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MEDICAL.
B u Q H u.
Trom Dispensatory Of the Unitod:states.
Diosma Crenata. Buchu Leaves.

Trom Dispensatory Of the Unitod:states.
Diosma Crenata. Buchu Leaves.
PR0PERTIES.-Their odor Is strong, diffu-
sive. and somewhat aromatic. their tastes Bit
terish. and analogous to mint
MEDICAL PROPERTIES AND USES.
Buchu leaves are gently stimulant, with pecu-
liar tendency to the Urinary Organs, producing
diuresis, and like other similar medicines. ex-
citing diaphoresis, when circumstances favor
this mode of action.
They are given in complaints of the Urinary
Organs. such as Gravel. Chronic Catarrh of the
Bladder. Morbid Irritation of the Bladder an
Urethra. Disease Of the PROSTATE and Retentiou
or Incontinuence of Urine from loss of
in the parts concerned in its evacuation.
remedy has also been recommended in spey
STA. Chronic Rheumatism. Cutaneous Affection
and Dropsy.
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
by persons from the ages of Is to %, and from
IS to So, or in the decline or change of life; after
Confinement or Labor Pains; Bed-wetting in
children.
IN AFFECTIONS PECULIAR TO FE-
MALES, the Extract Buchu is unequaled by
any other remedy, as in Chlorosis or Retention.
Irregularity, Painfulness or Suppression of
Customary Excavations, liberated or Schirrous
State Of the Uturus. Leucorrhea or Whites.
DISEASES OF THE BLADDER. KID
NEYS. GRAVEL, AND DR0PSICAL Swell
| LINGS.-This medicine increases the power of
Digestion, and excites the Absorbents into
healthy action, by which the Watery or Calca-
reous dispositions, and all Unnatural Enlarge
ments are reduced. as well as Pain and Infam-
| nation.
HELMB0LD'S EXTRACT -iBUCHU has
cured every case of Diabetes in which it has
been given. Irritation of the Neck of the Blad-
der and inflammation of the Kidneys, Ulcera-
ton of the Kidneys and Bladder, Retention of
Urine. Diseases of the PROSTATE Gland, Stone
in the Bladder, Calculus, Gravel Brick-dust
Deposit, and Mucus or Milky Discharges, and
for Enfeebled and Delicate Constitutions, of
both Sexes, attended with the following symp-
toms: Indisposition to Exertion Loss of Power,
Loss of Memory, Difficulty of Breathing. Weak
Nerves. Trembling, Horror of Disease. Wake
fulness. Dimness of Vision, Pain in the Back,
/ AAoe tAeh10. VI tHc LOuy, OIJutcS VI
the Skin, Eruption on the Face. Pallid Counte-
nance. Universal Lassitude Of the Muscular
| System. etc.
HELMB0LD'S EXTRACT BUCHU Is
DIURETIC AND BL0OD-PURIFYING.
and cures all Diseases arising from Habits of
Dissipation, Excesses and Imprudencies in
Life. Impurities of the Blood. etc.. superseding
Copaiba in affections for which it is used. such
as Gonorrhea, Gleets of long standing. and
Syphilitic Afections-in these diseases used in
connection with Helmbold's Rose Wash.
HELMBOLD'S
Drug and Chemical Warehouse,
59i BROADWAY:
And by Druggists everywhere.
ASK FOR HELMBOLD'S,
TAKE NO OTHER.
Beware of COunterfeits.
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THE Masonic TEMPLE-At the con.
venti6n of Masons held in the hall of
South Memphis Lodge for the purpose of
perfecting arrangements for building a
grand masonic temple in this city, Messrs
j. A. Hamilton, Geo. Melersh, c M.
Carroll, John Zent and Jesse W. Page
were appointed a committee to solicit
subscriptions. A committee was APP
pointed to examine the charter Of The
association in order that application
might be made at the next session of the
Legislature for any amendment to it that
might be considered necessary. A j..
Wheeler, 7. A. Nelson, J. P. Tre2evant,
j. J. Worsham and A. L. FARMLAND were
appointed to select a lot on which to
build the temple within the limits of the
second, third, fourth or fifth wards. A
large amount of stock was subscribed in
the hall.
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MEMPHIS CRY SCHOOLS. four
teenth annual report of the Board OF
School Visitors, accompanied by the re-
port of the Superintendent, has been laid
on our table by Mr.. W. z. Mitchell. 1t
is full of interesting matters that should
be considered by all citizens, especially
by the heads of families. In the Super
intendent's report, which is an able doc
ument, the attendance at the schools is
fully set forth in deliberately compiled
tables, but the following shows the gen.
eral results: Whole number enrolled,
1923; average number belonging, 1861 !
average number attending, 1909; aver
age per cent. of attendance, 88.l ; average
number belonging, compared with num-
Der enrolled, $50. The following is the
scholastic census in the various Wards
for the present year: First Ward, Sl9;
Second, 429; Third, 243; Fourth, l69 /;
Fifth, 1873; Sixth, 1885,. Seventh, Ills
Eighth, 622. Total, 1864. In making
the census the Superintendent ascer-
tanned the following facts 1876 were re-
garded as belonging to the Free Schools,
1916 as attending private institutions,
and the remainder as not attending any
school. Not more than one-half the
scholars in the city can be found on any
day in our schools, public or private.
The attendance is only 53.9 per cent,
leaving 46.l per cent. of those enrolled
being always absent.
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The CONTESTED TAX CoLLEcToRsHIP.
The following is the decision of Chan
cellor Smith in regard to the case OF
Martin Kelly VS.. John 81. Bowen, claim
ants for the position of City Tax Collec-
tor: "On motion to dissolve the injunc-
ton in this case, the only question to be
determined is whether defendant Bowen
can exercise the duties Of City Tax Col
lector without having, before the day of
election, taken the oath prescribed in
the third section of the Franchise act OF
May Sd, 1866. Defendant insists, first,
that it is not necessary for candidates
for municipal Offices to take said oath.
The language of the ninth section of the
act is, that all candidates for any Off
cial position shall, before the day of
election, be required to take and sub
scribe the oath, etc. This language
is too plain to need construction
or to admit of doubt 1t must have
been intended to apply to all candi-
dates for Offices to be filled by public
elections. Besides the plainness of this
language, municipal elections are ex-
pressly mentioned in sections five and
seven of the act, showing that its pro-
visions were intended to be applicable to
such elections That the oaths of such
candidates are required to be filed in the
Office of the Secretary of State, instead
of some municipal or county Office, must
have been only an oversight in the law
maker. No argument can be drawn
from such omission strong enough to
overcome the plain language OF the act
Defendant insists secondly, that it is the
policy of the law that no one shall hold
Office who cannot take the prescribed
oath, and that he has taken it since the
election, the spirit of the law has been
complied with, and its provisions as to
the term of taking the oath should be
considered directory and not mandatory.
The answer to this also, is the plainness
Of the words of the statute. The candi-
date, not the officer elect, shall, before
the day of election, be required to take
the oath, and the judges of the election
or other officers, shall reject and make
no return of the votes cast for any per-
son who has not so taken and subscribed
the oath. Such ballots are to be re-
garded as blanks and rejected as such,
and the candidate who has not taken the
oath cannot be known in the return.
Language cannot be palmer With the
wisdom and policy of these pro-
visions | have nothing TO do. 1t is
my duty simply to say what the
law is. 1t may be unfortunate that a
gentleman who received the highest mum.
Der of votes, and who seems to have the
necessary qualifications for the Office,
and who could so easily have qualified
himself, should by mere oversight lose
the Office. But so the law is written
and the courts cannot vary it. The
motion to dissolve must be overruled,
and the injunction continued to the hear
ing, when the right of defendant to the
Office, and also of the relator Kelly, will
be finally determined"
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TO ADvERTIsERs.

The PUBLIC LEDGER now has byJa
the largest circulation Of ANY daily
newspaper published in the State OF Ten
nessee, and offers, therefore, advantages
to advertisers not possessed by any
other journali in the State. This is a fact
which should not be lost sight of by the
advertising public.
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10. o. F.-The Past Grands and
members of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows will meet me at their Hall
at o'clock tomorrow friday evening
on business of importance to the order.
46 o. F. PRESCOTT, Grand Master.
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STOLEN.

CTOLEN. - s25 REWARD. - STOLEN
- from the subscriber on Sunday night. 2lst
inst. one black mare Mule, three years old,
branded p on left shoulder. The above re-
ward W II be paid for her if delivered to Camp
bell Edmondson, ON Union street, between M ain
and Front streets, or to b. +. FARkOW, ten
miles from the city. on Hernando road: 40
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PITrsBuRG CoAL-Briggs & Peterson,
office Ii Madison street. Branch Office,
BAL Main street,. B. Moseley, agent
We are the only coal merchants who
weigh on the city scales. 81
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CorToN FAcToRs.-Memphis has many
cotton factors and commission merchants
worthy of patronage, among whom are
j. NJ. Patrick q Co, 254 Front street.
Planters should give them a call
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Monetary and Commercial
Cotton Market.

Again the market to-day is very dull. buyers
being limited in their orders to S5c for mid
dings. There were but few sales effected. and
those made were at the above figures. holders
not seeming willing to part with lots at those
figures. Many country people are in town. and
considerable activity in trade is the result. Dry
goods as well as grocery merchants. seem to be
doing thriving business.
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THE CITY.
M EM r HIS:
Thursday Even'g. October rs, 1866

LOCAL NOTICES, inserted among the
reading matter, will be charged twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
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Sons OF MALTA.-Some OF the old
members of this society, assisted by
G. R. ]. A., are endeavoring to resusei-
tate Ingomar Lodge.
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Gold, which. for several days. has been on the
decline, yesterday commenced q reaction. and
to-day the buying rates have advanced one or
two cents. closing at l44@l45; exchange is
abundant and sight bills are taken at 10 dis
count.
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THEArRIcAL.-Those charming artists,
Emma and Ada Webb, are in the city,
and will appear at the Greenlaw Opera
House on Monday evening.
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BASE BALL CLUB.-The Belle Mem
phis Base Ball Club have organized by
the election of the following officers;
Felix Leclare, president; Geo. App,
vice-president; James Gatti, secretary
Adolph Marie, treasurer; VIM. J. HARE,
marshal
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his wife had at the time Of her death was
occasioued by herself, and that he always
treated her kindly He also called our
attention to communication, signed by
several parties unknown to us, which
was published in the Radical organ as an
advertisement, after being refused an in
sertion on any terms elsewhere, in which
our statement is pronounced false, sour
rilous and malicious. We would inform
the signers of that document that their
statement is false. Our article was not
written malciously, being actuated by
the same motives that have always caused
us to condemn any one in the garb of a
man for ill-treatment of woman. We
did not publish it until several persons
informed us of the matter, and if it is
true, we do not think our language was
half severe enough on the Captain, or
anybody else who would treat woman
in that manner. So much for the mali
cious part of the article. We told the
Captain that when we were satisfied that
our statement was untrue, it would be
corrected
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Our CoTToS Factors. Now that all
the cotton from West Tennessee will
come to Memphis, our cotton factors will
find it to their decided advantage to adj
vertise in the State Gazette, published
at Dyersburg, Tenn, and the official
journal for the counties of Dyer, Lau-
derdale and Obion. Miller & Henry,
No. u Madison street, are agents for
Memphis 40
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GRAND opening of velvet and cloth
cloaks at the Southern Palace, Monday
Morning, the ODD inst Howell, Wood a
Read. 1872 Main street AZ
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A CORRECTION DENASDED.-We re-
ceived n call this morning from Captain
VIM. II. Pierce, formerly Of the Third
q. S. c. H. A., whose brutal treatment
Of his wife We published a week since
The Captain states that the black eye
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road from j. M. Whites TO Patton's.
Several accounts were disposed Of W,
w. Rochelle, constable Of the sixteenth
district, resigned, and W. W. Brooks
was appointed his successor. A jury OF
review to examine and report the pro-
priety of changing the Pigeon Roost
road was appointed. 1t was resolved
that in future the court would not enter
tain or vote upon any account presented
unless some order or action on the same
has been taken at some former term.
The quarterly term will probably adjourn
to-day, when the judge will sit as a
Probate Court
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ARE you posted as to the peculiar
properties of Phalon's Night-Blooming
Cereus p Its fragrance is the impris-
oned breath of unwithered tropic blooms,
suspended in the purest medium ever
used to fix and concentrate any perfume.
1t is the most indelible, as well as the
most soothing and enhancing of all deli
cious odors. Elkhdrt Repieic. AZ
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A BLACK RoBBERY.-Messrs. Briggs
& Peterson have had very large piece
of coal outside of their Office for several
months as specimen of what they have
for sale. Last night some chilly indi-
viduals, unknown, took down the sign to
warm their toes. They should make q
report of the quality of that coal to Mr..
Peterson.
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GREENLAw OPERA HoUsE.-The Wept
of the Wish-tOn, Wish was presented at
this house last evening, Miss Mollie
Williams personating Narramattah in
an able manner. She is splendid pan
feminist, and her efforts last evening
were crowned with success and appre-
ciated. Sketches in India was also per
formed, Mr.. Vincent being Tom Tape,
and Miss Williams Sally Scraggs. 1t
was well rendered, the audience being
kept busy laughing and applauding To
night Katy o Shiel and A Day in Paris
are the attractions. Miss Williams has
received high praise for her performance
of Katy" elsewhere, and the latter
piece, in which she appears in five
characters, liz we'll calculated to show her
versatile talent.
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A. L. CUMNINs, 23O Front street, is
agent for New York, New Orleans and
St. Louis commission house for which
he makes liberal advances 90 cotton or
other merchandise He cun execute or
ders promptly on account of his great
fsnilities
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CONDITION OF COUNTY JAlL.-A COM
mittee of the County Court, recently APP
pointed to inspect the county Jail, report
that they found the health of the pris-
oners as good as could be expected from
the crowded state of the cells and rooms,
and they were orderly and well behaved.
They found seventy-eight State prisoners
confined, eleven. of whom we're in irons.
There are only four rooms for males, and
they are crowded-one room ten by six
teen feet containing sixteen prisoners.
They recommend that the rooms formerly
occupied for city prisoners be repaired
and used for the prisoners of State.
They also submitted a list Of articles
needed by the prisoners. An appropria-
ton Of $3.50 for fitting up said room, and
500 for other repairs has been made by
the County Court
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WHOLESALE GRocERs. call the at
teution of our readers to the advertise
ment of Ferree & Andrews, wholesale
grocers and commission merchants, 270
Front street. They are reliable gentle
men, and any orders sent to them will be
nrnmntlv attended To-
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FIREs.-About seven o'clock last even
ing the roof Of one-story frame build
ing on the alley between Madison and
Monroe streets, near Third, caught fire
from a defective Aue. By the time the
engines reached there the roof was
mass of flames that threatened destruc-
ton to the frame buildings adjoining on
Third street. The No S's, Captain John
Signaigo, threw first water, and the fire
was put out in a couple of minutes there
after. The loss by fire is about two hun
bred dollars Mrs. Scott, So Madison
street, suffered considerably by the hasty
removal Of her furniture The alarm
sounded about eleven o'clock last night
was occasioned by FIRE in room in the
Hardwick House, caused by spark fly
ing from the CRATE during the absence of
a guest. Damage slight
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News OF THE DAY.-John c. Sheehan
has news depot at the Worsham House
where everything in the way of news
can be obtained, including the La Crosse
Democrat, "Brick" Pomeroy's paper.
Call there when you want anything.
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LADIES' restaurant now open at Jos.
Spechts, No. 81 Madison street. 45
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Sword, Torch, Compass!

Those who are willing to kill you with the
sword, burn everything in the South with the
torch, and divide our lands with the compass,
shall they prescribe and prepare all your Pills,
Syrups. and your Female Medicines at a time
when better ones are prepared in the South and
offered you by your own kith and kin?
BY THE POWERS ABOVE, exercise your
own Judgment. stand upon your own dignity,
and buy from those who are qualified to give
aafisfactiOn
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NOTICES.

NOTICE OF DISSoLUTION.-THE FIRM
IN heretofore existing under the name of SUS-
MANN, MAYER &.C0., has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent. by the Withdrawal OF
j. SUSMANN.
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The TRAGEDY AT THE LANDING. Geo.
Wallace, who caused the death of limo
thy O'Mahoney on Tuesday evening, by
throwing him overheard from the steamer
Cleaner, was before Esquire Creighton
yesterday. He waived an examination,
and was committed for trial at the Grim
;nal Court
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PITTsBURG CoAL-Brown & Jones, Of
fee 247 Second street Branch office
376 Main street-R. c. Hite, agent 60
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NATIONAL THEATRE. This favorite
place of amusement is nightly crowded
with delighted audiences, who all pro
nounce the performance ne Plus ultra.
Mr. Frank Wood, the funniest Ethiopian
comedian living, and Fernando Fleury,
the wonderful impersonator of female
character, in which he is unapproaehable,
are received nightly with round after
round Of applause. Do not fail to wit
ness these great artists.
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CoUxrY CoURT.-Nineteen magis-
trates were present yesterday. J. J.
Smith was appointed Overseer Of the
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DISHONEST DRAYMES.-The Memphis
draymen, as a class, are an honest set Of
men, but the devil seems to have got into
some of them lately. Yesterday two
started with four bales of cotton for j..
B. McKitrick's warehouse on Union
street, and two with loads for Wheeler,
Pickens & Co. The four draymen, with
their loads, are missing. The police
want them.
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RAILROAD AccIDEsT-FoUR PERSONS
INJURED-An accident occurred on the
Memphis and Ohio railroad yesterday
morning, near Wells Station The en-
glneer observing couple of bulls fighting
on the track, with horns locked blew the
whistle and checked the speed. The en-
ragged animals continued their fight until
the cars ran over one and threw the other
to one side. The express and smoking
cars were thrown off the track and down
the embankment. Mr. Pugh, the bag
gage master, and Mr. Doyle, the express
messenger of the train, together with a
brakeman and Mr.. Geo. B. Fleece, a
passenger, were sitting by the stove in
the smoking car at the time, and were
the only persons injured beyond bruise.
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The Great Need Supplied pills have been
swallowed in millions. salves have been rubbed
in by the pound. DR.. MAGeIKL's two grpnd
specifics are putting an end to this wholesale
system Of medication. One Of bis famous pills
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Coon news from Ireland Anothe'
struggle for independence decided on
Still later. Genuine Irish Frieze and
Confederate gray cashmere at Reid q
Bro s, ISL Jefferson street Go imme-
diately and leave your order for suit ;
they have the most fashionable goods in
the market. AZ
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ANOTHER DEED OF BLooD.-We have
been informed that a man named George
Walter was shot and instantly killed by
George A. Lunsford, on the farm of the
latter, about seven miles from town. on
Monday last. The murdered man was
employed by Lunsford, and the difficulty
originated in regard to wages.
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Board for Gentleman and Lady in pri-
vate family. Reference required. Apply at
this Office. 40
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English Female Bitters

Were prepared specially Ter the above class Of
diseases and complaints, and with confidence
we recommend them to all who may be suffer-
ing from any of the diseases and ailings of fe-
males. One single bottle will test their efiica-
cy.. No female who has been and is suffering
with chronic female complaint, should fail to
be cured by their use. 1t invigorates and
har aeon atom ed habits
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EVERY MANS WIFE,

A ND ALL FEMALES. OLD OR YOUNG,
IA married or single. who are troubled with
any Of the following complaints should at once
send fol. bottle of English Female Bitters and
be cured:
Mysteries, Sick Headache.
Palpitation, Pain in back and side,
Smothering Sensation. Pains in head and loins
Cold feet and hands, Falling OF the Womb
Painful Menstruation. Difficult Menstruation
Chlorosis or Green Sick Leucorrhea or Whites.
ness. Swimming of the head,
lrreguPr Menstruation.L Loss Of appetite,
Nervous Trembling, Extreme restlessness,
liberation of Womb, Mechanically,
Ovarian Disease, Kidney Diseases,
Wakefulness, Pallid Cheeks,
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Special Notices.

Bargains at the Southern Palace.