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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

FlRsr PAPER MoSrY. The following
good one has been going the round
of the city. We do not know the author
Where does the Bible first speak Of
paper money! Answer - When the
dove carried the green back TO Noah.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

Dn BoHANYAN.--We call the attention
of our readers TO the advertisement of
DR. Bohsnnan, Of st Louis He is one
of the most eminent physicians of that
city, and all afflicted with such diseases
as come under his peculiar practice will
find the doctor of the greatest service,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

CARRIAeT OTrRTuRSFD.-on Thurs
day night, says the Appeal, during the
hight Of the storm, carriage vas upset
on Main street, near the corner Of Madi-
500, AID the rerplexed driver expert
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

R0BACK'S ARE BETTER.

HAMILTON, e. W.
The Fenian excitement is erowing hourly II
is feared by the military authorities lere that
there is a large organization in our midst. The
critical state of things demands immediate &C
ton. The excitement Is causing much sick
ness, and the popular remedies, Roback's Blood
Pills and Blood Purifier, are becoming scarce.
and the demand immense. The people have
made an appeal to the Governor General to I'D
init them free Of duty
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

BEWARE or TooTH PoIsoys yended nm
der the name of dentrifces Adopt and
adhere to the only preparation that really
preserves the teeth and hardens the gums,
fragrant !Sosodont lis effects on decay
ing teeth are mayelous. ,,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21
MAYoR's OFFICE, Cry HALL,
MRMPHIs, TRNN., April, ~, 1866,

H. NJ. REILLY, ESQ.,. STATIoN-HoUsE
kEEpER-Sr /: In future yon will not
admit in the station-house or city Jail any
State prisoners II is the dnty Of parties
who bring them to turn them over to the
Sheriff, In order to carry this order into
effect, you will call upon the Chief of Pc
lice to use his whole force, both day and
night, for the purpose Respectfully,
JoHy PARK, Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

PERSONAL Major Alden, the Fenian
Inspector General for the district of West
Tennessee, is in the city on business con
nected with the brotherhood.
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GREENBAoKs AsE aOon
ROBACK'S ARE BETTER.
CAIRO.

CAIRO 7es ta
The "Leonora passed down to-day, mll
passengers. and loaded to The guards with
freight, among the passengers we noticed the
smiling face Of DR.. Henderson, the S aDuat cou-
mir" of theeelebrated Scandinavian medicines
The Victoria passed up last night She
had on her manifest thirty-fve packages Of
Swedish Drugs. ex. ship Kohlon," at Men
Orleans, from Sweden for Prince, Walton a
Co., Cincinnati. The Captain reports business
dull at Vicksburg and New Orleans, and orera-
tons in cotton very light
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

WHILE You are IN good health insure
your life in the Altna life Insurance
Company. No extra charge for residing
and travelling anywhere South at all
seasons of the year Moore 4 West,
agents, No 222 Madison street al9-lm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21
GREENBACiAs ARE GOOD,
- lta -rlH But
ROBACK'S ARE BETTER.
PITTsBURe

PITTsBURG-
Have the people right to think ana &c. for
themselves? Tfso. they need not be told what
is good" or what is better" from every fence.
or every wall. The people here are unanimous
in their praise of Roback'5 Blood Pills, Blood
Purifier. and Stomach Bitter
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

Fresh FISH Our old friends, Messrs
Comstock 4 Co., No, 4l6 Main street,
have received a fine supply of fresh fish,
such as perch and trout To all who
want to see splendid supply, we say to
90 10 Comstock 4 Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

PREAcHIYG At ruE CHELSEA CHURCH
Rev, j. l.. Cross will preach Tomorrow
mdrning at II o'clock in the Chelsea
Baptist church The public are respect.
fully invited to attend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

L,OR SALE,-THE TRACT OF LAND, CON
Il tanning 100 acres. known as the Paine Tract,
about two mile. from town, on the new Raleigh
road, north sid, and ON both sides of Cypress
creek, viii positively be sold on the ID day Of
May, on the premises, in subdivisions to suit
purchasers. One third cash, balance in 6 and
IL months, with trust deed to secure deferred
payments. tl
j. NJ. WILLIAMSON, Admir-,
ali-h With the will annexed Of G. Paine.
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FOR RENT.

LsoR RENT-A STORE II A GOOD LOcA-
IL ten. Inquire AZ 10 q oplar street. OF al
Nc. II Saint Mcrtinsstreet. srlG-iu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

SAVE YouR MoNEY. -You can save a
large share of your money by having
your job printing executed at the Public
LEDGER office. We make a speciality Of
this part Of our business, aud, having
the most complete establishment in the
Southwest, our facilities FOR doing the
best Of work at lowest rates srr unsur-
passed by any house in this section We
employ the best Of wbrkmeu, have all
the latest and newest styles Of type and
presses, and civn entire satisfaciion 10
all cur patrons. Bring in your favors to
L. Madison street
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l6-lw* No. 400 Front, cor Bpa

Trout. -Messrs. Comstock 4 Co. No.
4l6 Main street, have on hand and ARE
daily receiving n new supply Of fresh
fish We tried some of their lake ironi
for breakfast this morning, and can pro
nounce them the best We have ever
tasted We commend this firm 10 our
citizens as keeping nothing but the best
articles. a202l
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The Run on Greenbacks
WASHINGT0N-

WASHINGT0N-- ma
The most interesting debate. perhaps. that
has ever taken place In the Senate was Of yes
terday Never have We seen 50 much excite
ment on the floor as when the bill passed adopt
ing Robark's Stomach Bitters as the standard
Biiters within and for the United States
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

FLATULEEcY.- The most common cause
of this difficulty is Indigestion When
the natural fluids Of the stomach are Sc
creted in an unhealthy state, fermenta-
ton rapidly takes place, and the stomach
and associated yiscera become distended
with gas, giving rise to frequent eTacia
ton or belching The quantity Of gas
thus accumulated is often enormous
The treatment for this disorder should be
careful diet, healthy, sell-cooked animal
food, and use RobccFs BiTTERs and
Bloom Pulls the same as for dyspepsia
ap20-lw ttt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

MARRIAGE AND CELiBAcY, an Essay of
Warning and Instruction for Goane
Men. Also, Diseases and Abuses which
PROSTATE the vital powers, with sure
means Of relief Sent free of charge in
sealed letter envelopes Address, Dir j.
Skillin Houghton, Howard Association,
Philadelphia, Pa. apls.3m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21
For SALE
Desirable Suburban Residence
a II a u g ITO N.
ON Saturday Morning April 2lst,
Az n. h,TV nsNI
EOR SALE
Al II O'CLOCk,

We will sell NJ auction. on the premises, upon
liberal terms, that beautiful and elegantly i'm
proved residence situated on Valentine avenue,
about one and three-qunrter miles northeast OF
passed for its healthfulness and good neighbors.
The tract contains 10 acres all under good and
substantial plank fence. and is set with shrub
berry and large number Of the most choice
bearing fruit trees. The dwelling Is two stories,
nearly new, and contains passage and eight
rooms, all finished in the most modern style.
A first rate estern and also well of pure wnter.
good stables, carriage house. Altogether, il is
one of the most desirable places that has been
offered, or that is likely to he for sale this
spring.
The title is indisputable Sale positive The
owner has moved to Kentucky, and authorized
NJ TO sell il regardless Of price.
M0NSARRAT, LANIER Il CO..
apl2-ts Auctioueers, Irving Block.
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GREENBACKS ARE GOOD
R0BAOK'S ARE BETTER.
KNOXVILLE. TENN

A special from Knoxville states that the cell
ebrated auctioneer of East Tennessee, J. II .
Henry. is fastrecovering from his severe illness.
Dr.. Barrow. bis physician, is constantly with
him. He is now using Roback's Stomach Bit
tiers regularly, and is thus enabled to take some
solid food.
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CANDIDATES..

E0R ATTORNEY GENERAL. II. A.
Il ROGERS is o candidate for Attorney General
{ Of the Criminal Court of Memphis at the ensp-
ing May election. apl2-te
WILLIAM WALLACE Is A CANDI-
w date for the Office of Attorney General at
the May election. ZAAil tMsls apl0
LHOR MAY0R-IN RESPONSE TO THE
Il call OF many voters, announce myself MS
a candidate for Mayor, at the election IN June.
ap9-te r. X. BECkTEL.
L'0R MAYoR.-W. O. BRYAN lSACAN-
l. didate for Mayor. at the ensuing election.
ap5-ted aH.
L'OR ATTORNEY GENERAL.-wE ARE
l. authorized TO announceJohn Martin, ESQ.,,
candidate for Attorney General 0f the Grim
lnal Court of Memphis. ap6-te9
L0R ATTORNEY CONTRADICTORY
l. D. Eldridge is candidate for reelection
to the office of Attorney General of the Crimi-
nal Court Of Memphis. Election next May
ap5-te
no THE VOTERS OF. MEMPHIS. / LAM
L q candidate for the Office of Mayor, at the
ensuing June election,
tdt WM d. FERGUSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

PIc-NIc. We understand that the Odd
Fellows of Memphis will hold a splendid
picnic next Thursday, at pleasant
grove near Chelsea, on which occasion
they will also have grand demonstra-
ton. Anything they undertake will
surely he success.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21
FOR SALE.

L,0R SALE--l00 BARRELS SUPERFINE
Il Flour. on consignment and for sale cheap
TO close ont, 2a4 Front street. aplS-5t
NOR SALE-THE LEASE, STOCK AND
IL Fixtures of the Boot and Shoe Store. No.
10 Poplar street. Apply on the premises.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

L'0R MAYoR,-W. O. BRYAN lSACAN-
l. didate for Mayor. at the ensuing election.
anh-tel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

THR sweetest singer and the sweetest
perfume of the day are Adelina Patii and
Phalons " Night Blooming Cerens
Both are American The fair singer en-
raptures everybody the perfume is lin
demand everywhere. Gsorgetown
Union. al9-3t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

Foa SALE Owing to bad health, de-
sire to sell my store, including stock and
fixtures, situated on the corner of Front
and Beal streets The stock il fresh and
embraces everything found in a iirst-class
grocery. To any one desiring money
making place rare chance is offered.
d. Y. BoTro,
1rl@ " .no IT, .L N
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And an Parts OF Germany,

By K. VI. Rov1ey, at Tennessee National Bank,
cor. Main and Jeiierson streets. ap5-lmeod
TN0R SALE.--AN ADAM PRESS. PLATTEN
IL l9xs5 inches. w;thEicam apparatus complete:
viii be sold low IL applied Tor soon II Is in
good running order. md NAY &c seen running
any day in cur possession
Apply 20, CT address.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

WILLIAM WALLACE Is A CANDI-
W. date for the Office of Attorney General at
tho Nav alaationHn a.In
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

THRUST SALE.-BY VIRTUE0F A TRUST
! deed executed to me on the S0th day ofSep-
TENDER. 1865, and registered in the Register
office OF Shelby county, on the 9Th day Of 0cto-
Der, 1865. in book No. s., pit LIST, pages a. Is, 46
and A., by Clinton McMakin, to secure certain
notes due T.. WhitmOre shall proceed to sell
20 the highest bidder for cash, in front Of the
office OF Monsarrat, Lanier 4 Co., Irving Block,
opposite Court Square, Memphis, Tenn, on
Friday, May 18th, 1855, between the hours Of
and o'clock, one certain lot situated IN
Chelsea, and beginning at u stake seysnty-five
and one-tourth feet west OF the Northwest in
tersection of breenlaw aud Sixth streets, thence
west with Greenlaw street seyenty-four feet
three inches 10 an alley, thence north with the
alley one hundred and forty eight and one
halt feet 70 an alley, thence east seventy four
and one-fourth feet to a stake, being the west
halfof lots Nos "a and z35. The right of re-
lemption is expressly waived. Title i be-
lievcd 10 be good, but only convey as trustee
as-lm g. II J MONSARRAT, Trustee.
DRAFTS FOR SALE, II AMOUNTS TO
IL suit purchasers, on
ENGLAND, IRELAND. SCOTLAND
FRANCE.
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SENSIBLE We commend the follow
ing communication to those frequenters
of the theatre who go there for the pur-
pose of being seen and creating talk
about themselves. If they only knew
how the sensible portion of the audience
look upon them, they would certainly
leave few of their airs at home:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-21

enced no little difficulty in replacing his
vehicle in the position proper for loco
motion. We think the spirit Of John
Barleycorn had some influence in this
accident, but the driver is firmly i'm
pressed with the belief that the high
wind prevailing at the time actually blem
his hack on It's side a.tf
BRILLIANT BILLIARD SALOON. 49, This
magnificent establishment, under the
popular management Of our old, we'll
known fellow-townsman, Jos 0shei, has
commenced TO give a first-class free
lunch every night from ten to twelve
o'clock in the billiard rooms, where
cigars, liquors and wines, Of the very
best qualities are dispensed free TO the
patrons ofthe Brilliant Mr.. 0shei wants
all his friends TO call and partake Of his
hospitality al9-lwt
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
TIE NAVY AND IHr EATloHAl UNION MOVEMENT.

NFv York, August %, 1860
To ruE orrcErs UNITED sTares NAVY AsD MaInSg
CoRrs:-
call in the public papers announces that conyeD-
on OF the and soldiers OF the United States army
is 10 be held in Cleveland on the II Ia Of septemo'r
with view promote he sren enterprise Of restoring
the peace aad integrity Of The Union. hall the nayy
not be fepres ncd IN ,hi patriotic b,dys Shall con
tribute nothing 70 tbs desirable resultf
The navy, which has cgot.i itself - sgnaliy IN ~
throwing the physical orce Of the rebellion, inplrt
nestfmhbe moral poser to the which
templates TIE ultimate contamination of peace and har
muny ia tho republic. In any event let b. behind
comrades Of the arms In the pubic endcayor Lot
the navy he prcsent In the 'ievcland Convention.
70 this end propose that every oflccr Of the navy
and marines exert himself TO secure representative o
the service ~ tbs coming convention
No doubt presence viii be hailed with satisfaction
by the gentlemen OF the army would prefer that this
suggestion should on mate With onspicnous
a1d important person but individual oNes deb,
a. hs country ia this critical conjunction, and sm
10 be deferred from the discharge of my duty by
reluctance 10 thrust myself Into publc observation.
T. BAl.RETI, IoInmgnicr United states Navy.
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
TIRE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION.
More Ausplelous Endorsements frsm Papers
or Both Sections and Both Parties.
All Doubts of It's Utility Renewed.

From the Bangor, Mel Times (rep.l August III
we have time to-day but for few words this topic.
Inc details we have received by telegraph are neces
sary imperfect and jet complete enough
70 convey good idea OF what said and done That
tno convention has been great success NO candid man
wiz deny; that It will be productive Of much good, even
every considerations radical will admit The best temper
prevailed and the utmost harmony characterized the
proceedings throughout
Chefest among the many points which command our
appreciation in this gathering is the one which dis.
carded and repudiated utterly the ant-war cle-
ment at the North The alacrity with which Wood,
vallandgham and Of their ilk caught up with
the idea OF this convention, led rs TO doubt Its
utility and TO fear for It's success These doubts
are now happily removed In the action OF tho
convention, the speeches made, resolutions passed.
and address submitted the anti.war element not
only ignored, but most emphatcay repudiated This is
the most gratifying fact In connection with the proceed
ing saving that exhibited In the temper Of the Southern
delegates which admirable that radical
friends find little In which TO pick flaw.
or the resolutions cannot speak In detail The
abstract we have received s very meagre There H.
however, enough to furnish key note
TO each They eminently conservative and yet
thoroughly explicit, while in tone they above cr.
csm being catholic and national They give salts
faction to all men Of conservative tendencies who have
not become mbued with the falaces of the hour And
best OF all they the natural and sequence to the
Baltimore Un'on platform The doctrines Of the
lamened Lincoln are eptomiZed In them, and their tr
umphant vindcaton by the people in 1858 foregone
conclusion.
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
ous RICHMOND CORRESPONDENCE.
General Grant, General Lee, and the phiia-
deiphia Convention.

hrnkoAp, ~ Anfnst n lhc3
II bas remarked here that tho prcsencs % Generals
Grant and Leo Al the convention of the soldiers Sorh
ana South would Tend 70 sngenicr sliding rpt
OF union and fraternity amongst all oias.s Of p~oys
throughout the county than any event that could occ
The snthusIasm which animated The Philadelphia Co..
vsptlon upon the enirsncs, arm ia arm, o. tho MAsa
chuse,ss and souih Carolina delegations would be bet
meaxr. display compared with that vhch would ha The
entrance Of those chefans the Folders convsno
rhe event would send thnDof JOY through no heart or
the nation and present 70 The World spectacle more
sublime and impressive than MARRIED TIE advent of
pescs or Illustrated that grand moral rseinencs and
abiding conservation which oonst,ut such strong
guarantees of permanent unlou and falsrni,y u TN
possible W conoeiss what Influence such sHhhaign
ysull sssrs,ss ssos The c1aaiu. u would s,seinAs
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
The south Desires Union.

If. ON The WilmlnRtOn IN. q J0urnaI, August II
In the same spirit with which advocated the Con-
venon ITSELF and in spite Of the objectionable character
Of Of It's action, and endorsing very much Of Its
address and PLATFORM aud concurns heartily In It's OBJ
ects and aims, much cause for congratulations
The North and South been brought together and
terchanged IN the freedom OF socn intercourse friendly
views and sentiments disclosed that the interests
aims and hopes OF both sections In unsonthe very
spirit manifested by Southern delegates In accepting the
platform OF Convention telling than anything
which has occurred the how much IN earnest
the people in their desire and efforts
restore the Union.
Uniting them heart and SOUL with the conservatives OF
the North In their efforts 20 the from
the control of the radicals let not relax efforts
because follow altogether tho path by which
they lead submit TO some difference In view Of
the happy destination for which both striving.
We appeal then 70 our people 70 give the new party
their united support
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
The Platform ali ,he south Could Expect.


The harmony and gloro1s 81 the Philadelphia
ton with all tho right thinking aud reasonable of
the country II has, on the other hand prov cd sharp
thorn IN tho side its enemies both North and South
The radicals furious al the prospect a early loss
Of power And the few Southern men who opposed
chagrined over the failure of all their lbodng propnc
clos The conyentlon met IN peae, conducted an its
proceedings IN harmony, and adjourned vh common
Iatrotc hope Their labors would result early
restorsion or the constitution ard Union aud tho signal
overhrou of the enemies Of both. Every honest psro,
of the land will send up fefvcnt prayer that these
Grand antcip ipa,ions NAV not b. disappointed
When We Iook over the roll ~ the sention, fnd
spread out tho ~ the leading and hitherto
influential genfemen from every portion Of tho Union
II was no mere convocat of denagogues and Of
straw 10 ret up party and devise means Tor their
aggrandizerncnt but assembly OF the wise and solid
men Of the country called together for the single pur
po~e Of restoring the Union of fathers and rescung
The government from tho hands of Jacobins and
tIonista II was a grand spectacle, and men may
denounce and derde they will but tell them that
the great popular heart ws represented Philadelphia
and in The avalanche that IN 20 foow their puny Efforts
viii he swept away like chat before the Wind.
50 far essential principles and the real interests and
rights ~ the Southern people are concerned the rcrolu
tions adopted by convention are a tho South could
expect or desire They the whole ground OF her
troubles and remove every obstacle 10 complete
ration Of her dignity the tpion and ~ all her consi.
trtiona rghta There II not claim that the people
press soutb have asserted that has not been fuly
met aud satisfied
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
The Radicals Coming 70 the PhiIadcIphia
Platform.

From the Hartford Conn Courant trepl August %
The only for the Union party to IL 10
fuse the issue There Is much truth In the accusation
agnnst Congress, that II has neglected admit loyal
TO their pats In that body; but there Is
tina, u should longer hold good Tennessee has been ad-
mitted to good and regular standing 10 Congress- and
that without any pos tive guarantees brne cxacted
ther than other States have gwen To be Tennes
see ratified the constitutional amendment but that con.
tutes no guarantee untl twenty other States have
likewise ratified H.
As matter oi policy should advise Congrcsa not
TO insist upon the ratification Of that amendment PRIOR
20 the admission Of lo al representatives since II viii
serve warrant 10 The assertion OF the democratic
party that Congress does not intend admit the South
without extra guarantees Bnt 10 the practical fesull
that whether the ratification reqned
not IL will be all the If state is .reconstrnred
sufficiently to send loyal representatives IN good faith II
Il certainly loyal enough 10 ratifv the constitutional
amendment But siae which will send 10 Congress
loyal men cannot hesitate long abou. rat.ying the
amendment
As for that policy OF exclusion whh has been wrongly
fixed upon the Union parry by the inempoatc acts and
words OF membprs Of Congress- II must be rcpudi-
atcd II expect tho party 20 maintain It's power IL
allow the Philadelphia convenoDisfs 10 place us In
the false position of excluding loyal from Congress
while they themselves the champions OF Gnap
precatcd loyalty tho result or the conflict cas- iy fore
told, and IL Is not pleasing 10 contemplate.
The New York herald., 1866-08-28
MWs IrfMs.

The corner stone or new convent laid with great
ssremony AZ Louisville Ky, on the 10Th inst
There was dlsgrscefu Aght corpse Al the Cath
eakc csmetssr in Louisville. ky.. On me lvh inst