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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
THE NEW FIVE CENT COIN.

This new coin, about being issued, will
be of the same size as the three dollar
gold coin, 1t is very nearly eight-tenths
of an inch in diameter, and three of them
will weigh half ounce, thus being very
convenient as Q postage weight 1t is
also stated that fifty of them laid in a
straight line will be of the length Of the
metre" the unit of French measure,
which is a little more than thirty-nine
and one-third inches.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
LINCOLN.

The Cairo Democrat says 1t has
probably pretty nearly gone out of the
recollection, even Of politicians, that
Senators undertook to rule Mr.. LINCOLN
He early said to an intimate friend I;
There is about dozen Senators who
propose to use me as they would pen
knife-open it, shut it, and put it in their
pockets" They are trying the same
game on ANDREW JOHNSON with poor sue.
cess
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
PAY OF IKE ARMY.

On the 5th, the United States House
of Representatives, after protracted
struggle, passed a bill to regulate the pay
of the army. Its provisions are thus
summed up: General, $4,000 per year !
Lieutenant General, $4,000; Major
General. when commanding division,
embracing two or more departments,
s7OOe-when in the field, $500; Brig
General. when commanding military
department, army or division in the field,
ss5OO-when commanding q brigade or
on other duty, 5000; Colonel, when
commanding brigade or military post
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

The N. o. Times describes the opens
ing in the levee, some six miles below
Aigiers, as a very serious one, and
threatening destruction to a large num-
Der Of valuable plantations. ltsays;
The general opinion among the State
officials, which is supported by the testl-
mony of reliable gentlemen who in
spected the levee shortly prior to the
discovery of the erevasse, is, that some
persons cut the levee through mere
spirit Of mischief Suspicion rests upon
the negroes on the adjoining plantation
but no evidence has been adduced, SO far
as we have learned. to fasten the deed
upon them
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
NICE PLACE.

Union Springs, Ala, must be nice
place for an editor The editor of the
Times published at that place, acknowl-
edges the receipt of batch of Capada
papers from lady some turnips from
another, plate of good things" from
a third, and carriage ride rendered by
the same lady-(imagine an editor in a
carriage IA box of pigs from gentle
man, and cold drinks" from another.
Who wouldn't like to publish paper in
such place ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
Greatly Impoverished.

Gen. Butler pleads that he has been
greatly impoverished by the war, be-
sides having lost several of his relatives.
He should be Immediately made sub
ject for the charities of the Freedmen
Bureau, and rations issued to keep him
from starving. In the meantime we
would suggest that committee OF inves'
tigation be appointed by Congress, to
consist of Sumner and Chandler OF the
Senate, and Morrell Ingersoll and John
Wentworth in the House, to have power
to send for persons and papers, to see
what has become of the spoons Peoria
Democrat Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

pA.A correspondent of the Christian
Adrocate states that from S2,0O0,0 600 to
8, $780, 900 worth of tobacco is annually
consumed by the members Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church in America. The
Of tobacco in the entire
country must be very great, if single
religious body uses so much.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

n~ The Empress EUGENE is said to
be rapidly approaching that uncertain
age which leaders of fashion so much
dread. The 5th of May was her fortieth
birthday, and the once young and bean
tiful EUGENE is beginning to show her
years Time is writing his wrinkles on
her face, and she is gradually losing the
frmness and delicacy of her features.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
Admiral Nunez Recalled By the Spanish
Government.

NV YoRK, June 4-The Courier des
Estdts Unis learns that Admiral Nunez,
of the Spanish hotilla, has been ordered
by his Government to forthwith leave the
waters Of Peru. The reason of this sud
den recall is that the winter nov existing
in the South Pacific exposes these ships
to the peril Of tempests. Part Of the
squadron is to winter in the Philippine
Isles, and the other at Rio Janeiro or
Montevideo.
Next season, it is added, n new iron
clad and other vessels will be added TO
the attacking feet, when the Spanish
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
Extract Buchu
Is THE GREAT DIURETIC.
HELMBoLD's HIGHLY C0NCENTRATED
COMPOUND Fluid Extract Sarsaparilla,

HELMB0LD'S HIGHLY C0NCENTRATEDs
Compound Fluid Extract sarsaparilla,
For purifying the blood, removing all chronic
constitutional diseases arising from an impure
state OF the blood, aud the only reliable and
ehectual known remedy Tor the cure OF Scrulula,
Scald Head, Salt Rheum, Pains and Swellngs|
of the Bones, liberation of the Throat and Legs,
Blotches, Pimples on the Face, letter, Erysip-
elias. and all scaly eruptions of the skin,
AND BEAUTlFYING THE C0MPLEXI0N.'
Not few of the worst disorders that AFFECT
mankind arise from the corruption that aecu-
mulates in the blood. OF all the discoveries
that have been made to purge it out, none can
equal in effect Hslnbold's Compound Extract
Sarsaparilla ltcleaDses and rcnoyates the blood
instils the vigor of health into the system, and
purges out the humors which make disease. 1T
stimulates the healthy functions ofthe body and
expes the disorders that grow and rankle in
the blood. such a remedy that could be relied
on on, has long been sought for. and now, for
the first time, the public have one ON which they
can depend Our space here does not admit. of
certificates to show its effects. but the trial OF
single bottle will show the sick that II has viz
tues surprising everything they have ever taken.
Two tablespoonful of the Extract of Sarsapa-
rila added to. n pint of water is equal to the
Lisbon Diet Drink, and one bottle is fully equal
to 2 gallon of the Syrup OF Sarsaparilla, or the
decocti0n as usually made .t
AS- These Extracts have been admitted to
use in the United States army, and are also in
very general use in all the State hospitals and
public sanitary institutions throughout the
land. as well us in private practices, and are
considered as Invaluable remedies.
See Medical properties OF Buchu, from Dis
pensatory of the United States.
See Professor Dewer's valuable works on the
Practice of Physic.
See remarks made by the late celebrated DR..
Physic, of Philadelphia
See remarks made by DR.. Ephraim NJ 'Dowcll,
celebrated Physician and Member of the
ROYAL College of Surgeons, Ireland, and pub
lished in the Transactions Of the King and
Queens Journal.
See Medco Chicurgical Review, published by
Benjamin Travers, Fellow of Royal College OF
Surgeons. :,
See most of the late standard works of medi-
cine
Extract Buchu, Sarsaparilla." Sold by all
druggists. Principal depot-lle lmbold's Drug
nd Chemical Warehouse, 59l Broadway.
marl6-myl6-l vim
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
Sag London is moving in response to

p6s- London is moving in response to
proposition that statue be erected In
that city in memory of GEORGE PEABODY.
A public meeting to consider the project
has been called by the Lord Mayor, on
the recommendation of many eminent
merchants. The benefactor of the Lon
don poor certainly deserves this honor at
the hands of the rich men Of the me-
franolis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

nay The negroes of Washington an
nounce themselves as "JoHS BRowN s
pet lambs. AS the greater part of these
people have been supported for four
years by the Government, it would be
interesting to know that the spirit of
JOIN Brown could provide for the pay
ment of the board of his pet lambs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

sGS- The friends of General WHEELER,
as well as the officers and men who were
under his command, are urging him TO
write history Of his campaigns. lie
will probably comply with the request,
and has already called upon his subordi-
nate officers to furnish him with the de-
tails of the service of their regiments.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
Disfrsnchisement of Deserters in Penn
sylvania.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 4.-The Su'
preme Court having adjourned without
announcing its decision as requested by
the Governor, on the constitutionality OF
the act of Congress DISTINGUISHING de-
serters, the bill passed at the late session
of the Legislature for carrying into effect
the law Of Congress has this day been
approved by the Governor, that imme-
date preparation of the records and GER
tificates required by the act may be com
menced and time afforded for correction
of errors in the records
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

n@- SToYEwA1L JACKSON never would
open a letter which came to him Oh Sun
day, nor ever, if he could help it, send
away a letter which, in the ordinary
course Of mail, would have to make any
part of its journey on that day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
AGED sPIEsTER

MARY AM BAsTISE, a spinster, died st
the New York Aims House few days
ago, at the age of lis. She had been a
pauper in the institution since Dec. IL,
1907, when she was SO years old Up to
quite a recent period she was able to do
considerable work, and was always a
small eater. She was quite small in per
son, very deaf, much emsciated, and her
mental powers were somewhat impaired.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

p6r Owing to the almost total alb
sence of frost in France during the win
ter the Paris ice-houses have been una
BILE to obtain supplies from their usual
sources. Twenty trucks, each carrying
five tons, arrived lately in the city from
Basic, Switzerland, and steamers come
to Havre every week from Norway with
cargoes Of ice in blocks. fa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
Mr.. Davis Bill OF Fare.

The following is Mr.. Davis bill of fare
for his Sunday meals, and it is further
stated that his weekday living is full as
ample and well selected
Breakfast-Veal outlets, poached eggs
(two), and corn bread, butter, sugar, milk
and coffee.
Dinner-Broiled chicken, stewed oys-
tiers, potatoes, onions, bread, butter, cof-
fee, sugar and milk
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

nsA.A Texas journal. denouucing che
Civil Rights BILL and the Texas papers
that approved it, says We've buried
the hatchet-yes, and we've eaten dirt
enough to cover it forever, but as some
emphatic writer says id il we have
much respect for the man who pretends
that he likes it, t" 80 ; JtJ%
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

oar A Western editor advises JEFTER-
son DAVIS in the event that he is bailed,
to haNg himself AS the editor is much
more concerned about DAVIS than DAVIS
is about the editor, let the latter hang
himself .iH .4.I ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

p0EA writer in the London Baptist
Magazine has this sentence; PoRsoS s
Greek was none the better for his sloven-
ly personal habits, and DR. WHALEY was
not made Archbishop of Dublin because
of his frequent breaches of etiquette, nor
because be once pared his nails in church,
while some dull brother was in the pull
pit, aiming at nothing, and hitting it "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

I4- The citizens Of Dade county, Ga,
publish their grateful Acknowledgements
to the Cincinnati Chamber Of Commerce,
for 1000 bushels of corn just received as
a donation to the destitute poor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

1@ The Connecticut Senate passed
a resolution on Tuesday, by a unanimous
vote, requesting the Connecticut Con
gressmen to vote for the admission Of
the Congressman elect from Tennessee,
without delay. ...
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

sss-one Of the Oldest church edi6ees
in New York is that Of St Andrews at
Richmond, Staten Island. 1t has been
stancing l53 years, having been erected
in l713. Some Of the grayestones are
1873 years old
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

Bay 1t is q singular fact what were
vast treeless prairies in Illinois twelve
years ago are now covered witha dense
growth of thrifty young forest trees, com
prising various species,of oak, hickory,
cottonwood, ash, etc. auo .I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

ST We have now, it is said, three
spies in the country General sweeney
says SrEPHEYsis an English spy Senior
RoMERo, the Mexican minister, says
SANTA Anna is Frenchspy and SANTA
ANNA charges ROMERO with being an
Austrian spy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

Dooly county have refused every appli-
cation Therefore, there is not single
retail shop in Dooly county. 1t is be-
lieved there never will be another, be-
cause the people of the county-those
who imbibe," as well as temperance
men--will sustain the Inferior Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

tSAn entire family was poisoned in
Albany by eating unwholesome and i'm
mature veal One Of the children has
already died, and the balance Of the fam
lily are in a critical condition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

n@-It is a remarkable and suggestive
fact that the Saviour of the world has
titles in the Bible answering to every
letter in the alphabet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

b@ A young widow who edits a paper
in a neighboring State, says: We do
not look as well as usual to-day on ae-
count Of the non-arrival Of the males.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

s6r 1t is rumored that the King Of
Italy will himself take the command-in-
chief of the Italian army, with General
DE la MARMoRA as chief Of staff.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

Bfy~The Louisville papers are discus
sing the merits of one BOILING, candi-
date for Clerk of the Court of Appeals.
They are making BoLLINc alleys of their
columns. rt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
Greatest Invention Of the Age,
Being q Protection against Fire. and
Will not Rot on.

TT COMBINES sTRENTH WITH RAPID
| ity OF adjustment TO bales OF any size. re-
auiring only one-third Of minute to tie up
m being now well known to all the dealers in
rone for bailing cotton, that only a very small
mop q hemp was made the past year. and that
ana that a supply cannot be relied on at any
price. In confederation Of these facts, all deal
srs and those requiring ties. will do well to put
In their orders for this tie soon, thereby securing
4 supply for the season. The indications now,
90 far as We have learned, are, that the demand
for this tie will be very large. hence the neces-
sity Of making early orders. which, addressed
to the manufacturer,
STONE A MURPHY. or
NJ. j. SMITH a CO., New Orleans.
LACY x McGHEE. Memphis.
VIII meet with prompt attention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

n@- Recently deaf aud dumb couple
were married at the lutheran Church, in
Monroe, Mich. The service was inter
preted to the happy couple, heresponses
being made in ike manner with the fin
gers. ia ltllt ftrt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
HEIMnOLD'S

FLUID RACT BIZ C Fl u.
In affections peculiar to Females" Is une-
quaed by any other preparation, a. in Chlor0sis
or Retention, Painiuluess, or Suppression II
Customary Excavations, liberated or Schifrua
state of the Uterus; and all complaints incident
to the sex, whether arising from habits Of dis
sipation. imprudence in, or the decline d
change in life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
USE IIELsIBOLD'S

n y q = Z II n = ID = II y
In all diseases of these organs. whether exist 4
in Male" or . Female" from Whatever cause
originating, and no matter how long standingl
1t Is pleasant in taste and odor, immediate,
in action, and more strengthening than any Of
the preparations of bark or iron.
Those suffering from broken down or delicate
constitutions, procure the remedy at once.
The reader must be aware that however slight
may be the attack of the above diseases. it is
certain to affect his bodily health mental pow
ers and happiness.
). All the above diseases require the aid of a
diuretic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

Beard 4 Co. are also manufacturers Of the
Excelsior Fire and Burglar proof Safes.
Price Lists and circulars furnished on appli-
cation. my3l-3m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

pT The new Code Of Georgia gives
the Inferior Court Of every county the
power to grant or withhold license to re-
tail spirituous liquors The justices Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

sey- Prince ALFRED, of England, is to
be created peer, under the title of
Duke of Edinburg and Earl of Kent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

RSF A poor girl in Louisiana is ac-
cused of having the leprcsy. Don't they
mean the lip rosy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
NJ e DICAE.
i8II5 NHELMBOLD'S
FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU

LOR WEAKNESS ARISING FROM I'M
IL discretion. The exhausted powers of Mad
ing symptoms, among which will be found IA
disposition 10 Exertion. Loss of Memory. Wake1
luiness, Horror of Disease. or forebodings a
Evil; in fact, universal lassitude prostra ion.
and inability to enter into tho enjoymeuts u
society.
The constitution once affected with Organ ID
Weakness, requires the aid Of medicine ID
strengthen and inyigorate the system, which
Hembold's Extract Buehu invariably does. II
Insanity ensues.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

ne A sentinental old bachelor says
a woman heart is the sweetest thing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07

in the world; in fact, a perfect honey
comb--full of SELLS, Beware.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
Noproes Suspected.

Government will settle its quarrels with
Perm md Chill
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-07
ztN HELMROLD'S
FLUID EXTRA BUCH u

diseases arising from habits of dissipation al
little expense. little or no change in diet, I'd
inconvenience or exposure completely superb
seding those unpleasant and dangerous rcmc-
dies COpaiba and Mercury. in all thee diseases
, 1866-04-20
Notice.

n special general Meeting of
III Shareholders of the Bank of St.
Thomas will be held on Wednesday
the 25th inst. at Mr.. Bonclli's Eu-
ropean Hotel, for the purpose Of
appointing a Member to the Com
mittee for revising the Constitution
of the Bank in place ofAIr. A. SchIH-
ger who has resigned, and discussing
other matters in connection with
said Committee.
BY order of the Board of Direc-
tors.
A. WOLFE,
Manager.
Bank of st. Thomas, st. Thomas
9th April 1866.
, 1866-04-20
NOTICE.

n General Annual Meeting of
III Shareholders in this Company
will be held at the room adjoining
the Savings Bank on Tuesday the
Oath inst.
The Chair will be taken at IL
o'clock.
In conformity with the fifth article
of the laws, copies of the report and
statements are at the disposal of any
Shareholder on application to the
undersigned.
Office of the Marine Repairing
Slip Company, st, Thomas 9th
April 1866.
A. WOLFE,
Chairman.
, 1866-04-20

guards to shipping and cargoes in dan
gerous places, and the Boards of Fire
Insurance watch with interest all mea-
sures that can be taken to increase secu-
rity against fire. Why should not the
sums that are now paid for losses Of pro-
perty be devoted to a system for It's bet
ter preservation Who knows but that
under proper inducements companies
may be formed who will be able to qua
rantee a city against pestiIence ? Oneida
Circular.
, 1866-04-20
Post Magazine and Insurance Monitor, FEB. "a
WHAT is INSURANCE.

Insurance is one of the great things of
the day. 1t is of comparatively recent
invention, and yet it is constantly extend
ing its application. At first confined to
the taking of risks on vessels at sea, it
has since been made to cover losses by
fire to your buildings, and by accident to
, 1866-04-20

q great calamity will be averted from the
world. If war comes Italy, for which
Engllshmen care as they will not care
for Germany till Germany is free, will
see that the hour has struck, and we
trust realize the proverb about the luck
that comes TO honest men when thieves
fall out. If in the great contest Austria,
losing Venetia, wins the general game,
North Germany will be free of Brumma-
gem Cesarism, and ready to a
new career and if, on the other hand,
Prussia wins, Napoleon and the Gar
will be face to face on the Continent
with a new, an impregnable, and a con-
sentative power. In any case the inter
est of this country is not to waste strength
in a useless mediation, but to watch
keenly, and so legislate at home that
when the hour of our action strikes, we
may not find that emigration to lands
happier for the poor has too greatly re-
duced our fighting strength.
We have been informed by a gentle
man, also an Engineer, lately returned
from a visit to Antigua, and who has
had the opportunity of seeing and IN
specting the machinery sent to that ISL
and, by Mr.. Fryer, for the purpose of
concentrating cane juice, or converting it
into a ''cOnCrete"-o many novelties and
Improvements in the grinding depart
ment alone,-such as the heating Of the
Mill rollers by introducing steam Of a
high temperature into them, also into
the juice receiver or sole plate of the
Mil that being constructed so as TO
form a Steam tight jacket the juice by
these arrangements, is heated immedi-
ately, or otherwise, while leaving the
cane, a great desideratum for the pre-
vention of acidity-and on the other hand
the megass is much more quickly dried
for being burnt, all pumping apparatus
is rigidly excluded from the whole pro
cess-With these Improvements, those
ordering new machinery would do we'll
TO take advantage Of them ever in the
MuscovadO proceSs,-We are glad to
know our Informant will be for some
time on the spot, as soon as machinery
is in full operation, and from whom we
expect & detailed description of the en-
tire process and whose special cores
pondence we hope to lay before our
readers.
Messrs. Mirlees & TAFT of Glasgow are
the makers of this highly finished and
powerful crushing Observation-Disclosures
Agricultural Reporter, AprI 9.
The Panama, New Zealand, and
Australian Royal Mail Company have
completed their arrangements, and the
first voyage to Australia by their route
will be made in connexion with the
Royal Mail West India steamer, which
will leave Southampton on the End June.
Fares from Southampton TO Australia,
Gncluding transit over the Isthmus) are
TO be-frst class, G105, second class,
EOS. The new company are sending out
the steamers necessary for this service
between Panama and Australia.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-05-03
SEhII-WEE.KLY.

SEbII-WEEKLY.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
One copy one year. ..........S 400
Three Copies one year. r................... 1000
Five Copies one year. 1900
Ten Copies ono year. 5000
Twenty Copies ono eyear.................. $500
To Olergymen one year. 500
And an EXTRA COPY to any CLUB OF TEN.
WE. KLY,
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY.
One Copy ono year. 200
Three Copies ;-1c 80. 500
Five Copies one year. B.76
Ten Copies ono year.. 17.00
Twenty Copies one year.. .............. 5000
To Olergymcn one year. 1.60
And An EXTRA COPY to any CLUB OF TIN.
Any person sending CLUB OF FIFTY for THE SEMI
WEEKLY or WEEKLY NEWS will be entitled to TaF
DAILY NEWS FREE FOR ONE YEAR. The name O.
tho Posto1ce and State shoud in all be plsinl,
written. To insure safety in remittance, money ORDER
aro preferable.
SPECIMEN COPIES SENT FREE.