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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-30

had provided themselves with fre-crack-
ers, pistols, and putty-blowers, which
they used rather freely. The firing had
a bad effect on the bride = completely
unstrung her naryesp Samuel was
prompt in doing what any other devoted
spouse would have done-went straight
way to the kitchen and made the sharer
of his joys a strong cup of tea, aud taxi
ing seat by the bed, fed her NTH a
spoon The festivities were kept up to
a late hour when the guests returned to
their homes. We wish the young gentle
man and his aged bride all the prosperity
imaginable. To wish the bride long
life would do no good, for she has already
passed the allotted three score and ten.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-30
nORRIBLEAF AFFAIR in MONTANA
A Preacher MurTers a Ranch Pro-
o. prietor.
The Body Cooked and Served to
r Travellers.

From Helena Montana Repu bliean. Aug. 81
| From reliable sources we learn the
| following particulars of tragedy which
has recently taken place beyond the
range, and which would be worthy. the
times of the Borgias. Some time in May
last a man representing himself to be. a
minister of the. Gospel Eve could not
learn his name) stopped at an lrishman's $
rancho, situated at Tobacco Plains, on
the road from Pend d'0reille Lake. to
the Kootenai mines Here the reverend
gentleman remained quite a long time
Soon after he made his appearance, the
Irishman was missed from the locality,
but as his place was in a remote portion
of the country, and as mountaineers are
proverbially of rambling disposition,
but little notice was taken of his disap-
pearance. In the meantime the quon-
dam preacher stepped into the shoes Of
his former host, became a veritable ran
chero, and essayed to keep a public
house, taking pains TO inform all
inquiring friends of the previous pro-
prietor that he had bought out the Irish
man, and that the latter had gone to the
lower country. This seemed plausible
story, and was readily believed, until
one day some Of the friends of the mis-
sing man, who had been calling at the
house and we're, afterwards searching
for tLeir horses, found human bones and
a complete hand, upon which they dis
tnguished freckle marks. After this
horrible discovery they demanded an ex-
PLANTATION from their late host, and were
informed that the remains in question
belonged to an Indian that had been re-
Gently killed, and that he would burn
them. No sooner was the conversation
ended than the supposed ex-preacher
commenced carrying his intention to
destroy the remains into effect but the
friends of the missing Irishman, mis-
trusting that all was not right, deferred
him, and commenced closely questioning
him. When finally driven to the wall
he made such confessions as proved him
to be the most guilty wretch tina. ever
disgraced God footstool by his presence.
He had never bought the ranch, but had
forged bill of sale from his former
landlord, and afterwards murdered him..
Not satisfied with this, our informant
tells US, he, hacked to pieces and cooked
the corpse of the unfortunate man, and
served it up in variously prepared
dishes to the travellers stopping at his
place. We rejoicenthat the villainous
hypocrite has been hung. We shall
probably be able TO give fuller details
in onr next. gE8fh EtaN FfM "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-30
A Marrying Man.

4 Rev. Jesse Lamberth, the popular Or
binary Of this county, has probably mar
ried more couples than any man of his
age ia the United States. 1t is now
thirty,6ve years since he commenced
performing the ceremony as a Justice of
the Peace, and since then has joined in
the holy bonds Of wedlock sixteen hun
dred and twenty-six couples He has
performed the ceremony as Justice Of
the Peace, as Justice of the Inferior
Court, but mostly as minister of the gos-
pei. In many instances he has married
the same individuals twice, their first
consort having died and has married
oyer forty couples in his office room at
his dwelling in this ciiy.-Rome Ca
Courier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-30
An Extranrainarr WeddinR.

from the cambridge lIIIlnOisl UhronicIe.
The citizens OF this burg were gratiiied
on Monday evening last, by general
invitation to a wedding about one mile
east of town. The couple who were
about to be made fone- Samuel Martin
aud A. Cooper-were aged respectively
32 and So. We didn't attend this we'd
ding, but We had a reporter there, At
the appointed hour the tender con-
pie appeared before the anxious audi
ence, the bride blushing ike a cranberry,
having one finger in her mouth, and her
fan coquettishly lying on her cheek.
The minister tied the knot in aitwink-
ling, and then the fun commenced.
Some naughty young meR from town
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-30
Last Hours Of psan Richmond.

New YORK, August q. - The World
says of the death of Dean Bichmondl
Mr. Richmond was struck down by a
severe complication of internal disor-
ders, greatly aggravated II not directly
induced by his unsparing labors to bring
about the successful results recently at
tanned In the National Convention at
Philadelphia His wife and family were
with him at the last, and he received the
most assiduous care and attention. from
the best medical ability of the city, Drs.
Blackman, Clark, VIM. ii Van Buren,
Metcalfe, Willard, Parker aud Flint, be-
ing in constant consultation over his
case.
On Friday night there was observed a
marked change for the better, and
since that time his eminent physicians
had begun to hope for his recOyery;, but
he grew weaker all yesterday, and passed
away at ten minutes past two this morn
ing, without pang. Mr.. Richmond was
born in Woodstock, Vermont March 81,
1901 y s - la fs's Hf
ALBANY, N. Y, August 27.-The an
nouneement of the death of Dean Rich
rnond excites profound sensation in
this city. The flags are at halfmast, and
the Centralrailroad offices, buildings and
locomotives are being draped in mourn
ing ufsta r1N ntassya "A INV
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, August 27-The
announcement of the death Of Dean
Richmond caused a general expression
of sorrow in this city. Flags were sns-
pended at half mast, and other demon
..,.t,o,e rf ,,,onrpino uora mi do The
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-30
ELECTION NOTICE

N ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON
IN Saturday, the 10Th day Of September, 1866,
10 test the sense Of the qualified voters Of the
Time Bonds Of the City Of Memphis, for the
purpose of funding the present due debt of the
city.
Polls will be opened at Engine-house No. 5
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.' u AAE
Also, for rtheissuance Of S5OO. .OOO Of City Bonds,
for the improvement Of streets.
Separate ballots will be prepared and fur,
nished as follows: "FoR IssUANCR" and
" AGAINST ISSUANCE"
Signed JOHN PARK, Mayor.
au15-td ENfr ~ DnN Ii I'D v AZ L a
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st. Agnes Academy
Opens on Monday, Sd Of Sept.


THE INSTITUTION STANDS IN THE
Il center of extensive and highly improved
grounds, in part tastefuly laid out and set with
rare plants and shrubbery. The convenience Of
access to Memphis from all parts Of the West
and South, and the acknowledged healthful-
ness of the city recommend II as a point highly
favorable for the location Of literary insttu-
tions.. The course of studies comprise all the
branches. useful and ornamental. thaI are usu-
llytaught. The academic year consists Of two
sessions. Of Eve months each the first COM
mencing on the first Monday in September :
the second on the first Monday in February
Parents and guardians are permitted to visit
their daughters and wards only on Thursdays.
Parents and others wishing to place children
IN the Institution will be received on any day
No visitors admitted on Sundays.
Letters TO be addressed to the Mother Supe-
rior of st. Agnes Academy.
For further particulars, see Catalogue.
The institution on Third strest, between
Washington and Poplar, hitherto known as the
st. Agnes Academy Day-school will henceforth
be called "Notre Dame De La Sallette," and
will open on the 3D. Of September.
"Notre Dame De La Sallette" is in every
respect on a par with the st. Agnes Academy
on Vance street, and entitled to confer the same
honorary distinctions on graduates.
For further particulars. apply to the Academy
Of La Sallette. au22-tslO
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S4IO,6I3 81

LOSSES ADJUSTED AND PAID durins the
year 1865, in very marked and striking man.
ner exhibits the solid, substantial. and faithful
as its ability to pass through seasons prolific Of
confagrations, with honor and profit to those
most interested. 'tI
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An average annual cash dividend to Stock
holders of fourteen per cent. upon its capital
stock since its incorporation, portrays the great
success and stability of this eminent Institu-
ton, the superior financial accuracy displayed
in its investments, and the important truth that
the management of the PHGNIX is in the
hands Of those who know how, successfully. to
couduct
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EDUCATIONAL.
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THE FALL TERM and s2d SESSION
or THE
The New York herald., 1866-07-27

Collector shows the receipts from the different classes OF
articles and the differences during three years:
Sources of Internal Revenue for the Years
Ending June.
The New York herald., 1866-07-27
Grand total s77a6es2 4s s5oos s27 40 s. l72 4ss 2s
Comparison OF Results.


From comparison Of the foregoing figures Of each
year curious results will be ascertaned The tax
the manufactures Of brass has increased from 81 100
in 1854 to so, 900 in 1865, and $40, sos In 1866.
On clothing the increase has been most remarkable.
and has changed from So 500 in 1864 to $ 900 In 1855
and Sl71 600 1861 This tax Is reduced from six
to two per cont and the product will be probably in pro-
portion.
On india rubber goods the tax amounted in 1884 to
S2 000 increased to $4S 600 In 1885, and again In 1866
fell off to $4,000. In 1854 the tax
IRON MANUFACTURES
S21 000 which increased In 1865 TO $4S 000 and in
1866 TO $l07 000 thus increasing vefod in two years
in 1855 was $500 in 1865 $4,000. The tax
SIX
goods in 1854 was ooO in 1866 it was SIT ooo and in
1855 $36 000 II is remarkable fact that three four
large factories or fancy silk goods were car
red on in this district in 1854 1885, and up 70 March
1866 since which time two of them have broken up
trey and in the hands OF the sheriff. and the whole
The tax on
increased from $1,000 in 1854 to S. 700 in 1855 and
$l4s00 In 1866 an increase nearly fvefold ia two
years. On
MANUFACTURED CARRIAGES,
furniture and other articles in wood. the tax went up
from $50 900 ia ls645 to S122 900 in ls86-an increase
skiold. In 1864 the tax
on DISTILLED LIQUORS
amounted to $2S 000 and fo or in 1885, account OF
new and higher duty s73 O0O taking another jump
II went up to s60l,0 900 in 1se6-an increase Of more
in 1894 was increased In 1865 at least seventy
five per cent, and 1855 about forty per cont The
tax
sLAUGHTERED CATTLE
in 1864 was S. 400. doubled in 1885 and trpied in
1SC6-$16,00O The Tux on gross receipts for
rASsENGEIs on RAILROADS.
comprising the Now Haven. Harlem and Hudson River
roads, In 1884 was $44. .000 in 1855 1t mad nearly
doubled boing $83 000 and in 1865 quadrupled amount
ING 10 $l64 600
Owing 70 tho admirable system adopted and enforced
by the Coioc or In this district the total expenses of
collecting the tax will not much exceed of
ono cent The penalties received from delinquent
taxpayers are about equal TO the total expenses OF the
Collectors department
The New York herald., 1866-07-27
Rcccipts from Mann lnrtures in the EightI
Conversational District.
Mou,hIy Return. for Two Years.

From the hooks In the assessors cfcc the following
monthly returns Of the amounts q assessments made
upon manufactured articles etc, for the years ending
June 60, iseS, and iso6 have been obtained.
The New York herald., 1866-07-27

There was more activity in the wheat market, the dc
maid being chiefly speculative, and higher prices were
obtained The sales so 900 bushels at 81 rs for
Chicago spring. 81 95 50 90 for No Milwaukee, 81 so
for rejected do So % for old amber Michigan and 81 70
for new amber Maryland Corn was in moderate de-
mand and firm, with sales OF 40 600 bushels at 90c for
Western yellow and S5c for sound mixrd West
crn, chiefly at s4sc Oats steady at 6Sc roc for
New Jersey; 4Sc n 53i4c. for Milwaukee, and 45Sc a
i7c for Chicago with sales Of 600 bushels within the
range OF rye we have only to report sales of 1000
bushels Western at S7sc Barley was dull and nomi-
nal while malt was unchanged in every respect.
CoTToS opened rather dull and heavy but on receipt
OF the European advices which somewhat favor
able. better demand sprung up, and the market ex-
hibed slight Improvement in all respects with sales OF
1850 bales The receipts only amount to 40 bales. We
ruofn.
The New York herald., 1866-07-27
oh,a.,ad m nv Judge Stuart.

Objected TO by Judge Stuart.
Witness-Before aud after the 18th OF February saw
counterfeit money in the possession OF the prisoner
saw two pieces of fractional currency as samples he
said "You can have Chick. what you want Of this to
" was did mot see any more one
hundred dollar notes with him; do not know where
Gross. examined by Judge stuart-My right name is
Charles T. Treat have lived in New York for three or
four years. for the past ten years have been through
each and every one OF the States; have not passed
Have YOU been engaged in the purchase OF counter
felt money!
Witness~Because do not wish to criminate myself
Judge Stuart said that as the witness haa gwen ey,
ege. He an internal, common counterlener, VINO
had sent many man 10 the state prison. To tho wit
ness-Have you dealt in counterfeit money for long
Have YOU dealt in counterfeit money! A. object
to answer
witness-It would tend to crimnate me-
Objection sustained
What is your business for the past six months' A.
Commissioner-If you answer that question truthfay
would the answer criminate your
WIness-I think 1t would not
Commissioner you must answer the question.
Witpess-I have been an assistant.
Judge Stuart-T0 whatY
Wtness-I have been around among 'the boys TO see
what was doing have been an assistant detective to
look after these persons believe am in the employ
ment OF the government MI Newcome, oil the Marshais
office pays me- and communicated with Newman, OF
the Secret Service Department. suppose introduced
Murray to parties dealer in counterfeit money;
/ do not know why, when Murray and we're
with Weekcs. that he was not arrested on the spot;
have secn weekes often since the nth OF February;
am now stopping the rver went into the service
OF the government five months ago; was arrested in
Pttsburg agreed to 60 into the service OF the depart
ment at that time met Newman at French's Hotel I
believe he is detective; do not know that no had
been counerfeitcr; he did not tell me so saw him
six weeks ago in Washington, at hotel; am stopping
now in Tayor's Hotel JERSEY City, am living at Thr-
teenth street. with Mrs Heapy; object TO state how
long have been living with her; object to state her
business; Mr. Newman and Mr.. Murray visit there,
and great many o!icers this past week Mr. Newman
has paid me-
William Clarke a money broker, deposed that the
three one hundred dollar notes produced counter
felt
j. Ogden Murray a detective in the Treasury depart
mcnt deposed he with ''Chck,'' or Treat, when he
purchased the bills from Weekcs in Houston street. He
deposed to the circumstances connected with that pur-
chase and said that the why he did not arrest
Weeses on the occasion that Mr. Wood Chef OF the
Secret Service Department had a "combination" on
hand at the time and that If one or two persons were
then taken into custody they might not have been able
to arrest Hall and the others
This was the evidence for the prosecution
The court then adjourned TIL to-day when the counter
fciting casos will be taken up.
The New York herald., 1866-07-27
Third Ses-ion-2,sO p. NJ.
COMMERCIAL REPORT.
THURSDAY, July 26-6 P.

ASHES. Receipts, 53 bbs were dull and nominally
unchanged
BREApsruFrs Receipts. 1887 bbls. -four, $50 do.
corn meal 10 27O bushels wheat 133 39l do corn, and
SO a7 do oats The market for State and Western -four
continued dull and Irregular inferior and choice grades
being lower, while common and medium grades wcro
more steady. The sales 1900 bbls. at revised
quotations appended. The demand for Southern -four
continued the same, aud lower prices were accepted,
with sales Of 800 bbls Canada -four dull with small
sales at the quotations below Rye -four and corn meal
without special change in value, while there was
only moderate demand. Sales unimportant. We
The New York herald., 1866-07-27
TINE AlLesEu suasLAhY cAse-A cAas.

TO THE EDITOR OF rHE NEW YORK HERALD.
report of my arrest, published in your columns eg
yestcrday, does me injustice not charged wtfA
the commission OF the burglary voorhis factory bue
the affidavit alleges employed two unknown mon -
commit the act Nor committed for trial, but gay0
bail for an examination, upon which shall be enabled
TO fully exonerato myself from this charge.
ARTHUR SHORT
July 20, iS00 II West Forty.nrs street.
The New York herald., 1866-07-27

Incomes Over Twenty Thousand Dollars in
the Seventh District.
The following IA list OF tho incomes In the Seventh
Congressional district exceeding $4,000 for tho years
ending 80 1865 and 1885, The district embraces the
Eleventh and Seventeenth wards George F. Stein.
brenner ia assessor and Marshal B. Blake collector
On all incomes OF Ave thousand dollars and less liable
TO tax the rate OF Ave per cent Ia charged that
amount ten pcr CONT
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-01-05
HOW A sEA-CAPTAIN STOPPED SAIL
ORS' GROG.
The Boston Courier saws:

"We were much interested in hearing
Deacon Estabrook, of this city, a sea-cap-
tain of forty years standing, relate, at a
meeting last evening, how he succeeded in
substituting coffee for Jacks daily allow
ance of grog, and the good effects which
followed the substitution. The captain,
from his earliest youth, had been greatly
exercised on the subject of temperance
He was ali unbeliever in the necessity of
grog on board ship, Snd seen sailors in
foreign parts subject to ridicule and axtpr-
ton in consequence of this addiction to
liquor. But it was serious question how
to introduce reform. Everybody drank
liquor. No shipmaster thought of going
to sea without full supply in the spirit
room, and every ships company expected
as a matter of course his daily allowance.
SAT length in the fall of 1924, being at
Smyrna, Captain Estabrook saw some of
his own crew reeling through the streets
and pointed at by Turks as dogs of Chris
tians. He made up his mind then what
to do. During the passage down the Med
iterranean, spirits were served out as usual
But when the Rock of Gibralter had been
passed, he, without saying anything to off,
GERS or crew, took possession of the keys of
the spirit room and ordered the steward to
serve out hot coffee instead of spirits, when
the time for the daily allowance came.-
The men took the coffee without word.
They knew the captains principles. They
knew the change was not made for econo-
my, because the coffee cost three times as
much as there watergrog and no COM
plant was made.
"The vessel reached Boston Bay in a
snow-storm in the month of February,
when the captain called his men together
and gave them their choice to have coffee
or grog served out With one consent
they decided for coffee, and from that
time, said the venerable ex-captain, until
| quilted the sea, sailed my ship with
out grog. Had endeavored to force the
men by lecturing them and finding fault
with them, | never could have succeed
ed"