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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23
The Coming MOCOole-COburn Mill for
$4,000.


The controversy that has lately been
going on relative to match between the
two aspirants for the championship of
the pugilistic ring of America has created
no little interest among the lovers OF "
merry mill, as well as the public gene
rally. Since McCoole's fight with Aaron
Jones, the former has risen in the esti-
nation of the sporting fraternity to such
an extent that be is looked upon, espe-
cially in the West, as the true champion
of the prize ring, notwithstanding Joe
Coburn has held the same for the past
four years, during which time he has been
open to any offer that might be made to
take the title from him McCoole has
made no pretensions himself, but has
agreed to meet Coburn again, notwith'
standing the defeat he met with in 1868.
Yesterday the sum Of $1,000 was re-
ceived by Frank Queen, Of this city,
from Mr.. McCoole to make match with
Coburn, or any other man, for the sum
of $4,000. Mr.. Coburn, having learned
of the intention of Mr.. McCoole to put
forth the above challenge, has been daily
on hand to cover the above amount, and
will to-day deposit like sum, prepara-
tory to meeting McCoole, and make final
arrangements. That they will agree
relative to the time, place aud amount
there is no doubt, as Mr.. Coburn is viii
ling to concede anything to give his old
antagonist another chance in a twenty
four foot ring Il is, however, evident
that the fight viii not come of before
March, 1868, as il will require consider
able time to get the two pugilists in pro-
per condition Both men having met
before, each is fully posted as 70 the
ability Of his opponent In their last
fght both were we'll seconded, McCoole
by Australian Kelly and Johnny Roache,
while Coburn was handled BY Jim Cusiek
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

B&- Fast time is sometimes made on
American railroads, and much faster
time than passengers will generally feel
comfortable under, considering the style
of construction of some of the American
roads. 1t is reported that ten miles in
eight minutes was made between Ham
burg and Buffalo the other day by d.
rector's train on the New York Contra!
railroad-seventy.eight miles an hour.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

B6- Saturday evening police officer
Robert McChroney was murdered in New
York by a prostitute named Fanny
Wright About 9 o'clock the officer was
in the vicinity of Coral and Mercer
streets, and perceiving the woman acting
in disorderly manner he attempted to
arrest her, when she stabbed him in tie
neck with pocket knife, severing the
iugular vein. The unfortunate man died
in few minutes. The woman was ar
rested by officer Seaman, who she also
attempted to stab.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

r@. A questionable financial institu-
ton of Jersey City, known as the
National Bank of America, Saturday
afternoon came to grief, the reputed
cashier, William &. Arnold, having been
arrested on the charge of fraud, and the
doors closed. The accused was placed
under bonds of $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

I6- Late advices from Arizona state
that the Apaches had made raid on the
town of Wickenberg and carried oil the
entire stock Of the place. The Indians
are well mounted and equipped. No re-
sistance or pursuit was made, as the
cavalry had taken all the horses. The
loss Of stock closes the operation Of the
Vulture Company, the only speck OF
sunshine on the dark horizon Of Arizona.
Indians continue their outrsges in every
direction. General Gregg's command
vasTigorOusly prosecuting the war, and
we're it not for lack Of troops and sirin-
gency Of orders from headquarters more
would have been accomplished.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

a6~ The dearest living in the world is
probably that which is procured in New
York, Philadelphia, Paris, London, Ber-
lin, and other prominent cities in all
parts of the world, shows that New York
is the most expensive of all in the matter
Of food. The whole cause of this social
misfortune is said to be that the food
itself comes to the consumers through
too many middle men, all of whom must
make their percentage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

B6- The Excelsior Base Ball Club of
Rochester beat the Niagaras of New
York city, Saturday, by 30 to l8. This
is the second game inside of week that
the Excelsiors have worsted the Niagaras.
Considerable money changed hands on
the result of the game.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

B9. The following gentlemen, compris-
ing the subcommittee appointed to in
vestigate the loyalty" of the Kentucky
Representatives, have arrived in Louis
vile Hon. G, W. Schofeld, Pennsylva'
MIA; Hon. B. G. Cook, Illinois Hon. c.
Upton, Michigan; Hon. r. G. Hays, New
York; Hon. G. Shellabarger, Ohio.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

s6s- The fire department of New York
is raising funds for the Radical party by
assessment on the employees. The chief
engineer is assessed at $1,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

Ha- The Republicans of Brooklyn, on
Friday night, nominated Archibald M.
Bliss for Mayor. Mayor Booth declised
q denomination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

16~ The house of Clinton B. Fisk, in
ST. Louis, was robbed several days ago Of
jewelry, laces and other articles to the
amount of $4,000. No clue to the robber.
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Notice or Dissolution.

MrNFHts. TEVv.. October Is, 1ss7.
T'HE PARTNERSHIP PHERErOFORE Eh-
VI. browne. under TIE sfyie ard firm of HAIL
MAN A BROWNE. IL this day diss lived by
mutual c nsent-S. Pred. Hailman continuing
the business and asEumiur the iiabilities.
HATLMAN A BROWNE.
Attest: ]. W. S. BRoTTr.
Memphis. October Dc. ISL. a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

B6s- Gen. Barry has accepted COM
plimentary dinner from number of the
leading citizens of Buffalo previous to
his departure, on the lSt prox., to join
his regiment, the second artillery, in
California. The list is headed with the
name of ex. President Fillmore, and the
dinner will take place on the Oath inst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23
AN OPEN DECLARATION or WAR!

TNHE UNDERSIGNED KNOWING THAT
il be is right, and feeling unwilling 10 surren-
der vithouta
General Engagement !
has declared WAR against the many diseases
Of the skin. The valuable uroncrEes of hls
Soap constitute A SOVEREIGN REMEDY
that is veil known 20 May Of the citizens
Of this place; and which should Be better
known. Tendorinr his thanks 20 his former
customers for their ratronaEes be iakE this
method. therefore. % solicit cqnunuance OF
the same from the public esnerally.
&c 70 Mc9usET ard there yor II ind
Be sure 10 cone and that rcry seen,
or dirt and flth vii Be your doomi
- For Eala hy al respectable Drurrists and
" 50 c. P. McoIMsEY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
xOTrR WIEE

Possesses charms In proportion to her health,
and she measures a husbands love by the inte-
rest he evinces in her welfare while she is sick.
Now, il you wish to retain in tact your wifes
love and affection undiminished, and desire
that she regain her health and former beauty,
you should, by all means procure one bottle Of
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS,
A compound that is actually restoring health
10 more sickly females than all other remedies
combined. 1t only proposes 70 cure those
Uterine Complaints peculiar to the female sex.
It is ndorsed by the medical profession all
over the country as II is no secret nor patent,
and effects cures bona fde 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 Bitters. 1t arouses, restores
nent IF troubled with painful. suppressed or
irregular Menstruation, Mysteries, Leucorrhoea
or Whites, Falling Of the Womb, liberation of
the Womb, Chlerosis, and all those symptoms
THAT YOUNG GIRL,
Whose bloom has departed from her cheeks
whose eye has lost its lustre whose intellect
has lost its brightness; whose countenance
betokens gloom and despair; who is pale, ema-
ciated. feeble, lifeless, repulsive with palpita-
tlOn oil the 1OuEls nMluullluk VI luo uohut COiu
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-
sonal 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 us insist,
lei us urge you to | aside your fears and pre-
judices, in regard to sadyertsed remedies, for
one time in your life, and try one single bottle
of English Female Bitters.
We are we'll aware that many persons snub
at the idea of using an article that is adver-
tised, and we know Of many snubbing individ-
uals in this community, and if they had their
way, many OF them would snub all you sickly
females in your graves. Cannot 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 oil Druggists.
j. p. DR0MG00LE a. CO., Projectors,
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23
TO PROPERTY HOLDERS.

A Ii OWNERS OF CITY REAL ESTATE.
"A and al nreniE Of owncrs, are respectfully
requested to leave with the undersigned. a. the
Mayor'E iofFcr, Memphis, memcrnlda of any
SAILS. LEASES. eUB-DlNItIONS, kIC-
JOHN PARK.
LII DUPkE,
JOHN T. IRRELEVANT,
sl-F Assessor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23
L. ROCCO 81 CO.,
importers and Dealers in
GROCE R 1 IS,
GREEN S5DRIED FRUITS
Preserves. Jellies, Tobacco, Cigars,
AND MANUFACTURERS OF
CONFECTIONARIEs
IN ALL THEIR VARIETY.

WE HAVE RECENTLY BEEN PLACED
w in receipt of a large and most we'll selected
stock of FANCY GRVCERIEs, etc, consist
PECANS, BRAZIL NUTS, -CITRQN, Raj
SINS. CUkRANTS, Figs, JELLIES AID
PRESERVES. Of All kinds. SA U is,
PICKLES, CAN FRUITS, TOYS. and a
variety Of other articles too lengthy for emu
meration. We are also in receipt Of regular
shipments Of Oranges, Lemons and other green
Fruits, and invite The attention Of our old Gus
toners and the public generally 70 our stock
feeling confident that our lengthy business *
perience enables us to give entire satisfaction
" TENNESSEE STEAM CANDY MANI
FACTORY. Our Candies will be furnished
fresh daily as heretofore, and guaranteed pure.
We manufacture none but No. articles, and
that this fact is appreciated liberal PATRONAGE
demonstrates. Particular attention paid TO the
filing Of coRntry orders.
l.. ROCCO & Co,
go and "a Second street, corner Of Madison.
25-Sf
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Notice.

ALLPARTIRs HAVING CLAIMS
n arainst me viii please present the same
70 nv Attorney, HOWELL B. JACKSON,
ESQ, Who Is authorized to settle and adjust the
same for ne. -
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

Every patron obtains a Watch by this ar
raneement, costing but $40. while il may be
worth $1,000. No partially shoIonl
We wish TO Immediately dispose Of the above
magnificent stock. Certificates, naming the
articles, are placed in sealed envelopes, and
well mixed. Holders are entitled to the arti-
cles named on their oertifcats upon payment
Of Ten Dollars, whether il be Watch worth
$l0Oo or one worth less. The return Of any Of
our certificates entities you 10 the article named
thereon upon payment. irrespective Of It's worth,
and as no article valued less than $40 Is named
this is
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No Lottery, but a Straightforward Le-
gifmate Transaction, lDhich may
be participated in epeH BY
the most fdSfidious

A single certificate will be sent by mail, post
raid. upon resent OF f5 cents, FIVE for 81, eleven
Tor s. thirty-three aad e.egant premium for
SlO. one hundred and most superb Watch for
SIS. To Agents. or those wishing employment.
this Is a rare opportunity. IL 4 a legitimately
conducted business. duly authorized By ne
scrutiny. TRY USi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SCARCITY
u Of money, and in order 70 place It within
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-23

ID EILLY & REEADY, DEALERS IN GRO
III ceries and Plantation Supplies, l43 Main.
DTCE n -ENGLE, DEALERS IN DRY
q III 7Goods 294 Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
Political Changss.

The Albany argus, of Monday, spec
ulating upon the recent political changes
in Maine and California, says:
Three weeks from to morrow elections
will be held in the States of Pennsylva
MIA, Ohio, Indiana and Iowa Two of
these States, Pennsylvania and Indiana,
have been quite closely contested. Last
year the Republican majority in Penn
sylvania was l7,l78. Should the Demo.
Gratis gain proportionately in that State
as they have just gained in Maine, the
majority against the Radicals would be
fifty thousand ! In Ohio, at the last
election, the Republican majority was
AZ, ,6S6, and gain equal to that of Maine
would give the Democrats about 10000
majority. In Indiana, the Republican
majority was last year l4,202, and the
Democrats there can have about 81, 900
majority next month, by doing as well
as their brethren in Maine Applying
the same rule to New York State, and
the result would be astounding Fen.
tons majority last year was 1880, and
at the rate of the gain III Maine, the
Democrats would have a majority of
about a round 100000
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24

that the Southern people have behaved
with great nobleness. Before the close
Of the war, men at the North as we'll as
at the South believed that the surrender
of the Southern armies would be followed
by guerrilla warfare of years, yet from
the day Of Johnston's surrender not one
outrage has occurred such as had with
reason been anticipated. The cause of
this is twofold. The Southern people
were always martial people; and how
ever we may sneer at their chivalry-
which doubtless was an element both Of
weakness and strength-we must at least
concede that they possessed the virtues
as well as the defects Of the martial
nature.
II concludes as follows:
With penniless negro legislature 10
tax, and defenseless white men to be
taxed, the issue cannot long be doubtful.
In every county taxes will be laid in the
same way by negroes upon white men.
In the towns and cities negro councilmen
will vote themselves large salaries, ere.
ate unnecessary offices for purposes Of
plunder, and for like ends undertake
enormous jobs of fanciful public i'm
provement. Justice administered by
negro magistrates will be farce; re-
dress of wrongs will be impossible. Lib
erty of outrage will be amply secured.
The liberty of death will be the only lib.
erty secured to men whose crime is that
they were born white.
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The National Banks.

1t is but just to say that there have
been few failures of national banks, when
we consider that there are 1000 of them
in the country. Nor have the losses
been heavy from those that have failed.
The Financial Chronicle, in referring
to two recent failures, states that of the
large number of national banks only a
score have failed during the last three
years, and that the number of weak, in
solvent institutions which are left are
extremely few, "well known, and closely
watched" The Chronicle adds:
Some of those persons who are anxious
and concerned tkat Jew national banks
here and there should fail may be reas-
sured by the fact that these institutions
fail because they cannot comply with
the searching provisions of the law; and
that this law, while by its stern applica-
tion it destroys the rotten parts of the
financial machinery, only does so in
order that the rest of the fabric may
have force aud elasticity enough to resist
all the shocks with which future none
tary revulsions may try its stability and
strength
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
Radical Consultation.

There is quite an influx of Radical
politicians at Washington, to devise
means to secure Pennsylvania aud Ohio
at the coming elections. "They claim" "
says the Boston Post correspondent,
that Conservative victory, or even a
decided Conservative gain in either OF
those States, would dampen the srdor of
their party, add strength to the Presi-
dent, embolden the Conservative leaders,
and give prestige to the moderate Re.
publicans-such as Fessenden, Sherman
and Bingham. They admit freely that
the influence Of the approaching election
upon the Presidential question must be
very great. Senator Thayer, Of Kansas,
who is in Washington, says a decided
Radical victory will insure the nomina-
ton of Stevens, Wade, or Stanton. A
falling off in their vote will bring forward
more prominently Chief Justice Chase,
while Conservative victories will neces-
state the nomination of General Grant
or Senator Fessenden. After arranging
the programme, Senator Thsyer leaves
to engage actively in the canvass in
Ohio, commencing next Saturday in Gin
cinnati"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24

The Round Table on Southern Prospects.
The Round Table draws a terrible
picture of the condition of the South at
the present time, and points to yet
more terrible condition as sure to follow
the elevation of the negro to Office AT
the beginning of the article it thus
speaks of the present state Of affairs at
the South:
From whatever point Of view-moral,
financial or political-we may regard
the Southern States, their situation is
unspeakably deplorable. The effect Of
subjugstion is always deplorable. Men
lose heart, and hope, and se!f-reliance.
Energies are paralyzed. Self-respect is
lowered. From the inspiration Of bat
Ting for a cause men sink 10 mere
vulgar selfseeking and greed; and
oftenest II happens that, the nobler
objects Of life being abandoned, they
plunge recklessly into debase pleasures
and degrading sensualities. Eg Uicfis !
III the victors be not, what the yictOrs
seldom are, maguanimous and generally
mindful OF their subject thralls, " the
lost cause soon becomes the least Of
the regrets Of the more wise among the
conquered. A lost people is an infinitely
worthier subject Of sorrow.
URder their defeat It cannotbe denied
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24

anxiety OF those who desire the perma-
nence Of American credit, because they
are apprehensive that when the great
Constitutional questions Of reconstruc-
ton are settled, and new masses are ad-
mitted to the polls, there may arise a
dangerous reaction, which will not stop
even at measures of partial repudiaiion.
This may seem a harsh and ungenerous
suspicion, but we invite Mr.. Welles to
consider upon what grounds an ntelli.
gent foreigner may entertain il. The
United States are made up Of separate
States, and from the conduct of the
component elements we may predict the
conduct of the whole. Mr.. Welles is
quite aware that since the commence.
ment of the issue of irredeemable paper,
every loyal State in the Union, with, as
far as we know, the single exception of
Massachusetts, has taken advantage of
the depreciation of the currency to pay
in paper debts contracted in coin. The
amount in which English and other Eu-
ropean creditors have been mulcted in
consequence of such conduct is enor-
nous, and yet the iniquitous gain of the
separate States will prove to be loss
The depreciation Of American bonds in
the European markets is, in no slight
degree, due TO q remembrance, on the
part of capitalists, of the treatment they
have received from separate States, and
the taxpayers of the federation as body
are taxed more highly because of the in.
justice of State legislatures Unhappily,
this does not exhaust the grounds of
suspicion. The separate report of Mr..
Haines, one of the colleagues of Mr..
Welles, on the management of the
finances, disclosed the want of apprecia
ton of the respect due to national con
tracts, which was most alarming. 1t is
we'll known that as means of floating
the federal bonds, they we're expressly
exempted from State and municipal
taxes. The exemption was most unwise
on every account, and totally at vari-
ance with the free development of the
municipal life, which is, in fact, the
germ of American institutions. But,
having been conceded, it is plain that it
must be maintained both in spirit and
in form. Mr.. Haines, one of the three
persons chosen by the Secretary of the
Treasury as most conversant with the
theory and practice of finance, recon-
mendod that it should be maintained in
form, but proposed that the nation itself
should tax the holders of its own bonds
to an amount equal to the local taxation
from which they were declared exempt
No remark is necessary to point out the
startling injustice of such proposal.
The fact that it should have been seri-
ously made by a person of authority,
coming as it does Immediately after the
action of the separate States of the North,
has done the credit of the Union more
damage than any number of magazine
articles could possibly accomplish, how
ever wildly incorrect their statements or
malicious their intentions.