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Rr }. c. mcGUIRE & CO., AactioDeer,

FINE sPAN OF HORSES, WITH PRIVATE
rur,, CABBAGE. At AUCTION
IhC bsDAf MORNING, June sist al m o'oIt
vii nc 500, IN front Of our Auction Store tl,,
handsome par of Horses. with Csrriaoe sna H.
ness, beionginR TO Hon. Amos Kendall ~
sericeahle Farm Horse will be sold At IA.
the weather VI No1ht Of
Je le st. \ q MrGTupr I'm =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-20

STRAW HATS.
- STRAW HATS,
For Gentlemen, Youth. and Children. fulu
stock In p.easipg variety and 1T reduced
prices, at LANES.
Fashionable Hat Store
Je lE-eO6t 424 Pa avenue, near ~ street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-20
RY GREEN a WILLIAMS, AuetiOneers.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON 9TH ST
WEST, Between and streets north, at Pub-
JIG Auction.
On MON DAY, the 18th instant, at 81 o clock D.
N. we shall sell, On the premises. Lot No ", in
subdivision OF Square No al, having rs feet front
by rs feet deep. running back to an alley
Terms J.: One third cash; balance, g. 10 n. and %
months secured oy a deed OF trust on the prem
ises. All convey sncing and revenue stamps At the
cost OF the purchaser. $50 down when sold
le led GREEN & WILLIAMS Arcts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-20

NOTICE OF CO PARTNERSHIP.
would respectfully announce 10 nv f,isnds
and the pu bic generally that have this day en-
tered into CO Partnership with Mr. John INV
NOLDS, In the Blae ksmithing and Horse shoein,
business. at the old stand on @ street north. bet
Nh ana loth streets west. where / will be cIad re-
my old customers and acQ u aintances A. bara,o
fore The business will hereafter be conducted by
A. BROWN
10 Is eolr' John RnYNOI ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-20

Two Little dwelling part of HOSE No
Il 100, on the north eide Of Bridge Ct. George.
town. containing IL rooms. with gas, and hydrant
IN the yard. Possession will be given on the LIST
ply TO the Messrs BUKNETT at No. south
side OF West ST.. GeoI getown. je 5.eo3w"
EOR RENT-A number OF SMALL HOUSES
II and ROOMS, furnished and unfurnished
FOR sAL1-Large and Small HOUSES North
and South. Inquire at STAIRS Register Once
800 II St. bet nth and nth SITS. my IA -co2m-
EOR sALE-IsO ACRES OF LANDst H,atts.
Il vile, ten mioates' ride by railroad from Wash
TSs building sites are bss.rifuiiy Iocasea and
command q view Of the country for miles around.
To persons doing business in Washington this pre-
sents fine opportanity Of securing country seats
healthy and fourishing neighborhood. For hrst
.,,.o, Roam siss,I;.s,!EI I saIIs,.:.
A LIsIRABLE RlSIDENCl FOR SALE
Ss ssck sss :ns
fourteen rooms. fronting 90 street - feet in:
s 81 With feet aide Alley runnng back ios feet
one Of more q ;oiDias T6fs Il desired TIL. iS
..sSs e 10" K
For r RENT-Ihe ioyr,:tory. pWELLINa
meptss .iso. spring water. range. &s. Basement
being above ground, affords Q fine Office. Posses.
sien July ist. Apply 1t and O'Clock I'm.
ieIsuS Aso II Ct, north q Patent once aS,
FoR REsr. ..,.. large BOOM. 9 by 70 feet,
Snsinsss " store room. Inquire at rL1MAIN0V
EalonsI olso1ee. jsIS-sts
<NFPJOrs FOR RENT ~. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-20
RY GREEN a WILLIAMS .nc,ioae.--

Am IdIE TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE
On On I MoSn wet, at Public Auction II" A"a
n. 0n MVNnAf the 18th instant at G O'Clock n
f nan OF Lot No In square No. 5I6 having Is fsst
aI II oy IZieet deep, running back 10 20 fsot
containing six good rooms "ne mouse,
Terms cash. All conysyancinR and rsvan,,.
stamps at the cost of the purcbaser "a, ,snue
when the roperty is Knocked OF -" uo"h
Je ly-d GREEN 4 WILLIAMS A..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-20

EOR REsT-One large ROOM. q by 10 feet.
L with gas; suitable for any kind Of mechanici
business " store room. Inquire 1t Trimmings
NAlonai oIooieo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-20

Bf faTa s a9SSE H MEsr LOT: ssosrrse ON
north. at Public Arr .'ssSesn and Y sts.
M. We shall >; s7d instant, at Ga O'Clock D.
III. GunnelI' oil, on the premises, Lot H. in w
ing 81 fee. subdivision OF Square No M hav-
foot az :. inches mont by 100 feet deep, 20 a u
spu- psey; VITA the improvements, consisting a :
FERNS; One ba6cash; balance in sly ANA tvolx.
M secured by deed Of trust on the pre N, ses
of AZ ny ahncihg and revenue stamps At the eost
"a Iod GREEN WILLIAMS
-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-20

CASH, DOORS, BLINDS, AND BUILDING
- MATERIALS GENERALLY.
The largest stock in market, and new arrivals
daily.
For sale at reduced prices, at the Builders De.
pot, 362 9TH street, opposite Centre Market.
70 cow ii. W. HAMILTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-20
GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS

0@NOflCE-An abatement Of Elk Der cent
O will be allowed on the tax OF 1855 IL paid
prior 10 the first Of July next
ye 20. al. CHAs d. wBLOH. Collector.
FURNISHED ROOMS AND BOARDING IN
o private family. New brick house; good
airy rooms Apply at the house No. so ri street
Georeetown, or at "a Pa. avenue, betveea nth
anu i5tn SeeU, WAsninsto fe l3-6ts
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
Cotton Abroad and at Home.

The English papers report a better
prospect OF cotton next year from In
dia aud Egypt than at any previous
time. The conditions of raising and
Transporting the staplesin both these
countrics~sre greatly inprovinsI;. and
il the price could be kept mp TO the
present dgure for ten years longer
permanent a.lds sufficient supply for
the European MARKET might by that
time be obtained. But It's here that
the ril and the fear arises. For if
cotton can be again raised in this
country at anything near the old price,
or even at the rate OF fifteen to twenty
cents . pound, then neither the Ipdi.
an nor Egyptian growers can compete
with us, and their prosperity will Col,
lapse. We think there is good
reason for other countries to fear this
We believe that cotton will be planted
over very large surface mex, Spring;
and by the year following next, when
the South shall be we'll supplied with
capital !; when its labor and industr,
will be thoroughly organized when
emigration shall have poured thither,
and when the use of new and improv-
ed Wachinery shall be extensively in
PRODUCED, We shall probably give Eu-
rope all the cotton it needs at ten cents
pound. or less N Y. Times
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
I Some thing New.

Tn UNIVERSAL USE Profitable to Deal
i ers and useful to all.
az Enclose 3 RED STAMPS and send for ciR-
cULAa. to :. ii GREER.
25yl 46 John Sired, A,ss liUrk
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
Mary had a Little Lamb.

Some years ago gentleman of our
acquaintance gave a little girl in the
East GoldDollar, requesting that it
be invested in sheep, which request
was complied with Years rolled by
and the circumstance. passed, com
pletely out ofthc mind Of tlcs gentle.
man until "A few days since, when he
received a letter from the little girl of
long ago, now Flushing maiden of
sixteen, thankfully reminding him Of
the Gold Dollar and giving its history,
AS an Investment. She has realized
one hundred dollars for wool sold, and
still has half interest In seventy-sev-
en- sheep Good for the Gold Dollar,
but better for the girl-her business
habits should secure for her lone of
the best of husbands. '-llanchcster
Union. .~ fFf
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
Photographic Albums
May be found here.

May be found here.
Also Pianos of celebrated makers, ranging
In pitt from $3.50 To $500, and warranted
perfScHin every.respect. E5 K4t FL,
Those wishing to make purchases in this
line need only to examine these instruments
to be con vinced that they are superior in quail
ity and cheaper than they can befound else
where in the West.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

La M : &c si .; C J
TRAINS LEAVE DUNLErTH;

TRAINS LEAVE DUNLETrH:
Day Express, 100 A. NJ SUNDAYS excepted
Night Express, 800 p NJ SATURDAYS cxcepted
CONNECTIONS.
At Warren with Mineral Point Railroad &,
Darlington and Mineral Point.
AT freeport, with Gaiena and Chicago Rail
road, for Rockford, Beloit, GAINESVILLE. Madi
son and Chicago; also with Racine and Mis-
sissippi Railroad for Beloit, Nnesyille. Madi
son, Racine, Milwaukee and Chicago.
Az chicago, with all Eastern lines. for De
troit, Cleveland, Buffalo, niagara Falls New
York, Boston, Montreal, Pittsburg, PhiIadel
phia and baltimore.
AT Dixon, with Dixon Air Line Railroad. fo
Fulton Lyons, Clinton and Cedar Rapids.
AT Mendoza with Chicago, Burlington ant
quincy railroad, for Galesburg, Burlington
Quincy, Hannibal, and St Joseph.
AZ la.Salle, with Chicago and Rock Islant
Railroad, for Peoria, Rock Island, davenport
Muscatine and Iowa City.
AT Ell Paso, with Logansport. Peoria an,
burlington railroad, for Peoria & Iogapsport
At Bloomington. with ST. Louis. Alton am,
Chicago Railroad, for Springfield, Alton ant
st. Louis.
At Decatur, with Great Western Railroad
for Springfield, Jacksonville, Naples. Quincy
Danyille and Lafayette.
AT Pana. with Tcrre Haute, Alton and st
Louis Railraad, for Alton st. Louis .Jetfersor
CITY, Ierre Hante, indianapolis, Louisville
Cincinnati, Columbus. Wheeling, Baltimore
Washington and Philadelphia
Al sandoval, with Ohio and Mississippi rail
road, Tor st. Louis, vincennes, Evansville
louisville, Cincinnati. Columbus, Baltimore
Washington and Philadelphia.
At Cairo. with adaily line of steamers, leay.
ing every evening for Memphis and inferno
date points,
For Through Tckets,
apply at the Principal Stations upon the Du.
buque and Sioux City Railroad. also at the
Depot ut Dunleith W.. r. ARTHUR,
General Superintendent
w. 4. JOHNSON, Gen. Pas Agent.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
Mistellann.
A Globe of Gold.

"A ulCuC Va QVius
Mr.. John Calvin Moss, Of England,
has started a new theory, respecting
the centrc or The earth. He believes
that the interior of our globe instead
Of being q vast, fiery ocean, is soil,
mass Of goldand pia,inaml Gold anc
platinum, he argues, are the heavies
substances, ard in the cooling of the
earth would natnraliy sink from the
surface towards the centre. One-liftll
of the earth may therefore be compos.
ed Of these smetals--a globe four or
five miles thick just think Of il |
What a pile of money Enough to
pay Uncle Sans debf, and give us all
a million apiece. How providcnt in
nature 10 establish such sinking fund,
and how ,providcntial that il Should be
discovered just now, when we need
it SO much to pay of our national
debt.
"Certainly,n says Mr.. Moss, with
beeehsing gravity" no safer place
for such deposit could be found,
than the heart of the earth"
But We hope he does not imagine it
is safe there Just let our oil borers
get hint Of his theory and old moth.
or earth will he bored as she never |
was before. They will tear her very
heart out. The. company that propos-
ed to run canal under all the oil
wells, and drain off the whole at one
swoop, will undoubtedly relinquish
that enterprise. and strike straight for
the earth's centre. Petroleum will be
nowhere. The Great Central Golden
Globe Company" will be Immediate
ly organized-te thousand million
shares at one dollar share. Just
let us get at that great central globe,
and gold will be a drug in the market.
Greenbacks will 60 up two hundred
per cent premium, and Uncle Sam will
be in funds. ~
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

Were aiman every day to throw a
purse OF money, or even a single guin.
ca, into the sea, he would be look.
ed upon as o mailman, and his friends
would soon confne him for such. But
q man who throws away that which is
OF more value than gold, THAN mines,
than the whole world, even his health.
his peace. his time, and his soul
such q one is often admitted, esteemed
aldapplauded by the greater part Of
mankind.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
MANUEACTUsRED HY
SEWARD & BENTLEY,
CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS,

$50 Main 81. TsHfalte ". y.
BURNHAAlS & VAN SCHAACK,
and SHORES. DUNLAP s. CO.,
Wholesale Agents, Chicago.
w. X Sweet & Co., Chicago, H., genera
agents orWestern and Southern States. II
Benton, Bro. & Co., Wholesale druggists
McGregor, Iowa, agents at manufacturers
prices.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
Watches, Jewelry,
Diamond work
f = fAsstf Al
A. IL. VAN C0TT,s.

Corner of East Water and Wisconsin Streets
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
large lot OF new styles Onyx and Pearl
Sets, Brooch Ear Rings and Sleeve buttons
Also, sets Of Etruscan and Pearl of every de
scription, and of the most approved patterns.
silver and Plated Ware
In great variety Solid Silver Forks, Spoons.
&C., an entire new pattern. Also, Plated Tea
Sets. Casters, with call bells attached, Cake
Baskets, &c &c. all of which will be sold al
low prices, Including Engraving by an arts
Of superior skill from New York, whose ser
vices have been secured for that purpose
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
Rail Roads.
liz M - 2
Dubuque s. Sioux City r.. r.

follows: ~
Leave Cedar Falls, tFreeht,) $50 A. NJ and 90 A. A.
leave WaverN, l'assengerJ $3.50 A. NJ, arrive In
Dubuque 80 Z. NJ.
Leave Dubuque, (Frc'ght) $40 A. " and $40 A. NJ
Wayery 5:30P NJ 49, 60. - "A = "
passenger ear accompanies each freight train
The trans stop 10 minutes at Manchester for refresh
Inents. " '
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES lea Ear, llc en- the arriva,
II the cars from the Fast on Tncstays Thursday. ara
ssafaays Tor strawberry Point, Brush Creek Fayet,e
VEL lnoh pccorah and 81 Paul and from Manchcs ter
Point and the north ~ 10y ~ ""pe''s
asges leave Cedar Falls daily fr New Hartford An
Alden, Waller Webster CITY Fort Dodge and SION, 60,
Charles City ana Minnesota = -
GEORGE YOUNG Superintendent
IA. PryTo, General Freight aud Ticket Apen,
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
MANHOOD:

~
Just published new edition of DR.. Culver
wells Celebrated Essay on the radical cure,
without medicine, j of Spermatorrhea, or Sc
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lmpediments to Marriage, etc; also, consump-
ton, Epilepsy, and Fits, induced by Self1n-
diligence or Sexual Extravaganza 1 III, Il.
co Price, in sealed envelope, only G cents.
The celebrated author in this admirable es-
say clearly demonstrates, from thirty years
successful practice, that the alarming conse-
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without the dangerous use Of internal mali-
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and efectsml, BY means of which every suffer.
er, no matter what his condition may be, may
enre himself cheapiy, privately and radically
lH This Lecture should be in the hands OF
every youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope, 10
any address, post paid, on receipt of six cents
or two post stamps Address the publishers
CHASE. G. KLINE & co.
l2I Bowery, New York, Post Office Box, 1886.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
4oetrn.

As some, gentleman were trout fishing, and
having with them a companion of the fair sex,
trout of four pounds and half lcaped out
of the water ON the lap of the lady who re-
tanned possession of her prize.
Unhappy trontl Terweman's wiles
- And = taking why's a stranger II
You little knew in beauty's smiles
How great may be the danger
Not tempting worm, nor gaudy fly,
Could to destruction lure you
Win paste or gentle art you'd defy ~,s
The angler to secure you.
His arts you know, his hooks detect,
However nicely baited
Could you In woman charms suspect
Worse perirs you awaited
Alike our fate--or man or trout
She smiles on us SO sweetly
We never know what she's about -
"rill we arc hooked completely.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

bers Of the House are beginning to open
their eyes to the enormity of the pro-
posed five cents per pound tax on
cotton. The Chamber OF Commerce, Of
New York city, have already, or will at
an early day, take action on the ques-
ton, and / suggest that you cali meet
ing Of the Memphis Chamber of Com
meree ifpossible while the Congressional
Committee are there and take such
action as in the opinion of the Chamber
the importance of the subject demands.
If it cannot be done while the Commit
are in Memphis, let it be done at the
earliest day convenient, and send the
proceedings to me as soon as possible"
Messrs. s. NJ. Gates, Henry G. Smith, P.
Miller, Col, Heart, aud Col Mcmahon
were appointed committee to draft
memorial ON the subject, to be sent TO
Congress. The following gentlemen were
elected members Messrs Cunningham,
Wicks, Malone 7. A. Nelson, w. A.
Waldron, A. T. Lacey, Col Mcmahon,
w. r. Moore, John Rosser. Upon mo-
ton the Chamber adjourned to Wednes-
day, May Both, at IL m.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

printing daily executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER Office. Our prices viii 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
10 execute T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29
FOR RENT.

EoR RENT.-A .ST0RE--KAHN 4 FRET
It BERG'S old stand, No. III Main street.
Inquire on the premises. my25zlw
E0R RENT BALANCE OF .YEAR,-A
It Dwelling House, containing eight rooms.
Terms, $500 per month. all payable in advance.
Also, for sale, one rosewood piano. good asnew,
for $3.50. APP Y at COUNTY REGIS rER'S
OFFICE, cor. of Court and Third SITS. m25-lw
NOR RENT-TWO COMFORTABLE RES
1t licences on Promenade street. recently re-
paired, papered and generally repaired, within
two hundred yards of street railroad. in good
neighborhood. Apply to -.aiiL
J. J. MURPHY, Mt Memphis ms Co..
my24 lw No. % Madison street. i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

Circulation. A nor l"H r'pyr5 ir'cD- The
following lincs. Ia l,rs.' ie Is, at the head Of
ifs editorial columns Largest circulation of
any pa IL West ituue ser Larger ci'ycir
eulatipi'l The city flf'pl I 'tof Tue Public
LgDGER is g'e ter than La; "r ANY 9Iher paper
published in Memphis. fact which the editor
Of the paper alluded to IL lerf,ctis aware Of
Comment Is unnecessary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

RELIEF CoScERT-From correspond
ence between several prominent citizens
and Prof Whaples, We learn that The
latter gentleman will get up and take
charge Of concert for the relief of the
destitute in North Alabama. The con.
cert will be given at the New Memphis
Theatre on Friday, June lst .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29
JUN e. LhNIbh, fTesI.
Z. NJ AVERY, Cashier

our Public Directory -~-'i Faps - visiting
TIE ity in quest OF any Of he necessities or
luxafies of lite. ain hni Me names OF ali the
6rsl-rl.,s. business houses 40 Our city, together
with a large am"u Of "'hr i'm Ortant iifor-
matter 10 our "puOlie DirSfa.y co unn on
lhe inst page u the PuhLIc. Ledger
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

1t can be readily detected by the back,
the green being shade darker than on
the genuine ones, and has printed in
gold A 2, o G, in the four corners The
face of Sec. McCullocb on the front is
very coarse, and in the signature Of the
Treasurer, s. B. Colby, the s is divided
in the counterfeit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

SAVE YOuR MoNEY.-You can save a
large share Of your money by having
your job printing executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER office. We make a specially of
this part Of our business, and, having
the most complete establishment in the
Southwest, our facilities for doing the
best Of work at lowest rates are unsur-
passed by any house in this section. We
employ the best of workmen, have all
the latest aud newest styles Of type and
presses, and give entire satisfaction to
all our patrons Bring in your favors to
IL Madison street. -rs I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

ArTEMPr AT SUICIDE. "A gay yong
widow-who is old enough to have bit
ter sense-took killing dose Of laude-
mum yesterday because her lover had
been out walking with somebody else. A
doctor arrived in time to relieve her
from dying, and she still lives without
much fear of repeating the attempt upon
bar l;fa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29
RE MovAL.

DEMOyAL-Dr. A. WESS0N DEN Gc2R
IN tist having removed his oific TO thecHffb
Irving Block, would return his thanks to his
friends and the public for their liberal patron
age, hoping that his earnest endeav0rs 70 give
satisfaction la the past will guarantee him a
large share of practice in the future; He is
prepared TO perform all operations in his pro-
fession in the most skiliful manner.
A3-Dr. W. has a new preparation for beauti-
flying and cleansing the teeth. nlys- I'm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

CHAnBER or CoxMERcE-The Mem
phis Chamber of Commerce held a meet
ing yesterday At their hall, corner Of
North Court and Main streets, President
Harrington in the chair, VIM. Rosselle,
Secretary. The Committee appointed to
investigate the report of the Treasurer
announced that they found the same cor
rect The President read n letter from
Hon. J. W. Leftwich, dated Washington,
May 2lst, in which he said The mem
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

PRoTRAcTED MEETING We learn that
the meeting last night at the First Bap-
fist Church was a deeply interesting one.
Notwithstanding the unfayorable wealth
er, good congregation was in attend
ance. Mr.. Miller preached a short and
pointed sermon, directed chiefly to those
seeking religion. There were several
conversions This morning the prayer
meeting was peculiarly solemn and inter
estiug. Mr. Graves breaches tonight at
8 o'clock, and we learn will preach to-
morrow night, and also the night follow
ing discourses addressed especially to
Young men
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

The CoTToS TAx-The New York and
Boston Chambers of Commerce have
forwarded memorials to Congress, pro-
testing against the odious and unjust tax
on cotton. Our Chamber of Commerce
held a meeting yesterday and appointed
a committee to draft memorial to Con-
gress expressing their sentiment, and we
learn that there will be a meeting of
merchants, planters and all citizens OPP
posed to this unnatural measure at Odd
Fellows Hall tomorrow at noon This
is matter of vital importance to the
South, and particularly to Memphis, and
we hope there will be a large attendance,
that Congress may know that We are in
earnest in this matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

HIGHWAY ROBBERS. "A baud OF cut
throats have located their headquarters
on the Germantown road, about three
and half miles from the city, and upon
every favorable opportunity pounce
upon persons passing that way. On
Saturday several were stopped and sa-
luted with Money or your life and had
to purchase the latter with the contents
of their pocket-books. Several shots
we're fred Mt two travellers, who put spurs
to their horses and thus eluded the gang.
They should be looked after.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29

The ladies must not forget that Messrs.
Mack, Bros 4 BONN, No 26l Main street,
still continue to sell dress goods, silk
mantles, white goods and domestics, at
their greatly reduced prices, despite the
advance in gold aud cotton. It