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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

ARREsrs-There were twelve arrests
made by the police yesterday, and ten
during the night There were in eonse
Quence twenty-five cases to be tried be-
fore the Recorder this morning Quite
an extensive business
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

The WORK COMMENCED. We under
stand that the work on the street rail-
roads commenced this morning on Cal
houn street. The ground was cleared for
the laying of the track, and unless the
weather proves too inclement, we will
have cars running and ready to take pas
sengers some of the distance by the first
week of next May The Importance of
this work to the poorer class of our com
munity will be incalcnlable. Why can
not some of our capitalists build small
dwelling houses near the various termini
A large number are required They
would prove paying investment and
would be of immense benefit to large
number of our mechanics, and others
who are now huddled up in rooms, and
three or four families together, where,
before the war, more than one family
would not have thought to live in. We
are sadly in want of such houses Mem
phis never had many, and the most she
did have were destroyed during the &C.
cupation. Capitalists could not invest
their money where it would pay better
per centage
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

SusPIcIoUz--The police yesterday ar
rested a man named VIM. Tyler, and put
him in jail for safe keeping He is one
Of the suspicious looking characters that
have Of late swarmed Cur city, ike a
pack Of locusts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

A WORD TO THOSE PURCHASING Books.
To all merchants laying in supply of
books for the country trade, we would
recommend that they examine the large
and well selected stock of W. T. Mitchell,
No. 1877 Main street, in the Webster
Block. He has everything that could
possibly be desired, and as to school
books, he has made that speciality and
has probably the best assortment in the
Western country. He is one of our first
citizens, and man of great liberality.
Persons trading with him will find that
what they purchase is just exactly as it
has been represented, He sells at the
most reasonable prices, and persons do
ing business with him, will find that they
are trading with a merchant whose prin-
ciples are of that good old sterling style,
before trick in commerce was known.
For fine selection of Prayer and Hymn
Books, Bibles, Testaments, Novels and
Juvenile and Masonic Books, there is
no stock in the Southwest that can COM
pete with Mr. Mitchell, and we repeat
that those who desire to purchase will
find it to their interest to examine his
stock, as it is bound to give entire salts
faction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

FIRE.-A fire broke out on Sunday
morning on the corner Of Desoto ard
Calhoun streets, in frame tenement
1t was soon extinguished. The house is
occupied by two widow ladies'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

SPRNo-For spring dress goods, silk
basques and saques, go to Mack Bros. *
Bohm, No. 26l Main street. ct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

"NorH1NG LIKE IT." said judge OF
good wines and liquors the other day,
nothing near as good as the goo'
drinks and fine liquors that are to
had at VOLTS Belle Memphis saloon
opposite the Worsham House, No. IA
Adams street" This accounts for the
large custom that favorite house is draw
inc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

SrovFs, SrovEs-Get your stoves from
Blood & Co, No s5l Main street, and
40 and 4Ol Monroe street, if yon want
one Of the best that is to be had They
have also large stock Of tin, iron and
copper-ware, cutlery, oils, lamps, etc, and
they sell at most moderate prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

bear in mind the fact that J. A. ]. Smith
& Co s warehouse is the most centrally
located in the city-Nos. 70, 81 and SO
Madison street, near Third. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

STEALS A HAr.-A man named James
Heely was arrested yesterday on the
bluff, for stealing hat from another
man, BY officer German. The fellow
sought a cover, and got shelter. He
is now brooding over When this Old
hat was new" at the Hotel de Riley.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19
JOTJCl
TO TAX PAYERS.

OFFICE OF CRY TAx-CoLLEcroR.
Real Estafel
MEMPHIS, TExN., January IL. ls6o- }
In accordance with a resolution passed BY
be Board Of Mayor and Aldermen. December
th. 1855. a discount Of tive per cent per month
Eili be allowed upon all taxes due the city for
he seth corporate yea, ana ene;ng y une Sytn,
3d6, which shall be paid IN Cash. between ms
ate and the end Of said corporate year.
r. L. WARNER,
ial7-sm Tax-Collector.
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was on the boat, but the arrest was made
with so much dispatch, that he was not
apprised Of the transaction until the
boat had left the landing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

STEALING Richard Delaney was
lodged in the station-house last night,
by officer German, charged with stealing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

FRESH SHADl-Fresh Shad, from Au-
gusta, Ga, to be had daily at 4l6 Main
street. ml4-lwS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

To ADMINISTRATOR merchants and
business men should bear in mind the
extraordinary facilities offered by the
PUBLIC LEDGER as an advertising me-
dunn. 1t is the ONLY EVENING paper
an the city, and being delivered to even
ing subscribers at the reasonable rate Of
TEN CENTS A WEEK, has a larger
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

CITY circulation, we have reason to be-
lieye, than any one Of our morning dali
lies 1t is not quite as large as bed
blanket, consequently, if you insert an
advertisement to-day, you stand some
chance Of discovering it tomorrow with
out an hours search Our charges for
advertising are reasonably low, while the
different departments under which our
advertising columns are classified, give
the small traders an opportunity Of adj
vertising at cheap rate. Our Public
Directory" columns especially, we direct
attention to, as being within the reach of
all. Bring in your favors. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

NoTIcE TO PASSENGERS GoISG South
OF CoRrYrH-They should leave Mem
phis at $40 A. NJ, arriving at Corinth at
BIG P. NJ, and leave Corinth at 9 P NJ.
for the South By this route passengers
have the advantage of route GO miles
shorter than via any other route, and are
sure never to miss any connection. Fare
to Corinth, 81 IS. The Memphis and
Charleston Railroad has trains leaving
daily, Sundays excepted. For tickets
and further information apply at No. l3
West Court street, between Main and
Front streets, or at the office OF the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad De-
pot. ADoLPH BERNARD,
+ Ticket Agent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

The ScHooLNAs1 Err IN Town. -On the
temporary Office of the Memphis and
Ohio Railroad which, by the way, is at
present in railroad car painted brown,
can be seen at both corners the following
sign: Memphis and Ohio Railroad
Ticket Office" The man who painted
that must be fond of 1t"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

The LADIES, in their sovereign ca
pacity as judges Of emotional enjoyment,
have decided that no perfume in exist
ence produces the same delicious sensa-
tons as are experienced while inhalng
the exquisite fragrance of Phalou's
Might Blooming Cereus. IN T. Dis
nofcd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19
NOTICES..

I1LFCTION NoTICE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
II Writ of Election to me issued and directed
by Hon. VIM. G. BrownlOw, Governor of the
State of Tennessee, L will, i t-a""
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

SHOOTING IN THE COMMUNICATIONS
people seem to delight in shooting within
the corporate limits, not thinking or
caring of the danger and annoyance they
are placing others to- The liceyester-
day arrested John Nun for this offense.
He put up "a forfeit for his appearance
this morning
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND GARDEN
ERs.-Cayce, Beard & Co. will SELL at
o'clock next Wednesday morning, 2lst
inst. at the Arcade, No 81 Court street,
ten thousand peach-trees. To those who
want peach-trees in their gardens, this is
an opportunity that should not be
missed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-19

MrRcHASrs and spectators should
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, Cotton Market.

. Cotton Market.
There wos better feeling in the market this
morning. We heard of several sales, but not
extensive ones A good order of Midding
will bring Bic.
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FOR SALE.

mario I'm Cor. Hornando and Beal Sts.
VNOR SALE.-THE LEASE AND STOKE
Fixtures of Store No. 1853 Main street. In
0uire AT III Main street. marl5-lw@
fIlRUSTEE'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
| Deed of Trust to me executed by the Board
OF Trustees Of the Botanico Medical College, OF
Memphis, by and through their duly appointed
Commissioners, W. d. Ferguson, President,
and J. d. Woodland, member of said Board, re-
corded in the Registers Office of Shelby county,
Tenn, in Record Book No. 80. part J., pages ~,
SO. 81 and 50, to secure certain Indebtedness
therein mentioned, will sell at 10 am. Satur-
day, March 3lst. 1866, at public sale, on the
premises, on north side of Beal street, Mem
pbis. Tenn, to the highest bidder for cash. the
lot, building, apparatus, and appurtenances be-
longing to the Memphis Botanico Medical Col
Iege. being Lot No. a. in Block No. ", on
which the large brick house known as the said
College building is erected, to satisfy said Trust
Rioht Of redemption iodiUed. Title believed to
he good. but convey as Trustee only.
HENRY g. DENT, Trustee;
February 2s, 1865. MARLIN
NOR SALE.-AN ADAM PRESS, PLATTEN
Igx25 inches, witheteam apparatus complete;
will be sold low if applied for soon. 1t Is IN
good running ORDER and may he seen running
any day in our possession.
Apply w. 0' WHITING" @SHTTMoRE BROTHERS.
NOR SALE. = ABOUT 500 BIS. TYPE
Il metal in quantities to suit IL is excellent
Tor 0a0i' metal wh HIN BROTHERS. .
fg-1m PUBLIC LEDGER office. III MMd,son st
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-03
scientific.

The celebrated Cavour irrigation canal from
the river Pc 10 the Tcino. has been complet-
ed aud opened 1t has 800 important works
along its banks, and is the most important
canal for irrigation in Europe
The explosive force of gunpowder is thir-
teen thousand pounds to the square inch
l.ightningcan be seen by reflection two hun
dred miles, and thunder heard thirty miles.
An official report to the English Admiralty
made after experiments, recommends the use
OF petroleum and other oils as fuel for marine
and other locomotive engines.
Electricity mover with greater velocity
than light, which traverses two hundred
thousand miles in second oftime,
One horse power raises SO, 900 pounds one
foot per minute.
Water when conVertedinto steam, increases
its bulk eighteen hundred times. When
frozen it has an expansive. force of twenty
eight thousand pounds to the square inch.
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Bismark's Ambition.

Count Bisnark is reported to have given
recently to distinguished Frenchman the
following account Of his political life:
Sixteen years ago, l lived quietly as a
country gentleman, when the will Of the king
tbe late) called me to Frankfort as Minister
Of the Diet. had been brought up in the
admiration--I might say veueraton-of the
Austrian policy BUTT did not take me long
to get thoroughly disabused Of my youthful
delusions about Austria, aud | becams its firm
antagonist. did not know that was ever
to play part; but at that time already con-
eeiYed the plan which now try to carry out
viz To free Germany from Austrian pressure
that part Of it, at least, which, by spirit
religion, manners and interest, is closely al
lied with the fate Of Prussia To reach this
goal l shall DEFY everything-svep exile and
gallows. ! ouce told the crown prince, who,
by education and tendencies, is more the man
OF parliamentary government, "What mat
tiers if they hang me, if only that rope ties
your throne more firmly TO the fortunes Of
pure Germany"
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An Old Book,

The Imperial Library, in the Rue Richelieu
has been enriched, through the rHuni6cence
of the Empress, by photographic object of
great interest; it is Bible, in two octave vol
umes, in vsllum, masterpiece of fine PEN
manship and illustration. 1t dates from the
nineteenth century, aud was executed in Eu-
rope, then conveyed to Arabia, from which
country it has been recently brought. The
text disposed in two columns, is bordered
by marginal notes, including the great and
little Massora-a collection of critical obser-
vatinns of great value for understanding the
Holy Scriptures Another popularity of
this manuscript-in addition to the two
leaves of the frontispiece. written on purple,
giving representation of the principal objects
of the exterior worship of the Jews--is
twelve other leaves adorned with arabesques
and interweavings of the greatest elegance.
At first glance they appear to be merely
drawings, but on a closer inspection are
four.d to be microscopic writing, following
all the eapricious infections Of the sketch,
and comprising the one hundred Psalms of
David. The Empress, to whom the manu-
script was proposed for sale, purchased it at
once, and has now presented it to the library,
thinking it could not have more appropriate
destination.
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Photographs Wanted.
From the Richmond Times. |


The, agents OF the Freedmen's Bureau, in
the absence Of legitimate business, having
turned their attention to poor negro women,
we trust they will furnish US with photo
graphs:
First OF the estinable Christian gentle
man of Boston, Massachusetts,, who whipped
his son to death because be refused to say
his prayers.
Second. Of the agent OF tho Freedmen
Bureau, III North Carolina, who stole the ra-
tions and Old clothes intended for the poor
negroes.
Third OF the chaplain" connected with
the Bureau, who tied up his sable parishion-
ers by the thumbs because they would not
pay their taxes.
Fourth. OF the model ''UAlon" member Of
Congress from Arkansas, General Gautt, J
who has just been arrested 10 Baltimore for
ravishing his sister-ln-law, child twelve
years of age.
Fifth. A gallery Of photographs Of the
seventy or eighty black proteges of the Bu-
reau, who, the last New York Police Gazette
informs as, have committed acts Of such hor-
rible and brutal violence all over the free
States that it has become unsafe for woman
to leave her house without al armed protec-
tor.
Here is splendid field for the noble artists
who have recently made such pretty pic
ture for Harpet's Weekly out Of Mrs Abra-
hams girl"
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Another Benefit of Advertising

Another benefit Of advertising is contained
IN the subjoined--that is a benefit, according
70 the standpoint OF observation
Inc old Greek proverb that there is many
snip between the cup and the lip" is likely
70 be again verified in the case OF the great
s 70. which WAS said to have fallen to Mr..
walker, of Hartford, Connecticut, by the
death of some distant relatives in England
Inc announcement of this piece of good luck
nas been pretty extensively advertised la the
papers of the United States, and the result
Ia mas brought to light long lost brother Of
Airs Walkers father, Mr.. John Church, hv-
ing near Buffalo, New York, who, BY reason
VI ms priority Of birth, claims to have bet
yer title to the property.
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4 foreign correspondent writes

i foreign correspondent writes.
Although Vienna is already vast city Of
nearly thirty miles in circumference, yet the
amount ofnnprovenent and building that is
going forward Is very great. The old city, or
Stadt, is about three miles In circumference,
and was built chiefly in the middle ages, and
WAS, consequently, dsnsely packed together
within a wall that was erected for defense
it is curious old honey comb, thar old city.
The streets run crowded about; they ale
generally only from twelve to twenty feet
VIDE, often not more than eight; the houses
tower many stories high, aud away down be-
tween them the sun is scarcely ever seen
Hundreds Of houses are built entirely over the
street, 90 that carriages drive directly through
the house, as it were, under arched ways,
long and narrow and dark Gas burns here
day and night, It is surprising what limited
extent Of room poor family will occupy, the
tradssman working in the same room occH-
pied by his family. Here you are shaved for
Two and quarter cents, your boots are
mended for i've cents, yuu make a substan-
tial dinner of soup, beef potatoes, and pud-
ding, for fourteen cents and sc forth. The
same pavement Of solid, square stones e1-
tends all the way across the street, and you
walk in the middle or at the side, as you can
ind room among the rolling carriages You
seldom enter a hotel or store, OF large pri-
vate dwelling frem the 'front.' but 60 in the
coach way, which leads into the inner court,
and turn TO the right or left.
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Coming Events Cast their shadows
BefOre.o Il
n, II. NeMs

- General Howard, Chief of the Freedmen's
Bureau, is said to have received information
from Georgia to the effect that it has been
found necessary to proclaim martial law III
that State in ORDER to protect the freedmen
from continued outrage. We noticed q week
or two ago that there had been some disturb
anees in Stewart County, and that the officer
commanding the district had applied for per-
mission to proclaim martial law there, and
we presume this is a revival of the same story
on a larger scale. We are not advisedof ana
outrages having been committed on freed
men, and DO not telieve that there is any
Just ground for proclaining martial law. But
even if ouirages have been committed, that
fact would not justify the issuing of the proc
lamation C}f4ess the freedmen or whites
break out into open ihsurlection against the
constituted authorities, the President has no
power, under the Constitution, to declare mar
tial law, and, in view OF his position on the
reconstruction question, we do not see how
he can Issue the proclamation without self
qualification.
II, however, it should be issued, we sin
cerely trust it will be for the protection of the
whites against the Negro outrages which APP
pear to be the order of the day all over the
South. 10 judge from our exchanges, it
would seer as if the earnest and persistent
efforts Of the Radicals to precipitate war of
races at the South are likely to be crowned
with at least partial success. In many places
the relations between the negroes and the
whites are certainly IN disturbed condition,
and the aspect of affairs is threatening. Pru-
tlence, tact, frmness and promptness on the
part Of the Executive may avert the storm,
as yet mere cloud on the horizon, and we
earnestly hope these will not be wanting to
the nccaSiOn
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Universities, american and European.

In this country, in the majority OF the So
called Universities, if Professor, with the
help of text book written by some Europeaa
master, il abls to give instruction in his spe-
cialty at secondhand, it is all that can be ex-
pected of him. Whereas European Profess
sors are always authorities themselves 10 the
branches which they teach They want no
text books written by others on their desks.
They are authorities as much as the old
tareek philosophers were. They are sur
rounded by enthusiastic disciples aud follow
ers, mature young men, who commit their
utteyaness to writing with the most scrupu-
ous care. It is needless to name the Ne
buhrs, Neanders, Fichtss, Cousins. and Guiz-
OTIS, Of Germany and France Their fame
was not restricted to their lecture rooms.
They are the instructors of all educated m len
sverywhtre through their writings.
The Faculty of Harvard has men who de-
serve and enjoy European rec"guition The
late President FELTON, was une Of the best
Hellenists OF his generation, lie was sturdy
scholar and not ners puny dyspeptic and
eonsumptive But if we turnto the faculties
of majority of our learned institutions, we
shall find their members not above the medi-
ocrity ia culture of the mass If country clergy
men
There are plenty Of vagabond Germans in
Nsw York and Chicago, who earn prscari-
Gus subsistence by playing pianos in beer-gar-
,}eas, who are far ahead of the majority Of our
American college professors III the thorough
mesa of their classical and philosophical train
ing 1t may be urged that as most of our
graduates are to become purely business men
on leaving their Alma Matters, cheap teachers
and professors will do we'll enough. But it
is impossible to exaggerate the value of right
ideas and deep reflective and scientific kuowl-
edge. Without it nation, however great it
uiay be in population and territory, is pro-
vincial.
It seems that there is movement Oh foot
to raise Harvard to the standard Of European
Universities, to require more maturity and
higher qualifications in the students than they
have at present, when they are admitted
The Rev Drs. Walker and Hedge both re-
commend change, snd it will doubtless be
brought about.
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Cotton seed oil.

With the more extensive cultivation of cot
ton IN European colonial possessions, renewed
attention has been given to the subject Of the
oil yielded by the cotton seed Recent inves-
legations show, that an oil may DO obtained
to the amount of from Is to l8 per cent from
cotton-seed, which is very much cheaper than
linseed. The residue is nearly as valuable
for fattening purposes es linseed cake. The
crude oil answers well for paints and varnish-
es, and makes excellent soap. The refined
is considered little inferior to olive oil.
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REVENUE STEAMER.-A revenue steamer
arrived in the harbor on Wednesday, and au-
chored in line south Of the Custom House.
She has since left for Fortress Monroe.
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IMPROVE YOUR SIGHT.

Z HA EC Ed IfNC
4 assortment of fine Steel Frame Spectacles
with superior quality of fine French and Eng
fish Glass of those celebrated AUSTRALIAN
Crystals and at half the price My assortment
will enable me to fit any eve unless the decay of
old age prevent. Also received fine assortment
of those real Brazilian pebbles.
invite all having need of tense, to call and
have themselves suited
Also just opened fine lot of Jet Goods, Gold
and Glass Pins, Carbunce and Etruscan brace
lets, Necklace flnsz so.
J. NJ. FREEMAN,
jun25 30 Cor. Main and Talbot street.
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f. A KARIN,
M ERCHANT TAILOR
FRESH SUPPLY.
rST2T ENEVV

lust RECEIVED
81 AT TIE DEPOT
Another supply OF useful articles for House
keepers, consisting of Washing Machines, Char
coal Furnaces, Preserving Kettles, Refrigerators
Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Toilet Sets,
Old dominion Coffee Pots, Tea Pots, &c.
Also, Cooking Stoves of the most approved
patterns, including the Noble Cook, S sizes; Mon
umental, 3 sizes; Mount Vernon, 8 sizes; Barley
Sheaf, sizes; Waverly Cook, 2 sizes; Senator,
q sizes; Fire Side, 2 sizes; Marion, sizes; Clal-
lenge, 3 sizes; United States, sizes; Southern
Star, sizes; Hudsons, sizes; Stewart, sizes,
Fulton Range, 3 sizes; Palmetto Cook, sizes,
Eastern Premium, 8 sizes; California Premium,
sizes,
The above is part Of our stock, in addition to
which we have great variety OF all kinds of
Stoves, adapted to all purposes. We also
constantly adding to OH stock every desirable
pattern that appears ia the market
Give call before purchasing.
iy26 GILLETT, CHERRY MAPP.