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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-06

GRrrNLAw OPERA HOUSE, Mr. i. A
Tannehill, manager Of the Greenlaw
Opera House, has returued from New
York, where he made professional ar
engagements for the coming season that
cannot fail TO please the citizens of Mem
phis and prove remunerative to himself
A large number Of workmen are en-
ployed at the Opera House working
hard to prepare the interior Of the build
ing by the advertised time Of opening
about the middle of next month 1t is
to be heated by steam, and to have all
the other improvements that are to be
found in the great theatres Of the cout-
try. 1t is calculated to comfortably hold
$500 persons, the parquette and dresS
circle having 1000 chairs, and magni6-
cent chandelier will throw brilliant
light from its hundreds of burners, that
will illuminate every portion Of the
building. The orchestra will be under
the direction of Sig Oliveiro, formerly
of the Varieties, New Orleans, who is
considered one of the best violinists in
the world, The company will consist of
the following ladies and gentlemen
Miss Annie Dillingham;, leading lady
Mrs. Louisa Eldridge, FIRST old woman
Miss Ella Edison, first walking lady
Miss Alice Raymond, second walking
LADY Miss Lillian Eldridge, juveniles
and boys; Mrs W H. Chester, second
old woman; Mr. Samuel Ryan, first low
comedy; J. B. Curran, first old man; j.
II. Rodgers, leading heavy man; Henry
L. johnson, second leading heavy man
John G. Milton, general business W I.
Melville, character business; W. G.
Cook, general business Mr. and Mrs.
F. A. Tannehill, and a host of others,
with a full ballet, etc.
Arrangements have been made for the
appearance of the following actors, and
Mr.. Tannehill's agent in New York has
authority to make contracts with others
Ristori and company, Charles Dillon,
Mollie Williams, Webb Sisters, Miss
Lbttie, Mrs. J. Il. Allen and r. j Har
kins, Worrell Sisters, Kate Reynolds,
Dan Bryant, LUCILLE Western, Kate
Bateman, John Brougham, Susan Der
min, Richings' opera. Miss Emily Mel
vile will be the first star
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yeuicnt, safe and always reliable, and
are both preventive and cure. au6-lw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-06

PEsMASaaIP. The next term in Pen
manship win commence Monday, An
gust 9Th, at Leddin's Commercial Col
lege, 238 Main street Hours - Ladies
Class, 8 to 10 or to ) pm; Gents
Class, 10 10 10 or Ito pm. Night
Glass. "a TO %. 81
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NOR sALE.-TYPE METAL DIETER
h than babbet) for sale low, by
'H"' '"O' WHITMoRE BROS.
puRLic LEDGER office.
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VAN KIEEK & CLARE We invite at
tention to the card of these gentlemen,
which appears in this evening LEDGER.
We are we'll acquainted with their ref
ereuces. and can indorse them as worthy
and reliable in every respect They are
energetic men aud never fail to afford
entire satisfaction 20 their patrons
Their charges are reasonable and their
worl. Of the best quality We commend
Messrs Van Kleek & Clarl, TO- all our
city friends who desire a FIRST class job
in the way ofblank books printing, lith-
ograph.ur &C., done in the Metropolitan
CITY.
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ApoLPH BERNARD,
iy3lm Ticket Agent
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EXTRAORDINARY AT p l.. Bieree d
Co.'S auction emporium, 286t Main
street, dry goods and notions are sold
very cheap at auction or at the counter.
This is Legitimate auction establish
mont
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MILE viole,ta, danseuse at the Ma
honal.
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MAGNIFICENT Silver Horn 10 be given
tonight to the fremen at the Good Idea

BITTEN BY RAT-0n Saturday night
a lady residing on Madison street east
of Desoto, was awakened by scream
from her child which was lying in a era
die near her bed, aud found the little
one face covered with blood, which was
flowing from a wound under the right
eye. A large rat was seen to jump from
the cradle, and the mark Of six Of its
teeth are plainly imprinted on the child S
face The wound bled proiusely, but
the little sufferer is now doing well The
rats are very numerous and troublesome
around the house where this occurred
and bore their way into al the rooms
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Memphis Insurance Comply
Organized in isA1.
OMce.-.No. go l.. Madison ~.

DIRECTORS:
!. j. MURPHY. y.CuMSMiSs5 J2hhso''
Il. NJ. APPERsoH, John Il. . hAIi"N'
]. r. FRANK, /. a. HkLsoH'
F. NJ. CASH.
r,uIs INSTITUTION IS PREPARED TO
receiys Der osits, 10 buy and sell Exchange
on ali the principal commercial cities, and 70
make Collections on this city and all principal
points in this section. ,..
is0A'' J.J. MURPHY. Prest
FIN. CASH. Secretary. Jyo-9m
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PREACHING To-NIoHT.-T. W. Caskie'
will preach at the Christian Church, on
the corner of Linden and Mulberry SITS,
this evening at 8 o'clock Those wishing
to he proftably entertained for an hour
should hear this eloquent ezpounder Of
the Truth. We trust that the members
of this church may succeed in their effort
TO retain him permanently among MS
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NEGRO KILLED On Saturday evening
a negro named George Hsttin, ran his
dray against ore Of the posts supporting
the awning in front Of McLean's store,
on Promenade -treet, causing it to fall
and strike neg,o named Eden on the
head He was taken to bis home, corner
Of Beal and Desoto streets, and died in
about two hours.
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Tnr RACE On Saturday evening n
race came off at the Memphis Trottiug
Park between Mr. Odell's bay horse
Gen Forrest and Dan. Able's roam
horse Roanoke There were large
number of persons on the ground and
considerable interest manifested, the
race resulting in draw, both horses hav-
ing won two heats when darkness came
on, and the match postponed till next
Saturday 1t is for $500 a side
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Special Notices.

Special Notices will be inserted in this col
ann for ten cents per line for each insertion.
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REGISTRATION = One thousand and
eight persons had been registered by
Brownlow agent, as legal voters for
this county, up TO Saturday evening last.
After next Saturday the Registration
Office in this city will be closed until the
frs, Of October So all you who wish
to vote in the municipal election, that is
to come OF next month, by the grace Of
Parson Brownlow, had better register
and get your ticket
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iy3ln
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-11-14
Obituary.

NICHOLAS LANIER WILLIAMS JR., aged % years
and months, died at the residence of his father
in Yadkin County, on Monday, 4th of Nov. at
o'clock, A. NJ, after lingering illness of more
than twelve months.
He was young lawyer of brilliant promise;
and had just entered on the practice of his pro-
fession, with indications, that pointed to certain
and signal success, when he was claimed as vic
tim by that fatal disease, consumption. He bore
his long illness with patience and fortitude; and
died, surrounded by his sorrow-stricken parents,
without murmur or struggle.
Firm, true, and devoted asa friend, manly, dig
nified and honest as an opponent; affable, kind
and courteous in his bearing, he won the esteem
and admiration of all who knew him. He pos
sessed every quality of heart soul and head which
makes the true man. Such combination Of
virtues, such an absence of vices few boast of
It is consolng to his family and friends to know,
he died devout christian. He had made pro-
fession of religion some months before his death,
and was entirely ready to bid adieu to eartl, and
all its trouble.
The sun may shine ON until the end of time,
but it will never shine nober, Drawer, loftier
spirit than that which took its fight from earth
to Heaven on Monday morning the 4th Of Novem
her, j. h.
On Sunday last, in the vicinity of Wilmington,
STEPHEN NICHOLS, of Hillsboro,' N. c.
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"a
If the neteors visible to the naked eye
70 too numerous to count, select two STATS 9
W degrees apart, and count the number OF
this that actually cut across the line join
70 those stars.
What is the average length of the visible
aths2
8, What is the average duration OF flightf
how many degrees do they move in a Sec
nd2
10. Are the meteors which do not proceed
rom Leo referable to any other radiant; par
,icularly, do they proceed from near the ham
die of the dipper2
II. When persistent trains float slowly
away. what is the direction and velocity OF
the motions
70. Extent of observation by haze may be
measured by noting the smallest stars visible
near Polaris.
10. Can anything peculiar be seen in the
telescope during the daytime, particularly on
the 18th?
IA. 1t is very important land yet not easy)
to determine exactly the radiant. 1t is ap-
parently small area, and not point. =
What are the limits of this arca9 Is it pos
sible to determine in which direction is its
greater diameter2
Is. Whenever any meteor has any pecu-
liarity, such as peculiar brilliancy or color, or
persistent train, and by which it can be iden-
titled, note carefully its apparent path among
the stars. This may be done by drawing its
path upon the charts published by the Con-
necticut Academy and the Smithsonian In
stitution, or the stars near which, or to which
or from which, it is moving may be noted,
together with the distance from those stars.
Meteors leaving persistent trains are best
adapted to these observations When such
a star is so observed at two stations its atti-
tude can he determined. The exact time
(hour, minute, and seconD ofthe appearance
of such meteor is very important as means
of Identification.
49, Keep note of the observations made
Recollections are of little value. Do not try
to do too much Do little well. And
finally, send the results of observations to the
Smithsonian Institution, or to the Connect
cut Academy, for collation. and preserva-
ton
YALE COLLEGE, November 8, 1866.
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We hear from great number of Southern
sources the declaration that there is no show
whatever for the Constitutional Amendment
in any Southern State, because there is no
certainty and no belief that its adoption
would be regarded by Congress as .fnality,
or as the last condition of reunion that will
be exacted from the South.-M Y Times
The Times gets its information from seces-
sion sources. The Southern leaders will not,
in any event, adopt the amendment. If they
cannot return to the Union on their own
terms, with all the offices in their possession,
they will not return at all. When they say
they are not sure Congress will not exact
more than the proposed amendment, they
mean merely to insult the Congress and to
offer pretext for not adopting the amend
ment. They have no confidence in, or re-
spect for the Congress. The Unionists of
the South do have confidence in, and do re-
spect the Congress- The Times is quite Sc
we're on the Northern Democracy. What
does it think of their secession allies of the
South2
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The Exhibition.

A large and respectable auditory were very
pleasantly entertained on Friday night last,
at the free Exhibition for the Deaf, the Dumb
and Blind We can not better express our
appreciation of the excellence of the exhibi.
ton, and the fine music, than by adopting
the account given by our neighbor of the
Sentinel.
1.-THE programme was an excellent one, and
the performances of the Blind in music and
the exhibitions of the Mutes in the sign-la
guage, were highly creditable to them and
the Institution. Mr.. Palmer, the excellent
principal, under whose direction the exhibit
ton was conducted, was entirely at home and
to him are our citizens much indebted for
the interesting entertainment
We would specially commend to the con-
sideration of those, who desire cheap instru-
ments for social or Church worship, he Ma
son Hamlin Cabinet Organs, of which Mr..
Matthews, now in this City, is Agent. His
performances, last Friday night, on that in
strument added much to the interest of the
occasion"
This Institution, and the Insane Asylum,
are noble charities which must be sustained.
They are sacred to humanity and Heaven;
and no matter what may be our political
condition or differences, these Institutions
should always have the friendship and good
will of all our people.
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MILLIONS OF MoNEY.-An aged man, who
was prominent merchant in this city In the
time of the war of 1912, was asked the other
day how many men there were at that period
supposed to be worth a million of dollars
The answer was: Not one. We never
talked about millionaires we never thought
about millions as belonging to individuals"
A gentleman well known in this State saws
that he was alta dinner party in Albany last
winter, gathered not with reference to wealth,
but for other reasons, where he counted at
table eight men, among those thus casually
collected, who were worth over a million
each; and every one of them had begun life
in actual poverty.
Such is the growth of our country. and
such is the quality of the men it produces.
N. Y. Post.
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A ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
MOTHER CLAIMS HER CHILD-AFFECTING
SCENE IN COURT.

A very affecting scene took place in the
Supreme Court Chambers in New York, be-
fore Judge Barnard. one which, for the time,
brought tears to the eyes of nearly every
spectator. 1t appears about six years ago
one Mrs. Barrett left babe. named Edward
Barrett, twelve days old, with woman
named Mrs. McCabe From that time till
now Mrs. McCabe has brought up, supported
and educated the child
The mother went South, married again,
and after lapse of the above time, came to
claim her offspring. She asserted her cause
with all the eloquence of a mother heart
Mrs. McCabe set forth that she was tenderly
attached to the child that she had expen
ded considerable sum on its behalf She
also produced letters from an eminent ply
stefan showing that the child had been as it
were snatched from death. The little boy,
on being called on to go to his mother. chung
to Mrs. McCabe, and resolutely refused to go
to his real parent This produced quite a
scene. The mother, in heartrending tone,
exclaimed:
+" Oh, Judge! Judge! Don't give my child
Don't break the child's heart" tearfully
Jul euerSetlCdily reSponueu NirS. McCaDe.
The Judge for few moments, was evil
IDENTIFY embarrassed, but at length said:
My good woman, Ito the mother) your
case is hard one: but your child is of ten
der age, delicate in health, and evidently at
tached to the people who have always
brought him up. If give him to you now,
and you take him South, he will surely die.
will let him remain where he is for one year.
By that time he will he stronger and health
Ter; then, if you apply again, your applica-
ton may be granted"
Counsel for the mother here said that Mrs.
McCabe had offered to give up the child, if
she was paid $50.
This Mrs McCabe denied.
Judge Barnard said that if $75 were wan
ted TO get the child back, the mother should
call on him, and he would give it to her.
Il do not want to sell the child said Mrs.
McCabe.
The parents then left the court. the mother
sobbing with grief, but the boy clinging
to Mrs. McCabe's neck with an intensity of
affection almost painful to witness.
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We copy the following from late num-
Der of the Washington City Chronicle:
To THE CoLoRED SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AND
CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The undersigned, a committee designated
by the Colored Soldiers League of this cit,
to make arrangement fora public mass
meeting of the colOred citizens of the Dis
trict of Columbia, have the honor to address
you.
The issues before the American people, and
which will soon be presented for considera-
ton to the second session of the Thirty Ninth
Congress, are ofvital importance to every
colored citizen of the country. We contend
that we, as men, are entitled to the elective
franchise. and purpose to devote to the accom-
plishment OF this object our earnest efforts
We invite your earnest cooperation. These
are not the times for jealousy. Our interests
are identical, and our effort should be COM
mon. We must not stop to quarrel about who
shall lead, but whenever and wherever a
man is found leading in the right direction we
should rally TO his support. We intend tn go
earnestly and actively to work with the view
to demonstrate that I" zoe know oar hts,and
knocing dare maintain them" 1t is our pur-
pose to give this labor an organized beginning
by holding public mass meeting of all the
colored citizens of the District at an early
date. Eminent speakers will be invitel to
address the meeting We desire to see every
colored citizen in the District out and active
in this demonstration.
Every council of the U L. A. is invited to
be present in body.
Come one, come all !
Due notice of this meeting will be given
through the public press.
T. R. HAWKINS,
G. NJ. ARNOLD,
GEO. D. JOHNSON,
H. o. JOHNSON,
JAMES GREEN
DANIEL A. MALONE,
d. S. ATKINSON,
WALTER A. COOPER,
G.. B. FISHER.
Every organization desiring to take part
in this demonstration are requested to ad-
dress G. NJ. Arnold, 1926 street.
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ueOHS1 0s - & ~
It will be seen by the following despatch
from Milledgeville that the Georgia Legisla-
turs has rejected the Howard amendmentby
large majority
MI1IEpeEvnLE, Nov 9.-The Legislature
rejected the constitutional amendment. The
reiection resolution reads as follows:
Resolved, That the Legislature of Georgia
declines to satify the amendment adding the
fourteenth article to the Constitution Of the
United States
Amotion was made in the Senate to post
pone the consideration to some future day,
but was amended to move the adoption of the
above resolution, and this was passed-yeas
SO, nays none-a full Senate voting
In the House the vote stool-yeas 131 nays
Ellington, of Gilmer county, and Hum
phreys, Of Fauyier county.
The committee reporting this resolution &C.
company thercport with a lengthy argument.
The substance is as follows:
LIST. That the States of the United States
alone are authorized to consider constitution
al amendments.
I'd. That such amendments must be pro-
posed by two-thirds ofCongress, or two
thirds of the Legislatures of the States.
Sd. That Georgia was one of the original
States, and must always have continued such,
unless she reserved the right to secede or give
the Federal Government the right to eject
her.
The report adduces the legislation of Com
gress, the proclamations of the President, and
the issue made during the war by the Gov
eminent of the United States to prove it was
held by that Government that no State could
secede, and the war was only intended to up
hold the practical relations ofthe States
thereto, and the suppression of the rebellion
was to restore these relations fully, and the
Constitution then becomes the supreme law
of the land.
The argument then goes on to declare that
Georgia and other States are integral parts of
Congress, and no constitutional Congress
can be convened while such integral portions
are forcibly excluded. Itsays the adoption
of the emancipation amendment is no prece
dent for the adoption of this amendment, the
Southern States having at that time no dele
gationsto be received into Congress, as now,
who desired admitance. and then concludes
by saying that as the amendment in question
was not proposed by two-thirds ola constitu-
tional Congress- the committee recommend
the adoption of the resolution above mem
toned.
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New York Markets.

New York, Nov. 9.-Gold l46sl. Exchange
81 for sixty days; IL 4 sight. Cotton depressed
upiands 3711kc Orleans 391zc. Flour dropping
sales at so 3O@s17 25 Wheat nominaliy 2@sc.
lower. ..s.--..1-. .ia--.t
New YORK, Nov. 9-LATER.-GOld 1861.
Elves, 110%; Tens, l001S; Cotton declined
cent-sales of l 900 bales. Flour dull-sales, 2oO
lower Corn one cent better Pork lower-sales,
4, 100 bbls. new Mess at $25 87(@27 so. Spirits
Turpentine SO@Slc. Rosin S5aslS 50.
DoN'T SLIGHT YOUR TEETH.-Remember that
upon their labor the health of the stomach de-
ponds. Keep them perfect, and, in order to do
SO, manipulate them with brush, dipped in the
Fragrant Sozodot, once or twice day.
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court-Martial in North-carolina.

RALEIGH, Nov. "a general couIt-mar-
tial has been commenced at this city, by or
der of General Sickles, for the trial Of Major
Alexander Goshing, A. Q. NJ, of Buffaloe,
and other prisoners.
The court is composed as follows: Gen
eral F. Goff, off Rhode Island Colonel G. G..
Brady, of Connecticut Lieutenant Colonel
M R. Hogan, Surgeon q. s. ", of New York /;
Brevet Mrjor E. Crawsord, of Pennsylvania !;
Captain A. M. Staffee, of New Xork Briga-
dier General R Aveny, of New York, is
Judge Advocate.
The court has organized, and will proceed
with the trial of Captain E. Brown, 37th
U. S. colored troops, of Boston, undercharge
alleging various fraudulent sales of govern
ment property.
The case of Major Costing is not ready for
trial, and will not be taken up for week.
The military commission for the trial of
the Bureau cases is still in session, but has no
cases before it on trial
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Northern Elections.

NEW YORK, November S.-The election
returns indicate Republication victories in
most of the States.
Fenton's majority is estimated at about
$4,000
For Register, General Charles G.. Hal
pine is elected by nearly twenty thousand
majority. The vote in this city on calling
State Convention, is 10000 against it.
The Republicans gain largely throughout
Michigan and New Jersey.
Delaware has gone Democratic by about
1000 majority.
The colored Convention was again in ses-
sion at Indianapolis yesterday. Resolutions
were adopted, denouncing President johnson
and reproving Congress for hesitating to con-
fer impartial suffrage, on account Of misera-
BILE considerations ofpolicy.
New YORK, November 9.-The tribune"
foots up Fenton's majority 1906. In the
Legislature the Senate has twenty-six Repub-
licans to six Democrats, and the House eighty
four Republicans to forty-four Democrats.