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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-05

E@- In the testimony given before the
Impeachment Committee it is stated by
one Baker, detective land one of the
perjured witnesses), that johnson wrote
JEFF. Davis letter, giving information as
to the disposition cf the Federal forces,
when they occupied Nashville, and when
johnson was Military Governor. This
letter is represented by Baker to have
beeD stolen from Johnson's table by a
negro who was induced to do it by
Brownlow. AS Brownlow, Governor and
Senator elect, can confess or deny, be is
now called on by the Union and Dis
patch to do one or the other. We hope
he will tell us about that letter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-05
ALABAMA.
High handed outrages by Negroes
In Bullock County.

MONTGOMERY, December 4.-Alarming
excuses wero recently committed by
blacks in Bullock county, in the neigh.
borhood of Perote The colored Loyal
Leagues organized and resisted processes
of the civil authorities. Under instruc-
tons from colored ;, emissaries, they
formed code of laws, opened court,
differed and organized, arrested by
might all blacks who opposed their
unlawful proceedings, and carried
punishment so far that their victims
applied TO the civil authorities for
the protection of the blacks. The sheriff
and his deputy we're finally arrested, but
other insurreetionary leaders organized
ance. Aid from the other leagues was
summoned, and blacks hocked to Union
Springs, threatening general rising, the
determination of the whites and to take
possession of the country. Black leaders
went TO the plantations and forced the
laborers to join them for vengeance,
showing pretended orders from General
Swayne to prove that they had the
right to kill all who attempted to resist
their authority. During the excitement
the negro church at Perote was burned
by unknown parties. It's alleged that it
was done by the black leaguers to inhame
the negroes. The whites universally
regret it. The white citizens have or
ganized for protection. General Swayne
was appealed to, and sent detachment
of troops promptly to the scene of
trouble, to restore order. Fifteen black
have been arrested aud
lodged in Jail, to be tried by civil author
ity. At last accounts order had been
restored, and all was quiet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-05
THE CAROLINAS.

The New York Times special says
official information from Gen. Candy 8
headquarters is to the effect that the
Convention in South Carolina will prob.
ably be called. Notwithstanding the
apparent failure at first indicated, the
returns from the interior show larger
vote polled in the upper coustes than on
the sea coast. The Convention in North
Carolina will probably be fixed for the
early part of January, and for South
Carolina somewhat later in the same
msnlh.
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judgment Of uninierested and intelligent
men. And hence it sneers with con-
tempt at what il is unable to meet with
reason. This is an old trick Of dogma
lists, fanatics aud Bareboued parlia'
ments, and infallibly exhibits the weak
ness Of the men or Of the cause they
defend.
There is a power in mastery exhibit
tons of truth before which those who
sneer will inwardly cover. Never does
a man feel so great as when he stands
upright as a giant with Truth by his side.
And never is he so sure Of victory rs
when the antagonist resort is to personal
derision and appeals to partisan preju'
dices. There was a day when the Con-
gress of the United States would receive
with respect communication from the
Executive head of the Government even
when the majority Of the body felt q
bitter partisan antipaihy to the individ'
ual occupying the Presidential chair,
But we have now fallen on evil and de.
generate times, in which even the forms
of decency aud self-respect are no
longer regarded. Aud the Congress is
now a menagerie u fanatics, parlisans,
puriians, pugilists, black legs, John
Browns and Achans, who no longer rep
resent, but have the contempt of the
intelligence and virtue of the country.
Whether there may be men enough in
the body, who, through the hope of a
political future, may be influenced to
Just legislation to control it hereafter,
remains to be seen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-05

Ia The Presidents Message was
received coriemp;uously and with de-
risiou By Congress Il is q mere, able
resume Of Conservative We've, and
entitled to little credit as an original
argument Bat il Is an argument which
the Congress can never answer 20 the
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BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK.
cold and COTTON Reporta.

Special to the PunLIo LEDoER.l
NEw York, December o, IL m. Gold
opened at 1871, at II am. was 1877, and
is now 1871. Cotton active, with an
upward tendency. Exchange sleady.
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COAL! COAL! COAL

A SA SHELTON. & CO., COTTON FAC
N tors and Commission merchants. arc now
prepared TO furnish first class coal at one dol
lar per barrel at the yard. Orders for coal must
be left at the Office, room Cooper Block,
Monroe street. 77-l02a
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WHEATLEY PLANTATION,
WONDERFUL INVENTION /!
HERE HI IS--.LOOIK AT 1T.
THE INVALID AND PARL0R SPITT00N.
JNO. MI. GAUGES PATENT.

FRANKLIN, Tenn, Sept. II. 1867.
MO COMPLICATION ABOUT IT. NOT
IN liable to get out of order. Only two nova
BILE pieces in the operation Of using 1.-THE lid,
and the lever that raises it. The lever is placed
in the handle, and when the handle is taken
hold of the lid rises; whom released, the lid
closes. thereby excluding from view the entire
contents of the box. II is an ornament for the
center table docs away all the unpeasantncss
from the casting off eXpectorati0n about tho
sick bed. tits as easily cleaned os an ordinary
tin cup. SEE one of them and you will never
use any other receptacle for expectOration. Its
cheapness and superiority being so much supo-
riOr than anything ever before used for the
purpose, and adapted TO all classes and condi-
tons of our race, in all climates, at homo or
abroad. by land or by sea. by day or by night,
in cliness and in health. in prosperity or ad-
vcrsity -always at your service ready to serve
you, and almost for nothing only one dollar
and for much less te wholesale customers.
No man Of energy need ever complain hard
times or fear Of starving, If he can raise oven five
dollars TO begin with. One hundred AGENTS
WANTED MINED lately, TO aid in supply
ing the demand. County and State Rights Tor
sale. Come. and come quickly Delays are
dangerOuf. Disease is in the land. We say
again, every family on the Globe should have
one or more.
Col. NJ. g. CAXCE,
OF MEMPHIS,
General Agent for the United Statos Head
quarters at the Arcade, 300 Second street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-05
CAPITAL STOCK. s3OO, 900.
TAKE FIRE AND MARINE RISKS.
DIRECTORS:

W. B. GREENLAW, N. S. BRUCE.
C. w. COVER, CHARLES JONES,
JAMES ELDER, WIN. HARRINGTON
JOHN 0VERTON, JR.
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OFFICEISS:

w. ID. GREENLAw, President
JAS. ED Err, Vice-President.
S. Z. READ, Secretary.
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FOREIGN.

LIVERPOOL, December 5-Noon.-Cot-
ton active; uplands, 7sd; Orleans, I'D.
Estimated DAVIS sales, 10000 bales.
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sTENoGRAPHx.
No. y %rW ~

This elegau. and beautiful art. so indispon-
sable 10 the public journalist, the lawyer. cer-
g, man and student and 80 invaluable TO the
business man. is taught successfully in TEN
LESSONS for $40. For further information
apply TO the undersigned, during the usual
hours of business. or at night, at the South
western Publishing House.
The Night Session commences at half-past
six and closes at nine.
7St JOHN TOVELL. PRINCIPAL.
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PORTABLE EQUALIZER.

We have demonstrated the fact hat in Para
lysis, Nervous Debility. Dyspepsia. Neuralgia,
Weak Chests. Narrow Chests. Asthma, Weak
Lungs, Weak Backs, Weak, Stiff and Shrunken
Limbs, Curvatures Of the Spine. and other
Spinal Affections, Sciatica, Rheumatism of
years standing, Spasms, Epilepsy. Palsy, st.
Vitus' Dance, Derangement of the Mind, Pro.
lapsus Uteri. 0bstructed Menstration. with all
their concomtant Diseases, Impotency and all
kinds of weaknesses Of the generative organs,
can be cared.
Testimonials from hundreds of the best ply
sicians and citizens of this nation.
MEMPHIS, TENN, December 2. 1867.
Having sold all my right, title and interest to
this county of the EQUALIZER /" to Drs.
SAMUEL GILBERT and SILAS T. GIL
BERT the latter being graduate Of the JEFF
ferson Medical College of Phils dephia, can
fully and freely recommend them, as thorough
ly competent and reliable, to all persons wish
ing treatment. GEO. HADFIELD, M. D.
ss- Drs. GILBERT can be consulted at
their Offices, No. 81, south side of Court
Square. S0-105
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Something New
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE!
PARAL YSIS CAN BE CURED!

WE FULLY AND FREELY INVITE
w all Physicians and students of Medicine
Of all schools, and also everybody else, to come
and examine our invention of
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General Agent for the United States; Head
quarters at the Arcade, 800 Second street.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-07-09
CHEAP SOAP.

nEALERS In want of small lots Of Keer's
~ Family Soaps, can be supplied at New Or
leans prices. Call and be convinced. .r
feb25 JOSHUA BEAL
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STEAM Is UP.

HAV1NG my new Mill machinery in operation,
I am now prepared to fill all orders for
Bolted or Unbolted Corn Meal. When you want
as good as can be made, give me a call.
nar2l JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-07-09
MOLASSES.
MOLAsSES,

MOLASSES, MOLASSES.
A UNEQUALED article OF Syrup Molasses Of
N last seasons MAKE can be found at any
time by calling at ANDREW JACKoONS. He
has It on hand In barrels, half barrels, and will
also deal it out in smaller quantities to families
iune15
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-07-09

CONSISTING OF
STORE, DOOR and other LOCKS, of all kinds
STRAP, and BUTT HINGES.
DOOR and SHUTTER BOLTS.
MILL and HANDSAW FILES.
RIP, PANNEL and TENoN SAWS.
SPIKES, FINISHING NAILS and TACKs.
HAND AXES and HATCHETS.
COLLINS Il HATCH's AXES.
TRACE CHAINS, COLLARS and HAMEs.
BLIND BRIDLES and PLOW LINES.
SASH CORD and WINDOW GLASS.
SEWING and PEGGING AVIS.
BLACKSMITH SLEDGEs HAND HAWsERS
COPPER RIVETS and BURRs.
CEDAR and BRASS FAUCETS-all sizes.
TABLE and POCKET CUTLERY.
SHEARS and SCISSORS.
WHITEHEAD & CHROME GREEN PAINT.
ROLLED and RAW LINsEED OIL and PUTTY.
LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER PARIS, and HAIR
GARDEN WhEELBARROWS,
SPADES, sHOvELs and RAKEs.
COOKING STOVES and CURLING TONGS.
WALL PAPERS and BORDERs-new patterns
All of which will be sold at the very loves
market rates.
mar27 Third Street, opposite the Bank.
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SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING.

|HEAP BREAD-The prices of Flour having
L J declined some three dollars per barrel, per-
sons not posted and wishing to avail themselves
Of the benefit of this large decline, can find well
assorted stock Of fresh ground Flour of assorted
grades and prces-prices based upon the decline
named, at the store of
june22 JOSHUA BEAL
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WILL DELIVER.

DETAIL grocers disposed to sell the best only,
III are now Informed that will take their or.
ders for bolted or unboted Corn Meal, Grits and
large Hominy, having it delivered at their doors
free Of any charge for cartage-prices moderate.
apr9 JOSHUA BEAL
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GIVE ME A TRIAL.!

DLANTERS who have found 1t quite impossible
I to secure sound dry lots OF Bread or Feed
Corn, are solicited to give me call, my stock on
hand being strictly choice.
apr27 JOSHUA BEAL
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FRENCH PREPARATIONS.

SYRUP DE BRIANT, Purgatif Leroy, LavAle's
~ Gout and rheumatism Pills. Laviile's Cont
aud Rheuma tism Liquor, Grimault's Iodated Syr-
up Horse kadish, Lerasa Phosphate Lime ana
Soda. Aubergier's Syrup Lactucarium, French
DragGes, kaquin Capsules, &e at sl,I&sE
jnne1 F. NJ. BROOKS DRUG STORE.
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NOW Is YOUR TIME.

DEING in receipt of strictly choice dry White
ID Corn can now furnish superior article OF
fresh ground Corn Meal-something that will not
psnro JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-07-09
Window SasheS, Venetian Shutters
and Panel Doors.

T HAVE RECEIVED and in store, q fine as
i sortment of Window Sashes with Blinds to
suit, Of the following sizse, viz: 10x12, 10xl4,
l0xl5 and 10x6 inches Panel Doors, Ski feet 6
inches and 3x8 feet; made in the best manner
and ofseasorsd Lumber, for sale low. .g#
june1 JAMES MoVAY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-29
Byron's Poems.

The London Reader has the follow
ing: THE copyright of all Byron's
pieces has not yet ceased TO be the prop
erty of Mr.. Murray, and besides, he has
the invaluable advantage Of possessing
the original manuscript in the poets
handwriting Often as Lord Byron ="
has been printed, it would seem that a
careful collation. Of these has disclosed
the existence Of numerous errors in the
text of every preceding edition. Mr..
Murray has wisely resolved to check un-
principled competition - unprincipled
because its productions are necessarily
imperfect, and q fraud upon the
publicity issuing a pearl edition,
printed in crown octave and on toned
paper. SO perfect, and at such price that
no one Who sees it will be seduced by
any counterfeit We have read some
where that Byron left behind him some
fragments OF a fifth canto Of Childe Har-
old, containing, amongst other things, a
description Of an eruption Of Stromboli,
seen By the poet on his last voyage 10
IGreece, and also a plan Of the continua-
ton of Don Juan. Are these in the posses
sion Of Mr.. Murray; and does be reserve
them for a still later editisn He IS very
fond Of tantalizing the literary world
with promises Of good things, but no
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-29
Bold Talk.

President JohnsoDs Washington organ
holds forth in the following strain, as 10
the results that will follow If the Radicals s
persist in their reasonable and iDiqui.
tous schemes
If necessary its strong and iron hand
will be invoked to stay the course and
prevent the contamination OF Radical
treason. The great oaths Of the Presi-
dent to protect and defend the Constitu-
ton will not be forgotten, and the people
who sustain him with their 800, 900 ma
jority Of the voting population, North
and South, will not forget him. Events
have already brought the Government to
the very verge Of another revolution. II
the Radical majority in Congress pursue
its reasonable course much longer, the
Government, in order to sustain itself,
will have to arm its supporters. At the
call of the President all his friends,
North and South, and the army and navy
will respond. In such contest the issue
cannot be doubtful. Congressmen may
be valiant fighters on the floor of Con-
gress, but whom they come to lead their
cohorts into the field it will be another
thing. The real armies and great sol
diers Of the Republic will be found fight
ing under the American flag. We advise
the opposition of the determined and
fixed fact that Andrew Johnson will
serve out his constitutional term Of
office
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-29
AstOry about Maggie Mitchell.

The National Ilteliigencer tells the
following story of Maggie Mitchell; "A
young man OF excellent qualities, who
had once been with her on the stage, was
drafted during the war. He was poor,
but had just obtained employment under
the Government, where, with great use
fulness, he has from then till now con-
tinued His associates had contributed
several hundred dollars to aid him in
securing a substitute. Five hundred
dollars we're still needed, as substitutes
were then very high. He sat down and
wrote to Maggie Mitchell, stating his
case, and by return mail came the draft
for $500, with not the slightest intimation
that she expected it to be ever refunded,
though, to the honor of the young man,
we should add that the savings from his
services we're donated to that purpose,
and that it was in time paid in full. ;"
Very kind, that, of Maggie, but not very
manly in the excellent young man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-29
Thu s,x paersss of prunksnnssa

There are six kinds of drunkards, and
if you will go into city drinking place
where there are dozen men under the
influence Of liquor, you will be sure to
find these six different characters, repre-
senting different animals.
The first is ape drunk. He leaps, and
sings, and yells, and dances, making all
sorts Of grimaces, and cutting up oil sorts
of monkey shines" to excite the laugh
ter of his fellows. Terribly silly is the
drunken clown.
The second is tiger drunk He breaks
the bottles, breaks the chairs, breaks the
heads of fsllow-car and is full of
blood and thunder. His eyes are fred
with vengeance, and his soul raves with
murderous fury. Of this sort are those
who abuse their families.
The third is hog drunk He rolls in
and going into the streets makes his bed
in the first ditch or filthy corner he may
be open to fall into He is heavy, lump
ish and sleepy, and cries in grunting
way for little more drink.
The fourth is puppy drunk. He will
weep for kindness, and whine his love
and hug you in his arms, and kiss you
with his slobbery lips, and proclaim how
much he loves you. You are the best
man he ever saw, and he will lay down
his money or his life for you.
The fifth is owl drunk. He is wise in
his own conceit No man must differ
with him, for his word is law. He is true
in politics-in all matters must be taken
as authority. His arm is the strongest,
his voice the sweetest, his horse the feet
est, his turnips the largest, his town the
finest of all in the room or land.
The sixth and last animalin the meneg-
erie is the fox drunk man. He is crafty,
ready to trade horses aud cheat if he
can. Keen to strike bargain, leering
around with low cunning, peeking
through cracks, listening under the
caves, watching for some suspicious
thing, sly as fox, snesking as a wolf
He is the meanest drunkard of them all
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-29
Ristori as Elizabeth.

A New York contemporary gives the
following as the costumes worn by Mad =
anne Adelaide Ristori, as Elizabeth,
Queen Of England
First Tolette-Green velvet dress,
embroidered with gold. Royal purple
cloak, Of the same pattern. White
huted collar, of real lace White silk
gloves Madame Ristori wears q real
wig, with curls, ornamented with small
diamond stars, and upon her head a
small regnal crown. On her neck an
antique, diamond ribband necklace, T"
with diamond ear rings to match. A
golden belt, profusely ornameRted with
diamonds.
Second Toilette-Blue velvet dress,
embroidered with gold stripes, white
satin sleeves, and gold belt oruamented
with diamonds. On her neck full gui-
pore collar and magnificent necklace,
ornamented with gold and precious
stones. She wears pearl earrings and
81 Marie Stuart bonnet of velvet, with
diamond pendants. The stomacher is
ornamented with mass of precious
stones.
Third Toilette-Geneva crimson vel
vet dress, embroidered with silver and
gold, with a reginal cloak 10 match, with
lace undersleeves, ornamented with
pearl pendants. Collar, Elizabethan,
fan-shaped and Auted. Chatelaine belt,
embellished with diamonds. Madam
Ristori wears a large regal crown, sur
mounted by magnificent diadem, com
posed of star.shaped brilliants, the band
of gold ornamented with diamonds,
pearls, emeralds and rubies-the "Order
of the Garter, blue enameled and en-
bellished with pearls, diamonds and en-
eralds. White silk gloves-lace hand
kerchief
Fourth Toilette-Purple silkdress, or
namented with jet, with an under gar
ment of purple satin. Collar huted of
lace with pure bullion fringe. "A large
diamond brooch. Purple velvet cap,
trimmed with gold lace, ornamented with
pearls and precious stones.
Fifth Toilette = Rich yellow asmask
dress, trimmed with white silk and en-
broidered with blue, the waist profusely
ornamented. Venetian lace bosom and
wristlets. Under garments of white
moire antique, upon which the Order
of the Garter " is embroidered. Small
guipole cap. Large royal crown on the
head.
The value of the costumes above, with
the jewels, etc, described, is estimated
at $S6,0O0. No such splendor and mag
nificence in costume has ever been dis
played before upon the stage.
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Tuesday, February 5th, 1867,

in front of the Courthouse, in the city of Mem
phis, proceed to sell to the highest bidder FOR
CASH, the following described property, to-
wit certain tract of land, situated, lying
and being in the county of Shelby and State of
Tennessee, in the vicinity and on the east Of
the city of Memphis, on the northeast side Of
the Memphis and CharlestOn railroad, being a
part Of the John Ramsey grant of five thousand
acres, and bounded as follows Beginning at
the northwest corner of tract of one hundred
acres of land lately owned by Nath. kagland /:
thence south with the west boundary line of
said one hundred acre tract, thirteen poles TO q
stake, fifty feet from centre Of said railroad,
with black oak and black walnut pointers !;
thonce south for.y-fve degrees east with the
northeastside of said railroad twenty nine poles
to a stake, fifty feet from the centre of said
railroad thence north thirty y-three and half
poles to q stake in the north boundary line Of
said one hundred acre tract thence west with
the north boundary line of said one hundred
acre tract twenty-one poles to the beginning
corner, containing by estimation three acres
of land, and being the same tract that was con-
veyed to said Mildred Anderson by Nath. Rag
land by deed. bearing date 18th April, 1913, to-
gether with all improvements thereon, and ap-
purtenances thereunto belonging. The equity of
redemption in and to this property is expressly
waived in said Trust Deed. and the title is be-
lieved to be good, but | sell and convey only
as Trustee. Sale to be made within lawful
hours. SAM. II. COWARD,
Truatpa
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murder. The case, was made out clear
against him. He had been detected in
the very act, bending over the body Of
the deceased with the weapon in his
hand. He was convicted, and was hung
at Congo square. About six months
after, trial was going on in Judge
Cononge's Court. A citizen called as a
Juror said he did not wish to be on the
jury, and wished to speak a few wsrds
to the Judge The Judge allowed him
private conversation. lSupposing that he
might have scruples about capital pun
ishment, the Judge asked him if that was
the reason he objected TO being on the
jury. NO." be answered, that is not
the reason. / saw the iishei;na hung
for the murder Of my wife. He did not
do it. / killed her myself, from jeal-
ousy." The Judge sat petri6ed. The
man made for the door, escaped, and has
never been heard OF since.