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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

For tWenty.t0ur hours endlnE al nVe
.. M, October 10, there have been six in
terments from yellow fever. Twenty
eight new cases reported for twenty-four
hours. W. Il. ROGERS, M. d.,
Secretary Board of Health.
The excitement relative to the fever
has sensibly abated. Nearly all the more
nervous have left, while those accustomed
to facing epidemics keep as cool ps
is possible under the circumstances.
Fright is poor companion at the pres
ent time, and courage about the most
powerful friend to keep at hand. The
fever has attained little foothold in the
central portion of the city, its chief
ravages being still confined TO the
vicinity east of the Charleston depot To
some extent it is following the bayous.
The weather during the past thirty-four
hours has been unfavorable for any
abatement, yet no increase in the
number Of cases is shown, and few
deaths are reported. The proportion of
deaths is quite small, and it is generally
understood that patients in nearly every
instance recover, if treated in time and
properly nursed. A more cheerful feel
ing was exhibited on the streets this
forenoon than has existed for several
days. The physicians meeting on Sum
day temporarily threw people off their
balance; but excitements are seldom of
Icing duration in Memphis, and the
masses are recovering their wonted
equanimity. We hope physicians will
see the propriety of reporting every case
of yellow fever coming under their OBJ
servation, that the public may judge of
its progress for themselves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

Great bargains in dry goods, at M. Kraus
& Co.'s, No. 2ls Main street, corner of Ad
ans.
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BoARD OF HEALrH = TnE YELLOW
FEvER-About twenty physicians were
present at the meeting Of the Board OF
Health at noon to-day.
Thirty.three new cases Of yellow fever
we're reported for the twenty.four hours
ending at noon.
These cases are IN what is known as
the " infected district" and Vance, Ala
bama, st. Martin, Adams, Commerce,
Front, Washington, Market, Promenade,
jackson and Union streets, in hospital
on the Raleigh read and Third street,
Chelsea. Outside of the districts in
which the fever has most prevailed the
cases are scattering.
The Board adopted suitable resolutions
expressive of sympathy with DR.. Thorn
ton in his bereavement, caused by the
death of his father Col. Thornton, and
sister, Miss Thornton. We have not
room for them this afternoon.
Official Drawings Of the Missouri State
Lottery.
Class 587-DraDn Oct IL, 1867.
so, IS, 81, 70, 67, II, 2, 80, Al, 80, I, rs,
&c.
Class 585-Drdion Oct II, 1867.
65, A, %, 80, 40, 60, IL, 10, SO, 70, 43,
20.
Drawn twice each day. Over 100000
in prizes paid each day. Prizes are all
cash. Tickets cost from twenty-five cents
to twenty dollars. Call or send for cir
cular.
GEo. w. VAN VoAsT, Agent,
20 and 50 Jefferson,
% Gayoso and Water streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

Qua Jon OFFICE. PUBLIC LEDGER
job printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most ap
proved patterns of type, borders and
presses, and is better prepared than ever
to accommodate the mercantile public
Our prices will continue to be the mos
reasonable IN the city, while our work is
guaranteed to give satisfaction. We have
the ealy complete printing Office in the
city, and will continue to give our Gus
toners inducements no others in this
market can afford. Call and see. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

HEALTH MATTERs-Subjoined is the
report of the Secretary Of the Board of
Haalth.
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Monetary and Commercial

Cotton Market.
The cotton market showed a better feeling
Yesterday afternoon. and holders askedasliFht
advance on prcvious figures. Notwithstanding
the fever stories. cotton came in. In snail Quau-
tiiios, quite freely. AID considerable activity
uas exhibited. Several lots Of middlinE
brought le1zs. and sore strict middtng vent
forllaso. We have heard Of no transactions
worthy IL quotation this morninE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16
BOARDING.


BOARDING PLEASANT ROOMS with
ID board either with or without furniture.
suitable for families or single gentlemen, at 10
Second street. ~
nOARDING.-BOARD AND LODGING,
ID or hoard acne, can he obtained with. a
nrivate fimily. in = healthy Location on Shelby
street. Address W. J. L.. at this nfhce. 80
nOARDIN G.-GDOD, COMFORTABLE
Is rooms. with board and the comforts Of n
home. can be obtained by plyingimmediately
A. 100 Market street. 81
nOERDTNG.-G0 GOOD BOARD AND LODE
ID ing, at reasonable prices, az ~ washing
Ton street. good front room for gentleman Is %
and his wife. 80
DOARDING.-ONE PLEASANT FRONT
ID reom, suitable for a genuemnn and ~
Oife with good accommodations, can be hAa
~ $40 East Court street, by early appllcanon :
aIsa two or three day boarders accommodated.
References exchanged. 81
ROARDfEG-TWO OR THREE SMALL
ID families can haze board. with comfortable
rooms. near the tes Esinus OF the Poplar street
railway. For particulars spnly a ,,.,-,,r,
81 InlH AlEflLL.--
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

WANTED
Agents to,engage in business that will pay
from $500 to $500 per month. For particulars
call at So Jefferson street. 81
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The late New York styles at
Memphis Hat Company. Re
fined and late styles opposite
the Square. al

PVRoHAsERs OF drugs, medicines,
paints, oils perfumerie-, toilet articles,
etc, viii find large and carefully
selected stock at w. y. Wilkerson 4
Co.'S, sac Main street They are able to
supply any demand-either wholesale or
reiail-and will not fail 10 give satisfac-
ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

DULL TINES IN POLICE CIRcLEs.-Po-
lice circles are infected with the general
dullness prevailing throughout the city.
The yellow fever seems to have driven
away, or frightened into inactivity, near
ly all the criminals whose depredations
recently filled the papers, and officers
now patrol their beats with only an oc.
casional interruption. Few arrests are
made even for petty offenses. Drunk
enness has suddenly almost entirely dis
appeared This morning only seven
cases, all told, were presented to police
court. None were of public interest, and
the receipts amounted to but $39.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16
WANTS.

VXTANTED. A SITUATION BY A
w Young mau as private Waterman, or any.
th 'ng to make living. Is NOT AFRAID
OF WORK. 40
The best of city reference given. hddress'
aas Care of Bohlen & Huse, City Ice House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

MRS. ICXEs' HEALTH HAVING SOME
M what improved she has concluded 20 COM
mence DRESS MAKING az in. and Eillonen
az the old stand. Ia Main street lAI Isl
PARIS STYLES always on hand ladies,
please call fE-fl +. NJ. ICkkc.
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Notice.

ALL PARTIES HAVING CLAIMS
10 nv AtforneT, HOWELL r. IACkSON,
Esa.. vho q authorized 10 settle and adjust ne
50 S,ss' Al. WALT.
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Your Fall Style Hat buy of
Miller a. Leidy, 200 Main ST.,
opposite Court Square. Al

BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILRoAD.-All
bills of lading issued by the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad in Eastern cities on
shipments, all rail, to this city, will be
protected here by the Memphis and
Louisville fast freight line.
E. D. COBB,
Al Agent Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

MISSISSIPPI AND TESNEssER RAILROAD.
Ial Arrive. Depart.
New Orleans express, daily. s;46 AN. 1890 AN.
mail, :, 8:45 pm. 600 PM
Freight daily, save Sunday. 3:l5 pm. 4;iO IAN.
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
Through express, daily.......l0:55 pm. 6:l0 AN.
Through mail, daiy............ lao pm. $40 PM
Somerville &C. save Sunday $40 AN. 3:40 pm.
MEMPHIS AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Mail Express.".........'-'e. $500 Pm. ll;0O Pm.
l0:45 AN. 400 Pm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

TBE Jars To HIGHT.-Two dozen Jap
anese and Japaneses, the pronunciation
of whose names you'd give one the lock-
jaw, open their budget at the dreenlaw
Opera Hall to night They comprise the
celebrated Mikado troupe, and perform
more wonderful fests than score Of
highly imaginative men could dream. OF
in q month. Mrs. Oo-toomie San, Miss
Oyoushkee San, Mr.. Too Roo Noskee
and GerOo Keet Chez, we are happy to
state, are in this troupe The names Of
each can be pronounced by coughing
three times, Speezing twice aud kicking
once. We discovered this during our
extensive travels IN Japan fsE years
ago. OF course everybody win 80 to see
the big Jsps, the little Japs and the
JsPeseA II
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LOCALS In BRIEF.

IF I'VE learn that the Criminal Court
has adjourned. .llIONlIII08|l
Another meeting Of the Board Of
Aldermen will be held at o'clock this
afternoon.
Our old friend John NJ. Carmack,
Esq, has returned after a protracted
absence health seeking, looking much
improved.
Joseph Owens (colored) has been
committed in default Of $4,000 bail for
stealing watch from another colored
"pusson."
Mr.. A. A. Barnes, general ticket
agent of the Memphis and Charleston
railroad, and Mr. G. P. Oakley, general
ticket agent of the Mississippi and Ten
nessee railroad, have returned from the
Niagara excursion.
Judge Thomas G. Smith, OF the
Common Law Court, is i'll in Haywood
county, few miles from Brownsville.
A rumor prevailed on the streets this
morning that he was dead, but dispatch
to his brother, Chancellor Smith, an
nounces that he is much better. g'..
The CASE or Cry EyGTNEER FOSTER.
The suspension of Mr.. Francis Foster,
City Engineer, was noticed some time
since. Yesterday afternoon, the com
mittee to whom the matter was referred,
reported to the Board in favor of REIN
stating Mr.. Foster. A lengthy discus
sion, participated in by several members,
ensued. The chairman Of the commit
tee, Alderman Rufiin, stated that a
thorough examination had been made,
and the Com mittee concluded that the
computation was only an approximate
estimate, and not final, and that the
error was merely clerical, and had been
discovered some two hours afterward.
Having to estimate the yards, the
assistant had put down $1,000 for square
yards. The Committee did not think
Foster a competent engineer, but
thought he could do the work of the city,
if he overlooks the work himself Upon
measurement by Mr. Foster and that
of General Forests measurement, there
was only difference of some twelve
hundred dollars. Alderman Hill de-
sired that the report be referred back
to the Committee. The Mayor OBJ
tanning permission to speak, favored the
reference. 1t was palpable to him
that the Engineer was not competent
His incompetency had been proved in
measuring sewers and paving. There
was but one witness examined by the
committee, and from him it was ELECTED
that Foster was not frst-class engi.
neer- that he was not competent--not q
scientific engineer The interests of the
city, involving $2,OOO,O 900 at least, were
not to be trihed away in the hands of
one either unfaithful or incompetent
The fact was, Mr.. Foster was not equ al
to his position. He (the Mayor had
made no false charges. All he desired
was to protect the interests of the city,
and they could not be protected in the
hands of incompetency Different
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

E0R RENT
STORES Nos. "a AND 36 POPLAR STREET,
with twelve rooms over them. These are fine
stands for business and only few feet from
the Overton Hotel. Rent moderate. Inquire
AZ tho JrncRR Canning Room
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VXTANTED-B AN EXPERIENCE:'
w and thorough Book-keeper IAN old resi-,
dent Of the ethyl, with large Arkansas and
Mississippi acquaintance. situation as Book
teeper, in wel-established house. Rest city
references given. Address B00K-K EEPER,
care City Transfer Company, No ~ Jeiter 50 on
STRAIT of-JJ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT "A HOUSE CONTAINING
nine rooms, kitchen and servants rooms. store
house, good cistern, etc., near 0verton Hotel.
Call at $40 Second street. Memphis. 4S
Ty0R RFNT-STORE HOUSES NOS. 1853
AVID %l Shelby street Also large office 10
the Walker Block. Apply to THOS. II. COCK,
279l% Main street, up stairs. 3I-I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

The FORREST LoFLAYD DIFFICULTY.
We are gratifed to observe that the diff
ferences between General Forrest and
Mayor LoAand have disappeared before
mutual explanations. When General
Forrest used the denunciatory language
already published we felt assured that
be had in some manner misunderstood
the Mayor, and that an interview would
result in withdrawal OF the bitter Ian
guage used by him on the occasion.
During the session of the Board of AL
dermen yesterday the Mayor, on leave,
explained the difference that had oc'
Cured between himself and General
Forrest, at the last meeting, which had
grown out of misunderstanding. He
and General Forrest had an interview,
and, upon explanations being made,
both parties were satisfied. He had been
understood as rejecting upon the con-
tractors, when snch was mistake. He
had declined to issue bonds for SILL
900, because he believed the estimate
to be incorrect, but was willing to
issue $l25,OOO The fault alone was
attributable to the City Engineer,
and certainly did not attach to the
contractors. The bonds we're behind
time. and be had made all due diligence
to get them. He had the interest of the
city in contemplation in every step be
had taken, aud certainly had no inten-
ton in any way to wrong the contract
ors At the suggestion of Alderman
Hill. General Forrest addressed the
Board. He had full conference,
alluded to by the Mayor, and the state
ments misunderstood previously, we're
entirely and satisfactorily explained. He
had been nettled and irritated by refer
ence, as he then thought, to other par
ties. who we're not concerned, and had
used language which he regretted, and
withdrew all offensive epithets. he
hoped ths explanation would be salts
factory to the Board, cpd to the people
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

Silk undershirts and drawers al
anti-war prices.
Z ROBSON. snBBD q CO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

Donations TO THE HowARD AssocIA :
roE.-The Howard Association, re-
Gently organized, has already done
much toward relieving suffering. The
following are the donations to il, since
the last report II. Fitzgerald a Co.,
$40; Scheduled 4 Hanaur, weekly, $40 /;
Day 4 Proudfit, weekly, $40; Harris,
Cochran 4 Co., $40; L. NJ. Apperson 4
Co., weekly, $40; Sproul & McCown,
SlO Merriman, Byrd & Co., $40; Ed.
A Beecher, weekly, slOi Wiley p.
Miller, $40; W. X. Hill, Strange 4 Co.,
SIS; Etna Life Insurance Company
Moore & West, SIS; L. Z. james, So T;
Il. Daw, weekly, IS; John p Hill & Co.,
So; Robson, Sneed h Co., weekly, s. /;
B. Bayliss, weekly, s.; d. A. Clarke,
s.; W. B. Galbreath, s.; Napoleon
Hill, s.; j. II. Loewenstine & Bros, IS ;
W. Y. Cirode, s.; Chas. b. Galloway,
weekly, s.; j. G. Holmesley 4 Co.,
weekly, So j. f. Frank 4 Co., So; ].
H. Pickard, So James Smith, s.; j..
G. Davis, weekly, IS James Norton,
weekly, So e. P. Bates, weekly, 81 (;
Cash, 81; Citizens Union Bank, $40 /;
Memphis City Savings Institution, $40.
MAIN STREET TO DE yED.-Aiter all,
I
Main street is to be paved. In the Board
of Aldermen yesterday the Finance Com
mittee and the City Attorney having
agreed upon a modification of the con :
tract of Forrest, Mitchell & Co., for
paving Main street, from Auction to
South street, Desoto, Besl and Poplar
streets, resolution was adopted substi
tuting Taylor, Mclean 4 Baldwin for
Forrest, Mitchell 4 Co. 1t is under
stood that the work will proceed at once,
the contract to be finished by the LIST of
January. This will be gratifying news
to the public, who had already settled
down to the belief that Main street
would remain sea of mud during the
coming winter. Messrs. Taylor, Mclean
Il Baldwin, we learn, are ready to pro.
coed without delay,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

The MILLIKEN CAsE,-This forenoon
Judge Trigg overruled the motion made
some days since in the Milliken case for
a discharge of the prisoner upon the
amended return to the writ of habeas
corpus, intimating the propriety of hav-
ing the return traversed, so as to bring
the facts before the court for decision.
Some discussion on the question as to
whether the prisoner could traverse the
truth ofthe return, and it was decided in
accordance with ruling of Judge
Swayne that he could not. A motion
was then made to order the respondent
to SC amend his return to the writ as to
show the facts Of the violation of parole
stated in the return, which motion was
granted, and the respondent Lieut.. HUI
60, given one hour to amend his return.
The return had not been made at l21
o'clock to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

CO saiT , daI, VIA llIils OssFins, Lam
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

HTANTED-AN EMERGE NAN an an
w old resident preferred, AGdress h 90
pnr No go. p O. Memnhis. Tom ~
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CANDIDATES.

nLEAsE ANNOUNCE MY NAME AS A
candidate for the office OF County Register
for Shelby county at the ensuing Mp KIN Gee
NTTEARR AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w AMOS II. CURL1N as q candidate i0r
Sheriff Of Shelby county. at the ensuing March
election, In 1883.
XXTRARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w II. W. CALDWELL as candidate LOT
Tax Collector, for State and county TAX NJ inc
ensuing March election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-16

oHlTTEl Mos1alsFs FOR sale At this
Ohcs
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IETANTED l'NMEDIATELY.-A GOOD
w Pastry Cook. apply at Allen House Of
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NOR RFNT-THE LARGE AND CoMMo-
dious house on Adams street. between
Main and Second, known as HOTEL tfAhiM,i:
house in the city. Possession given immedi-
u'"'o'' GEO. D. CROCKETT,
20 ~ No 970 Frant street.
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Cotton Brands and Stencil Plates Cut.
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NOR RFNT-ON CORNER OF. AUCTION
and Front streets. opposi the new jail,
six rooms on second floor, together or separ-
ntely. Apply on the premises. 2g-
NOR RENT.-THE TWO NEW BUILD
posite the eager place, containing ten rooms
md garnet each. Rent moderate. to good
tenant. Apply TO GEORGE p. ZElGLER, IN
tha roar nf 1877 Hill street 22-T
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1867-08-17
MY IWEN1lsIH BIRTHDAY.


tED. DEMocRAT I'll herewith send to You, for
republication In your valuable paper little gem
Of poetry which ehanaed TO sec In u late number
of a San Francisco paper. 1t win be seen that Il
is from the pen Of tho lato JoEt X. DRleos. for
merly n resident of Albany. II Is true, genuine
poetry and Of tho third verse, especially, II may
with truth be affirmed that there Is not even Ia
Grey's Elegy, or indeed in the English language,
anything more beautiful. ]. Q. IT.
Romorseless Time !sonoe InqFe thy ceaseless tFeed
Brings round the day which far too Oft We SEQ,
And still thy hand is lengthening out tho thread
Which binds mortal to mortality.
Another link Is added to the chain
or years which number now an even score
Another year Of pleasure and of pain
Is lying now directly on before.
This day brings back the scenes so long gone By
While Memory's golden doors stand all nJar;
And, looking through with eager gaze spy
More pictures than my pen can trace by far.
A mingled mass Of errors, great and small.
With here and there twinkling ray Of light.
While looking through. upon my vision fall.
Till in the distant years they're lost to sight.
o, could but recall the days gone by.
Aud sport once moro in childhood happy mood
would to better ends my means apply,
Nor use for evil that designed for good.
joel x. Dri3g.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1867-08-17

away your liberty. These drafts upon
your labor will not only keep you poor
but they will keep farmers, contractors
mechanics and everybody else poor.
Here lies the evil Vote down the pres
ent extravagant system Of government.
Vote down ne standing armies, which you
are now paying to destroy the South, and
ruin the trade Of st. Louis and tho West;
vote down the present corrupt system Of
legislation at the ballot box; vote down
the men who arc keeping up strife among
you.
Suppose you were to initiate the dem
agogue who wanted FIVE pecks in bushcI
when he bought, three pecks when hl
sold--the price regulates the time.
What tho laborsrs really want is TO gel
the most money for the least labor, so as
to be able to save it for themselves and
families. This you cannot do until you
get rid of this taxation.
Political economy is . system as exact
ing as geometry, not to bo overturned BY
mere ranting. We therefore advise the
laboring classes to get some plain treatise
on political economy. Go to your fire
sides, study your interests aud rights, and
learn to protect them.
Dismiss from your midst ignorant bab
blers, who never did days work in their
lives, aud know nothing more of the sci
ence of political economy than children
but believe you to be ignorant and PLAY
the demagogue with their balderdash, ol
contractors, farmers and laborers viii e
down together. The FIRST and only thing
to be done IL to get rid of taxation, which
grinds US all into the very dust. The bal
lot box is your place TO seek a remedy
But while the very best half Of Missouri
is disfranchised aud the richest half oi
the United States is in ruin aud ashes
starving and helpless, and the whole
available capital of the country Is eilhei
idle on your hands or drawing incredible
usury, you have no relief.
These things will be no better. bu
will CONTINUE growing worse under Radi
cal rule until the financial system is ruin
ed, lying in common heap with the laws
Constitution end liberties of the peo
pie. Credit implies debt We have
Thousands Of millions Of credit on the
market, which represents our debt Blu
debt implies poverty, and We have misia
ken our poverty for wealth. which it is not
aud unless we get rid Of thus :axaiion, v,
may work sixteen hours IN the day, ane
still be pinchcd with cold. gaunt Will
famine, aud not be able TO saye ourselvc
from nakedness and want
II. CLAY DEA..