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New-York tribune., 1867-05-24
JOHN II. SURRATE
CARD FROM LOUIS j. wEIcuMANN.

CARD FROM LOUIS j. WElCuMANN'
To Rs Editor Of 77s 7riban&
SIR: Your special correspondent from Philadelphia
in his rather amusing letter published in your last Mon
days ISSUE describing interview with your humble
servant where he makes me say "When the war DroKe
out the whole school meanns the college where John H.
surratt and myself educated was, with few ex-
ceptons favorable to the success OF the Rebeon Inc
teachers seemed to have little enthusiasm Tor the Dery
of opinion the secular education and the republican civil
,zaton Of the North OF the students came from
tho Slave States or meditatod mnisering In them,'
and that eurratt sang secession songs with the rest
has certainly misunderstood me- and represented certain
things in a very unsatisfactory and unenvable light
deem It my duty Of respect to many cherished com
panions of bygone hours to cay that All the
students at this institution from the Nortn'
were TO man In favor OF the Govern
ment and OF the war for the preservation OF the
Union and not few sealed their devotion TO their couR-
ry cause by pouring out their hearts blood on te ed
OF battle As for myself, was and am Catholic love
and yenerate the teachings OF the church In Whch was
born too dearly ever 10 speak lightly or scohIsy Oh
them Hence I would be the last man In tho world 10
roaect nnIstly on my "Ala Mater" where have passed
some OF the sweetest and sacred hours OF my exist
ence and where ! iubibed the moral preeepts whioh
guide and control my every day life IL John H. surrat
had folio ed up what taught to him at 81 Charles
College, no would not now occupy Nr
on,s cell at Washington. Religion have always
politics OF the day, and vague theories about hui
man government Religion IL eternal immutable'
It has existed for ages past and viii exist when empires
and Kingdoms shall have orumbled to dust ana "heh
perhaps even our Republic shall be but as fable IN
the history OF ages My principles are loyalty to Goa
first then TO country and II for moment thought that
IN any action may called perform far the country
would dIspleaso God. not all the armies OF creation
could force me to It. one word more / VIII soon DO
called on 70 testify against surratt Iconess that shan
not do n as readily child eat5 Its bread ana DutVer
for lie was once dear schoolmate OF mine But all gooo
people must remember that he is alleged to have been en-
ragged n fearful crime the report OF which shook
the world 90 its foundations and made the crowned mon
arcbs rembe on their distant thrones and that though
my heart bleeds there is cause for me TO TESTIFY YET
II Inv what may have DONE may do, my actions shau
helm 10 render the rulers Of country more Sc
cure in their positions, shall be content shall have
performed good work, which am ready to sancthy
with my now saddened though youthful lfe very re-
spectfuly, your obedent servant,
LOUIS y. wEronstASS
Philadelphia. Pa, May %. 1861
All psper that have copied A. It's letter will do the honor TO
eo9y n.lne also. a. Is supplement 10 The oihcr.
New-York tribune., 1867-05-24
KENTUCKY.
HOW THE DEMOCRACY sYMPATHIZE WITH THE FREED

DEMOCRACY
MEN.
Kentucky has become very lawless State, accord
ing TO tho statement Of the correspondent Of The Oen
natl G0sefte, who writes:
"At fair estimate two negroes per day In Kontucky
are beaten, outraged manned, burned, or murdered
Under the Civil Rights law 80 murders ana more
than OF Outrage upon black citizens have been
reported by the civil and military authorities during
fle alone 600 murders and outrages upon
negroes have occurred in Kentucky This only includes
sch as were officially noticed by the United states
Commissioners Civil Courts of Agents OF the Freedmens
Bureau and 1t "a fair TO presume that 100 or 200 more
occurred which never reported at oil or acted
on oflcially But single Judge In the Statsthe Hon.
VIM. O. Goodloe, who has always been loyal, and was
arragned last Winter by the Legislature for his loyalty
has recognized the statutes passed by Congress- and ad
mitted negro testimony into his courts. All the rest OF
the Judges have either ignored the law o nuhed Its
effects"
New-York tribune., 1867-05-24

or,d ,tsrt ont tomorrow Just az usual Passengers
Would not wait merely because han dozen persons hsa
pee tber line for even day while there horses
enough to tako the coach through The movement
toTd the setting sun accepted as inevitable and,
oh0ur rh many may find namecss and forgotten graves,
st TIC restless swelling. irresistible tide win move on,
min fbe savage lives only in history and his favor
ito limiting grounds shall be known only the beautiful
and bountf fields Of the mighty West.
New-York tribune., 1867-05-24

tost which has begun In this State there DO no hard
words used. The gr0ans OF The Erening Post over ths
suferinge OF the Ex-Governor simply ludcrous and
the senstiyeness Of the Rev. Mr Carke his pastor not
less 70. w
large number Of BARRIERS petitioned the Lngsatura
FOR law to close BARRIERS shops the Sabbath and fla
House passed act complying with their reques bnt
the Senate has rejected It, Possibly the matter may Ia
reeonsidered There s no law compelling the 5efs 10
work on Sunday but their 6sre for moral edlceton or
outdoor recreation that day not strong enough
overcome tho determination to get their far share al
Sunday custom. Each barber petitions that bis nelchos
may be made 70 shut up shopthat IA the amount OF n
The profit affords opportunity for satire ~ the YaDkeS
love OF money, but fair argument may be made its
favor.
The miscellaneous writings Of DR.. Jacob Digeloy-ou,
ebest scientific man. IL not our ab,est man in eyerr
sensehave just been published by Little Brown Tbs
volume contains hs famous treatise sefLm!ted Dis
eases, which, the medical reformcrs say created reye
lutioD thirty ago In the theory and practcA
OF medicine. Also. the Doctors testimony before ths
Legislative committee pleuro-pncumona, seven %
eight years ago. which had little effect Legislative
action at that time but bore fruit aferward for the en-
terminating theory Is about exploded here The
Rev Robert Colyer Of Chicago, who has been preaching
and ecturing here greatly 10 the delight cf large audS
ences has volume Of sermons in press to be published
by II. u. Fuller. Roberts Brothers also announce
some new and attractive works.
New-York tribune., 1867-05-24

Gen Lee Is In attendance upon the Episeopai 'Von'
yenton now holding session at Staunton -.
Tho Rev. George IT, Hepworth has been appointed
the municipal orator In Boston for tho Fourth Oh
The negroes Of Hartford, Conn, have orga&zed
UNION As" gAo CLUB,
New-York tribune., 1867-05-24
Philadelphia. Pa, May %. 1867

All p,per, ha, have copied A. T letter will do the honor
eogy nlns also. sh Is supplement 10 the oiher
New-York tribune., 1867-05-24
a T0nR THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
No IT,

rHs UNION PACIFIC RAHRoAD-RAID on TIE oNLN-
LAND STAGE RoUTE-TiE INDIAN QUESTION
r,o. os, ssee,l Correspondent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

OuRJoB OFIrcE.-The 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 w'rk is
guaranteed to give satisfaction. We have
the only 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.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

ARREST OF GARnoTER.-While OIL
GER Stewart was at Vicksburg looking af'
ter the missing Irishwoman who knew all
about the fire at the corner of Beal and
fernando, he saw James Shea, one Of
the individuals who garroted a man
named Moore at the Charleston depot
the night after Christmas and robbed
him of s279. He arrested Shea, brought
him to time, and be is now in Jail await
ing trial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

caused by a man who wishedto swiudle
an insurance company. An old Irish
woman. who was up early Christmas
morning. spoke Of something she saw
that looked Suspicious, and a day OF two
afterwards suddenly disappeared. This
morning she returned to shecity in charge
Of officer Stewart, who found her at vicks.
burg with plerty of money, Her arrival
will probably result in another arrest for
arson. W.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

Gold declined to l3l buying. and is dull.
City Scrip dull at 62G65. County warrants
selling at 80 10 95. Southern money is dull and
rates are barely maintained. Brokers pay the
following rates for State banks Bank of Chat
tanooga, 81; Bank of Memphis, par; Bank of
Middle Tennessee. 90; Bank &c Tennessee (eld
issue), "a; Bank Of West Tennessee. so; City
Bank Of Nashville. 60: Commercial Bank. par
Merchants Bank. rs; 0coe Bank. IS; Plan
ters' Bank. n; Southern Bank. 20; Bank Of
ShelbyyilIe. &c: Traders Bank. Is; Union
Bank ".
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05
JOSEPH i. lNMAN,
as Station d. Bible House. New York City.


The Greet Need Supplied pills have been
swallowed In millions. Salves have been rubbed
in by the pound. DIR. MAociEL's two grand
specifics are putting an end 10 this Wholesale
.system Of medication. One Of his famous pills
Is dose. 4 box ofhs healin salye Is Of more
value. as remedy for uleerous and eruptive
diseases, thnn ships cargo Of the ointments
advertised TO cure everything. but are all. in
fact. either useless OF delctcrious.
DR.. MAoGgIL's motto Is coxcKSrRArrcx. He
has placed In the smallest compass the active
principle Of the most potent vegetable specifics.
There is no mineral In his Pills-thsy do not
gripe-thcy do not enfeeble. They create a
vigorous appetite. and correspondinglystrength
en- the digestion. They tune the liver. clear
the head and steady the nerves.
N. form Of scr.fulous disease can resist the
disenfectent operation Of the Saive. Tumor
Assesses. Salt Rheum, Boils, Pimples, Pus-
tules. etc.. are thoroughly eradicated by this
unrivaled medicine. In fact. MAGGIEk's Bill
Ious. DYsPKPTIo and DrARRaKA PILLS cure
where all oth.rs fail. While for Burns. Scalds.
Chilblains, Cuts. and all abrasions Of the skin.
Magg AS Salve is infallible. Sold by J. Mag
giel. 4S Fulton street. New York. and all Drug
gists. at Is cents per box 4-l49
Our Public Directory. TO strangers
visiting Memphis we offer lis of clever. reli-
able business men. under the above head. on
the first page Of the Public LEDGER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

TIE HANLoS BRoTHERs.-The Hanlon
Combination closed their engagement in
this city last evening, by appearing to q
large and fashionable audience. Their
stay among us has been one continued
success, both artistical and financial, and
we part with them with regret They
open at Montgomery, Alabama, on Tues
day evening next, for one week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05
Fir-e-Proof Buildings.

DE 1T ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
ID Mayor and Aldermen of the City OF Mem
phis, That section 3. pa,s 10. Of Bridge Di-
gsst, Of the ordinsns.s ~ ( Fire Limits sd
hereby so snd, e. y road :. iA,issy y.o-wit:
It shall nos be iawsss. a,I .,,;;' persons are
forbidden to iIlcr case q, ~ Z 30 TIA dimensions
Of any buidi,ss sls-,sy s-ssts h u 20 change or
alte. the s-..s.saas,.sn theree,s Under The pre-
tense oil rrpaiTiI &, u Any pretenss whatever, or
TO cause the SAINT 10 be done withiS the limits
rescribea IN the Jirst Sc tion Of this oSiinance,
or 70 repair the toOfs of any part Of any such
huildi. Z. OF 10 ause the Same "a be done. or to
rebuild any building partially destroyed BY FIRE
or otherwise. or to cause the same to Be re-
paired. except BY using in such repairs such
materials - i' not ioer -ase the danger in case
81 ERE. (sr.f-j.i. -h-swe sar, that special dis
pcrsatiatss u permits fr alteration Of build
ings may be g-inted by the Fire Warden, with
the sanction Of majority Of the Fire tSmm Z
tee and Board o. Aldesu,eA ups.i:-fhe wriltsA
petition n the parties desiring s1vh alie-=ssS,a,
setting firth specifically the character sps,<,-
tent 6s~the same" 49,,
Approved Dec. "a lSji, ~
W U. I0FLAND, Mayor. 8
Attest L. r. Ron ARps. JiTy Register. V:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

GRAcE CHURcH.-Rev. Mr.. Brooke has
arrived and will hold service at o'clock
tomorrow. The cause of his delay was
owing to his being unwilling to start on
removal to this distant point with
out first paying farewell visit to
the old homesteads of himself and Mrs.
Brooke in the Old Dominion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

ARRESTS THIS noRxISo.-The Metro
politans were after the colored popula
ton this morning. Maria Bryant was
engaged by Mr.. Halle, Main street
cigar dealer, TO do some washing. Ma
ria left suddenly with the washtub full Of
clothes, when policeman was sent after
her and she is now in Jail. Henry Clay
was arrested for chicken stealingi Hen.
ry Jones for fast driving, and Priest
Johnson for drawing pistol and threat.
eping TO blow a mans brains out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

ELECTION OF SCHOOL VIsIroRs.-An
election for two School Visitors from
each Ward will be held on Monday, under
the provisions of the amended charter of
the Memphis City Schools. This is a
very important matter, and one that our
citizens should pay attention to by elect
ing men fit for the position, who will
attend to their duties after being elected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

NEGRO SuARrER-A negro named
Harrison Jefferson was arrested yester.
day on complaint of Dick Griffin for
swindling his colored brethren by col
lectng funds for church purposes, which
he appropriated to his own use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

The Arson CAsE.-The trial Of Ka-
liski and his clerk for arson still occupies
the attention of Esquire Creighton $
court The last twenty-four hours has
been occupied in manipulating negro
witness
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

VEsrvaIr-M'lle vestvali arrived
last evening from Cincinnati, so our the
atre'going population can anticipate
witnessing her magnificent acting at the
New Memphis Theatre on Monday eve
ming An interesting sketch Of her life
can be found on our first page.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

TaEArRIcAL-Mr Frank A. Tame
nehill publishes card 10 the Cairo
Democrat announcing that be has under
taken the management Of the Atheneom,
and will endeavor TO establish q first'class
theatre in Cairo, equal TO any in the
South or West. itltft
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

Police CouRr. names on the
docket this morning and slOs assessed.
Only one individual, fast driver, paid
his fine-six dollars-the rest going 10
Jail VIM. Muldoon, a baggage wagon
driver, is held for trial before magis-
traie for assaulting a man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

Writ OF MASDAMUs-A writ Of man
damus has been sued out by j. J. Powers
L Co. to compel Judge Leonard to issue
warrants for $4,000, as directed by the
Board of Commissioners of the County
Court to be issued to the contractors
building the new Jail. The case was be-
fore Judge Hunter this morning, and
postponed until Monday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

SILVER WARE SroLEs.-Some Of Ben.
Buffers command must be in town.
Night before last q lot of silver ware
was stolen from a house ca Market
street, and last night, some one entered
Mr.. r. A. Parker's residence in Ray.
burn avenue. and carried of a lot of his
silver ware.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

NEGRO SwiSDLEp. "A negro from the
country, named Henry Kelles. com
planned to the police last evening that
he had been swindled out of twenty dol
lars at a Jefferson street gift jewelry
establishment Officer Hastings went
with him to the place and recovered his
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

STEALING TIME.--John Moran went
into Peres & Co.'s store yesterday even
ing to buy watch, and while looking at
sume, slipped silver time piece in his
pocket, and departed with the same.
One of the clerks saw the theft, and had
him arrested. He is now in prison
awaiting trial
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

WANTED-MRN WHO ARR LOOKING
themselves ops The best oppottunitiss5 e make
money In the South. ofhce in POOL a
STATIONS, 100 Main street. ITO
WrANTRD-SicO TO $50 PER MONTH.
hs s ssnsus s sa1 sass
ing Machine. Price only $ls This machine
and embroider. The cloth cannot b pulled
Every msehine warranted for three years, Send
for circulars. BLISS K McFATHk0N,
i52 Mspui'rs' eouth'n Agents. Louisville, Ky
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

NArURF gives us teeth, but she does
not preserve and purify them. That
must be done with fragran; SozodoB,.
The dental bone and its enamel easing
are made invulnerable 10 all destructive
influence BY the daily use Of this bene6-
cent incarnation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

DARING RoBBERY.-Some person en-
tered the store of Shepherd, Watkins &
Co., yesterday, and carried of two
pieces of silk valued at four hundred dol
dollars, in broad daylight
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

The PUBLIC LEDGER now has BY far
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 journal in the State. This is a fact
which should not be lost sight of BY the
advertising public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

MATRIMONIAL Licenses were returned
to the County Court Clerks Office during
the past week as evidence that the fol-
lowing persons had been legally married ;
John Cook and Mrs. Matilda j. Bell,
Dec. 25th; Lucius Potter and Miss EN-
ma Redman, Dec. 9Th; G. A. Rose and
Miss p. A. Fife, Dec. 10Th; Cornelius
Reser and Miss Mary Goodman, Dec.
23d j. r. Lee and Miss NJ. c. Menden-
hall, Dec. goth; d. B. johnson and Mrs.
r. S. Farmer, Dec goth. c. v VOORHEES,
and Miss Jennie B. Storke, Nov. 9th 7;
George W. Chase and Miss Sarah c. Bell,
Nov. Oath James Rowland and Letitia
Taylor, Jan. LIST; Carter johnson and
Leathy Thomas, Jan. LIST; Simon Jack
son and Rosanna johnson, Dec. eth /;
Francis Weaver and Anne Caldwell,
Jan. I'd; John Wilson aud Una Davis,
Dec. 10th; Benjamin Abbott and Susan
May, Jan. LIST; Thomas Green and
Nancy Simpson, Dec. 18th; Edward
Tyler and Emma Thomas, Dec. 9th /;
David Jones and Sue Bennett, Dec.
10th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

CRIMINAL CoURT-There will be a
special term of the Criminal Court held
by Judge Hunter, commencing on Mon
day next, for the disposition Of some of
the large number Of cases now on the
docket. 1t will probably continue until
the next regular term OF the Court, which
will commence on the second Monday in
February.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

STEALING MoSEY.-Simon Gamutt was
arrested yesterday evening for stealing
sixty dollars from John Bloom, who
boarded at the same house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

PERsoxAL-Mr r. Allison, superin-
tendent Of the Franklin Type Foundry,
Cincinnati, Is in the city on business
connected with his establishment and
johnson 4 Cas- Philadelphia foundry.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

REV. A. I. Mann, d. D., the newly
appointed minister to the First Methodist
Church in this city, will preach to-mor-
row morning at IL o'clock, at that church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

PrrrsBuRe Coal AND GAS CoKE.
Brown & Jones, office 247 Second street.
Branch Office 376 Main street-R. G.
Hite, agent. III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05
STOLEN.
CroLES-s2o REWARD.

Large Silver Spoon Cup. - :,
Silver Butter Knife with Ivory Handle.
Silver Teaspoons, marked q. Z.
i Silver Teaspoon, marked Hermann.
3 Silver Tablespoons. tisll fs+Ht
3 Silver Forks. - II
2Silver Napkin Rings, marked A. g. O..
Silver Napkin Ring, marked Hermann.
| Silver Sugar Spoon. 49, iNtg
small Silver Fork. marked Hermann.
i Small Silver Fork, marked Annie.
r, Small Silver Fork, marked Lottie:
., Small Silver Fork, marked Eugenia.
This is TO caution all persons against pur-
chasing the above articles rnder penalty Of The
law. as my house was entered and the above
articles taken on the night Of the 3D. inst.
ma - u A. lOHEN. l05 Mnrket street. :
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05
PUBLIC LEDGER.
OMee. No. IA Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY.
II M H TIP HISS M
Saturday Evening. Jan. 5th. 1867

Local NorIcEsg inserted among the
reading matter, viii be charged twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

SAVE MoxEY.-You can do this by
purchasing dry good at the closing out
sale at 26l Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

PIrrsBuRe 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. LOG
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

AN INVITATION ladies are invi.
ted to call at the Oak Gallery and inspect
the various styles of pictures executed by
Mr.. Geo. W. Hamburg and his assistant
artists They speak for themselves in
language that carries conviction to the
mind, and demonstrates the fact that
they were executed by artists of ability.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

lHc rlscr 10 otatio"a'y ~ s"io po'"''
Weather clear and pleasant with stif
breeze. Business active. There was a
little ice floating past the city this
morning
The following are the arrivals and de-
partures:
Arrivals.
Lizzie Gill, Island 3d.
Celeste, Arkansas river.
Comet, New Madrid.
Baltic, Cairo.
Swsllow, Cincinnati.
Louisville, New Orleans
Victor No. 2, ST. Francis river.
Departures.
Rose Hambleton, Pine Bluff.
Natoma, ST. Francis river.
Boats in Port.
Sam. ]. Hale, Norman, David Watts,
Die Vernon, St. Cloud, Des Arc, Victor
No. 2, Comet, Celeste, I. L. Magill,
Baltic, Swallow, Lizzie Gill. Paragon,
Louisville.
Boats Leaving To-Day.
Helena and Vieksburg.-The fine
steamer Die Vernon, Capt Frank Hicks
in command, leaves for Vicksburg and
the bends at FIVE o'clock this evening.
Capt Joe Bon6l has charge of the office,
assisted by Mr.. George Deane.
White Rirer.-Lhe fine steamer Des
Arc, with Capt John Elliott on the roof
sails for White river this evening at FIVE
o'clock. ]. Lee Finaey and Charley
Smishers preside at her desk. She'll do
to travel on.
Miscellaneous.
Capt VIM. Strong and Mr.. VIM. R
Bell purchased at Louisville, on Wednes-
day, the steamer Talisman. Price $l2,-
900.
The Lizzie Gill. which left for Cairo
yesterday morning, got as far as Island
IS and was obliged to turn back on ac-
count of the ice.
Captain John Elliott purchased, yes
terday, Captain William Ashford's inter
est in the Des Arc, and takes commend.
Captain Dan Able has 1910 Gap,sih
Mont Walt and Captain Joe Baaiii, one
half of the steamer Die Vernon, at the
rate Of $4,000 for the whole boat Cap
tain Joe takes charge Of the Office.
The river is gorged above Columbus,
aud navigation is consequently sns.
pendid above thai paint
Severiesa tasses arc reported in the
Arkansas to Fer, Smith, and four feet
from Little Rock to the mouth.
STEAMBOAT PRINTING. respectfully
ask our steamboat friends TO call and ex-
anime the specimens of fine steam6osi
printing daily executed at the PUsLses
LEDGER office Our prices will be found
to compare favorably with those Of Gin
cinnati or ST Louis. AMI to be greatly
below those asked by other city Offices
Brirk your orders d:restty &c us, and
save the commission charged by parties
who take in work they are net prepared
to execute 7