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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

pecial dispate,. % the Republlcan.l

Special dispatr,s TO the Republican,
WAsBNGToS, July 26.-The closing
hours Of Congress are unattended by
any exciting debates or the passage Of
any very important bills. Perhaps the
most important considered to-day was
the bill reported from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs in the House to better
enforce the neutrality Of the United
States. 1t is a very elaborate measure,
and revolutionizes fully the present neu-
trality laws, which have been on the
statute-book for forty years The vote
on the passage Of the bill was l2f yeas,
every member in the House at The ti=s
voting for It The Fenian interest was
very great-Roberts, Of the Fenian
brotherhood, being present on the floor
Of the House during its consideration.
The House passeda bill to-day making
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28
HOW TIE SEA GETS SALT.

The question Of what makes the ocean
salt has long been discussed, and many
theories have been advanced as TO the
real cause In the absence Of any, how
ever, that may be pronounced infallible,
the reason given recently BY little school
boy appears TO US to be novel Il not phil
osophieal When asked the question, be
replied that the sadness Of the ocean
came from the Goldfish that swim in
a, .r.a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

he left Oxford with the highest reputation
for ability, sincerity and oratorical gifts
Sir RouxDELL palmer was one Of the
best of his years at Oxford, and like Mr.
Lowe was man pointed out by university
of opiniou as a man who must undoubt-
edly win high place in life. The same
was the case with Mr.. GoscuES, who
took his degeee with unusual distinction. :
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

n0- The editor of the Belleville
Texas Countryman has seen rattle
snake killed near that village, which was
fourteen feet long. six inches through the
body, aud had fortY-two rattles. 1t took
three men armed with fence rails, after a
desperate struggle, to kill him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

s@- A riot occurred in Columbus,
KY, on Saturday, between the whites
and negroes, resulting in the death of
three negroes and the wounding of seve-
raj others. Each party charges the other
with being the aggressor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

sss- The citizens of Warren county,
North Carolina, will erect a monument
on the sth prox, over the grave OF the
daughter of General r. E. LEE, who is
buried at Jones Springs, near that place.
Invitations have been sent to the father,
brother, etc, to attend
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

ray The literary societies Of the Uni
yersity of Virginia have resolved to erect
a monument over the rebel soldiers who
are buried in the immediate vicinity of
the college grounds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28
Firm Of Powers a Welghtman,
Ninth and Brown streets. Philadelphia.
rrom ,bo Fveninp Bulleiin, Philadelphiq. !

when on visit 20 the city of New York, a
few day since, / was induced 10 call on our old
friend and townsman, Mr.. IL; L, Helmbold,
druggist. 59l Broadway, New YORK. dis store
Is a Biodel--a perfect gem - the handsonest OF
any kind we have ever had the pleasure OF
viewing, and so extensive. being 8 feet front,
five stories in hight and over 40 ieet deep IL
indeed affords US much pleasure to know that
he has been 20 successful, and Il is ample evil
dence of the merits of his articles - as IN our
whole business experience we have not known
of the success Of any articles withou, merit
advertising merely bringing the name before
the people"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

BaE- The latest advices by telegraph
show that the Prussisns are almost at
the gates of Vienna, which the Austrians
have little hope Of holding. BIsMARK,
instead of making peace DICTATED by
NAPOLEON, seems likely to dictate terms
himself
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

pH-A Nashville dispatch (26th) says :
The Press and Times, refusing to swing
on ANDY JoHssoss gate, telegram
from the War Department reached here
today, ordering the withdrawal from the
paper of all quartermaster and commits
sary advertisements stsa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

sTThe Radicals have admitted Sena-
tor Patterson of this State, by modify
ing the test oath. He was once Con-
federate Judge; is disfranchised by our
franchise law. This is a backdown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

sG- The Pulaski Tenn Citizen says
there has not been any rain in that i'm
mediate section for FIVE weeks, and that
corn and garden vegetables are literally
burnt up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28
M MEDICAL.
Notice TO the Public.

IN THE YEAR 1876, THE WRITER EN- :
/ barked in the drug business in the city of
Philadelphia, and while thus engaged, made
several experiments in regard to the most de
sirable mode of preparing Fluid Extracts. Ny
efforts being successful-the articles being ap-
proved and used by The Medical iaculty-I was
DESTROYS of placing them befoi c the public, but
hesitated for some time before concluding 10 re-
sort to newspaper advertising, knowing OF the
prejudices that existed in the minds of many
against using advertised Medicines or Nostrums.
but through the advice of friends and those who
had used them this objection was overcome.
After eighteen years exertions. commencing
in small way the popularity Of my articles
has extended TO all parts of the United States,
and widely throughout foreign countries-and
this IN the face of much opposition. Every
means has been resorted to by unprinclpled
dealers since their merit and success have been
knOwn-such as advertising larger bottles at
less prize, censuring all other preparations, and
even copying, my advertisements-but J. am
happy to state that out of the many who have
resorted to this, none have been successful.
Ny object in this notice is to make facts
known to the public and respectable dealers,
believing, after so many years exertions, that
the Druggists will discountenance such pro-
may not be damaged by the use of inferior OF
spurious ones.
knowing that many may read this article
who are ufacQuainted with me, append a few
remarks from those my native city, and whose
names are known in all parts of the world
Being personally acquainted with Mr.. II, L.
Hemlbold. it affords me pleasure IN stating
have been most favorably impressed with his
cess" - MM. WEiTu IMAM,
Firm of Powers a Weightman,
Ninth and Brown streets, Philadelphia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

cay The Yazoo Commercial OF the
goth says the drouth still continues The
young corn in many places is beginning
10 wilt and wither under the intense
heat, and dry weather. The cotton IS
still growing, though if the rain does
not come, before great while 1t wall be
gin to show the effects of the weather.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28
HELMBoLD's
Fluid Extract Of SaFSaparilli
HIGHLY CONCENTRATEp.

HIGHLY CONCENlhAlED-
One bottle equivalent in strength to o4v SAiio
Of the Syrup of Detection.
Itrcaches the seat Of the disease imincoiat-iS
expellins all humors ofthe blood, and
Beautifying the Compiexton-
J. These articles. being OF sach strength. q
dose il exceedingly small. From this fact Ii
used in the United States Army Hospitals a 3
public Sanitary Institutions throughout q
land
-pS- Sold by all Druggists everywhere.
- Ark for Hclmbuid's. Take no other
uf- Cut out the advertisement ard send 70
Il, and By this means avoid counterfeit.
neutrality-suspicious.
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nay A Western radical paper has thi

Bay A Western radical paper has this
atrocious paragraph: The rebels OF Lou
isiana are making terrible ado about
murders committed by negro troops, or
negroes dressed in United States clothes,
and very piteously, but Intellectually, ask
the commanding officers to put stop to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

written n letter giving his support TO the
Philadelphia Convention movement. He
SAYS tina, the call for that Convention
"embodies the ti,ne-honored principles
of the great Democratic party, which
party Stands with unwavering devotion
by President JoHNsoS's administration,
though they have no utilization with the
doctrines and the party which placed
g, :. =. .,>.,a~u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

we may see another attempt on the part
Of the Radicals to grasp supreme power,
andlto ret6in il with that degree of per-
tinacity for which past arbitrary legisla-
ton has rendered them so notorious
What is the next part in the revolutions
airy and ,usurping programme oftbe Rad
icals2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

sfS- Gen. MATT. W. Ransom, formerly
OF the Confederate army, will be the OPP
position candidate 10 WORTH, for Cover
nor Of North Carolina s...q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

BD- The papers are publishing the
Freedmen's Bureau bill That Bureau
owns great number Of Bills, as the re-
cords Of the Criminal Courts show.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

B1~ An Analysing dame reports that
she has heard of but one old woman who
kissed her COW, but she kno Ss of many
thousands of young ones who have kissed
very great calves. qot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

BLusHIxG IS a sign that something OF
the angel is left in woman, beautiful 70
the eve and bespeaking the inward purity
Of the heart When n woman ceases 10
blush she has lost her creates; charm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

pH~A paragraph going the rounds
saws A serious alteration took place
between two editors in Knoxville on Fri
day-Gov. BRowSLow son and friend
of Dick McCANY-in which young
BRowNLow got decidedly thrashed'
BRowSLow armed himself with pistols,
and swore he would shoot his opponent
IN sipht n a. tatI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

s5- A Western horse-tamer advertises
a performing horse that will kick a cigar
out of any ones mouth, who chooses to let
him, without touching their face
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

nA-T The Nashville american says Sena-
tor SPENCE was arrested in his seat at the
capitol, day or two ago, on charge of
obtaining money under false pretenees.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

ED- A Richmond paper thinks there
should be new Cabinet officer called
the Secretary of the Exterior, and sp-
pointed from the South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28
From the Boston Herald.l

I'VE do not like to advertise worthless wares
or articles calculated to deceive our readers
bold. whom VIC have known for years, gradually
extend his advertising from year. TO year until
he becomes the largest advertiser in the United
reSarI 10 his articles must be correct"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

PEA. Mrs. McDEKMoTr was pounded to
death by her husband, with a hoe, in a
field at Waltham, Massachusetts,, one
day last week III
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MARRIED.

NELSON BELL.--At Pine Bluff Ark, on
Tuesday. July 18th. at the residenccof Judge
Scull. by the Rev. Mr.. TrembIe. Mr.. Smith M.
N elson. of Memphis. and Miss Mollie Bell. of
Pine Bluff. Ark. o
DACUS-UPCHURCH On the 26th day of
July. by the Rev DR.. James Holmes. at the
residence Of Mr.. A. M. Owen, ESQ, Chapel
Hill, Hamilton Place. Mr. joseph Dacus and
Miss Bette Upchureh t4t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

RA. Mr.. Secretary HARLAS has at
tempted to render the President misera-
able by resigning. ANDY can't see it.
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The writer reluctantly inserts the above, and
would not do so were he not stranger % many
and concludes By stating the names Of his arti
cles. and the diseases for which they have beei
used by many thousands, with complete success
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

A DrEP auting, very much like a
founce, figures on the bottom Of many
dresses that would look ever 80 much
better without IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

s6-Tbe Government Commissioners
estimates for the month Of August 10, 900
rations necessary for the destitute of Al
ahama
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28
UeImbOId's Extract of Buchu

win cure all diseases of the Kidneys and Bad
der. Cures Pain or Weakness in tho back
Structures. etc. cures Weak Nerves. Loss q
Memory, Trembling, Dimness of Vision.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

0Small pox is raging at Pensacola
Bishop QUHLAS and a number of priests
and Sisters of Charity have gone there.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28
HELMBOLD'S
FLUID Elk TRACT BU c II .

cures Gravel and Dropsicai Sweliings existiu.
in Men, Women, or Children in tact. ALL
DISEASES requiring the aid Of a Dinretie. L
Is the greatest Tonic and Diuretie knewn-lcr
fectly safe. pleasant in taste and OdOr. and -
mciiaiei in It's action.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

Auevsr BELMONT, Chairman Of the
National Democratic Committee, has
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

ETCHEvARNE.--0n the Goth inst. ut his
residence on the Horn Lake road. one mile
from Memphis. Mr. Joseph Etcheyarne. in the
'5Olh year of hisage.
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REMOVAL.

THE OFFICE OF TIE MEMPHIS COT
4 ton Mills is nov u the house % Schoolheld
A Hanauer. 20 Front street, where a fun Sup
ply Of OsnaburEs, Cotton Yarns. Rope. etc,
constantly on hand. W. b. WIGGS.
iy2s-arn Business Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28
HELMBOLD'S
Fluid Extract of BuchI

is pure fluid extinct, not weak tea or in =
sion. Is the one thing needinl for ali co q
plants incident to Females. For parlicuiar
send for Circular.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-28

S a We M o " Il Z
At THE OLD WOODEN MILL. FOOT OF
"A Poplar street, we will pay cash for all old
cotton rags, old wooden rags, old rope bagging,
old paper, gunny bags. burlaps, old stove or
cast iron. wrought orscrap iron. BY the pound,
hundred or ton copper, brass, zinc, lead, pew
ter, britannia. OF anything likely to be wasted
even old broken glass
jy27-lm Old Wooden Mill. Foot OF Poplar -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-10-09
From the Pittsburgh Catholicl
A Terrible Warning.

On Thursday, the 18th inst, prisoner by the
name Of Holmes was struck with apoplexy while
giving utterance to the most horrid blasphemies,
and died the next day. The case was soremark-
able that 1t was reported in all the daiies the
same week. A few days ago all the circum-
stances connected with the horrible affair were
described to us, and we give them almost word
for word, as we received them from several
respectable parties, Protestant as well as Catho-
lie, and possessing the best means Conformation.
Thompson (for Holmes was only an assumed
name) had been several years, perhaps four or
five, in the penitentiary, having been convicted
of horse stealing. He was possessed of Wig
orous constitution, and though an educated and
intelligent man, was a professed infdel, and
accustomed on all occasions, to use language of
most profane and blasphemous character
He was employed at shoemaking, and on the
fatal Thursday, while thus engaged, entered
into conversation on religious subjects with the
only other prisoner in his CELL a Protestant,
working at the same trade. Thompson asked
his companion if his mother was a Christian;
being answered in the affirmative, he observed
that Christianity was an imposture. The other
prisoner replied that Christianity could be prov
ed from the Bible. Thompson answered; the
Bible is like an old fiddle, you can play any
tune you please on it, When reminded that
at least the Divine character of the Founder of
Christianity was clearly set forth in the Bible,
Thompson asserted with great vehemence, that
''Jesus Christ was a bastard, and His Mother
"a" name which none but the vilest ruffian
would apply to even the most degraded woman.
Thompson had hardly given utterance to these
horrible words, when his cell-mate observed
that he was falling from the bench on which he
sat, and, catching him in his arms, gave the
alarm.
A physician was summoned Immediately, but
the case was one beyond the reach of medical
skill. Some said the poor man was attacked
by apoplexy, others might suspect that he had
been struck by the hand Of God There, with
distended pupils, palsied tongue, andrigidlimbs,
lay the wretched blasphemer. After twenty
four hours spent in this condition, he passed to
his final account
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-10-09
VA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1866.

KEGS surrendered. The pursuit was continued
to Dranesville by the command, and two miles
beyond by George Whitescarver, Seibert, Welt
Hatcher, Wild, Harvey Hatcher, and the Rev
Sam. Chapman. During its progress Captain
Vim. Chapman was overtaken and captured
but one of his command who witnessed the oc-
currence, soon brought assistance and set him
at liberty.
The two suffers were called upon to partake
of the fortune of their countrymen; and their
merchandise, including quantity Of confec-
tionery, was divided among the victors As
soon as the prisoners and booty were collected,
Mosby hurried off towards Fauquier
The loss sustained by the Yankees on this
April Fool s-day, was ten killed, fifteen wound
ed SO badly as to be left on the field, eighty
three prisoners, and ninety-fve horses, besides
the animals that were killed. Mosby s loss was
one killed, gallant young fellow from Ken
lucky, Davis by name who belonged to the ar
tillery service, and three men wounded, Ned
Hurst, of Fauquier, (who has run of luck in
that line, Keys of the 1st Virginia cavalry, and
r. A. Hart, of Fauquier, private in the orig
inal Black Horse company, and one of the most
gallant men in the cavalry service
At Rectortown the captures were divided
and from thence the prisoners were sent to Cul-
peper, where they were turned over to Briga-
dier General Fitz Lee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-10-09
NUMBER XVI.

In the first place he said that Satan was the
| cause of every detection He said constant
prayer and watchfulness were necessary to guard
against the evils of the Arch Enemy. :.
In the garden of Gethsemane the Savior had
told his disciples to watch and pray, lest at any
time they fall into temptation, for Satan goeth
about as roaring lion, seeking whom he may
devour. That he was constantly on the watch
for an opportunity to overthrow them, and that
he never permitted one to pass to effectit. He
was talented watchful, wary and subtle, and
that threatened him from the Devil.
He said that it was fearful to think of the
state of the unconverted, but much more to
think of those who had made profession ofreh-
gion.
But no man ever fell under the Vaccinations
of the Devil, except when he was off his guard,
not watchful If Jesus could have gotten Peter
to watch and pray he would never have denied
him. 1t was when man was seeking some
worldly end, that Satan had his opportunity.
If the weakest christian were watchful, there IS
not power enough in the dark hosts of Hell to
cause him to fall There is not single instance
on record where watchful man had ever fallen.
But the little germ that is sometimes planted,
almost unwittingly, leads to a fall. The cause
is Satan and the occasion is our own careless
ness The manifestations vary with the char
acter of the individual Every man has his
besetting sin, and it is on this weak side of his
character that he has most need to be watchful.
In Judas it was the love of money In Noah,
it was a fondness for wine in Jacob, it was
prevarication and deceitfulness; in David and
Solomon, it was their lusts. A man s fall might
begin in the sanctuary itself He might encour-
age wandering thoughts which would lead to his
fall The expression of each individuals de-
Election was the expression of his character.
In regard to the repentance of persons who
had been guilty of reflections from proper rell-
gious conduct, he said that there were many
causes of bitterness In their repentance. The
first was the consciousness of having been so
weak and with having fallen On SO slight an
occasion another cause of bitterness was that
they had deserted so good and kind friend
another bitter reflection was that. persons around
them would lose confidence in them-that the
finger of scorn would be pointed at them, and
that the lips of their companions would be curled
in derision at them; another bitter element was
the consciousness that they had fallen and desert
ed cause which others had not, who had
probably more temptation to withstand than
they had
But, he said, there were many and great en-
couragements to those who had fallen into re-
ligious defections The first was that Christ
was not grieved with them that his eye was
fixed on them with pity and compassion and
secondly, that when they repent, that God hears
their cry and will show them mercy
At the close of the sermon several persons
went forward and united themselves with the
church
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POETRY
VIRGINIA.
BY J. n. HEWITT.


There's blood on thy plains there's blood on thy
hills,
The red tint hath crimson'd thy rivers and rills
Thy wales have all heard the wild music of war
And thy rocks have re-echoed the cannon's LOUD
roar.
All mournful and dreary the winds speed along
The pastures which once heard the shepherd boys
song;
The homestead deserted-the cottage laid low,
While the owlet and rook croak their hoarse
notes of Woe
The footprints of war are all over the land,
The SHELF awful havoc-the work of the brand
All desolate now are the garden and grove,
And solitude regns O. er the bower of love-
All honor to thee thou proud Mother of States
Though War thunder loud at thy capitol gates,
Yet did thy cheek blanch, or thy warriors quaill
No!-defance went forth on the wings of the
gale!
The spoiler came on over mountain and moor,
And fared his red brand at the cottagers door
But up rush'd thy squadrons all burning with
wrath,
And, lo there are graves in each copse of their
path
Thy mountains are battlements piercing the skies,
Where thy cannon rang loudly their war-melo-
dies;
And lovely thy daughters, who fed the souls
fame
And led the young hero to glory and fame
The war-din is over-the struggle is done,
And Peace sings to slumber the trumpet and gun;
Still be, noble mother beautiful star,
Dispensing its light O. er the ruins of war.