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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
WHAT LARoR WILL DO.

A Texas newspaper reports thar O
Vounp man in that State, last year,
rented good piece of land, and hiring a
coIored man, the two with their own
hands labored hard at cultivating the
soil. As the fruits Of this industry the
Young farmer has gathered twenty-four
bales Of cotton, 1000 bushels Of corn, aud
has made 400 gallons of molasses from
sorghum. Part of his produce he has
sold for $4,000 in gold, and he has enough
on hand to keep him and his colored
friend the coming year and for seed
Exchange
Not more than one hundred miles
from this city, on the Mississippi river,
a still better illustration Of what labor
can do, may be cited. An old widow
lady and two daughters who possessed
tract of land, all that was left them OF
a little fortune wrecked by the war,
went to work last year and produced
with their own hands sixteen bales OF
cotton, besides provisions sufficient to
maintain them for one year. This illus
tration of what female industry can ac-
complish, might serve as an example to
women who hang around towns and
cities and rely upon charity for support
If more of this class would 60 into the
country, they would benefit themselves
while they would relieve the public of
the burden Of supporting them. The
poor widows aud daughters Of Confede-
rate soldiers all over the South are labor
ing to support themselves, and do it sue
cessfully. AS we heretofore urged, there
is no obligation resting on the people of
a city in this country to support people
who are able to work. There is no sort
of excuse for male paupers, who become
so from laziness or drunkenness Yet
they exist, and are not only burden to
their friends, but tax on the public.
At time SO critical as the present, stout
paupensm should be abolished.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
MILITARY SCHOOLS.

General Ord, commanding the depart
ment Of Arkansas, has established at the
various posts in that department schools
of instruction for officers The course
Of instruction embraces the articles Of
war, the revised army regulations, the
method Of making in proper form all
rolls. returns, reports, etc. The acts Of
Congress bearing upon the military ser
vice. and the orders Of the War Depart
ment. and also the tactics Of the arm Of
tbe service to which the officers belong,
and for infantry officers, IN addition, the
bsvones exercise Non commissioned
ee;eers schools are also established for
each company.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
WHAT THE PATIENTS SAY OF
DR.. Maggiel's Pills and SalYe!
[Extracts from Various Letters. ]

EXTRACTS from Various Letters.]
orhoJ no onna,;ta. Maaoiaps pile eova ma
n hearty ore. y
Nv, p;,,. oIo,,. ., On
lour iiis arc Iihf reious' M -
send for another box, and keep them in
the house.
"Dr.' Maggiel has cured my headache thai
was chronic" HcH 5000
"I rave half Of one of your pills 10 nv babe
for cholera morbus. The dear little thing got
well IN day. r M
My nausea Of morning is now cured"
Your box Of Msggiel's Salve cured me OF
noises in the head rubbed some Of your
salve behind my ears and the noise left"
SEND me two boxes ; L want one Tor poor
family
81 enclose dollar; your price Is twenty-five
cents but the medicine to me is worth dollar /"
"a M 6va boxes NJ vorr nile >,
-
Let me nave three boxes OF your save by
leturn mail"
1.-THE best Pills for headache ever had"
en-, l;ror ,,orts I;Ia a, eDe;ne tb.nLs IA
- B;iIs y an SHsi"0' 'A'"A no W
seu fii''
am pleased 10 say 20 you, Dr, Magglel,
that would not be without a box OF your Pills
for curing me OF morning nausea Tor the world.
"You will find enclosed one dollar. Your
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
FOR SALE.

E0R sALE.-5OO CORDS OAK WOOD, ON
II tho bank Of Wolf river, six miles from
Memphis, or half hours run for tow-boat; or
viii contract to deliver at Memphis at very low
rates. Address C. NJ. j., PUBLIC LEDGE
office. l47
COk SALE OR EXCHANGED HAVE
l. for sale or exchange for city property forty
four acres of good land, situated four miles
east of the city, having eighteen acres of heavy
timber. and a fine stream of never failing wa
ter passing through it; high, BILE sites for
building, and excellent neighbOrhood. Will
be divided in five or ten acre lots, to suit. APP
ply to me at No. 256 Front street, or to VIM.
lag" D. II. TOWNSEND.
nor SALE.-WE OFFER FOR SALE Low
L the following secondhand fonts of letter,
2 fine English Title Condensed.
2 line Small Plea Title Cond
Great Primer Title Cond.
Plea Title Cond.
Long Primer Title Cond.
Brewer Title COnd.
Plea Title.
BREWER Title.
Long Primer Title.
Great Primer Light Ext.
Plea Light Ext.
BREWER Ii ght Ext.
Nonpareil Antique Ext.
Plea 0rnamented.
2 line Plea Gothic.
Plea Antique.
Long Primer Antique.
Brewer Antique.
BREWER Title Ext
Nonpareil Title Ext.
2 line Plea Tuscan.
Plea Tuscan.
line Plea Ornamented.
2 line Small Plea 0rnamented.
WHITM0RE BROS,
IL Madison street,
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LOST.
NOTICES..

T'AKE N0TICEl-GREAT REDUCTION
Il IN PRICES.-F. Faquin, lO2 Jefferson
street. would most respectfully inform the pub
lie that he is ready TO take orders for tlothing,
made in the latest Paris style, Also. Cleaning.
Dyeing and fixing mp old clothes, so ms TO make
them look new. Give him a call and see for
yourselves. lie also informs the ladies that he
is now ready to do the cleaning Of Kid Gloves
in good style. Do not forget to call and see him
1T is for your own good. 81
NOTICE-N0 BILLS WILL BE PAID BY
IN W. N. Eakin a Co., unless contracted by
me, in person, or by my written order.
VIM. II. EAKIN.
February 4, 1867. l5f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
BE NOT DECEIVED.

EADER, IFYOU HAVE HAD THE SAD
III misfortune 10 contract the accursed dis
ease, known as venerial. In any form, You can
be cured II care not In what stage u may pre-
sent itself, whether primary, secondary or Tor.
tiary), without taking one solitary grain OF
medicine. After ten years OF close inyesuga,,
ton and practical experience, am convinced
that internal treatment, for the purpose OF ei-
fecting permanent cure Of syphilitic diseases
is useless, and. that In large proportion q
cases, II absolutely does more harm than good.
While under my method Of external medica-
cation. which Is pleasant and agreeable to me
ethod known 10 the medical profession, for
speedy and permanent cure-which guarantee
in all cases. In making this important Tact
known to the public, wish 70 state that am
a regular practitioner Of medicine that l am
a graduate Of the Medical Department OF the
University Of Louisville, Ky, and that my
method OF treating those diseases has cost years
Of deep study and close observation.
9 All diseases Of the Ear and Eye treatoi upon
the most improved methods.
0FFICE-No.. 80 Monroe street, between
Respectfully, q. W. MCLEOD, NJ. d.
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r,EkIRY RADICALS.

The Bolivar Bulletin says The Rad
;,sl- or McNairy counsy held meeting
!, he iowa Of Psrdy on the 9th ult,
"a appointed delegates 20 the coming
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
DR.. C. SPIEGEL,

GRADUATE OF THE BEST MEDICAL
VI schools of Europe and the United States,
and member of the principal medical societies
in the those countries, has .Praeticed medicine
in Memphis for the last thirteen years, and
continues TO offer his professional services, to
the public, in the treatment Of all forms Of dis
ease upon the most improved European meth;
DDS. My vast collections of rare medicines and
surgical instruments, with a lifelong expe-
rience intheir administration and use, warrants
me in claiming a superiority over the more or
binary method Of treating diseases, such as
Cancer and tumors of every description.
which | cure by Constitutional treat
ment exclusively. no operation pei-
formed by the knife. Diseases Of the Eye.
Ear and Skin. Consumption and Bronchitis,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Scrofula. Syphilis,
Structure, elect. Gravel, Piles, Dropsy. Fistula
in ano: in short all Chronic Diseases. giving
especial attention to Female Diseases Of
every description. / am always ready at all
times to consult with frst-class Physicians.
either by letter or in person. upon all diseases
pertaining to Medicine and Surgery. Medicine
sent by express to all parts of the world, when
desired.
OFFICE-No. SS. south side Monroe, be-
tween Main AID Second streets, Memphis.
Residence, No. $50 Union street. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
DR. MAGGIERs PILLS
Each Box Contains Twelve Pills.

ONE PILL - a DObA.
~ Norrcr.-Nonc genuine without the en-
s--evcf trade marx ar0rud each Dot or box
Grrcd ~ DOCTOR J. MAGGIki, New York
10 counterfeit which IL felorv-
a. Cola BY an respectable Dealers IN Ned
icinos throuehuuf The United States and Cana
daI. AZ > cents per box OF Dot 4-lis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
FOR LEASE.

TOR LEASE.-SEvERAI NICE LOTS ON
Il fernando road, Just outside the corporate
limits, on very favorable terms. Apply early
to PR0VINE x NELSON, Rental and Real
Estate Agents, 2l7 Second street. corner VI
Monroe. l4j
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22

B6- The Great Eastern, it has already
heen announced, will leave England for
America on March goth, to carry visitors
TO the Paris Exhibition. New engines
and machinery are being placed in her.
and she has Recommendations for 2sOO
oossanunro
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
FOR RENT.

EoR RENT lt st ilatN
On Main street. building with Fourteen
Rooms. with large halls. good water and all ne
cessary conyeniences. Possession given imme-
diatcly. Apply on the premises to
c. wooLMER..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22

convention which is to assemble at Nash
vile on The 22d inst Fielding Hurst
was called to the chair The delegates
chosen reinsirueted to vote for Brown
low as the Radical candidate for Cover
NET, for Hurst for Congressmap from this
district and ia case he resigned to make
the race to vote for W. j. Smith.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22

Il0R RRNT--AI FIRsT-CLASS STORE
IL house In the jackson Block, cor. of Main
THOS. x JN0, B. LEIGH,
149 SOi Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
No. 1919 Main street,

10 = = UVPUsIIe tnt VFtIluH IIuI ".
IS0R RENT.--THE HOUSE fOBMkRLY
II occupied MS Saddle Store by ID. Monarty.
Ne. 70 Adams street. For particulars apply TO
T''E7 NItILNf j. j. STEELE,
81 a 1aN No. I Exchange Building.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22

IGOR RENT-STORE NO, 800 FRONT ST.
II Possession given immediately. Apply on
the premises. l4g
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22

LNOR RENT-A NEAT BRICK HOUSE, lJ
il Second street, containing FIVE rooms, and
is on the place. Apply at 80 Front street, OF
on the premises II lt4"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22

EOR RENT-A BOARDING HOUSE, AND
II Furniture for sale. Apply at 1874 Second
ST., between Beal and Gayoso. l4S"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22

EOR RENT-A SMALL STORE ROOM.
II suitable for doctors office, barber shop,
or news Office. Rent low. Apply at lob Main
street. .ra 81 l4o"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22

is q collection Of water in some parts of the
body. and bears different names. according 10
the parts affected, via; when generally difTusod
over the body, II is called Anasarca: when of
the abdomen. Ascites; when Of tho chest
The New York herald., 1867-03-24
BY STEAMSHIP TO MARCH 10.

The Cunard steamship Australasan, which LETT Liver
pool at eleven A. NJ on 9th and Queenstown the
10Th OF March, arrived this port yesterday morning
after having been detained or sandy Hook for hrtysx
hours by the storm. The Ausraasian brings details Of
our cable dispatches to her day OF sailing
The subscriptions to the new Austrian bonds very
numerous in PARIS kilograms received from the other
cities OF France where the bonds are issued announce
an equally large demand for them.
The Paris Pafrie gives denial TO rumors that
censraos Of Russian troops has taken place in the di
rection Of tho Turkish frontier.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs In Madrid has ad-
dressed circular to the Spanish representatives abroad
compaiupr OF the calumnious attacks Of foreign Jour.
pals upon Spanish institutions The Minister says that
Spain Is too noble TO reply such attacks and win not
give importance their authors BY prosecuting them
before the courts Of law.
Russia has declined adhere to international mon-
etary treaty The Austrian government has declared
that a will take the subject into consideration
The Emperor Of Austria has sanctioned the proposal
for second naval expedition to she East for sciefc
purposes
II is stated By the Ne,v Free Pres OF Vienna that
telegraphic convention has been concluded between
Austria aud Italy and that the ratncations have already
been exchanged between the two countrisa
The North American Confederation bin was rad
third time and passed in the British House Of Commons
on the 9Th inst.
The New York herald., 1867-03-24

For five thousand years or thereabouts,
ever since the Mosaic law laid down the doc
trine Of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a
tooth, it has been found necessary for the pro-
lection of human life in civilized communities
to exact the death penalty for murder. The
divine edict, "Whoso sheddeth mans blood by
man shall his blood be she'd" has stern justice
and not cruel vindictiveness for its foundation.
Notwithstanding the morbid sympathy Of
modern sentimentalists with all great crimi-
nails, the experience Of centuries proves that
the man who has murder in his heart is nine
times out Of ten coward by nature, and can
be restrained from indulgence 10 his evil pas
sions only by the dread Of the gallows Here
and there experiments have been made in the
abolishment Of capital punishment, end statis-
tics are sometimes quoted extending over
few years TO show that human life is as secure
without as with the protection of the execu-
toner's cord; but these are nothing beside the
experience Of all ages and all countries, and
no man with sound mind and brain free
from crotchets can be persuaded that his life
will be rendered more secure from the rufian
and the assassin by the abolishment OF hang
ing for murder than that his purse will be bet
ter protected from the pickpocket by the abol-
ishment Of Imprisonment for theft.
In the execution OF the extreme sentence Of
the law, however, all unnecessary cruelty and
revolving scenes should be carefully avoided.
The act Of retributive justice should be
swiftly, scientifically and humanely done.
Unfortunately in the United States this has not
been the case, and our public executions
have been abhorrent to humanity and scandal
to the nation. In other civilized communities
this evil is avoided, either by the employment
Of an experienced bangman or the substitution
of other means of death for the gallows, such
as the guillotine in France and the garrote in
Spain. A short time ago we had three execu-
tons on q single day-onc at Elmira, one at
Charleston, and one in this city. Subsequently
murderer was hanged at wIlkesbarre. Penn
The New York herald., 1867-03-24

NIcxice-The Inst Of French intervention.
Marshal Bazaine and the last of the French
troops in Mexico left Vera Cruz for France on
the 18th inst. All that remains Of French in
tervention now is Macmillan and his few
adherents. This is an ignoble termination to
a grand programme. The Napoleonic ideas,
which included the supremacy of the Latin
race, the balance OF power on this continent,
the great scheme to develop the commercial
and mineral resources OF Mexico and establish
q stable government there on the ruins Of
republicanism, have fzzled out with the last
French soldier that embarked at Vera Cruz.
This Franco-Mexican Rasco may also prove
che settlement Of the question of European
Intervention on the American continent.
The New York herald., 1867-03-24
still Another Veto.

We submit, for the edifcation Of our read
ers this morning, President Johnson's veto
message against the Supplementary Southern
Reconstruction bill, providing the ways, means
and machinery for carrying out the programme
of Congress as laid down in the general law Of
March g. This veto is the old story against
the exercise by Congress and its reconstruction
agents Of despotic powers, regardless of the
wishes and rights of the people concerned.
The House answered the Executive, however,
very promptly by vote Of one hundred and
fourteen for the bill to twenty-five against it,
and the Senate responded to the question,
"Shall the bill become law notwithstanding
the Presidents objections !" by . vote Of
forty yeas to seven nays; and as it is now
law OF the land, it must as such be obeyed
and enforced. All that need be said in
reply to Mr.. Johnson's constitutional objec-
tions is, that while the authority in this busi-
ness clearly belongs to Congress, he has him
self, in the course of the last two years, exer-
cised all these powers, and more, too, and
without any authority whatever. Mr.. Johnson,
in fact, as he has been described, is only half
a Bourhon-he learns nothing, but he forgets
many things II he would remember more he
would say less about the exercise of despotic
powers.
The New York herald., 1867-03-24

The resolution Of Mr.. Wilson, in the Senate
on Friday, calling for the immediate trial or
release Of JEFF Davis, and declaring that his
longer confinement Is not in accordance with
the demands Of justice, the spirit Of the laws
and the requirements of the constitution. is a
measure that should have been introduced
long ago. We have always contended For the
release Of Davis on his own recognizance. He
can do no possible harm IL set at large, while
to detain him in prison is only TO make him
hero and a martyr. We hope, therefore, that
the joint resolution will pass both houses and
remove the case OF JET Davis out Of sight
forever.
The New York herald., 1867-03-24
A M U S E M E N r s !.


The comic still holds sway over the cosy Four
teenh street house and its habs and the French rSpr
toirr OF sparkling comedies and joyous vsudevhcs IS
extensive that there prospect Of any interruption
the theatrical season. Last evening one Of the most
amusing buresqucs of the Palais Royal theatre Le Sup
p;cc dun Homne, with farce, LAmosr dun Chdpe'ier
constituted the programme, and on that head u need
only be remarked the excellent acting OF NM Ed
gard Chol, Juignet and Dclgne, and Mines. Dare and
Degne gave due effect 10 every wittcism and proper
piquancy to every point The growing popularity OF
French pieces and French players is abundany proven
by the constantly increasing audiences
The New York herald., 1867-03-24

sylvania, and IN Friday last another suffered
death at Troy. In all these cases the criminals
died Of suffocation. Their necks were not
broken, and the scenss at their executions
were of the most disgussiag character. One
man, we are told, lived for twenty minutes,
drawing himself up every few seconds in his
struggle against death. Another bounded up
and down at the end of his cord, and then
breathed for quarter Of an hour afterwards
At the Wilkesbarre hanging the people Of the
adjacent country made it gala day, coming
out in holiday attire, crowding about the neigh
borhood Of the jail and climbing trees in
order to get sight at the show.
These unnecessary cruelties and disgracefdl
scenes should be abolished altogether. What
we need is an official hangman, an American
Calcraft, who will put into execution the ex-
trcme sentence of the law in scientific and
humane manner. The work should no longer
be intrusted to inexperienced bunglers, nor
should executions be made the occasions Of
public show. They should be conducted with
decency and with rs much privacy as Is con-
sistent with the proper carrying out Of the law.
Such scenes as have recently been Witnessed
are demoralising in their effect, and only serve
to furnish fantastical philanthropists with op-
portunities to display their morbid sympathy
with wife murderers, cutthroats and assassins.
The New York herald., 1867-03-24

The New Allied Military Treaty-Bhtcr Feel
Ing Against Prussia in France.
BERLIN, March %. 1857.
The recent conclusion OF treaty between the king
doms OF Prussia and Bavaria and the Grand Duchy OF
Baden, whereby Prussia is to have command or the
armies Of the latter countries in times OF war; has
engendered bitter feeling France II Is believed
that the effort Of the Emperor Napoleon to form
federation Of France Holland Belgium and Switzerland
against Prussia is traceabe to this cause
The New York herald., 1867-03-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


The Londos Money Market.
LONDON, March 23-Noon.
Ccssols nre as 81 for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES
LryERpocI, March 23-2P NJ
Bespatches received from London show that the
markets American securities quiet and steady and
quotations are unchanged.
LONDON, March 23--Evenng
ConsoIs closed at 81 for money.
United States iive-twonty bonds. lax
Illinois Central shares. .78x
Erie Railway shares. 80
The Confidential Bouracs.
FRANKFORT March 23-Evening
United States ve-tweny bonds closed this evenins
7s for the issue Of 1862.
The closing rate for United States bonds here this
evening was s4ss.
Tho LiverpseI Cotton Market.
LyERrooL, March 23-Noon.
The cotton market s dull at l3xd. for middling up
lands and l3Xd. for middlng Orleans Sales to-day
1000 bales.
The cotton market closes quiet. at 1skd. 1akd for
middng uplanda The sales to-day foot up 5000 bales
Liverpool Breadstans Market.
LvERrooI, March 23-Noon.
There particular change to report in the bread
sturs market. Oats are quoted at IS. Sd.
LIvsRPooL March 23-2P. n
The breadstufs market here is dull and has de-
cltaed 3D. and quoted at Ais per quarter for
mixed Westera
LIVERPOOL, March 23-Evening.
The breadstuHs market closes quiet Corn is quoted
at Ais
Liverpool Provisions Market.
LIVERPOOL, March 23-{Noon.
The provisions market is generally unchanged East
prime pork selling IT'S 3D. for 200 pounds
LIVERPOOL. March 23-Evening.
The provisions market closes inactive Pork hrm. Lard,
Soc Cd
Liverpool Produce Market.
LIVERPOOL, March 23-Noon
Linseed oil s quoted ESQ per ton Iron Sis 3D. for
pig
LvvRrooL, March 23-Evcning
Spirits turpentine quoted at 37a 3d. Common
rosin, o. Cd. Calcutta nseed, 6ea Cloverseed, 55s
Iron, Sis Cd for Scotch pig
The New York herald., 1867-03-24
the FENiAN WAR.
SPECIAL EoRntspoNptxCt oF Tpt utsALu.

Thirty Thousand Men in Arms-pcsitisu Of
the Insurgents In she Nouns sins-visis to n
Fenins Camp and a First Glance mt the
Army In "The Gnp''-Strtct Military Dlsci-
pline-Thc Situation and strategy Intsnse
ExcItcment In the City-Three Hundrcd Cap
tured Fenians Exhibited In the Castle Ysesi--
The Proclamation Of the Irish Repubiic. Nc.
DUBLIN, March o, 1871
The Fenian insurgents have now been four das In
open rebellion. The whole force Of The governmeh has
been exered 70 crush .he but has NOT yet succeeded
The New York herald., 1867-03-24

In the comparatively short but brilliant engagement
played By Lady Don and which was brought TO close
las. night she has won her already long list OF ad.
mirers numerous rctnus OF friends The pieces SO.
eced for the nights performances were the buresquss
of Ken,ysorth and the Colleen Bawn. Her Earl OF
Leicester In the former piece played In her lady
ships usually good spirit but the Myies Of the latter
Afforded little chance for acting and only rendered
accountable by the fair condolences exquisite singing OF
the ballads 'sMoly Ashore" and the aLast Rose of
Summern Mark Smiths Elizabeth and Ely O'Connor
were immense 10 snake up and acting, and, indeed,
the whole company succeeded admirably In the charac
ters allotted them and the rlauds Of crowded and
fashionable house generally rewarded their efforts.