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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
PROM NASHVILLE.
Division Of tennessee Defeated.

Special Dispatch 10 the Republican,
NASHVILLE, May. ls-The resolution
introduced into the Senate some days
ago, providing for submitting TO the PEG
pie OF tire counties comprising East Ten
nessee the question Of erecting that Sec
ton into an independent State, was re-
ported on to-day by the special commit
tee 10 which the resolution had been re
ferred, with the majority report recon-
mending the rejection Of the resolution,
and the minority report favoring MS
adoption. After considerable debate the
majority was concurred in, and the res
olution rejected-aYes IL, noes g.
The project, which never had any
strength, received what impetus it bad
from the fears Of the non-passage Of the
new franchise Law, and several East
Tennessee Senators voted for the resolu-
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Special dispatch to the 81. Louis Republican,
WASHINGTON, May lS--The Freed
mems Bureau Agent at Mobile has mott.
fed the Mayor to cease putting colored
men in the changing or he will proceed
against him under the Civil Rights law.
The Mayor replies that he is simply car
rying out a city ordinance and will con-
tinue to enfore it until restrained by
military orders.
Tae Senate, to-day, receded from the
amendment to the House bill authorizing
a term of the Federal Court to be held in
Richmond in June The bill only awaits
the Presidents signature to become a
law This completes all the preparation
required for the trial of JEFF. Davis.
The Unconditional Union Convention
resumed its session at Alexandria to-day.
Among the resolutions reported was one
declaring in favor of equality in all civil
and political rights. In the course OF
the debate, Mr.. Clement, of Portsmouth,
who was one of the Committee on Reso-
lutions, said that they had come to the
conclusion that the policy Of the Union
men in the South should be to avail
themselves of the negro element The
committee intended by using the words
qualified, impartial suffrage to con.
vey this, that the two races, as to suffrage,
should be on the same footing He could
not indorse President Johnson's party,
for he had seen its workings, but he could
indorse its policy, as he had expounded
it, if he had not seen its workings
While the majority of the committee
would stand by the action Of Congress,
they had deemed it proper that they
should not pin their faith to the coat-tails
of any set Of men.
The Secretary Of War directs that ali
deposits of money belonging to the
Quartermaster's Department, for which
officers Of that Department are respon-
sible, shall be made only with the Treas.
urer or Assistant Treasurers Of the Uni
ted States. The Secretary of the Treas
ury has, however, written a letter TO the
Secretary Of War advising that no
changes oe made Of deposits now rest
ing in other places than mentioned in a
letter of the Inspector General, as an
immediate and summary withdrawal oil
all deposits placed in various national
OepOsltOTleS Iulkul ledu 10 tolnpliCdllOut,
and cause great inconvenience, not only
to the banks, but the officers making the
deposits.
The House Judiciary Committee will
make no report on that part Of the ques.
ton which they have had under consid
Grafton relative 10 the trial Of JEFF Davis
for completely in the assassination plot
1t is said the committee does not regard
the evidence which has been taken in
this respect as worthy Of being reported
to the House They will, therefore, con
fine their report to the questions oI
treason referred 10 them by the House
The President has issued peremptory
order prohibiting Admiral Semmes from
holding the office of Probate Judge a
Mobile, or from holding any civil Office
until pardoned.
The Richmond Wig Of to-day, sayi
Of the eight delegates from Fredericks
burg 10 the Alexandra Convention, all
but one were Northern men that voted il
the Virginia Convention for the ordi
nance Of secession.
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EUROPEAN WAR INEVITABLE.
Macmillan to 20 Home--stephens an
the Fenian Circles

New YORK, May ia Washington
special to the evening papers says the
belief prevails in diplomatic circles that
an European war is inevitable that Ma
poleon will withdraw his troops from
Mexico at an early day, and that Maxi
milan will find himself obliged to return
for want Of money.
Stephens continues to receive large
numbers Of visitors Of the Roberts and
Sweeney faction. He receives messages
from circles all over the land, indorsing
his action-among others, one from San
Francisco, urging union of the factions.
Mr.. Stephens last night forwarded letter
to Washington, in which he opens hostil-
tiles upon the opposing factions for the
first time He admits that they have
power, but it is power for evil to the
cause.
1t is reported that some short diplo
matte notes have recently passed between
Mr. Seward and the French Minister in
regard to French and Austrian troops
who have recently landed at Vera Cruz
NJ Seward insists that no more French
troops must be sent to Mexico.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
THE RIOT QUESTION

We are to be honored with the pres
ence Of Congressional Committee, sent
out to investigate the affair Of the late
riot We trust that the Investigation
will be impartially made, and the real
facts brought to light We have Gene
raj SToyENAS's Commission and General
FIsKs, and how many others We do not
know, now sitting on the matter, enough
to keep it warm until the Congressional
Committee arrive. Let the truth come
out IL the citizens of Aemphis-we
mean real citizens, not adventurers-are
guilty Of melting, or participating in a
wsnton attack on Unofending negroes,
we desire to see the fact come out The
falsehoods manufactured here and sent
abroad to aid the failing cause Of the
Radicals, have done us very great injus-
tiee. We are curious to know what sort
Of testimony the committee viii require
If they discard ell save that Of q radical
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BY TELEGRAPH.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES
& TO THE PUBLIC 1nDanR. (
From st. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, May 2l.-The New School
Assembly met this morning, with the
Moderator in the chair After devotional
service, the Clerk read an invitation from
the Iron Mountain Railroad Company
for the Assembly to visit Pilot Knob any
day they might select After debating
the propriety of accepting the invitation,
it was referred to a committee.
Or, H. NJ. Smith moved the appoint
ment of committee on the state of the
country. ~
John A. Foote thought the President
might be good man, but his position
turned his head.
The motion prevailed, and the commit
tee appointed is as follows, Rev. 0. s.
Palmer D. D., Rev. H. B. Smith, D. d.,
Rev. W. H. Hogarth, Rev. H. Homer,
Hon. Geo. Allison, Hon. G. V. Chamber
lain and Hon. L. p Hauley.
After some routine rules ordered, the
Assembly adjourned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
MEETING OF THE CHAMBER.

A meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce is called for four o'clock this af'
ternoon. 1t is to be hoped that every
member will attend. A cry of distress
is rising in the land, and hard is the
heart and wretched the disposition that
will not respond The great city OF
Memphis can well afford TO feed the star
wing. No matter how sorely pressed
with debt and taxation, to say nothing OF
other evils, we throw away every day,
money enough to rescue whole counties
from starvation. Bread cast upon the
waters, we are told, will be gathered up
many days hence. We make no sugges-
ton. The Chamber knows what to do,
and will do it.
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orator of the day Well, then, there is
in the Declaration referred to, apassage
of singular significance. It was penned
by org THOMAS JEFFERSON, in the sum
ner of l776, before several members OF
our Legislature were born. ltruns thus;
We hold these truths to be self-evident
that ali men are created equal; that
thew are endowed by their Creator with
certain inalienable rights; that among
them are life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness. That to secure these
rights, governments are instituted among
men, deriving their just powers from the
consent of the governed; that whenever
any form of government becomes des-.
tructive of these ends, it is the right OF
the people to alter or to abolish 1t, and
TO institute new government laying It's
foundations on such principles, and or
ranizing its powers in such form, as to
them shall seem most likely to effect
their safety and happiness.
AS Governor BRowNLow was present,
Though his name does not appear among
the delegates,) when this sentiment was
read and adopted by the Continental
Congress, on the 4th day of July, l776,
he has no reason for being ignorant OF 1t
now. We ask such of the members as
can read, to take this passage into their
most prayerful consideration. When
they retire to their homes, loaded with
honors and greenbacks, about quarter
of a century from this date, let them put
this massage under their heads and sleep
on it. The doctrine here announced is
that men have the right to be free. 1t
is natural right, which so great man
as BRowNLow cannot destroy, nor SO
wonderful a body of men as our Legisla-
tors control-very long To secure this
right from the Vaccinations of certain
class of men, governments we're estao-
lished upon the consent of the governed.
That is to say, majority of the people
of a State shall rule State. Our fore
fathers fought through a bloody war OF
several years to secure this very princi-
pie. L. was the recognized theory, as it
was the invariable practice of this gov
eminent, from its beginning until the
Radical party got the ascendancy and
set up government of minorities-a gov
eminent predicated upon the idea of sub
mission of the many to the will of the
faw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, May 2l.-The Italian
counterfeiters, Cardo Latrarga, Frares
Martinneli and Francis Guibochi were
put on trial before the United States
District Court and found guilty.
A man named Fred. Arnold was
stabbed severely by Isaac Eads
The Southern Baptist Convention,
formed in 1865, meets at Russelville,
KY sto-morrow. There will be delegates
from every Southern State. Rev. DR.
VIM, 7. Brantly is expected to preach
the Introductory sermon.
Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell. is in the
city, stopping at the Louisville Hotel.
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character, we shall expect the very worst
report But if they shall discard all po-
litical antecedents and summon every
man in the community who knows any
thing of the matter, and examine him,
they will be able to sift the truth
and arrive at the real facts. But
such man as Mr. THADEUs STEVENS, the
leader of the House that sent out the
committee, has prejudged the affair solely
upon Radical testimony He has as
sumed and so announced in a speech,
that the scene here was more horrible
than the tragedy of Jamaica
The Radical presses have come to the
same conclusion. They will not believe
the committee unless they confirm this
violent assumption. A report, however, of
the facts as they were, would do good.
1t would vindicate the real people of
Memphis from all blame. 1t would show
that between the old Memphians and the
colored people residing here, there is the
best feeling. 1t would prove more. 1t
would prove that the real colored in
habitants like their former masters much
better than they like the strangers among
US, whether official or otherwise Be
tween these two peoples there is not now,
and has not been, any antagonism what
ever They are now, as they have for
merly been, working in harmony, and to
the advantage of each other. Let the
investigation proceed and be as search
ing as possible, but, in the name of JUS
tice, let it be impartial. The personal
characters of the members of the COM
mittee give assurance that such will be
the ease
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A PRESCRIPTION.

We desire to call the attention Of our
illustrious Legislature to a small piece
Of literary composition that may have
escaped their attention. We do not
mean to affirm that they are SO very self
made as never to have been to school -
still, some of them are remarkably self
made. To realize that they achieved
greatness without any assistance what
ever, It is only necessary to hear them.
Nor do we assert that they made bad
lob Of It We have not the least doubt
that several Of them have enjoyed the
advantage of attending barbecue on the
lth Of July, but we cannot find in all
their public conduct any fact indicating
that many Of them have ever been to the
22d of February. At bar6ecues it is
probable that they heard Of the Declara-
ton Of Independence. Il may have hap
pened, however, that in the discussion Of
the viands provided for the occasion
they had &C: :Ae leisure TO listen TO the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
Extract Buchu
Is THE GREAT DIURETIC.
HELMBoLD's HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
Compound Fluid Extract Sarsaparilla,

For purifying the blood, removing all chronic
constitutional diseases arising from an impure
state Of the blood, and the only reliable and
effectual known remedy for the cure Of Scrofula,
Scald Head, Salt Rheum, Pains and Swellings
of the Bones, liberation of the Throat and Legs.
Blorhes, Pimples ON the Face, letter, krysip-
elias. and all scaly eruptions OF the SKIN.
AND BEAUTlFYING THE COMPLEXION.
Not few of the worst disorders that affect
mankind arise from the corruption that accu-
mulates in the blood. or all the discoveries
that have been made to purge it out, none can
equal in effect Helmboldis Compound Extract
instils the vigor of health into the system. and
purges out the humors which make disease. IL
stimulates the healthy functions ofthe body, and
expels the disorders that grow and rankie in
the blood. Such a remedy that could be relied
on on, has long been sought for, and now. Tor
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 1t has vir-
tues surprising everything they have ever taken,
Two tablespoonful Of the Extract Of Sarsapa-
Tlla added 70 pint Of water + sanaiii nal 70 tne
TO gallon Of the Syrup Of Sarsaparila. or the
dccoction as usually made.
H6- 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 as in private practices, and are
considered ne invaluable remedies.
See Medical properties Of Buehu, from Dis
pensaiory Of the United States.
See Professor Dcwer's valuable works on the
Practice Of Physic.
See remarks made by the late celebrated DR..
Physic, of Philadelphia
See remarks made hy DR.. Ephraim NJ Dowell,
a celebrated Physician and Member Of the
ROYAL College Of Surgeons. Ireland. and pub
l'shed in the Transactions Of the King and
Queens Journal
See Medieo Chicurgical Review, published by
BENJAMIN Travers. Fellow Of Royal COLLEGE Of
Surgeons.
See most Of the late standard works Of neii-
cine.
Extract Buchu, Sarsaparilla.p Sold by al
druggists. Principal depOt-Helmb0ld's Drug
and Chemical Warehouse, SO Broadway.
-myl6-lyin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
From Cairo.

CAIRO, May 2l.-The following boats
have arrived: Robert Burns, from Gin
cnnati, bound for Memphis James Fl.
Trover, from Eastport; Darling, from
Memphis, for Cincinnati; Imperial, from
ST. Louis, for Nashville Mary Ewing,
from Cincinnati, for Fort Smith; York
town, from St Louis, for Pittsburg; Lib
erty No. 2, from Memphis, for Louisville;
Armada, from Evansville. laRC ~
River fell one inch; weather clear and
pleasant; business fair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
MR.. SUMNER.

Mr.. SUMNER, in the Senate on the 18th
presented petition signed by one man
from New York, asking that JEFF DAVIS
be tried by court-martial. In presenting
this, Mr.. SUMNER spoke as follows: " In
presenting this petition, | express no
opinion on the subject; but, now that il
is before us, / will add that the trial OF
JEFF. DAVIS, at the present time, by a
a jury at Richmond, will be one of those
great comedies which will hereafter ex.
cite the derision of the world
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
MEDICAL.
HELMBOLD'S
FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU

LOR WEAKNESS ARISING FROM IN
Il discretion. The exhausted powers Of Ma
ture which are accompanied by so many alarm
disposition to Exertion, Loss of Memory, Wake
fulness, Horror of Disease, or Forebodings Of
Evil; in fact, universal Lassitpde, Prostitution,
and inability to enter into the enjoyments OF
society.
The constitution, once affected with Organic
Weakness, requires the aid Of medicine to
strengthen and invigorate the system, which
bnld's Extract Buchu invariably does. If
no treatment is submitted to. Consumption or
Insanity ensues.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21

tons only out of respect for those inau-
gurating the project, though being them
selves opposedfto il The attempt to
create out of East TENNESSEE new State
has attracted more attention at the North
than here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
HELMBOLD,S

FLUID Elk ACT 3 U c Fl q.
In affections peculiar to Females" Is une-
qua ed by any other preparation, as in Chlorosis
or Retention, Painfulness, or Suppression OF
Customary Excavations. liberated or Schirrus
state of the Uterus; and all complaints incident
TO the sex, whether arising from habits Of dis
sipaton, imprudence in, or the decline or
change in life
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
Cen. J. 3. Iohnston As . Bu.ine.s Man

As We are soon TO have Gen. Johnston
among Us, we naturally feel a personal
interest in him differing in character and
degree from that which we have felt in
him as q soldier and patriot The editor
Of the Brooklyn N. Y. Eagle has re-
Gently visited Richmond, and we take the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
TO THE KNIGHTS.

Tho ontrancee fee for contestants will be $40
eocb- the names Of whom will be enrolled By the
Treasurer previous to the day Of the Tourna-
ment. 90, =. - -. -.
oosf,trne fhe costume to be Of the Knights Sc
lection. Arrangements have been made with
Mr. Jamison, Of the New Memphis Theatre, to
farnish rortumrs 10 al contestants who may
desire them; applications for which must be
made 10 the Treasurer. Mr.. Williamson.
Re IN ATfBN DANCE.
The proceeds Of the Tournament, afler defray.
inc the actual expenses, will be donated 70 the
purpose oferecting
A MONUMENT TO THE CONFEDERATE
DEAD
At Fluuood Cemetery. myle-td
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
USE HELMBOLD'S
FLUID ACT BUCH I

In all diseases of these organs. whether exist
in Male" or Female" from whatever cause
originating, and no matter how long standing.
II l. 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
procure the remedy ut once.
The reader must be aware that however slight
may be the attack of the above diseases. il is
certain 20 affect his bodily health, mental pow
crs, and happiness. .lI '.H..
All the above diseases require the aid of a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21
MARSHAL OF CEREMONIES.
General John c. Fizcr.
ASSISTANT MARsHALs,
JUDGES

Major J. l.. Strange, Capt. t. ii. Hines,
Capt. NJ. W. Cluskey, Col. NJ C. Galloway,
Col. JohL Heart, Col. James Edmonson'
Capt. Samuel Vance.
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HELMBOLD'S
7" HELM DOI1D .
T L UID ACT Blu c II U
AND
ROSIE WASH

diseases arising from habits of dissipation at
little expense. little or no change 10 diet, no
inconvenience or exposure; completely super
seding those unpleasant and dangerous RENE
dies. Copaiba and Mercury. in all these diseases.
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PRIzE...S5OO DIAMOND RING /!
Lists Opened to the World.

A ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE
IA with the proprietors of the Trotting Park
Course to afford every convenience to visitors
and participants that the occasion demands.
The Amphitheatre will be fitted up in comfort
able style.
The Committee Of Arrangements will see that
the strictest order will be kept, and that moth
ing shall occur to mar the pleasure Of the day.
The following odicers, as Committees, have
been appoin ted:
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ORATOR OF THE DAY /:
TREASURER :
d. A. WILLIAMS. ESQ.

to whom, at Williamson, Hill 4 Co.'S, s2G Front
names entered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21

Seven omnibuses have been engnFed Tor the
occasion, and will start from Court SQUARE.
Fare 10 the Tournament and return..-..sl 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-21

GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
And all goods to make up we'll assorted stock,
PRICES possible-as low as they can be sold in
any house in the city
A. SEESSEL,
ap6-2m $50 Main street
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-01
Remember,

from the Rev. z. D. FendaH, Assistant Editor
Christian Chronicle, Philada.
have derived decided benefit from the OF
Hooiand's German Bitters, and feel it my privil-
ege recommend them most valua bls tonic,
to all who suffering from general debility or
from diseases arising from arrangement of the
liver. yours truly, E. d. FENDALL.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-01
PHO OrOGRAPHS.

EOR the best Photographs and the fneet
Porcelain Pictures in the west 60 to Newber-
q Solanderas y4th door est ofsfhe Rock Island
House, where specimens of their work can be seen
Having the best light in the city they feel confden,
they can please all who give them a call. Call and
examine for yourselves. Copying. lenlarging, and
all work in their line done promptly to order, and
at reasOna ale rates. gsIese-s;q rsayo az ~sae9
NEWBERRY SOLANDER,
ian29dw6m. Rock Island,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-01

From the Rev. D. Merrige, Pastor OF the Pass
yunk Baptist Church, Philada.l
From the many respectable recommendations
given to DIR. Aoofand's German Bitters, | was n
duced to give them a trial. After using several
bottles found the m to be a good remedy for de-
tiiity, and most excellent tonic for the omach
ID. MERRlGE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-01

I OFFER for sale, at a bargain the new
/ steam bakery in Rock Island, /, lows -
One full lot so by l60 feet: two story brick bak-
cry with all the machinery ready Cor work-a
steam engine, boiler shatting, and all the nachin-
cry necessary for rapid and fret class work There
is also good stable on the lot, and two good
wells -one splendid artesian we'll
The property will be sold at great bargain,
applies alton is made soon.
The engine, boiler, bakery machinery, &C.,
&C., will be sold separately if desired.
For further particulars, enquire OF the UNDER
ig ned JACOB KEISER.
2,:k fsilnI, Nov. 10, dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-01
Christian Commission OEce,

PhlIada., NOV. 24th, 1903.
Rev. II. Macleod went as Corps Agent with
Gen. A. J, Smiths men to Mobile, IN the winter
OF '64. He had violent attack OF cong estIve
chills at Montgomery, and a return OF them al
Nashville. After reaching his house in New
Hampshire, he wrote me that the chiils wererap-
idly reducing him in strength, that his phyFicans
could give hlm no relief, and he feared he should
be compelled to give up his parish. persuaded
hun TO try the ''paschiI MlxIure,'' and put him
IN communication with Mr.. Morris, The result
is gwen above by Mr.. MacLe who, with restor.
ed health has now resumed the severe service OF
the Commission onetne Rio Grande.
EDWARD p. SMITH,
Sec's u. 5. Christian COMMISSION