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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-29

We are now selling our stock Of white
goods, consisting Of Briliants, Jaeonsts,
CambricS, Eainsooks, Swiss Null, Victoria
and Bishops Lawn, at ten per cent. less
than cost. sHL0ss & BRO.
247 Main street,
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NOTICES

NToTICE.-ON THE 24rH OF MAY, WE
~ disposed of our entire stock Of Dry Goods,
and our entire interest in the business, TO Mr..
*. GROSS, and we would respectfully recon-
mend him t. our old customers, and ask for him
a continuance Of the liberal patronage hereto
~ - Nf~S' GROSS a BRO,
Il No. l45 Main street.
NOTICE.-I WILL MAKE APPLICA-
N ton at the next term Of the Shelby County
Court for Letters Of Administration upon the
estate of Albert Kelsey. deceased.
TITTF JAMES NJ. SAFF0RD.
Memphis. May q, 1861. "a.
NOTICE. Il HAVESUGGESTED TO THE
~ County Court Clerk the insolvency Of the
estate of NJ. Rogers. ESQ.,, deceased. Those
having claims against said estate are hereby
notified TO present the same TO the County
Court Clerk by the first Of Dec, 1871, or they
will be- forever barred.
$3.50 JOHN BROWN. Admir-.
ATOTICE-NO BILLS WILL BE PAID BY
~ Whitmore Bros. unless contracted by me
in person, or by my written order.
100 y. WHITMOkE,
NuTICK-NO BILLS WILL BEPAiD BY
N w. n. Ealzin a Co.. unless contracted ~
me in person. or By my written order, -
WIN. n. EAklN.
February y, 1906 -
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M. Kraus q Co., No. 2ls Main street,
corner Of Adams, positively retire from
retail business, and are selling out at
cost. f.. rs
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BARGAINsl BARGAINs.-DO not forget
to attend the great clearing sale Of shloss &
Bro, 247 Main street. opposite Odd Fellows
Hall. 70
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The Port of Memphis.

OLD HATS made new-366 Second
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CALICOES twelve and a half cents,
domestic ten cents, yard wide bed tick
ing twenty-five cents. shloss & Bro. 247
Main street. opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-29

The river is rising slowly at this point.
Business is dull The weather looks
dubious, and we may have a little more
rain.
The following are the arrivals and
departures:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-29

sHIr AHoYf HKLLoA Where are
you boundf To Thompson & Wilson's,
sO4 Front street.-The ohlyplaee in Mem
phis you can get an awning made in
seamanlike manner. IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-29

DEEDS, Leases, Bills of Lading, Dray
Tickets, and all kinds of Blanks for sale
at this office. I
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SERIOUS CHARGEs.-Some of the AL
dermen made serious charges against
Mr.. Foster, City Purveyor, at the meet
ing last night 1t was stated that his
time was principally taken up with poll
tics-running around town and hunting
up negroes with view to having them
registered, etc, while short weight and
bad quality of articles supplied we're
also mentioned. The matter was re-
ferred to a special committee.
POUSD 0RDISAScE.-An ordinance has
been introduced in the City Council and
passed its hrst reading providing for the
establishment .of a pound for the i'm
pounding Of all hogs, dogs, goats, and
other animals found running At large in
the city, and for the appointment Of q
pound keeper, who shall be authorized
to charge Fifty cents per day for each
animal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-29

Mr.. EDITOR: Allow me, through the
columns Of your valuable paper, to
announce the name of. Capt. John 7.
Lawler, as candidate for the five hun
bred dollar horse to be presented to the
most popular officer Of Forests com
maRd, at the Ladies Fair at the Taber
nacle. Capt Lawler is known as a
gallant officer who served faithfully in the
command, was fearfully wounded, and his
uniform, gentlemanly conduct, both as
soldier and citizen, entities him to the
warmest support of his numerous
friends"
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STOLEN.
CroLEN-sl0 REWARp.-

Stolen from nc. Friday evening. al corner
Court and Madison streets lold Provost Mar
shai's oGicel, an open. faced detached lever
GOLD WATCH and heavy Eold-plated chain,
with seal attached, one side % which i red
with a crack across IL the other side white and
blue. - -. 80
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IMPROVED Scrapers, only 81 90. Mad
ison street TREAT q HAMILTON.
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MISSES kid gloves selling at one dollar
per pair at Shloss & Bros, 247 Main
street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall. 70
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By order Of the Board of Aldermen.
81 w. o. LoFLAND, Mayor.
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FAMILIES and restaurants can be sup.
piled, on short notice, with A No l bot
tied Ale and Porter, at II. Klein & Bro. s,
10 Poplar street 67.92
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General Market.
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Watohes-a large assortment at
Joseph Goodman's, 100 Main st 1884
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GUTTERSG and roofing done at short
notice by Thos. Jukes, 2S3 Second. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-29

clocks-all sorts-at Joseph Good
mans, 100 Main street. 1894
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CIRCUIT CouRT.-Yesterday, John
Anderson aud Lem. Morton, both col
ored. and indicted jointly for the murder
Of negro boy on Big creek, were
brought before the court, but the case
was severed and the first defendent tried
and found guilty of murder in the first
degree, the jury recommending him to
the mercy OF the court, having found
mitigating circumstances in the case
The case Of the State Of Tennessee VS..
w. G. Wickham, charged with shooting
with intent to kill, was taken up. The
jury had not brought in their verdict
when we left the Courtroom this morn
ing. The case Of I'D. Bartlett, for muir
der, will be called tomorrow morning
and forfeiture taken if he is still alb
sent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-29

CoNNEycENEST exercises at Armour
Institute, No 2Tl Madison street, Thurs
day, May 3Oth Exhibition Friday eve
ming, May slst TS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27

bt two to four plants punched together, and each
plant requiring the ideuticd ii space and feed.
The elements ot growth being distributed all thro
the surface soil, the plants should stand where
;hoir feed is Instead Of growing thcir passage to
10; or. in other words. the distribution Of the
plants should be such that they can absorb nutri-
ton from the entire surface mould making the en-
tire soil Of the ground contribute 20 the growth Of
the crop, as far as compatible with thorough and
frequent cultivation And this is particularly true
of light and medium soils.
2. That cultivation cannot be thorough or suli-
cent unless IL be also frequent tor constant growth
Is but a cOnscqlfeti 90 constant feeding, which is
true also Of vegetation generally. The necessity
for frequent cultivation consists in the evident
truth that an open, .ne and mellow condition of
The surface mould is not attanable otherwise than
by frequently " loOsening up the sans. Top
or upward growth Is evidently Of quite much
value and importance As downward or root growth,
and insure this upward growth, an aDsard supply
of plant food. in quantity TO correspond, is indis-
pcnsahle But tight, close, or caked state OF the
surface moull such as heavy showers produce
quickly, prevents the upward circulation OF mriiorm
plant food from the surface soil, and checks or
arrests growth But by far the larger proportion
of plant growth being derived from this upward
priiorm circulation from the surface mould It is
necessary 20 keep the soil open aud mellow to
admit It's ascent it is evident that constant feed
ing aud continual growing are preliminary condi-
tions TO a full or large growth. And this will
hold rs to the growing Of corn on all ordinary
soils. i W. CLARKE.
Greea L1ks Co.. Wis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27

have observed your conduct closely. u was
scuh as TO satisfy me aud resolving 10 reward
your strict integrity and iiithlulness had decided
20 take you into partnership as You sec by these
papers, prepared nearly two months ago, and only
waiting for the signature and date. Nv friend.
Mr. Oglethorpe, had frequently mentioned his
nephew whom he much desired me 10 employ .--
At his last visit agreed to do SO. It was my in
tention to give YOU an agreeable surprise to-mor-
row, and therefore desired 10 keep all my ar
rangements secret, fortunately as ! now sec. for
my whm enabled me to test the strength OF your
principles"
"Oh, if you could only forgive me- Mr. Beale, -"
exclaimed Richard, imploringly. "l It was my
first error in this regardl am sure it will be my
last
For answer Mr. Bcale quietly pushed the money
be had counted over TO Richard. and picking up
the papers tore them into small fragments The
young man looked sadly at them but knowing
that remonstrance or cntreaty were alike unayal-
ing with the stern man, he by strong effort con-
quered his emotions, and taking up his money
bowed his thanks and farewell to his late employer.
aud turned to leave the room. As he laid his
hand on the door knob, he paused and asked in a
still ALTERING voice, II Mr. Curtis was informed Of
all this
NO, did not think It necessary to speak of
it, said Mr.. Bcalc, for had reason 10 think it
was your first departure from the straight road
and though all business connection between us
has ceased, yet would not iuiure your reputation
by revealing an act which thought YOU would re-
gret. You will find Mr.. Curtis q more indulrcnt
employer than the one you are now leaving
your salary will be larger than it has been here,
so that, on the whole perhaps, you are no loser,
and hope for your sake that your first error will
prove YOUR last
Richard sadly len the store. On the morrow
be entered ON the duties OF his new situation It
proved agreeable and the addition to his previ-
ous salary was Of great use TO him. but what could
silence remorso for the act bv which he had not
only lost so much in pecuniary point Of view,
but also sank immeasurablyin his own estimation Z
He profted by the lesson, however. Years after
he found himself in position prosperous and en-
vious as that which he had forfeited in early man
hood but TO his dying day he never tried to ban
sh the humliating but salutary recollection OF his
first deviation from the straightforward path Of
honor and integrity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27
Domestic Nems

WAsHiNGroN, March 20.
The President will send the supplemental recon-
structon back by Friday lie will veto 10, and it
will instantly be passed over the veto.
Prominent Senators urge an adjournment
TO December. Others want the session TO be
prolonged a week or two longer, on account Of
che vacant offices but the majority are deter /.
mined on speedy adjournment.
Gov. Hamilton is going to establish radca
paper in Galveston Texas
WAsHNGroN, March 21.
Congress viii undoubtedly adjourn early next
week until Oct her, If the Presidents veto Of the
supplemental reconstruction bill is received this
week.
There seems to be good authority for the state
ment that ex-senator Foster. of Connecticut, will
receive the nomination Of Minister Austria, in
place Of Mr.. Notify
The President may veto tho supplemental re-
construction bill but be tells Republicans who
visit him that he would not have done ii it had
merely provided machienry for carrying the first
bill into effect.
On account of the additional rigo Of the bill he
may veto it. 1t will pass over the veto by to-mors
row night, and perhaps sooner.
The House has debated the report from the New
York Custom Committee for hour and finally
voted to transmit the testimony taken by that
committee, and affecting Senators Patterson and
Doolitte, to the Senate
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27

MoSrrnLiEu.-A day or two since, as an I'D
man was drawing logs across The track, opposite
james r. Lungdon's farm, his team got "sncls,"
and no pursuason could induce the poor old nag
to draw it of. Just then the engine whistle was
heard, and with all possible alacriiy the old man
dseugagcd his horse from the sled, and had scarce
ly finished, when the train came rushing along,
smashing the sled, and throwing the load right and
left.
The ST. Albans Messenger says
DR.. Pumloy. who has been o successful practi-
TONER in the treatment of chronic diseases in this
vicinity during Dis residence iu &c. Alb1ns, has de-
cidUi To rin1yc 60 Montpelier about Tie first OF
April Or =. uses chiefly in bis practice the"uros-
copian SYSTEM" which he acquired boy thorough
course OF study under the tutclaga Of the cc.ebrat
ed DR. Lincoln Oldshue of ptlsburg Pa. and bis
professional attachments viii undoubtedly be quick
y recognized in bis new field of labor.
MonmsLowN.-In town meeting the citizens,
with only one dissonteut, voted to use all lawful
means to stop illegal liquor-sclling.
JonSsos. -}oy james Dougherty has at his re-
quest been discharged from the pastoral charge Of
the Congregational church, the labor being too Sc
we're for him.
WArERvn1H.--A son of Schuyler Whittcmore
cut a foot Of his younger brother nearly into two
pieces. Wicked boy say you? Wait awhile.
The eldest brother had the best axe and the young
er insisted that lac should have it, In pet because
he could not have the axe. the younger persisted in
thru ting bis foot into the cut of the log as his
brothers axe was descending. Several times the
axe was arresteli ia time but at last it cme down
through tho foot. Gle that is soon angry dealeth
fooishly."
The st. Albans Messenger says there are unmis-
taxable signs OF Feaian movements in that neigh
borhood.
ST Albsns butter prices March l9-demand
light at from 20 to 80 cents. We infer that most of
the butter sold ut tho above prices was not Of the
best quality. The Messenger says the quantity of
common butter in market AN dliries is large, which
fact tends to keep prices down.
Geo White, boy ofl7 years, has confessed
that he robbed and burnt the post Office and store
at Colchester recently
A pctrihed body has been found in the burial
ground at Pit,ford Features natural hair and
teeth perfect and the body so solid that IL was
raised without injury by ropes passed under the
head and feet The body had been twenty-five
years in the grave.
SMALL Pox I'm Smrksboro' and llinesburgh.
wea.k the attention of farmers to the interesting
article on the cultivation Of corn, copied from the
Country Gendemin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27
Borrign Nems.

A Feninn spy was arrested at Suspension Bridge,
N. Y, Saturday, having been followed from To-
ronto by detectives Plans OF the city, with the
location of the banks and principal buildings, map
Of the frontier, etc, were found upon hun lie
was brought back 10 Toronto Monday morning
1t is expected that there will be important deyel-
opments at his trial.
QuEBEc March 10.
A large body of sailors belonging to Her Ma
jesty's steamer Aurora go west immediately and
equip the gun-boats in the lakes and 10 prepare
them for service as early as possible.
Letters from British Honduras inform us that
subsequent TO their late reverses. the British
troops gained very important victory over the
Indians who had been raiding an the eolonists.
Quite number of Indians men, women and
children, were killed by rockets thrown into the
retreating crowd. Many OF their villages were
burned, and their corn-feds laid waste.
New YoRK, March 81.
A Vera Cruz correspondent, under date Of
March D, says the most formidable body OF horse
men known in Mexico for many years, has been
organized and placed under Alejia's command,
aud should the expected battle prove Liberal
defeat. 10 viii most probably be waged into dis
astrous rout. On the other hand, If Maximilian
Is defeated, his cavalry will sniee him for des-
perlte attempt to cut his way 10 the Rio Grand,
where he will take refuge in the United States
The Irish enthusiasm in this city has subsidized,
anu tit ldlt itptilou III liViiiV u NNhNSNSu w
have been disgraceiul failure.
The only parties who receive any attention are
those who favor the invasion Of Canada.
Several meetings have been held ON the subject
of an early Invasion. and steps being taken
that look somewhat like work.
FLoRENcE March "a.
The general elections have been held. SO
great was the personal popularity Of Gen. Carl
baldi ne was returned for three different cities.
st. PmmisBuRG, March II.
Hostlities between Russia and Bokhava have
been temporarily suspended
PARIS, March 2l.
Tho foreign policy of the Emperor, which has
been under discussion for some time in the Corps
Legislaiid, has been endorsed by an overwhelming
majority
LouIsvnLE, KY, March 2l.
The deslitution in the inundated district on
Green River is very great The people are suff-
ering for the necessaries Of life, and many are
compelled to leave their homes.
NAsBvnLE, Tenn. March 2l. 81
The Supreme Court has rendered decision
sustaining the franchise law Of last session OF the
Legislature, contrary 70 the expectation of the
conservatives
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27
A MERICAN AND FOREIGN PA T.
~ ENTS.
In

SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Late Agent Of the u s. Patent Office Washington
under the act cf 1887,
No rs State sttcet lopfositc hilny strect) Boston
After extensive practice Of unwards of twenty
years continues fCcure patents in the uCd Htatra
also in Great Britain France and ether couuttief. Ca
Yeats Specifications Bonds, Assignments and all pa
pers or dravings Tor patents, executed reasnuab
terms with die. atch hetcarches made iu0 American
and Foreign worhs 20 determine Che validity aud utility
Of Patents OF Inventions and legal and other advice
read. red iu All ma te uehiuR she same Copies Uf
the claims Of amy patent ruishcl by femitng dol
lar Assignment recorded m Washington.
No Agency the United states po.sests superior f,ci-
ties or ohtliuug patents or asce tanning the pateuab
ity Of ingenuons.
During eight months the Subscriber in the course of
his large practice. made tsict r efed auulcaioue,
sixteen appeals every Of which decided 10 his
favor uy the Clmnissi0uef 90 Patents
TEsrfM 1NItLs
regard SIR. Eddy as one q the most capable and
successful uractu With whom hsv bad official i'm
tereourse. cHA ArIN
Commissioner o. Ps'ents.
have no hesitation in assuming iuy, ,lts that they
cannot employ man tuufe competent and Trustworthy
and more capable ~ putting ihcir applications form
TO secure Tor tcm an early and "a Drah'c clasderaon
at the Patent Ohee. EDMUND BURkE"
Late Commissioner of Patents.
Mr. r. n Elsy has made for me thirteen spplica.
hons IN N but Of which patent have been granted,
ptoof Of great talent and ability h part leads uc 60
recommend all Inventors 60 ap ly io him 60 procure
their patents they may ba suio Of having me most
aithfl attention bestowed ou tncr eases end At very
reasonable charged. JOHN rAGHART.'
Jan l. 1867 1898
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27
Special Notitts .
DIR. MATTISON

or Providence r. l., treats exclusively all diseased ana
accidents resulting from mptudence In both sexes Civ
ing them his whole attention. DR.. NJ Is thoroughly
educated physician Of twenty years experience
bearing the highest testimonials and undoubtedly o.
superior skill IN that class Of diseases 70 which
At distance and ladies especially, having any trouble
Of the kind should be surc 90 send Tor bis Book on
Special Diseases, giving full information, In sealed
envelope free knclose stamp Tor postage, and
direct to DR. NATTISCN No. 2s Union street, Proy-
depfe. IL ll.6G.daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27

He was born 10 Slraiford, VI, April IA, 1910
received an academic education, aud engaged in
mercantile pursuits until tbs year 1913, when he
turned his attention 70 agriculture lie was
elected a Representative from Vermont TO the
Thirty y-iourthC Congress, and reelected to theIhrty
fifth, theIhiry- lheThirty- theIhirty
eighth aud the Thirty ninth Congresses, serving on
the special committee the sale Of Fort Smelling
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27

At O meeting Of citizens at Bennington. on We'd
nesday last to consider the railroad question, Hon.
H. G. Root reported that the extension to Chatham
hny-four miles can be built for about s1,l0o 900 J,
that New Workers have subscribed 100000 and
will give more and that the Western VI. road viii
execute mortgage for any sum required. Mr..
Park said he had bocn offered 100000 for The
Western Vermont, but he would not sell the road
into the control Of the New York monoposts for
that price or any otheri but he would mortgage
the road for s50O,0o0 to build the extension, and
add to that sum 100000 from his own pocket.
That is the way to act railroad.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-27
guatrbman s. State .5ournaI.
BYE.P. WALTON
AfpNtrpLI IIp MARCH 81 fgGG

TERMS DAnY Journal, 81 80 per quarter,
SO per veer WEEKLY az per year in advance
~ 30 Il not paid in advance.