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MI EDIcAL.
Something New Under the sun.
A New Era in Medicine.

r EFT THE SUFFERING AND DioEhohD
IL read the following;
Let all who have been given up by Doct,ors,
and spoken Of as incurable, read the ioliowhs'
LET nil who can believe facts, and can have
faith Ia evidence. read the following
Know all Men Jpfhese Presents, That on this,
tho twentieth day of June. 10 the year o. our
personally came Joseph Haydock u me; known
us such, and being duly sworn. deposed Us iVi-
lows That he is the sole general asent c ior JUG
United State and dependencies thereoi III
partitions or medicines known as MAbHlELo
PILLS and SALVE. and that the following
certificates are verbatum copies to the pest OF
his knowledge and belief.
Wall Street, New YORK.
DIR. MAoaIFL: take my pen to write you of
nav great relief, and that the awful pain IN my
side has left me at iast-thanks TO your medicine
Oh. doctor, how thankful am that can get
thank YOU again and again. and am sure you
are really the friend OF all sufferers. could
NOT HELM writing to you. and hope you will not
take it amiss, JAhiI i,e n, l EnSi
June |, 1866. ITO AVehue ~
This is to certify that was discharged from
tho army with Chronic Diarrhoa, and have
'''' WILSON HARVEY.
New York. April Z, 1860. ~ fltt street..
The following is an interesting case Of man
employed in an Iron Foundry. who. IN pouring
melted iron into flask that was damp and wet
caused an explosion. The melted iron was
thrown around and on him in perfect rhower,
and he was burnt dreadfully. The, following
Certificate was given to me by him about eight
weeks after the accident: , o
NEW York, Jan. II, 1865.
My name is Jacob Hardy; ! am an iron fonn-
der; / was badly burnt by hot iron in November
last nv burns healed but / had running sore
on my leg that would not heal; | tried Maggiels
Salve, and it cured me in few weeks. This IS
all true, and any body can now see me al jack
j. HARDY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

McCulloch, Notwithstanding the efforts
of interested parties to induce him to
part with, his gold reserve, has steadily
declined The strength Of the present
financial condition of the Treasury shall
be maintained and increased. The gold
held by the government for the greater
intrinsic value Of its SECURITIES, and the
nearer its return to specie basis while
gold continues to flow in from Europe
and the receipts from California are as
large as at present, il is believed all leg
innate demands for it can be easily sup
piled, Notwithstanding the increased
amount held by the government, and
premium reduced osrapidly as Is conslsi,
tent with the public intcrerts. +.
The National Executive Committee OF
the Soldiers and Sailors Union, at
m Getting held last evening, adopted
resolution requesting all soldiers and
sailors attending the Pittsburg Conven-
ton to wear their old corps badges upon
the left lapes of their coats.
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FROM MARYLAND.
Fenian Picnic---So soldiers and Sail
ors Convention.

BALTIMORE, September l3.-The Fe'
Man picnic yesterday was attended by
about 5000 persons. President Roberts
was not there. Gen. O'Neil was present
and made n speech He alluded to the
recent expedition and intimated that the
failure was owing to deception practiced
by high officials of the government. he
depicted very different result the next
time the Fenians should strike blow
Capt. Hines congratulated his hearers
on the growth of public sentiment in
favor of the Fenian cause, and said the
sympathy of the American people was
with them, no matter how the Govern
ment might act.
The soldiers and sailors met yesterday
in mass convention and elected one hun
dred delegates to the Cleveland conven-
tion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

President then retired 70 his seat in the
car.
Marshal Gooding proposed three
cheers for the old flag, three cheers for
johnson and Grant, and three more for
the army and navy. Thesewere given
with much enthusiasm. IS
The revolutionary soldiers came on
board and shook hands with thePresident,
As the train moved of, three cheers were
given by part of the crowd for Presi-
dent Johnson ttAt
The Pittsburg committee of reception
came on board at Steubenville and fin
formed the President that they had been
appointed by the citizens TO escort him
to that city. 1t consisted of Hon: r.
Mcknight, Col. McElroy, Col. Kerr,
Major Duncan and others.
BuRGETTsTowY, Pa, Sept 23 -The
President was here warmly welcomed by
DR.. Bradley in neat speech, to which
he responded, saying that il the people
shall do do their dutysall the States Will
soon be in happy accord. lie invoked
them to consider the question before the
country, and so act as TO prevent the
powers of the government from beng
absorbed in one branch OF 1t.
He further addressed the crowd. and
was not only listenedto with attention
but was repeatedly cheered.
When about eight miles from Pittsburg
the train halted, when Mr.. G. McCabe
approached the President on the plat,
form, saying; 81 ought not to be, afraid
to shake hands with you, for l have
shaken hands with President Washing
ton. His principles love, and love
you because you advocate his principles.
The President thanked him, and en-
tered into a brief but pleasant cohyersa-
ton with him.
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SINGULAR.

A woman died of cholera in ST. Louis,
Missouri, last Monday, whose finger had
been previously amputated, and was
preserved in liquor, On her death bed
she earnestly requested her husband to
have the finger placed in the coffin with
her corpse The husband last Wedues-
day had the body disinlerred for the
purpose of complying with her wish
Soon after he was attacked with cholera
and died the same night
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THE PRESIDENT.

The President has canvassed the North
and West, and made profound impress
sion. On the stump he has proven him
self invincible. The circumstances OF
the hour Justify his course. lie has
shown that he is not afraid of radicalism,
either at Washington or in the country.
He has met that fell spirit and awed it
He has had succession of ovations
The approaching elections will increase
his strength, and render impeachment
imnnasihle
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FROM CAIRO.
Rescued From Drowning-A Brave
Colored Man.

CAIRO, Sept l3.-As the steamer Ten
nessee was about to depart for johnson.
vile last night, lady and infant child
fell overheard, and when lights were pro-
cured the mother was discovered holding
the child above the water, while her own
head was almost covered. Comprehend.
ing the necessity for immediate action,
as the lady would not catch a rope, Nat,
Embers, n colored freedman belonging
to the steamer, bravely struggled and
supported the drowning woman until the
yawl was brought Capt. Priest, super
intendent of the line to which the Ten
nessee belongs, made Nat a present on
the spot and the citizens here are get.
ting up a testimonial to be presented
to him on the return of the boat
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PRUDENTIAL.

The Cincinnati Gazette, fearful that
the Radicals would insult the President
at that place, and thus damage their
cause, advised them to hear him through,
for the alleged reason that the more he
said the more be would ipjure himself
The result will demonstrate that they
committed great political mistake when
at other places they insulied him.
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GEN. BUELL..
The Smithland (Ky.) Times, has

The Smithland Ky Times, has this
reference 10 Gen. BUELL.;
We had the pleasure of meeting Gen.
DoN CARLOS BUELL., after a silence OF
nearly four years, when we used TO meet
the General in Louisville, We went
down on the Nashville, and had long
and pleasant interview with the old hero,
and stauuch Democrat He has pur-
chased an iron furnace at Paradise, Ky.
and was here endeavoring to buy some
barges of SAM GREEN. The General IS
all right for our party and the Philadel.
phia Convention We like BUELL., and
always did.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
OUR ROUTES.

We are now making arrangements 10
extend all the routes on the PUBLIC
LrpGrR, and add new ones IN the SUI
burhs. by which we hope to be able 10
supply all who may wish to take a 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 iac'
known at our counting room. Our CIR
culation has been Of late so great as TO
make the paper reach some portions oil
the city at very late hour. We nave
made arrangements TO overcome TINS oy
ordering faster machinery, which we are
now expecting daily, and on its arrival
the paper will be served at an carrier
bonr At MI points within the city and
suburbs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

G6s- The TolkJfeund, Of Vienna,
which is the official organ in the Austrian
capital, has a curious piece Of news,
namely That the Pope is to give up
Rome as the capital of Italy, preserving
TO himself the Vatican and St Peter 5,
while venetia is given over to the Papaey
as temporal property, Austria preserving
the right of garrison in the quadrilateral,
and holding the ports of Malamoceo for
her feet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15
NOSES.

BROwNLow has ordered elections to be
held in thirteen counties of the State for
members of the Legislature. This move
ment is not without its significance The
noses which are wrathfully turned up at
Andy JOHNSON have been counted, per
haps, andfound to constitute majority
of those who have passes to vote. 1t
may turn out that these noses are not
quite sufficient.
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From Nashville.

NASHVILLE, September l3-Thirteen
new cases of cholera are officially re-
ported, and iwo deaths.
Governor Brownlow has issued a pro-
clamation ordering elections, under the
new franchise law, in eighteen counties,
for members of the Legislature.
Ida Neiman, a prostitute, committed
suicide at FIVE clock this afternoon, by
leaping into the Cumberland river from
the railroad bridge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15
MARRIED.

.MUSSO- GROVES.-0n the evening of the
18th. by the Rev. DIR. Steadman, at the resi-
dence OF the hride's father, MIR. Joseph Muse
Jr.. and Miss Maggie ID. Groves, all of this city
May no clouds obscure the happiness of the
newly welded pair, no storm disturb their tran
quillity, and no tears be shed but those Of JOY.
Mas their future be as bright as the MONDAY
sun, as beautiful as the silvery moon. and as
peaceful as the mesnderine stream, flowing on
in an uninterrupted channel to an eternity OF
l1;sa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

b6S- The London Era deyotes eonsid.
cradle ofits space each week to discus
sion of blind Tons musical talent 1t
pronounces his feat of playing three diff
ferent tunes at the same time, "a task
beyond civilization, sane people gener-
ally, and the entire white family"
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nep.. The scene of the battle of Sadowa
is being visited by the cholera. There
are not more than few thousands of in
habitants in the whole district, and Of
those 200 died in few days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

Berthe census of Mobile, just com
pleied, gives a population of 4O,9O2, an
increase of over II, 900 since 1869. The
negroes number ,405. OF Mobile sol
diers in the rebel army, 3l5 were killed,
III died Of disease, aud 252 we're per
manently disabled.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

pG- Reports of short cotton crops con.
tinue. The heavy rains are causing a
new growth and prevent the old from
maturing Many planters cannot raise
money to pay the three cent tax per
pound. The estimated crop is reduced
fully oue-fourth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

b4rThe Russian army at present is
constituted as follows First active army,
SOS, 67O men; second active (Caueasus)
army, l27, s25 men; reserves, etc, 1872
$50 men, or a total Of /, l35, 975, in add
ton to which there are IFS, $40 COssaeks
liable IN servo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

ravages Of the grasshoppers as very de-
structivc. Their course is east and
south. They have penetrated Western
Kansas, and are this side of Fort Kear-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

Ia The Neir Free Press, of Vienna,
publishes slightly sensational piece Of
intelligence from Berlin, being nothing
less than news Of the approaching be-
,rothal Of the Prince Imperial Of France
with the eldest daughter Of the Prince
ROYAL of Prussia
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DIED.

CARR.-At his residence in this city, on the
evening If the 18th inst, Mr.. G.. Walls Carr, in
the SD year of his age.
@COWLEY In this county, on the lOth inst.
Mr.. J. j. Cowley. native of the Isle OF Man.
NOTWITHSTANDING l4th, Carrie c.. only
daughter of j. and Elizabeth Downs. aged two
years and Two months.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

ANDREWS The friends and acquaintance
of NJ. E. Andrews are respectfully invited to al
tcud his funeral from the residence of Mrs.
Prince, No. 9OMonroe street, on this. Saturday
afternnnn at 5 O'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-15

B9- The jOurneymen bricklsyers Of
ST Joseph have asked for an advance Of
wages from $ 50 to Sc per day and At
q meeting declined to continue work Al
the former price
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LA DIE, .

Miss ANNIEDILLINGHA NJ. Leading Lady
Miss LOU. ELDRIDGE FIRST Old oman.
Mrs. Gil ESTER, Second Old woman,
Miss LILLIAN ELDRIDGE, Second Sou
brette and Walking Lady ,r.u..
Miss ALICE RAMON, Second Walking
Lady.
Miss LEILA WATKINS, ----.
Miss WESTERN, -.
mir. Tannehill being sick, / am unable 70 get
the roles these two ladies are to play.-MAN-
AGER.)
Captain T. U. TIDMARSH. Manager OF the
front part of the house..
Signor OLIVIERA. Lender OF the orchestra
Mr. GEORGE GRAIN and Mr. BuhloN'
Scenic Artists. NJ.
Mr.. ALEXANDER and Assistants. Ma
chinists and Property Makers.
Mr.. N. V. GRACE, Treasurer.
The Opera House will be opened on MON
DAY NIGHT. the 17th lost. The hrst Star oil
the season
4 II
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT YRS

NHINA, GLASS AND QUEENsWARE.A At
I MS Main st. VOORHEES, Patrick. -
nFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF "A
~ south Memphis Lodge. you are ~
hereby notified TO appear at the Hall Of AE
the South Memphis Lodge. corner Mad
ison and Second streets. promptly at o'clock
this evening, for the purpose of paying last
tribute of respect TO our late Brother, Nj. Il.
Andrews Members of sister Lodges and tran
sient Brethren in good standing are fraternaily
Invited TO participate. Carriages IN attendance.
Bo order of W. NJ.
IL Is. X. PUILEN, see y.
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hNDEhOON AZ va .
DEAR SIR:
We would respectfully call your attention to
our card above. Having been long engaged in
the Grocery and Cotton FactoraRe business in
this place. with superior facilities for the trans
action of the same, and an intimate knowledge
Of the wants of the planting community, we
feel confident we can conduct your business 10
your advantage and entire satisfaction. Our
GROCERY DEPARTMENT, with the in
creased facilities at our command. together
with our long experience in the trade, we can
guarantee 10 our friends and customers full
and varied stock, which will enable us at all
times to gu their orders promptly and at the
lowest market rates. One of our house will
devote his entire time and attention 10 the sale
of COTTON. Having thorough knowledge
Of the same. and being sellers only. we can at
all times obtain the highest market prices. We
are prepared TO make advances on Cotton con-
signed 10 US. All consignments of Cotton Wlll
be covered with Insurance in our open policy,
unless otherwise ordered. By astrict attention
to business, We trust TO merit acOntinuance oil
the liberal patronage already extended us.
Soliciting a share Of your business, we remain,
Very Respectfully.
ANDERSON, GAY * BUGHEk..
MEMPHIS. 1ENN., September I, 1866. -
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DIR. MAGGIEL,s PILLS
Zach Box Contains Twelve Pills.


ONE PILL Is A DOSE.
M. NoTIcE.-None genuine without the en-
graved trade mark around each pot or box.
signed by DOCTOR J. MAGGIEL, New YorE,
TO counterfeit which is felony.
10 Sold by all respectable Dealers in Med
ieines throughout the United States and Cana
das. at % cents per box or pot. 4-l4g
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AMusE M ENrs.
TIE GREENlAw OPERA HOUSE

To the ladies and Gentlemen Of Mem
phis: ~
ladies AND. GENTS in lN ,,Iii2 ,u;,I
| 4 cling TO the public the Company which VIII
appear at the Greenlaw Opera House.
On Monday Evening Next, the 18th inst.
III being found impossible to open before thaD,
take pleasure in saying that do SO win we
most entire confidence that II VIII SUSTAIN w ~,
different roles placed before IT, win c,cu,a o "
toe profession and satisfaction 10 YOU c.onanv
icajjy Il Is greater than any other COMPANY
ever placed upon the Memphis stage; artis,,
cally il is OF very high order, and soc,niy ~ 10
composed If ladies and gentlemen. Inc ~,
chestra. led by 9iiyiera. sa me afIaht ~ he
of talented Musicians, unparalleled III IN, inH
South, With the exception of Mr.. jonni IN III
and myself. all are new TO Memphis, anu i Ivy,
consequently some embarrassment NJ MINUS MN
themselves AMONGST entire s.rahhI;e eh all who
deserve il invariably receive at the hands OF tne
Memphis people. will. know: pe ACCORDED 70
these ladies aud gentlemen. Aided by Captalli,
Tidmarsh, the establishment will be conduc!eu
with the most rigid proprfety. and everything
done TO render your visits agreeable ana IN
structive.
With these remarks we trust our new enter
prise to your patronage and support, ana u
now remains TO be seen if so noble an enter
prise as Mr.. G reenlaw has devised and compile
ted. shall be n success or failure; A.
The Stars engaged are among ,ne hrst IN inc
country and will appear in rapid succession.
Permit me, Ladies and Gentlemen, to ask
your attention to the appended list of the Com
PANS +. A. TANNEHlLL.
F.. A. TANNEHILL, Lessee.
Mr.. JOHN Hull and Mr.. TANNEHlLL,
MIR. j. b. CUKRAN. First Old Man.
Mr. IA. K. JOHNSON. Second Old Man..
Mr. JoEN b. WILTON, Eccentric and First
Mr., ". L. MELVILLE. Second Comedy and
Dialect Parts.
Mr.. j. II ROGERS, Heavy Business.
Mr.. w. CHESTER, Stage Manager and Gen
Mr.. ". CROOK, General Business.
Mr.. JAS. KEETh. General Business,
Mr.. N. V. BRAYERE, Walking Gentleman
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FROM WASHINGTON.

The Specie in the Treasury.
wAsHrxUroS, September l3-setretsry
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pa News from the plains reports the
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j. R. ANDERSON. J. ". GAY. H. N. BUGHER.
ANDERSON, GAY d BUGHER.
Cotton Factors, GrocerS,
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
No. 338 Front Street,
Corner Of Union,
MEMPHIS..-~................~.TE EN- I
No. a35 Front Street,

MENPHIs, TENN, September /, 1896.
We have this day associated with us in bust
ness Mr.. II. NJ. Bugher, under the name and
style Of Anderson, Gay and Bugher.
ANDERSON & GAY.
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WHAT THE PATIENTS SAY OF
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Extracts from Various Letters.
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! Have Over 200 Such Testimonials

j MAGGIEL'S PILLS AND SALVE are al
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New-York tribune., 1866-05-02
SUICIDE HN CENrEAL PARK.
An Unlnswn Woman Filings Herself inte the
Lake-Coroner's Inquesf.

An inquest was yesterday held at the Central Park
Police House in Fifth ave. body Of unknown
woman aged about % years. From the evidence 1t wo"d
appear that on Monday afternoon Mrs Eliza Bennett who
EMPLOYED IN the ladies' saloon the Ike in Central Psr
al the point where the boats oored heard sp 10 inc
water and on going 20 ascertain the found the de-
She xpressed no wish TO be rescued out
tie cries Of Mrs having attracted the ateson OF
gentleman who passing and aborer Ids
drowning woman was got in an ipsensbe eondition
She was conveyed the soon and medical aid al ones
sent for hat ali efforts 70 proved useless On
the bank near where FIRST was found h'r
cloak and hood from this fact is believed that sho MAST
have committed suicide verdict in accordance with tho
facts was rendered BY the jury
The deceased apparently native OF Germany stout
bui with light bue ewes and brown hair. The physician
was Of the opinion she pregnant She was dressed ia
calico dress with small figure cotton drawers cbem'se
night gown white cotton stockings and leather aoed boots
On one Of the fingers OF the left hand black hngerrg
her ears jet earrings set in god and gold
on which were he initials "a D. NJ H." The body VIII -
by Coroner for day or two and not e'ai"s
viii then be buried at the expense OF the city.