELM IsOID'S

FLUID ExTRACT b NC HUI
In affections loculiar to " Fomales," 5 une-
qua ed by any other preparation, Us in ChlOr6sis
or Retention. Painiulness. or Suppression VI
Customary Evacuhtions. liberated or Sehrrus
TO the sex, whether arising from habits of dis
sipation. imprudencc in, or the decline or
change 10 life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

gaS~ THAD. STEVENS disease is dropsy
Of the chest Is it curable2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
M EDICAL,
HEINIBOLD'S
FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU

E'OR WEAKNESS ARISING FROM IN,
l. discretion. The exhausted powers of Ma
ture which are accompanied by SO many alarm
disposition to Exertion, Loss of Memory, Wake
fulness, Horror OF Disease. or Forebodings of
Evil in fact, universal Lassitude. prostration
and inability TO enter into the enjoyments OF
society.
The constitution. once affected with Organic
Weakness requires the aid II medicine to
strengthen and myigorate the system. which
Hembold's Extract Buchu invariably does. II
no treatment is submitted 10, Consumption or
Insanity epsues.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

that secession may be good thing some
day. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
From Lon don.

LONDON, June 6 --Breadstufis steady,
Sugar quiet Coffee in fair demand.
Tea quiet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

The sun in its perpendicular hight,
Looks down on the depths OF the sea,
And the fishes beginning 70 sweat -.
Cry, Hang il how hot we shall be.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
e "a
THE NOON DISPATCHES
C0TT0N NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

New YoRK, June l6-ll m.-Cot-
ton-Liverpool dates to 7th received
report sales of four days of $4,000 bales,
at decline of I'D. Conference dissolved
and war inevitable. fffFfFtTF
Gold acknowledgement at 53s-now Sc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16

pg-We are now in the midst Of the
heated term, when the shady side of the
street is much sought after. |. !.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-16
HELMkOLD'S l
FLUID TRACT BUCH


viii radically exterminate from the system
dsesses arising FROM habits of dissipation ut
little expense. little or no change in diet, no
Inconvenience or exposure completely super
sedng those unpleasant and dangerous rene
dies. Copaiba and Mercury, in all these diseases
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-10-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TyO FARMS FOR SALE.

HAVING purchased property In the West, now
j. i propose selling my Two Farms here, viz. The
one containing 10 acres Of the best red shale stu
ate In Shamokiu township, Northumberland county,
Railroad. ..G gHT -T1.' ~ -
Tho improvements are good, large, commodious
ID w y l. l. N q H q u e,
with all the necessary outbuildings q Fountain of
good water at the door A large frame Bank Barn
with Sheds, Straw Houses, and Cider Works attached
Two good bearing Orchards Of excellent fruit, TO-
gether with Peaches, Pears, Cherries, Piums,
Grapes, 3c. and about twenty acres Of good msa.
dow. About 50 acres Of good Timber Land. A
Water-Power Saw Mill, 10. ---I--. :
Ths other Farm Of 70 acres be the same more or
les lying ooniguously and adjoining with good neat
and commodious buildings, two springs
Of excellent water near the house, with good u "a
dow aud mssdow ground, about 40 acres Of excellent
Timber Land young thriving Orchard, Ae., DO.
Persons Wishing to purchase good farms near the
Coal Regions, will do well 10 call and see INV pro-
perty. The tsrms will be rsasoaabls II NO. sald
BY ELIDI John
Plsassrt Dale Farm,
lcih mo 10th, 1888 a.af
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-10-20

w SOME of the Cops complain bitterly
of Johnson's policy, but especially of his
speeches on his Chicago tour, which, they
now allege, were not only foolish and undig-
niied, but disgraceful, and had ruined the
party. Some of the prominent johnson men,
on the other hand, denounce the Copper.
heads, and say the late victory was not an
endorsement of the radical policy of Con-
gress, hut blow which will crush the Cop
perheads forever. These sentiments are freely
expressed since the election, by the Cops and
johnson men.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-10-20

In Ohio the Republican majority Is at
least 10000 higher than last year; it is
cousiderably higher in Iowa. In indiana h
the Republican majority is less than IA loo4'
but far higher than in any other year.
In Pennsylvania, Gen. Geary's mWo,i.y
is larger than Gov. Curtin's In 1868, i wnen
our entire majority was made up OF soiuiGas .'ls
and clerks sent home from the Union at,nies
and from Washington to vote. Our au'er-
saries then claimed that we coetceo OF
changed the soldiers votes; now the sol.
diers are a, home, and vote as they see ft.
Yet they vote as they did when in the feld;
and, with the Offices an6 patronage of the
Federal Government turned against US, we
have gained strength In Congress.
Can any fail to discover the signs of tho
timesY-Neu York Tribune.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-10-20

gg" THE Borough of Shamokin poled, at
the recent election, 525 votes, which, the
Herald thinks, entities it to rank as the lar
yest as well as the youngest borough in the
county. Shamokin certainly did well, but
the vote Of Sunbury ran up to 542, while the
register shows that there are not less than
$50 votes in the borough. Milton pollcd
4s9, and Northumberland 842, the latter q
handsome increase. Sunbury, it will be seen,
poled the largest vote in the county, and
intends to keep at the head of the list. II
any Of our neighbors design to take the lead,
they will have to be unusually smart. Sha.
mokin deserves a premium for the largest
Republican majority, which is 2sl, in
sunbury, 140, Milton, 14S.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-10-20
CORRESPONDENCE.
For the Sunbury American.
Letter from lOwn.
DENNIsoN, Crawford Co., Iowa,
October 0, 1866.

Friend Wileert Enclosed please find n
greenback, for which send me the AMERI-
CAN. Having now located myself so that
paper can reach me, feel like hearing from
home, and know that the AMERICAN just
the means of keeping me informed of the
doings in old Northumberland.
We have quite lively time here, on ac-
count of the rapid progress of the North
western Railroad. Last April, when came
west, it was completed to Boonsboro, eighty
five miles east of this place, and to day the
track is laid to within one mile To NOR
row evening our little town will welcome
within its limits the iron horse. Is not this
rapid work The great West is all astir.
Two months more, and this railroad will be
completed to Omaha, to connect with the
Pacific road, which is already completed to
beyond Fort Kearney. In two years more
the Nj. x. nj. road will connect with it at
Council Bluffs, and then the progress of
western Iowa will be rapid AS it unques.
tiOnably contains the best soil in the United
States, it win make one of the most valuable
districts. The only drawback that it has
hitherto labored under is the want of tim
Der, but this can now soon be easily rene.
died, as the railroads will bring in an abun-
dant supply for building and fencing.
Farmers here raise heavier crops, and
cork Tess than anywhere in the East
Prices ofgrain are, however, not so high as
further East, but what is lost in that is
gained in cattle 1t costs nothing but the
attention to il to raise stock here. 1t is
always in demand, and at very high prices.
More men have become rich by investing in
and raising stock than by going "to the
mines" Now, this prospect can be realized
by any one, almost
Land is yet cheap. 1t can still be bought
for from Si.25 to Is per acre, and there is
no end to the ''unoccupied farms" along
these beautiful streams. But have no
doubt that in few years every quarter-sec-
tion will contain a resident But fourteen
years ago there was only here and there a
trapper to be seen on these vast prairies, and
now behold the railroad What will it be
fourteen years hence2 There Is certainly a
bright prospect here for the poor people OF
the East, and those emigrsting from foreign
lands. Here they can procure themselves
homes, and live in peace and plenty.
But pardon, il you please, the digression
Send the AMERICAN, as / am very anxious
to see it, ! hope to hear that the old Key
stone went square against "My Policy.,-
Feeling sorry that could not be there to
assist In the struggle, remain, ..
Very respectfully, Yours,