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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

WHILE you are IN good health insure
your life in the Etna Life Insurance
Company No extra charge for residing
and travelling anywhere South at all
seasons of the year Moore & West,
agents, No 22l Madison street asst
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

FLowERErs ON THE WING. The follow
ing pretty tribute to little girls we find
in the Comet: Little girls-how we
love theml Bless that Public LEDGER
for having expressed our feelings so fully
in what he said of the little girls of the
City Schools on their way to their May
festival on the 4th He shall have the
prettiest flowers, the sweetest smiles, the
best berries that can be had He de-
serves all attention from the dear little
girls Of whom he speaks so kindly In
deed, all our editors have tender spot
in their hearts for the little girls-or they
must be good at assimilation, and that
we can never believe Treat them well,
young ladies' and little girls their life
is no easy one, as we can testify. IL we
find it such brain-racking labor to edit
our paper for three evenings, what must
it not be to write the heavy articles,
the local matter and general news Of
the Appeal, Aralanche, LEDGER, Argus,
Commercial, etc, etc. ? Oh il makes
us culver and shueder from the top Of
our rats and mice TO the tips of our toes,
barely to think of the work they have to
do daily Bless the editors for their pa
tent labor for our benefit, for their silent
endurance of their many aunoyanees;
and above all, for the delightful treat
they lay before us each day, fresh from
their hearts and brains. Then do be
generous, girls, and give them all they
co,, AMI -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

cirenlation.-A morning paper Keeps the
following lines. in large letters. at the head OF
lie editorial columns: e Largest circulation Of
any paper in West Tennessee. Largest city cir
culation-r The city circulation Of the PUstIc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

BLESS THE LITTLE GIRLS. = There is
nothing more resembles heaven on earth
than little girls. There is bliss in their
smiles, joy in their laughter, poetry in
their looks; and, bless the little darlngs,
they are the angels of our fresides. The
heart that would not love little girls is a
fit representation Of bowling beast of
the wilderness. The rose in the beauty
of its bloom is not half as sweet little
flowers that brighten the pathway of life,
we do love and heaven blesses you. BY
the way, the dear, darling little creatures
are holding fair in the hall of Stillman's
block, for the benefit Of st. Lazarus
church. We want to see everybody 60
there and aid the little angels. There is
perfect bouquet of beauty to see in the
little girls, You, who spend your fifty
cent pieces without care, for trihes, just
remember the fair and purchase from the
little gi-ls You will by this means not
only accomplish worthy object, but en-
JOY the smiles aud laughter of these
pretty ones. o NV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18
MEMpHls. Tenn. MAY 1a. 1866.

Messrs., John. Heart. NJ. C. Gdiinooy Judge
Williams, J. NJ. Keatin0, J. j. Bptier, y. Cdh-
nopdn. and many other ESTEEMED friends:
GENTLEMEN: / need not say that |
was highly pleased and much higher
complimented at reading your cor
respondence, kindly addressed to my
self, in the papers this morning, offering
me farewell benefit on next Monday
night, the 2lst inst. Therefore, while
returning my sincere thanks for your
appreciation Of my humble endeavors to
please you during the past season, per
init me to state that | accept, with feel
ings of delight, your proffered compli-
ment, and will, on next Monday evening,
make my farewell bow to my friends in
Memphis, in two sterling comedies
Believe me, gentlemen, yours most
truly, ROBERT McWADE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

LITTLE Migrants. = Fourteen OF the
little Migrants We mentioned yesterday
as joining in the attack on the steamer
Alice Dean, were arrested and lodged in
the stationhouse Not one of them is
more than fourteen years old The ques-
ton naturally arises, what are We TO do
with them2" To turn them loose in the
community, is but to cast so many little
fire brands in our midst Not one of
them but is a confirmed thief Their
wanton attack on the Alice Dean proves
that they are capable of doing anything,
and if allowed to have their way, will
some day turn out to be burglars and
murderers. The only way to get over all
this is to have a house of correction We
have said this so often though, that it
seems stale to us to write aboutit, yet the
city must have such a place, and the
sooner such house is provided, the bet
ter it will be for the morals and peace of
Memphis a.
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BoARD, 81 per week, at the CosmopOl.
iian Restaurant, No. 80 Monroe street
m7-2w b. HOLLAYDER 4 Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

DowN They Go.-The best of Business
Cards priated for Sc tos6 so per thousand
at the PUBLIc LEDGER Office. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18
The Port of Memphis.


The weather is lovely and pleasant
just of that kind which would please the
most fastidious
The river is still on the decline.
Business was slightly better this morn
ing, but nothing as yet to boast Of.
The following are the arrivals and de-
partures since our last:
~ Arrivals.
Gov. Sharkey, Vicksburg.
City of Memphis, St Louis.
Continental, New Orleans.
Hero, Cairo.
Tippecanoe (monitor), Cairo,
Oneida (monitor), Cairo
Manayunk (monitor), Cairo.
Catawba (monitor), Cairo.
Cowslp (gunboat), Cairo.
Southerner, ST. Louis
Norman, ST. Louis.
lI Departures.
Magnolia, St Louis
Continental, St Louis.
Tippecanoe (monitor), Cairo.
Oneida (monitor), Cairo.
Manayunk (monitor), Cairo.
Catawba (monitor), Cairo.
Cowslip (gunboat), Cairo
City of Alton, st. Louis,
Norman, Yicksburg
Tennessee, Cairo.
City of Memphis, New Orleans.
Boats Leaving To-Day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18
W. 0. WOODsoN, Secretary.

The Mon LINE CARD.-The agent of
that stupendous monopoly, the mob line,
publishes card in the morning papers,
wherein he states that he was not aware Of
the ordinance prohibiting him, an agent,
to do forwarding and commission bus
mess on the company's wharfboat and
asks suspension of opinion. Had the
mob line appointed an agent from our
own Memphis river men, such a thing
would not have occurred; but the mob
bers did not want to patroniZe Memphis
men. Oh, no We did not have people
here good enough for them. Moreover,
that would have been putting several
hundred dollars per month in the hands
of Memphian, and the mob line could
not think Of doing that, Of course not,
Their agent had even his circulars and
cards printed in northern city Now,
we say tit for tat is sometimes a good
motto, and we want the mob line to re-
ceive patronage from the city they pa
tronize They do nothing for Memphis,
and Memphis should return the compl-
ment by not giving that line a pound
of freight AS for passengers, he
must be a reckless one indeed that travels
with them. We think they lost ten
steamers within few months, by blow
ing up, and the travelling community can
form their own opinion as to the safety
of their boats. The Board of Aldermen
acted wisely in withdrawing the privilege
granted this grand monopoly, and the
entire city sustains their action. This
mob line violated the provisions Of the
ordinance granting them leave, thereby
breaking all the rights they had in keep
ing wharfboat at our landing They
have eight more days to go on, when we
expect wharf-master Butler will see the
order of the Board enforced, and the
nuisance removed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18
Special Notices.
Our Public NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., '

Special Notices viii be Inserted in This col
umn for ten cents per line for each insertion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

The GREAT SOUTHERN RELIEF FAIR.
From the Baltimore Transcript we copy
the following interesting account Of this
great exhibition, which is now being
brought to close in that city:
One Of the most magnificent gifts to
the charity has been made by Messrs.
knabe * Co., splendid piano, which is
finished in the very best style. II is a
worthy gift. This firm is noted for its
generosity Whenever a cause presents
itself which touches single feeling that
humanity has, this firm is foremost in its
contributions. Many of their patrons
live in the South, and, in the years which
are gone, Knabe 4 Co., was almost a
household word. Wherever music had a
home there you would find the name of
Knabe q Co., on the instrument which,
yielding to the touch of beauty and
science, ladened the air with exquisite
sounds. This piano is one of the best
1t is seven octaves, rosewood case,
with richly carved moulding and legs,
and has all the advantages of their i'm
proved grand square scale. The piano
was tried in the ware rooms by several
of the leading professors and amateurs
Of the city, and they all express the opin-
ion that it is a most excellent instru-
meDt, with superb tone and plant and
elastic touch
The one who is so fortunate as to Sc
cure this instrument will indeed have a
prize In point Of value and real excel
lence and usefulness, there is nothing in
the Fair to be compared to it. This firm
will find that, although they have offered
this as charity, hereafter they will GER
tainly find their reward
Leopold Goepel, Esq, is the sole agent
in our city, and has some Of these iustru
ments now on hand. The instruments
are truly wonderful, and should be seen
hv query one
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

Our Public Direetory.-Strangers visiting
the city in quest Of any Of the necessities or
Injuries Of life. will find the names Of all the
hrst-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.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

He struck one against the other in a
manner only such as Captain Storm
could do, and kicked them, one after the
other, down the boat, ont on the wharf
boat, and finally gave them a parting
kick on the shore Captain Storm de-
serves much credit for his promptness in
the matter. On several occasions has he
been the means of saving money for
green ones, who were about being taken
in by sharpers The only pity is that he
did not hand the scoundrels over to the
law after he had thrashed them well.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

THEATRE - BENEFIT OF CHARLOTTE
THoNPsoN.-There was very good and
appreciative house last evening, TO wit
ness the second rendition OF the beautiful
drama Of True Hearts on che Heather,
which was presented in an excellent man
ner by the entire company; and Mr.
Garden may well feel proud Of his pro-
duetion. This evening is for the benefit
of that favoriie and popular lady, Miss
Charlotte Thompson, who will appear on
our stage for the last time this season.
She has selected for this occasion Sheri-
dan Knowles great play of the HuRck-
Jdck-she appearing in the best Of her
acting parts of Julia" This play is
one of the general favorites with the
theatrical public, and is always sure 10
draw n large attendance. a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18
CAM IDATEs.


E0R ATTORNEY GENERAL. A.
4 Rogers is a candidate for Attorney General
Of the Criminal Court Of Memphis at the ensu-
ing May election. apl2-te
WILLIAM WALLACE is A CANDI-
w, date for the Office Of Attorney General at
tne May election. apl0
DOR MAYOR-IN RESPONSE TO THE
IL call of many voters announce myself as
candidate for Mayor. at the election in June.
ap9-te r. X. BECKTEL.
E0R MAY0R.-W. c. BRYAN is A CAN
Il didate for Mayor. at the ensuing election.
ap5-ted
E0R ATTORNEY GENERAL.-WE ARE
Il authorized to announce John Martin, Esq,
candidate for Attorney General of the Grim
inal Court of Memphis. ap6-te"
L'OR ATTORNEY. GEN
Il ID. Eldridge is a candidate for reelection
To the office of Attorney General Of the Crimi-
nal Court Of Memphis. Election next May.
ap5-te
'IU THE VOTERS OF MEMPHIS. AM
i u candidate for the Office of Mayor, at the
ensuing June election.
tbs WIN. d. FERGU S0N.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

Boats Leaving To-Day.
FoR ST. Louis The palatial steamer
Southernsr leaves at 8 o clock this even
ing for Cairo and St Louis. She is in
charge of the popular and experienced
Dan Musselman, with the amiable Mr..
Mason in the Office To all going that
way, the Southerner offers every induce
ment: first class table, speed, clever and
attentive officers, and every thing that
goes toward making the safety of boat
complete
FoR CINcIYYATI.-The splendid steam.
err Darling, in command of the most pop
ular of all the Ohio river commanders,
Capt George II. Alcoke, leaves as above
this evening at o'clock This steamer
is everybodys darling, and her clerk,
Mr.. A. D. Johnson, is one of the most
polite and genial-hearted gentlemen on
the river. Go by the Darling for speed,
good living and safety.
FoR ARKANSAS RIvER.-The Celeste
did not get off last evening, but starts at
five this evening, positive. She is first
class boat, with frstclaSs officers, and
offers every accommodation for every
point on the Arkansas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18
Miscellaneous.

Mr.. A. d. Johnson, avery popular and
clever gentleman, who is general fa-
vorite wherever he is known, is the clerk
of the Darling. With such popular men
as Capt Alcoke aud Mr. Johnson, the
Darling is bound to become an Institution.
A late number Of our clever cotempo-
rary, the Cincinnati National Union,
speaking of river matters, says Bust
ness on the landing and about the river
during the past week has been anything
but active. There have been but few
orders from the South in the market, and
the regular local packets have been doing
only moderate amount Of business COM
paratiyely. Rates of freight for the diff
ferent points still continue to rule low
The present week gives no hattering in
dications of any more business than has
characterized the past "
STEAMBOAT PRINTING. We respectfully
ask our steamboat friends to call and ex-
anime the specimens of fine steambo at
printing daily executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER office Our prices will be found
TO compare favorably with those of Gin
cinnati or St Louis, and to be greatly
below those asked by other city offices.
Bring your orders directly to US, and
save the commission charged by parties
who take in work they are not prepared
to execute. T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18

Manufactured by Ransom & Co, warranted
equal to anything in this market for brick. and
superior to every other lime for plastering and
white coating, which we can supply in lots to
suit purchasers at less rates than Cape lime.
BLACK, CAMR0N Il CO.,
my7-lm Near M. * @. X. r. depot.
L,OR SALE.--AN ADAM PRESS, PLATTEN
II 19x25 inches, withkteam apparatus complete;
will be sold low if applied for soon. 1t is in
good running order. and may he seen running
any day in our possession, .
Apply TO. or address, -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18
PUBLIC LEDGER.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.

ONCE. No. I3 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18
M z DIcAL.
GREENBACKsl
GOOD aa

vigor to the strong, and in all respects n n,
restore shattered and broken.down L
constitutions. No remedy has been ia
received with as much favor rs Ro. "
BAck's STOMACH BrrrERs. In Chicago -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-18
DIR. SAMUEL GILBERT'S

,,,uE wInr.spREAD REPUTATION OF
Dr Samuel Gilbert is q sufficient indorse-
ment of the valuable properties OF these I'M
eaualled preparations.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-04
The Stones of Solomon's Temple.

The marble stones which composed
Solomon's Temple were said to be for
ty cubits long. twelve thick, and eight
high. Surprising a cnbit to be eigh-
teen inches, which is the lowest esti-
mate, they would he sixty feet long,
eighteen thick. and twelve feet high.
And supposing a cnbit foot of marble
to weigh 2.307 ounces. one Of these
stones weighed 2.752 ,03S pounds and
IL ounces. IL one man was able to
raise 200 pounds il required l3, 100
men to raise one Of these. and also a
little boy who could raise 3S pounds IL
ounces. Suppose one man to require
a square yard to stand upon, it would
require 2 acres. 3 rods, perches, and
IL yards for them to stand upon while
raising il. besides place for the little
boy to stand. What floats must have
been necessary to carry them across
the sea To Joppa What kind Of teams,
as well as wagons. do you suppose
they had to carry these stones from
Joppa to Jerusalem, which is about
thirty miles, and mountainous coun.
try? What skill was necessary to
square and dress their immense stones,
50 that when they are brought togeth-
they fitted so exactly that they had the
appearance Of being one solid stone.
-Amerioas Artisaa.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-04
MistsIIanp.
A White Girl Among the Indians.


1t has been known for some time
that the hostile Sioux near the British
line held a white girl captive, and
several Intellectual efforts have been
made to ransom her. The latest infor.
nation relative to her is the following
from the Red River Nor Weaer oi
November 4th:
"Mr. Edward Harriott, who accom-.
panied the White House Plain brigade
OF buffalo hunters, Informs MS that at
the Bute Jui on the other side of the
Co@tean du Missouri, they camped near
a number of Sioux lodges, and while
there he went over to the Sioux camp
to trade for skins not understanding
their language he was making use of
signs, when behind him among the
women he heard perfectly good Eng
lish spoken to him by young girl Of
sixteen, Of medium size, light complex
ion. handsomely dressed in leather,
and apparently anything but satisfied
with her position. She said she had
been at boarding school in st. Paul,
where her parents were now residing
Further MIR. Harriott did not learn, for
an old Sioux-hcr guardian, was
watching with angry glances the con-
versation. Afterwards some French
Half.breeds went TO the camp and the
Sioux offered to part with her for pun
cheon Of rum, a chest Of tea, two hor-
ses and some powder and ball. These
things the hunters had not TO give, and
second time this poor creature has
been left to her sad fate"
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-04
The Punctual Man.

Mr.. Higgins was q very punctual
man in all his transactions through
life. He amassed large fortune by
untiring Industry and punctuality,
and at the advanced age of ninety
was resting upon his bed and camly
waiting to be called away. lie had
deliberately made almost every ar
rangement for his deceasc and burial.
His pnlse grew fainter, and the light
Of his life seemed just Pickering in its
socket when one OF the sons remarked: /:
Father, you will probably live but
a day or two. is it not well for you to
name your bearers IN
"To be sure. my son," said the dy.
ing man. 1T is well thought Of, aud
l will do it now"
He gave the names Of six, the usual
number. and sank back upon his pillow.
A CLEAN Of thought passed over bis
withcred features like a ray Of light,
and he rallied once more.
My son. read tne the list. IL the
name of Wiggins there 2"
" 1t il, father"
"TLen strike il off !" said he emphat-
ically "for he was never pnnctual-
was never anywhere in season and he
might hinder the procession whole
hour"
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-04
IS CITY, FLOYD COUNTY, IOWA. THURSDAY JANUARY 4 1865

and energy, such magnificent results
At the commencement Of a war tha,
thre atened almost annihilation to on,
country's freedom, brave-hearted mat.
rons blessed tbmselves, that they had
given birth to sons who might meet an
honorable deathin driving from our 90.
cred soil, the base, corrupt, and vile,
the destroyers Of civilization, the slave.
makers, who strnck at the very vital
greatness on which our vast republic
was founded--Freedom.
Sh@kspeare makes the mother ol
Marcus Corilanus say, Hear me pro.
fess sincerely /; had | q dozen sons,
each in my love alike, and none less
dear than thine and my good Marcus,
| had rather had eleven die nobly for
bis country, than one voluptuously sur
felt out of action" She but spoke
then the spirit OF the times. Had our
women quailed. had they shown faint
hearts when at various points dark
shadows we're visible, when the heavi.
ness Of the prospect was relieved by
no cheering lights, aud although
heavy in heart, had she not prayed,
trusted God for the right aud toiled on,
manifesting such sympathy and afIec.
tion for our soldiers, such ready relief
for their constant and varied wants as
only woman can furnish, our cause
had been ruined. The variety and ex.
tent Of such help to our government,
cannot ever be truly estimated. She
herself, encouraged by her love, her
charity, her patriotism, kept up the
sometime faint heart Of our brave boys.
They looked upon their women, as tn
the face Of heaven from whom to
draw holy inspiration for the holiest of
dutics-the maintenance of our proud
flag and republican glory. Not one
star should be allowed to fade from the
Of our nation. Cornelia like,
pointing to these stars. "They are our
ornaments, and such in heart they tru.
" were to most of our American wo.
men. " " ~
The female heroism which this war
developed, must in the heart of every
true man and patriot engender still
higher respect for woman. No long.
er can they look upon the sex as
toy or servant, but az one
Of the most powerful auxiliaries or aids
that God has ever given to man. Her
presence will kindle generous, noble
worthy Of men making
right this period Of history. We have
not among Us, to our crcdit)a Florence
Nightingale I; not that she was not
all that was noble and good but such
a woman shows badly for the balance
Of her country women where such
traits make ono singular. So unani-
nous was the feeling, so perfect the
concert of action, to use homely ex-
preston, "every shoulder was put to
he Wheel" each one striving who
could lift the most, that Florence
were so common with us
hat to name or number them would
De as impossible as to count the stars
10 name one would be unfair. Great
,redit is due our brave generals, but
'ront and foremost in the ranks Of this |
war. place our women. Bless them
'or our present happy country.
LION LONG.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-04
Your Evenings, Boys!

Great boys and little boys, here is q
question which concerns you all. How
do you spend your eveningsy II your
parents or your guardians allow you
to go free from home in the evening.
where do you 60. aud how is the time
spentby youl Read this little account,
and think OF the lesson it teaches.
Joseph Clark was as fine-looking.
and healthy lad as ever left the coun.
try to 60 into q city store. His cheeks
were red with health, his arm was
strong, and bis step quick. His mas.
ter liked his looks aud said:
That boy will make something"
He had been clerk about six months,
when Mr.. Abbott obscrverd change
in Joseph. His cheek grew pale, his
eye hollow, aud he always seemed
sleepy. Mr.. Abbott said nothing for
a while. AT length. finding Joseph
alone in the counting-room one day, he
asked him il he was well.
Pretty we'll, sir" answered Joseph.
"You look sick Of late" sid Mr.. Alb
bott. i
+ Il have the headache, sometimes, |"
the young man said.
What gives you the headache |! |"
asked the merchant.
IL do not know as can tell you, sir. !"
DO you 60 to bed in good season p
Joseph blushed. As early as most
Of the boarders," he said.
"And how do you spend your eve-
nings. Joseph 2"
Oh, sir, not as my pious mother
would approve" answered the young
man, tears standing in his eyes.
Joseph" said the old merchant,
"your character and all your future