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The Placer herald., 1866-05-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

M1- Hostetter, Smith Il Dean, whose card ap-
pears in today's issue, have added to their for
mer business that of Wholesale Drugs and Chem
icals. They have made arrangements with one
of the leading Houses on the Mediterranean, for
the direct importation of the best goods in their
line fou nd there. Their Glass Works (San Fran
cisco Glass Works. are now in full operation
manufacturing all descriptions of Druggists
ware.
MEDICAL ADVICE.-Dr. VIM. X. Dohcrty's
Medical and Surgical Institute is becoming a sine
qua non to the flare of our State and health
of our citizens; and his rapidly spreading reputa-
ton although it may excite surprise, is but the
signal of skill, and follows AS the natural effect
of such cause. We personally acquainted
with gentlemen who had suffered for years under
chronic disease, and who had taken advantage Of
every available means that promised relief, but
without.success until they called upon Dr.. Do
herty, whoiin an incredibly short space of time,
has given them entire relief II is gratifying to
announce this fact, because the DOCTOR is a gen
tlcman who seeks. not by defamation of others.
to establish his reputation, or to rear the super
structure of his own upon the ruin of another's
fame The Doctor conducts his Institute in snch
manner that must be gratifying to all his pa
tients. He examines, advises and recommends
without charge, and the patient after hearing
his terms for treatment, can accept or reject at
pleasure. In no case does the Doctor make a
charge unless he effects a:cure. This, he is able
to do, because heifeels the confidence which long
experience has given, and no doubt the consola
tion which appcrtains to that confidence. Per.
sons afflicted with either acute or chronic disease
would do we'll TO consult the Doctor; at all events
it can do no harm, as for consultation he asks no
fee; nor does he insist on obedience to his advice
unless the patient places himself under his care
His offices are on Sacramento street, opposite the
Pacific Mail Steamship Offices. f. News.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-26
BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS.!

If YOU Want a nice Game OF Billiards, Oai
an excellent Table,
Call at Eolly's Billiard Saloon, on the Plaza, OPP
posite th. Post Office where the undersigned will
be eleased to see you; and where also you can
obtain the best Of liquors and cigars.
ED. HOLLY.
Auburn, August 9th, 1S65- my
The Placer herald., 1866-05-26

MINING NOTICE.---CHARLES WALLET
COMPANY.
Auburn District, Placer County. California.
A SSESSMENT No. o. The Shareholders in the
n Charles Mallett Mining Company are hereby
notified that an assessment OF fifty (50) cents per
foot WAS this day levied upon each and every foot
in said Company 3 claim, payable to George Will
ment, Auburn, on or before Monday, the lth day
of June 1866.
By order Of the majority in interest in Charles
Malett Company.
Auburn, May 10th, 1866 80 4w.
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months, and people can make their own
deduction how safe it is to travel with
them, The facts speak for themselves.
The Commercial came in on time from
White river, with good trip both Of
passengers and freight
The upper river is reported falling,
but the heavy rains they have had in that
section may have tendency to check it
and bring on another slight rise.
STEAMBOAT PRINTING.-We respectfully
ask our steamboat friends to call and ex-
anime the specimens of fine steamb oat
printing daily executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER Office Our prices will be found
to compare favorably with those of Gin
cinnati or ST. Louis, and to be greatly
below those asked by other city Offices.
Bring your orders directly to us, and
save the commission charged by parties
who take in work they are not prepared
to execute T
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WANTS A CHEw OF ToBAcco.-Every
person remembers the basemeutformerly
occupied by a. A. Littleton 4 Co. as an
insurance Office. Since that time it has
been occupied by "Toney "a fellow
of infinite jest" and known to all steam
boatmen--as saloon. From Front street
the grating that lets in the light more re-
sembles the bars Of prison window than
anything else, and man, to take view
of it from that point and see " TOney
With bic arms in the bars, would, unless
he knew better, come 10 Tie conclusion
he was prisoner. On last Saturday
afternoon, Billy Dill, in company with
one Of our merchants, passed by there,
when Toney," from his "cell, cried
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Special Notices.

Marriage and Celibacy, an Essay of Warn
ing and Instruction for Young Men Also,
Diseases and Abuses which PROSTATE the vital
powers, with sure means of relief. Sent free Of
charge in sealed letter envelopes. Address, DR..
j. SKILLIN HOUGHT0N, Howard Associa-
ton, Philadelphia. Pa. apl9-5m
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
Office. No. 13 Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
M H Nj II H 1 =:
Moneay Evening. May 14th, 1866

Our PUBLIC DIREcToRT.-Strangers
visiting the city in quest of any of the
necessities or luxuries of life, will find
the names of all the first-class business
houses in the city, together with large
amount of other important information
in our Pubic DIREoToRY column on
the first page of the PUBLIC LEDGER. t
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Monetary and Commercial
Money Market.

Exchange is buying at par, and selling at u
premium. Time bills are freely taken at the
following quotations Thirty day bills, ~ per
cent. discount; fifteen day bills, u per cent.
discount; 10 day bills, u per cent. discount.
Gold is decidedly on the wane.
The Banks buy Gold to-day reluctantly. at
%. and no demand Of consequence. They
ship to New York. Silver Is buying. 20 selling.
Interest bearing Notes improve as the inter-
est accrucs. Dates of June. 1864, command
lO7; of July, 1884. 1861; of August. 1854,
los; of October. 1864. 1917 of December, 1854.
105; of May, 1865. l1ac prem.
City Scrip and Coupons, So to 75c.
Mississippi Cotton Money, zoe.
There is 4 continued good demand for Union
Bank notes at - buying, aud 80 selling.
Planters Bank notes are bought at 60 and
sold at @.
Bank of Tennessee notes are dull and heavy.
with no dtii and. though it is now conceded that
Il da.es. r. espective of signatures will be ac-
knowledged in liqudating prior to May. 1861.
Cotton Market.
The cotton market this morning. looked quite
blue There were but few sales made, and
every person was awaiting the noon dispatches
with much anxiety. We quote;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

NoTIcE.-We earnestly request our
friends not to pay more than five cents
copy for the PUBLIC LEDGER. Vessel
to the newsboys at two cents copy, thus
allowing them over hundred per cent
profit on every paper. T
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FINALE TO THE NEGRO BATTLE = The
negro battle between three negresses and
one negro of which we gave an account
on Saturday evening, seems to have had
a finale on that evening. After Sambo
got up town the wife failed to find him,
and on Saturday evening again made her
appearance with her sister to await his
coming. Sambo did not appear, but the
gal" he was to have run away with,
and who turned in to help give him a
thrashing, did. The wife did not stop to
wait for her husband, but beholding the
innocent cause of all her woes, turned,
hourished her knife and made terrible
ado-regular Indian yell style-and at
tackled her. The was-to-be wife gave her
good sound thrashing, the knife went
flying in one direction and several of her
teeth in another. Having finished her
job she left, feeling proud of her work.
The whipped-out wife feeling enraged
that her sister did not turn in and help
her in the contest, now declared war
against her, and another pitched battle
ensued, which ended in the injured wife
getting another pretty severe thrashing,
and all concluded by the arrival of the
police at the scene and arresting all three
of the belligerents, who had been keep.
ing the whole levee in laughter for over
an hour, and taking them to the station
house.
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Boy BATTLEs.-We call the attention
of the police to the fact that on Market
street, nearly every Sunday, there are
regular battles with missiles fought be-
tween white and black boys Yesterday
afternoon they got into more than an
usual skirmish, and created considerable
noise Finally, over fifty white boys and
probably as many black ones, came to
the scene of action, and chunks of hard
earth, broken bricks and small rocks
few in every direction. This may be
very amusing to the boys, so long as
they don't get hurt, but it should be borne
in mind that the South Memphis riots
were commenced between two boys, and
the police should put stop to this Be
sides, they are a perfect nuisance to the
neighborhood We like to see boys play
and exercise their young limbs, but are
certainly opposed to an amusementwhieh
not only disturbs the neighborhood, but
may finally conclude with breaking some
Of their heads, and bring other parties
INTO their battles. The police cannot
stop this dangerous amusement too soon.
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Go THERE all articles Of choice
medicines, cosmetics, hair oils, and for
putting up prescriptions in an unsur-
passed manner, 60 to Messrs. Walker &
Tozer's, No 100 Beal street They have
one of the best pharmaeeutists in the
city, aud pay strict attention to every
thing thew sell mll-lw
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SILK basquines, saques, summer
shawls, lace points, sun shades and para
soils. Large and fashionable stock, at
very low figures, at Mack Bros. & BONN :,
No. 26l Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

Personal P. Oakley, Esq, the
General Ticket Agent of the Mississippi
and Tennessee railroad, left last Satur-
day for St. Louis on business. We com
mend him to our friends of The press
wherever he may go, as a whole-souled,
generous-hearted gentleman, and one
whom any person might feel proud OF
knowing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

PIrTsBURG CoAL-Brown q Jones, Of
fee 247 Second street Branch Office,
374 Main street-R. c. Hite, agent
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MrsTERIous.-Last Friday evening,
while a friend Of ours was going home
between ten aud eleven o'clock, on Beal
street, near Wellington, he heard the
sudden firing of pistol, and man some
ten or twelve PAGES ahead Of him fell to
the pavement, exclaiming, I'm shot,
Der friend at first did not know what TO
do, as he suspected all was not right;
and, moreover, as he did not see from
whence the shot came, he was fearful lest
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

REMEMBER that NJ Cohen, who has be-
come famous in Memphis for making old
hats look like new ones, has removed to
No. 326 Main street, whore he can be
found by any one desiring his services.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

MIscEGEYATIoy- party who gave
an alias at the Recorders Court, was
arrested last evening, in company with
a negress, calling herself Mary Elizabeth.
They were taken out of bed by the police
and brought to the station-house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

WHILE you are IN good health insure
your life in the Ktna Life Insurance
Company. No extra charge for residing
and travelling anywhere South at all
seasons of the year. Moore & West,
agents, No 224 Madison street Asst
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BENZ. T. RUNKLE,
Brevet Brig-Gen. Vols, Chief Supt
BUREAU FREEDMEN AND A. L., SUB DISTRICT
OF MEMPHIS, CHIEF SuPT's OFFICE.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May II. 1866,

BUREAU FREEDMEN AND A. L., SUB DIsTRIcr)
OF MEMPHIS, CHIEF SuPT's OFFICE. 7
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May Il. 1866.
NJ. H. REILLY, Esq, Keeper Station
house Sir In consideration of the
apology offered, and the fact that James
Ainsworth has been confined for the term
of twelve days, and further in considera-
ton of the fact that said Ainsworth has
been Q. S. soldier, he is hereby released
The bill for his keeping will be presented
at this Office By order of Brevst Brig
Gen. B. p. Runkle Mich WALSH,
Capt and AAA Gen. and J. F. c.
But, to fill the scene of the doing and
workings of this Star Chamber F." in our
midst, on Saturday last, poor negro,
who was sorely afflicted with the small
pox, was found lying in an alley, between
Washington and Adams and Third and
Fourth streets, and allowed to lay there,
surrounded by filth and ravenous pack
of hogs, who were awaiting his demise
to consume him. Although, were are in
formed, the Bureau was notified of the
fact at 9 O. clock in the morning, on Sat-
urday evening the poor man was still
there No comment is required on such
humanity.
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The ToURYAMEYT.-Don't forget the
twenty of May, the day set apart
for the grand tournament, which should
be attended by every person who honors
and respects the memory of the brave
men who fell in the cause for which their
country called them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

COOP LIovoR PREvESTs CHoLERA-
reasonable drink nov and then is great
preventive Of the cholera, and Wolf, at
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SAD AoOIDENT.-Yesterday evening,
while large number of little children
we're enjoying themselves in Court
Square, monomania, known as the
wild Irishman " by nearly every person
in the city, entered hourishing a sabre,
and putting to flight every person in the
park. In the scare to get away from
him a little girl fell, striking her head
against rock, making a very dangerous
wound. She was taken care of imme-
diately, but it is feared the hurt may
prove fatal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

the Belle Memphis Saloon, No. IA Adams
street, has the best TO be had in the city.
If you have any fear of the epidemic, 60
to the Belle Memphis for your drinks
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FOR RENT.

E0R RENT-A ST0RE-K0HN & FREI-
Il berg's old stand. No. III Main street. In
quire on the premises. myll-lw
EOR RENT-A % STORY FRAME HOUSE
H near corner Of Orleans street. on Pigeon
particulars inquire at the Office of the PUBLIC
LEDGER. myS-lw
EOR KENT-A NEW BRICK RESIDENCE
IL centrally located, contains all modern co n
yeniences. Furniture for sale. Will not rent
without selling furniture. Possession given
when desired. For further information apply
Mt this Office. my6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

PERSONAL Hon. John 7. Munroe,
Mayor elect and Col. j. c. Nixon, editor
of the New Orleans Crescent, arrived in
the city on Saturday from Washington,
d. G. Both Of these distinguished indi-
viduals have been pardoned by President
johnson, and will both take the position
to which they we're elected by the citizens
of New Orleans at the municipal election
in March. They were Hospitality enter
tanned by his honor, Mayor Park, A. P.
Burditt, Esq, and others, in very quiet
manner. They left on the evening train
for New Orleans
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

SwIYDLIYG CONCERN EXPOSED.
every part of the United States swindling
concerns rise in rapid succession. Let
any intelligent man start anything origi-
nal by which money can be made, and
some rascally swindler starts something
in imitation, by which he catches the un-
wary and humbugs them out of snug
sum. This matter is something that
should occupy the attention Of the Gov
eminent detectives, and stop put toit. A
friend of ours, last Saturday, received the
following letter, in which were enclosed
red tickets, reading thus
METROPOLITAN GIFT ENTERPRIsE-CE
TIFIcATE No. 2704. = This certificate,
when accompanied with two dollars land
twenty-five cents for postage and pack
ing), entities the holder to one silver
watch, valued at twenty-five dollars.
ALFRED c. BICKLE * Co.,
Cedar street, N. Y.
There is "swindle' upon the very face
of the letter, but we publish it that our
readers may see for themselves 81 =.
OFFICE OF THE
MrrRopoI1rAS Cir EYTERPRnE Co.,
No. 4 Cedar street. New York.
DEAR SIR-You will find enclosed
list of articles to be sold for 50 each.
We are aware of the prejudices existing
against sales of this kind on account of
so many swindlers having been engaged
in the business in this city and Philadel
phia. We are determined 10 do away
with this prejudice, by sending a hand
some present into each peighborhood
Your name has been handed to us, and
we have enclosed two small envelopes,
sealed, with certificates inside, naming
two articles upon the accompanying list
which we will forward to you on re-
ceipt of 50 for each certificate you must
also enclose the amount named for post
age and packing, besides the 81. We are
not aware what articles the certificates
name, but feel assured you will be salts
fed with them. By enclosing the above
named amounts you will receive the ar
ticle promptly by return mail. After re-
ceiving a reply from us, will you have
the kindness to exhibit your presents to
your friends and neighbors, and say to
them you received them from US. You
can thus return TIE liberality we showed
to you, and help us to make a hundred
sales in. your vicinity, thus amply repay
ing us for your present We propose a
mutual arrangement for each other s
benefit. We make this offer to you in
good faith, and if you do not care to en-
brace it will you be kind enough to hand
this to some enterprising friend, and ask
him to act as agent2 On all orders you
send us for certificates Of S. and upwards
you can deduct 20 per cent for your
trouble. In ordering rings, we desire to
know the size wanted, that we may send
one that will be perfect fit. All watches
should be oiled and regulated before
running Be particular to write your
name, post office, county and State
plainly, so that no mistake will occur in
filling your order. Soliciting confirm
ance Of your patronage, We remain, very
respectfully, yours,
ALFRED G. BIcKLE & Co,
4Cedar street, New York.
To prevent fraud, all certificates are
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14


y A WORD ON BuREAU.-The manner in
which the Bureau has been conducted
here for sometime past, if half we hear
be true, is calculated to bring that insti-
tuition to the contempt Of every honest
man, From the Apalanche we learn
that an old man, named Pendergrast,
sixty.two years old, whose physician says
he cannot live long under the rigors OF
prison life, has been seized as hostage
by the Bureau, for his sons, who, it is
alleged, participated in the late riots,
and cast into Jail. In another instance,
a respectable white citizen was kept in
Jail twelve days, because a negro said he
owed him thirty dollars, and how the
white man got out of limbo the following
correspondence explains:
BUREAU FREEDMEN AND A. L. SUR DISTRICT
OF MEMPHIS, CHIEF SUPI's 0yFIcE,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May II. 1866. }
JAMES AINswoRTH-Sir In consider
alton of your apology, and the fact
that you have been U. s. soldier, you
will be relieved by order, Be sure you
keep your promise.
Very respectfully,
BENZ. F. RUMBLE,
Brevet Brig-Gen. Vols, Chief Supt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

CIRCULATToSs.-A morning paper
keeps the following lines, in large letters,
at the head of its editorial columns ::
" Largest circulation of any paper in
West Tennessee. Largest city circula-
ton" The city circulation Of the
PUBLIC LEDGER is greater than that of
any other paper published in Memphis,
a fact which the editor of the paper al
luded to is perfectly aware Of Comment
is not necessary.
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NEw GooDs.- Messrs Mack Bros &
Bohm, No. 26l Main street, have just re-
eeived large AMI very cheap stock of
silks, silk grenadines, lawns, dress goods,
and everything to be found in frst-clsss
dry goods house, which they are selling
at wholesale and retail, at a small adj
vance on Eastern cost.
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DRUGS.
CANDIDATES.


E0R ATTORNEY GENERAL.-H A..
Il Roeers is a candidate for Attorney General
Of the Criminal Court OF Memphis at the ensu-
ing May election. apl2-te
WILLIAM WALLACE is A CANDI-
W. date for the Office Of Attorney General at
the May election. apl0
Lf0R MAY0k-IN RESPONSE TO THE
Il call Of many voters. announce myself as
@ candidate for Mayor, at the election in June.
ap9-te r. X. BECKTEL.
E0R MAYOR.-W. G. BRYAN rs A CAN
Il didate for Mayor. at the ensuing election.
ap6.ted
L,0R ATTORNEY GENERAL.-WE ARE
Il authorized TO announce John Martin, ESQ.,,
a candidate for Attorney-Gen of the Grim
inal Court of Memphis. ap6-te"
JN0R ATTORNEY GENERAL.-THOMA
Il ID. Eldridge Is a candidate for reelection
to the Office of Attorney General Of the Crimi-
nal Court of Memphis. Election next May.
TI'0 THE VOTERS OF MEMPHIS. I AM
i a candidate for the Office of Mayor, at the
I'd. l-L-l. VIM D. FERGUSON.
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CHEAP GooDs.-An immense stock
just received at Mack Bros. & Bohm' 5,
No 26l Main street.
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WANTS.

UTANTED-AGENTS TO $3.50 PER
wv month to sell the Improved Crescent
Sewing Machine. Price $50 Address Chas.
f. Hasty, Memphis, Tenn, or call at 245 Sec
ond st near Southern EXPRESS office. al3-1me
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SAVE Your MoNEY.-You can save a
large share of your money by having
your job printing executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER Office We make specially of
this part Of our business, and, having
the most complete establishment in the
Southwest, our facilities for doing the
best Of work at lowest rates are unsur-
passed by any house in this section. We
employ the best of workmen, have all
the latest and newest styles of type and
presses, and give entire satisfaction to
all our patrons. Bring in your favors to
Is Madison street T
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out, "Hello, therei' How are you,
old part2" answered Dill. " Rather close
quarters here, old fell" What are you
in for, old part2' Being concerned in
the late riots" How many did you
kill?' "Only SIX How long will it
be before they let you out?" "In about
fifteen days; so the General says. But
I say, give me a chew Of tobacco" Here
Dill, observing that his friend the mer-
chant was very much interested, aud
finding that he "bit," replied, ~ am
sorry that ! have none, old part; / never
use it." Here" said the merchant to
Dill, pulling cut huge plug, of which he
cut chew. "Oh, never mind" con-
tinued the merchant, hand him the en-
tire plug. know what it is to be pris-
oner; I've been one myself Give him
the whole plug" The tobacco was
thrown down; "Toney" clasped it like
a treasure. and went in to it hugely.
thanking his friends very much. The
merchant now discovered he was sold,
and all parties went down into the "cell''
and settled the matter over several
smiles"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

STRAIGHT to the zenith of the frma-
ment of Fashion-even as star might
go up from the horizon to the meridian
- Phalon's "Night-Blooming Cereus
has assembled in three short years, leaving
behind it all the lesser lights, foreign and
domestic, and establishing its pre-emi-
nence over all the perfumes of the day.
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