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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23
POZNANSKI.

During the past eight years have con-
stantly played upon the justly celebrated Erard
Pianos yours arc tho only instruments that
have found, either here or in Europe. to equal
them in all their points Of excellence"
Watson's Art Journal of Nov. IL. 1865, says /:
4" Madame Abel performed on the new Chicken
ing Grand. which took the Gold Medal at the
Fair of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechan-
les Association, held at Boston last month.
IL is the nob{est Instrument ice euer heard IN
a concert room."
1t may be satisfactory to our patrons and
friends among the public at large to state that
testimonials have been received from all the
leading artists who have visited or are now re-
siding in the United States few Of whose
names. besides those above. we append:
Leo. De Meyer, r. Hoffman,
NJ. Suakosch, Alfred Jael.
Gustav Satter, Julien.
ii. SandeTson. j. Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon, And many others.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23
LONDON. Jan. Il. 1866.

!. IONDUN, JIM. II, IoOU.
James N. Wchii, Eco.
My DEAR SIR: 1 have great pleasure in
asking you to convey to Messrs. Chickering the
expression of my highest approval of their in
strument 1t l., consider not merely the best
instrument of American manufacture that l
have tried. but one of the finest Grand Piano
Fortes that has ever come under my obscrva-
ton and the Messfs Chickering may well be
proud of having turned out from their manu-
factofy an instrument which. for tuch, quality,
power and orkmanship. il would be very diiii-
cult 10 surpass in any part Of the wide world.
Dear sir. very sincerely yours,
CHAS. ID. C0LLARD,
Firm Of Collard * Collard. PianO-Forte Manu-
facturers, London.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23
Through Tickets Sold at Rates az Low
az by any Other Route.


The Roads composing this Great Route have
been in successful operation one year since the
close ofthe warhaye been thoroughly repaired,
and provided with new and permanent Bridges
added largely 10 the quantity and quality of
their Rolling Stock. and for Safety and Com
fort are
UNSURPASSED BY ANY OTHER ROUTE.
Mail Train leaving Memphis at Gas am. con-
meets at CHATTANOOGA with trains for all import
ant points in Georgia. East Tennessee, Virginia,
North and South Carolina.
Passengers for points south Of Grand june
ton. or for points on Mobile q Ohio Railroad,
either north ~ south of Corinth, leave Mem
phis at 6:i5 am. by city time.
Express Train, leaving Memphis at as PIN.
makes close connections NJ Decatur, Ala,
Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, and all points
Nor,h, East and West. Also At Chattanooga
with the Western and Atlantic for all points In
Georgia and South Carolina.
60 Express Train does not stop at any Of the
dag stations, or at the least important reeu-
lar stations. Through Passengers cannot fail to
appreciate this advantage.
to For Through Tickets and further ini0r-
ID ton. apply. n the Cgmpnny's Viice. No. is
Court street, Memphis.
Sc through Tickets can be procured at all
Railroad Ticket O1iccs ia New Orleans; also,
a. o.pton, Miss, Grand Junction and COrinth.
W. j. ROSS,
&c rsal SUPERINTENDENT.
W. |. DASl hi. tie ! Ticket Agent l5I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23
COAL OIL LAMPS.

Patented October 18th. ls65.
THE MERITS OF THIS INVENTION
Il consists in its protection TO lamp chin
neys, which are continually breaking while
being used with the ordinary lamps.
NO sudden transition from heat TO cold can
crack or break these chimneys; the lamp can
be carried with safety and without approhen-
SION, IN tho most violent wind ,-fehecting a
steady light under all circumstances: and the
TACT that one-third less Of oil is consumed.
renders this most valuable acquisition 10
house-keepcrs.
Samples sent to any part Of the Q. S. on the
receipt Of Is cts. Post Paid.
J. B. CAPEWELL.
once; No. 30 Race Street. or. 16il
III Cadbury Avenue, Philadelphia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23
10000 PIANOS,

In the construction Of which they have intro
ducei every known and valuable improvement.
They have invariably been selected and used
by all of the worlds acknowledged great artists
who have visited this country professionally.
both for private and public use.
THALBERG.
ct consider Chckering & Sons Pianos, be-
yond comparison. the best have ever seen in
Amerirn /"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23

c. L. EVANS, Ger1 East ACT Virginia and
Tenn. Air Line Railway, l7j Broadway, ". y.
q. J. fOkEACKE, Genl Ag't Great South.
ern Freight Line. 5 Bowling Green, N. y. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23
Three Daily Passenger Trains.

Through to Louisville Without
Change of Cars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23
CHARACTERIZATION.

sHORTEST AND BEST ROUTE
TO ALL POINTS
North, East and West |!
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23

LONDON, August 2. 100.
James a. Webb, Esg.'
My DEAR SIR: As you are going back to the
United States, must beg You TO remember me
kindly to the Messrs Chick ering. Tell them l
was delghtci with their Grand Piano-Forte-
as good an instrument. L think, as teas erer
turned out, both ~ touch aud tone.
Wishing You, etc.,
remain ever truly,
II. +. BR0ADW00D,
Firm Of 1. Broadwood i Sons, Piano-Forte
Manufacturers, London.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23

LONDON, July 20, 1866.
MEssBs. CHIcKERIEG a SoSs-Gents: have
Just been invited by Messrs. Cohard 90 try
Grand Piano Forte manufactured by you. ami
of nv old friend, Mr.. G. b. Coilard, viz: That
il is the finest instrument that ever played on.
Believe me. gentlemen. most faithfully, yours.
j. l.. HATT0N.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23

Elegant sleeping Cars on a
Trains
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-23

BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH TO AL
PRINCIPAL CITIES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-02

ShAhr' smiP oHAYpIRRy STOCK.
RrcriAHD WALTERS, AVCTioNEER
.-,,i ali 90 Monday Dec II n O'Clock al No Wcs
.,r.. large valuable and general assortment u ehip
Chandler JOns KBLLy shscf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-02
prCHAnD WATERS AuCrIoNRER
III MAGNIFICENT nOUSvHOf.p FURNITURE.
TRoTrING AND OTHER HORSES,

Carriages, Wagons, Harness. Hie.shs.
- Al woodlswn io6th street, Blootnir gdae road
WIZ sell on Thursdsy, December al n ocor a. Wo"i
lawn, lh street. Bloomingdale road, superior ssscit
ment Of modern style rarior Drawing Room, Dnns kr
Chamber aud Kitchen Furniture Tapestry brussels sna .n-
rain Carpets oiciotha French rate Mirrors .
satin brcatel Paror Snlts ManteI Ornaments on
and lEngravnxs walnut oak aud ensmeed Oh runA
Bedding, Extension and other Tables, marble ,ep
Bureaus aud wssnsands. Etagsrcs, GLASS aha o'oAeV
Ware. Kitchen Furniture, DC. - -.
sTABLB AND COACH HOUSE
The ceebrsted tfaer Jack o~c fast trourg by Nhre
beautiful cross stch,d bay and gray Team long Nua
pony built very and also other hese me
two seated Park Pk son two iishs Bsasss C.~ -
snneytor slnsi. a,d soubie HAIRLESS Blankets &c milk
Cows md ofrr stock Goods moved day Aisr sse Csa-
logucs ready morning OF sale
DIcHARD WALTERS. AuCTioNEER.-sALs Fon
IL s.~c,unt vxhom n VIII seN on Monday AZ ~
oelecs A. Rass broadway large and general asaot
Hats and Tara Ladies do Balnorai skirts, Umbrellas
insids sbrts Drawer and srrm variety o. se stock
Jsnt saIs rosisise Goods moved day 81 sae.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-02

rrO THE ELECTORS OF Tns CITY or NEW
YORK.
We the undersigned txparers merchants and business
OF the city Of New York. irrespective OF party cordially
recommend to fellow citizens
Mr. RICHARD n. CONNOLLY
for the responsible and important ONCE OF
COMPTROLLER or THIS CITY,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-02
EUROPEAN STEAMSHIPS.

~c.s>~~>'~~
T ONDON AND NEW YORK STEAMSHIP LINE
~ Passage to London direct 800 s61 and $780, currency
Passage from London &75. $50 and $40 gold.
CELIA. Captain Gleadel, from Now York. Dec. g
WIN. PENN, Captain Rllinge. from New York, Dec H.
ArALANTA. Captain Pinkham, from New York. Dec 81
BELLONA. Captain Dixon. from New York. Jan. is.
The British rGn steamship CELIA $500 will
pier M North river for London direct Saturday Dec
& st12M.
Freight will be taken, and through hills OF lading given
Havrc, Antwerp, Rotterdam. Amsterdam and Dunkirk.
For passage apply to CHAS A. WHITNEY 20 Broadway.
For freight apply At 81 9outh street
ROWLAND ASPINWALI, Arents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-02

Bred 10 commercial life and many di5connected
with local cs and engaged In The discharge OF
sye financial trusts and duties Mr. Connolly Is practically
qualified for the olcc beyond comparison with other
before the people whe his public aud private
character abpvc rcproach. and itself guarantee of
honest faithful and economic II admins
traon Of the financial deoartmen Of our cts governments
We therefore believe that u the dnty OF all ayug
citizens without regard 70 party e. devote them elves TO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-02

Asws HAyR GREATLY INCREASED OUR MANU-
80 soarns ,,asss with new sudinF, mschinery 90
STANDARD Q, worsmsnsh cheaper than inferior tables have
been sold Having The largest and beat assoft
men, o. al articles -ppertanins 70 billiards. which We man
ss sen, :, W o.a ,s n''
u ~ sad ~ urvsor ssrvs< New vork
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-02
TRAVELLERs' GUIDE.

HUDSON RIVER AND HARLEM RAILROADs.-
Trans for Albany and Troy connecting with Northern
and Western trains leave Few York via Hudson River Rail-
road Thirti.m street and Tenth avenue, and 10 NJ.
and % $50 and " r. NJ and via Harlem Railroad Tveu-
tNtixth street aud Fourth st III A. NJ and fb r. M
The ESQ r. W. train Hudson River viii run on sundays
Sleeping cars attached 70 20 aud II T. trains on 10
T. ~ train ~ also attached srerinS every DAY
X. w, and o. Railroad without change
Sunday train on Hudson Road New York 20 Poush.
kcepse and return leaving New York $50 NJ and
leaving New York ne y A. NJ.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-04-03
THE aRAEFENBERd VEGETABLE PILLS


Are the best IN the world for family use and for Ind
geson- Constipation Mervopsne1sSn n,snco
Want of Appetite-Dyspepsia-Liver compa'nt-eh
pings-Fevers.
On account Of their great mildness and from the fac
that thcy never grippe nauseate leave the bowels In
constpated condition, the Graefenberg Plls WILL pe
found more pleasant than any others.
ePrice rs cents per box On the receipt OF one dol
lar four boxes will be sent by mail free OF postage, te
any part of the country.
DYsENTERY sYRUP.-Prloe 80 conts
Infnlble In all Of bowel complaints, and cef
tain cure ior ASIAT1O CHOLERA.
GREEN MOUNTAIN olNrMENT.-Price 25 centa
nS-For Burns Bruises, Scads, Old Sores, ChDblainB
Chavped Skin, Cold Sores, and wherever there is IN
aam,nn.iou. 1t ects like magic. ga
H3-The Ointment is guaranteed as the oest appncA
tion In the world for the above 1t acts more quck!
and certainly thanGny other ever offered to the public
CHIIDREN's PANACEA.-5O cente.
SARSAPARILLA COMPOUsD.-$l.
CONSERVATIVES BALsAM.-$s.
EYE LOTION.-25 cents.
HEALTH BITTERS-25 cents.
PILE REMEDY.-31
FEVER AND AGUE REMBDY.-6s cents.
MANUAL OF IEALTH.-25 cents. complete Fsrn''
" Physician. Sent by mail on receipt OF 25 cents.
THE eRAEFENBERG FAMILY MEDICINES are pre-.
pared under the inn mediate supervision Of SKlLFUl
PHYSICIAN, and they may be relied upon In all oasea
srTHEY ABE PURELY VEGETABLE -&a
as-They have been che leading American Remeeie.
Sold. wholesale and .set.il. by TIE aRAEFENBnRe
COMPANY, No 138 WE2iam street, FeW YorR, ana oy
the trade generally.
ss-Thesrade supplied on liberal te-ms, by
KING & CASSIDEY,
March II stuthsmes CHARLESTON. g. @.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-04-03
CONGRESS WATER

Is cathartc, Alternative and tonic and is valuabl
remedy for affections Of the Liver and Kidneys, Dyf
cases. 1t is most powerful preventive Of the Fever
and Bilious Complaints prevalent IN warm climatei
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-04-03
NATURES own REMEDIES.
80
Congress Spring Water..
Empire Spring Water. =
Columbian Spring Water,

NO NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL COMPOUND HAs
yet been discovered that equals these
waters as q PREVENTIVE. RELIEF AND PERMA'
MENT CURE, for many temporary and chronic dis.
cases. as proved by the experience of many thousands
who have drank them for years. with the most beneficial
effecfa
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-04-03

Which will infaiiby positively. invariably cure m
those torturing perpeIng, and debilitang symptomi
commonly known as FEMALE DISEASE, WEAKNESS
hannv an m INV women between the agea Of 16 and 80
Tor Which the medical profession seeks In vain for
remedy and from which wealth. position, dehcacy, and
refinement afford no exemption.
Read the following: ,o..
lam graduate Of the regular Medical Colleges. Eight
can months ago had Of severe female dis
ease which had entirely failed to cure. One Lady had
ctnatant hysercs one had every symptom OF ephepte
convulsions consequent upon deranged
we're symptoms OF continued uterine derapgement
Having INV attention called to MARsHALL'S UTERINE
OATHOLICON, used It, and cured every case Ihert
has not been single failure In its operation
A'' NV O. j. NORTHINGTON, II. D.
ssrsee that the seal Of the Graefenberg Company
on every bottle "a
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-04-03
EMPIRE WATER

Is cathartic and valuable remedy for Rheumatism,
Derangement Of the Liver, Diseases of the skin and
General Debility. It's effects most salutary in Lung
Diseases. It Is almost SURE CURE for Scrofula and
the most aggravated forms Of Dyspepsia. AS PnEvRN
TIVE AND CURE for all Bilious Derangements 1t stands
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1866-03-31

T. Nc CURE would return thanks TO the
public for seven years Of encouragement and
patronage, and feeling that Coop GooDs at
moderate prices will still demand patronage,
invites their attention to his new Spring Stock
OF Kitchen furnishing Goods, such as Pumps
Stoves, Tin ard Hardware, Wooden and Glass
Ware. Coal Oil and Lamps, Brooms, &c and
10 addition, Fishing Tackle and Farming I'm.
plements.
Being out of health aud money, no would re
quest those indebted to him, to call aud sett le
without further trouble. MAC.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1866-03-31
Ths CattIa PInRun.

communication to the Speaker Of the
House from the Committee on Agriculture,
covers an Official statement relative to the
cattle plague, received through the State
Department from OoDsuls at Hamburg,
Liverpool and Sheffield.
Consul Anderson writes from Hsmburg
Of bis refusal to certify to invoices Of hides
and advises the refusal Of oil entries Of
hides, tallow or bones Of cattle. He thiuks
a perfect despo,ism should he exercised
along our seabosrds to prevent introduc
tion OF the disease.
Mr.. Thomas b. Dudley, Consul az
Liverpool. gives q history Of the efforts
made in England for the prevention and
cure, which have proved unavailing, and !;
suggests the sending Of q commission TO
Europe by our Government, to examine
aud report opon It's nature. means Of pre-
vention, and omelioration. He also re.
commeuds further legislation for greater
security. He also refers TO an attempt 10
send hides from an infected district to this
country.
Consul Abbott, a, Sheffield, writes that
the farmers who were opposed TO ex rene
measures, are now in consequence Of the
losses in their herds, demanding the most
vigorous measures.
The Commissioner Of Agriculture tx
amiDed The voluminons reports Of the
British Commissioners, and other official
data, aud condensts brief history of the
plague, which is officially declared to be
identical with the riuderpest of continental
Europe, and the fatal murraiu of l745
which ravaged England for twelve years,
aud iu the last year destroyed over thirty
thousand cattle 10 single county. IL is
shown that in 1862 it destroyed $4,000 OF
The 296 600 attacked 10 the Austrian do
maius. ln 1868 it overran Hungary aud
other Austrian dependencies killing from
IS 10 9S per cent, of the attacked in the
several provinces.
The Commissioners report that France
ny prompt action, txtirpated the disease
last autumn, with the loss of forty three
| cattle, aud afterwards, and when intro
duced into Paris, 1t vas again exterminat ted
with loss Of thirty five animals.
lu England its increase is reported as
constantly accelerating. OF the herds ex.
pused the number attacked was at frs, A
per cent but il has reached 81 per cent
| Of those attacked the number that died
was, iu November, 43 per cent, at the last
nf January 60 per cent. But the number
killed. which was 46 pei cent. 10 November
was but l3 per cent. in January, and in
November per cent. recovered, iu Janua.
ry, per cent.
The English cattle are found less capable
Of resistance 10 the disease than the Dutch.
No reliable specific or mode of treatment
is reported.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1866-03-31
Legislative Proceedings.

In the Senate. on the 22d inst, the bill TO pay
each veteran volunteer who received no bounty
one hundred dollars, wac passed.
The House bill TO restrain dogs from running
at large during the day was passed.
The Senate bill sboishing the Office OF Comp.
troller Of the Treasury was passed by yeas "a,
nays7.
10 the senate, on the 26th inst, bill pro.
scrbiug penalties for disorderly conduct 10 the
vicinity OF Post Offices, Churches, and other
places Of public resort, was passed.
In the House, on the 22d inst, bills were
passed TO authorize the location Of free turn.
pixies by County Commissioners. and TO author.
ize township Treasurers. to deposit funds 10
banks
The allowance of $40, 900 each to the North.
ern and Southern Lunatic Asylums, and $40.
600 to the Blind Institute, for enlarging tbeir
buildings, were amendments to the sppropria.
tiop bill adopted by the House.
Bills passed the House on the 26,h for
punishment for njuring schoo-houses, or tree,
upon school-house grounds authorizing Coun
ty Commissioners and township trustees to take
charge OF the property Of paupers, aud also uu.
tborizing the former to appropriate turnpike
and plank roads, abandoned by corporations.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1866-03-31
RENO OIL AND LAND CO.,
CAPITAL, sio,CoO,oOo SHARES, 800 EACH,
STOCK ARR A N II E e d.

. l. ~ ~ II Vt ~ IA n N "A ~ L - - 49,
For every Share Stock issued the Par Value Zone
Hundred Dollars) will be deposited In the
Treasury Of the U. s.. or invested 10 Govt Sc.
curities,
President. .GALUSTA A. GROW.
Vice President. CHARLES V. CULVER.
Secretary. WILLIAM BROUGH.
treasurer. ,............... .R0BERTF BROOKE.
DIRECTORS.
Hon GALusnA A. GRow, Reno, Pa,
Late Speaker OF the u $. House Of Representatives
Hon. C r. RAvsoM, Boston, Mass,
US. Bank Commissioner for New England.
Hon. SIDNEY DEAN, Providence, R. l.,
Late Mem. Of Cong-Edor Of the Providence Press.
HENRY A. sMrTur Esq New Yo,k City.
President of the Central National Bank.
LUoIEs II. CULVER, ESQ.,, New York City,
OF Culver, Penn Co., Bankers.
Hon. AUGUSTUS FRANK, Warsaw, N. Y.
Men, the House OF Rep, 36th 3Tth, and 3Sth Cong.
Mai. JOHN /. Wilson, Madison Ind.
Late OF the United States Army.
Hon. THOMAS s. SrA>FIELD South Bend, Ind,
President o. first National Bank of South Bend.
Hon. CHARLES V. CULVER, Franklin, Pa-
OfCuNer, renn Co., an Mem. Of the present Cong
ALEX. BRADLEY, ESQ, Pittsburgh, Pa,
President Of rfalesmens National Bank Of Pittsburgh
JOSHUA DOUGLASS. Esq. ,Msadville, Pa.
President of the National Bank of Crawford Co., Pa.
Col. JAMES Fl. Bowen, Chicsgo, ILL.,,
President of Third National Bank of Chicago.
GEORGE II REA. Esq. Saint Louis No.,
President of Second National Bank ofSt Louis.
TRUSTEES OF THE FUND.
Hon. JOHN j. CISCO New York City,
CT John j. Cisco Sons, Bankers, and late Assistant
Treasurer of the U. s., at New York.
DENNING DUER, Esq, New York city,
OF James @. Kings Sons, Bankers.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1866-03-31
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
To expire on the s1st day of January, lSo7)
OYyfcK OF THE AUDITOR STATE,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBUS, D, February 9, iss6.
WHEREAs. The MANHATTAN ISsrRANcg COMPANY.
locacd a New York. In the state OF New York. has tiled
this office statement ofs condition. required the
first section the act regulate Insurance Companies not
incorporated by the state OF Ohio passed April 1856 and
amended February 1854 aud whe said company
furnished the undersigned satisfactory evidence that II IA
possessed of at least ONE HUNDRED TnorsAND
actual capital invested In stocks bnds In mortgages
Of real estate worth double the for which the
mortaged and Whereas said company has ded In this
Office written instrument under its corporate SEAL signed
by the President and Secretary thereof authorizing any
agent agents OF said company in this State to
of process behalf of said company
lug to the terms OF said law,
Now, THEEEFoRE In pursuance OF the st section OF the
aforesaid act l. JAMES H. GOODMAN, Auditor of State
Ohio, do hereby certify that said MANHATTAN Insurance
COMPANY OF NEw York, Is authorized 10 transact the busi
of Fire aud Marine Insurance in this State un' IL
the thiry dy Of January in the year thousand
hundred and sixty seven.
CsEAL1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF have hereunto subscribed
my and caused the seal of my Office TO be
STAMP. affixed the day and above written.
S4S JAS. H. GOODMAN, Auditor OF State
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1866-03-31

In q speech which Senator Doottle made at
New Haven, he gave the following as his own
estimate, and that of others Of the terrible NOR
tality among the blacks, growing oat of the civil
war, as well as the effect of all this upon the
Southern representation in Congress
Our officers say that ut least one million
have perished. Gov. Aiken states that al
least million have Ieri:hed Randall
Hunt of New Ole ns, says the same
They give no reasons. Some have fulleb
in battle. | suppose about ffIy thousand
have perisbed in batlle. But terrible dis
eases have prevailed among them, and The
small pox has swept them away by thou.
sands all over the land. The guerrilla bands
composed of troops who have served 10 the
rebel armies, have caused the destruction Of
vast numbers. They have not been used
to caring for their own diseases, and as
they have been greatly neglected by the
whites, they perished by disease. by thou
sands. And / believe when We take the
census of 1870. two fifths of the VIII le col.
ored population will bav5 persisted.
He also estimates that one third of th 70 white
male population has perished since the begin.
ming of the war.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1866-03-31
TO CONsUNIPTIyES.

The advertiser having been restored to health in
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having suffered
for several years with lung affection, and that
dread disease, Consumption-is anxions make known
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire II, he will send a copy of the pre-
scption used ee of charga with the directions for
preparing and using the same which they will find 4
CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRoNcHITIs,
CorGH COLDS and all Throat and Lung Aectsons. The
only object of the adversern sending the Prescription
Is to benefit the afflicted, and spread information which
he conceves to be invaluable and he hopes every suffer-
will try his remedy 1t will them nothing, and
may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription FREE, by return mail,
will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
s35y1 winiamsburgb, Kings Co., New York.