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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

p The New Orleans Times says the riot
was occasioned by one of the freedmens
professions showing a white man and
tripping him. The policeman supposed
the man had been struck, aud advanced
to arreSethe supposed assailant They
were met with a volley of pistol shots
bricks, etc, which at once induced a
general alarm, and hence the bloody ira
gedy that has been enacted. Other &C.
counts say the man was struck. Investi-
CATION, however, will bring out the real
cause
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
TEXAN TOWNS.

Galveston aud Houston, Texas, have
increased in population very rapidly
since the war. The former city had be-
fore the war population of about 1000;
now, according to recent enumeration,
the population Of Galveston is near
10000 Houston, a small city Of be-
tween Eve and six thousand, now num-
bers upwards Of 10000 TIE trade Of
the Southwestern cities is said TO be
equal to that of New Orleans, in proper
ton TO population.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
CONVENTION wIGwAM.

The wigwam for the meeting Of the
National Union Convention, in Phila-
delphia, is situated in front Of Girard
College, and is being rapidly but sub
stautially constructed Accommodation
will be afforded for fifteen hundred dele
gates, aud niue thousand spectators, and
the building will contain committee
rooms and other convenienees. The
place of meeting can be reached by
three or four different lines Of horse
railroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES
LATEST NEWS FROM MEXICO
Amendment Of the Tariff BIZ
Enthusiastic rlends Of Ireland
General Sherman Serenaded
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES
Amendment of the Tariff Bill
Enthusiastic rlends of Ireland
General Sherman Serenaded
From New Orleans.

NEw ORLEANS, August Cotton I'M
changed, sales 1000 bales, receipts II
bales sugar, fair lac; freights-to New
York DIG, to Liverpool GIG, TO Havre
lie; corn, s24@s5 for mixed white
81 10; flour So u.s.
The steamer Alliance, from Vera
Cruz, the 22d nit, has arrived There
was no yellow fever at Vera Cruz.
A revolution was attempted at the
capital, but the parties were arrested,
tried and banished to Iucatan. The
prisoners were brought to Vera Cruz and
placed in the castle of San Juan to await
transportation.
Three hundred exiles from the Rio
Grande had arrived at Tampico
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
NEW SOUTHERN MUSIC BOOK.
Just published:
- A b . r. /;
Richmond Collection of sacred Music.

Richmond Collection OF Sacred Music.
ByR. n. MCINTOSH. Of Virginia.
ESSENTIALLY SOUTHERN. IN ITS
IL main features. TABOR nevertheless con-
tains choice selection Of the best Northern
copy-Wright Music. It's author, for four years
an ofEce- Of the Confederate army, composed
many stirring pieces in moments snatched du-
-irr its marchings and counter narching IN
Nirginia- The dirfo used at the funeral 81
General 4. J. jackson lstonevall, May I'm.
ises, vas from his pen. and ], included IN this
z" Nr McIntosh," says the Richmond Hk-s.
" Is well known throughout the South as an
author and teacher Of finished excellence. with
a musical reputation rarely attained b. any
man Of Bis ase in this country. 10 the south
he stands AZ the ven head o church music, 70
on dtsrutinr the position With him.
Ihe book embraces everything Of value o.
Southern or Southwestern origin. much OF
which isnoE for the frst time reduced 20
srritten form. Its variety is gfeat-cmbrsci
All r,efres IN use, in ever key and eyery va
riefy Of rncasure-uifh a fall elementary de-
u.rfueut aud fne collection Of new anthems,
at piscer and sentences. Il contains neaIy
80 cioseiy printed pages. neatly AID tastetuiy
rsf en- N. we'll printed and bound-
Price 81 81 for which u VAL Dc sent, SpttgIss
70 Any part Of the country.
Siufle cnpies, for examinauon ana introane-
ton. s-nt 70 any addres.. postase paa' on "
e'ip'0i 'DF y HUNTINGDON 4 CO.,
Publishers and Bookseller,
aurl-a - Broome street, New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

beted that, when MARTIN VAs BtRrs
was President, his son visited England,
where he upset aristocratic English pro-
priety by Irritation with Miss GUELPH.
VrcroRIA remembered JoHS VAN BuREN
until her memory was clouded by the
bury German ALBERT inspiring her
with new love. VICTORIA is now a
widow and recluse in q Court visited
BY the blooming daughters of her old
flame"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
SINGULAR TRIAL.

AT a recent trial in Santa Fe, New
Mexico, the defendant was an American.
The court, clerk and counsel for prisoner
were all Americans and Pro,estants.
The prosecuting lawyers were all Caiho-
lies, and respectively born in Prussia
France and Mexico, The court, clerk
and defendant spoke only English the
prosecuting witness spoke French only,
and the jury did not understand any
language but Spanish.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
PEAcOCKIAEA-

A Connecticut exchange says that
several months since peacock, near one
of the railroad stations on the Danbury
and Norfolk road, which was sitting on
the rail at the time the cars were pass
ing, jumped of, leaving bis tail across
the rail. The cars passed over it, cut
ting it of. As soon as be saw the extent
Of the damage, be started for the woods
and did not return until his tail bad en-
tirely grown out again.
The train of President JoHYsoS has
afflicted the Congressional peacocks 10 a
similar way. Let them initiate the ex-
ample of that proud, but mortified bird.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
John AND VICTORIA.

An exchange says Two daughters
Of JoHs YAK BuRES we're recently pre-
sen,sd 10 the Princess of Wales, which
i considered as equivalent to being in
.roduced to Queen VIcroK1A, the Prin-
cess receiving all company in the name
Of her mother.iD-law tits pity that
.be ysv BuREs girls did not get to see
~ w;sow A. that would have afforded
Them all opportunity to behold their
f.,ber's first fame. 1t viii be remen-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
HELMSoLD'S
Fluid Extract OF SSsTSapaTilla
HIGHLY CONCENTRATED.

HIGHLY CONCBNTRATED-
One bottle equivalent in strength to one gallo
Of the Syrup Of Decoctior.
Itrcnches toe seat Of TIE disesse Immediately
expclliug all humors % the blood, and
Identifying the Complexion.
These articles. being of such strength. "a
dose h exoecdineiy small. Fr0n this ftct, il {
used ia the United States Army Hospitals 90
public Sanitary Institutions throughout n
land.
n1- Sold b. al Drugzists everywhere.
q ASK for Holmbold's. Take no other
~ Cut ont the advertisement and send 81
Il. and by this means avoid counterfeit.
narle-nyi6-iyls-lyin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
WHAT WOULD THEY DOT

|, ia curious to think of what would
he the probable effect on the Northern
mind, il swarm of Southern men, the
most impudent aud unprincipled to be
found, we're to settle in the Northern
cities, and by tampering with the lower
classes, actually get possession OF the
Offices. the revenues and the honors
Suppose they dealt with the best people
as subjugated class, disfranchised
them, denounced them, warred upon
them, and at each manifestation OF dis
content on their part, called Justify
upon the Government for protection.
Would there not be an earthquake IN
every such city, town and villsgef Would
the popular indignation not hurl itself
upon them, and, law or no law, crush
them? What would Boston think of a
Southern horde precipitated upon her to
hold her Offices. interfere in her domes-
tic affairs, change her laws, attack her
traditions, and dispute the right OF her
people aud those of Massachusetts, to
enforcement Would the puritan
blsod not boil over, and would there not
come an insurrection2 Suppose that
ihe South should deuge that place with
CORRESPONDENTS, hired to whine their way
into domestic circles, pick mp family
secrets, exaggerate facts. coin lies and
pack the Southern newspapers full
Of defamatory assaults upon the
people. Would the Bostonians rest |
quietly Suppose they had been pre-
viously at war with the South. had been
defeated. had been defrauded of their |
property, had been the prey of Southern |
detectives, had seen their wives and
daughters insulted and imprisoned, their |
country customers Systematically robbed,
and their country overrun and plum.
dered. What would be their sentiments? |
Suppose handful Of native Bostonians
who had adhered to the cause Of the con-
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, Aug l.--Sales of leaf to-
bacco $50 bids; market active; Hour
Sc rs; red wheat 80 10, white 50 40; corn
75c; oats 46c; pork 1872 so; bacon
shoulders l6lc; clear sides 2lac lard
nominal; whiskey 81 20.
The river is falling with 6 feet inches
in the canal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
From Cincinnati.

CNomxATI, August l.-Flour-trade
brands 50 5O@ll so; wheat scarce at
90 1902 so; corn 62e; white 75c; oats
scarce at 37@45c; whiskey unchanged :
pork s3z@32 so; bulk meats l5@lelc,
loose bacon frmer, and the advance
asked has checked business, as large
orders are here from the East and South
ella 40
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

g4~ A correspondent writes from
Helena City, Montana, that there is no
city in the country more quiet or well
governed, and adds I'VE have an ac'
tive vigilance committee, plenty OF rope
and pine tree handy where justice is
laid on a, the time There have been
seven men hung on that tree
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

writings Of this rharvclously gifted man
He has certainly made some splendid
contributions to the literature Of his
mother tongue, and so undisputed a
Lord of the English Language that he
deserves to be made an English Lord.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
From HarrisburE. Pa.

HAkEissURo, August 1.-The Demo
cratic Soldiers Convention met this
morning General Sweeney, Of ALE
cheney, was chosen Chairman, pro TEN
Delegates we're presented from every
district in the State, and q Committee
was appointed to select permanent off,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
sez- Grand Ranids. Michigan, is

sG- Grand Rapids, Michigan, is be-
coming famous FORTS domestic infeli-
cities Within the past ten days two
young wives have sloped from their liege
lords for parts unknown. In each case
they had taken the precaution to enlist
substitute for their legitimate partners.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
Firm Of Powers 4 Weightman,
Ninth and Brown streets. Philadelphia.

From the Evening Bulletin, PHILADELPHIA.
When on visit 70 the city of New York,
few day since, was induced to call on our ole
friend and townsuian, Mr.. II. T. Helmbol5
Druggist, 59i Broadway, New YorF. Ills stor
any kind we have ever had the p easure o
viewing, and so extensive, being - feet front
five stories in hight and over 200 feet deep. !
Indeed affords US much pleasure TO know tina
he has been 20 successful and u Is ample eNi
dence of the merits of his articles "a in on
whole business experience VIC have not know
of the success Of any articles without merit
advertising merely BRINGING the name beior
the people"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

A GENTLEMAN named Taylor, at Kala-
mazoo, came near losing his life on the
Both ult, by catching his foot in lady 8
filter" as he was passing her on stair
way. He was precipitated to the bottom
and picked up insensible.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

1T is a noticeable fact that at the
Union fair at Washington for the benefit
of the soldiers and sailors orphans,
which has just closed, and which was
conducted almost exclusively under New
England auspices, orders were issued not
10 admit colored persons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

DGy- 1t is rather a novel sight 10 see
masses of ice in July, but, nevertheless,
they are to be seen at the Devils Hole,
at Niagara Falls, piled up on the shore.
The immense ice jam of last winter
drove large quantities Of ice high up on
the hank. where the overhanging rocks
shut ont the SIM
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
A Baa Aet Rsbuksd.

The late action Of the Radical ma
joriiy in Congress in venting their spite
on Mr.. Harvey, American Minister TO
Portugal, by repeating the Law providing
for his salary, merely because he Ius-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

Roy The New Orleans Times account
of the riot says man with Federal
uniform on, and from Massachusetts,
was prominent in the fight against the
negroes and proclaimed that the white
race should govern in this country.
That officer will be hunted down.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
From s. Louis.

81. LOUIS. Aug Flour firm, s. IS,
extra, 50 to Sl2; extra wheat, heavy,
sls2i to g Is; corn declined, Coo. to
TO zoe oats lower, 4sc- 10 47ei PrOvis-
ions unchanged vhisksT, g p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
M z DIcAL.
Notice to the Public.

IN THE YEAR 1876, THE WRITER EN-
4 barked in the drug business in the city
Philadelphia, and while thus engaged. mad
several experiments in regard To the most DE
sirable mode OF preparing Fluid Extracts. NJ
efforts being successful-the articles being ap
proved and used by the Medical faculty-I wa
DESTROYS of placing them befo' the public, bu
hesitated for some time before concluding to re
sort to newspaper advertising, knowing of tn
preiudices that existed 10 the minds of man
Against using advertised Medicines or Nostr7in'
but through the advice Of friends and those VIII
had used them this objection was overcome.
After eighteen years exertions. commencln
in a small way. the popularity Of my, article
has extended to all parts If the United Slater
and widely throughout foreign countrics-an
this in the face of much oppoeiton. Ever
means has been resorted to by unprinciple
dealers since their merit and success have bee
known-such as advertising larger bottles
less prit G. censurlng all other preparations, an
even copying my advertisements-but l. al
happy 10 state that out of the many who hav
resorted to this, none have been successful.
Ny object in this notice is to make lacl
known TO the public and respectable dealer
believing, after so many years exertions, tina
the Druggists will discountenanca such pro
ceedings, and that the reputation Of my article
spurious ones.
knowing that many may read this articl
who are unacquainted with me. append d, te'
remarks from those ofmy native city, and who's
names are known in all parts Of the world:
Being personally acquainted with Mr.. d.
Hemlbold, it affords me pleasure in stating
have been most fayorably impressed with hi
energy and integrity and gratlfed at his sue
cess" WIN. WElGHTMAN,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

@" Never says an exchange,
"while his scissors are sharp-never will
a sensible editor belabor his brains while
the thermometer is at 95--never
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

p.s The beauty of Miss RircHIR,
daughter Of the latc Gen. WADswoRrH,
produced such an impression upon the
Prince Of Wales AT a recent party, that
he danced with her twice during the
evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

scr Cireuses and horse-racing being
against some of the laws of the New
England States, they are having Mali
nees of Equitation' and trials of "Eques-
strian speed"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

From the Boston Herald
I'VE DO not like 20 advertise worthless ware
or articles calculated 10 deceive, our readers
and when we see an advertiser like Mr.. Helm
hold. whom We have known for years. gradual
extend his advertising from year 10 year unit
he becomes the largest advertiser in the Unite
States. we are satisfied that the statements /
regard to his articles must &c correct.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

ey~ The editor of the Chicago 1ri-
June says he is always like CKsAR's wife,
Is the editor of that paper woman?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

BY A man in st. Louis has been sent
to the penitentiary for stealing lone
piece of poetry, valued at five dollars. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

The writer reluctantly inserts the above, an
would not do so were he not stranger % many
and concludes By stating the names Of his art
ciss. and the diseases for which tsey have bee
used by many thousands, with complete success
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
BULWER.

Sir BUIvrE LTTToS is gazetted as
Lord LYrroS." So runs an item Of the
latest English news 1t seems an age
since we commenced TO read the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
n ELM BUD ,
FLUID TRACT Blu c Il

cures Gravel snd Dropsical Swellinga eIistln
in Men, Woven. 81 Children in fact, All
DISEASES -equiring the aid of a Diuretic. !
Is the greatest 1Suic apd Di1resc known-pei
fectly cafe. pleasant Ia Taste and odor. and IN
mediate in its acton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

parations without benefit. should send immedi-
atey and get bottle ofthe Red Diarrhea Rem
edy. 1t is exceedingly pleasant, contains no
powerful astringents, imparts tone and strength
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
HeImbOId's Extract Of Buchu

will cure all diseases Of the Kidneys and Blad
der. Cures Pain or Weakness in the Bach
Structures. etc. cures Weak Nerves. Loss o
Memory, Trembling, Dimness Of Vision.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
HELMBOLD'S
Fluid Extract of Buchu

is a pure fluid extract. not weak tea or iniu
sion. Is the one thing needlul for all com
plants incident TO Females. For particulars
1cnd for Circular.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02

Who wishes to use the best and most perfect
Diarrhea Medicine now before the public;
every bottle of which will cure case, should
at once purchase the Red Diarrhea Remedy.
Every Bottle gives Satisfaction.
Every Bottle gives Satisfaction.
Every Bufila gives SRtisfaction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-02
PALE AND FEEBLE

1t cures Diarrhea for One Dollar
1t cures Diarrhea for One Dollar
iac b 1t cures Diarrhea for One Dollar
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-25
TIE CINNAMON CROP IN CEyLoN

The CINNAMON Crop IN CEYLoN.
The cinnamon gardens in the neigh
borhood of Colombo, although for the
most part gone to decay, neverthe-
less impart to the whole scene singu-
larly cheerful, and agreeable aspect.
The bushes, from four to six feet high,
with their smooth, beautiful, light
green leaves, resemble those of the
bay tree, and their pale yellow sta
mems shoot up doubIy fresh and sue
culent, from the snow-white quartz
soil in which they best thrive. The
towering season of the cinnamon is
in January, and the fruit ripens in
April, when the sap is richest in the
shrub. In May the boughs are be-
gun to be barked," which process
continues till October. The pruning
and gathering of the yearly shoots,
which are about the thickness of a
mans thumb is very laborious, and
employs many hands.
Each laborer cuts off as many as
he can conveniently carry in bun
die; then with the point of a crooked
knife made for the express purpose,
strips the entire rind from the wood,
carefully scrapes off the exterior
cuticle and innermost layer, and lays
the stripped-off cinnamon rind, now
reduced to the thickness of parch-
ment, in the sun, where it dries and
curls together Ali around the hut
in which the peeling of the rind is
carried on, is diffused most exqui-
site aroma, caused by the breaking
of the leaves or twigs. What is re-
lated, however, by travellers, of the
fragrance of the cinnamon forests,
which they have scented at a great
distance seward, would seem to in
dictate that this delicious odor ema-
mates from various other aromatic
plants in which Ceylon is SO rich,
rathef IMAM the cinnamon groves, the
aroma Of which, indeed, is not per-
ceptible beyond the immediate Vi
cinity.
The best description Of cinnamon
is not SO thick as stout paper, and is
tine-grained, flexible, light brown or
golden yellow, sweet and pungent
the coarser qualities are thick
skinned, dark brown, acrid, singing,
and leave a bitter after-taste. In
the warehouses the cinnamon rinds
and canes stored for shipping are
piled upon each other, packed in
bales OF about ninety pounds each,
carefully sewed. In all the cavities
and spaces between each layer an
immense quantity Of pepper is
strewn, to preserve the cinnamon
during its sea voyage, by which
both spices are benefited, the black
pepper absorbing all the superhuous
moisture and gaining by the fra
GRANGE of the cinnamon.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-25

SERIOUS TROUBLE IN TEXAS
The Houston, (Texas) Telegraph
has advices from Brennan, Indicating
a singular state of affairs growing
out of the disturbances on the 18th
inst. That paper says:
A Military Commission from Gal.
weston passed up the Central Road
yesterday on their way to make an
examination into the circumstances
of the recent conhagration at Bren-
ham. The people Of that place have
also dispatched deputation to Aus
tin, to ask for a committee on the
part of the Legislature to examine
into and report on the same affair.
A gentleman who left Brennan
yesterday morning informs us that it
will be established by the testimony
OF some thirty citizens, that the out
rage was deliberately committed by
Federal soldiers, and, it is strongly
suspected, with the connivance Of
their commanding officer. This lat
ter we can hardly credit
The same gentleman informs us
that rather singular state of affairs
now exists in Brennan. The citi-
zens generally are armed, prepared
Tor emergencies, and keep out a
guard of fifty men, who prevent the
entrance into the town Of any of the
soldiery. The latter are in camp a
little distance from the town, forted
up and engaged in the digging Of
rife-pits.
The loss resulting from the conAa-
grafton is estimated at Sl53,7OO, d.
vided among some thirty citizens.
1T is the intention of the citizens to
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-25
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