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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
A Nan Confined in q Saltpetre Cave for
2T0 DAYS.

The people at Parkers Gap, Tennes-
see, were much alarmed yesterday morn
ing by rumor that there was a human
being in an old saltpetre cave near the
Gap-supposed to be the same cave Wis
tied by Col Bingham, while on picket
The Colonel failed to explore it on ac-
count Of noxious vapors issuing from the
opening
The ladies', God bless EN-, ever ready
20 respond to the call of humanity, hur-
ried 70 the rescue, but their united efforts
were insufficient 20 extricate the sufferer.
Surgeon Marks, Medical Director Of this
Division, and Surgeon Powers, Of the
ARTILLERY corps, were sent for, and after
a great deal Of labor the poor fellow was
taken from his living tomb.
He was recognized as John Harrison,
Jr. II is supposed that this unfortunate
man was deposited in the cave about the
middle of last August by his father, who
was connected with the mining and nitre
bureau of the c. S A, and that he has
remained there ever since
When taken out, he was entirely hel p
less and speeches., and although youth
full, was entirely destitute Of hair and
teeth. he will not be able to tell the tale
Of his horrible sufferings for years, How
be sustained existence in that dark,
unfathomed cave" for three-quarters OF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
From New York.

NV YORK, May lS.-StepLens con-
tinues to receive large numbers of visitors
of the Roberts and Sweeney factions.
He expects to start on his tour through
the States on Thursday.
Cotton, a shade frmer, 36c; Flour,
dull aud unsettled, l5c lower; whiskey,
50 &c; pork, $50 Is; money, steady, 4
to 5; sterling, 81; gold, 300.
The steamer Manhattan, from Vera
Cruz, brings S225,OOO in specie. The
shipment of specie to Europe tomorrow
will probably not be less than So, 900, 600.
The Posts Washington special says
the Committee on Ways and Means have
decided that the sugar made from sor-
ghum shall be added to the free list
A single sale of gold on Government
account is reported to have been made
this afternoon TO the amount of 81 800
600, at 1903.
A Washington special says the Judici-
AIRY Committee have had tie vote on
Stevens proposition to pay a duty on
cotton.
The President has decided to order all
white volunteers TO be mustered ont
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
From Washington.

: WASHINGTON, May lS.-The Senate has
receded from its amendment to fix the
time aud place for holding United States
Circnit Courts. The bill passed author
Using the Chief Justice TO call an extra
session of the Court.
The belief prevails in diplomatic cir.
oleS that a European war is inevitable,
and that Napoleon will withdraw his
troops from Mexico, and Macmillan will
find himself obliged to return for want
Of money.
The President has approved the bill
authorizing the coinage of copper and
nickel five cent pieces
The House has passed the Senate bill
to prevent the fraud of kidnapping
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press Dispatches.
From New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, May ls-Red rivel
and tho ueighboring rivers are rising into
4 great food There is crevasse above
Gilmers, and others are expected. II
is feared the rise in Red river will in
crease the deluge and suffering, and ruin
the crops.
Cotton-better qualities stiff; sales TO
day, 1900 bales; low middling $50 BIC (;
receipts 246 bales
a line of steamers has been established
between New Orleans and the British
Honduras via Yucatan.
The yellow fever is prevailing at Vera
Cruz, and the smallpox at Truxillio and
Cuua, aud badly in Guatemala.
Bishop Lay, of Arkansas, was, to-day,
by the Episcopal Convention, elected as
the successor OF the lamented Bishop
Polk
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
HOW TO SEND MONEY.

Money can be sent 81 our risk BY Dram. kK-
press, Postofice Order. or Registered Letter
Editors, Postmasters, and General Dealers
are requested 70 act a. Agents, 70 whom We
will allow the full commission on ell the tickets
ordered. Agents will be supplied With the
books, upon application, for free distnDuuohs
Address sll orders 20.
CLARK 4 SAYLoR, Ievelerst,,
lt6 Dearborn street. Chicago, III
Postofice Drawer. 6os-
no-RnclOse stamp for return postage
60 In presenting you with the above i.,, ve
would say that the goods are all o. TIE hnest
quality. and were purchaset for ne nrst-elass
retail trade Of Chicago. All goeds warranted
a. represeuted. CAL and examine the Eoods.
CLARK a SAYLOR, yeWelsra
TAG Dearborn street. Chicago, III.
81 TICKETS, 81. aps-oH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, May ls.-Salcs of leaf to-
bacco active sales to-day, 293 hhds. at
full prices, from sl3O@lsO.
The Clarksville railroad accident re-
suited in badly bruising Smith Evans,
engineer and Geo. Atkins, brakeman,
md slightly bruising j. f. Davis, con-
duclor, about the head, and killing one
negro and wounding five or six others.
The rottenness Of the timbers is the al
legged cause Of the accident.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
From Gin cinpati.

CNcEyATT, May lS.-Flour is dull and
nomiually unchanged; wheat, dull and
nominal; corn and oats, unchanged /;
whiskey, 81 %; pork, $40 So bulk meats,
l2f@l5fc for shoulders and sides; lard,
dull at l24c; hams, 23lc; cotton, quiet
IT 33@35c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
LEGAL.
Law Side Common Law and Chan
Gerry Court

Law Side Common Law and Chan
Gerry Court
OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS.
CLERKS 0FFIcE, May Z, 1860.
Thomas P. Ruby. Plaintiff
James B. TriFg. Defend't.
A FFIDAvfT FOR ATTACHMENT HAV-
~ ing been made in this case in pursuance Of
section 1856 Of the code Of Tennessee, and at
tachment having been issued and returned by
the proper officers levied. etc., on the property
Ct the deiendtant james =; Irigg, II Is there
Court House in the city Of Memphis, Tenn, on
or before the second Monday in june next, and
defend this suit, or the same will be taken for
confessed az TO him and the case set for hearing
ex parte, and that a COPY Of this order be pub
lished once a wOek for four consecutive weeks
JOHN DONOVAN, Clerk.
copy:
ASpERsos 4 TUrrLE. Att'ys for Plaintiff.
my7-lawit'
Law Side Common Law and Chan
Gerry Court
OF the city of Memphis.
CLERK's 0TTIcE, May /. 1856.
Rolondo Z. Arata. Plaintiff
VIM. II. Lane, Defendant.
A ffIDANIT FOR ATTACHMENT HAV-
II ing been made in this case in pursuance Of
section 80 Of the code Of Tennessee. and at
taehment having been issued and returned by
the proper officer levied. ETC.. on the property
OF the defendant, VIM. II. Lane, il Is therefore
ordered, that said defendant appear at the
Court House, in the city Of Memphis. Tenn. ,lon
or before the second Monday in June next, and
defend this suit, or the same will be taken for
confessed as 10 him and the case set for bearing
ex parte. and that a copy Of this order be pub
hshed once a week for four consecutive weeks
JOHN DONOVAN. Clerk.
A COPY:
R.K. FURNACE, Attorney for Plaintiff.
my5-iawst
Civil and Military
BIZ A N K $
For Sale at this ofics.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19


To immediately dispose Of the above magnif-
cent stock certificates naming the articles are
placed in sealed envelopes and well mixed.
Holders are entitled to the articles named On
their certificate upon payment of IS, whether
il be beautiful Watch. or Musical Box worth
$500, or Plain Gold Ring. worth IS. The re-
turn Of any Of our certificates entities you TO the
spective of its worth, and as no article valued
less than IS is named on any certificate, it will
at once be seen that this is
No Lottery, but straightforward le-
Ultimate transaction. which may be par
ticipated in by the most fastidious!
% Any one wishing TO invest in the above
enterprise can receive a sample package OF, a
half-dozen certificates, naming some OF the
above articles. by sending stamped envelope
bearing their address. Certificates not to be
paid for unless fully satisfactory. We do this
that all may be convinced Of our sincerity. and
PARKINSON & CO..
marl4-3m 2S Broadway, N. Y. l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
MEDICAL ADVICE FREE.

LII THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING
N from ''Spermatorrhea" or Seminal Weak
ness" or any Private Disease, or are in doubt
az To Inc exact nature of their complaints should
send at once for DR.. Bohannan's Treatise on
Special Diseases" which gives a full descrip;
ton, symptoms, ETC.. of all Chronic and
Especial" diseases, as to leave no room tor
doubt This valuable work is sent FREE TO
any address. Direct 70 DR.. &. A. BONA MAN.
Nos. so and 50 Pine street. between Third ard
Fourth streets. St. Louis, 40. Established in
St. Louis in 1887. ap20-3m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19

frHE OLDEST cONPEcIIoNER IN MEN;
Il phis. has reftted and refurnished bis well
known saloon. in FIRST class style. for ladies and
gentlemen. Who viii be always waited upon ~
polite and attentive waiters.
aFOrders for parties. wedding, pic-nics, etc,
6lled 81 the shortest notice. mye-im
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
POETRY.
ONE YEAR AGO.

ONE YEAR AGO. -*
What stars have faded from our skyl
What hopes unfolded but to diel
What dreams so fondly pom dered Ger,
Forever lost the hues they wore;
How like death-knell. sad and slow,
Tolls through the soul lone year ago
Where is the face We love to greet,
The form that graced the Preside seat,
Tho gentle smile, the winning way,
That blessed our pathway day by day?
Where fled those accents soft and low.
That thrilled our hearts one year ago -
All vacant is the fresidc chair.
The smile that won, no longer there;
From door and hall, from porch and lawn,
The echo of the voice is gone.
And we who linger only know
How much was lost lone year ago
Beside her grave the marble white
Keeps silent guard by day and night
Serene she sleeps. nor heeds the tread
Of footsteps DER her lovely head
Her pulseless breast no more may know
The pangs Of life zone scar ago!
But why repinel A few more years,
A few more broken signs and tears,
And we, enlisted with the dead.
Shall follow where her steps have fed;
To that far world rejoicing go
To which she passed one year ago
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
SEMINAL WEAKNESS CURED

DR. BOHANNAN'S VEGETABLE ELEC-
~ tuary, a pleasant nd pslatabie cure Tor
spermatorrhea or sen i!.a weakness. This rem
edy, which has beer by the renowned DIR.
Bohannan in his private practice for oyer
twenty five years. was never known to fail IN
curing the worst cases OF seminal weakness IN
from two to FIVE weeks. After over twenty-five
years use in private practice. il is now adyer-
tised solely for the benefit of the unfortunates
to save them from the hands ofmerciless quacks.
ali parts Of the country. For sale at DIR. Be-
hannan's Office, No. 80 Pine street, between
Third and Fourth. Established in st. Louis
in 1871
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19
r AILW A Y

rs NOW OPEN, AND RUNNING TWO
i daily fast Express Trains from Cincinnati 70
New York and all Eastern cities. Passengers
will find this most desirable route. The eQuip-
ments Of this road are unequaled by any on this
continent Elegant Palace Sleeping Cars &C.
company All night trains, and Smoking Cars on
an trains Ample time is allowed at regular
hours for meals. and the unbroken broPd-gauge
without change offers 70 travellers a degree OF
security, comfort and speed not 10 be found on
any other route. Connections via Cairo, -
Louis or Chicago for this route are certain also
connections for Pittsburg, Philadelphia. Balfi-
more and Washington. Tickets had and Bag
rage checked through at all principal South,
western Offices. For further information aad
LARRY HARMSTAD.
II jefferson street
EB. BYINGTON.
5JefersOn street.
FF. FULLER,
General Ticket Agent.
ID. M'CLAREN,
General Superintendent.
ISAAC PAIST.
MARI I'm Gen1 Southwestern Agent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-19

11hO GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES
TOO were distributed among the patrons
of Parkinson Il Co. during the month Of jan
uary, 1866 Read the comments by the press.
speaking Of the firm in the most complimentary
manner -" A most industrious and prosperous
house. "--Shippensburgh. Pa. Sentinel. Give
all who deal with them perfect satisfaction. -
Dunkirk, N. Y. Journal. Enjoy a high rep
utation for honorable dealing and the quality
" Perfectly reliable and will do all they prom
Use. "-Nysck. N. Y, Ctvand County. Stand
high for honesty and fair dealing. "-tishkill, N.
Y. Journal, Honorable and fair dealing
the Oldest and most reliable firms in business .
-Csnajoharie. N. Y, Radii. Keep their word
and act honoraby by their patrons. Lyons,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-23

their advanced stagein the milling or ginning
of their cotton crop without the indispensable
materials for rendering their produce mer-
charitable or ready for shipment and market,
Before the use Of steam power the traversing
Of the Mississippi from point to~point against
the current was the most difficult part OF river
navigation, in these keel barges, which was
performed by making use of large square
rugged sail when the point was doubled the
crew would be landed, and the tramp on the
levee be resumed with the long hauling rope
slung around the breast of each man Of the
gang, whilst couple of hands on board the
vessel with long poles, would keep her at con
venient distance from the rivers edge, and aid,
by occasional pushes or pulls in forwarding
the craft. At evening, it mag well be eonjec-
tured, the crew being completely worn out and
tired, the boat was made fast to the shore, and
the supper would be prepared, often on
land, where the men would stretch them
selves on the cooling ground or furze along
the blazing fire, which, by its smoke, would
keep off the swarms of cunning mosquitoes.
Such then were part of the hardships Of inland
navigation.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-23
MONDAY MORNING, JULY %, 1855.

Our jos OFFICE is now the most complete and
extensive establishment Of the kind in the city.
The type, presses, material and entire fixtures
are new, having just been received from the foun-
dries and machine shops Of Conner q Sons. O. p,
Gordon and r. Hoe q CO.., Of New York, and in
varsity and beauty cannot be excelled in the
Bosth. We have connected with this department
nm Of the best ruling machines ever brought
South, and can turn out all descriptions Of job
work, ruled. lettered and bound, at the shortest
notice, in the most workman-like manner and upon
most reasonable terms.
Tn addition 10 8 corps Of experienced printers,
We have secured the services in this department of
SIr. w. W. Brisbin and Mr. Charles w. CLARK, 50
sayoTably known job printers previous to thawar,
gnder the firm Of Clark 4 Brisbin. Their friends
and ours viii bear this in mind and send in their
Orders
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-23

Dle carriages, as though to be used ut q moments
warning which probably have figured in the bat
Ties Of LEIPZIG on AusterIit4 or may have borne
their part in that terrible charge of the 10000
under Macdonald, Leading from the gate towards
the Seine is a wide carriage way, and on each side
trees so regularly placed that, LOOK from what
point one will, or IN what direction they form
straight line like file of soldiers on dress parade.
There is no heritage growing under them though,
aud it brought forcibly back to nay mind the tic
ture of those Confederate camps and hospitals
just outside of Petersburg, Va.
| short ways further around the circle shows
ST. Sulpice, its two spires and fancy work making
it look very prettly. 1t, as well as the nvaItdes
is on the other side of the Seine, and were on
more elevated position, should be able to see the
Place de la Concorde but, as it Is, only an
unfinished building appears that / recollect is
beyond the last named place, and by the side OF
the Corps Legislatf after crossing the Pont de la
Concorde.
Advancing again, away off on the horizon, on
the outskirts of the city, there is singular struc
ture that has often attracted my attention, and
more than once have wondered what it could be-
Its main part is of itself higher than the surround
ing houses, and on one end rises, in sort of open
tower, to what must be a considerable height. 1t
SHil1' pe an oosetSHloiy to5 Vte"ins 'ho stars
'or WHaI advantage "ou'u punuEeu lee' lur'nGt
up give 'le astronomer NO" nluon nearer "ou'u
1t orng hilh 10 MS ooJeelt besloes' the hlghef ne
goes the more unsteady becomes MS instrument
Inc only thng 1t resembles mat know OIL Is 'he
observatory Beast Butter erected on bermuda
hundreds IN order To spy out tne confederate
movements, ABOUT the ume or before lhe nattle o.
prurys Blnt. 1t raised itself up twice as. hlgh as
AV
the surrounding forests, eng IniS curious tower
creates resemblance OIL H.
| Following my horizon round AGAIN tne next
thing see p the Pantheon or' r@ther' only N
dome, supported on pillars ana IN spite OF hazy
distance showing 1t IS something e&TaoFanaFy
"a VAe evening, ~ sunset cah sse ~ oouAt da \
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-23
PATENT LUMBER DRYER.
PATENT LUMBER DRYER,
sUPERHEATED STEAM WITHOUT PRESSURE, WILL
SEASON LUMBER IN From = 10 4 DAYS.
Important Invention for Seasoning Lumber

Important Invention tor Seasoning Lumber.
1t will season Lumber average OF 81 per 1000 feet
TWIN seuson Lumber thoroughly, and check it Icas
than any other process.
1t safer does the work quicker cheaper and better than
any other process.
The expense ota Kiln and Right Is within the reach OF
every one.
1t costs to dry out tho water in Lumber than to haul
twenty mies.
NO NECESSITY FOR USING GREEN LUMBER
The Lumber from the steam ready to be worked i'm
mediately.
The cost Of changing Dry Air Kiln into steuu
Kiln or of erecting Kiln and the price Right are
often saved in year By this process
need OF keeping large stocks Of lumber hand il costs
less to dry by this than the price while
drying in the air
Carpenters Coopers, CABINET, Carriage Sash Door and
Blind Manufacturers, Owners Planning Machines Saw Mils
and all who wish to dry lumber should be in the
Right to this invention
common Hot Air Kiln be changed into a Steam Kiln
for small expense
This process in use the shops of the Penny
vnnia CentrAl New York Central Atlantic and Great
Chicago and North Western; Chicago Alton and st
LOuis Illinois Central; Chicago, Burlington aud Quincy;
Ctncinuat and other Raj Tuud Companies Also by many
the manufactures Of Cars Carriages sash, Doors and Rds
AEFcAtlF implements, etc, throughout the United States
Gk;AiN, FLOUR MEAL, FRUIT, VEGETABLES,
substances dried by this process
test OF the Dryer allowed before paying for the Right uy
paying Tor TIC drawings and specifications.
For further information, address
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-23

The Hon Mr.. Whaley, who represents in Con.
gress some of the forty,eght counties designated
as West Virginia" is a man of many woes. He
drew on himself the derisive attention of Congress
BY protesting against the lavish appropriations
granted Mr. Et Al. Then he had several squabbes
with newspaper correspondents who touched him
on the raw thus established. And now invita-
tons to join in grand gift enterprise which is
going to aggrandise everybody but its protector,
whom it will bring TO utter beggary are travelling
Che West under his frank, or an imitation thereof
which deceiyes the very postmasters. The Mich,
igan Argus, with refinement of cruelty, asks
whether these franks are sold or given.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-23
Facts abou. Homsepathy.
For thsIEev Orleans Cresesns.l

For the New Orleans CEeseenkl
Hahnemann's first book announcing the prinei
pies Of the new school Of medicine was published
In 1906. The system is consequently sixty years
old
There are now onthe Continent nineteen homeo-
pathic hospitals and many dispensaries, good
many journals, powerful aud growing literature,
ana between two and three thousand practi-
tioners.
In England there are several hundred homeo-
pathic physicians, tninety,tlree in London
several hospitals and dispensaries, and four Or five
medical journals.
Forty years ago there was but one homeopathic
physician in the United States now there are
between three and four thousand.
Twenty years ago there was but one homeo-
pathic physician in New Orleans; now there al G
more than seventy.
Twenty years ago there was but one homeo-
pathic journal this side Of the Atlantic; now
there are two quarterlies, five large and several
smaller monthlies, devoted wholly to scientific and
professional matter.
Twenty years ago there was no homeopathic
medical college in this country. Now there are
FIVE -one at New York, one Of Philadelphia, one
at Cleveland, one at Chicago, and one at St. Louis
in which all the branches of medical science are
thoroughly taught.
The literature of homeopathy has been greatly
enriched in the last FIVE years BY the publication
of several large works on theory and practice,
materia medica and special diseases.
Homeopathy has hourished considerably in
Spain, Austria and Russia, under government
patronage; but its greatest progress has been
achieved under the free institutions of the United
States
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-23

Once Week, for June l6, prints the following
pleasing personal and historical " "reminiscences
Of DR.. Franklin " A few days afterward, he CDR.
Frankin) embarked with Richard at HaYre for
America, and, as is more generally known as a
matter Of history, upon his return to Philadelphia
was elected governor Of that State, and shortly
afterwara President of the United States of
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