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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05

GREAT reduction in dress goods, at
Martin Hollands, 3l3 Main street. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05
on the premises.

uFRs. LA family grocery, situated on
the corner of fernando and South, was
totally destroyed by fire about | o clock
this morning The building was owned
by Judge Leonard, and occupied by
Messrs. Corwin 4 Schrsyer as a grocery.
Their stock, worth about $4,000, was con-
sumed in the house. They were insured
in the Phenix for $4,000. The engines
were promptly on the ground, but could
save nothing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05

Brown, LooSEY Il Tyler,
Attorneys for Tennessee National Bank
in the case. SGT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05
CANDIDATES.

mo the Citizens of Memphis.
GENTS: THE TIME FIXED By THE
" charter for the election Of Mayor having
passed without an election, / nuw announce
to you that am .till q candidate for the May
/ am. respectfully. your fellow citizenr-.. q
je2s-te w. ID. FERGUSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05

JoHS' KEfGAS, JIG dancer, Good Idea
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05

in the proceeding that be had not re-
ceiyed the benefit Of the money be paid
in, but. only as to the Ray in which be
received that benefit as above stated.
Since the fling of the petition the entire
matter has been adjusted between the
relator and the bank.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05
Stores and Offices for Rent.

saaI. 4aa4 40 alaACIAv 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05

The report around town about another
duel between editors, in which one of
the parties was wounded we learn, 10
without a shadow Of truth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05

Helmbold's Fluid Extract Buehu is pleas
ant in taste and odor. free from all injurious
properties. and imme liate in tsaction. j4-lm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-05

The river is falling at this point Bust
ness was dull this morning. The weather
was warm, with cloudy indications OF
rain.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

STATE ELFCrIoNs-Those of our readers who
are curious to watch the partizan struggle for pos
session of the fortieth American Congress. which
will commence its session on the first Monday in
December 1867, will be glad to know that the cleo
tons for the same will be he held the present year
in the several States as follows. California does
not elect her representatives to that Congress until
September 81. Kentucky held her election on the
first Monday Of the present month, and has given
a conservative majority of about 10000. Seven
teen other States elect as follows:
Vermont, first Tuesday in September.
Maine, second Monday in September.
Iowa, second Tuesday in October.
Indiana. second Tuesday in October.
Ohio. second Tuesday in October.
Pennsylvania. second Tuesday in October.
Kansas, first Tuesday in November.
Illinois. first Tuesday in November.
Maryland. first Tuesday in November.
Massachusetts, first Tuesday in November.
Michigan. first Tuesday in November
Minnesota. first Tuesday in November.
Missouri, first Tuesday in November.
New jersey. first Tuesday in November.
New York, first Tuesday in November.
Wisconsin. first Tuesday in November.
West Virginia, fourth Tuesday in October.
These elections viii deinit:vely determine the is
sue between the Administration and Congress, and
reStore the States stely rebellion to the Union up
on one basis or the other. the people may decide
at the ballot box. In that decision fairly express
sed, AL good citizens viii acguesce.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

CATCHING BIRDs-A. R GUNNIsoS, of Wyan-
dotte, in this County, writes the San Francisco
Spirit of the Times, that the wyandotters have a
way of capturing the beautiful redbreast robin,
which is not only new to me. and presume to
most of ycur readers, but which furnishes no little
amount Of sport to those who participate in the fun
In the winter the hills in this yiciuity-four
miles east of Oroville- are covered with certain
red berry that grows on low bushes. aud furnishes
food for countless numbers of robins on which,
and on the scattering grain in many grain fields,
they become very fat, fatter than one can hardly
believe without seeing. They excellent eating,
being of more delicate favor and finer flesh than
the quail. During several weeks last winter they
came nightly by the million to roo.t in the thckly
leafed live oak and other trees the hill Just above
Wyandotte. and were easily secured in the follow.
ing simple manner number OF men and bows
proceed to the roostng place just after night, and
a few climb the trees and sit quietly among the
branches. All being ready those on the ground
commence to throw stones in the other trees and
make deal of a hubbub whereupon the frightened
birds leave their perches in hundreds and seek
other trees, flying well into those where the boys
their danger and fly again. Pulling of their heads
they drop them in bag as rapidly as one could
gather apples from wellfed tree. In this wav
a boy of ten years can gather two hundred fat
birds in few minutes. or during the evening. 1t
is described 10 me as rare fun as the shouting and
laughter of the sportsman, and the continued roar
of the birds wings they rise up by thousands,
keeps up pleasing excitement while the anticiua.
ton of a nice bird pie gives point to the sport.
| believe robins have increased wonderfully in
numbers since this State became settled.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

GOING TO ECRorE.-Hen. JOIN CoNSESs, it is
stated will visit Europe, during the vacation of
Congress Why does he not remain in the Atlantic
States and aid in presenting the political issues to
the people? Does be consider the Congressional plan
certain to carry, or is he preparing to hedge. and
turn up with the dominant party which ever that
may hef 1t Was England that expected every
man to do his duty" and perhaps JOIN has gone
to see about it He will be able to tell the Senate
all sboat the 'Fenians on his return and that will
assist greatly ia settling our own internal affairs.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

Soul" ."-BUrrE REceRp.
Soil !"-MarssriHe appeal.
No, sir. Seal p-n your "soii
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

STATE GEoLoGISr.-Professor WHITNEY, State
Geclosiss, vas in towns day or two the present
week. He vas making diliigent inquiry for relia-
BILE information concerning the diamond product Of
Butte ceHaty. He was on bis way to Plumas, with
view Of making thorough geological survey Of
that rich mineral county.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

lSsrALLArToS.-The following Officers for the en-
suing quarter, were daily installed in Oroville
Lodge. No. 1sl, l. O. of G.. t. on the 5th Instant
NJ Vance, ". c. T.; Miss E. TAYLOR, ". r. Il s.
Miss L. j. Powell, ". L. II. S; THos- FACLKSER
W. T.: ". S GREKNLKAF, W.R- s.; CHARLES
EAuLKSEE, ". AIRS s.; C. D. woopxAS, w.F. S.
J. EDWARDS. ". T.: A. CRAIG, W. NJ; N. T
MEEK, ". D. NJ Mrs. TcrrIS, ". I.G.: J. Ros
ESFS. ". 0. 6.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

PLrNAs COUNTY FAIR--The Plumas Cuunfy
Agricultural Society viii hold its Eighth Annual
They publish far premium list. and although not
much of an agricultural county, they have set
good example for Butte, and one that we should
lose no further time In adopting During the exhi-
btion of their Society. four day races will be held
over the Quincy course. The Union says it will be
the best meeting they have held in the county for
wears.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18
LONGVILLE HOTEL
A. J. WOOD, Proprietor.

THIs LARGE AND coxNoplors HOTEL
j is situated in Humhug Valley, Plumas county,
are large and airy and well furnished The table
is at all times furnished with the best the market
affords; the stabIing is of the best. 1t is "home
for the traveller" For the invalid a fine soda
spring. celebrated for its healing qualities, is ad-
joining the Hotel. liberal share Of patronage is
solicited. A. ]. WOOD. Proprietor
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18
A BUTTE BLOWER IN PLUxAs.-Cnder the bea;

A Butte BLOWER IN PLrNAs.-Under the head
of Sport the Quincy Onion notices that "Mr.
KIRBY, of BEcKwoUKrH Valley, SAYS the sports
men in that vicinity are having fine sport. Game,
such as deer, antelope, sage hens, &C., is plenty
Mr.. h. went out few hours one day last week.
and got % sage hens, BE bought BEokworRrH' 5
ranch, and the mantle Of Old jim appears to have
fallen upon his shoulders. short residence in
that locality will enable him to beat all the pro-
digious blowing that JIM BEckworRrH ever did.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

STATISTICS OF PLrAAs CoUNrY.-The Plumas
National has been furnished the following statistics
by the Assessor of Plumas county. showing the
Improvements therein for the year 1865: Amount
of land enclosed, SIS 600 acres; under cultivation
$3.50 acres; wheat 5s6 acres. Is 900 bushels bar
ley - acres $50 bushels; Oats So acres, II 362
bushels; potatoes. ~ l2 acres sos bushels; hay
cut, 10 sol acres 10 s9S tons butter e7s pounds;
wool ,4eo pounds.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18
MOUNTAIN HOUSE

HNHIS WELL KNOWN STAND is KEPT By
II the undersigned, and is in good repair. It'll
healthy and pleasant resort for families during
the hot ,sickly season; also, has good accommoda-
tons for travellers.
Thankful for past favofs, a good share Of custom
is solicited. E.S. RUGGLES.
MAY sth, 1866 ly-,S Frcprieter
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PLAYED OUr."-In ad-
dtion the one hundred ounces of gold dust pound
ed by hand from sixty pounds of rock, by Mr. IRWIN,
the truth of which is vouched for by the Plumas
county papers, and the forty-seven ponnds avurdu.
pois, recently taken from Bloomer Hill, in Butte
county and the thirty thousand dollars recently
realized from thirty days run at Smartsvlle, in
Yuba the Trinity Journal has seen seventeen hun
dred ounces of gold dust, valued at over twenty
nine thousand dollars, taken from, three claims in
the Weaverville Basin. Yet every lazy rascal, who
is toting Lawrences big foot on his shoulder and
who prefers singing Ink to welding the pick can
bum his way through the mines and write pass
ing away on everything he sees; that 1.-The of
prosperity has set to rise no more the mines:
That 1.-The shadow of everlasting night has gathered
around them. The hum has ceased the streets; the
lights have gone ont from the mercantile houses; the
implements of toll, the drill, pick and shovel, ham
and axe lie still in the deserted tunnel and shop
or have been moved away How the head of
such writer, concerning the mines of Northern
California, must "ache for club 1t is not the
implements Of mining that lie STILL but the indo
lent corpus and busy pen of such scribbler. Why
not go to work instead of writing such trash. The
earth is filed with precious metals and diamonds
all around you. You are better digger than writer.
Try it. There is nothing passing away" but the
opportunity for such writer to earn his own liv-
ing, aud to cease eating "other mems bread for
nausht.'
The weekly Butte record., 1866-08-18

PLCMAs GoLD.-An item in the California Err
press of late date says note from Expressman
WHITING. announces that RICHARD IRWIN has Just
pounded out hundred ounces of gold dust from
sixty pounds of rock, taken from his quartz ledge
Rich Bar, North Fork Feather river in Plumas
county. and there is plenty more left of the same
sort. It is well known that the Feather river
ton of country has been but little prospected for
quartz and that it should be found exceedingly
rich, occasions no surprise among those at all IA
miliar with the country. 1t will soon be sscer-
tanned that this section of the State is good for
quartz as well as for river mining.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-08
a Communicable Act.

The principal singer Of the great theater at
Lyons. one day observed poor woman, with her
four children, begging in the street Her decent
and respectable appearance, in the midst of ex
treme poverty, interested the kind hearted vocal
list. He desired the poor woman TO follow him into
the Place Bellour, where, placing himsclfin cor
ner. with his back TO the WALL his head covered
with his handkerchief, and his hat at his feet, he
began TO sing his most iavorite opera airs. The
beauty of his voice drew n crowd round: the id9a
of some mystery stimulated the bystanders, and
ive-franc pieces fell in showers into the ha:.--
When the singer, who had thus in the goodness os
his heart, transformed himself into street min
strel, thought he had got enough, he took sp the
hat, emptied the contents into the apron of the
poor woman. who stood motonless with amaze
ment and happiness, and disappeared among the
crowd. His talent. however, betrayed him, though
his face was concealed. Tie story spread, and the
next evening, when he appeared on the stage,
shouts of applause from all parts of the house
proved that good acti is never thrown away
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-08
Female EEerOiSrsl.

The wife OF GHabaldi was woman Of extra
ordn airy daring and bravery. A short time after
their marriage she went through an engage ment ar
sea with her husband, refusing to GO ashore, and
during the fight would stay nowhere but on deck I,
where she welded carbine and cheered the men.
In the battle she was standing on deck, aourishng
saber and inspiring the men to deeds OF valor,
when she was knocked down by the wind of can
non ball that killed two Hen by her side. Carl
badi springing forward TO her. thinking shat
he would find her a corpse, when she rose to her
feet, covered with the blood of the men who had
fallen close 10 her, but quite unhurt. He begged
her to 90 below, and remain there until the action
was over. 81 will go below she replied "bns
only TO drive oct the sneaking towards who ran
below, and who are skulkiug there" for only a
few seconds before she bad seen three men leave
the eek and hurry rapidly down the hatchway, SO
as TO escape ont o: danger of the storm of bullets
that was sweeping the deck. And going below,
she Immediately re-appeared driving before her
the three men, overcome with shame that they
should have been surpassed in courage by wo-
man.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-08
Rc Polite.

1t is said that George McDufiie. OF South Csro-
lina was very polite even when n child. Ono
ey ening he holding little calf by the ears
while his mother MIXED the COW, and gentle
man passing by, said
Good evening, my little son.
e"Good evening, sir" he returned, with sfsch .
polite bow that the geatleuian noticed him, and
said
sWhy didn't you take off your hat, my little
man?'
at ycu WILL get down and hold my calf 70. RE
will do so," answered George.
Georges pOlieness and shrewd remark were
the making of him. That gentleman said to his
mother
"Your son is a smart boy. and if properly train
cd, will make great man some day III you Will
permit me, | viii give George good education
and start in the world"
The mother thanked the gentleman for his
kindness, ard let him take charge of her son---
George rose from taking care OF cali 10 De
clever and successful lawyer; aterwar1 nc beca mo
a member of Congress, and then was mace Uo'-
ernor ofSouth Carolina. :;
| A nolite bow and "Good evening, SIR, cost
nothing but are sometimes worth good DEAL
+, One courteous bow was worth fortune to little
George McDulfie. Everybody likes polite chill
dren.
When used to 90 to school my teachers made
| il a rule that every boy should make bow and
every girl curtsey as we entered the door every
/ morning, and do the same we left at evening.
| And our instructor would invariably notice us
with polite bow, unless he happened not to see
us like every rule that helps to refine our
manners and improve our hearts,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-08
The Free0men's Bureau to be
Continued.

General Howard, Commissioner of the Freed
mems Bureau, has Issued circular to his subor.
dina;es, which will be found elsewhere, in which
he informs them that he has the assurance of the
President that the latter regards the present1aw as
continuing the existence OF the Bureau at least one
year from now. 1t will be remembered That this
law expires. by its own provisions, one year after
the termination oi the war; This declaration of
the Prcsideat, therefore, fixes the fact that the
Executive department does not consider that the
war has terminated although hosilities have ceas
ed. liz Is rumored that the President is about TO
issue proclamation declaring, officially, thst the
war is at an end, and the language used bv him
10 General Howard renders the rumor probable.
We beg to inquire, just here, OF our Copperhcad
friends, whether they were not somewhat hastv in
exultil e over the veto and hanging out their iags
on which the dust OF five years had accumulated ,
Don't they think they have bees in too much of
hurry in assuming that their hereditary rirals the
negroes. were TO be forthwith remitted to the pat
riarchal of their kind and benevolent mas
tiers? Can they be patient, and still shout peans
e praise to Andrew Johnson, now that he proposes
to continue the hated Bureau one year more?-
Are they not fearful that Sambo will get ahead of
them in Intelligence, he now is in patriotism. if
he has the advantage of the spelling book and frs;
reader for another year? Can cotton be raised if
thenegro il permittedto demand wages for his labor
and the agents of the Freedmen's Bureau take
means 10 compel payment! III the vetoed bill
would have wrecked the Constitution, docs the
present, which they have never failed to denounce,
leave that venerable instrument unScathed?
These, and divers other questions that will sug
gest themselves 10 the jubilant Dcmocrasy arc
worthy of their profound consideration, and may
bring them TO the conclusion arrived at by the pa
rolled rebels : ho composed the bone and snew OF
the Louisville ye;O-ratifc. ton meeting, who de-
cided that they could not adopt resolution com
pmcntary to Andrew Johnson, without declaring
themselves criminals. s.-IRG Jour.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-08
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The Neyy Eg:ss,sS sSrsspt Law.

Below give the principal provisions of the
bankrup, law, now under consideration by Con-
sress:
In voluntary bankruptcy it is provided that any
persons owing debts, provabie under the act, ex-
ceeding $500 in amount, can apply 10y petition 10
the Judge of the Judicial district in which he
sides setting forth his inability 10 pay his debts,
annexins a sworn schedule thereof, and an nven-
tory Of all his property and the filing of such pc
titon is to be an act Of bankruptcy The Judge is
then to issue n warrant, directing the Marshal TO
take possession of AL the debtors property of every
| kind, and keep the same until the appointment of
assgnees chosen by the creditors. Wages due an
operative, clerk or housekeeper to amount not
exceeding fifty dollars, are to have priority over
all the other claims of Individuals and be first paid
\ in full. At the final dividend claims are 10 be
paid in the following order: First, fees and costs
OF the proceedings; second, all dues TO the United
States; third, all dues to the State; fourth, wages
Of operations, ETC.; fifth, all dues to persons enti
| tied to priority, under the laws OF the United
States, On due notice, at the time and under the
conditions provided by the act, the final discharge
| is to he given to thc bankrupt from all claims
provabe under the act, such discharge to be uval
id in case of fraud violation of the provisions of
the act
The proceedings in involuntary bankruptcy on
the motion of the creditors differ from those in
voluntary bankruptcy simply in their commence
ment. Whenever man fraudulently avoids the
payment of his debts, such debtor, petition of
his creditors to the mount of over $3.50, shall be
adjuged bankrupt. After the adjudication,
ee-ourths in value of the creditors can, under
the direction and approval of the court, wind up
and settle the bankrupt's estate in such manner as
they may agree upon, and the estate is then vested
in trustees the rights and duties of the trustees be-
ing similar TO those of the asst gnees under the or
ninary method of procedure; and the discharge is
to be in the same form and of the same effect as
though the usual proceedings in bankruptcy were
had,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-08
MuZZling the Press.

The Democratic leaders find the editor Of the
Herald troublesome man to conduct their party
organ. While the Legislature Was in session he
charged large number of Democratic Senators
with voting for Mr. Bradleys State debt bill, from
mercenary motives. For this offense he was
brought before n caucus OF the offended Senators,
for which no provision existed in the Constitution
of the United States or of this State, and only es
capped denunciation uron the i'oor OF the Senate
by an humble apology, On Yesterday he gave ut
terance to his heartfelt convictions that JEFF Davis
is an injured patrot and Secretary Sewald pcr
Jurcd scoundre; and for this independent expires
sion OF Democratic sentiment, he has again fallen
under the ban of some of his party friends who are
not able to see how they successfully carry out
the farce Of pretending to be the champions OF
President Johnson, and at the same time permit
their organ to use such language concerning his
Prime Minister and most efficient supporter.
We learn that on the appearance OF the offensive
! paragraph n caucus was held at which The ruddy
sage of bloomington Was psesent, to take meas
ures to bride the tongue OF the ontspokcn editor
of the Herald. What success attended its delib-
erations we did not learn, as the caucus was a Sc
cret society, but shall expect TO the valiant
editor hereafter eulOgze the Secretary of State as
well as the President, provided that he does not
denounce both in consequence of the continuance
Tor another year, o that abomnation to Democrat
! ic eyes, the Frcedmen'S 5 Bureau
But We should do less than eur duty in tho prem
iees IL We hI'cu 10 protect against theSe repeated
attempts TO interfere with the freedom OF the press
The Herald advocates the true doctrines of the
party, and We should like TO know how men who
/ have exhausted their stock of invoctives in de-
nouncing the Suppression of such journals by the
shoulder strap gentry can be guilty of attempt
ing TO interfere with press that shoulder straps
never thought worthy of noticel Do they possess
more authority than General Grant? Or are they
wiser than General Burnside, that they should as
sumo powers denied to those eminent men1
W hile we have not much confidence that he will
do so, we advise our neighbor to maintain his
rights. He knows that the Democracy revere
JEFF. Davis, and has the manliness to say So II
he breaks down second time, and submits TO the
dietation OF an irresponsible junto whose existence
is not provided for by the Constitution. nor by the
Resolutions o!lI9s his readers will lose all conf
dence in him as an expounder Of the Democratic
gospel.--IRd. Jour.