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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02
Sword. Torch. Compass!

Those who are willing to kill you with the
sword, burn everything in the South with the
torch. and divide our lands with the compass,
shall they prescribe and prepare all your Pills,
your TONES, your Chill Medicines your Cough
Syrups, and your Female Medicines, at a time
when better ones are prepared in the South and
offered yon by your own " kith and kim"
BY THE POWERS ABOVE, exercise your
own judgment stand upon your own dignity,
and buy from those who are qualified to give
81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

IT is an old saying that goods well
bought are half sold" Wholesale buyers
will do well to bear this in mind, and
look at the stock of Elson Bros, 297
Main street, before purchasing else
where %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

NoTIcE-Any one wishing to engage
in the drug trade now has an opportu-
nifty to purchase an interest in first
class drug store, on Main street Ad-
dress Druggist" lock-box 24l, Mem
phis. Rapidly declining health is the
cause of sale.
MEMPHIS, Sept. "a, 1866. 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
Mail and passenger trains leaving Mem
phis at Gas am. by city time,
connect at Chattanooga with trains
for all important points in Georgia,
East Tennessee, Virginia, North
and South Carolina. Passengers for
points south of Grand Junction, and for
points on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
either north or south of Corinth, leave
Memphis at Gas am, making close con-
nections. Express train leaving Memphis
at las p. m. makes close connection with
the Nashville and Decatur Railroad
for Nashville, Louisville and all
important points North, East and
West. Time TO Ndshrile, 10 hours and
40 minutes. Baggage checked through.
Through tickets and information can be
procured at Is Court street. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

Be true to your teeth and they will
be true to you. Never will you need
false ones if you use the Sozodont,
morning and evening. 1t imparts in
destructibiity to the enamel, keeps it
white and spotless, and wonderfully i'm
proyes the breath.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

WHOLESALE cash buyers can save at
least rs per cent by buying their stock
at Elson's, 297 Main street Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

SECOND DISTRICT Police Court.
Thirty.se seven cases Of DRINKS, fights, ETC.,
we're disposed of last evening, and s99
collected. A colored brute named Den
mis- Dean was sent TO Jail for thirteen
days for whipping his wife.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

For REST.--A bargain can be bad in
large and commodious cotton ware
house, centrally located and in good re-
pair. For terms, etc, apply to
Pool & STRATroY,
Rental and Real Estate Agents,
81 1879 Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02
FOR RENT.

VNoR RENT--A LARGE AND COMFORT
II able residence in Chelsea, near the brick
Church." The house has seven elegant rooms,
a kitchen, panty, two seryant-rOoms-all I'M
der one root; also. smoke-house, chicken
house, stable (for ten horses, and carriage
house: large yard, with thirty full grown for
est trees, one and halr acres in garden, with
splendid strawberry and raspberry beds well
and cistern. The whole place in splendid re-
pair. aud possession given Immediately. Apply
to CROCKETT x S0MERV1LLE,
% 227 Second street.
INUK kENr-A FAMILY kESIDENCE,
II on the corner of POnlar and Third streets.
Apply to DENIE. JOINER * KIRKLEY,
rs No. - Monroe street.
NOR NT.-BoAkDING HOUSE, VITA
Il Furniture complete, in good locality, Will
be rented on reasonable terms, by early appll-
cation at 3l4 Second or 1863 Main ST. n
J0R RENI-,H0UsE, NO. pa POPLAR
IL street, with large yard; good well, etc. for
particulars inquire at 42l Main st. %
ISOR RENT-A NEAT RESIDENCE. AP.
II ply NJ No. 32 Avery street: .g
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

J. t. PETIT i Co., Cotton Factors
and Commission Merchants, have re-
moved their office to Lee Block, No. Is
Union street. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

roUs. .DYsrEPTIc and DIARRHEA Pills cure
where all others fail. While for Burns. Scalds,
Chilblains, Cuts, and all abrasions of the skin,
MaggePs Salve is infallible. Sold by j. Mag
giel, 43 Fulton street. New York. and all Drug
gists. at 25 cents per box. 4-49
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

POLICEMAN INJURED.-Solan Bryan, OF
the First District police force, fell into
an open cellar on Main street last night
while going his rounds. His wrist was
sprained and his body bruised some.
He intends suing the proprietor of the
place for damages.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

CHOLERA REPoRT-Twelve cases were
reported to the Sanitary Police up to
noon to-day and eight deaths, including
three white persons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

DON'T FORGET the sale Of the beautiful
suburban residence Of DR.. J. B. WATSON,
on the premises, tomorrow morning at
ten o'clock, near the State Female Col
lege; also household furniture Of every
description, a fine horse, cows, rOckaway,
buggy, harness, etc This is without
doubt one of the most desirable resi-
dences to be found anywhere in the
vicinity Of Memphis, and the best chance
TO secure beautiful home that is likely
TO be offered this season, Sale positive
if the day is fair. Omnibuses viii leave
Court square (sOuth sidel AZ nine o'clock
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

AFTER THE GAMBLING HOUSES. Yes
terday morning four proprietors of gamb-
ling houses had their names on the
Police docket, and by failing to appear
surrendered their forfeiis. This morn
ing two from Gayoso street and one
from Court surrendered one hundred
dollars each, which they had up for their
appearance. A pretty good Income from
gambling houses, 1915 in two days. All
most as good as the $1,000 month
license Gen. Dana used'to collect from
each house in war times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02
EVERY MANS WIFE,

A Nd ALL FEMALES, OLD OR YOUNG,
n married or single, who are troubled with
any of the following complaints should al once
send for bottle Of English Female Bitters and
be cured
Mysteries, Sick Headache,
Palpitation, Pain in back and side,
Smothering Sensation Pains in head and loins.
Cold feet and hands, Falling OF the Womb.
Painful Menstruation, Difficult Menstruation
Chlorosis or Green Sick Leucorrhea or Whites,
ness, Swimming of the head,
Irregulr Menstruation, Loss of appetite.
Nervous Trembling. Extreme restlessness.,
liberation of Womb, mechanically,
Ovarian Disease. Kidney Diseases,
Wakefnlness, Pallid Cheeks,
Enes If al rlV Raaufv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

EMPRESS CLOTHS. AN entire new stock
of these popular dress goods justreceived
at Elsons', 297 Main street. 25
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

FIRST IN THE FIELD AND READY FOR
ACTION. Fellowes & Bro, merchant
tailors, No 80 Union street, Leno Block,
between Main and Second, are just re-
ceiving their fall stock of cloths, cassi-
meres and vestings; chinchilla and bea-
yer overcoatings Of all shades ; silk, vel
vet and plush vestings; cassimeres and
grenadines of the most beautiful styles
grey, brown and blue jeans; black, brown
and drab velveteen, for sporting suits;
business coatings and fancy cassimeres
of every shade and variety, all of which
they are ready to make up on the short
est possible notice, in style and at prices
to suit all. As for the reputation Of Mr..
J. Fellowes as a cutter, he is well known
to our public. 30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

DARRHGA, Dysentery and Cholera
Morbus are serious diseases, but treated
by Humphreys Homeopathic Specifics,
they yield like magic. A case of these
specifics in the hands of any intelligent
person, is sufficient to cure even the most
formidable of these summer scourges,
and to vindicate the high character and
curative power of these efficient reme-
dies, address Humphreys Homeopathic
Medicine Co., 562 Broadway, n Y 29
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02
WANTS.

VUANTED.-A GIRL, ABOUT 10 YEARS
w old. for child nurse. Inquire a. No. LIZ
Monroe street.
VH TED.-AGENT5 TO SELL LIFE
w size Portraits of LEE and JACKSON,
'.Fallen Heroes Of the South" Engrayings,
Picture Frames. Books, etc., ETC.. Also. Clark's
Wonderful Indelible Pencils. and various other
articles Call on WEBB x TREBLE, 57zs
Jefferson street. 80
TxyANTED IMMEDIATELY-l5 TIN
Wv Smiths. The highest wages paid. None
bdt good workmen need apply.
HULLENBERG 4 0ERTEL,
27 3l6 Second street.
WANTED = AGENTS lOOO-T0 PRO-
w duce anything which sells as rapidly. or on
which agents are making as much money as Our
Leader and His Battles" and Our Fallen He
roes" 500 to produce anything better or more
saleable than our new arch-top pictures of
'.Christ Blessing Children" and The Sermon
on the Monnt;, Agents are coming money 10
selling these things. Also 1000 other saleabe
article for agents. For terms. address Golden,
Sammons 4 Co., l70 Lake 81. Chicago. y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

NOR SALE-S2UOO WILL BUY A 60 HORSE
power Engine and Boiler complete $DO0
will buy two ran of French burr mill stone and
ali the gearing for Merchant or Grist Mill, in
good order. ready to. put TO work, In ten dayS
the above will be sold at bargain one-thlrd
cash, the balance on six and twelve months
time. Address lock box 400, or l.. Parkhurst,
cnrner South and Tennessee streets. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

FoR SALE-The lease and fixtures of
the store No. sc jefferson street APP
ply at the above place %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

The aberdeen Daily Examiner is the
official journal of Monroe county, Miss,
a county that bids fair to make more
cotton, and buy more goods, this year,
than any other in the State. Advertise
ments may be left with Capt. B. B. Blue,
at J. C. McDade & Co.'S, 2s0 Front Row
Mai. J. P. Wilson, of Crews, Wilson,
Bradford 4 Co. S, 2s5 Main street, Mem
phis, or sent direct to Messrs s. A.
Jonas & Co., publishers, Aberdeen,
Miss. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

Igor SALE.
large stock of superior
PITTS Blu IsG 90 l.,
in quantities to suit purchasers.
BlGLEY, MELLEkSH CO.,
"a 81 Jefferson street.
TNOR SALE.-AN ADAM PRESS, PLATTEN
l9x25 inches, withsteam apparatus complete;
will be sold low if applied fol. soon. 1t is in
good running order, and may he seen running
any day in our possession.
Apply to, or address,
WON -3ALE.-TYPK METAL BETTER
L than babbeD for sale low, by
= WHlTMORE BROS.
Public LEDGER office:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02
DROMG00LE & CO.'S
King of ChillS.

king OF Ch1IIS.
the liver. opens the bowels, carries of the bile.
makes permanent and quick cures. never affects
the head. ears or nerves, gives tone TO the sys-
TEN, and can be administered to infants. For
CHILLS AND FEWER,
whether recent or long standing, it effects
speedy and effectual cures. Read the follow
ing:
BRANDON, Miss, Sept. Is, 1866.
MEssRs. J. b. LINDSEY 4 Co, Brandon: After
having tried the skill of an eminent physician
for months on two eases of chills in my family,
without permanent cure, was induced to try
which, ] am happy to state. effected an entire
cure in both cases, and | cheerfully recommend
it to my friends. Yours, etc,
STRANGE, INDEED,
That so many men and women go mopiug and
creeping about, with their pale and detected
faces, and big eyes. saying from day to day,
g I've got the chills." when they can so easily
be cured By using one package of
DROMGOOLE 4 CO.'S
KING OF CHILLS.
If you walk into any Drug Store in Memphis
and can't get it, tell them to send and procure
them for you. II will cure you after all else
fails; don't care how long you have had the
Chills, you can be cured.
DROMGOOLE & co.'s
AMYGDALINE PICTORIAL.
For all diseases of the Lungs and Chest; for
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Pneu-
monia, Pleurisy. Broehitis, Asthma, Influenza,
Pain in the side.
Dry Hacking Cough, Tightness in the Chest.
and all diseases of the Pulmonary Organs The
Anygdaline Peetoral causes free expectoration,
by cutting the phlegm it opens the pores Of the
skin, relieves the pain and difficult breathing,
and gives entire relief to the distressing cough
SPLITTING BLOOD,
Soreness Of the Breast Difficulty Of Breathing,
Shortness and Catching of the Breath, Catar-
rhal Affections etc, are relieved by its use. We
SUMPTION.
But it will loosen the Cough. relieve the Pain,
cause free and easy expectoration. and soothe
the troubled and Nervous System. As a safe
and pleasant Cough Medicine for
Children and Infants.
IL is Just the medicine so much desired. as it is
an exqulsltely beautiful and unique prepara-
ton: aud its effects on the Lungs ars truly
YOUR COUGH
Should never be neglected. as il may soon lead
TO serious results, and If you will send and pro-
cure large bottle of our "Amygdaline Pecto-
raj for your Lungs, you will be perfectly de-
lighted with its effects. 1t Is prepared by the
regular medical profession.
Price, Large Bottles, 81 90.
An assortment Of the Great Southern pre-
parations " should be purchased BY every fam
FARMERS AND PLANTERS
Would save much by keeping stock Of them
always on hand. For sale in Memphis BY
J. p. DROMGOOLE a Co.
w. N. WILKINSON 4 CO.,
g. W. JONES a CO.,
dis and BY DruEgists generally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

Capital....................
THIS COMPANY INSURES AGAINST
/ loss by Fire, Marine and River Risks.
Directors-Wm. NJ. Harrington, w. b. Gal
braith. w. D. Greenlaw, Q. W. Goyer, j. j.
Rawlings. z. p. Bowles and @. b. Church.
VIM. W. HARRINGTON, Pres,t;
J. G. LONSDALE, Scr'y. 3-lZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

DR.. HUNTER has taken an office in the
Adams block, corner of Adams and
Second streets, where he can be con-
suited upon all diseases embraced ia his
specially, as catarrh, sore throat, hron-
chitis, asthma, consumption and heart
affection. As DR. Hunters personal at
tendance at his Office in this city is
limited those who desire to place them
selves under his professional care should
do so al once, ~ i thus secure the ad-
vantages of l, ,ersonal attentions Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

SOCIETY OF DENTAL SURGEoYs.-A
regular meeting of the Society of Dental
Surgeons of the city of Memphis will be
held this evening at half past seven
o clock, at the Office of Dr. j. B. WATSON.
We are glad to see the dentists of our
city forming an organization for the pur-
pose of meeting and exchanging ideas,
mingling freely with one another, and
imparting their experience and knowl-
edge. Such society cannot but result
in the advancement of their art, the i'm
provement of themselves, and be bene
Ecial to the entire community.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

CIRCUIT CoURT-THE REMOVAL OF
THE COUNTY SEAT.-The case of divers
citizens VS.. John Loagpe, County Court
clerk, was, heard Yesterday by Judge
Reeves, and John League was ordered
by the Court 10 remove oil his books,
records, papers etc, from Memphis to
Raleigh before ten O'clock of the I'd
of October, or abide the penalty OF the
law The criminal docket will be con
cluded about Thursday next, when the
civil docket will again be taken up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

tIBIs INSTITUTION is PREPARED TO
4 receive Der osits, TO buy and sell Exchange
make Collections oA this city and ail principal
points in this section.
Remittancos promptly attended 20.
}. j. MURPHY, Prest.
FIN. CASH. Secretary: 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-AP PAINT SHOP. WITH LAD
IL ders, cans, Buckets, Brushes, and every,
thing required to carry on the business, situated
III t,.,,,t %
Il lures If the store, No. &c Jefferson street
Ali, ~ ahova nlace Is"
NOR SALE-- rWOTHR0UGH NEW YORK
4 II. K. Tickets at u discount. Inquire at
AL Main street. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

NATIONAL THEATRE-Continued sue
cess Of Miss Albertine Miller the grace
full and fairy-like danseuse, pronounced
by oil as the most artistic danseuse ever
witnessed in Memphis. Do not fail to
see her tonight in the pleasing acts of
1.-The Nerves" 1.-THE Burlesque Circus
1.-THE Dramatic Aspirants," and Life
in Dixie" together with an endless vari-
ETY. of new Songs, Dances, Etc. Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02
Special Notices.

Special Notices will be Inserted in this col
umn for ten cents per line for eachinssrtion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

". II. RELr.-This gentleman, long
and favOrably known to many of our cit
zens as station-house keeper, is q eandi-
date for City Tax Collector. he pos
sesses all the necessary qualifications to
make a good officer, and if elected, We
believe, will fill the Office with honor to
himself, benefit to our citizens, aud credit
TO the city. Mr.. Rely has our best
wishes for his success
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02
SPECIAL CARDS.
DEsOTO INSURANCE.

AND-5
TR UST COMPANY,
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DE- MEMPHIS. TENN.
100000.

oaioe. pesoto Block, Madison sd.
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DRY GooDs at low prices at Elson's,
297 Main street. 20
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From Dispensatory Of the Unitedsstates.
Diosma Crenata. Buchu Leaves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION

Office. No. i3 Madison Street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

NARROW EscAPR.-A negro drayman
had a narrow escape from drowning
yesterday. He went to the river near
the foot of Union street to water his
mule, when the animal went in beyond
his depth and was drowned. The poor
drayman made strenuous efforts to save
his muleship, and finally had to jump for
the shore to save his own life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-02

Pitts re Goa l.
, 1866-01-11

th.t, y III evsst q biz be:ng proposed = essdi
dale for the ot1cr Of president be Mould be Obliged
imperstsely 10 decline eeeesY1ng any votes, y be
would be Irab e 10 attend 70 the 1utlss OF th1t
o6tt during Il year.
TIE following oflessa Of The Academy were daily
elccIed: +.
Fre-iden,-Mr Ueo7rs c. WaIkes
Ftrst Eine FEc&,den1-Ar. Daniel Thonpson.
Second Tlce Frealdeo-Uf. !. ). Jewell.
tecrrtar3-D1. William Simpson, ND.
Lbrei1an-Mr. George II. Frost
Dr. Androwf, in rtdr71R from the Presidency, said
be had ever felt proud Of his connection With the
Academy for winch he anticipated lon4 career pf
honu7 md prosperity. He alluded to the faet th1t
they had nearly al worse together RON the fntau-
work tn earring ont The ob;octA Of the Hocleiy
lat they had al worked together IN harmony, md
he bored they would continue to do no etill
MT. William A. Nafon offered tho following which
was unanimously adopted:
Reoated, That wt slncely regret The retirement OF
Dr. ADdrc1a froro the o4ten which he has 30 accep-
4sbly filed during The past Jcar, aRd that ito
thanks Of the Academy be presented 70 him for the
nblc end saiieiAe!ory manner in which he has pre-
etdcd 1vrY ttE de1ibetauons and 1ha WITH and con-
stAut interest which he has taken In every branch
Of ec1euee which this institution ia intended to
fosfef.
The Secretary reported the receipt Of two inter.
On GosncRfathns- = new generic type Of thd tamily
Thp!ridae, which had been dixcorered quite re-
Gently at PanaInA, South America. The existence
Of hts type Of The IApr species, was never before
suspected by nsturn1iets. The other ptpef was on
new species Of the genus Mzc-orhlnus, Kind Of
sea elephsn! which Was found Oh the coast Of Call
foTniA- and Ia low fn1the Museum Of the Academy.
The papers were referred to committee for pub
1cAt1uD.
:. The meeting then adjourned.
, 1866-01-11
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.
Annual McetfnE-Eiectlon Of Officers
Donn1tons-Papefa.

The rgular annual meeting OF the Academy OF
Sciences WIS held On Tuesday In The rooms Of the
Academy, Oh lasAlle streei for the election OF Of
fcerr and the t1anssction or general bueiness. The
President, Dr. E: Andrews, occupied the chair.
and approved.
The Secretary, Dr.. y. stimp*on, reported "a
r,e,y OF donations received, among which msy be
lambart) from vafion* paris o3 the United SiRtea;
.wenty-fonr spectmcns Of eight species Of sivip
aIope fshes tom California and q box Of corals !:
r,ecinepe Of the eaye at rhe bottom Of Lake Mich
iean, and about 200 specimens Of minerals from the
New England States.
The Secretary Also reported various additions to
he lhsary.
4 let.e4 was read, from Lieutenant II. q. Dali,
gls1nE aecnunt OF the proeIoss Of the crpediuoa
Of ths tcan,inc party attached to The R1seo:AneE-
c1n Telegraph Company. and reporting bright pros
peets ,or The following sossoo. -
The meeting then proceeded 10 The election Of
onaee's3os the ensuing year. III. Andrews stated