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POOR RENEpEK.

s. An exchange remarks that since his
defeat everybody is against the unfortu'
nate General BRNEDEK of the Austrian
army, and no stories are thought too bad
to circulate about him, The latest re-
port is that BENEDEK, who is large
landed proprietor in Bohemia,ato AVOID
passing over his property and thus IN
hiring it, before the battle of Sadowa,
marched large portion of his army by
long circnit, so that they arrived on
the field completely exhausted. Whether
this report is true or not, it will be hard
to ascertain. 1t is, however, but one OF
hundred stories circulating to BENE-
pEK's discredit. The German war, 1t
seems. is like our own. As soon as
General fails and is down, it is the signal
for all sorts Of people to strike him.
Success there, as here, is the only test OF
military merit.
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The American Nero.

The Washington correspondent Of that
radically pious and piously radical sheet,
the New York Independent is deter
mined to make Stanton fish, or cut bait
In speaking of the New Orleans riot, he
says: Mr Stanton, who was so bold
during the war, is trembling with fear
and remorse in the shadow Of his Office.
o The secret Of his conduct is
this; he was brutal during the war, OF be
is timeserving now, and he is afraid to
leave the company Of the President So
long as he stands with Mr.. johnson he is
sure Of protection against the Copper
heads, who hate him. Can Congress. or
the Radicals outside Of il, protect him 2
| suppose not Mr.. Stanton perceives
the fact, and means 10 save himself from
prosecution. IL he can-caring more for
the immediate present than for the fu-
ture"
We are inclined to believe that the In
dcpendeNfs correspondent gives the true
reason Of Stanton clinging 80 determin-
eddy 10 his ofice. It is fear and remorse
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THE nLn HYPoCRITE.

The hypocracy exhibited by the Radi-
Gals in denouncing Mr.. JOHNSON for re-
tanning Mr.. DAVIS in prison, is but one
of the phases which that bad party
assumes to carry on its desperate pro-
sramme They do not wish to see the
prisoner at large They hate him too
much They would smile to read dis
match at their breakfast tables annonn-
cing the death of that outraged man.
The crushing Of his bones would be
music TO their ears Oh, no, it is for no
consideration for him that the New York
Tribune regards his imprisonment "as
swindling farce and cheat" 1t is for
no sympathy with his suferings that
GREELEY offers 20 go on his bond u is
for quite another purpose. 1t is hardly
consistent to call the President a rebel"
so long as be keeps the prince Of rebels
in q dungeon That is the point Let
Mr.. JOHNSON, as he ought long since to
have done, open his prison door, and We
shall hear a howl that will shake the
foundations of the earth. 1t is bad
thing to keep that man in confinement,
for whatever ASDREW JOHNSON may do
for the South, the reflection that its peo-
ME are being punished through him, will
impair any gratitude they may feel. But
the Radicals are playing the hypoerite
in cIamoring for his release.
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A GREAT VINE.

Mr.. JAMES SHAcKELPoRD day before
Yesterday, says the Meridian Messenger,
gathered and pressed from one grape
vine 70 gallons of jniee, and had 40
pounds of grapes not pressed That is
a remarkable vine, and difficult to beat
1t is seven years old, and ia never trim
med, and spreads over much ground, ii
it have opportunity. tits small blue
grape, is very thick, well filed clusters
Mr.. S knows no name for it Has cult
rated il successfully for many years
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Important Proclamation by the
Pe President. 49,.

\
| WAsnlxcToN, August 1.-THE follow
ing has been issued BY the President o
the United States of America; 81
7u A PROCLAMATION g ta-
WHEREAS, A war is existing in the Re
public of Mexico, aggravated By foreign
military Intervention; and whereas, tne
limited States, in accordance with then
settled habits and policy, are neutra
mower in regard to the war which thus
aflicts the Republic of Mexico, and
whereas, it has become known that one
of the belligerents in the SAID war,
namely. the Prince Macmillan, who as
serts himself to be Emperor in Mexico,
has issued decree in regard to the port
Of Matamorhs and other Mexican ports,
which are in the occupation and posses.
sion of another of the said belligerents,
namely. the United States of Mexico,
which decree is in the following words :;
THE port of Matamoros and all those
of the northern frontier which have with
drawn from the obedience TO the Govern
ment are closed to foreign and coastinngg
traffic during such time as the laws OF
their Empire shall not be therein rein
stated . h..l -.
ARTICLE 2. Merchandise proceeding
from said ports, on arriving at any other
where the excise of the Empire Is col
lected shall pay the duties on importa..
tion. introduction and consumption, and
on satisfactory proof Of contravention
shall be irremissibly conhscated. Our
Minister of Treasury is charged with the
punctual execution of this decree. Given
at Mexico this 9th day July, 1866 and
WHEREAS, The decree thus decided by
declaring belligerent blockade unsup.
norted by competent military or naval
force is in violstioniof the neutral rights
of the United States, as defined by the
law of nations as we'll as of the treaties
existing between the United States OF
America and the aforesaid United States
of Mexico
Now. therefore, l., Andrew johnson,
President of the United States, do hereby
proclaim and declare that the aforesaid
decree is held, and will be held by the
United States, to be absolutely null and
void as against the Government and citi-
zens of the United States, and that any
attempt which shall be made to enforce
the same against the Government or citi-
zens of the United States will be disal-
lowed In witness whereof, ! have
bereunto set my hand and caused
the seal ofthe United Statesto be affixed.
Done at the city OF Washington, the l7th
day Of August, in the year Of our Lord
1866, and of the Independence Of the
United States Of America the ninety
first ANDREW JOHNSON
By the President;
W. Fl. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
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FRUITs or GENIUS.

VIoToR HUGO, il seems, has made the
fortune of his publishers. They retired
from trade short time ago, having
cleared from HUGo's more recent works
$3.50. 900. The printer Of these works
succeeds them, and it is said is in nego-
tiation with The great author for his last
novel, called " Ninety-Three, for which
a copyright of 100000 is to be paid.
HUGO is rich too, and although be may
write about "93," shows that he is d
most excellent judge how TO look out for
number one. IN nals.s
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THE GREAT MAN.

Judge HOWELL, of New Orleans, has
become famous. He is out, says the
N O. Times, in lengthy address TO
the loyal people of the country. AS
President pro tenn he apologies for the
vampire Convention, and urges, with
Gen. BAIRD, that if that body had legal
right to remodel the State Constitution
it ought to have been protected lift had
not, its proceedings would simply be a
piece of harmless pleasantly, and
could form no excuse for the official
manning and massacre Of its members.
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CHOLERA an Sc ADAMS STREET.

When the cholera visited this eonti-
nent in 1898 it ragged with frightful IA
tality in the city of Halifax, Nova
Scotia. While other physicians we're
losing their hundreds Of patients, oae
alone seemed successfully to battle with
the disease. Out Of seven hundred and
fity.seven cases, he only lost nineteen;
and of those who used his remedy as a
prerenfire, not single one was ever at
tackled with the disease. A few drops Of
this medicine taken daily arms the sys-
TEN to successfully repel the scOurge.
| have the remedy prepared from his
formula for sale at my store, No. ~
Adams street. near Main Orders from
the country win be promptly forwarded.
JAS T. LE GuERE, 800
Apothecary and Chemist, A
auls-lm No. SO Adams st.
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prisiug. Especially is this the case on
the line of the railroad Our neighbor-
ing town of Batesville has several large
storehouses approaching completion, and
many more in contemplation, and the
energetic business men of that place are
driving o lively trade. The new depot
to be established will shortly assume the
proportions Of thriving place, as we
hear of several storehouses to be erected
by enterprising citizens. sardis is
making gigantic strides towards metro
politan importance, and with the well
known enterprise of her citizens, 1t viii
be difficult matter for any Of its rivals
to keep up with it. From many other
sections Of Mississippi we have similar
,ooo,,ts '.l
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THE WHITE HOUSE.

When, says a contemporary, the torch
was applied by unholy hands to the
White Honse where WASHINGTON was
married, and where he spent many a day
the old arm chair in which be used to SIT
was carried of and found its way tC
Philadelphia. 1t was recovered, how
ever, BY JoBS S. WATKINS, f q Of Bal
timore. who has sent it on us way ic
Gen. LEE, at Lexington.
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DRY GOODS.
ELsON BR o 81
Mammoth Cheap Store,
207 Main street,
MEMPHIS......................a..TEN
THE BALANCE or OUR sTccK
M II y T'-s B E y LID ,
And in order to sell it Immediately we have
made such
IMMENSE REDUCTIONS

As will warrant its sale within the next tive
| 4fH weeks lf
| 8!
n ok AT THE PRICES OF A FEW AR.
| ticles given below. and then give us a call
and satisfy Yourselves that
W. 49,. porna - a.u ch..n
we arc oouh" TO Seii SheaP.
Calieoes. fast colors. l5c per yard.
Bed Ticaing. 20 TO 40 cents per yard.
Brown Donrstics, 10 and 30 cents per yard.
"a. i0-4 and ia Sheetings. at reduced prices.
Jaconets, 2J cts. per yard, worth so cts per y'd
Plain Swiss, Zoe. per ward, worth soc. per yard
Checked Muslin. at SOC. Der yard, worth Soc.
Nainsooks. brilliant Marseilles, and other
white goods, at fully one half less, than the
came can be bought in this city. l83
Alchemy. and other goods for Waists, at from
6Oc to 81 Is per yard
MarseileJ Cub Coverllds, for. 81 % to So. and
upwards ~ :. 30 *
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QUESTIONABLE.

The Citizen says: Gen. grant said
one day last week in conversation With
a friend, that it Is perfectly useless ex-
pense for England TO Keep q Minister at
Washington while SEWARD remains our
Secretary of State SEWARD is better
servant of England than any direct Eng
lish agent could be. He has no other
ambition than to serve her interests,
and peryerts all the powers ofhis posi-
ton TO this end.
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DRoUTH IN GEORGIA.

The Rome Courier says the drouth
continues with no immediate prospect Of
abatement. In many places the early
corn is ruined. Through this and the
adjoining counties it now seems impos-
sible that there will be half crop raised,
The cotton crop also is obliged to be
short, and apprehensions are nov being
felt that it will be almost entirely cut of.
Heaven have mercy upon us
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that makes him stick 50 closely to John
SON The President should shake him
off, as well as that other disg5Ace to the
American character-Judge Holt, Of the
Military Bureau. He can never be
warmed up to by Democrats, so long as
he retains those two infamous characters
about him. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-20

D6Tbe brilliant success of the Phila-
delphia Convention has astonished the
Radicals They now cheer on the per,
pose Of the Southern loyalists to hold a
convention at the same place on the bird
Of September By all means let it as
semble for the sake Of contrast.
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HELMBOLD'S
Fluid Extract OF Sarsaparilla,

HIGHLY CONCENTRATED.
One bottle equivalent in strength 20 one gallon
Of the Syrup Of Detection.
Itrcaches the seat Of the disease Immediately.
exDelling all humors Ofthe blood. aud
BeautifyinG the Complexion.
These articles, being OF such strength. inc
dose is exceedingly small. From this fact, II y
used In the United States Army Hospitals and
public Sanitary Institutions throughout the
land. 800. ..ll.
nS- Sold By AL Druggists exeryWheres
So ASK for Helmbold'H. Take no other
So Cut ont the Advertisement and send Tor
Il. and b. this means avoid counterfeit.
mario-sayi6 -iy1s-lyin
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aeA. We regret, says the Charleston
Courier, TO announce the decease of.Mrs'
JoHS C. CALHOUN, the widow Of South
Carolina's great statesman, at Pendle,.
ton, S. G., on the night of the 18th OF
July. Lllf.l u .LlEll VI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-20

e3- An aged negro, on the witness
stand 10 the Henrico county court, Va
on Monday week, evinced such ignorance
of the days Of the week, that the exsmin-
ing magistrate asked If she knew what
day of the week it was "To-day's Mon
day, sir" How do you know "Ksse
we draw our rstions to-day, dsts how
know it's Monday"
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SIGNS OF THRIFT.

The Pamela Star has an encouraging
account of the progress Of that section
Of country. Hardly, it says, a cross
road in any direction is without the
.onnd Of the hammer of workmen en-
g,ged on buildings Of some description,
Mix the numerous villages exhibit a
shirt of go-ahesdstiveness truly sur
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s6- One hundred and Twelve thous-
and dollars were realized at Savannah,
Georgia, not long since, on d lot OF shot
and she'll, broker cannon, Geld and siege
pieces collected from Georgia battle
fields.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-20

pas- WIN. +. HOFFMAN, editor OF the
Little Rock Gazette, died in that place
on the 18th inst, of consumption de
had been long connected With that jour
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=sa
DIED.

MARSH. : Mr.. David Marsh. aged forty
years, died at his residedce. corner Of Hill and
Alabama streets, Of spopleKy. on. Sunday.
August 18th. r H tn
The friends and acquaintances of the de-
ceased and family are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral from his residence, corner Of
Hill and Alabama streets, this day Monday
at FIVE o'clock. a
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NO GIFT ENTERPRISE!
.vg Oh
ANY OTHER swINDLEII
Missouri and Kentucky State
ana Havana Lotteries.
ONLYLEGAL LOTTERIES In U. S.

rI,HEY ARE DRAWN UNDER STATE
Il Charters: have been drawniof over FORTY
bonds must be and are deposited with o. s.
Collector as Security.
The prizes are drawn in public by two sworn
Commissioners appointed by the state.
Must be drawn iftickets art sold or not.
PRIZES ALL CASH!
There are two State DraWiDss each day. and
two Havana Drawings each month.
chase Of 1ickris. afrfr. Gql
Onc-halt the Tickets arc Primes. ,l-
Prizes paid ON day " purchase.
Tickets - 10 So according % scheme.
fTizes 81 10 slOlooN according 90 scheme.
Scheme, Circulars and Explanations, can be
Obtained q Geo. w. Van Noasi. Sole Agent.
No. 20Gayoso street. between Main and Shelby.
GEO. W. VAN NOAS1,
aull-lm Box $50 Memphis Post 0fhee.
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nE- In Iowa, recently, two husbands
traded wives, one giving the other $500
to boot The citizens don't like that
style, and drove the husband who re-
eeived the boot" from the county With
his new wife. The other couple yet re-
main l.n.f.. .H..r
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From Phila delphia.

PHILADELPHIA, August 10 The South
ern Radicals will hold their convention
in the National Hall, one OF the largest
buildings in the city. sand 20
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HELMBOLD'S
FLUID Elk TRACT BU CH q

cures Sravel and Dropsical Swellings existing
IL Mr.. Women, or Children IN fact. ALL
DISEASES requiring the aid Of Diurctic. IL
1 the greatest Tonic and Diuretic known-per-
fectly safe, pleasant in taste and od0r. and I'M
mediate in its action.
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p@ The Richmond, Va, Enquirer
vives currencv 10 a story that freedman

gives currency to q story that freedman
lately applied to zone Of the attaches Of
that Office, offering to bind himself for
life to anybody with the privilege Of
logging whenever the owner saw Fl,
and the only return the negro demanded
was care, clothing and food.
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HelmbOld's Extract Of Buehu.

will cure ell diseases Of the Kidneys and Blad-
der, Cures Pain or Weakness in the Back,
Structures, etc. cnres Weak Nerves, Loss OF
Memory, Trembling. Dimness Of Vision.
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HFIMBOLD
Fluid Extract of Buchu

Is n pure fluid extract. not a weak tea or infu-
sion. IL the one thing ncedfnl for ali com
plaints incident 70 Females. For particulars.
send for Circular.
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The writer reluctantly inserts the above, and
would not do 50 were he not a stranger 70 many {;
and concludes By stating the names Of his arti-
cies, and the diseases for which they have been
rsed By many thousands, with complete success.
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CITIZENS OF MEMPHIS

Who wish to give our medicines trial-who
believe that Practising Physicians can give
them satisfaction, who are willing TO patroIize
home nstitutions-who believe that home
names sound as sweetly as any other-and who
do not believe in ondemning.eyerything.m ade
here--send to your nearest Druggist, or to the
following Houses for any Of the Great South
ern Preparations that you may need. For
sale by J. =. DR0MGO0LE * CO.,
g. W. JONES j CO..
ano2n, Memnhis Tenn
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I'VE do not like TO advertise worthless wares,
or articles calculated to deceive. our readers; ;
bold, whom we have known for years. gradually
extend his advertising from year 70 year until
he becomes the largest advertiser in the United
States, we are satisfied that the statements IN
regard to his articles must be correct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-20

From the Eyening Bulletin, Philadelphia.
"When on visit 10 the city Of New York,
few days since, was induced 70 call on our old
friend and townsman, Mr.. III. 4. Helmbold,
Druggist, 594 Broadway, New York. His store
any kind we have ever had the pleasure Of
viewing, and so extensive. being 81 feet front,
FIVE stories in hight. and over 300 feet deep. II
indeed affords Us much pleasure to know that
dence Of the merits Of his articles = as in our
whole business experience We have not known
Of the success of any articles without merit
advertising merely bringing the name before
the people" t.r0 ft r.,I
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Notice to the Public.

IN THE YEAR 1916, THE WRITER EN-
Il barked in the drug business in the. CITY Of
Philadelphia, and while thus engaged made
several experiments in regard 10 the most de-
sirable mode Of preparing Fluid Extrkts. My
efforts being successful-the articles being APP
paved and used by The Medical iaculty-I was
DESTROYS of placing them before the public, but
hesitated for some time before concluding 70 re-
sort to newspaper advertising, knowing oil the
prejudces that existed in the minds of many
against using advertised Medicines or Nostrun's.
but through the advice Of friends and those who
had used them this objection was overcome.
After eighteen years exertiOns, commencing
in small way. the popularity Of my articles
has extended to all parts of the United states,
and widely throughout foreign countries-and
this in the face of much opposition. Every
means has been resorted to by unprincipled
dealers since their merit and success have been
known-suoh as advertising larger bottles at
less prize, censuring all other preparations, and
even copying my Observation-Disclosures l am
happy to state that out of the many who have
resorted TO this, none have been successful.
My object in this notice is to make facts
known to the public and respectable dealers,
believing, after so many years exertions, that
the Druggists will discountenance such pro-
ceedings, and that the reputation Of my articles
may not be damaged by the use OF inferior or
spurious ones.
Knowing that many may read this article
who are unacuuainted with me, | append n few
remarks from those ofmy native city. and whose
names are known in all parts of the world
Being personally acquainted with Mr., Ii, L:
Hemlbold il affords me pleasure in stating L
have been most favoraby impressed with his
energy and integrity, and gratihed at his sue
cess" MM. WEiGHIMAh,
Firm of Powers x Weightman,
Ninth and Brown streets, PHILADELPHIA.
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HEADS OF ALL FAMILIES

Buy the " Great Southern Preparations"
Buy the Great Southern Preparations
Buy the Great Southern Preparations"
Buy the Great Southern Preparations"
They merit esteem and confidence
They merit esteem and confidence.
tl They merit esteem and confidence.
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REID DIARRHEA REMEDY
VOMRIxNG AND CRAMPS

Who wishes to use the best and most perfect
Diarghea Medicine now before the public.
every bottle of which will cure case, should
at once purchase the Red Diarrhea Remedy.
Every Bottle gives Satisfaction. fi
Every Bottle gives Satisfaction. et
Every Bptfle gives Satisfaction ,lH.
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WAsHIxGToN, August 1.-THE follow.
ing has been issued BY tie President Of
the United States of America; D
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-20

As will warrant its sale within the next two
t4t weeks. flT W.
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~ III 1t cures Diarrhea for One Dollar.
II cures Diarrhea for One Dollar.
Ii cures Diarrhea for One Dollar.
PALE a ND EEEBLE

Patients who have used so many Disrrhea pre-
parations without benefit. should send immedi-
ately and get bottle of the Red Diarrhea Rem
edy Ii Is exceedingly pleasant, contains no
powerful astringents, imparts tone and strength
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Do not censurB before you buy il,
First procure one hottie and try ii.
If it is prepared in the South by class Of
Physicians, does that detract from its purity
and excellence? Do you prefer frigid adven-
turers and quacks 10 torrid aequaintances and
tried physicians? Are not the people Of the
South competent to prepare honest and reliable
medicines for family use?