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leg. The carriagew fashionable high-op buggy,
built by f. Randall, Portland.
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additional $4,000. w. A. Campbell.
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Mr.. nynnona and tllc French Mission.
The following correspondence explains it,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
All the DecencY.

In their convention in Reading, Pa,
last week, the faction of Radicalism'in-
serted in their platform such language as
this: " Andrew johnson, the man made
President by Wilkes Booth The
Infamous Andrew johnson, etc. Then
Mr.. j. W. Forney made speech and
spoke of the President as one who
staggered maudlin drunkard into the
Senate" and as " "hireling too" 1t is
an every day thing for the newspaper
organs of that faction in this section to
speak of the President as traitor
and "rebel" The New York Tribune
(pattern of virtue and morality y alludes
to one of the ablest and most esteemed
supporters of the Administration in New
York as that infamous old villain A
Radical newspaper in Indiana speaks of
the soldiers who approve of the Union
policy of the Administration as Andy
Johnson's serfs, while Gov 0glesby, of
Illinois, alludes to them, in his chaste
and genteel way, as "d-d sons Of b--P
The indications that the Radical fac
ton contains {" all the decency" would
seem to be multiplying - Chicago Times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10

all the aid you can, and if she sinks, at
least let us 20 down with her.
He is not pleased with the recent pro-
ceedings at Philadelphia
We can expect nothing from the Gov
ernment of the United States, whatever
party may be in power The Conven-
ton at Philadelphia-where the North
and the South, burying the past, were
to re-establish liberty, equality, fratern-
iiy-has declared the platform upon
which the Conservatives propose to en-
ter the next canvass. la the declaration
of principles, which compose that plat
form. see it announced that the brave
soldiers and sailors who suppressed the
rebellion are entitled to the thanks Of
the nation; that the debt incurred in
that holy crusade is to be sacred, and
that all Confederate debts are null and
void. We pension the men who forged
our letters, but the soldiers Of the South
men with empty sleeves or on crutches,
such as are seen around me now--are to
be branded as outlaws, rebels and trait
ers. The fostering hand of paternal
Government for which they fought, like
their hopes, are dead, and they are
thrown on the cold charity OF the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
Anecdote of Lahtte.

At meeting recently held at St Louis,
for the purpose of forming a historical
society, the elders Of the city related
many "reminiscences Of the old times,
among which was the following ssory OF
the pirate Laftte:
In those days were three men in the
village who used to recount their adven-
lures with the pirate as members OF has
crew. They were once chased by an
English man-of-war Broadside after
broadside was fired at the pursuer--every
inch of canvass was spread to the wind
and every maneuver known to accom-
plished seamen was executed in vain
the Englishmen was fast overhauling
them, and their shot and grape told fear
fully.
Lafitte himself was wounded in the
leg. he jumped into barrel half
full of -four to staunch the blood, and
from that position waved his sword above
his head in defiance and encouragement
to his men. Still the man-of-war was
gaining on them, and pouring storms Of
fire into them and their rigging Soon
the shot gave out Charge the guns
with dollars and doubloons cries La
fitte from the -four barrel, and in they
went, for there we're plenty Of them on
board. The Englishman received the
dose, and amazed and cmfounded at the
extreme novelty Of the missiles, wore
around and quit the action. The pirate
escaped.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
Yankee Domination.

There are now two hundred and thirty
two (232) members in the Rump Con
gress-49 in the House. Out Of that
number sixty-nine (69) were born in New
England-eleven more than one-fourth
of the whole combined representation
Forty seven were born in New Y ork,
which, added to those of New England,
make l6, one-half of the whole repre-
sentation. OF the remaining ll6, two
were born in Ireland, one each in Scot
land, Bavaria, and Canada leaving but
Ill native to the eighteen Middle and
Western States which they represent.
The population of the six New Eng
land States is two millions q, 1884, ,683),
which is about neeleventh of the popu-
lation of the Northern States (22, l48,-
047), and oneffteenth of the population
of the whole Union 81, l4S, ,049.) AL
though less in population by l,746,052
than New York, those six States are
represented by twenty more men. Com
bined with New York, they have popu-
lation of only 5000, ,000-one-ffth of the
whole population-and yet their people
comprise full one-half of all those now
in Congress-.
Is il any wonder, under these circnm-
stances, that the objects of legislation
are perverted for the advantage of the
eastern section-that laws are subyerted
that constitutions are trampled upon,
and that Hartford Convention disunion-
ism prevails in the Rump Congress 7
Men may sometimes be true to an
adopted State, but they cannot forget
their early education they cannot make
straight the youthful twistings of opin-
ion and prejudice, even if they wish to
do So Look at Thad. Stevens, for in
stance. He is Vermont Yankee in
everything, Pennsylvania in nothing
even in the domestic relations. We
can do no better than quote the copy
book:
"'Tis education forms the common mind
just as the bough is bent the trees inclined;"
and hope that the people Of Pennsyl-
vania will look to this matter in the fu-
ture choosing of Legislators. Patriot
and Union,
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A Presidantial Incident.

The New York Tribune says of the
reception at Schnectady, New York:
The first stop was made at Schenec-
tady, and here an accident occurred
which was very near serious one. A
platform car, covered with carpet, and
handsomely furnished with sofa, table
and chairs, was brought opposite to the
Presidents car on side track. A
couple of planks were laid across TO en-
able the President to pass from car to
car. These reached to the center of the
platform car on which the President was
conducted AS the Mayor concluded
his address, the train was moved forward
10 give the crowd chance to see and
hear, and the boards over which the
President had passed being dragged
along, swept the platform car, upsetting
chairs and tables, upsetting Secretary
Wells, and taking the President off of
his legs just as he had commenced speak
ing. He was thrown quite heavily, and
came near falling from the car, bnt for
tunately he escaped injury, and was on
his feet in a moment, and addressing the
crowd as if nothing had happened. The
accident was caused by carelessuess, of
which there had been a great deal on,
this trip, and if the President comes
safe home it will be more by good luck
than good management The speeches
of the President at the different points
did not vary much. That at Schenec-
tady was the longest At .Herkimer he
paid his respects to Congress, and
charged it with trying TO consolidate the
Government, and place all the power in
the hands of one department, which If
successful would end in aristocracy or
n monarchy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
The Authorship of Junius.

Among the many singular revelations
made during the recent trial Of the royal
scandal case in London, is one which,
if true, clears up the long disputed point
as to the authorship of the letters OF
Junus. They were written by DR..
Wilmot, his granddaughter asserts, to
obtain redress from George Ill, who
writhing under their sharp lash, was in
duced to sign certain certificates testify
ing to the marriage of Olive Wilmot and
the birth of her child The youthful
Olive made the discovery accidentally
When she was but fourteen years old,
she cbanced TO take from her grand
father library some loos4 sheets of old
manuscript to scribble ani draw upon,
and they were found to be some of the
letters of Junius
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10

INVE ENTIoNS.
PETROLEUM is KING

THERE ARE NOW ON EXHIBITION AT
IL Lewis. Mathews a Co.'s, 2O6 Front street.
Petroleum Stoves. for cooking and heating Pc
treleum Gas Lights. more brilliant and econom-
ical than any coal gas ever made and Pefro-
leum Engines. that have been pronounced the
wonder of the age.
The Petroleum Stove does every kind of
Cooking, Washing, Baking. Roasting, Broil-
ing, Stewing, Frying. etc, etc., etc., better
and with less expense, than any other stove
now in use.
1t is not explosive, very simple. and can be
used by any servant without fear of accident.
1t is especially adapted TO all mechanical purpO
ses-for Timers, Tailors. Hatters Silver Platers,
Dentists, Photographers. Nulcanizers, etc. Al
so, for Offices, Chambers, Bedrooms. etc.
For the sick room il is unsurpassed. IL con-
sumes no coal or wood. but Petroleum only. 1t
is free from smoke. dust. ashes. dirt and odor,
and can be heated ready for use in less than
half the time required by any other stove. All
ladies who are opposed to roasting themselves
while cooking their husbands dinners, are res
pectfully invited to call and see il. All who
wish to save money in the cost Of fuel, to make
cooking pleasure, and home healthy, clean
and comfortable, should call and see it.
The Petroleum Gas Light is alike renowned
for its brilliancy und economy. Two cents
worth ofPetroleum will give a brilliant gas Jot
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SCOT. and needs neither chimney nor WICK 1t
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etc. In short, ii is the delight OF housekeepers
and the eye-sore Of gas companies.
The Petroleum Engine has so many advan-
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the wages Of firemen, rs the engineer has the
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nary engines that use either coal or wood.
To be seen during business hours. and in full
operation at 10 o'clock am. and o'clock pm.
III. S. SARONI,
On pronrietor and patantee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
A Jealous Convert.

A New Zealand chief, who had twelve
wives, having been converted to the
truths of Christianity, presented himself
to missionary and requested that he
might be baptised. The missionary re-
piled that he could not do so, as he (the
chief had twelve wives, and Christianity
forbade polygamy. The ohieitain sor-
rowfully took his departure. Two
months after he returned. Father"
said the savage, the grace of God has
touched my heart. | am prepared now
to receive baptism" " But your wives, )"
objected the missionary, what have
you done with them p 81 have killed
and eaten them - said the convert, with
q smile.
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ELECTION NOTICES.
ELECTION NOTICE.

TTNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ACT
L passed by the General Assembly of the
State of Tennessee at its last Regular Session
on the oath day Of May, A. ID. 1866, will on
Saturday, the 18th day Of September. A. D.
1866 hold an election throughout the County oil
Shelby, at the regular precincts, to determine
the removal of the County Seat of Shelby
county from Raleigh to Memphis.
The following named gentlemen are appoint
ed Judges of said election
District No. l-R. w. Bond, w. Z. Gather,
J. II. Lipphe; Deputy Sheriff. Thomas Epper-
District No. 2-Daniel Corbett H P Thomn-
son. s. r. Lignow Deputy Sheriff, William
p York.
District No. 8 Charles Crenshnw.. G. r.
Wynne, 5. G. Bolton; Deputy Sheriff, c. A.
District No. AVN. Stoyall. James Carroll,
F. Hester; Deputy Sheriff, N. M. SatteIwaite.
District No. 5-Engine- house No. 6-Thomas
Foley. John yurner. John Weintland; Deputy
Engine house No. g. John Clancy, G. D.
johnson, d. W. Drift; Deputy Sheriff. Col.
IISi District No. Oh. B. williford, Sam. Allen,
W. ii, Sneed Deputy Sheriff, b. W, Pryor.
District No. T-E. Pullium. j. b. Mercer.
James Holloway; Deputy Sheriff, G.. M. Bart
lette. =,
son, S. c. Horne Deputy Sheriff, ?. Il. Peyton.
District No. 9-M Rogers. Phillip Jones, M
l.. Williams Deputy Sheriff. W. II. Mebber.
District No. 1U-T. Y. keckley, Il. B. NeVlll,
J. Applewhite; Deputy Sheriff, Jas. Moore.
District No. 11-W. II. Walker, W. G. Harfi-
son, J. Ii. Townsend; Deputy Sheriff, l.. A.
Rhodes.
District No. l2-Wm Oonnel1, Thos. Hole
man, J. W. Elami Deputy Sheriff. Doyle Pear
son.
Clayridge Deputy Sheriff, C.'F. Stephenson;
District No. -l4-Engino-house No. 2, Shelby
street-T A. Hamilton, Michael Burke, John
p. Tobin; Deputy Sheriff, VIM. Koch.
Engine house No. MARTIN Kelly. Joseph
Tagg, W. W. Jones; Deputy Sheriff, james
Riggs.
District No. l5-R. II. Glisson, ID. Thomas, J.
d, Danbury Deputy Sheriff, W. b. Cotton.
district No. l6-Elijah Brooks, J II Good
lett w. Moon; Deputy Sheriff. Df. Wesley
Moore. 49, . =,
District No. III. Massey, W. s. Smith, =
Coriish Deputy Sheriff, Erwin Oakley.
Deputy Sherifts, Judges, Clerks and Voters,
will be required, in all things, to comply with
the law of the State, defining and limiting the
elective franchise.
Deputy Sheriffs will make their returns TO me
at the Sherif's Office, in the Greenlaw Block.
P. NJ. WINTERS,
II Sheriff Shelby County.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10

running towards us to show it. At a
short distance he threw the ball to the
marksmen, crying to them not to ap-
proach. Not yet having taken out a
patent, M. Bernard resolutely refused to
let the garment be examined by which
he obtained so marvellous result The
ball was only slightly beaten out of shape
and bore on its point the impress of the
stuff. The inventor offered to renew
the experiment; but, in presence of the
result obtained, those present declared a
new experiment unnecessary. The coat
is said to weigh very little, so that there
can be no objections to it on the score
of burdensomeness Are infantry hence
forth to be useless against each other,
unless they are armed with heavier
weapons, which it will certainly be a
novelty to introduce after all the desire
of military men to have the lightest pos
sible weaponl But there will be no help
for it, if it is possible, by increasing the
weight and power of the infantry sol
diers' weapon, to make the necessary
defensive armor, even with advantages
of the present invention, too heavy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
An Invulnerable Coat.
From the London GIobe.l

From the London Gl0De.l
We have no sooner come to know the
efficiency of breechloaders than an in
ventor steps in to neutralize them. The
game of guns versus armor, which has
been played so long on a great scale,
must henceforth be transferred to the
case of smaller firearms We write thus
on the authority of a report furnished by
lie Nord Of remarkable test to which
the invention of light coat, impenetra-
bic to musketry fire, has been subjected,
the inventor being NJ Charles Bernard,
with whose invention rumor has for a
few weeks been busy. According to lie
Nord the experiment took place two days
ago at Belgian Iir National, in presence
of NJ Daily, President Of the competi-
ton, and of great number of marks
men. The experiment was made with
cavalry carbine, charged with three
grammes and half of powder, and the
conical ordnance ball for that arm.
The carbine, after having been tested
and regulated, was placed upon q stand
pointed at the level of the breast NJ
Bernard, placing himself at the distance
Of 100 metres, commenced by taking on
his coat, and showed that between his
capote there was absolutely nothing but
his shirt and waistcoat he then put
on his capote, which is a flowing gar
ment falling to the ground, and covered
his head with a steel casque. The shot
was then fired The public were greatly
moved when they appeared to see NJ.
Bernard stagger and fall Happily be
had only made false step in STOPPING
TO pick up the ball, which had struck
him a little above the waist and to the
left side. The ball, deadeued against the
stuff. had fallen at his foot, and he came
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
How They Looked.

The New York Tribune thus sketches
the personal appearance of five of the
principal figures in the Presidential
party:
The personal appearance of the prin-
cipa members of the Presidential party
is generally familiar When they arrived
in New York yesterday afternoon. all
looked dusty, and, to certain extent,
| travel-worn. The President, dressed
throughout in plain black, smoothly sha-
ven, pore anxious apparently than graf
flied, listened to the address of Mr.. Stew
art with his head thrown somewhat for
ward, evidently in deep thought. His
hair is sprinkled with gray, but there is
the semblance at least of fire in his eyes
and vigor in his body There is persist
ance in his face, obstinacy, perhaps; a
look of that unmitigable and powerful
perseverance which grows by resistance;
some kindliness; evidently man easily
managed by those who praise literally !;
but utterly intractable when criticised
He smiled when the address was com
pleted, evidently pleased.
VIM. Ii. Seward stood by the side of
the President, apparently unconscious
of what had been uttered. The contrast
between the two men was great One
large and dark and fresh; the other
small and pale and wan; the one anxious,
the other careless as to what was pass
ing; but both evidently pondering, in a
different way, the same subject. The
deep, heavy scar, received at the time
johnson was made President, is still
plainly visible The Secretary stood be-
side his chief and seemed lost to the
present, with his eyes turned inward,
rather than upon outward objects.
General Grant, with his imperturbable
manner, was yesterday precisely as we
have so often seen him, with one excep-
ton. He was not smoking. Dressed in
his usual style, regulation hat, minus
the decorations authorized in Army Reg
ulations; military coat, bearing on the
shoulders the insignia of his rank, and
dark pantaloons, there was little in his
appearance to attract attention. His
beard cut short, lips compressed, despite
the agreeable smile that rippled over his
almost expressionless face, manner
utterly and permanently quiet, a coun-
tenance far beyond the reach of agita-
ton, he looked as if he would not be dis
turbed if the whole world crumbled at his
feet.
Secretary Welles is tall, and wears
long grey beard, which harmonizes with
the color of his hair, and adds somewhat
to the peculiar owlishness of his great
specialized eyes. He is picture of con-
servatism.
Admiral Farragut is tall, slender, and
looks every inch a man. There is some
what Lear-like in his face, and his eyes
show the intrepidity and the undaunted
courage that made him the hero he is.
He wore a cap and coat, bearing the
mark Of his rank in the navy, and stood
among his companions above them all
Farragut would attract attention in
crowded thoroughfare but his face
would never say that he loved war,
though it is one that an enemy might
fear when anger flushed it, or kindled
into a flame the latent fire of the eyes
which gave it an expression so kindly
and so genial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
The Last witness" Story.

The Albany Argus says that at re-
cent trial at Auburn, New York, the
counsel for the Government, after Sc
verely examining a witness, suddenly
put on look of severity, and exclaimed ::
"Mr. Witness, has not an effort been
made to induce you to tell different
story ?" "a different story from what
have told, sir2" That is what /
mean. 'Yes, sir, several persons have
tried to get me to tell different story
from what | have told you, but they
couldn't" Now, sir, upon your oath, |
wish to know who those persons are. "
"Wall, L CESS you'v tried bout as hard
as any of them"
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Mathematical.

Our correspondent has sent us the fol
lowing formula, which may prove useful
to those entering society:
To find the shortest way to female
heart under any given circumstances.
First Class-If she is married, but
not a mother, praise her husband.
If she is married, and also a mother,
praise her children.
Second ClaSs-If she is unmarried,
and engaged, praise her lover.
If she is unmarried, and disengaged,
praise herself
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
Wade Hampton.

Wade Hampton, of South Carolina,
has been making a speech, in which he
said that South Carolina had need of all
her sons, and added
You know that in years that are Just
passed, you regarded 1t as your highest
duty to stand by your colors- So now
it is your duty to stand BY your State.
Her colors are nailed to the mast, and
let us stand or fall with her. Give her
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10
ELECTION NOTICE,

AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON
N Saturday, the 18th day of September, 1866
to test the sense of the qualified voters Of the
City of Memphis as to the issuance of s2oO,vO
Time Bonds Of the City Of Memphis, for the
purpose of funding the present due debt oil the
city. -
polls will be opened at Engine house No. 3
and Engine-house No. 3. between the hours Of
10 am. and pm.
Ballots will be prepared and furnished at the
polls as follows; "FoR FUNDING" and
AGAINST FUNDING"
Also, for the issuance of $50. 600 of City Bonds
for the improvement of streets.
Separate ballots will be prepared and fur
pished as follows; FOR ISSUANCE" and
AGAINST ISSUANCE"
II ISignedl JOHN PARK. Mayor.