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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE NOON DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 8.-The President
has been petitioned by citizens Of Ten
nessee to disarm the militia Of that State,
by directing that the ten thousand stand
of arms furnished by Congress be placed
in arsenals, in lieu Of being kept in ac-
tive service Unless this be done, civil
war in Tennessee may ensue.
1t is now pretty well understood that
Judge Underwood will try Jefferson
Davis at the present term. District
Attorney Chandler, who has been
arranging the preliminaries, has left
for Richmond. 1t is stated that VIM. M.
Evarts has been retained by the Gov
eminent to assist in the prosecution.
The question whether Virginia or West
Virginia has jurisdiction over Jefferson
and Berkely counties will come up in
the Supreme Court to-day, and as the
question of the division of the Old Do
ninion into two States will come up, the
case excites considerable interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
Use FoR ILFF. DAVIS.

The New York Courier, which, by the
way, is a live paper, makes the following
suggestion The possession Of JeiIer.
son Davis by the Government appears
to be very awkward just now. Hewont
die he won't apply to the President for
release on BAIL the attempts to connect
him with the assassination Of Lincoln
have failed Chase won't try him --he is
the white elephant drawn by Uncle Sam
in rattle. Under the circumstances we
should put him to use. During his adj
ministration of the War Department, the
Indians were under his jurisdiction, and
he kept them in order. Now Indian
affairs are in a muss. Suppose the In
dian Bureau be transferred to Fortress
Monroe, and put in JETS charge. 1t
would amuse him. and might benefit u.s.
At all events il could do us no harm;
for we defy his malice, if he have any
toward the government, to make worse
muddle in Indian affairs than we have
now"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
NEVADA SNOW.

A letter written on the top of the
Sierra Nevada mountains, March 9,
states that the snow was then nineteen
feet four inches on the level, and that in
some places it was piled as high as fifty
feet Avalanches, or snow slides, are
frequent and fatal In one case camp
Of Cinnamon was covered up, and sew
enteen of them killed. At another time
the snow came down on camp of white
men while they were asleep. Eleven of
them we're buried fourteen hours, and
afterwards dug out alive; three were
killed. But ride of five hours brings
one to the Sacramento Valley, where
spring is in full bloom, and wheat
is growing waist high.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
A FOREIGNERS OPINION.

A late number OF Blackpoods Maya
zine has an article on oar democratic
government that is attractinga good deal
of attention. 1t has this allusion on one
Simon Cameron, person not unknown
to several persons;
Mr.. Simon Cameron, ex.Secretary OF
War and ex-Embassador to the Court OF
the Emperor of Russia, being ambitious
of election to the Senate Of the United
States, discovered in the Upper House Of
the Legislature of Pennsylvania q gem
tleman who pretended to have no objec-
tons 10 vote against his party for a
consideration, if the consideration we're
large enough. This gentleman very
cloverly augled for Mr.. Cameron, hooked
him, and landed him at the bar Of public
opinion as the willing purchaser, for
$4,000 (e4000), of an honor supposed
TO be unpurchasable. In other words,
the member of the Pennsylvania Legis-
lature laid a snare for the ex.Secretary
of War, and as soon as he had procured
written evidence of his intention 10 bride,
and a positive offer of money, laid the
whole scheme before the public, heaped
confusion upon the head of the briber,
and added a very interesting chapter to
the history of American party politics.
This disgraceful transaction is EN-.
ployed with damaging effect against the
American Democracy. Our system of
raising electioneering funds is skstched
as follows:
If an election be ever so pure in Amer
lea, il must cost money, and that the
hire of places Of meeting, and the ex-
pense OF printing and advertising, and
the subvention of needy newspapers,
must be very large. 1t is evident, too,
that as no man ever stands singly as a
candidate for any office, and as every
candidate is but one of batch, whose
names appear on the ticket" no par
ticular individual "bleeds" or pays for
the whole expenses. As much as posi-
BILE is extracted from the pockets OF the |
by the vire-pullers of the
urinary committees and other organ |
izers, for legitimate as well as
expenses = payment OF
the aforesaid wire-pullers entering |
largely into the computation; and |
the remainder is provided out of the
common fund of the party, or specially |
assessed for the occasion. Every per-
son who, for party reasons land all men
are appointed for party reasons in Amer
ics), is appointed to place in the Gus
toms, or the Post Office, or the Treasury,
Or any other department of the State or
The Federal Government, has to pay |
> certain well-understood percentage |
out Of his salary TO support the
party in its periodical contests. Any |
such official refusing to contribute is,
after due notice, and time given to re.
pent and pay, solemenly read out of
he party, aud becomes a marked man
Tor the remainder of his life. In vain
Tor him to solicit public public employ |
mont. In vain for him to expect mercy.
If this BldckpoOd fellow had taken
a survey of things as they are now, his
blows would have fallen with better
fleet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
WONDERFUL BABY.
A Being Half Human. Half Rat
tlesnake.

From the Nashville Banner.l
We learned yesterday from gentle
man of undoubted veracity, and who is
acquainted with the facts we are about
to relate, of one of the most wonderful
freaks of nature on record, which oc.
Cured in West Tennessee.
The incident happened in one of the
most respectable families in that Sec
ton, and its features are so revolving
that very few would readily believe that
such a thing could possibly occur.
Strange as it may seem, however, we are
assured of its authenticity, and lay it
before the public as it came to us.
A lady living near Trenton was, few
nights since, delivered of a child, the
head Of which, and the body from the
abdomen up, were those Of living rat
tlesnake, while the lower limbs were those
of a human being The strange object
has all the characteristics and appear
snces of snake, is still alive, and will
probably live and grow to its natural
size. The lady is rapidly recovering her
health.
This startling lHsus nature is ac-
counted for by the fact that the mother
some time previous to her confinement,
narrowly escaped the fangs of a huge
rattlesnake, and WAS so terrified by the
occurrence that she became subject to
fits
We are not permitted to mention any
names in connection with this remarka-
BILE occurrence, the delicacy of the sub
ject warranting as in emitting them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
WHEAT CROPS.

The wheat prospect in this State is
said TO be excellent The Maury county
Herald says Scarcely within the mem.
DRY of the oldest settler, has there been
in this county winter more favorable
for the growth of wheat, than that just
passed. The great quantity of snow has
kept the ground from spewing aud
throwing up the roots of wheat, rye, and
barley. As consequence, the prospect
was never better on the land sown. But
as we have taken occasion several times
to state, the quantity of wheat sewn is
very inadequate to supply the demands
of the county, much less furnish any for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
7. C. Callieot.

The St Louis Times thus refers to an
individual who once figured in Memphis
as cottonist:
We netice the appointment by the
President and the confirmation by the
Senate of Theophilus c. Csllicot as In
ternal Revenue Collector for the city Of
Brooklyn. This man Callicot in the early
part Of the war, having been elected q
member Of the New York Legislature by
the Democratic party, violated every
pledge Of honor aud disgraced every
instinct Of manhood by selling, for the
paltry sum Of $500. the casting vote
which elected Edwin ID. Morgan United
States Senator from New York. So fierce
was the indignation expressed towards
this political Arnold upon the adjourn
msnt Of the Legislature, that he found
il convenient 10 remove from Brook
lyn, whereupon Honest Old Abe
made a cotton agent Of him in Tennes-
see, realizing for the subsidized Callicot
a snug fortune To additionally reward
the fellow, as well as to offer q premium
for repegades in the future, Andrew
johnson has nominated HIM for the posi-
ton above designated. What influences
we're brought to bear on the President
We cannot knog, but such an appoint
ment is a disgrace 10 him and to the
nation. Had Callicoi his deserts. instead
Of enjoying the emoluments Of a fat
Office be would be serving in a peniten-
tiary motley At Sing Sing. His conhrma-
ton We do not wonder At at al the
devil always provides Tor bis own.
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il is not Ear distant, when, from the State
of South Carolina there will be in the
halls Of Congress a black maa, ADLER
than j. c. Calhoun ever!was, aud that
there will 20 from the State Of Kentucky
At least as able n black man as Henry
Clay.
How is il possible for the colored peo
pie to overlook this great man who is
about to leave our shores 7 He tells
them that they have talent greater than
that possessed by Calhoun and Clay.
As he is the FIRST to make this discovery,
is be not entitled to glory greater than
that of Newton, and more sublime than
that Of Columbus or Morsef Is he not
entitled to the distinction Of becoming
the colored mems candidate for the Pres
idency2 Good bye, Forney.
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MR.. STEVENS.

An exchange paper expresses regret
that Thad Stevens has recovered his
health. That is very wicked. We are
quite gratifed that bis life is not cut off
He has one more measure to carry
through-the browning measure of his
career. He is not yet ripe for the final
change When that time comes-stand-
ing betwixt an advancing eternity and
receding earth-he may exclaim tri-
umphsntly, IF am ruin myself, l
leave nothing but desolation behind me !
ha ha p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
CONSERVATIVES CONVENTION.

Pursuant to appointment, the Con
seryative Convention assembled at the
Greenlaw Opera Hall this morning. The
attendance was large and the people en-
thusiastic. For temporary organization,
W. A. Walker, of Shelby, was called to
the chair, and the editors of the district
requested to act as Secretaries. On
motion by Colonel Galloway, a commit
tee of FIVE on credentials was appointed.
On motion of Mr.. Cameron, COM
mittee of FIVE on permanent organiza-
ton was appointed. The roll of the
delegates was then called. During the
absence of the committee on permanent
organization, various motions were
made and disposed Of
Col. S. P. Walker was called on to ad-
dress the convention, and responded in
a forcible speech. When he had conclu.
ded, Mr.. Leftwich was called out He
addressed the convention at some length
in a speech of remarkable force. He
proved himself to be an able speaker,
well posted on the vital issues, and
in every way worthy Of being
of the people. Attor-
ney General Wallace next took the
stand, having been called for from all
parts of the house. When we left the
Convention, he was still speaking with
great force. The necessity of going to
press precludes any further notice Of
the proceedings Of the Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
lGEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON
RAILROAD.

TRAINS LEAVE As FOLLOWS CITY
i timeE Through Express. sundays ex-
cepted, 60 an: Through Mail, 6:l0 pm;
Semerville Accommodation Al $40 IN; unc-
ton Accommodation. 1880 pm. Sundays e1-
kTpress connects AZ Graud Junction with sf-
tsrnOon train on the Mississippi Central Kali
read for Holly Springs, Water Valley, Gren-
ada. Jackson. Vieksburg' Mss. New Orl;ans'
. Al cofinth. for OkOlona. Columbus. Miss.
Mobile, Ala. etc.
Al Decatur for Columbia. Nashville, Louis
Vile Cincinnati. etc.
Al Chsttanoora, Tor all places IN Esstern
Alabama, Georsia. North and South Carolina,
Virrinia. WhshinFton, Baltimore, Philadei-
phia, New York, etc.
Through Nail connects a Grand Junction
With trains Tor Bolivar and Jackson, Tenn.
At Decatur for Athens, Pulagki, Ala Co
lumbia, Nashville, etc,
At Chsttanoora the Mail Trains connect for
sane points 81 kxpruss Trains.
Junction Accommodati6n Train connects
uith Rxuresg Train south on Misntsirrl Cen
1ral Railroad.
nanrare crnckei through.
For tickets and further information, apply a.
ahe once. Ne. - Court strsst, =.
w. ROSS. Gsn1 sug<-
A.. A. BARNES, Gsn1 Ticket Agent
j.. II. SHOCK. Passenrsr Assent s4-ii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
MEMPHIS RACING ASSOCIATION
WEDNESDAY. HAT sTH. 1867.
RACES TO COMMENCE AT O'CLOCK Pm
FIRST RAcE-Ovsrton Hotel Purse. s'Os-

FIRST .RAcE-overton Hotel Purse. S5oo-
Three miles. All ares.
Il. S. Leonard enters Oh. T. FANNIE BROWN,
by Lightning, dam Laura Bruce, By Star Da-
Wis, years old. Dress. white and blue.
2. DR.. j. W. Weldon enters CD. c. BILLY CON-
NOR, BY imp. faEeletto. dam WARNING. b.
WagOner, fyears old. Dress, red and maroon.
3. ConnOr A Weldon enter ch. e. LOCAL, b.
Lightning. dam Maroon. By Glsncoe, Year,
old. Dress. red aud maroon.
SECOND RAcE-Purse $SoO-ons nile. for
theee year 0lds.
/. T. Warriek eaters br. T.. By Knisht Of s.,
Serge, dan By Albion Dress, red and
white.
2. j. W. Weldon enters b. g. yUBAL. By imp.
Balrovnie. dan Julias By Glencoe. Dress.
red and maroon.
THIRD RACE-Purle S3oO-Ofered By the
B0nnie Scotland Stable. mile heaiI, all ages.
I. =. Leonard sutsri 81. b. RINGMASTRR. hy
Rinrrold. dam Minnie knHafeld, ~ Glen
zoe. years old. Dress. white and hiue-
Enfrance Money. 10 per cent. % 70 10 the
second horse, two o. more 20 make q race.
FOURTH RAcE-Muls Raes-PuFss 80
Free for AL.
]. G. KAY, 6sc'y.
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FROM NEW YORK.

New York, May s.-The money mar
ket continues easy, the supply exceeding
the demand.
The failure of Watts, Crane & Co.,
extensive cotton merchants, has been
announced. The firm had wide connec-
tons and heavy liabilities, with consid-
cradle foreign exchange out, and the
losses are wide spread. $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
FROM LONDON.

LONDON, May THE Conference of
the European Governments for the set
Element of the conflicting claims of
France and Prussia in regard to the
Grand Duchy of Gutenberg, met to-
day. 1t is reported that the leading
powers hesitate to carry out the propo'
sition for guaranteeing the naturalization
of Luxemberg, and that the people of
the Grand Duchy ask for annexation to
Belgium.
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JOHN W. FoRNEY.

John W. Forney, the trading polti-
sian, and SO on, is going to Europe.
What he is going there for, nobody
knows and nobody cares. Thank hea-
ven, this continent is to be rid of him
for awhile at least We imagine that
when he steps from the ground on board
the steamer, the earth, relieved Of an
accused burden, will spring back as if
to make sure that it is free from his foot.
We do not hate Forney. 1t is not his
fault that he is one of the meanest of
men. 1t is only the misfortune of man
kind that he has lived to afflict them.
We believe that he is one of Gods crea-
lures. We believe, if this proposition
be denied, that we can prove it. No
man should hate one of Gods creatures,
and therefore it is that we do not hate
him. We congratulate our colored
friends on the happy circumstance that
he was not created with black skin.
With all their misfortunes, they
have escaped that infection. Would
that the white race had been so fortu-
nate.
Well, as we said, Forney is going to
Europe. We should not like to travel
on the same vessel with him. What tenn
pests he will stir up-what pillows will
sweep over the sea, and what monsters
will come up from the deep and roll and
splash about the straining keel He will
probably get over safely. There is little
doubt of that. His time is not yet come,
nor is his mission fulfilled. There is a
ripe harvest Of mischief into which he
will yet thrust his sickle. In Europe, he
will pant and rest from his lebors at
home, and gather new strength for the
work before him. His studies will be
directed to the admirable systems Of
Austria and Russia, in which he will find
precedents for the home pelicy of the
Radicals. With what delight will he
linger over the codes for the government
of Poland and Hungary, and how happy
will he be when he encounters those
grand old passages Of history that tell the
story ofthe enslavement Of people who
had com mitted the great crime of sirug-
Cling to be free. The blocks upon which
rebels had lost their heads, will strike
him as glorious souvenirs Of the divine
right Of tyranny and tyrants. But we
wander.
Mr.. Forney was serenaded a few
nights since by a band, and made a
speech TO a miscellaneous assemblage.
Il was one Of his bappiest efforts. 1t
was huge as an elephant, and Shiny as
an earth worm. Among variety Of re-
markable things he said, was this:
Whenever see or hear lady shrink
ing from contact with her sable sister, /
am sure she does not follow the example
of the great Mary, who forgave those
that injured her.
Beautifull "Sable sisier"-ihai is good.
Why not speak Of her as a LADY, Does
he mean 10 imply that 8 colored woman
cannot Be . ladyl Great Mary is
perhaps 3 finer stroke Of ;he tongue
than sable sister" But Jet this pass
His faith is strong Witness the follow
ing burst Of il;
/ believe the day il csming, and that
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

INDIANAPOLIS, May s.-The municipal
election yesterday resulted in the cleo
ton of the Republican ticket by two
hundred majority. Terre Haute, Rich
mond, Vincennes and Lawrenceburg
elected the Democratic municipal tick
cts, and Fort Wayne and Cambridge the
Radical.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08

R6- A dispatch by the Atlantic cable
dated Rio Janeiro, April Is, states that
the Emperor of Brazil had issued de-
cree declaring all slaves free. The
mandate takes effect within twenty years,
and all children of slaves born hereafter
to be free from their birth.
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FROM DUBLIN.

DUBLIN, May THE Fenian prisoner,
Connolly was to-day convicted of high
treason by the Special Commission, and
prisoner Clark was acquitted and dis
charged from custody.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08
M EDIcAL.
Something New Under the Sun.
A New Era in Medicine.

7 EFT THE SUFFERING AND DISEASED
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Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six.
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United State and dependencies thereof, for pre-
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PILLS and SALVE, and that the following
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j. HARDY.
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Fortress MONROE, May s.-Accounts
from States south of James river furnish
conclusive evidence of the conciliatory
manner in which the franchised and dis
franchised are working towards recon-
struetion. The utmost good feeling exists
toward the colored race, and means are
being taken to advance their interests in
point of education and employment
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-08

B@- A lady in Fishkill, New York, on
learning that the gentleman to whom she
had been engaged was married, delib-
erstely shot herself with a pistol. She
died 10 few minutes.
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p@r Philosophers say that shutting
the eyes makes the sense of hearing
more acute A wag suggests this ac-
counts for the many closed eyes that
are seen at church every Sunday.