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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
sharkey's Testimony.

Judge Sharkey, Senator elect from
Mississippi, has been before the Recon-
struction Committee A report of his
testimony says:
Hon. W. L. Sharkey testified that,
when he commenced his duties as Provis-
ional Governor of Mississippi, he found
the people, fifty to one, perfectly recon
ciled to the condition of things Even
the secession party admitted that they
had made miserable failure, and were
anxious to get back into the Union
They came up freely and cheerfElly, and
met all the demands of the President
Some prejudice had arisen against the
State because Of foolish provision of
late Legislative enactment limiting the
right Of freedmen to hold property. The
action was in contravention of the laws
as they had always previously existed.
The freedmen are doing Enthusiastically
well, but there is no Disgusting the fact
that the Freedmen's Bureau and the
colored troops have done more harm than
good Gen. Howard is "A very clever
gentleman but there are men in charge
Of the Freedmen's Bureau in Mississippi
who are disposed to speculate on white
and black.
/ verify believe that if at the time
was there all the troops and the Freed
mems Bureau had been withdrawn, /
could have had perfect state of order
in two weeks. There are now in the
State very little over half as many freed
men as there were formerly slaves.
There is no telling the mortality that
has prevailed among their numbers.
The negroes are, in very few instances,
disposed TO accumulate property. Ny
expectation concerning them is that
they are destined to extinction beyond
doubt We must judge Of the future by
the past; and could tell you great
many circumstances to that effect
In answer to question as to the status
Of Senators and members elect Of Con
gress, the witness said they were all
Wings, except one, who was q Union
Democrat The Wing party, as a gen
eral thing, were clear of the odium Of
secession. The State Government is in
the hands OF conservative men. The
Judges of the High Court Of Errors and
Appeals we're all Secessionists We
really had no material Of respectfully
TO run against them. The Attorney
General is in the same category
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
Act Of Humiliation by the Emperor and
.r.s. Empress of Mexico.

Correspondence New York Herald
81 On Holy Thursday, after attending
divine service in the Imperial chapel, the
Emperor and Empress, with the whole
Court, went to the saloon of Iturbide,
where the Emperor made the meals with
his own hands for twelve poor and age
stricken men, and the Empress did the
same for an equal number of old women.
After dinner Macmillan and Carlotta
kneeled before the poor, with napkin in
hand and their majesties then washed
the feet Of those ancients, moistened and
kissed them, while priest chanted that
part of the Gospel of the day which re-
fers to the sublime act of humiliation
which Christ practiced with his disciples.
After this laratorio their majesties
placed small silk purse on the neck Of
each pauper containing some pieces of
money, and then retired to their apart
ments. An immense concourse Of
people witnessed the ceremony The
emotion which it produced on many was
evident, not only because of its signifi-
canoe, but also because Of the important
remembrance which the act evoked
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
Prom Europe.

New York, April %. The Austria
German difficulty continues critical
II is asserted that Prussia has decided
ly refused to withdraw her order for mo-
bilation Of ten Corps d Armee.
Liverpool cotton sales for three days
were lG,50O bales, including $500 to
spectators. Market very dull--almost
nominal A decline from l@2d; in some
cases even more. Middling uplands l6ld
market closing steadier i.a ts@
Manchester markets heavier and de-
clining. Breadstuffs frmer; -four quiet,
but firm; wheat frmer and slightly ad-
vanced; corn steady, mixed, 2ss Cd to
29s Sd; provisions dull beef dull; pork
fiat bacon steady lard dull--American
72s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
wilson's letter.

The following is verbatim copy OF
Senator Wilson's letter, written nearly
two months ago, in relation TO the re-
lease of c. G. Clay
U. S. SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, March 3, 1866,
To dhe President Of ae United States; \
Sir Mrs. Clay, the wife OF Clement
G. Clay, is now in the city, and has re-
quested me to obtain permission for her
husband to go to his home on parole.
His father is said to be at the point OF
death, his mother recently deceased, and
If there be no objection or reasons un-
known to me, why the request OF Mrs
Clay should be denied, have no hesita-
ton in recommending its favorable con-
il only from motives OF hu,
mainly, as have no doubt Mr.. Clay will
be forthcoming when his presence is re-
CURED by the Government. / have the
honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your
obedient servant, IA. WILSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
CANNOT AGREE.

The Reconstruction Committee, it APP
pears, are unable to agree upon a report.
They have been the custodians Of the
South for many months, and, like the
man who purchased the elephant at a
remarkably cheap rate, do not know
what to do with it. The troubles of the
Radicals are only beginning. The retro
gade movement, if attempted, will be
like the disastrous retreat of an army.
They had better move forward. 1t is
better to be defeated in a battle'where foe
confronts foe, than be hewn down in
fight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
over that whole distance into small frag.

over that whole distance into small frag.
ments, irregular in shape, and many of
them no longer than q buck-shot or a
small rife ball. The fragments found
along the whole distance would not, II
put together consecutiyely, make more
than thirty feet in length The
glass insulators were burst and the pole
shivered into fragments. Mr.. G. W
HANKS, of the Nashville Union, has some
fragments of the torn and fused wire in
his possession, which have attracted
much curious attention. lj
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
COTTON FAILURE.i

While the cotton plant is doing well in
many portions of the upland country,
we are informed that, on account of the
defective character of the seed planted
on the water courses, failure of a crop is
imminent On the Lower Mississippi,
this evil is appalling Failure to pro-
cure stand" taken in connection
with the diminished amount of labor,
will spoil the calculations of those at the
North who are relying on large crop.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
A BREACH.

The Louisville Courier is responsible
to the ladies for the following "A young
lady from the East, has brought suit
against merchant in st. Louis for S25,-
900 damages for breach of promise. He
may be scamp; but he will buy himself
off very cheap for that sum, A woman
whose heart is worth twenty-five thousand
dollars according to her own invoice,
would break both the heart and purse of
any decent man
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
VERY TRUE.

A Republican paper says: 1--WE do not
say of the Civil Rights bill that in itself it
extinguishes the State, hut We aver that
if Congress has the constitutional power
to pass this bill, which strikes at the very
foundation of State authority then there
is not left solitary province ofthe State
upon which it may tresspass, or right
reserved to them beside the right of oh
liberation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

q ba~ JoHS D. ROGERS is exhibiting in
New Albany hen S. egg fourteen inches
in circumference and sixteen inches over
from end to end As the De Paw House
is afraid at this season to accumulate so
much of so perishable a commodity, Mr..
ROGERS proposes to offer his egg to the
Louisville Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

lower figures; so that, as an average,
the entire results are in favor OF. the De-
partment,
The President has flied all the APP
pointments in Virginia for the Internal.
Revenue Department with parties who
have taken the test oath.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, April 25.-Leaf tobacco
sales of ZIG hhds. at full prices; -four
frmer, superiine at 81 30; mixed corn
in bulk 5Sc, prime white 63c; oats 45c !;
pork excited at $27; bacon-shoulders
l23c, clearsides l6ac, sugar-cured hams
22c; whiskey 23c; lard l8lc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

eB The Wilmington DELI Journal
says that Senator SALISBURY knew very
well he uttered gross misrepresentation
when he stated in the Senate that the
Civil Rights law could not be enforced in
Delaware, and it is libel on the people
Of that State for him to say so.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

Ba5- The officers of the United States
army, who we're prisoners Of war in 1861
and 1862, are about to tender to Bishop
LYNCH. Of Charleston, South Carolina
the proceeds Of public lecture in New
York, for rebuilding the Orphan Asylum
of Charleston.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

la The Galveston Bulletin under
stands that General DENT, the Treasury
Agent for the State Of Texas, has issued
instructions to all his agents to close
business on the 10Th inst, aud forbidding
further seizure or detention Of property.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

BE- The Atlanta Bulletin says that
the storehouse accommodations of that
city are now about equal to what they
were before the war, and yet there is a
continued demand for houses. There are
now sixteen stores in the course of cree
ton, most of them first-class, within a
scope Of four squares.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

B6- The New York Tribune says:
General BUTLER has decided not to make
public his book at present; but, without
having moderated in feeling toward Gen.
GRANT. he will await some further occa-
sion 10 show his hand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

Ea5@ The ladies of Columbia, Murfrees-
boro and Pulaski, Tenn, are getting up
entertainments in their respective towns
for the benefit of the manned Confede-
rate soldiers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

By The Presidents message was read
in China forty-three days after it was
read in Washington. 1t was telegraphed
from Washington to San Francisco and
carried thence TO China by sailing YES
sci, that made the remarkable quick pas
sage of forty days
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

hearts that the time Of trifing is past"
He that would pass the latter part OF his
life with honor and decency, must when
he is young, consider that he shall one
day be Old, and not forget to remember
when he is old, that he was once young.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
SINGULAR OCCURRENCE.

A most extraordinary occurrence took
place along the line Of the Nashville and
Decatur Railroad, between Columbia
and Pulaski, during thunder storm last
Friday nirht. A half mile Of the tele-
graph wires were melted and divided
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

By 1t is the opinion of prominent
Congressman that the present session of
Congress will be closed early in June.
Apart from the subject of reconstruction,
all other business can be closed in sew
eral weeks
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

Rsg- The negro who killed ROBERT
DONOVAN some days since, was taken
from the Jail at Bowling Green, few
days ago, by mob of two hundred men,,
and hung
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE.
OFFICE OF COUNTY Court CLERK,
MEMPHIS. TENN, April 10. 1866.
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
Shelby County.
There are many merchants and other citizens
in this city and county exercising privileges for
which tax is required by law to be paid to the
State and county, and inasmuch as many have,
either through neglect or otherwise. failed to
comply with the law in accordance with section
704 of the code of Tennessee IF any person
presumes to sell goods or to exercise any privi-
iege without obtaining the license above pre-
scribed the Clerk shall issue to the Sheriff, or
to any Constable a distress warrant command
ing him to levy, in case Of privilege. tax
double the highest tax imposed upon any PRIV
ilege; and in other cases, a tax double the high
est tax imposed on any similar business, to-
gether with costs and charges, by distraining
and selling SO much of the delinquent's goods
and chattels as shall be sufficient for the pur-
pose. will commence to issue distress war
rants against all who persist in violating the
law. JOHN LOAGUE, Clerk.
ap26-3t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

Bay The New Haven Common Coun-
ell has been petitioned to abate as a
nuisance one of the colored Methodist
there, on account Of unreason-
ably loud singing and praying
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

bB-The historic Hartford" FARRA-
CUTS flag ship during the late war, is now
the flag ship Of the East India squadron,
Commodore BELL, commanding, and by
recent accounts was at Hong Kong har-
bor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

s0- Captain E. s.AYREs, wen known
to river men, died at Greensboro on
Wednesday last, of disease Of the heart.
Only two weeks since he was elected
Mayor of that place 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

Beg~ DR.. STEVENS MERRITT, the witness
who testified so positively few days ago,
as to JEFF. DAVIS completely with the
assassination plot, was re-examined, on
Saturday, and contradieted his previous
statement
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

BD~ A gentleman who can furnish a
capital Of $4,000 adyertises fora part
nership in an established business or a
clerkship in house where he will lend
the money
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

Ia So many negroes have gone away
from Carroll parish, La, that not more
than quarter part of the open lands Of
the parish is under cultivation this year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

B@rGen. SHERIDAN has received orders
to muster out the 4Sth Ohio, now in Tex
as, without Court-Martialing the sixty
members of the regiment who we're con.
cerned in the late mutiny.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

Hon Gro. W. JONES, have been invited
by number of influential citizens Of
Texas, headed by Hon. JOHN HANCOCK,
to run as the JOHNSON candidates for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
From st. Louis.

ST. Louis, April 25.-Cotton fiat !;
wheat unchanged; corn less firm; oats
heavy and easier; pork s27 Is; lard and
whiskey unchanged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
FROM WASHINGTON.

Admission of Colorado Discussed Sumner
Finds "a Negro in the WoOdpile Tho
Army Bill-Provost Marshars Bureau to
be Abolished-Freedmen's Bureau Report
for Missouri and Arkansas-Cotton Plant
ing in Congratulations Granted-Bills
and Resolutions Approved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
FIRST ANNUAL BALL
or THr
MEMPHIS BRANCH
Iron Ksouldess International Union OF
America,

w Opera House. on Monday evening, April
5oth, 1855.
Committee Of ArranEements-M. j. Fender
sast, John HyghaIns. John \. Randle. NJ. G.
Costello. James Cayinaugh, John Edgcrly and
John Trainer.
Committee Of Recepti0n-William White
Law. Samuel Tighe and J. Wilson Heath.
Floor Managcrs-John Kennedy. 7. b San
ders. NJ. G. Costello. George W. Bolfry. Thos
Burns. John Edgerly and Phillip Barron-
Tickets. g %. To be hat ofthe Committee
anlG-2H
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
From Cincinnati

ClxclSxATI, April .. = Flour and
grain unchanged; vhiskey, g %; pro
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

visions higher; pork $27; lard Ice bulk
meats, lO@l5ic bacon held at 3c.
higher; groceries dull and unchanged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
USE HELMBOLD'S
LUID EXTRACT Blu CH q

In all cases of the Urinary Organs, whether ex-
isting In male or female. from whatever cause
originating, and no matter of how long stand
ing. II is PLEASANT taste and odor. immediate
in lis action, and more strengthening than any
Of the preparations of Bark or Iron.
Those suffering from Broken-down OF Deli
cate Constitutions procure the remedy at once.
The reader must be aware that however slight
may be the attack of the above disease it is sure
10 affect his bodily health. mental powers, hap
piness, and that Of his posterity. Our flesh aud
blood are supported from these sources.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26

EHon J. ". THROcrxoEToy and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-04-26
PHYSICIANS. PLEASE NOTICE

We make no secret Of theingredients. Helm
bOld's Fluid Extract Buchu is composed OF
BHchu. Cubebs. and Juniper Berries, selected
I. Helmbold. Druggist and Chemist Of sixteen
years experience in the city Of Philadelphia.
and which il now prescribed by the most emf
nent physicians. has been admitted to use in tho
United Sotes army. and is also in very general
use in State Hospitals and public Sanitary In
situations throughout the land.
Ht- Direct letters 10
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
subscriptions

ID ECEIVED for all Eastern Papers and Maya
III zines, at the lowest rates, by
J. VI. MANASSE,
rs Book Store, Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

The Christian Spectator is the title of a
religious paper which proposes to exchange
Our religion is so at variance with Fitzger-
AIDS that an exchange could be of no advan.
tage to either. We have no respect for the
religion whose preacher abuses the protec-
tion he has of our institutions by likening
Moseby to Gen. Marion, and in all things
endeavoring to glorify traitors. If that's
religion. Wen none of it; if this way, is
Hell, all right; and we're thankful for a
choice of paths.-Humbold Register.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

DELAY NoT.-Until lately there was some
excuse for labor seeking other employments
than quartz mining. Then their was no
mills at which they could get their rock
crushed. That time has passed. The Spring
Creek mill is ready to do custom work on
terms such as ought to stimulate the miner
to labor The Union mill, too, is doing some
thing in that way. leaving it now to the
miners and owners of claims to prove, by
their own labor, whether they are good or
bad. There are claims at Middletown,
Muletown, Whiskytown, and Cedar Flat,
rock from which will pay the hauling and
milling and leave fair profit to the miner
for his labor.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

.jjn6
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

HAVE for sale the Largest Stock on the Pacific
Ill Coast, consisting in part as follows:
72O doz. Spectacles, in Gold, Silver, Steel and
Plated Frames.
3O5 doz. Eye Glasses, in Gold, Silver, Steel Horn.
Shell and Rubber Frames
$50 doz. Wire Gauze Goggles:
300 doz. Spectacle Glasses and Brazilian pebblos
800 doz. Spectacle and Eye Glass Cases;
395 opera and Marine Glasses
% Telescope and Spy Glasses;
225 doz. Magnifying Glasses;
so doz. Pocket Compasses
325 Hand Stereoscopes
10 Revolving Stereoscopes;
25O0 doz. otereoscopic Views;
Drawing Instruments. in German Silver ~, i
Brass, u anu
Boxwood and Ivory Scales
Microscopes in every style
2OO Magnetic Machines for Medical PURPOSES.
Aneroid Barometers
20,500 Card Photographs
600 Album Pictures in oil colors.
80 doz. Union Card Frames;
Joseph Ropgers Sons CUTLERY:
100 doz. Table Knives:
200 doz. Pocket Knives;
120 doz. Razors:
80 doz. Razor Strops:
125 doz. Scissors
SCISSORS, in cases;
lOO doz Gyroscopc Tops;
lou doz' thermometers;
25 doz. Hydrometers
Galvanic Batteries.
%D- Country Traders will consult their own
interest by examining our Stock and prices before
purchasing elsewhere. anu 'ices oeioro
ofaers r from the Country promptly executed.
- Catalogues sent to any address, FREE. -sSN
LAWRENCE & HOUSEWORTH.
OPTICIANS,
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SAN FRANCISCO. ills
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

A GERMAN in Texas, who didn't want to
be forced into the Rebel army, donned a
homespun gown and sun-bonnet and toiled
for two years on his farm, as his wife's sis
ter, come to stay with her from distance,
during her husbands absence in the Confed-
crate army Another German lay for
eighteen months in the cellar of his own
house. even his neighbora supposing him in
the Rebel army.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
Special Notices.

Ma Hope for the Afflicted another part
Of tbs paper will be found the advertisement of the
oa,ob,ated Institute established by DR.. J. c.
VOTING. in 1850. In this age of deceit and char
1otanism it is boon to the suffering to point out
70 them where they are of obtaining the wished
f relief and cure. Under the care of the skillful
Doctor the sick and troubled divest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
are sick or in trouble, do not hesitate. Read the
advertisement and follow the advice. Do not for
get the number nor the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washing
ton street, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
REDEMPTION FUND.

NTOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals,
directed to the undersigned for the surrender
Of County Warrants, will be received up to the last
day of the next regular meeting of the Board Of
Supervisors
Shasta Jan. I, 1866 jnG
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13

Speculative would call the attention of our
readers to the Grover & Baker Machines Their
reputation is too well established for us to attempt
word in their favor, but would advise any per
Sons wanting reliable Family Sewing Machine, to
Investigate the merits Of these before buying "a
word to the wise is sufficient y OF
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
Mammoth Quartz Mining Company,

aid DIGGINGS MINING DISTRICT, Shasta
Y county, Cal.-There is delinquent upon the
following described stock on account of assessment
levied the 9th day of November, A. D. 1865, the
several amounts set opposite the of the
respective stockholders as follows also for assess
ment levied on the I'd day of August 1865:
The Shasta courier., 1866-01-13
Mount Shasta Division, 6. of T.

MOUTH SHdstd OI'IsIoH' = o1 n -
B. D. Anderson, W. p. H. Shurtlef, A. W..
j. I. Burrosw, r. s.. Geo. Gwinn, A. R. 81;
F. E. Crowel, f. s.. J. w. Garden, IT,; j.
Menzie, c.; 0. S. Holton, A. c.. Chas. Ander-
son. l. S. NJ. X. Gilbert, 0. S., W. II. Rhod-
hamel, P. w. P. Rev. Mr.. Ely, Chap.