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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14
The White House Plundering- Card from
o M y the Late Steward

ad EDITOR NATIONAL IYTELLIGEYcER -
Since my return to this city my atten-
ton has been called to some remarks
made in the House of Representatives
by Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, on the
question Of appropriations for furnish
ing the White House Mr., Stevens is
reported to have said that the steward
was responsible, but had failed in his
duty by allowing the spoons, linen, etc,
to be taken from the house during Mrs
Lincoln's illness.
| was appointed steward soon after the
death of the late President and on the
day / received the appointment took an
inventory of every article in the White
House, and some months after trans
ferred the same to my successor.
/ can but consider, from Mr.. Stevens
language, that the slur was intended for
me, and take this method to contradict
the assertion.
The Committee of Appropriation ex-
amined me, and are fully satisfied that L
transferred to my successor all of the
property had received, with one ,excep-
ton, viz One set of ehinaware which
had, by order of the Secretary of the In
terror, transferred to the inmates of the
White Honse. The value of said china
was $3.50, and this was all that was def
cient at the time Of the transfer.
Mr. Stevens must have known at the
time he spoke that he made an unfounded
assertion, and one that future examina-
ton must have contradicted,
would only remari; that whatever ar
tieles are missing from the White House
must have been taken from thence either
before or after my appointment
Respectfully yours,
r THOMAS STACEPoLE
Washington, March 2, 1866.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14
BY TELEGRA PHI
The Midnight Dispatches.

New ORLEANS, March l3.-There was
great Indifference shown toward the cleo
ton yesterday by large number of vo-
ters, great many of whom, especially
the business men, did not go near the
polls.
Judge Kellogg, Collector of Customs,
has received news from Washington that
the authorities had dismissed all persons
engaged in the seizure of property in the
South, claimed as belonging to the Con-
'federate government. All cotton now
seized is to be held until full examina-
ton can be had.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis is here en- route
to Canada
In Iberville Parish last week, at a
sherifrs sale, six fine sugar plantations
we're sold, for what the elaborate machin-
cry first cost.
Hon. J. T. Trotter, one of the leading
judges in Mississippi, died at Holly
Springs last week.
Daily passenger trains are now run
ming between New Orleans and Canton.
The Old Pontchartrain Railroad Com
pany. have declared dividend of 10 per
cent
The Clarksville, Red river, eorrespon-
dent of the Houston Telegraph charges
the Treasury agents there of seizing 100
bales of cotton which it was well known
did not belong to the late Confederacy,
and through third party offered to re-
lease the cotton for the consideration OF
300 bales, which was refused, and the
cotton was moved at once at much
greater expense than it would have cost
the owner Every effort was made at
Clarksville and New orleaus to secure
its release, but without success. .
NEW ORLEANS, March l3.- Cotton is
dull-sales to-day 1900 bales of middhng
at 42(944c; sales within the past three
days, II, 900 bales; receipts for four days,
22OO bales; decrease in receipts over
four days Of last week, 100 bales, as
compared with the corresponding days;
molasses, 9Oc; sugar l33@l4lc; gold,
2sc; sterling, 3sac; New York checks,
from par to &c discount; stock of cotton
in the city, lss,OOO bales.
New ORLEANS, March l3. = Mayor
Kennedy has issued a proclamation,
directing that the strictest measures be
taken at once to cleanse eyerybodys
premises, in preparation for the advent
of the cholera. After the 25th inst
severe penalty win be imposed on all who
are found delinquent. The steamer
Evening Star, from New York via Ha-
vana, is detained at quarantine.
Monsieur Langlois, the new Minister
of Finance sent ont from France to Max
imilian. died suddenly on the 23d ult
g LOUISVILLE, March l3.-Leaf tobacco
is frmer; choice leaf has advanced;
sales to-day Ill hhds; pork, nominal,
s27 so; bacon, shoulders, lac; clear
sides, l7ac; corn, 5s@62c; oats, 42c;
whiskey. 81 25; -four, superfne, 81 %.
CINCINNATI, March l3 - Flour un-
changed; wheat, 81 so; corn, 5sc; oats,
SIC; pork, inactive, at $27 so; lard,
lsIc; sugar, l2l@l5ac; coffee, dull, at
2sc; cotton, 49c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14
Sad Death Of a Young Lady.

A young lady whose parents reside in
the southern part of Washington county,
Ind, died of fright on Tuesday night last,
under the following sad circumstances {:
A brother of the deceased young lady has
been absent in the army for the past
three years, and unexpectedly returning
home, thought to take the family by sur
prise. Acting accordingly, he knocked
at the room door in which his two sisters
we're sleeping, and having arousedt Them,
they responded from within without un-
barring the dosr, but failing TO elicit any
other reply than that of rap, became
frightened, arose and attempted to leave
the room, but in doing so one of the sis
ters fell prostrate on the floor and ex-
pired in few Misunderstanding, 1t is said,
died from actual fright .a.. .s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14
A Merchant Drowned.

Mr.. John B. Preston, q commission merchant
OF Sc. Louis, while on visit TO his father, at
Iockport, III, started for the railroad station 70
meet some friends, on the evening Of April 18th,
but in crossing the canal accidently fell in and
was drowned. He was insured in the Travellers
OF Hartford for $500, and the money was
urotnpflv raid 10 his family.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14
A Remarkable Dream.

A few days since a robber entered the
house Of Mrs Powell in Lafayette avenue,
Brooklyn, and carried of $500. Mrs.
Powell saw the THETA he made the exit.
and was able to identity him when ar
rested shortly after. No clue could be
obtained to the stolen funds Mrs. Pow
ell, however, dreamed that it was secreted
in batch of dough She communicated
her dream to the police, and Captain
Leieh, going to the room Of the robber
the next day, discovered the money hid
den in a loaf of bread
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14
Killed by the Bite of an Insect.

Mr.. Peter Fischer. a German citizen Of Peoria,
III. on the 18th day of July went out hunting
with a companion. While in the woods, Mr.. L.
was bitten on the back Of the neck by q poison
Gus insect. He made his way home. in great
agony, aud died in few hours. Hewas insured
In the Travellers Of Hartford for S2000 and the
money was paid to his widow. July 18th. Our
agent writes:
This Is one of the best examples have wit
messed Of the charitable side Of our business. A
tives in this country, unable 70 speak English.
with six children, nearly all young, and no
money. The Germania Life steps up and pays
her one thousand, and the Travellers Insurance
Company, of Hartford. two thousand dollars.
Ii wog.a hags warmed your heart to be able TO
pay this woman. Tears flied her eyes for the
husband she had lost, and with joy that the
little ones would be cared for"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14
S4IO.6I3 81

LOSSES ADJUSTED AND PAID during the
year 1865, in very marked and striking man
ner exhibits the solid. substantial. and faithful
service rendered patrons by the Phoenix, as well
as its ability to pass through seasons prolific Of
confagrations, with honor and profit TO those
most interested.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14
ALL KINDS OF ACCIDENTS,

rPHE TRAVELLERS INSURANCE C0MPA-
i ny of Hartford. Conn, is the pioneer acci,
dent insurance company Of this country, and
has double the cash assets Of any of its imita-
tors; up TO October LIST it had issued over 2I.OgO
ing the large sum OF $4S 900 paid TO thirteen pol
icy holders within the year, for only $50 in
policies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14
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Savings Department,

In which deposits of one dollar, and greater
sums will be received, and draw interest the
rate of four per cent. per arnum, when the same
remains three months er longer. jalb-3r,
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Killed by the Cars.

Mr.. Stephen Super, a raiiroad conductor, Of
Peoria. III, was killed BY falling between the
cars, Dec e. 1S6l-the first total los Of this Com
many. He was insured IN the Travellers Of Hart-
ford for sou, and the money was paid g his
wife and children as soon as proofs OF his death
were presented.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-14

CHoULD SUGGEST THE NECESSITY OF
- good insurance TO every man whs desires 70
protect himself against the loss which follows In
the wake Of fire.
La sentinelle de Thibodaux. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1861-1866, 1866-05-26
II Jules Chappuis, Administrator, vs. Heirs xad
sIs CSC Creditors of Victorin Benoit.
State of-Louisiana-Parih of Of La
Efourche, { Third Judicial District
Court. I M lsis.9sx aIrrrss4Hf sgg6 5l...

4 WhereasrJules Chappuis Administrator, duly
aaIned and qualified admin istrator of said csuc-
cession, has this day fled in my Office = final
and complete account Of his administration, III
y Now. therefore, the heirs and creditors in the
aforesaid estate and the parties Interested are
hereby notified to produce In this Office within
The 10 dayssnex following the publication Of
the present notice. such objection as they may
have against the homolagation Of said account,
otherwise. the, same. shall be approved and ho-
,mologated occording 10 law, .a | IS 49,
10 Witness my hand and The seal Of said
- Court this 18th day Of May 1856.
may 10 a. 81 u ALLAN, 0ask
La sentinelle de Thibodaux. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1861-1866, 1866-05-26
Terns- Payable, In Advance.

Penmanship- -Lessons no limited ........S Is
Bookeeping-Double and single Entry etc,
|, q perfect course ..si so
Arithmetic including all commercial calcu--,-.
latlons 80. ...l. t...s q. s.s... ..4 SO
Lectures on commercial law 20
Algebra...,. ....-.s. .i.I.s.s. .-.... 81
Geometry ......... 4....... 49,. SO
English Grammatical course -. so
9 Fall course, not limited ~. ~ .... Joe
French :" .s,a.. 100
Spanish C. 80. ]. .....a. 100
GerMan ........... I0O
Latin :s6sa ...... 8. 100
Greek = eFeFg s.99s....... .........a 100
A life Ticket in all Departments. 80. ~, 500
f N. Bl4A stadent having paid for a coure in any
branche as above, entitled LIFE Ticket in that De.
desire. s9 tsf*21 E9lst EaG8k8s 20 IN
For any language, per month. $40 N
Drawing, per month .................. 20
Stationery for commercial course ~. S
Stationery for Penmanship p............ 50
Diploma w. ~. !! ,4si
Diploma from this College Is passsport Ii alf
Commercial communities. @GS2titi o,gsa III
0 Usual time for Penmanshib, 70 4 weeks; do do
Bookkeeping. to 5weeks; do do comtherriai courss
but lessons are mon limited id any brunch.
All former stqdsnts are invited to fssiew thar
studies free Of charge. .Js
The South must now sdacated her some practically
If she would develop her vast resources of wealth,
VIII c1 hnEh more ndmerOus than those Of Brazil.
We have ample arrankments for 500 students dur.
ing the cuSrentyear. Parents can make liberal
ditions for their fthey Apply soon. Those froh
the c0thtry can board with good families, speaking
english french, spanish or german, at moderate ra
tes. sf4F ts{ASEsf5f3 s,.ss iii Il 5fftsB
A Business Education, that enables one to earn
4200B $4,000 annually is the best fortune parents
can give their soas As the College has been in
cessful operation for than qnarterofa century
and the pratica plan here pursted. received this n
unanimous SOmmendations or the Press and business
community and several of its former students are
now in business ia this city and over the couatry, it
IL dcented useless to 60 into an explanation Of the
plan Gf me its of the institutiOn. aa9a
: So far as known, NOT ONE Of the MANY thousands
Of former students is now out Of employment and 80
Tar as known, not one In a thousand of those who
have been sent for years to Europe the North, 10
qualified on returning home to enter q business
house, although thousands of dollars have been ex-
pend a on his education. OIL III gtnEs,.i 10 he#aa
u word to the wise is sufficient.
The city is now healty. Persons from 10 to 60 years
ofaee attend such bran hes they NAV wish, By
having special Professor for each branch three
fourths Of the students time s saved Studehts in-
tended for this College should bring this circular or
SPECIAL direction, every winter there are tempo.
rary establishments opened. Young ct dents should
put theft funds In the hahds Of their merchant,
the President of the College. Citizens and strangers
are invited to calk College Office. Room No, z No
noy-lsiy - RUFUS DOLBEAR, President
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THIBoDAUX, La, SATURDAY. MAY 2s, 1866 2ss3. j.

Ei".. r. Bush, Mccullough : .'e7
s' and Lag onis, Dantin, ..25s3
scholars IL % s
May S, Adv. taxes, Dantin, so1 g 9
10 BY balance. by amt = t.i.5
as,5 due corp. funds, s75 sl1k
z9d Ies-a49 t'}ta eGngWs q 1899 25
La sentinelle de Thibodaux. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1861-1866, 1866-05-26

s&@s=s - s6 Justices Fees. 5slf it.fA
Writing affidavit and swearing $ 25t
Subpoena forthwith, for all the witnesses rs
Issuing warrant axia9S4 9-s si2 asfi rs
Judgment entering and recording q fs91y00
Order of imprisonment adi Il na4 beig25
Execution ms.3s al 4t.ttt.ysiqss5sti gs as
easas 81 Constable's Fees.
Executing warrant 90 Hei3aifaN S IS
Subpmnaing witnesses f3asss s.6d .xss 10
Conveying prisoner to Jail IS ge 75
Selling contiscated property, Advertising &c, $50
ExecutingJG f. ia. - ..........9s.i ar 30
Each necessary notice '4s'i ~ ss's %
Comnnaission On property so1a under il. ia ia d
Jailor's Fees. x
TURNKEY inap in Jail sne.a.! g q sts rs
Turnkey ''Sos,s S,s Of Jail .itet's 1a5'.,.go
Boarding from one to five days li' 8 SO
Sec. 2G Be II further ordained, &c, That vi
laws or parts of laws, ordinances, etc., contrary
to the provisions of this cgdinante, shalF be,
and are hereby, repealed, ~ ,,.s.sl.a
a S. T. GRISA MORE, Mayor
p. E. LoRIo, Clerk. = ,'i''' ~! ao '4~Sad 8
4If + #5sff .af{fsskffs{ {sfFa :sEtf.5t1 s.
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BY bal. on hand s 80 s5 i
Z ]. X. GoURDAIN, Treasurer
Thibodaux, Nav 10, 1866,

To the Mayor and Trustees Of the town
of Thibodaux FL hereby submit my an
nnal report and account with the Guion
Academy, BY authorization Of the Mayor,
three hundred and seventy five dollars 81
11aIcents were paid from the funds of the
Corporation to the Guion Academy:if.;i + /.
La sentinelle de Thibodaux. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1861-1866, 1866-05-26

...J4 .saa. Respectfully submitted, !,
t..ru. j. J.K.GOURDAIN, Treasurer.
On motion duly seconded, the board ad-I
S. T. GRIsAMoRE, Mayor
P. E. LoR1o, Clerk. F. !, a'''i 39 ',.i'.'9a
La sentinelle de Thibodaux. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1861-1866, 1866-05-26

p. f. LoR1o. CLERK. 'sSiii q b=i'23at
/" 'a5.5 e ..'a 7hi1odaur, Hay 16, 1866.
Pursuant to section is. Of the :. Act in
cooperating the town Of Thibodaux," the
Council met and adjourned.
Present IS. T., Grisamore. Mayor;
Messrs. A. Perrin, F. +. Riviere, w. H.
Tabor and NJ, Robichaux. +;vss ga 4
/; Absent ~. +. Thompson and J, Ba--
deaux. St.a.5,s t.5.,
The election of officers being in order.
P. E. Lorio was elected Clerk: j. K.
Gourdain, Treasurer G. O.. Uaptin,
Constable, Assessor and Wharfnger and
Collector. . tst,
The following committees were appoint
ed by the Mayor: Fsl.., t...t... .z'.s5S=55s
II Committe on Finance :-F. L. Rlyiere,
A. Perrin and w. Fl. Tabor. 4s., = g;sas
j Committee on Improvement:-J. Ba-
deanx, j. F. Thompson and M. Robichaux.
Committee on Education james F..
Thompson w. H. Tabor and J. Badeaux.
On motion, duly seconded, board I'D
journed sine die. aH
.,a5 ms. I. GRTSAMORE, Mayor.
P. E. LoRIo, Clerk ,s.s 'ttt I.
La sentinelle de Thibodaux. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1861-1866, 1866-05-26
STEAM AND WATER F|PES AND FITTINGS 5
saw GUMMERS and FILES, - ii
tsL4 8)#..ss8 q PUMPSt &c. &c. iIisl1

7fsE4 saf sFf5HI
Having connection with Fonndries and Ma,
chine Shops, in the Northwest NE are prepar-
ed 10 contract for any class Of Machinery, for
speedy delivery, upon the most favorable terms,
From long expefierce In the Machinery bu-
iness Of New Orleans and the Southwest, we
know what is needed, and will always be pre-
pared to supply il. aI..4et 49,, $50 "
Having facilities through connection with
the house Of j. r. MANIo 4 CO., Cotton Fac,
tors. No. 128 GEavier street., New Orleans,
for disposing Of Cotton Of other produce on
The best terms the market affords. parties can
ship produce to that hoase, when ordering
ANYTHING 10 our line, and their orders will re.
ceive as prompt attention sas II they send us
cash direct - 60 e5 ao'sa sFst95s TrasI5sd
4 A full supply of CANE CARTS, PLAN
/ lWAiGoss & TIM BER WHEELS,
from the factory Of JoshnAa aBodieys Z Wheelipg,
Wa, constanlt Oh handstssa3a
os aetfill5P 4 THOS. Bs BODLEY & Co.,
% noy44fy te e4f No. O. Perdido Street,
: y ~ > & 4
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,GUION ACADEMY.

GU4ON ACADEMY. DR.
Learning account, amt
pd as pr oft MOL S 1900
Setting fire gtiates,2, II 90
Hauling coal, etc, 8 45O
StOye coal. etc. 4, l8 90
D enchBs, 5, '' tE 30 90
Sarah Niles, I'd asst
teacher. 9. 6 at Is 90
Knobloch,p'i,6,7, so 90
RID. Jordan copy ,ete1O.s, 3 90
G.Grisham, 1sta.t.,7.9, 25 90
A. Grisham,2d afsS,10, % 90
NJ. Rcbichaux, repairs,
etc. dfts No. IL, ii, g 200 90.
ST. .Grisamora s. CoI312, SO 90
Glazing and other repairs ~.
dfts No. III ,tl3, ~ 100 25
A.F.Knobloch,. pl. H. 125 90
Al. Grisham.2 asst 1915, 60 SO
G.Grisham, ,lstasst, 15,l662 SO
Sarah Niles, asst. H. 81 SO !
g. Grishain, list asst. 10, 1852 80
A. Grisham, I'd asst, 10. 62 so
A. r. aKnobloch, pl.2O, l25l 007y
A@t ttS 4t#
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-10-18

And that the following table shows the total amount OF taxes
assessed each Township Town or City In accordance W
he above table of rates. follows
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-10-18
He Surrenders.

Henry j, Raymond, tho recognized
champion aud leader of the johnson
party, who was first aud foremost
IN the movement which resulted in
the johnson party, has uncoudition.
ally surrendered, He acknowledges
the untonablcpess Of the position,-
The voice of tho people, by the late
State Elections, has led him into the
Highway ho has travelled before, and
like wise man who secs and cou.
Cessos his error, he is not ashamed to
mako his return to grace, public.
In the Times of Saturday, Mr.,
Raymond says,
The result OF tho recent elections
is entitled to very grave eonsidera-
ton in all the States aud by all the
parties TO be affected by It. 1t an.
nounces tho verdict Of tho people up.
on the great political question which
awaits solution--tho restoration of
the Southern States to their share of
political power in the General Gov
crnmcnt; andit establishes the po.
litical character of Congress'throhsh.
out the whole Of President Johnsons
term of office. Ii has decided that
the Democratic Party as such shall
not decide when, nor how, that res.
toration shall take place; aud Il has
also decided, hat q shall not take
l'lacc upon tho Presidents policy of
admitting members from those STATS
into Congress, as matter Of right,
and ,cithoat conditions 10 DO imposed
by ia,e. 1t has also decided that the
Amendment to the Constitution pro.
posed by Congress ought to be rati-
fed and become valid as part aud
parcel of that instrument, before
this restoration takes place at all.
h oar judgement the pubic ,celfdrc
demands that his decision should b.
accepted, aud respected Jy he whoIe
oosatry-by the North aud by the
South--dnd by me President himsclf,
aud as n fnal solution Of compli.
Gated and perilous problem, The
very necessity of the case seems to us
strong reason for such a course
|, is decision from which there is
no anpeal.
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A New Volume.


This .ssnS is the first number o
the Nineteenth Volume of Tur
TrFFIS WEEKLY TRIBUNE. The Tai
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er question to ask, "Who edits the
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worthy that, although it has sufT.
cred pecuniarily by these changes,
it has coutrived to "keep up ap-
pearances" like many "iirst fami.
lies" who have seen better days.
IL possesses good constitution
and fair record, and it shall be
our endeavor, henceiorward, and
always, to mako,the TRpusE n sta.
bic and reliable paper. We assure
our readers that there will be nc
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