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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
FROM WASHINGTON.
Republican Address to Negroes
Principally.

A Washington special to the st. Louis
Republican, of the 23d instant, contains
the following:
The Republican Congressional Com.
mittee issued an address to-day, to the
Southern people, on the policy of Con-
gress in reference to the reconstruction
of the Union. Both of the reconstruction
acts are given, after which an address
follows. 1t says that the negroes of the
South, by the measures ofthe Republican
party, as expressed in these acts of
Congress, are elevated to the full and
equal rights of citizens of the States to
which tney belong and of the country,
which hereafter will recognize no dis.
tinction on account of race or color.
The nation is indebted 10 the negro
race for services rendered during the late
war. The negro race is indebted to the
country, controlled in its policy by the
Republican parry, Cor the emancipation
of the race from slavery, and now by
these acts of Congress, for its elevation
to a position of equality. From these
reciprocal services arise the mutual obi
cations and duties upon the basis OF uni-
Yersal suffrage.
1t urges the people of the South to d.
rect their efforts TO the establishment and
maintenance of a system of public
sehools for the education Of the children
of all classes, and declares that finally
public policy should stimulate the labor
ing people TO become landholders. The
owners OF large estates should divide and
subdiyide their lands, and sell them at
reasonable rates TO those who need them
and can improve them.
In the South there is land enough for
all. and all who desire should be per
mitted TO obtain homes This is a com
mon human right which cannot be denied
with safety 10 society,
The address forthe declares that Con
eress reserves 70 itself the full and IN
restricted right of judgement whenever
a State presents itself Tor admission into
the Union. That right win be exeer-
cised fairly and generously, even, but
vet. in the interest Of peace and 10y
atty" Certain conditions precedent are
| laid down in the laws These must be
met: but beyond these conditions Con
eress must be satisfied; also, that the
Beople Of the proposed States, respec
| lively, are, and are likely TO be loyal
20 the Union BY decisive and Trustworthy
maiorities. and that the Constitution
are framed upon the basis Of equality,
and they win, from year 10 year, and
from age 10 age, contribute 70 the peace
progress and prosperity Of the States o.
| the conntry.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
THE LAST BALL.

The excrutiating threats of Brownlow
would be amusing, if they did net forebode
something serious In his desperation to
hold absolute power, and to practice the
game of tyranny, one is reminded Of the
fellow on his way TO the block, who
begged the executioner in charge Of him
for last game at tenpins, of which he
was very fond. He persisted in rolling
until the fatal moment arrived. Posing
his keen blade just as the man was
sighting a " full frame for roll, his
head was struck off by the sxecutioner at
a blow. Catching his head in his hand,
he made his last roll. The pins were
scattered, and from that end Of the alley
a voice was heard, Ten strike, by -"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
NATIONAL REMISSION.

The New York Tribune publishes a
long communication from one Of its
Radical subscribers, in which be proposes
the formation Of a party whose platform
shall be the remission or forgiveness Of
the whole federal debt" He says: "In
the straightforwArdness Of General Grant,
/ propose that the next legislators in any
State. as well as in the next Congress Of
all the States, and the next President Of
The United States, shall all be put on =
platform involving this element Of the
remission Of the national debt Let
each belong to this bensvolent society,
and let each be sworn 10 the support Of
its principles, and then let the issue 20
before tho people"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
TIE REASON,

A Washington dispatch says: There
seems no doubt that the justices
who denied the fling of the amended
bill in the Mississippi Gaze did go on the
ground that ii had no relevancy to the
original bill, and was not supported By
proof that Gen. Ord intended to seize
the property Of the State. Besides it
was considered that, il such . course
should be pursued by Gen. Ord, the rem.
edy would be in an application for in
junction, apart from the considerations
connected with the Reconciliation Act.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
THE INsURREcTIoKIsTs.

Forney' paper,th Washington ChroD'
icle, magnanimously exhorts the negroes
of the South to forbearance. 1t speaks
of how natural it is for them to resent
the great wrongs and oppression expe-
rienced at the hands of the Southern
whites, but on the whole it says it would
be better for them magnanimously to
forbear. The whole energies Of North
ern Radical papers and emissaries seem
directed just now to bringing about an
instruction among the late slaves and
the Inauguration of a war Of races. No
punishment could be too severe for such
incendiary demsgogues.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
MAKING MONEY.

The Chicago Times says: " General
Ord, in his military district, has gone 90
far as to remove all civic officials and
substitute his staff officers In their places.
In the position Of treasurer, which vsi
among the FIRST TO be changed, the guar
termaster was installed. Nov that the
war is over, the quartermasters and
other officers have but few opportunities
Of making money legitimately," and ia
every available case, they prostitute the
State or municipal governments 10 thsir
own greedy desires
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

D6 The mob who rescued Foster
from the sheriff of Linn county, Kansas
and hanged him, few days ago, were
disguised as indians. No doubt if some
of the painted redskins who commit
depredations on the plains, for which
Indians get the credit, we're caught and
well washed, white men would be found
under the outer coating.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
Deg- Brownlow's friends are threaten.

Bd- Brownlow's friends are threaten
ing the Tennessee Conservatives that
Ethsridge will not be permitted to enter
upon the Office Of Governor if elected.
We trust that the Tennesseeans will pay
the same sort Of attention to this menace
that the people of Kentucky did to a
similar throat made to influence the late
Congressional election. So says the
Louisville Courier ~.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
CROP PROSPECTS.

We hear discoarAging accounts Of the
crop prospects from some quarters, but
quite the contrary from others. The
Montgomery Natl Of the 2lst says; From
all accounts the prospects for large
yield of both corn and cotton are ilatter-
ing. We yesterday conversed with a
gentleman who had recently travelled ex'
tensively throughout South and West
Alabama, and portions Of Mississippi
and he represents that the crop pros
poets are very encouraging. He says
there has been much larger quantities of
corn planted than usual in those locali-
ties, aud that the stands are good.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

B@ After the dsstardly attempt Of
the Mobile Radicals to place Mr.. For
syth at the head Of the riot, by procuring
Eve negroes to commit periary by swear
ing against him, the people will know
what estimate TO place on the Radical
stories telegraphed to the Radical papers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

n6- The order of the Grand Army
of the Republic" has been exposed at
St. Louis. The principal object of the
society is stated to be the protection and
education of the families of deceased
soldiers; but, as none but Radicals join
it, or are permitted to join it, there is
no doubt that it has become vast
voting machine for the Radical party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
R6y-An arrest IN Fredericksburg, VI

BdrAn arrest in Fredericksburg, Va,
recently developed the fact that secret
negro organization hostile to the military
existed in the town. The party arrested
was a man named Potter from New York
who was charged with having threatened
to kill the commanding officer of the
troops stationed there, the Mayor and
several citizens, and burn fredericksburg
and Falmouth. He was, however, dis
charged by the Mayor, the proof being
insufficient.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

D9An election for judicial officers in
Illinois occurs on the first Monday in
June. The officers to be chosen are, one
justice of the Supreme Court flor the
second grand division,) three clerks of
the Supreme Court, Zone in each of the
grand divisions and one Circuit judge
in each of the twenty-eight Judicial dis
tricts into which the State is devided.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
Da- Leading Radicals are determined,

Dd- Leading Radicals are determined,
if possible, to secure July session of
Congress. They have added to the i'm
parchment hue and cry the additional
plea that the national financial situation
demands legislation. Judge Spaulding,
of Ohio, who, it will be remembered,
violently opposed summer session, is
now claimed as having been convinced
that one is needed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

IA Horace Greeley has written a
sharp letter to the Union League, in reply
TO their call for q special meeting 10 con
slider the question Of bic having become
bondsman for JEFF. Davis he arraigns
them as narroV-minded blockheads, vho
would ike 70 be useful 70 q great and
good cause, but don't kuov hov, and
dares them 10 a square stand up Sight
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

10- The New York Herald charac-
teristically advises foreigners to come
over to this country if they wish to form
an idea Of American art. This may be
the art Of making money, or the art of
pugilism, or the art of humbug, hut for
the fine arts, so-ealled, the Europeans
will probably do better to remain at
home
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

Ia Incidence prevailing among
fashionable circles in New York is illus
trated in the fact that numerous families
have men call regularly to wind up their
cloekS Several jewellers accordingly
keep parties for this service and dispatch
them daily on regular beat" or
"rounds." y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
MARlsIIcI).


wRsTC0TT --RAGLAND.-On Thursday,
the 2jd Inst, by Jioy. j. W Rogers, at the resi-
dence Of the brides father j. W. Westcott,
Esq.. Of Memphis, Tenn, and Miss Leila,
daughter Of Alexander M. Ragland, ESD, Of
fernando. Miss.
"Oh, the riches love doth inherit;
All, tho alchemy which doth change
Dross Of body and dregs Of spirit
Into sanctities rare and strange"
May they stray
--"b tho waters Of life together.
Hand In hand In the golden days l'tF
OF the beautiful early summer weather,
When skies arc cloudless aud breath Is praise
And loves sweet miracles o'or them throw
Mnntles OF joy outlastlng time, fn of u.
While up from tho rosy morrows grow
Sounds that seem like the marriage chime"
MooR0SKY-OLAPP- AT Greenwood near
this city, on the 2lst Of May, at the residence
Of the brides father, Mr.. ii. A. McCrosky and
Miss Clemmie L. Clapp.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
naE- George Bancroft has signiGed b

R4r George Bancroft has signihed his
acceptance of the Prussian mission. He
doubtless would have accepted a much
less important and honorable office,
could he have got no other. He is noted
quite as much for his willingness to &C.
cspt Office as for anything else, save,
perhaps, his readiness to desert party
and principles in the hope to obtain
spoil
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
Low PRICES.
M EDIcAL.
Something New Under the Sun.
4 New Era in Medicine.

r EFT THE SUFFERING AND DISEASED
IL read the following:
Let all who have been given up BY Doctors
and spoken of as incurable. read the following:
Let all who can believe facts, and can have
faith in evidence, read the following:
KnoD all Men BY these Presents, That on this
the twentieth day Of. June. in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six,
personally came Joseph Haydock to me, known
as such, and being duly sworn, deposed as fol-
lows That he is the sole general agent for the
United State and dependencies thereof, for pre-
parations or medicines known as MAGG1EL'S
PILLS and SALVE, and that the following
certificates are verbatum copies to the best Of
tL.S.I ST JAMES SMEiTRE, Notary Public,
Wall Street. New York.
DIR. MAGGIEL: take my pen TO write you Of
my great relief, and that the awful pain in my
side has left me az last-thankst to your medicine.
Oh, doctor, how thankful am that can get
some sleep. l can never write it enough.
thank you again and again. and am sure you
are really the friend of all sufferers. l could
not help writing to you 91d hSge N Wv NJ not
This is to certify that was discharged from
the army with Chronic Diarrhoea. and have
been cured be Dr. M1WgfflfesI;6s R TilI Hs,ARvEy.
New York. April 7. 1885. "a Pitt Street.
The following is an interesting case of q man
employed in an Iron Foundry. who. in pouring
melted iron into a flask that was damp and wet
caused an explosion. The melted iron was
thrown around and on him in perfect shower,
and he was burnt dreadfully. The. following
certificate was given to me by him about eigh
weeks after the accident:
New YoBX, Jan. II, 1896.
My name is Jacob Hardy am an iron fOpn-
der; I was badly burnt by hot iron in November
last; my burns healed but had running sore
on my leg that would not heali tried Maggiel's
Salve, and It cured me IN few weeks. This is
SOM Iron Works, Second Avenue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

~ RadicaIism Is very forgiying Il
is wiling 10 forgive everybody to whom
II owes a cent Il is wiling % forgive
al lie creditors and everybody else, save
The Southern Statea
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

B6- Chicago actually raised two hun
bred dollars for the starving people Of
the South. but II was never sent. A
much greater amount could have been
raised to purchase arsenic and send it
dowu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

M The ST. Louis Times says: The
last man in Tennessee who sold q negro
slave At auction, and took In payment
therefor Confederate money, 10 nov one
Of ths Radical candidates for Congress
Il l. 20 work up just such material that
the Jacobins passed the reconstruction
act
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

bar II John Browns soul is still
marching on. it does not appear TO have
made much progress. Itwas within speak
ing distance Of Mobile on the 18th. That
soul is either not marching on, or is q
very slow coach.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
RGr Hunnicutt and Judge Underwood

B@ Hnnnicutt and Judge Underwood
have taken upon themselves the task of
engineering the Radical party in Vir-
ginia, and Messrs. Bolts, Segar, Chand-
Ter, Hughes, Rives, and some other resi-
dents of that State who are disposed to
try for political situations in the Repub-
lican party, want to kick Hennicutt and
Judge Underwood overheard.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
nR MAGGIEL's PLLS
Each Boz OOnlalns IWeITe PIlIs.


UNI IAlI u n ~|-s
- Nortcr.-None genuine without the en-
grayed trade marx around each pot or box
sirned b. DOCTOR j. MAGGIEl, New York
10 counterfeit which IL felony.
e. Sold By All respectable Dealers IN Med.
icinos throughout the United States and Cans
das. at 8 cents per box or pot.
"CouNTERTEIrs Buy % Haggiel Pulls 81
Salre with 4 little pamphlet inside the boz
They are bogus. The genuine have name Of J
Haydock on box With pane Of j. MhgEiel, ~
d. The genuine have the Pill Eurrounded via
white powder" a-ls
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

B1-ChicAgo is becoming quite a moral
place, ouly twelve dead bodies we're
dragged oui Of the river there last week.
althouEh Il vas not . very good week for
killing. ....
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
FROM MILWAUKEE.

MILwAUKEE, May 24-The Chamber
of Commerce favors the action of the
National Commercial Congress in taking
into consideration the GENITAL system.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

B%A EeB,lsnan 10 Albany has had
biz life insured Coz tito,OOO Nov isthe
tins ior de next q hin 70 give him
Firychnins.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
ROOTS AND SHOES,
Fancy Goods and Notions.

HAVING INCREASED OUR WHOLE
II SALE BUSINESS to large extent, and
it being utterly impossible to give the usual
attention eur Retail Business requires, we are
fully determined to give up our long established
Retail Business at the earliest possible mo-
ment, and shall, from this day ON, commence
to close out our entire stock of above men
toned Goods AT COST.
The most Of our stock is all new; but recently
bought at the late decline in Goods, and we'll
worthy the inspection Of City and Country
Buyers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
WHAT THE PATIENTS SAY OF
DR.. Maggiel'S Pills and SalVe!

EXTRACTS from Various Letters
IT had no appetite; Maggiel's Pills gave me
hearty one"
"Your Pills are marvellous"
~ send for another box. and keep them in
tho house."
"Dr. 'Maggiel has cured my headache that
was chronic"
81 gave half Of one Of your pills to my babe
for cholera morbus. The dear little thing got
well in n day."
my nausea of morning Is now'cured.
"Your box of Maggiel's Salve cured me Of
noises in the head | rubbed some of your
Salve behind my ears and the noise left"
Send noe two boxes; want one for a poor
family"
ST enclose dollar your price Is twenty-five
cents, but the medicine TO me is worth dollar"
"send me Eve boxes Of your pills."
"Let me have three boxes Of your Salve by
Ieturn mall.
The best Pills for headache ever had"
my liver works like an engine. thanks to
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that would not be without box Of your Pills
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"You will find enclosed one dollar. Your
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worth to me one dollar.
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Pills took il away"
81 took half a pill and crushed It to powder,
and gave il in Jelly to my little babe for cholerr
morbus. The dear little pet was well in three
hours after"
81 suppose Il is hardly worth while to tell
you my burned foot has got well from the use
Of your Salve. Enclosed find % cents for an
other box to keep in the house."
"senG me another box of SAiye."
Enclosed find Is cents for two boxes Of yeur
MaggiePs Pills and one Of Salve."
THE most gentle yet searching medicine ]
ever swallowed"
Have Over 200 Such Testimonials.
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| moyod. These remedies are made from the
purest VEGETABLE COMPOUNDS. They
| will not harm the most delicate female, and can
| BE- given with good effect in prescribed doses e
| fhe Youngest babe, FOR CUTANEOUS DIS
| ORDERS and all erupti0ns Of the skin the
| SALVE is most invaluable. IL does net heal
| externally alone, but penetrates with the most
searching effects 70 the very root Of the evil.
I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

". B.-Couuiry Morchants who want On close
out lots Of certain Dry Goods, Notions Boots
s az so' ~ fn1 RffaSRfs ss Az r ss
OF COST. CAS-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
CANDIDATES.

WEARHE1 AHTp2pI gZEFr 10 AEE e SsN
didate for reelection 10 the Congress Of the
limited States,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

Within half square and full view Of the
0VERT0N, HOTEL, So near the, business
portion of the city, this is property which must
always command, as it now has, the best class
Of tenants, at full rents. Each tenement con-
tains ten rooms. The buildings were con-
so as TO be used for stores and residences TO-
gether when il should become necessary to
meet the demands Of business.
This sale is peremptory and without reserve,
and we have great confidence in inviting to 1t
the presence and competition of bidders, as
affording the opportunity of a safe and paying
investment in some of the best city property
likely 70 come on the market this season.
TER MS Fourth cash. four and eight
months, with approved security and lien re-
RoYsTER. IRRELEVANT & CO.,
II AuctiOnerg
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24
DRY GOODS.
GARD,
oEFlcE EL so, BRo ,

OEflCE ElhON DNOhs I
MAMMOTH OHEAr SrOHt' ~ Nav %1 IS, iisi6.J
ELsON BROS. NOW HAVING COMPILE
II ted the alterations in their Building, and
having everything renovated so as to facilitate
business, hereby tender their thanks to their
friends and the public for the kind patronage
extended to them (even while the store was
undergoing repairs). and would call their at
tention TO the new prices and new Goods,
which thoy will have the pleasure Of showing
to their patrons on Monday morning.;
calicoes, only l2]<. Is and IS cts per yard
Fast Colored Lawns, only II cts per yard
| Fine Oorsets, only 81 70 per pair, A
| Kid Gloves reduced 10 81 per pair.
| Ladies' Embroidered Paper Collars, only 90 cts
per paek-iine assortment, II n Ii
Ladies' French Embroidered Collars, at opiy
so cts, rs cts and 81 each. Richly worth double
Linen Shirt Fronts. only IS, 2Oand Is cts.
An immense stock of white goods. bought Mt
New York auctions, which will be sold ex-
JSconets at i5 is. 90, S. 30 and IS cts per yard.
Check Muslins very low.
NainsOOk a. only ., 30, 81 and IS cts per yard
| Infants Waists, very cheap.
/ White Marseiles, only 60 cts per yard.
All other goods in our house at proportion
ate rates.
gentlemen, whichwe will sell at New York cost
| 10 close out as we wish 10 discontinue that
branch of our business. We have
500 pair Linen Pants, from 81 % to "a per pair.
500 Linen busters, from 50 to IS.
500 Linen Vests, from 70 cts TO 81
Also complete stock Of gentlemen's furnish
ing goods, which We will sell low.
Gents white Linen Bosom Shirts only * *
!. |: i; 8: !: Il !
I" French Pigue 3 90
" Cause Merino Under Shirts l rs
Our Stock is bound to be reduced, hence we
oder Goods at such
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NJ. KRAUS 81 CO.,
ala Main Street.

Corner Of Adams, OBD. the WORKMAN House.
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FOR sALE.

NOR sALE-sAL0oN. AND FIXTURES.
il at cor. Third and Union streets.
~rof A. MIRELAZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-24

ME M II HIS,
Friday Evening. May "a, 1867