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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-24

bEREGEs, choice eolors, 80 cents per
yard, at Elsons'. 23-3t
A RIcH CAsE.-The monotony of the
Police Court was interrupted this morn
ing by the trial of female Finnegan,
whose husband has a name like the Sec
rotary of War, for keeping a house of
ill-fame Three females were in the case,
two Of them having their faces orna-
mented with black eyes, one of the eyes
being hanked by a cut on the head. The
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BOAR DING.

DOARDING.-SEVE LARGE AND
ID pleasant rooms can be had. with board,
upon early application at No. SO Adams street.
References given and required.
auQ-lm M. y. HURBEUR.
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FRESH arrival of gents furnishing
goods. Phil. T. ALLEN & Coz
22-lw Sc Jefferson street.
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NOTICE. = The disinfectant recon-
mended to be used by the Board of
Health, and which is only prepared by
p. ], Huette & Co., Druggists, No. d
North Court street, in Telegraph Build
ing, is now ready for sale at twenty-five
cents per pound lS.lw
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Monetary and Commercial
Money Market.

The money market is dull and Irregular and
there are no new features.
Exchange remains quiet and unaltered.
Money is daily growing tighter. and the ratei
are given nominally at l2per cent, but it is al.
most impossible to obtain accommodation on
any class of paper. y
The inquiry for uncurrent notes is very good
hut the offerings are very light. ff.H
City Scrip is quiet and easy. at 70 buying and
50 selling.
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BEAUTIFUL shirts of every description
at PHI. T. ALLEN & Co.'S,
22-lw Sc jefferson street
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special NOTICES Will be Inserted in this col
umn for ten cents per line for each insertion.
Marriage and Celibacy.-An Essay of Warn
ing and Instruction for Young Men. Also. dis
eases and abuses which PROSTATE the vital pow
ers, with sure means Of relief. Sent free of
charge in sealed letter envelopes. Address, DR..
J. SKILLIN HoUGHT0N. Howard Associa-
ton, Philadelphia, Pa. aul5-3m
Our Public Directory. Strangers visiting
the city in quest of any of the necessities or
luxuries Of life, will find the names of all the
frst-class business houses in our city, together
with large amount of other important infor-
nation in our Public Directory" column on
the first page of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
Notioe.-We earnestly request our friends
not to pay more than five cents copy for the
PUBLIC LEDGER. We sell to the newsboys at
two conts copy, thus allowing them over q
hundred per cent. profit on every paper.
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DICK MASON, ............. Master
STEVE HANCOCK, .......,.........,...Clerk
CAPT. TON. BERRY, ,l5
EPH. BANKS. ~ "a ] Pilots.
I,HE" S0UTHERNER BEING OWNED
l. and controlled exclusively by the above OIL
GERS, and bought expressly for the trade, ship
pers can, rely upon her remaining in the same
during the entire season.
Having been thor0ughly overhauled and re-
fitted the Southerner can offer inducements to
Shippers and Passengers that cannot be sur
passed by any Boat on the river.
will leave for New Orleans w EDNESDAY
September 9Th, and every alternate Wednes
day thereafter.
ALL Way Business Solicited.
auls-lml J. T. BoURNE 3 CO. Ag'ts.
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GRAND CONCERT at Chelsea. See a,
yertisement.
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SPECIAL CARDS.


GAYOSO SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
Memphis. Tennessee.
BANKING HOUSE,
No. 19 Madison Street.
THIS INSTITUTION. ORGANIZED IN
/ 1856, has been in continuous and successful
operation for the past ten years. 1t continues
to transact
GENERAL EXCHANGE AND BANK
ING BUSINESS.
WILL RECEIVE DEPOSITS. BUY AND SELL
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE,
Gold, Silver and Uncurrent Money.
SELLS Exchange in sums to suit purchasers,
on London and all the leading cities of the
United States, and will make collections on all
accessible places in the South and West.
Il. Nj. AVERY, Cashier.
JOHN g. LANIER, Pres't. ,
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Special Notices.
Marriage and Celibacy.-An Essay of Wa

Special Notices will be Inserted in this col
umn for ten cents per line for each insertion.
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sehaum, l5s Main street, overton Hotel

NO l-----------------
For SALE.-A restaurant in a good
location and doing a large business, for
sale low. Possession given Immediately.
Apply to B. HoLLAYDER,
au22.eod No. 80 Monroe street.
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5-4, IA, "a, 1914 and Ia sheeting at
greatly reduced prices at Elsons'. 23-3t
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FOR RENT.

NOR RENT. "A FINE BRICK DWELL
il ing house centrally located, containing six
rooms with necessary outhouses. To parties
wishing to buy the furniture good bargain
will be offered. None others need apply to
SAM. M0USS,
aul8-lw l13 Main street.
NOR RENT.-A NEW DWELLING, CON
IL tanning rooms. Possession given immedi-
ately Apply at 80 Avery street. aul0-lm
JNOR RENT-A RESIDENCE WITH FIVE
Il rooms. Possession given LIST Sept. Apply
at so Avery street. al-lm
NOR LEASE
VALUABLE LOTS
for lease for ten years, on Madison street. east
of the railroad bridge, between Lauderdale and
Orleans streets. Apply TO
THOMAS MoHUGH,
jy27-1n on Court street extended,
between auderdale and Orleans streets:
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TO COUNTRY PRINTERS

We have a large stock Of printing paper (27x
40 on hand, which we offer at the lowest mar
ket prices, Other sizes will be furnished to or
WHITMORE BROS,
PUBLIC LEDGER office.
NOR SALE.-AN ADAM PRESS, PLATTEN
IL 19x25 inches, withisteam apparatus complete;
will be sold low. if applied for soon. II is In
good running order, and may he seen running
any day in our possession.
Apply to, or address,
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OILS, per gallon.
STEAM BOATS.

lsaaaG REGULAR sss.saa -
Memphis & n, O, Wednesday Packet
SOUTIIERNER.
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The cotton market was a shade frmer this
morning, but very little business was trans
acted. We quotes ea rr -
0rdinsry...........22023 Middlinr ......- 23td3O
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Memphis Insurance Comply
Organized in ISff.
Onice...NO. - lie Madison st.
DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS:
III. MURPHY, ]. CUMMINGS JOHNSON.
Il. NJ. APPERsoN, JOHN i. RATION.
j. T. FRANK, t. A. NELSON.
u. NJ. CASH.
rVHIS INSTITUTION is PREPARED TO
/ receive Deposits, TO buy and sell Exchange
OH all the principal commercial cities and to
make Collections ON this city and all principal
points in this section.
Remittances promptly attended TO-.
~. MURPHY, Prest.
F.M.CASH. Secretary. iy5-3m
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AcoUITTED.-Dick Luxton, accused of
horse stealing, was acquitted by Esquire
Creighton this morning He proved that
he was somewhere else when the horse
was stolen.
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LADIES and misses hose cheap at Ell
sons mammoth cheap store. 23.3t
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DICK MASON. .,.............,........M aste
STEVE HANCOCK,...... Cler
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WE will not be undersold by any house
in the city. ELsoN Bros,
23.3t 297 Main street.
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24
;IzlI
NOT A EEW

CT the worst disorders that act mankind arise from the
corruption that accuuatcs IN The Blood or all the dis
coveri,s ha. have been made to purgeit out none can
euual in eTcc, HELN3OLD'S CONPOCND EXTRACT
OF SARS4 PdRILL1. 1t cleanses and renoyates the
Blood insti.s the vsor Of health ino the system and
purges out the hunors which make disease it stimulates
healthy functions of the body and epes the disorders
that grow and ranklc in the Flood Such remedy, that
coui be re,d on has long been sought for and now for
the frs. time the pubic have Which they can de-
pend Oar space here does not admit of certificates to
show its Effects the trial OF single bottle will show to
the sick tina. virtues surprising anything they have
ever taken.
Two ta5cspooastl ofthe Extract of sarsapara added
to pint water is eqaal to the Lisbon Dict Dr.a al
one bottle to gallon of the Syrup of Sarsaparia,
or the decoctioa usually made.
The ebove Extracts prepared purely scientific
princiIlcs-in Vfcuo-ani cn5ody the fail strength Of
the ingredients entering ato thcir composition Already
anl conclusive will be comparison of their proper
ties With those set forth in the U. S. Dspensatory.
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24

ExTRAoRDINARY PREsENTiMENr OF DEATH.
A Mexican woman known as "little Car.
lotta." but whose name is Carlotta ESpersa,
died in this city on Friday last, under very
strange circumstances, showing that she had
an extraordinary presentiment that she
would cease to live on that day. On Friday
morning she arose from her bed in the eniov
ment. apparently, of good health, and pro
ceeded. as usual, to the preparation of her
morning meal and her general household
duties. Whilst enjoying her breakfast, in
company with young man who boarded
with her. she told him it was her wish that
he would remain with her during the dav.
and not go to his work, for, said she, latter
to-day you will never see me again alive.
will die before night" He secuted the idea
and made fun of it. She persisted that her
presentiment would be fulfilled, and be, to
pacify her, promised to remain with her,
which he did. During the course of that day
she conversed with the young man repeatedly
on the subject of her coming demise, and
insisted that she would die before night She
gave him particular directions in regard to
her funeral expenses, and told him not to
go around and beg money from the neighbors
to 'bury her, but to go to Judge Fowler the
Mayor of the city, and get him to have her
buried at the expense of the city. All of
which he promised to do. Towards evening.
while sitting in chair, giving them direc-
tions, and without sign that dissolution Of
soul from body was about taking place, and
without a struggle, she died. Yesterday
morning the young man repaired to the
Mayor ard procured the necessary order for
her funeral expenses. and she was buried
yesterday, at the expense of the city, a:
requested. MarysriHe appeal. March 11th.
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24

An ANCIENT PuzzLE.-The celebrated and
well known puzzle of Achilles and the tor
toise was invented by Zeno of Flea some cen
turies before Christ, and furnishes good
example of this philosophical play. The
problem is as follows: If Achilles and tor
toise were to run race, and Achilles were to
run ten times as fast as the tortoise, if the
latter had the start, Achilles would never
overtake the tortoise, as can be thus shown :
Suppose them at the starting of Achilles to
be separated by space of a thousand feet
when Achilles has run this thousand, the tor
tose would have run hundred and when
Achilles had run this hundred the tortoise
would have run ten, and So on forever. This
sophism has been considered insoluble by
many philosophers, and among others by DR..
Thompson Brown, since it actually leads to
an absurd conclusion by a sound argument.
The fallacy hes in the concealed assumption
that what is infinitely divisable is also inf.
mite
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24
FREEDoM.-The following is an extract
from speech delivered by Col. E. d.
Raker at Forest Hill Cnlayeras County

FREEDoM.-The following is an extract
from a speech delivered by Col. E. d.
Baker, at Forest Hill, Calaveras County
Whoever heard Of any man recting poem
to slavery? But if you want. the noblest
and Ii ost inspiring poems, save those from
heaven, read Milton, read Shelley, read
Homer. read Halleck, read Bryant, above
all-read Shakespeare. There are poets who
sell themselves, venal spirits, to futter in
the atmosphere of courts; but even they,
seduced by the pomp and brilliancy of fash
ion, cannot break into praise of slavery
They may praise the despot himself, but
the iniquity of slavsh servitude they dare
not crown with song. The hauteur of the
poet will not allow it, and his hand trembles,
falters, and is palsied ere he attempt to
sweep 1t in such praise across the lyie of
song. But when you talk to him of freedom,
the lip of the poet quivers with inspiration ;
his heart glows, and the numbers break out
as the stream dashes from mountain top to
seek t valley below-bright, clear spark
ling free. And are you ashamed to march
in that procession? Shall reproach, shall
malignant slander, shall base misrepresenta-
ton make you hesitate For me, at least,
no; thousand times, mol Where my
youth has trod, my manhood and age shall
march. / am not ashamed to wheel into
the great procession. | love freedom better
than slavery. l will speak her words
will listen to her music; | will acknowledge
her impulses; | will stand beneath her flag
| will fight in her ranks; and when do so,
l shall find myself surrounded by the great,
the wise, the good, the brave, and the noble
of every land.
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24
How to Speak to Children.

1t is usual to attempt the management OF
children either by corporal punishment, or
by rewards addressed to the senses, and not
by words alone There is Cne other means
of government, the power and Importance of
which is little regarded; l refer to the human
voice-the soft, gentle, soothing modulatlons
of the human voice and this seems to me 20
be the more excellent way. A blow may be
inflicted on child accompanied with words
Sd uttered as to counteract entirely its effect
or the parent may use language in the cor
rection of child, not Objectionable in itself,
vet spoken in tone which more than de
feats its influence. Let any one endeavor to
recall the image of a fond mother long since
at rest in heaven. Her sweet smile and ever
clear countenance are brought wildly to
recollection so, also, is her voice-the tones
of her voice and blessed is that parent who
is endowed with pleasing utterance. A
sweet voice is great moral power. if it be
employed wisely. What is it which lulls the
infant to repose? 1t is not an array of mere
words. There is no charm to the untaught
one in mere letters, sylables, and words. 1t
is the sound striking the little ear that sooths
and composes it to sleep. A few notes, how
ever unskillfa1ly arranged, if uttered in a
soft tone, are found to possess magic int1u
ence to quiet and prepare for repose. Think
we that this influence is confined to the era
die? NJ, it is diffused over every age, and
ceases not while the child remains under the
parental roof. Is the boy growing rude in
manner and boisterous in speech? l know
of no instrument so sure to control these ten.
denotes as the gentle tones of mothers
voice. She who speaks to her son harshly,
does but give to his evil conduct the sanction
of her own example. She pours oil on the
already raging flame. In the pressure of
duty We are liable to utter ourselves harshly
to our children. Perhaps threat is express
ed in loud and irritating tone; instead of
allaying the passions of the child. it serves
directly to increase them. Every fretful
expression awakens in him the same spirit
which produced it. So does a pleasant voice
call up agreeable feelings Whatever dispo
siton, therefore, we would encourage in a
child, the same we should manifest in the
tone in which we address it. Anger, severity
of reproof, harsh words, are of all things the
worst. They excite evil passions, lead to
resistance, and become the stimulants of dis
obedience and evil conduct. Speak gently to
| the child
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24

4 RICHMOND paper says that young men
are scarce in that city, and maidens and
widows in search of husbands very plenty
The latter seem to be the most successful. and
the editor. pleading in behalf of tie maidens.
says: /" We do not think, in view of the
great scarcity of men. that it is fair for wild
ows to marry second time, until all the
young maidens have secured husbands The
Legislature ought to attend to this matter,
and protect the interests of young ladies' for
without the aid of legal enactments, the
widows are sure to play the grab game
They will. therefore, have to be restrained by
the strong arm of the law. as was done in the
early colonial history Of Virginia. when the
House of Burgesses passed an act of the verv
character indicated. 1t was found that all
the young men imported into the colony were
at once caught by the widows. by superior
wiles and stratagems, without any chance
being allowed to the modest and retiring
young maidens, so the Legislature took the
matter in hand, and will have to do it again.
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24

PLACERvILLE.- The citizens of Placerville
are lice people, and are we'll represented
by the Weekly Mirror. 1t will be seen bv
the following paragraph, that they are do
ing there just what our people here have
been invited to do. and should do. The
result of their enterprise should stimulate
our citizens:
We learn that some of our citizens have
organized prospecting company for the
purpose of developing some of the numerous
quartz lodges, and we have the assurance
that they have struck rich vein on Pros
pect Hill, short distance east of the Jewish
Synagogue. Go on, gentlemen, you are
bound to succeed. 1t is here, all around
your CITY.
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24

SWAPPING BABY.-A woman went ;n,o
house in Boston. recently, with an infant in
her arms. and asked to stay awhile. as she
was weak and tired. She also asked for
something stimulating. saying that she had
but recently been confined The lady of tbe
house went out to get a glass of ale for the
stranger, and. on returning, found that he-
own baby. which she left asleep in the cradle
had been taken away by her visitor. and q
negro baby left in its stead NOTHING has
been heard of the woman since. and the affair
creates great excitement among interested
parties.
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24

A CORRESPONDENT of the Hartford Press
says Speaking of the President recalls a
speech made by him in Washington soon
after the Inauguration, which we stumbled
upon while looking over back files. repro
duce few specimen sentences: g My notion
is that treason must be made odious. that
traitors must be punished and impoveri. he'd,
their social power broken they must be
made to feel the penalty of their crimes
Hence l say this-the halter to intelligent,
influential traitors. The leaders / would
hang. l hold, too, that wealthy traitors
should be made to remunerate tn ose men who
have suffered in consequence of their crimes.
Let US commence the work. We have put
down these traitors in arms; let US now put
them down in law, in public Judgment, and
in the moral opinion of the world
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24
The Teamster's SolflOquy'

The following "gem' was recently published in
the Geld Hill News:
Now seats himself upon that load of quartz,
This youth to godliness but slightly known;
Thrashes his mules and execrates their hearts;
Curses their eyes, and fercely d-ns his own.
They say the angel who the record keeps
OF all the oaths that other people swear,
Der human frailty sorrowfully weeps,
And ofttimes blots the record with tear.
The imp who keeps the run of teamster's oaths
Swears that unless allowed an extra clerk
He'll tear the page from out the internal book,
And hunt through hell in search oflighter work.
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24
TO INVALIDS

WI HOSE sU F FERINGS
have been protracted from hidden causes
and mal-treatment, and who require
prompt relief to render existence de-
sirable.
DIR. j. PERRAULT, GRADUATE
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF Queens
College, begs to inform patients and
others seeking medical advice that he may
be consulted personally or by letter in all
cases of Nervous and Physical Debil-
ity, and the various disorders arising from
scdentary habits, excess, accident or eli
mate, from 9 A. NJ. to II NJ, and from 2 to
SP. NJ, at his office, Armory Building,
northeast corner Montgomery and Sacra-
mento sts., Rooms Nos. 9, 10 and IL, first
floor up stairs. Entrance on either Mont
gomery or Sacramento streets.
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24
A. S. HALLIDIE & co.
WIRE ROPE MANUFACTURERS.

No, 4I2 Clay street, San Francisco.
MINING COMPANIES and others using rope
lVI informed that Wire Rope is Stronger,
More Durable and Very Much Cheaper than any
other kind of Rope, and it is not affected by atmos-
pherie changes. We manufacture of every length
and size.
Round Wire Rope,
Of IRON and STEEL, for Hosting purposes,
Ferry Ropes and Derrick Guys.
Steel Wire Rope,
For Small Gear and for DERRICK FALL
ROPES, very Durable and Light, with Suitable
Blocks.
Flat Wire Rope,
For Hosting from Mines. Small Sizes for Pump
Belts. GALVANIZED IRON WIRE ROPE, for
STAYS and Guys. IRON AND COPPER WIRE
CORD, for Hanging Window Sashes-Signal
Cords, dc.
Es- And would refer to the many Companies
who are using our Ropes, throughout California
and the adjoining States Lis: of prices, with
strengths, &C., forwarded on application to the
manufacturers. OF
The Shasta courier., 1866-03-24
HoNt 10 Use THE REMEDIES.

n Diseases Of the Dlood Hunors the Face, any
and every part of the BODY Extrac: Sarsapar1
plying to Piiles aad al external Hunors Eruptions
the Improved Rose Wash.
Use the Extract Bucu for all diseases requiring the aid
OF Diurc:c except those of the Urinary Organs such
Gono-rhra and elect; in these use the Extract Buchu
and inject with the Improved Rose Wash.
eg- THESE EXTRACTS HAVE EEEN ADMITTED
TO Use IN TIE UNITED STATES ARMY, and also are
in very general in all the STATE HOSPITALS AND
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS throughout the land, well as
In private practice and considered invaluable
remedies