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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
THE DAVIS TRIAL AGAIN.

The name of the lone prisoner of Fort
ress Monroe is in the mouth of the tele-
graph again, as will be observed by
reference to dispatch FROM New York.
We admire the sentiments contained in
expressions attributed to the President
To representations that the release Of
Mr.. DAVIS would have an uniavOrable
influence on the approaching elections,
it was replied that " he was unable TO
perceive that the release Of DAVIS, on
parole or bail, would furnish the radi-
Gals with valuable weapon, but that he
believed the masses, il there should be
further unnecessary delay in bringing
him to trial, would approve Of his being
couditionally released " These are noble
words. They show that be is not afraid
TO do right, and relies upon the virtue
of Justice rather than the irregular pull
sations Of policy. he believes that the
former will prevail however formidable
the latter may appear. He reposes a
living, acting faith in the people, and
they never yet disappointed him. If
Mr.. DAVIS shall not be brought to trial
in October, it is probable that he win be
released conditionally, it may be, abso-
lutely.
An alleged assurance from the Attor-
ney General that Mr. DAVIS would be
released on condition of his leaving the
country and never returning, drew from
him, as reported, a prompt and indig
nant refusal. This was like him. His
right to live in this country is as good as
any mans, and better than that of tens
of thousands who enjoy freedom, pros
perity and the franchise Why not try
him, and if he be found guilty, dispose of
him regularly If he has committed a
great crime, is he not ready to answer for
IL? Does he not demand trial, and is
the demand not refused2 Why, then,
should he consent TO exile for an oiiense
for which his enemies dare not confront
him in a court of justice as prosecutors 2
Is a proposition to exile him a confession
that he cannot be convicted JrFFER-
SON DAVIS viii abide the issue, come
what may. The President seorned to
make his sufiierings the occasion Of party
capital To strengthen himself upon
the tortures of a feeble, dungeon-bound
old man, is something not in the nature
of ANDREW JOHNSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
OUR ROUTES.

We are now making arrangements to
extend all the routes on the PUBLIC
LEDGER, and add new ones in the So
burbs, by which we hope to be able 10
supply all who may wish to take cheap
and reliable evening journal Should
any of our patrons be overlooked by our
carriers during the next ten or twelve
days, they will please make the fact
known at our counting room. Our cir
culaiion has been Of la;e so great as TO
make the paper reach some portions OF
the city at very late hour. We have
made arrangements 10 overcome this, by
ordering faster machinery, which we are
now expecting daily, and on its arrival
the paper win be served at an earlier
hour at all points within the city and
suburbs. Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
THE ACCIDENT ATJOHNSTOWN.
Fourteen Persons Killed and More
Than a Hundred Wounded

PITTsBURG, September l4.-From ac-
counts received tonight, it appears that
the accident to-day at Johnstown was OF
the most lamentable kind. The platform
extended over the canal, and was over
Is feet long and from 10 TO II feet
wide. Several hundred persons were
standing on it at the time the train ar
rived with the President 1t broke in
the center, and, as a consequence, its
occupants were precipitated TO the
ground, distance of about twenty feet
The timbers and human beings were
mixed up, all falling in confused mass
The giving way of the structure was
witnessed from the cars, but there could
not at that time be ascertained anything
like an approximation to the extent of
the disaster Col. o Brien, deputy mar
shall of the District of Columbia, re-
manned at the request of the President
to render such assistance as might be
necessary This he did Mr. Murphy,
of Washington, rendering valuable assis-
lance The Colonel superintended the
carrying from the wreck of the victims,
and placing them in wagons to be con-
veyed to their homes
Some had both arms and legs broken /;
others were injured to less extent with
confused heads and severe bruises.
Seven or eight persons were killed, while
this evening six or more were in dying
condition About ninety persons were
severely, and large number slightly,
injured
The friends Of the unfortunate parties
hurried to the scene, frantic with grief
Mothers with their children in their arms
we're seeking their kindred and, in fact,
the entire population we're gathered
round the distressing scene, anxiously
looking fo- and inquiring for friends or
relatives
Physicians were sent for and seventy
two arrived from Pittsbarg
1t is said the President contributed
literally for the relief of the most neces-
sitous BY this sad calamity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
PUBLIC LEDGER.

The Memphis daily PUBLIC LEDGER
comes to hand regularly, and every
number of il is full of interesting news
from all quarters, The proprietors,
WH1TNoRE Bios, are old and expert
enced newspaper men, and may well be
proud of the success achieved by the
iEDGER. 1t is one of our favorite daily
exchanges, and if any of our friends de-
sire TO subscribe for a good Memphis
paper, we would advise them to send for
the LEDGER Their terms will be found
in another column of this paper-Ko-
sciusco Chronicle.
The Chronicle will please accept our
thanks for the compliment it pays us.
We endeavor to give to the public, in a
condensed form, all the current news OF
the day, and have an ambition to rival
even the Chronicle in excellence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

urged the President TO defer any actor
in the matter until after the fall elections
reminding him that he was already &C
cused of sympathising with rebels and
abusing the pardoning power, and as
surfing him that the release of the head
rebels at this time would be handled by
the Radicals in the present campaign
with powerful effect, and greatly impair
the chances Of the party now laboring to
elect to office men who would support
his 1.-THE Presidsnt's) policy This have
on undoubted authority. The President
replied that many distinguished and
loyal gentlemen, from both the North
and South, had appealed TO him for the
release of jeff Davis and presented sew
eral considerations which made favor
able impression on his mind, why Davis
should not be held longer in con6ne-
ment; and that he had said TO them if
from any fault of the court or the proof
offered by the Government, Davis should
not be brought to trial in October, he
should not, from any reason then known
to him, deem it his duty to hold the
prisoner for another term. but that in
giving the friends ofDavis this assurance
he had not anticipated the action of the
court, and had not appointed any time
for Davis release in the event of his not
being tried He declared he had from
the first decided to have Davis tried for
treason, and had used such influence
and authority as he possessed,
to have the trial take place at
an early day, but if there should be fur
Their delay in bringing on the trial, he
believed that neither the interests of the
country or his duty demanded of him to
keep the prisoner longer in custody.
He also stated that he was unable to
perceive that the release of Davis on
parole or bail would furnish the Radicals
with a valuable weapon, but he believed
the masses, if there was unnecessary de-
lay in bringing him to trial, would APP
prove of his being conditionally released.
1t is well understood in the best informed
official circles that Davis will not be
tried at the October term, so that his re-
ease may be looked for soon, but not
ill after that time On dit that Mr.. Reed,
IN of Davis's counsel, had been author
zed to say to his client that the govern
nent would direct his immediate release
IN condition of his leaving the country |
never to return, aud that Davis indig.
lantly rejected the offer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
A CANARD.

A special dispatch to the Tribune,
dated Columbus, Ohio, 18th, says that
in. conversation with General Cox last
evening, General GRANT and Admiral
FARRAGur declal ed their disapproval Of
the Presidents policy, and commended
that Of Congress. Both gentlemen said
substantially that they were participants
in the Presidents campaign tour from
express instruction, aud not from any
inclination on their part The CONVEX
sation was not strictly private, for
several persons were present
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
DEATH OF DIR. ] c. HOLLAND.

DIR. j. C. HOLLAND died last evening,
at his residence on Market street Of
cholera. He is another OF the older res
idents Of this city who died during the
present year. He was about fifty years
of age, but possessed all the yigor and
spirit Of fresh manhood, without any Of
those in6rmities incident 10 approaching
age. he was a man Of mark, aud 20
one, whatever his position, was better
known in North Mississippi and West
Tennessee Without any public posi-
ton, he enjoyed a local eminenee ae-
corded to few. Affirmative in his char
aeter, bold in the expression Of his
opinions and sincere in his convictions,
he could not fail to attract public atten-
aon. In times Of political excitement
lie was frank and popular as an orator.
He was a man of virtues, bnt somewhat
eccentric in his mode Of life. His figure
was splendid, and his manners polished.
At one period he was Methodist
preacher and successful revivaEst As
a friend, he was constant, and com
handed the friendship 81 others. Ac-
customed 20 look upon the brighter side
of life, his humor Ras unfAiing and his
spirits buoysnt As companion, he
was assuring. and infused something Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
GOLD.

The amount Of gold held by the Treas
ury at the close of business on Friday
was nearly eighty-three millions of dol
lars, of this amount sixty-four and halt
millions being to the Government The
gold reserve is increasing at the rate OF
from two to three million dollars per
week, and no considerable disbursement
will be required until November, when
twenty-four millions viii be paid out for
interes, in the 5-20's, Up to and includ
ing the interest payable on January LIST,
the legitimate gold disbursements of the
Treasury will be less than forty millions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE NOON DISPATCHES
COTTON AND GOLD QUOTATIONS

NV YORK, September l7-Gold, l45.i
sterling, quiet coupons of 90, llli
coupons Of ca, 1854 lO-40's, $50 treas
suries, lO5i@lOsE
John c. Braine, Confederate officer,
who had a party shot and seized the
Chesapeake during the war, was arrested
here, charged with the murder Of an en-
gineer. Documents were found on
him, which showed him to be
the founder Of a secret organization
in New Orleans that month, called the
Sons Of Arabia The excitement
has reached the highest point
Sales of ticks has commenced Spec.
ulators are already getting SIS to $40
premium for ticks
Special cable dispatches are as follows.
VIESsA, Sept 1--we are on the
verge Of another war, which threat
ems to equal in extent that just
ended. Austria shows bad faith
with Italy and makes unreasonable de
mands, which Italy win not submit to.
Austria has overcharged the debt Of We
META, and withholds the Venetian prop
erty which she was to have transferred.
BERLIN, September l4-Prussia en-
phatically notifies Austria that she VIII
not suffer Ifaly-her slly-tO be insulted
and defranded, and II Austria persists in
her present course, war must follow.
PRAGuF, September a = The home
ward march Of Prussisn troops has been
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DAVIS.
Question Of His Release.

New YoKK, Sept l4---A Herald $
Washington special says: In a previous
dispatch stated there was good reason
to believe that in few days JEFF Davis
would be released on parole or bail 1
received my information from q high
official who possesses excellent facilities
for learning the Presidents views and
intentions on such subjects. The an
nouncement created quite a hutter
among the politicians, and several very
influential ones favorable to the fresi-
dents restoration policy, ventured to
call on him to ascertain if the an
nouncemeni was well founded They
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
r. 5. TAYLOR A. co,
Wholesale Grocers.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And dealers in
Flour and Provisions,
as Front Street, 27s

TEEP CONSTANTLY OF HAND THE
N largest and best selected stock Of Elour in
the city. In cur stock will be found the follow
Ing well-knovu favorite brands
SI0NEWALL Xxx FAMILY FLOUR.
lLANI,S- EXTRA. 49,
PLANTERS Xxx.
GlRARD PRAIRIE XIX
WASHINGTON Ky ID -
We are Agents for the follawing celebra,ed
orands; Plants Extra, Wild Pigeon. Motiie
End Ocean.
Having q resident partner In 81. Louis, We
posses facilities that viii enable ne 70 sell a.
Low o. lever than any houss In the Soufhucsf
before makinf their purchases in tbs or AM
ether market
We are Assnts for y. Sbasfsr 4 Cos tst.
Louis Soap and Candies. which We ofsr Al
m1ruiacturcr's prices.
4. S. TAYLOR a CO,
No. - Front street,
Memphis, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
R. M. T. HUNTER.

This distinguished Virginian is living
quietly at his place in Essex county,
Virginia, attending to farming matters
with great energy, and striving to re-
trieve his fortune and repair the losses
inflicted by the war. Since the close of
the war his family Affections have been
great, aud it was but last week that he
was called on to follow to the grave a
beloved sister, the fourth member of his
household in twelve months.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

New ORLEANS, Sept l3.-There was a
slight disturbance last evening, caused
by the arrest of two eolored women fol
creating a disturbance. They resisted.
An attempt was made at rescue by some
colored soldiers. The police were soon
reinforced, and were met by the negroes
with volley of brickbats and an invita-
ton TO come on, j" The police, assisted
by several Federal officers, succeeded in
restoring quiet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

4 B6rThe Atlantic Telegraph Company
have called meeting of the ,stockhold-
lers for the purpose of raising funds to
buy out the interest of the Anglo-Ameri-
can Telegraph Company, under whose
auspices the cable has been completed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

the boldness Of his nature into others
His death is lamented by attached
friends. A He will be missed by a great
community.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

B6- +. W. THOMAS, an author of con-
siderable reputation. died at Washington
on Monday, aged Sc years. He was the
anthor of Clinton Bradshaw, and several
other works Of fiction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
WHAT THE PATIENTS SAY OF z
DIR. Maggiel's Pills and Salye!

Extracts from Various Letters.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

sas- The New York Clipper saysthat
JoE CoBuRN and HEENAN are likely to
meet in the prize ring at ns distant day
for large stake.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

The Chicago Times thinks Illinois
will send eight, and perhaps nine, repre-
sentatives to the next Congress who sup
port the Presidents policy. The Radi-
calls likely to be displaced are Baker,
Kuykendall, Harding, Bromwell and
Cullum.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

s9 1t is announced that the plenipO-
ientiaries Of Austria and Italy have
agreed upon all points but the amount
Of indemnity, and that they will soon ar
rive at satisfactory adjustment Of this
score, when the treaty Of peace viii be
officially signed by the high contracting
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

sds- The Philadelphia officials, says
the Age, tried TO break down ANDREW
Jackson as they are now trying to stop
the onward course Of ANDREW JOHNSON
in his efforts to preserve the Constitution
and restore the Union They refused to
receive ANDREW JACKSON when he visited
this city, as they did ANDREW JOHNSON"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
Dar A special dispatch to the N,

Dar A special dispatch to the New
York Tribune from Arkansas says that
" last week four Union men accepted q
challenge from four late rebels to fight q
duel with rihes-distanee, one hundred
yards. All being sharp-shooters, each
bali took effect, three being killed out
right, and the other FIVE more or less
,voondad %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

R9 A celebration took place at the
Military Institute at Lexington, Va, on
Monday, on the occasion Of replacing
the statue Of Washington, removed by
General HUNTER during the war. Ex-
Governor LFTcHrR delivered the cere-
monial address, which was lengthy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

an odious system of taxation is the Rad
ical party of Missouri. So says the St
Louis Republican.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

p4-Missouri is the only State in the
Union that taxes graveyards and
churches, and the only party that was
ever known to originate and sustain such
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
DIR. MAGGIELS PILLS
Each Box Contains Twelve Pills.
ONE PILL is A DOSE.

10 NoTICE.-None genuine without the en-
graved trade mark around each pot or box,
signed by D0CT0RJ MAGGIEL, New YORK,
10 counterfeit which is felony.
~ Sold by all respectable Dealers ia Med
icines throughout the United States and Cana
das, at - cents per box or pot 4-149
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
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MEDICAL, ,.sw
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The following is an interesting case of a man
employed in an Iron Foundry. VINO. IN pouring
melted iron into flask that was dampand wet
caused an explosion. The melted iron was
thrown around and on him in perfect shower,
and he was burnt dreadfully. The. following
certificate was given to me by him about eight
weeks after the accident t Il.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

TEN BUILDING LOTS,

Situated in Gov. Jones subdivision, just north
of the Old Raleigh road, and within short
distance of the corporation limits. These lots
front on Marley and Carroll avenues. and each
have front Of 30 feet and extend back 100 feet
to an alley. On two Of these lots are small but
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

peremptorily arrested, and the demorali-
cation of the army stopped
DRESDEN, September l4.-Everything
looks like war There is no reply to the
notification of Russia. 1t is now o
question Of hours, whether troops be not
again put in motion. iii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17
COMFORTABLE DWELLINGS.

In short time the street railway will be ex-
tended to within a short distance of these lots.
0mnibuses will leave our office. Irving Block.
at ga o'clock on day of sale, to take those who
wish to attend.
l. MnNCADDAT A.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-17

On Saturday Afternoon, September 22d.
At 4 O'clock,