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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20
General Butler,s Epitaph.

This gentleman, who seems to aspire
to niche in the temple Of military fame,
has at last hit upon a suitable inscrip-
ton to be placed upon his monument.
BURY me (says he), and put on my
humble monument the simple inscrip-
tion, Here lies one who saved the lives
of his soldiers at Fort Fisher. Major
General Butler need not be reminded
that he is not the first military hero who
has saved the lives of his soldiers,
pending a battle, without acquiring from
the historian the measure of applause
due to the brave and the merciful. Cali
gula, the most cruel and depraved
wretch that ever dsgraced the human
form, saved the lives of bis soldiers
on two memorable occasions. In his
German expedition he passed with more
than two hundred thousand men sver
the Rhine, but returned after he
had travelled few miles, with
out seeing an enemy or losing
man. History does not, how
ever. attribute to this flastardly act a
magnanimous motive. On the contrary,
we are told that "such was his terror,
that when be came to the river and
found the bridge ODstructed Dy the crowd
upon it, he caused himself TO be passed
over the heads OF tie soldiers" On
another occasion the Roman despot col
lected a vast army for the invasion Of
Britain, advanced N the coast, and
embarked m a magnificent galley but
when he had hardly left the strand be
drew up bis forces, ordered the signal Of
battle 10 be sounded, and commanded
his soldiers to Gil their pockets and
helmets with shells, while be cried out,
This booty, ravished from the sea, is
it for mY.palsce and the capitol T. The
prototyl58of Butler did al this, and even
more Yet We never read that be thereby
got any credit for saving the lives Of
his soldiers" or that be was insane
enough 10 desire that these heroic actions
should be inscribed upon his humble
monument. "-NafiORal Intelligence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20
Singular Accident.

On Saturday last, Mr.. Wesley Bercaw
of the firm of Shepherd 4 Bercaw, met
with a serious and nearly fatal accident
at his store. Sometime during the pre-
vious day friend had left barrel Of
new cider at the house, and a spiggoi
had been driven into the barrel. As Mr..
Bercaw was about to retire, he noticed
that the gas arising from fermentation
could only find vent through the close
joints of the barrel. Intending to give
an outlet he took hold of the spiggot,
when the barrel exploded with a loud
noise, knocking Mr. B. some eight or
ten feet, bursting the barrel into frag-
meuts and scattering the contents in
every direction. Mr.. B. must have been
in an insensible condition for some time.
His head and breast are badly cut and
bruised, and one eye is still closed from
the effects Of the blow. The noise of the
explosion was heard at several houses
in the neighborhood, but as there was
no outside evidence of violence, it at
tracted but little attention. He is now
recovering. Parts. (HL) Times
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

Say Some idea of the destruction done
by the army worm TO the growing crops
along the line of The Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad may be formed from
the following incident A planter in
Yalobusha county, who planted in the
spring two hundred and twenty five acres
in cotton, and expected to realize yield
of at least two hundred bales, ordered
from his commission merchant in this
city, yesterday, baggiug and rope for
only forty bales This may be an ex-
treme case, but in few instances do the
planters who have been visited by the
destructive insects anticipate more than
half crop, while some will scarcely
raise sufficient for next years seed,
Every report from this section indicates
that the worm has made quick and clean
work, leaving whole fields leahess and
fruitless
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20
A Prophetic Dream.

In the diary and Letters of Sarah
Pierpont," who married Jonathan Ed.
wards, the celebrated theologian, now
published in Hours at Home, occurs the
following letter describing a singular
prophetic dream relative to the cele-
brated Aaron Burr, who was a grandson
of Mrs. Edwards;
STocKBRIDGE. May 10, 1856.
DEAR BROTHER JAMES: Your letters
always do US good, and your last was one
Of your best. Have you heard of the
birth of Esther's second child at Newark
1t was born on the 9th Of February last,
and its parents have named him Aaron
Burr, jr., after his father, the worthy
president of the college. trust the lit
tie immortal will grow up to be good
and useful man. But, somehow,
strange presentiment Of evil has hung
over my mind Of late, and l can hardly
rid myself of the impression that the
child was born to see trouble. You
know / don't believe in dreams and
visions; but lately had sad night of
broken sleep, in which the future career
of that boy seemed to pass before me.
He first appeared as little child, just
beginning to ascend high hill Not
long after he set out, the two guides who
started with him disappeared, one after
road was open and plain, and as friends
met him at every turn, he got along very
well. At times he took on the air and
bearing of a soldier, and then of a
statesman, assuming to lead and control
others. As he neared the top of the hill.
the way grew more steep and difficult,
and his companions became alienated
from him, refusing TO help him, or be led
by him. Bafiled in his designs, and
angered at his i'll success, he began to
lay about him with violence, leading
some astray, and pulling down others at
every attempt to rise.
Soon he himself began to slip and
slide down the rough and perilous sides
of the hill now regaining his foothold
for little, then losing it again, until at
length he tumblod and fell headlong
down, down, into a black and yawning
gulf at base AT this, | awoke in dis
tress, and was glad enough to find it was
only dream. Now, you may make as
much or as little of this as you please.
l think the disturbed state of our coun
try, along with my Indifferent health,
must have occasioned it A letter from
his mother, to-day, assures me that her
little Aaron is lively, prattlesome fell
low, filling his parents hearts with joy.
Your loving sister, SARAH.
Though "only dream" this vision
of the night prefgured a sad reality, and
the first incidents of the mournful his
tory quickly came to pass, A memo
randum of Sept 30, 1857, records the
death of President Burr-one of the
"guides' the previous week, and un
der the date of Philadelphia, Sept. %,
1853, is this entry in the diary
Arrived here yesterday, to take
charge of my dear Esther's children,
who have been in this city since their
mothers death We shall return in
few days to Princeton. Sad as it is to
see my household so rent and broken,
God still lives, and He has my whole
heart,
Only two years after the dream, and
both guide" gone How faithful the
rest of the dream is fulfilled is matter
of history.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20
A Texas Lunatic on scriptural Geography.

The San Antonio Herald, of the lst
inst, gives the following" revelations: F"
There is a man in the vicinity of Hell
ena, Karnes county, who evidently con-
siders himself one of the latter day
prophets, if not saints He claims to be
inspired, and what he doesn't know isn't
worth relating-for he knows everything.
Among other things he says it has been
revealed to him that this is the Palestine
country; that Christ preached his first
sermon in Salem, five hundred feet
underneath the present site Of Helena !;
that Eeleto was Enon, in which Christ
was baptized, and not in Jordan that
the San Antonio river is the Euphratss !;
that the city Of San Antonio stands i'm
mediately over the old city Of Jerusalem (;
that the top Of SOlomon's temple is just
sixteen feet underneath the soil at San
Antonio; that in due time be is going
there to dig it up and set the people al
straight; that Jerusalem is 10 be rebuilt,
and Helena is to be the site, etc. We
feel very jealous Of the prospects Of our
neighboring city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

g9~ A correspondent says the Paw
nees are the finest looking and most
intellectual tribe Of Indians on the
plains. They can be depended upon, it
is said-a marked exception to the
Indian character. This tribe has always
been friendly to the whites since the
original treaty many years ago. They
are bold and skillful in the use of arms.
Other tribes dread them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

H6r A correspondent of one of the
New York papers says:
The Countess Pontalba (who lived
many years ago in New Orleans), re-
Gently received In Paris $4,000, re-
mitted to her by her agent in New Or.
leans, as the proceeds of some lands in
the suburbs of the city, which she had
forgotten that she owned, and which,
after some difficulty, she remembered as
a swamp that in her day was wholly un.
der water.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

Da~ Tho Chicago Times thinks if the
President is going to reopen the registry
lists, he will do well to have it ascertained
how there happens to be about as many
negro voters registered in Louisiana as
there are negroes of all ages and sexes in
the entire State. A reasonable amount
of darkv is a good thing but too much
of it is nuisance. Let US have Sheri-
dan work overhauled.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

n@. The African King Mabba is dead.
he reconstructed things during his
reign by butchering and starving 10000
of his subjects, and once on time mas
sacred three hundred French soldiers. A
rival warrior caught him lately and cut
off his hands; also, his head.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20
Have For Sale---

Have For Sale---
25 MILBURNE'S CELEBRATED IRON
AXLE WAGONS.
Is MILBURNE'S CELEBRATED THIN
BLE-SKEIN WAG0NS-over 300 sold in
Memphis; all warranted for u months,
and only $l2 so damages claimed for break
age.
50 CARVER GINS, from 40 to so saws. wood
and iron frame.
25 TODD'S IMPROVED BULLOCK COT
4. TON PRESSES-double geared and 10
work by crank. Two men can make 500
pound bale.
10 ToDD's IMPROVED HORSE POWERS,
for running Gins and Grist Mills-the finest
power made.
JAMES TODD STATIONARY ENGINES,
of all sizes-from 20 to l00-hOrse power.
ToDD's planning MILLS AND WOOD
WORKING MACHINERY, Of all kinds,
furnished at short notice.
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES, of all sizes,
from % SO-horse power
STATIONARY ENGINES. of all sizes. from
20 to 0-horse power.
SINGLE AND DOUBLE SAW MILLS
T0dd's and other makes.
GIN sEGMENTs. for 10 and Il feet wheels.
complete.
RAILROAD AND LEVER HORSE pow
ERS. 2, and horse power.
75 TONS OF IRON TIES dow to tho tradc).
100 DOZEN CEDAR BUCKETS, iron and
brass-bound, assorted (low to tho trade).
100 NESTS CEDAR TUBS dow to tho trade).
10 OBUCKEYE CIDER PRESSES. to close
11OAND IL HORSE POWER PORTABLE
ENGINE, secondhand. low fer cash-Inust
be sold.
16HoRSE POWER, secondhand. cheap.
125HoRsE POWER STATIONARY EN-
CINE and SAW-MILL-all complete-can
be bought low.
2sOsAw and 20O SAW GINS Cbut little used)
low for cash.
DANIELS PLANNING MACHINE cuts
81 inches wide and IS feet long-can be had
Mt a bargain.
PLOWS of all kinds;
FEED CUTTERS;
CORN SH ELLERS;
THRESHING MACHINES;
REAPERS AND MOWERS;
LATH MACHINES:
WHEAT DRILLS;
LILIES FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES
DEERING COTTON PRESSES;
COTTON sCRAPERSi
CULTIXAToRS;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

S6- The Raleigh IN. C) Progress
says Charlotte is described by geogra-
piers as the centre of the gold region.
Mines of untold wealth abound in that
section, and q good many capitalists are
now developing the wealth ofthat neigh
borhood
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

l@- The Duke of Northumberland
died at his ancestral seat, Alnwick Cas-
tie, on the 2lst of last month. He was
eighty-nine years old, has fifteen titles,
ranging from that of Duke down to
Baronet, leaves three daughters and two
sons, and died of old age. He is sue
ceeded by his eldest son, Earl Percy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

S6r Lady Franklin, widow of the Ia
mented Arctic explorer, has, according
to the Cherbourg journals, arrived in
that town on board United States fri
gate from New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
YOUR WIEE

Possesses charms in proportion TO her health,
and she measures husbands love by the inte-
rest he evinces in her welfare while she is sick.
Now. If you wish to retain in tact your wife's
love and affection undiminshed, and desire
that she regain her health and former beauty.
you should, by all means procure one bottle Of
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS,
10 more sickly females than all other remedies
combined. 1t only proposes to cure those
Uterine Complaints peculiar to the female sex.
1t is indorsed by the medical profession all
over the country. as it is no secret nor patent,
and effects cures bona tide cures afterall other
means fail.
OLD AND YOUNG FEMALES
Have long needed medicine that would relieve
them Of all those Female Complaints and
irregularities, which prove so troublesome all
over the Southern country, and they can now
confidently rely upon the curative powers Of the
English Female Buffers. IL arouses, restores
and regulates. Us cures are rapid and perna-
nent. If troubled with painful. suppressed or
irregular Mcnstruation, Mysteries. Leucorrhoea
or Whites, Falling of the Womb, liberation of
the Womb, Chlerosis, and all those symptoms
which follow. this medicine will relieve you.
THAT YOUNG GIRL,
Whose bloom has departed from her checks
whose eye has lost its lustre whose intellect
has lost its brightness; whose countenance
betOkens gloom and despair; who is pale ema-
ciated, feeble, lfleless, repulsive with palpita-
tlOn OF Tue neuTJ, swimming OF Lne neau, cold
feet and hands, can be restored to perfect health
and beauty by using the English Female
Bitters.
MARRIED LADIES,
AS you value your life, and health, and per-
s0nal charms; as you are now troubled with
some complaint peculiar to your sex; as you
have been under treatment of some physician
without benefit; as you have nearly concluded
that your case cannot be reached let as insist,
letus urge you to ] aside your fears and pre-
judices, in regard to .advertised remedies, for
one time in yonr life, and try one single bottle
Of English Female Bitters.
We are well aware that many persons snub
at the idea of using an article that is adver-
tised, and we know of many snubbiRG individ
uals in this community, and if they had their
way, many OF them would snub all you sickly
females in your graves. CannOta worthy medi-
cine be advertised? Send Immediately, and
procure bottle Of this powerful Uterine and
General Tonic, and regain your health strength
and color. Sold by all Druggists.
J. p. DR0MG00LE & CO., PrOprietors,
30l Main street. Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

l@r During the recent voyage of the
Europa to New York, a waiter was lost
overheard. Ristori and Lagrange were
passengers, and they gave marine con-
cert for the widow. A handsome sum
was realized.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

Ma. The Chicago Times says there is
an unfounded rumor in town that,
among the scores of buildings burned
during the last week, there is one house
that had no insurance on it. The thing
is perfectly incredible. We do not be-
ieve IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

l6- The Atlanta Intellgencer says
that grounds have been leased in that
city for the term of fire years, to be oc-
cupied as a military garrison. This
looks as if Pope regarded his Dictator
ship as permanent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

I6- On Thursday night the inhabi-
tsnts Of Niagara county, New York.
were visited by q curious phenomenon
in the shape Of heavy rain storm from
a perfectly clear sky.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

p6T England uses about go million
pounds Of paper annually. France
yearly consumes l95 millions, while the
United States demands more papers
than both these countries combined
40 million pounds
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20
KING OF CHILLS

Il OONSlDEhATlONO OF I'll IL SCARCITY
tho reach Of all. we have reduced the prise Of
KING OF CHILLS
To the low price Of ONE DOLLAR per Bottle.
This is the most powerful and certain COM
pound ever introduced for tho permanent
eradication OF All foTms % OF Chils, Intsrmittent.
Dumb Chills. Sun Pain, and all those malarious
affections so common throughout the Southern
country; IT is put up in largo bottles, with
does not affect the head. ears or nerves.
WHAT 1T CAN DO.
opens the Bowels. and carries of all Bilious
Mater. efiecting quick and permanent cures.
RADICALS
Who have not become acclimated, and are con-
stantly troubled with n Chill or Fever, who are
Bilious and full of Aches and feel an indisp0-
sition TO get about, should, by all means, use
this truly valuable Medicinal Compound which
is prepared by Physicians of Twenty Years ex-
perience in this malarious country.
CONSERVATIVES
Who have no time to lose, fooling with various
mixtures of the day, and who have no money
to throw away, could not do better than 10
spend One Dollar for the KING OF CHILLS
and be cured ef all forms of Chills, Fever Etc.
It's taste is pleasant, and it never affect the
head or ears.
MECHANICS OF MEMPHIS,
Your time is money, and why do you continue
with the Chills, Fevers, etc., losing so much of
your precious time when a remedy is so near at
hand and so cheap. Our remedy builds up tho
system, placing il upon a good foundation,
remodeIs-by purging the system of all flaws,
and places you on foot with sound timber.
Send and procure one bottle, and be perma-
nently cured. Price only One Dollar.
FARMERS AND PLANTERS
Visiting the city would greatly consult their own
interest by purchasing supply of this never
failing King Of Chills. Much time can be
this medicine uproots the disease and so
destroys the cause that it will not return, as it
does when cured with quiuine.
MERCHANTS AND CLERKS,
Why will you lose so many golden moments of
your life, in shaking and complaining OF chilly
sensations, Fevers, Headaches, pains in tho
Bones and Joints. Lassitude, Biliousness, etc.,
when the insignificant sum of One Dollar will
speedily restore you to health, vigor and buoy
ancy? 1t is pleasant TO the taste. produces no
roaring or buzzing in the head, no ringing of
using one bottle you will have ne other in your
house.
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
Who have pale, swarthy, puny, and sickly
children. having little or no appetite. imperfect
digestion, inactive liver, indisposition to play,
but arc cross peevish and dropping about, witch
slight fevers sometime during the day, can be
effectually restored to the bloom of health, by
giving small doses of the King Of Chills four or
FIVE times a day. Do not forget the name,
Dromegooie & Co.'s KING OF CHILLs Price
81 90. Sold by all Druggists. j. p. DROM-
GooLE 4 Co.. Proprietors. 39l Main street,
Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

p@- Some individual Of scientific pre-
tensions in the neighborhOod Of the
burning district nesr Coriuth processes
10 have made the discovery that this is
the door to BrownloW's hell, which is
still bz rning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

E@- DR.. Cumming has discovered a
mistake in his figures, which postpones
the end of the world million years. We
breathe easier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

ma There aEe ice.caves in Oregon. The
ice is columns or pillars, and Portland
gets a whole supply from an immense
cavern in White Salmon river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

B6 Speaking of the Nevada election
which is shortly to come of, an exchange
says may the snow land reap a aglorious
Democratic harvest with her ice-sickles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

nea. Firewood costs S23 per cord at
Fort Sedgwick, in Colorado. The near
est tree is a solitary one, forty-fve
miles distant from the fort
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

a6- The receipts at Washington of
internal revenue have fallen off to an
average of about quarter of a million
per day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

RG- An impersinent fellow wishes TO
know if one ever sat down to tea when
skinned milk was on the table without
being asked, "Do you take creamT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

16- A coin of Philip of Macedon is
on exhibition in Washington. 1t is
about the size of half eagle, and is
twenty-five hundred years old.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

p@. The events of today have more
interest than those of yesterday. So
men are fast giving up books for news
nApers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

H@- A man died at Canton, Ill, last
Monday from excessive bleeding at the
nose
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

B6r The reported reconciliation be-
tween the two wings of the Fenian or
ganization has fallen through.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

kA" G en-. Grant has issued an order
abolishing the army clothing depot in
New York city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

R@ A hotelkeeper in Terrehaute,
Indiana, was shot the other day by one
OF his waiter girls.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

Een. Potatoes are sold in Baltimore
and Washington by weight
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

nR. In England last year 1923 steam
boats were built, 2ss of which were iron.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

s@- A prize fight is soon to take place
near ST. Louis, between Dublin Tricks
and Thos. Bowles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

nA. The grasshoppers are doing great
injury to the farms bordering on Lake
Champlain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

f@. When a pickpocket pulls at your
watch tell him plainly that you have no
time to spare.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

t@~ New York pays its four gas COM
panics between four and fve millions
yearly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

nen. 1t is understood that Mr.. Chan.
dler, Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury, will certainly resign.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

a@~ Lovers, like armies, generally
get along quiet enough until they are
engaged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

1@- A repentant rogue sent fifty
dollar counterfeit note to the treasury as
conscience money. He was honest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20
GULLBTT's STEEL BRUSH COTTON GINS
Price S % per Saw, invariably cash.
ORGILL BROS. a c..
Sole Agents in Memphis.

MARVIN q co.'s GREATLY -CELEBRA-
for Business Houses and Bankers also, PAR
BOR or PLATE SAFES. at Manufacturer
prices. ORGILL BROS. a CO.,
Sole Agents in Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-20

1900 BOXES FRENCH WINDOW GLASS,
Imported direct and for sale hy
SO ORGILL BROS. a co.
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MAcHINE e RY.

X. @. MATTHEW'S. CAPT. J. C.ALEXANDRR.
Late ofLevia, Matthews Co. Late Of Fars Point Miss.
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wOlfrivsr, directly North of Bayou eayO,O

A DMINISrRATOR's SETTLEMENT IN
n County Court of shelby county.-Io the
ceased. Notice is hereby given that l have
filed my settlement of The estaie Of W. =. VIII
liams. deceased. with the Clerk Of said Court,
and that i will apply for confirmation oi said
settlement At the October tenn. lsd7, ot said
Court, 10 be held on he. first Monday Of said
month ia the Cburthouse in the city 81 Mem
phis. VAL W vi LllAhns Aam T.
Approved AuEust ath, 1857.
joss bOAGuEs Clerk. so