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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

excelling in in the powers of statement
or narration, ingenious even 10 sophis-
try, joining a winning and persuasive
manner to words culled from the
choicest resources of language, he
now tried all his powers in this
critical opportunity. He declared that
the country was only suffering from yio-
lent surprises and an exaggerated alarm !;
its resolution would soon be erect again !;
the present condition was that of panic,
and patriotism would soon be aroused
when it heard the commanding and re-
assuring tones Of authority. He insisted
that the war was not hopeless The
armies could be 'reassembled, and there
would be new calls for enlistments and
new incentives to the country's service
He said that even the few hundred men
he yet counted around him were enough
to prolong the war until the panic had
passed away, and they would then be a
nucleus for thousands more. He urged
his officers to accept his views, and
animate their men to stand to the good
cause, whose honor they had so long
maintained, and whose last hopes they
now carried on their bayonets.
His auditors we're silent. At length
they spoke, one by one, each brigade
commander stating the condition and
temper OF his men, and declaring his
views of the situation. 1t was a plain,
unanimous judgment: the war could not
succeed and should not be prolonged; (;
they could not ask their men to struggle
against fate which was inevitable, and
forfeit all hopes of restoration to their
homes and friends; but they would in
sist that their honor was involved in
securing the escape of Mr.. Davis, and
for the accomplishment of this object
they would risk battle and put off sub
mission to the last moment
No, nc" exclaimed the unhappy
chief in passionate accents, ~ will
hear of no plan which has for its object
only my safety" Then speaking slowly
and bitterly, with a deep and fearful
change settling on his countenance, he
said: All hope is gonel Alas, that
should see the day when all the friends
of the South are prepared to consent to
her degradation. He faltered, and sat
down in silence; every one in the room
respected him too much to reply.
Presently, without even gesture of
courteous retirement, without any ac-
acknowledgement of the company whatever,
he rose to leave the room and it was OBJ
served that he had lost his erect carriage
and defiant port A weight of years ap.
peared to have fallen suddenly on the
stricken sufferer. The eyes were uneasy
in the pale, pinched face; and so uncer-
tain and tottering was his step that Gen.
Breckinridge moved to his side, and,
giving him his arm, supported him from
the room. Not word was spoken.
1t is true and delicate philosopher,
who, exploring a scene of despair, says
sentiment that attends the sudden
revelation that all is lost is silently gath
cred up into the heart. 1t is too deep for
gestures or for words. The voice pershes,
the gestures are frozen, and the spirit of
man flies back upon its own center"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

a' MACHINERY.
R. a. MATTHEWS, CAPT. ALEXANDER.
Late Of Lewis Matthews Co. Late Of Friars Point Miss
MATTHEWS & ALEXANDER,
Manufacturers Agents for the Sale Of
Agricultural Implements,
MACHINERY, SEEDS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCH'TS,
NO. ere second St,
AYREs BUILDING, oPr. CoURr SQUARE,
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
Have For saie---
25 MILBURNE'S CELEBRATED IRO
AXLE WAGONS.


25 MILBURNE,s CELEBRATED IRON
AXLE WAGONS.
25 MILBURNE's CELEBRATED THIN
| BLE-SKEIN WAG0NS-ovor 800 sold in
Memphis; all warranted for u months,
and only $l2 so damages claimed for break
age.
so CARVER GINS, from 40 to so saws, wood
and iron frame.
25 TODD'S IMPROVED BULLOCK COT
TON PRESSES-double geared and to
work by crank. Two men can make 500
pound bale.
10 T0DD'S IMPROVED HORSE POWERS,
for running Gins and Grist Mills-the finest
power made.
JAMES TODD STATIONARY ENGINES.
of all sizes-from 20 to lO0-horse power.
TODD'B PLANNING MILLS AND WOOD
WORKING MACHINERY, Of all kinds,
furnished at short notice.
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES, of all sizes,
from to 9O-horse power.
| STATIONARY ENGINES, of all sizes. from
20 to 9O-horse power.
SINGLE. AND DOUBLE SAW MILLS
Todd's and other makes.
GIN sEGMENTs. for 10 and 10 feet wheels,
complete.
RAILROAD AND LEVER HORSE pow
ERS, 2, 4 and horse power.
rs TONS OF IRON TIES dow to the trade).
100 DOZEN CEDAR BUCKETS, iron and
brass-bound, assorted dow to the trade).
100 NESTS CEDAR TUBS dow to the trade).
10 BUCKEYE CIDER PRESSES. to close
consignment.
l1OAND l2 HORSE POWER PORTABLE
ENGINE, secondhand. low for cash-lnust
be sold.
18H0RSE POWER, secondhand. cheap.
1@HoRsE POWER STATIONARY EN-
CINE and SAW -MILL-all cOmplete-can
be bought low.
$50 SAW and 26O SAW GINS Out little used)
low for cash.
DANIELS planning MACHINE-cut
81 inches wide and 25 feet long-can be had
at bargain.
PL0ws of all kinds:
FEED CUTTERS;
CORNISH ELLERS;
THRESHING MACHINES;
LATH MACHINES:
WHEAT DRILLS;
LILIES FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES
DEERING COTTON PRESSES;
COTTON PLANTERS
COTTON SCRAPERS
COTTON SWEEPERS;
CULTIVAT0RS;
CORN PLANTERS;
SHINGLE MACHINES.
H@ WOOD AND IRONY WORKING MA
CHINERY. of all kinds, ordered on short
notice, and furnished at manufacturers
prices 1856
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

R6s~ Governor Orr, of South Carolina,
allows convicts in the State prison, who
behave well, to lay aside their parti-
eolored garb and dress like other people
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

B@~ Commissioner Beckwith writes
that out of five hundred contributions to
the Exposition over three hundred re-
ceived premiums
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

~ The Home Journal announces that
the author of "Beulah' and st, Elmo"
is engaged to merchant in Alabama.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

rag The ties for the Kansas Pacific
railroad will cost a dollar each. The
coal must be transported two hundred
miles
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

I@- The New York Tribune says the
man who pays more for his shop rent
than his advertising don't know his bus
iness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

BEE- There are fifty miles Of police
telegraph in New York; twenty.four in
Brooklyn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

r@. During the past eight years,
twenty-five travellers and eleven guides
have been killed in climbing the Alps.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

b1~A younger brother of the Indian
Colonel Parker, of General Grants staff,
has got commission in the army
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

s@ Earl Russell's son, now travelling
in this country, is the smallest man in
the House of Commons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

and she measures husbands love by the inte-
rest he evinces in her welfare while she is sick.
Now. If you wish to retain in tact your wife's
love and affection undiminished, and desire
that she regain her health and former beauty,
you should, by all means procure one bottle Of
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS,
A compound that is actually restoring health
TO more sickly females than all other remedies
combined. 1t only proposes to cure those
Uterine Complaints peculiar to the female sex:
1t is indorsed by the medical profession all
over the country. as it is no secret nor patent,
and effects cures bona fde cures afterall other
means fail.
OLD AND YOUNG FEMALES
Have long needed medicine that would relieve
them of all those Female Complaints and
irregularities. which prove so troublesome all
over the Southern country, and they can now
English Female Bitters. 1t arouses, restores
and regulates. Us cures are rapid and perma-
nent.. II. troubled with painful. suppressed or
or Whites, Falling of the Womb, liberation Of
the Womb, Chlorosis, and all those symptoms
which follow. this medicine will relieve you.
THAT YOUNG GIRL,
Whose bloom has departed from her cheeks;
whose eye has lost its lustre whose intellect
has lost its brightness whose countenance
betokens gloom and despair; who ispale. ema
ciated. feeble, liaelesss, repulsve with palpita-
ton of the heart, swimming of the head, cold
feet and hands, can be restored to perfect health
and beauty by using the English Female
Btters.
MARRIED LADIES,
As you value your life, and health, and per-
sonal charms; as you are now troubled with
some complaint peculiar to your sex; as you
have been under treatment of some physician
without benefit; as you have nearly concluded
that your case cannot be reached let us insist,
let us urge you TO aside your fears and pre-
judces. in regard to :adyertised remedies, for
one time in your life, and try one single bottle
of English Female Bitters.
We are well aware that many persons snub
at the idea of using an article that is adVer-
tised, and we know of many saubbiHp individ-
uals in this community, and if they had their
way, many OF them would snub all you sickly
females in your graves. Cannot worthy medi-
cine be advertised? Send Immediately, and
procure q bottle Of this powerful Uterine and
General Tonic, and regain your health, strength
and color. Sold by all Druggists.
j. p. DR0MG00LE & CO., Proprietors,
39l Main street. Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

H6~ Chas. Baudelaire, the French
poet and translator of Poe, was a victim
to opium. N
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

s@- There are at the present time
more than $40, 100000 of taxes in arrear
in Italy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

sa- Flour is 81 so barrel at ST.
Paul
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02
AN OPEN DECLARATION OR WAR!

rrHE UNDERSIGNED KNOWING THAT
i be Is right. and feeling unwilling to surren-
der Withouta
General Engagement {!
has declared WAR against the many diseases
Of the skin. The valuable pronerties Of his
Soap constitute SOVEREIGN REMEDY
that is well known TO many Of the citizens
4 this place and which should be better
customers for Their patronage, he takes this
method. therefore, e solicit a continuance Of
the same from the public generally.
Go 10 McGusEY and there yoT II find
The finest Soap and the cheapest kind;
Be sure 70 come and that very soen,
Or dirt and filth will be your doom
So For sale By al respectable druggists and
Groctrs-ea -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02
"A EnIcAL.
REDUCTION IN PRICE
standard Remedy ,


h HfA ~ OLA tktID tl ~
Standard Remedy
IN CONSIDERATION oFTHE SCARCITY
the reach OF all. we have reduced the prize of
our
KING OF CHILLS
To the low price of ONE DOLLAR per Bottle.
This Is the most powerful and certain COM
pound ever introduced for the permanent
eradication Of all forms Of Chills. Intermittent,
RemittceEptt, 81 H. and bilious Feyers, NEURALGIA
affections 80 common throughout toe Southern
country. IL Is put up In large bottles, with
plain directions. is pleasant TO the taste, and
does not affect the head. ears or nerves.
WHAT 1T CAN DO.
II cleanses the Stomach. arouses the Liver,
opens the Bowels, and carries Of all Bilious
Matter. eaecting quick and permanent cures.
WHntr RADICALS
Who have not become aoclmated, and are con-
stantly troubled with q Chill OF Fever. who are
sition 70 get about. should, by all means, use
this truly valuable Medicinal Compound which
Is prepared by Physicians of Twenty Years ex-
perience in this malarious country.
CONSERVATIVES
Who have no time to lose, foolng with variouS
mixtures Of tho day, and who have no money
to throw away, could not Do better than 70
spend One Dollar for the KING or CHILLS
and be cured Of all forms Of Chills. Fever, Etc.
Its taste Is pleasant, and 1t never affect the
head or ears.
MECHANICS OF MEMPHIS,
Your time Is money, and why do you continue
with the Chills, Fevers, etc., losing so much Of
your. precious time when remedy is % near at
hand and 50 cheap. Our remedy builds pp tho
system, placing II upon a good foundation,
remodels-by purging the system of oil flaws,
aud PLACES you on foot with sound timber.
Send and procure one bottle, and be perma-
nently cured. Price only One Dollar.
FARMERS AND PLANTERS
Visiting the city would greatly consult their own
interest by purchasing supply Of this never
saved by curing the Chills Immediately, and
this medicine uproots the disease and so
destroys the cause thatit viii not return, as it
does when cured with quiuine.
MERCHANTS AND CLERKS,
Why will you lose so many golden moments OF
your life, in shaking and complaining OF chilly
sensations, Fevers, Headaches, pains in tho
Bones and Joints, Lassitude, Billiousness, ETC.,
when the insignificant sum of One Dollar will
speedily restore you to health, vigor and buoy
ancy? It is pleasant TO the taste. produces no
roaring Or r. baasng N the heas, no TInsins OF
using &c one bottle you viii have no other in your
house.
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
Who have pale, swarthy. puny, and sickly
children, having little or no appetite, imperfect
digestion, inactive liver, indisposition to play,
but are cross, peevish and dropping about. with
slight fevers sometime during the day, can be
efTectually restored to the bloom OF health, by
giving small doses Of the King Of Chills four or
Eve times day. Do not forget the name.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02
MOTHERS AND FATHERS

Who have pale, swarthy. puny, and sickly
children, having little or no appetite, imperfect
digestion. inactive livor, indisposition to play,
but are cross. peevish and dropping about, with
efTectually restored to the bloom OF health, by
giving small doses Of the King of Chills four or
Eve times a day. Do not forget the name,
81 90. Sold by all Druggists. ]. p. DROM-
GooLE & Co., Proprietors. 39l Main street,
Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02
YOUR WIFE

Possesses charms in proportion to her health.
and she measures husbands love by the inte-
rest he evinces in her welfare while she is sick {.
Now If you wish TO retain in tact your wife's
that she regain her health and former beauty,
,rnn ahnnld hv all rnanns nrncnre nnn hnttla al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02
PUBLIC LEDGER.
PUBLISHED
EVERY AFTERNOON. EXCEPT SUNDAY,
n .. T.. -RY--
{. WHITMORE, F.A. TYLER &J.T. PRATT,
Under the firm name of
WITHIN RE * CO.,
Ar
No. 13 Madison Street.
No. 1s Madison Street,

The PUBLIC LEDGER is served to City subscri-
bers by faithful carriers at FIFTEEN CENTS
per week, payable weekly to the carriers.
By mail lin advanced: One year, $S; six
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Newsdealers supplied at 2I5 cents per copy.
Communications upon subjects OF general in
terest TO the public are at all times acceptable.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:
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Subsequent Inscrtions............ 5D "
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Displayed advertisements will be charged ao-
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there being twelve lines of solid type to the
inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
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Special Notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior in
ducements, both as TO rate Of charges and man
ner of displaying their favors. N u
All advertisements should be marked the
specific length of time they are to be published.
II not so marked, they will be inserted for one
month and charged accordingly.
Advertisements published at intervals will he
charged One Dollar per square for each inser-
ton.
All bills for advertising are due when con-
tracted and payable on demand.
NJ All letters, whether upon business or
otherwise, Wust be addressed to E
WHITMORE & CO.,
Publishers and ProprietoIs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

Every patron obtains a Watch BY this ar
rsugement, costing but SO. while il may be
worth $1,000. No partially shOtoHl
We wish to Immediately dispose Of the above
magnificent stock Certificates, naming the
articles. are placed in sealed envelopes, and
WCR mixed. Holders are entitled TO the arti-
eles named on their ccrtihcats upon payment
SlO00 or one worth less. The return OF any of
our certificates entities you 70 the art Gle named
thereon upon payment, irrespective ofits worth
and as no article valued less than SO Is named
on any certificate, II will al once be seen that
this is
No Lottery, but Straightforward Le-
gifimafe Transaction, tchich may
Be participated in eBeR By
the most fdstidiousl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

DOUsH & CUNNINGHAM, BLACK
IL smithing and Wagon making, cor. Mon
roe and DesOtO streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

CHULTZ, A. o., L0CKSMITH, SAFE MA
- ker etc 119 Jefferson street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

DUSsELL. GROVE & CO., GAY0SO PLA-
IL ming Mill, 212 Adams stre.t, east of the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02

A single certificate win be sent By mail, post
paid, upon recent OF 8 cent?, Eve for 81, eleven
for 3. thirty three and e.eFant premium for
s.. sixty-six and more valuable premium Z 7
$40, one hundred sad most superb W atch for
SIS. To Arents. OF those wishing employment,
This "a rare cpnarfunity. 10 = legitimately
conducted buaneEs, duly authorized by the
GorerBmeut ard opeu 10 the most careful
scrutiny. Try bsi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-02
MAcHINE Z RY.

R. q. MATTHEWS, CAPT.J. O. C.ALExANDER.
Late oil Lewis Matthews Co. Late Of Frars Point Miss
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~ni ~ OLA ttstoo a
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1867-11-14

Pen can not describe the JOY with
which this kind offer was accepted.
The day of deliverance had come.
r. = y =
On the following morning the
cashier entered the handsome store
of Huntly and Warner and enquired
for the head clerk. He came obse-
quiously.
Sir said the cashier, sternly, lis
that bad note?'
IL think not SIR stammeringly
replied the clerk.
The cashier went to the door.
From the carriage stepped young
girl in company with his daughter.
Did you not tell this young lady,
my ward, that this note was counter
felt? AMI did you not so far forget
self respect and the interest of your
employers as to offer an'insultF
The man stood CONFERENCE.-The
dare not deny; he could say nothing
for himslef.
If your employers keep you sir,
they will no longer have my custom,
said the cashier. sternly. You de
serve to be horse whipped, sir
The firm parted with their unwor
thy clerk that very day, and he left
the store disgraced, but justly pun
ished.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1867-11-14

A young lady stepped into one of
the street cars the other day, and
dropped her handkerchief upon a
vacant seat, as to say "taken," while
she advanced to the other end of the
car todeposit her fare. Meantime a
nicely dressed young man jumped in
and sat down on the handkerchief,
without observing it. The young
lady, after paying her fare, turned
back, discovered to her chagrin her
seat was occupied, and sat down op-
posite, ladies making room for her.
But she did not desire to lose her
handkerchief, so she looked intently
toward the place where she had left
it, hesitating whether to ask for it or
not Discovering the direction of
her looks all eyes on the opposite
side of the car were soon bent on
the young man. Finding himself the
object of SO much attention, he him.
self looked and discovered to his
horror something white on which he
sat, the end peeping out. He mis-
took, its character. To cover ii
with his hand, and to tuck it nicely
away, was the work of few mo-
ments. None in the car but the
young lady knew that the "some
thing white" was handkerchief, and
hesitating still more to ask him, she
lost it.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1867-11-14
The weston Walk Against
Time.

The 1.-THE young pedestrian, Edward
Payson Weston, left Portland at noon en-
Tuesday, and reached Saco at 3:25 p. NJ,
81 minutes ahead of time. One hour later
he left Saco, reaching North Berwick at
midnight, having missed the road twice
and walked three miles out of his way.
On Wednesday he passed through eight
towns, reaching Salem betimes. Yester-
day Weston walked from Salem to North
Attleborough. To-day he is 10 reach
Washington, Rhode Island, and leaving at
> p. NJ, is to attempt the great featof walk
ing 100 miles in the ensuing "a hours.
Failing in this. he has the privilege of ma
king fouI other trials at walking the II o
miles within the full day. If he does not
succeed in any these attempts, he fOrfeis
two thirds of the stakes. whether he walk s
the ,237ls miles in 26 days or not. The
stake is $4,000, and Weston is confident
of winning it. lie is accompanied by six
men in carriages, who see that all is fairly
done. Relays of horses are provided at
certain specified points, in order that there
shall be no DELAY.
Weston is a fine looking young man,
about y years OF age, . feet IA inches In
hight, Is well built, and weighs l25 pounds.
His walking dress consists of a jacket, tight
fitting black pantalOons, stout brogans
with red tops, round top light silk hat,
and buff gloves. lie also carries a light
walking stick. Weston is canvasser by
occupation. and takes with him ON his trip
10000 copies of his little paper, The
Time Table. for distribution. When he
started up Federal street, Portland, on
Tuesday, he was enthusiastically cheered,
and all along the route he has received the
most hearty encouragement.