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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-02-03

CHRISTIAN HYMN BooK.-James Burke
& Co., of Houston, advertise to-day full
supply of the christian Hymn Books,-S4O
pages, price 81, per copy.
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Final Settlement.

ID ENJAMIN FROST, Guardian Of Marie
DNoland, has fled in my Office, hi &C.
count current, with his said wards estate,
together with his petition praying foi q g.
nal discharge: This is, therefore, to rouiJ
all persons Interested, TO come forwaId a.
the February Term 1866, Of the Probate
Court, to he held at the Court House in ne
town Of Dallas, on the last Monday the 2s;h
day of February 1866, and contest the tarls,
if they think proper. Dallas, Texas, Feb
ruary I'd, 1856.
W. K. MAsTEN, elk, C. c. d.
POST By JAS. p. THOMAS, Dep'ty
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-02-03

A MELANCHOLY CIRcUNsTANCE.-Weh have
been creditably informed of some fncts
which have taken place lately near our city,
which we think proper to notice briefly as
follows: A negro woman, the mother of
two small children, occupying house in
common with some other negroes in this
vicinity, was suddenly seized, after having
just finished q days work Mt the washing
tub, with a severe pain in the side, which
soon assumed the form Of typoid pneumonia
Of q severe type. After some delay. phys
icians were induced to give the necessary
attention, but the disease had passed be-
yond control. The patient died on Mon
day morning, and was not inferred until
the Thursday evening following The rca-
sons were, that the freedmen did not try
or could not raise the necessary means to
bury, and probably did not care enough
about it to give to neof their fellow beings
this last sad rite of humanity. o body
would probably have been suffered to re-
main on the premises in state Of decay,
had not the attention Of one Of our citizens
been accidentally calleu to the circumstance
who provided the means Of decent inter-
ment. Now We venture the assertion that
n similar circumstance never before occur
red anywhere in the Southern country, be-
fore the Inauguration of the late war. 1t
may be considered small affair for a news.
paper to notice, but when we consider what
a voluminous commentary it furnishes up
on the emancipation Of the negroes, we may
we'll say that the condition of the black
race in this country HAS NOT BEEN IMPROVED.
Heretofore, it has been largely TO the infer-
est of the white ince to care for the negro.
Now, they can only commend him 10 God
and His providence.
Who takes care of these orphan children?
One is about four months, the other some
thing over two years old. Hero are objects
for the exercise of the enlarged benevolence
of the negro humanitarians Of the North
We call the attention OF their representa-
tives in this part of the country to the fact.
Let the worshippers Of these ebony IDENTITIES
see otis we'll as twas before with them,
and they will have done Gods rs well as the
negros servicc.-Austin Gdzetts.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-02-03

Hy-Attenton is called to the various le-
gal advertisements in this paper, from this,
Denton and Ellis counties.
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Attorney General Speed to the Presi.
dent.
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE, !

Inn 1850
ro ,,o pr.,isept
Sir II have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt from you of q copy Of the reso-
linton of the Senate of the United States
of the 2lst of December, 1860. In that
resolution the Senate respectfully request
10 be Informed upon what charges and
measures Jeff Davis is still held in confine-
ment and why he has not been put upon
his trial When the war was at it's crisis,
Jeff Davis, ommander-in-Chi of the
army of the insurgents was taken prisoner
with other prominent rebels, by the militia
~ forces Of the United States. 1t was the
du,y of the military so to take them. They
have been heretofore and arc yet held as
prisoners of war. Though active hostlties
have ceased, n state of war etill exists over
the country in rebellion. Until peace shall
come. in fact and in law, they can rightful-
" he held rs prisoners of war. | have ev-
er thought that trials for high treason cnn-
not be held before q military tribunal. The
civil courts have jurisdiction of that crime.
The question then arises Where and when
must the trials therefore be hed2
In that clause of the Constitution men
toned in the resolution Of the Senate it is
plainly written that they must be held in
The State and District wherein the crimes
shall have been committed. l know that
many persons Of learning and ability en-
terrain the opinion that the comma ndcr.in.
chief of the rebel armies should be regard
cd as censtitutionally present with all the
insurgents who prosecuted hostilities, and
made raids on the Northern and Southern
borders of loyal States. This doctrine of
destructive presence, carried out to its log
ical sequences, would make all who had
b;en connected with the rebel army liable
10 trial in any State and district into which
nnv norton Of those armies had M ade the
,lisbtest ipcnrsiop. Not being persuaded
of The correctness of that opinion. but rc-
gardino the doctrine mentioned as of doubt
mi cons,i,utionalitv. | have Thought IL NOT
nroner 10 ,Jyise Won TO cause criminal pro-
eeejino 10 be Instituted against Jefferson
Davis or apv Of the insurgents. in any Of
Tho states az districts in which thew were
actually prescut during the prosecution Of
bos,ilities
Somo nrom;nont rebels were personally
nresant ~ tho invasian of MARYLAND and
Penn,ylyania bu, ali or nearly all of them
r.ce;vcd military marbles upon the surren.
dor IF ,ba rcbei ARMIES While I think
tbat those narties have no ultimate protec.
.ion from prosecutions for high treason. |
have thought that it would be a violstion Of
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-02-03

The late President Buchanan has pub
lished his book on his administration in
which John W. Forney expected. MS he said,
"to catch HI His name don appear in
the book Mt ali! What fall was there"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-02-03

Maj. Gen. Frank Gardner, the able and
distinguished commander Of Port Hudson,
has taken charge Of The local columns Of
the ". q. Crescent.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-02-03

OFFICIAL VoTE OF PARKER CouNTr.-B.
L. Richey, Esq, of Weatherford, sends us
the following official vote of Parker, in the
election for delegates to the State Conven-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-02-03

B3~ Gen. T. N. Waul, late Of the c. S. Ar
my 10 the delegate from Gonzales county
in the convention.
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Inmher For sale.

THE undersigned have the fine
saw MILL fprnserlv owned by JEFF ws.ftsr
ford 7 miles East Of Lancaster. on The Trinity.
Bills Of Lumber will be nled with desps ? -
Leave vour orders At W. l. Whites store. IN Lrr
castsr' The mill will say 5000 fs-t pr dEl -
de,rntion in getting your orders IN shnrt nsiit
Der prices are the same for lumber 81 prsTif 70 =
WHITE & KELLEB.
La.e.stsr, JsnuE-y 20. lsss-Is7ucr
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Administrators Notice.

III tor Of the Estate Oi 4. A. McCiung, dec q
the March Term, OF the Honorable County Corrt g
Denton county 1855, all persons hsvif clamfs ~ ~
said estate are required 20 present them. pro-
authenticated, within fhc time prvscribed y. hT
and those indebted 10 make immediate psynerf
: X. CHRls1AL, Aoin'f.
Denton. Texas. Jan. p, IsGs-2o.ev'
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C,,oI settlement.

Ar.n, a, p.ll..-J.w. swINbELLs
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COMPREHENSIVE.

UlHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY
| formed acopartnership under the firm name
MAYER, MARSHUETz & CO.,
Corner of Second and Jefferson streets. Impor-
tiers and Dealers in
Havana and Domestic SeGnrs,
TOBACCOS. PIPES AND
SIN OKER - A r I'll Giles.
We shall continue to keep one of the largest
stocks in the South. Returning our thanks for
past fayors shown us, we respectfully solicit
A. MAYER,
A. G.. MARSHUETZ,
LEO. MARSHUE TZ.
Sole Agent for Flower of the World" Natu-
raj Leaf. an
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the piece was we'll rendered. Tonight
the Ice Witch, or the Frozen Hand, will
be produced in proper style, with strong
cast. Miss Emma Webb being the Lady
Ulla" Miss Ada being The fair "Minna, ="
and Mr.. J. W. Hill the soaking Har.
rold," Mrs. Tannehill, Miss Anna Dill.
bingham, Messrs. Melville, Keith, ETC.,
will appear in their respective parts. The
Webb Sisters were highly complimented
by the New York press for their acting in
this piece at the Olympic in that city, and
they will doubtless be greeted with full
house tonight They deserve it. The
-Four Sisters will conclude the entertain
ment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

RAILROAD MEETING.-At a meeting of
the citizens of Grenada, held few days
since, Col. NJ. X. Minter was called to
the chair, and R. Coffman appointed Sec
rotary. The chair called on the Rev. Z.
NJ. Richardson to explain the object Of
the meeting, which he stated to be to take
into consideration the extension of the
Mississippi and Tennessee railroad
through the counties east of Grenada,
forming junction with the Mobile and
Ohio railroad at some suitable point,
forming thereby direct communication
with Memphis. Mr.. s. NJ. Hawkins and
DR.. r. p. Lake followed with some APP
propriate remarks urging the propriety
of appointing two or more delegates to
the contemplated railroad meeting to be
held at Okolona, with full power to rep
resent the interests of Grenada. 1t was
resolved that four delegates be appointed
to attend the convention at Okolona-
whereupon the chairman appointed the
following gentlemen: Hon. S. NJ. Haw-
kins, Hon. J. L. Milton, DR.. L. c. Lee,
and DR.. r. p. Lake.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

FATAL ARRAY AT MARIoS.-Dr. Geo.
B. Peters, who killed Gen. Van Dorm du-
ring the war, had difficulty with James
o. Lusby, a planter, who resides in
Council Bend, yesterday, at Marion,
Ark. 1t appears that some misunder-
standing has existed for some months
between the parties, an adjustment of
which had been sought, with but little
satisfaction in the courts, and upon over
taking the Doctor in Marion yesterday,
Mr. Lusby made an attack upon him with
a cane which he had in his hand at the
time DIR. Peters drew a pocket-kniie
and made thrust at Lusby's throat, sew
ering the windpipe, aud inAicting cash
which commenced to bleed profusely.
After receiving this woundMr L. drew
a derringer, fred at the Doctor, the ball
passing through the coat sleeve of his
right arm, which had been cast up for
protection. Mr.. Lusby then drew six
shooter and was about discharging il
when the Doctor took refuge in an ada
cent store. By this time, through loss of
blood, Mr.. Lusby fell exhausted and was
borne Off by bystanders and placed in the
hands of medical attendants. 1t is
thought that his injuries will prove fatal
Dr. Peters surrendered himself to the
sheriff Immediately after the occurrence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

THURSDAY evening, at 4 o'clock,
Monsarrat & Montgomery will sell at
auction large number of beautiful lots,
situated on Mosbey and Leath avenues,
opposite the residence of Enoch Taylor,
Esq, and in one of the healthiest, most
improving and delightful localities in the
suburbs. 1t will not be long before the
street railway will extend to conve-
nient distance of these lots, and all those
who would have house combining the
advantage of the city with the health and
beauty of the country will do well to
take the conveyance at the Irving Block
at 81 o'clock pm, Thursday, 18th, and
attend this sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

POLICE UYIFoRN.-Several of the po-
lice we're out in their new uniform yes
terday, presenting quite a gay appear
ance. The coats are of blue cloth, with
brass buttons, bearing the coat of arms
of Tennessee, cut single-breasted for the
patrolmen and double. breasted for the Off
GERS. The pants are of blue, with white
cord stripe, and the caps are of the regu-
lar English police style, of blue, with
heavy leather vizor straps, and with ad-
Unstable black oil-silk coverings. In
front of the officers cap, just above the
vizor, is set in gold wreath the rank of
the person wearing it, and similar in
sigma upon the caps of the patrolmen
signifies their number. A dark lantern,
which can be carried in the hand or at
tached to a belt around the waist has
been furnished to those on night duty.
We heard a good one on the new uniform
perpetrated by darkey yesterday. He
was standing with colored friend near
the Commissioners office, when Captain
Garrett, with his new uniform, passed by.
The darkey looked at the Captain, and
then said to his companion, Them
fine clothes. This child stays at home
at night now. They shant get twenty
five dollars out of me to pay for all that,
No stree
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The gold market is gradually declining. and
was all last week. Brokers were not willing to
pay over l42]z this morning. City Scrip is dull
at 20 to 81 The money market rules close and
loans command 21psr cent. month. negOtia-
ted on the street.
Uncurrent money market was very dull, with
buying rates tending downward. We quote
Tennessee as follows: Bank Of Tennessee. q I;
Union Bank. "a; Bank Of Chattanooga. 2 /;
Bank Of West Tennessee. a; Planters Bank.
70; Bank Of Memphis. par; Bank Of Middle
Tennessee, 90: City Bank of Nashville. 90;
Merchants Bank. IS: OcOOe, .; Bank Of Shell
byville, ~; Traders Bank. 50.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The PUBLIC LEDGER pow has 'tyJdr
the largest circulation of ANY daily
newspaper published in the State OF Ten
nessee, and offers, therefore, advantages
to advertisers not possessed by any
other journalin the State. This is fact
which should not be lost sight of by the
public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

TOURNAMENT AT BROWNSVILLE. "A
grand tournament is announced to take
place at Brownsville, Tennessee, on
Tuesday and Wednesday, the goth and
2lst of November, the proceeds to be de-
voted to the MANNED soldiers and the
widows and orphans of the county The
first prize will be horse, saddle and
equipments, valued at FIVE hundred dol
lars, open to all except knights who
have won prizes at previous tourna-
ments. The second prize will be mag
nifcent one hundred and fifty dollar
gold watch, the lists being open to the
world. There will also be trial of
Workmanship, the successful party win
ming a pair Of silver spurs. A new fea-
ture at this tournament will be prize
for graceful equestrianism, which will
be contended for by the ladies; three
have already entered the list From the
gentlemen having the matter in charge
we should judge that it will be success.
The noble object in view-that of aiding
the living who need help-should COM
mend it to the generous consideration Of
the people of West Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

EGBERT HAYwooD 0sBURY,-We notice
the announcement that this reverend
gentleman will preach at the Baptist
Tabernacle, on Court street, tonight.
We do not exaggerate when we state that
Mr.. Osburn is one of the most eloquent
and fascinating preachers of this or, per
haps, any other country. As an orator,
Mr.. Osburn resembles the brilliant Tom
Marshall, of Kentucky; while in the ex-
preston of every soft emotion he dis
plays all that delicacy of thought which
is breathed in the poetry Of Mrs. Hemans.
Mr.. Osburn was chaplain in Jackson's
cavalry brigade and many an Exon
federate will remember the soul-eheering
effects of his eloquence during those
years of gloom and death. He will
preach at the Tabernacle tonight Let
him have an appreciative audience.
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FOR RENT.

T1OR RENT-CELLAR AND STORE, To-
Il gether or separate. Apply at 226 and 22S
Second street. near Jefferson. 70
NOR NEW STORES ON SEC
II ond street, with dwelling of four rooms,
and all necessary outbui ldings attached to each.
about tho lst PROF. Apply to M.sssrs. Moore;
Whitfield & Rayner, 800 Front street: 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13
NOTICES.

NTOTICE.-TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON
" Germ: 1 will apply for Letters Of Admins
tration on the estate of William f. Walsh, de-
ceased at the December term. 1865, OF the
County Court of Shelby County, Tennessee
"a J. A. ANDERSON.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTIoN.-THE FIRM
N heretofore existing under the name OF us
MANN. MAYER & CO., has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent, by the withdrawal OF
1 gITSMANN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

THE EXTENSION OF THE LINITs.-The
Chelseaites had another meeting las t
night at which speeches were made
against being taken into the city of Men,
phis. John Brinkley and Jno. Martin were
elected delegates to 60 to Nashville and
defeat the passage of the amendment by
the Legislature. A committee was sp-
pointed to raise funds to defray their
expenses. A memorial signed by one
hundred citizens and property holders
has been forwarded to Nashville.
Another meeting is to be held tonight
Some of the folks in Chelsea are awfully
indignant at the prospect of being incor-
porated into Memphis, and will proba-
bly, secede if the measure is PASSED.
They even talk of not using the bridges
built by our city, and will probably ig-
more them and swim the river on the
way to their places of business in the
city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

The METEoRIC ExHIDITIoN.-Many
persons who staid up last night, with the
expectation of seeing the meteors scoot
around, were disappointed nary stray
meteor greeting their expectant gaze.
We suppose the arrangements were not
completed, and the grand display will
take place tonight without fail. We
heard of several people seeing meteors
in their dreams--and two fellows who
laid on their backs to get good view,
were taken by the police to the station.
house, and charged with being drunk and
sleeping on the sidewalk Look out for
them tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

ARRESTED FOR VAGRAYcY.-A noto-
rious thief named Burns was arrested by
Sergeant Hampton this morning for va
grancy. He is now in Jail, and when he
gets out will doubtless leave town.
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Monetary and Commercial
Cotton Market.

The market to-day continues dull at about
the prices Ofyesterday. There is perhaps lit
tie more inquiry, but very few sales effected.
The majority Of sales made were upon basis
of S2e-our outside figure for middlings. Re-
ceip,s yesterday at this port were Z74I bales.
Exportg ISQ0
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POLICE CoURT.-Thirty names were on
the offenders roll at the First District
this morning, two hundred and forty-nine
dollars being collected. A couple of men
were fined fifteen dollars each for indulg-
ing in belligerent fun, one of them having
struck his head against spade in the
others hand. A woman who liked game
was fined ten dollars for stealing three
turkeys, and several folks who got on
meteoric DRINKS were fined lightly. In
the Second District, last evening, there
were seventeen cases, eighty-one dollars
being collected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

A RARK CHAScE.-A well-established
clothing business for sale, situated on
Main street, in the center of the business
portion of Columbus, Miss Lease and
possession given Immediately. Salts
factory reasons given for closing out
For further particulars apply to
81 S. NJ. CANS, Columbus, Miss.
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WANTS.

vEyANTED-A PARTNER WITH FROM
w $1,000 to $1,000 capital TO engage in le-
Ultimate paying business. One acquainted with
the dry goods business preferred; address, i'm
mediately, y. L. W., Memphis L. ". with real
name
YXTANTED-AG GOOD COOK FOR ASMALL
w family. A general housekeeper prefer
red. and one without children. Apply at NO.
II Madison ST., up stairs. rear ONCE. o5
UTANTED-A GERMAN WITH a FAM
w ily, to work on small farm, "a miles
from the city. Inquire at No. ii MADISON "a
up stairs. w
WANTED TORENT-A HOUSE WITH
w two or three rooms, in the city. or q
house with six or eight acres of land attasheq'
near the city Apply to Crews, wilson, BRAD.
ford x Co., 2S5 Main street. 90
WANTED TO RENT.
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FOR SALE.

TOR sALE.-ANY ONE WITH SUFFI-
i cient capital, and well recommended can
purchase a one-third interest in frst.class
Drug Store in Memphis. Inquire at 423 Main
street. for particulars. -.
For Rent, CHEAP-A large and well fin
;shed Easement, INQUIRE as above. rs.
NOR SALE-CITY SCRIP, IN SUMS TO
L suit purchasers. at 10. Madison street. 81
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PITTsBURG CoAL.-Briggs & Peterson,
Office l3 Madison street. Branch office,
34l Main street,. B. Moseley, agent.
We are the only coal merchants who
weigh on the city scales. 80
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PERSONAL---VERY. Matt Heilsman, long
and favorably known as prominent
Baptist minister in the South, is in the
city, engaged with Rev. Mr.. Miller, of
the First Baptist Church, in holding
series of meetings which have already
accomplished much good, and which
promises very happy results. He
breaches tonight at o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-13

GREEELAw OPERA HoUsE-IcE WIrcH
The -Four Sisters and PceGkORtas we're
the attraction at this place Of amuse-
ment last evening. In the first piece
Miss Emma Webb sustained four charae-
tiers in style that reflected credit on
her as an actress In POeah0Rtas, Miss
Emma personated " John Smith" in an
excellent manner, while Miss Ada S
PocAhontas was easy, graceful and
vitching. Mr. Melville as "Powhattan 4
was good, and Mr.. Keith as the Dutch.
man was fair. The music incidental to