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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

Notice.-we earnestly request our friends
not to pay moro than FIVE cents copy fer the
PUBLIC LEDGER. We sell to the newsbOys at
two cents a COPY, thus following them over.
hundred per cont. profit on every paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

Those wishing to ipurchase bargains in
our great clearing sale, had better attend
at once, for wO are determined to close out.
1888 SHL0ss 4 BRO. 247 Main 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

The Great Need Supplied pills have been
swallowed in millions Salves have been rubbed
in by the pound. DR.. MAGGIEL's two grand
specifics are putting an end to this wholesale
system of medication. One Of his famous pills
is a DOSE box ofhis healing salve is Of more
value, as a remedy for ulcerous and eruptive
diseases, than ships cargo of the ointIaents
advertised TO cure everything but are all, in
fact either useless or delcterious.
DR.. MAGGEIL's motto is CONCENTRATION. He
has placed in the smallest compass the active
principle of the most potent vegetable specifics.
There is no mineral in his Pills-they do not
gripe-they do not enfeeble. They create o
vigorous appetite,a and correspondinglystrength
en- the digestion. They tune tho liver. clear
the head and steady tho nerves.
No form of scrsfulous disease can resist the
disenfectent operation of tho Salve. Tumor
Assesses. Salt Rheup. Boils, Pimples, Pus-
tulos, ETC.. are thoroughly eradicated by this
unrivaled medicine. In fact.4MAGGIEL's BIZ
ToUs, DYsPEPTIC and DIARRHEA PILLS cure
where all others fail. While for Burns. Scalds,
Chilblains, Cuts. and all abrasions Of the skin,
Maggiel's Salve is infallible. Sold by ]. Mag
giel, 4S Fulton street. New York. and.all Drug
gists. at rs cents per box.
"COUYTERFEITsl Buy no. Maggiel Pills or
Salve with little pamphlet inside the box.
They are bogus. The genuine have name of j.
Haydock on box with name ef j. Maggiel, NJ.
D. The genuine have the Pill surrounded with
white powder" 4-l49
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

PARTIES leaving the city for the sum-
.mer months can have the LEDGER mailed
to them on application to the counting
room, No. l3 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01
Arrival and Departure Of Trains.
MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD.

MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE RAILRoAp.
Arrive. Depart.
New Orleans express, daily. t;45 AN. lOSg AM.
NAL, :, 8:45P.M. 900 Pm.
Freight daily. save Sunday. S;l6 Pm. $40 AN.
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
Through express. daily..."..l0:55 Pm. 6l0 AN.
Through mail, daily"."...... l:4l PM. 6:l0 pm.
Somerville &C. save Sunday SLOAN. S4O Pm.
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE RAILROAD:
l.. and N. mail eXpress... $50 AN. 400 PM.
L., c. and st. l.. express...l0:45 AN. Hoo p. M
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

SOLDIER DRowSED.-Private Kunoh-
inbrond, of Company B, 25th U. S. in.
fantry, was found drowned in the bayou
this morning. Esquire Miller held an
inquest on the remains, Of which the
members Of the decessed's company af
terwards took charge for burial. The
drowning is supposed to have been acci-
dental
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

Our public Directory. TO strangers
visiting Memphis we offer listOf clever. reli-
able business men, under the above head. on
the first page of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

GESTLFNES, look at those cheap white
shirts, undershirts and drawers, socks,
etc, at NJ Krsus 4 Co.'S, No. 2l3 Main
street, all Of which must be closed out in
the next ten days. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01
20 Jefferson ST., and % GayOsO st,

LADIES, don't fail to look at NJ. Kraus
4 CO.. damaged stock of dry goods, as
they must be closed out in the next ten
DAVIS. at 2l3 Main street.. 1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

The Healing Pool, and House Of Mercy.
Howard Association Reports. for YOUNG
MEN, ON the CRIME OF SOLITUDE, and
tho ERRORS, ABUSES and DISEASES which
destroy the manly powers, and create impede
ments to MARRIAGE, with sure means ofre-
lief. Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free OF
charge. Address, DR.. j. SKILLIN H0UGH-
TON, Howard Association. Philadelphia, Pa.
ed. 67-144
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01
Piano Forte and Singing.
Miss FANNY III. DeHAGA

dogs TO ANNOUNCE THAT SHE Is
ID PREPARED % make arrangements Tor teacn-
inf the above branches n Schools and iAmiiesi
Tor the ensuinri essian % SecondEt- II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01
]. P. DRoNGooLE q Co.,
39l Main street.
Heavy cotton checks from l6 to 20 cents
mar ward. SHLOSS q BIO.


Heavy cotton checks from Is to 20 cents
per yard. sHLOss BIO.
Our jon OFFcE. -The PUBLIC LEDGER
fob printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most ap
proved patterns of type, borders and
presses, and is better prepared than ever
to accommodate the mercantile public
Our prices will continue to be the mos
reasonable in the city, while our work is
guaranteed to give satisfaction. We have
the emily complete printing office in the
city, and will continue to give our GUS
toners inducements no others in this
market can afford. Call and see. I
The last chance for cheap damaged
goods at M. Kraus & Co.'S, No. 2l3 Main
street; must be closed cut in ten days.
While passing down Main street yester-
day we had the pleasure Of witnessing the
largest assembly Of people, thronging In
and out of shloss Bros, that we have
seen this year. They are closing out
rapidly their large and extensive stock.
All those wishing to buy bargains had bet
ter give them a call, as we can recommend
the house 10 the public. No humbug but
positive sale. Remember the place-Shloss
& Bro 247 Main street, opposite Odd Eel
Iowa, Hall. N..', 11
SAVE TINE AND LABoR.-At Mr.. S. NJ
Guests store on fernando road, imme-
diately south Of South street, persons
can purchase corn, oats, provisions, etc.,
at as cheap rates as at any store in the
city. Planters can thus save time, haul
ing, etc, which is quite an item at the
nresent time. l3l
The damaged stock of clothing, boots
and shoes, ladies and gents furnishing
goods, at M. Kraus 4 Co. s, No. 2l3 Main
street, must be closed out in the next ten
days. 7
Down AGAN.-From August first the
retail price of "Morgan's Self-Rising
Flour" is reduced to theseprices:
Pound Packages. g.
"a " ............................. 60
And is prepared from the finest New
Wheat Flour. 1874
Our rs cents hoop skirts are fast decreas-
ing. Come early. sHLoss & BRO.
LADIES, look at those cheap domestics
and 1914 sheetings at NJ. Kraus & Co.'S,
No. 2l3 Main street, they must be closed
out in the next ten days. 7
GET your furniture re.upholstered and
at Martin Eyke's, Az Monroe
street l29
wAxTED.-A cook, washer and ironer
also chambermaid; both without in
eumbrance. Apply at lOs Madison St
The damaged stock of dry goods at NJ.
Kraus & Co. s, No. 2l3 Main street, must
be closed out in the next ten days. II
DEEDS, Leases, Bills Of Lading. Dray |
Tickets, and all kinds Of Blanks for sale |
1t this office. II
MosoUTTo BARS and mattresses at cost |
1t Martin Eyke's, 44l Monroe street l29 |
Best stock Of ladies' shoes in the market
II great reductions. sHL0Ss & BRO.
The Port of Memphis.
The levee presented an unusually quiet |
appearance this morning The river
slowly recedes The monotony yester-
I, - =. - - - -. - g. Il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01
NOTICES..

NTOTICE.-AT THE SEPTEMBER TERN
~ Of the County Court of Shelby county. l
v i'll apply to be appointed guardian of Beverly
NJ, Walter D., and Sallie c. Stenhenson.
iaw.l4 J. II. STEPHENSON.
UIHE CREDITORS AND ALL OTHERS
interested in the estate of J. W. Morrison,
deceased, will take notice that have this day
filed with the Clerk of the Probate Court OF
Shelby county my Rnal settlement as Admins
traitor of tho same, and will apply at the Sep
TENDER Term OF said Court for a final discharge
as Administrator Of said estate.
JN0. b. ROBINSON, Admir-
Memphis. Tenn. July ~ 1851. oaw-l5S
NTOTICE-THE FIRM OF HILL 4 co.
N consists of Edw. r. Hill only, who IS the
only party authorized TO transact any business
for the firm or to collect any debts; %
HILL 4 co.
1879 By EDw. X. HILL.
NTOTICE-TO WHOM at MAY CONCERN:
N / will apply for Letters Of Admin stration
upon the estates Of p. Coleman and Addin Nc
Donough, deceased, at the August term OF the
Probate Court Of Shelby county, up.
1899 NJ. HbAL1.
DARTNERSHIP NOTICE-THE UNDER
signed, Edwin WhitmOre, sole surviving
partncr of the late firm Of Whitmore Brothers,
Having associated with him in the proprietor
shin and conduct OF the Public LEDGER, T. A.
TYLER and j. 4. Pratt. Esqs.. that journal will
henceforth he conducted BY US, under the hrm
namo of Whitmore Co. .,--.-,,,,o,,-
=. A. TYLER
+ J. T. PRATT.
ATOTIUE-NO BILLS WILL BIZ PAID BY
N W. n. Eakin A Co.. unless contracted BY
me In person, or By my written order.
psh-uarv4. 1867. 2S-i22
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

This precinct was set apart for colored
voters exclusively, and was so occupied
throughout the forenoon. The polls were
opened at 9 o'clock, and at lsp.m. 400
votes had been cast The average during
the day has been 100 per hour. Here, as
elsewhere, there has been free chal-
longing whenever any doubt existed as to
the applicants right to vote. No riotous
demonstrations of any kind were visible.
The greatest good order was maintained
throughout. One stalwart fellow, after
voting, exclaimed aloud: Well, boys,
Use done thing now never done afore.
L feel like a man now" Everybody
laughed, of course.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01
STEAM BOATS.

Regular Tuesday Memphis,
ViclsburG and Bends Packet
.Eas1ssszC ST. PATRICK
WASH WYATT, Master; CLAY RICE, Clerk.
This superb steamer has been repaired and
reftted, and will resume her regular trips in
the Vicksburg trade Tuesday. August 9th. l41
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01
Special Notices.

Special Notices will be Inserted in this COL
umn for ten cents per line for each insertion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01
THE ELECTION.
b business Almost Entirely sus-
pended Throushout tho city,

A Very Heavy colored and White
Vote Being Cast.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

DEATH OF MERCHANT We are panied
10 announce the death of Mr.. J. d. Rob-
inson, at his residence in this city, this
morning His disease was fever. Mr..
Robinson was senior member Of the firm
of Robinson & Aydlett, and an old and
valued citizen and fine merchant His
loss will be severely felt by the commu-
nifty. Mr.. Robinson formerly resided in
Coahoma county, Miss
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

A CHALLENGE.-We challenge any man
or set of men physicians excepted) to
produce remedy bearing any resem-
blance in point of value to the Red Di-
arrhea Remedy for cholera, diarrhea,
cramps, vomiting, etc. You can rely on
it and no mistake. 1t is mild, pleasant
and effectual is prepared by physicians,
and no family should fail to procure a
bottle. Physicians alone should pre-
scribe for diseases.
j. P. DRoNGooLE g. Co.,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

Best stock Of ladies' shoes in the market
at great reductions. sHL0ss 4 BRO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

This was designated for white voters
only, but early in the day, oolored voters
appeared in swarms, formed in lines and
so crowded the polls that few whites
could approach within voting distance.
About u o'clock a diversion was made
by the whites, which, for a time, gave
them possession Of the polls; but soon
afterward, the blacks, who seemed as
numerous as locusis in Egypt, regained
them, aud at o'clock we're monopoliz-
ing the voting.
SEVENTH WARD.
Like the Sixth, this precinct was IN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

The damaged stock of clothing, boots
and shoes, ladies and gents furnishing
goods, at M. Kraus 4 Co. s, No. 2l3 Main
street, must be closed out in the next ten
days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01
FIFTH WARD.

Here colored people exclusively voted.
The election was held in the vacant space
on the northeast corner of Main and
Mccall streets. Up to l2l o'clock 223
votes had been cast AT / o'clock the
clerks register showed about 290-au
average of64 per hour. AT one time the
applicants for voting crowded the polls
so thickly as to cause general flourish
ofpolicemen's maces; but the crowd fell
back in good humour.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

Like the Sixth, this precinct was IN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

NJ. KRAUs & Co.'s stock of damaged
dry goods must be sold in the next ten
days, at 2l3 Main street I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

MoseUITo BARS and mattresses at cost
at Martin Eyke's, 44l Monroe street l29
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

DEEDS, Leases, Bills Of Lading, Dray
Tickets, and all kinds Of Blanks for sale
at this office. 7
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MISSISSIPPI DIARRHEA CoRDIAL-CAU-
TIoN I'VE earnestly caution the public
against several spurious limitations of
this incompatible remedy, gotten up
under the head of Diarrhea Cordials,"
the object of which is to deceive, and
thereby take advantage of the merited
reputation of the Mississippi Diarrhea
Cordial. Beware Of such worthless
trash. Ask for the genuine article, pre-
pared only by us, and you cannot pos
sibly be disappointed. Prepared only
by Mansfield & Higbee, wholesale drug
gists, Memphis, Tenn, sole proprietorS.
NJ. KRAUs & Co. stock of damaged
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

The damaged stock of dry goods at NJ.
Kraus & Co.'S, No. 2l3 Main street, must
be closed out in the next ten DAYS. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

Down AGArN-From August first the
retail price of "Morgan's Self-Rising
Flour" is reduced to sseprices:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

LADIES, look at those cheap domestics
and 1914 sheetings at NJ. Kraus 4 Co.'S
No. 2l3 Main street, they must be closed
ont in the next ten days. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-01

TIE last chance for cheap damaged
goods at NJ. Kraus & Co.'S, No. 2l3 Main
street; must be closed cut in ten days.
, 1867-10-22
$4,000

To theses sums-embracing the Taxes de-
.frayed by owners of landed property as such
and by the population in general, in all
$162, 2S7-must be added several other reve-
nues, which either can not directly be .classed
under any of the said Dues, viz: the Absentee
Tax $9,S37, Ship Dues $5,5O5, Cranage and
Wharfage 1898, Customhouse Fees $l04,
Pilot and Harbor7Due 81 1927, Fees on APP
pointments sos, Fort-Fees Sl87, Fines and
Seizures S647, Various S272, in all $22,6l0,-
or such as generally speaking cannot be class
ed with Dues, say Postal Revenue 1896,
School-Money $685., Prison Revenue 1881,
and Interest on Capitals 1865, making S4,757.
The sum total of the Revenue of the Island in
IS66-67 has consequently amounted to $189,224.
lie finally showed the favorable proportion be-
tween the value Of the whole prOduce-export,
ST ,O63,4S2, and the value Of the imports,
$796, O54, at same time remarking, that it is a
fact, that the Tariff on several of the imports is
rather low, so that the actual value of the i'm
ports are supposed to have been somewhat
greater.
ITO be continued.
, 1867-10-22
.gumttntitatiuns
To the Editor Of the ''St. CrOiX Avis"
Dear Sir.
ITO be continued.

10 the EOItOC Oh the "St' OFOiA AVIS
Dear Sir.
My attention has just. been directed to
the Report in your issue of the goth
September of The debate in the Colonial
Council on. the motion of the r1st Mem
Der for Christiansted to the effect-that
the Government be requested TO take
steps as soon az possible for the abolition
of the .Phonic system of teaching in the
Country Schools. In.his ,forcible speech
.-unanswerable, or at any rate, unan-
swered-ihe Honorable Member is re-
presented as saying that off This system
has not been directly condemned by the
School Commission it certainly has not met
their approval; !" while again His Excel
lency the Governor is reported as stating
that "according TO his view of the case
there was not sufficient cause for the
Council 10 enter upon the present pro-
posal as the matter came properly under
The consideration of the School Commits
SION" on which ground apparently the
question was decided.
Now from this it would certainly APP
pear that neither His Excellency, nor the
Council, was aware that the Country
, 1867-10-22

Mss j u lo ASoNO'hJ ia ~'pNSO"S GNs "
even this prop is knocked away for
among the letters produced before the
Council we find one from Mr. Z. Morrison,
Principal, and another from Mr.. ID.
Caughie, Head of the Primary Depart
ment, of Stones Academy, positively as
sorting that so far from this system eve
having been pursued in that school, it
was always entirely disapproved of by MI.
Stone. Can anything further be needed
of the condemnation not only OF the sys-
tenn itself but of the manner in which it is
sustained by It's advocates9
1t was argued that however desirable q
change of systems might be, it could not
be effected while the Schools are under
the charge of the United Brethren. 1t
is impossible to see the force of this rea-
soning. The Phonic system is in no way
identified with the Moravian Denomina-
ton. 1t forms no part of their doctrine
that l am aware of. Nor is it taught either
in their training Schools for Teachers, nor
yet in any of their Schools, at any rate in
the West Indies. The Teachers sent out
of their training Institution are actually
obliged, when undertaking 10 teach in
this Island, to learn the method from the
Inspector, before they can enter upon their
duties. What then can be the intimate
connection between Phonics and the Mo-
ravian Denomination which necessitates
their standing and falling together in our
schools7 If their own Schools In this
Island and elsewhere can be, and are,
conducted under another system, why may
not the Rural Schools here, while under
4Lo;u oIo.oo ~ EBorco ca nnndnnfou y
The fact rather is that the system stands
and falls with the Superintendent whose
influence with the Authorities so strange
ly overrides that of the School Commits
sion as we have seen. 1t is Gardlman,
and not Moravian and one of the strong
est argument against the system lies IN
the acknowledged fact that were the
Superintendent to resign tomorrow the
system must necessarily expire with him,
as there could not be found, in the length
and breadth of the Educational World, a
man of experience capable and willing TO
continue this method Of Instruction.
The examinations were offered as n
test of the success Of the Rural Schools.
The Members of the Council were invited
TO attend these and be convinced. Now
L Will say nothing OF the chafactef u
these-but | cannot think that the real
test of the success of Schools lies in the
display made at the Examinations. Every
one who has had any experience In
School teaching knows how easy it is to
cram children for an annual display. The
true test is in tie intellectual condition OF
the AdaHs pho have passed through these
Schools. What is their condition? l
will venture to say that there are not ten
per cent of them who, at the age.20, can
distinguish one letter from another-a re-
suit entirely attributable to the System
under which they are taught, which, be-
ing intricate, is acquired with difficulty
and forgotten Immediately.
1t is for these. results Mr.. Editor, that
we have been.paying so literally for so
many years, and it is with such a state OF
things that we are, in Difference to the
views of one individual, and contrary TO
" - IL Ill 4~A ~ fh0
, 1867-10-22

WV NV ~ tAb wiz NV NAV "
Intellectually exercised its utmost power
this ignorance of this fact seems the more
unaccountable inasmuch as the action of
the Commission 10 this end was conveyed
formally and officially to the Government
in its regular "AnnuaI Report" on the con-
dition of the Schools so recently as the
3lst March 1866: which Report was al
so actually published in your paper of
the Gath April following, over the sigma
ture of the Chairman who is now LIST
Crown Member of the Council, and who
took a prominent part in the discussion
of Member Clindinen's Motion. The lam
guage used by the Commission in that
Report is as Observation-Disclosures
w. "'That the Government adopt with as
little delay as possible, either by the ex-
ercise of their own power, or by commu-
n~ication and joint action with the Mora
Wan Authorities in Europe, as may be ne
cessary, such measures as may be requl-
site for the adjustment of the Phonetlcal
system of teaching now used in our
Schools"
Nothing, / submit, can he more eXpIi-
cit and decided than this recommends
ton and when we take into considera-
ton the fact that the functions OF the
Commission are only SuggeStUe-that 1t
has no power beyond that of recommend
ing such a change to the Government
we cannot but see that it has, as have
said, already done IFS utmost in condem-
nation of this system. What then can be
the object, or the utility, of throwing this
o,o.t;o. Hall, 80 .l,o DEMONSTRATION n Do1v
which has no power whatever 10 legis-
late upon it? Surely this is legislating
in a circle with q vengeance, and plainly
places the Government in the following
.dilemma-Either the Commission has or
has not the power Of settling this question
If it has then the Government are
bound TO act on It's recommendation, and
should have abolished the system a year
o if it has not, then the Government
cannot be justified in attempting to quash
the question in the Council on the ground
thatit "came properly under the consider
alton of the School Commission" [ can
not refrainfrom congratulating the School
Commission on the immense influence
which it evidently wields in School affairs,
and the members thereof individually on
JnelI uStIuIuCSS ~ tHC CouOC VI POINt"t
Education, which is about equal to that
of a fifth wheel attached to the respective
carriages in which, often to their great
Inconvenience, they wend their way 10
Commission meetings at Kings Hill.
May l not also extend my congratula-
.tions to the community at large ON the
cheering prospect which such legislation
as that to which we are abiding, holds
out 10 US of having our laboring classes
speedily rescued from the ignorance in
which they are now stepped by so many
years of.Phonic teaching9
Nor can | refrain from expressing my
establishment ATTENDING such a, weight of
argument and evidence as was adduced
against this system not only by the faint
statement ofthe 1st Crown Member "that
he could not admit that the results of the
Phonic System are SO poor as stated"
Is it possible then that this is all that can
--.-l - loro-oo c