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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
A Divorce.

A correspondent of the VolkStsund,
writing from Indiana Prairie, relates
the following: In Sullivan county, a
young married pair, who had been
united in the bonds Of wedlock about six
years, having become somewhat mutu-
ally disagreeable Of late, the husband, in
his anger, hastened to q lawyer and took
steps to obtain a divorce frem his wife.
One day he came to his wife and said to
her, Betsy, / have fulfilled your wish ;
you said you wished you tere separated
from me-here is the decree of divorce. ="
His wife was at first surprised, but far
too indignant to betray any emotion.
She said she was ready TO leave; she
only needed to pack up her goods; she
wished he would be present to see that
she took nothing except what was her
own. He stepped into the adjoining
room, where the bureau and clothes
press we're. The wife proceeded in
silence to take out the clothes, when
suddenly her eyes fell upon small
dress, and quite overcome, she broke out
in convulsive weeping The husband,
hitherto an Indifferent observer, re-
marked her emotion and discovered the
cause. 1t was the dress of their only
child, little daughter of three years,
who had died almost three years AGO.
The husband was not less affected by the
sight than his wife. He embraced her
with emotion, begged her pardon again
and again, tore the decree Of divorce into
thousand pieces, hastened to the
Clerks office, took out new marriage
license, and was married Immediately to
bis late wife
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05

would act, and with this view, instead Of
rejecting the amendment, would me-
morialize Congress; delegate n commits
sion with authority to approach the
Government Of the United States in the
name OF the State OF Mississippi and re-
spectfully ask the United States Govern
ment to make the first, second, fourth
and ffth sections Of the amendment a
finality, and If not this, then fix their
finality, and when fixed our duty would
be TO consider the demand as became
men who recognized and appreciated
the responsibility Of their position.
That while realizing the results oi
stubbornness, brought home to us from
the late war, was not prepared to imi-
tate the fatal example. | was for settle
ment, for peace, for union; and upon
this, If the issue was forced upon me,
was prepared for the conflict and feared
not the result
/ spoke without notes, but the above
ia the substance Of what l said on the
points mentioned. Other msrepresenta-
tons, less important, may hereafter
notice. trust you will oblige me by
the publication Of this.
Very respectfully yours, etc,
j. \. ALCoRN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
Things a. Nashville.

The Nashville Banner of Wednesday,
says:
Nobody, reading the voluminous i'm
parchment documents brought before
the House yesterday, and which we pre-.
sent below, will iai to ask how did
this matter come to be precipltated all
at once on an unsuspecting commu-
nifty, after the thing had lain DOR
mant for months, The answer, in un-
ambiguous language, is simply this: The
Supreme Court is on the eve OF rem
dering vastly important decision in.
volving the very life OF the Radical
party in Tennessee Judge Frazier must
be made an example of at all hazards, IN
order to give the Supreme Court Judges
an idea of what they may expect should
they, in the exercise of their
best judgment, decide adversely
to the constitutionality of the
Franchise Law. The movement is
simply coup detdt to intimidate the
Supreme Court. Only this and nothing
more. The resolutions looking to i'm
parchment, and the articles of impeach.
ment, after being discussed the greater
part of the day, were approved
BY the House. The able argu-
ments of Judge Brien and others in
defending the action of Judge Frazier,
will simply 60 for nothing, for, to use the
language Of Radical member, " il is all
cut and dried that Judge Frazier is to be
impeached, and impeached he will be. ="
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
" OLD BLAIR"
Sketch of the Nestor of American
Politicians.

Mack" the racy and versatile Wash.
ington correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial writes:
Probably there is no more active po-
litical worker behind the scenes in Wash
ington this winter than "Old Blair, as
the father of Frank and Montgomery, the
head and brains of the Blair family is
called. The old man may frequently be
seen, even in these cold January days,
trudging it afoot up or down the avenue,
going to or returning from the White
House, ,as the supposition always is when
he is seen on the streets. He looks old
it would be strange if he didn't, at up
wards of seventy-but is far from being
feeble in body, or mind either.
In fact, saw him skirting along the
avenue yesterday, slipping and sliding
on the icy pavements, but still making
such headway as might have puzzled
some Of his grandchildren to beat. He
wore that low crowned, broad.brimmed
hat, without which his little round head
has not appeared in public for many q
year-not the same hat, but the same
style, l mean. He was hugging very
tightly light cape over his shoulders,
and seemed to feel the effects of the keen
frosty air, that cut like razor against
younger chins than his, but he threw out
those short thin legs of his with MIN
bleness nothing less than remarkable in
one so advanced in life.
He neither looks nsr acts older now
than he did ten, fifteen, some say twenty
years ago. he began to wither or shrivel
up longer ago than that, and the process
has been going on slowly and scarcely
discernedly since. Other men have
grown gray and decrepid. "Old Blair"
seems to be an exception to the common
course of nature. He will simply "wither
up" slowly, and pass away some day
distant by many years, apparently-not
because he will be dead, like other peo-
pie, but because he will he completely
shriveled out of existence.
A wonderful man is "old Blair" per
haps the most entertaining political
talker to be found in the country at the
present time-not that his principles are
better than other mems, or that he has a
more pointed way of putting them but
he can call up greater number of inte-
resting and important "reminiscences in
the political history of the country, any
where since the war of 1872, than any
living man. He has been for more than
fifty years prompter behind the politi-
cal scenes, and knows more of what oc-
Cured during that time than any who
took active part on the stage.
And to hear him talk in company, you
wouldn't think him an old man until he
acknowledged the fact himself, by speak
ing of the events of fifty years ago as oc-
curing when he was young man. His
memory of such events is wonderful, and
his manner of relating them ia always
exceedingly vivid and interesting. He
will work himself up to the highest pitch
of enthusiasm sometimes in describing
one of the old quarrels between Clay and
Calhoun, and the strong personal inter-
est he took in the Democratic side of
the controversy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
Personal sketch Of Tsnnyson

Tennysen is, perhaps, Eve feet nine
inches in hight bat he stoops much es
he walks, and thus looks shorter. He
does not seem to be above fifty years Of
age, yet his gait is feeble, and ,he wear
ing Of glasses adds to the impression Of
being older. His dress is extremely old
ashioned-indeed be looks more like an
old picture stepping out Of a frame than
a gentleman Of the nineteenth century.
His coat, short In the waist, is Of a sort
of linsey woolscy material, Of a gray
mixed color, and fits him very tight;
vest and trousers Of the same material.
Around his ample shirt collar q black
cravat is loosely tied. But nothing can
deiract from the power Of his massive
forehead, high and broad, and nothing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE TUESDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 8. 1867

could be more picturesque than the long
black hair, fine as silk (but plentiiully
sprinkled with gray), which falls over his
fine head down even TO his shoulders.
His eyes are dark gray, and have the pc
culiar appearance about the lids common
to oil students, and especially night read.
ers, which is very clearly perceived and
defined by photographs Of the poet. His
mouth is constantly smiling, but his eyes
seem to be absent while he is speaking
searching everywhere Cor something that
is not present-that strange, speculative
look that is not easy TO convey by de-
scription, and must be comprehended
rather than clearly defined. His voice
is rich and sonorous, but he chooses his
words slowly, and, should think by this,
betrays that in his composition ho is
equally careful and slow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
LUMBER ! LUMBER ! !!
Large and Well Assorted Stock Of
Cypress and Poplar Lumber

AT G. M. VBNABLE'S SAW-MILL.
WE HAVE NOW ON HAND AND ARE
w constantly saving Cypress and Poplar
Sills ,Joists, Corner Posts, Scantling, Studding,
Rafters, Bridging Strips. l, IL and Pinch clear
Cypress and Poplar Plank, rough Flooring and
Misunderstanding, common inch Plank, Sheet
ing, Fencing and Fence Posts, Pickets. Laths
and Shingles, which will be sold at favorable
prices to CASH purchasers.
Dimension Timbors sawed to order. Orders
filed on short notice. Teams always at hand
and strict attention given to the delivery OF
Lumber.
Mills and Lumber Yard on WOLF river. i'm
mediately north of Bayou GayOso, Memphis,
50 J" GEo. C. & JOS. vENABLE. Agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
ASSETS. JULY |. 1896.
TOtal.................................-.s4.G5,SsO
LIABILITIES.
lus.s.-... 10
Loss by Portland Fire. July 4tt

THE total amount covered by the Etna Poli-
I cies on property destroyed or damaged is
$206,S5 on which salvage will be about five
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from $500 900, and was promptly. adjusted and
paid. This sum is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. a figure but slightly exceeding
eur Government and State taxes paid last yehr,
or a proportion equal to = 5000 loss for n conf
pany Of 10000 assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value OF
wealthy, strong corporations is foroibly IL
lustrated by this FIRE. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has n
population Of 35.00O-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone neutrality-suspicious.
and screened with UPWARD of 1900 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the Ocean--and
with steam fire department-yet it has $l0,-
000,000 of property consumed in few hours
upon a holiday when its people are least occu-
pied-from the very insignificant cause of
contemplate lrecraeker.
Remember the triAing origin of fires that
sweep away in few hours the earnings of
years. Consider your best interest and give the
&tna Agent call If you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay fair rate of premium for
a good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your insurance with shrewd judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
10 by Ii. A. LITTLETUN & CO., Ag'ts,
Is No. 2IS Front street. up stairs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
Saturday, February 10th, 1861,

In front Of the Court House. In the city Of
Memphis, proceed 10 sell 10 the highest bidder
ron CASH, the following described property, to-
wit certain lot OF land, lying and being In
the county Of shelby and State Of Tennessee,
being lot No. $40 as laid down on the plan and
map Of Memphis. beginning ut the intsrsec-
ton Of the south side Of Exchange street with
the west side Of Third. running thence south
ward with the west side Of Third street one
hundred and for,y-eight and half feet 10 the
intersection Of the west side Of the alley, be-
tween Poplar and Exchange streets thence
westward with the north side Of said alley, and
parallel with Exchange street. eighty eight and
a half feet thcnee Northward and parallel
with Third street, one hundred and forty
eight and q half feet 10 the south side Of
Exchange street thence eastward with the
south side Of Exchange street. eighty eight and
half feet to the beginning being the aggregate
or entire lot. or parcel Of ground conveyed TO
w. o. Lohand by B. Walker, Jacob Walker
and Wm. Walker by Deed. dated 23d June,
1853. together with all improvements thereon,
and appurtenances thereuntO belonging. The
equity Of redemption in and TO this property,
is expressly waived in said Trust Deed, and
the title Is believed to be good. but i sell and
convey only, as Trustee. Sale TO be made
ia SAM m COWARD Trustaa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
LEGAL SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRUE OF A DEED OF TRUST EX-
ID ecutod 70 me on the 18th day Of juno, 1900,
by W. .. Lohand and duly registsred IN the
In Record Book No. 81. Part lst, Pages COZ. 6l0,
and Oil, 10 which reference is hereby made
for the purpose OF paying the debt therein
secured-I will on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
Tuesday, February 9Th, 1861,

in front of the Courthouse, in the city Of Mem
phs, proceed TO sell TO the highest bidder FOR
CASH, the following described property, to-
wit A certain tract of land, situnted, lying
and being in the county of Shelby and State Of
Tennessee, in the vicinity and on the east of
the city Of Memphis, on the northeast side Of
the Memphis and Charleston railroad, being a
part Of the John Ramsey grant of five thousand
acres, and bounded as follows Beginning at
the northwest corner of tract of one hundred
acres of land lately owned by Nath. Ragland /;
thence south with the west boundary line Of
said one hundred acre tract, thirteen poles TO a
stake, fifty feet from centre Of said railroad,
with black oak and black walnut pointers I;
thence south forty-fve degrees east with the
northeastside of said railroad twenty nine poles
to a stake, fifty feet from the centre Of said
railroad thence north thirty-three and half
poles to a stake in the north boundary line Of
said one hundred acre tract thence west with
the north boundary line of said one hundred
acre tract twenty-oDe poles TO- the beginning
corner, containing by estimation. three acres
of land, and being the same tract that was con-
veyed to said Mildred Anderson By Nath. Rag
land by decd, bearing date 18th April, 1913, to-
gether with all improvements thereon, and ap:
purtenances thereunto belonging. The equity Of
redemption in and TO this property is expressly
waived in said Trust Deed, and the title is be-
lieved to be good, but / sell and convey only
as Trustee. Sale to be made within lawful
hours. SAM. Ii. COWARD,
1Q0 Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A. DEED OF TRUST,
ID executed to me on the 18th day Of May,
in the Registers Office of Shelby county, Ten
nessee, in Record Book No. 60, part lst, pages
357, 35s and $50, to which reference is hereby
made. For the purpose of paying the debt
therein secured, will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05

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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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To regular advertisers we offer superior In
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All Advertisements should be marked the
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If not so marked. they will be inserted for one
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But anything beyond the mere announcement
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-05

HAVIYG SECURED THE SERVICES. OF
Ill experienced hostlcrs. / am prepared 70
offer unusual inducements % those having
horses 10 board. as AN prepared 70 feed and
groom well.
To drevcrs, having horses for sale, can offer
the very best facilities fsr dispusinE OF their
stock. a. 1 have an extensive acquaintance,
both in the city and country.
The very best Of saddle and buggy horses for
hire always on hand.
iumcnsc amount cf merchandise. Parties
uishinr STORAGE for carriages, huggies, furni-
ture etc will fnd my warcroom light, dry
and airy. DAN S. KIRWAN,
10 Proprietor.
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The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-24
$500 REWARD.

TNHE above rewards offeredto any person or
Il persons that can give any information that
may lead to the conviction of any one implica-
ted in the death of w. 7. HALPIN, late CITY
Marshal of this city, by his mother
ELIZABETH HALPIN.
199 Nicksburg Herald. New Orleans Times,
Jackson Clarion and Mobile Tribune please
copy, and send bill to this office. fcbl21m
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-02-24
DR.. SAMUEL GILBERT'S
TETER OINTMENT
Is most excellent preparation for the cure of that
[ class OF mal3dies usually termed
! nTSEASFS or THE SKIN

Is most excellent preparation for the cure OF that
class OF maadies usually termed
DISEASES OF THE SKIN
and which are popularly known Chrome erup-
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Milk-crust Ring g-worm, etc, etc.
It viii also kin Itch and other local veTmn which
prey upon the skin. 1t softens and detaches the
CXcTemeutitious matters deposited upon the skin
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style from the firm conviction that it must necessa
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make use of it.
Full directions for the method of using these
edies plain and accurate description of number
the different varieties of skin diseases and many
valuable suggestions in regard to their cure Will be
found printed on circular accompanying each pack
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Jao oI>soD, Miss
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DOIbcilr Commercial College, New
Orleans.


We are indebted to President Rufus Dolbear
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~titutiou for 1866. We have known Mr.. Dol
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HANDS TO HIRE.

ANE HUNDRED AND SANITY NEGRO
~ LaborerS. experienced in the cultivation
of Cotton, are willing to contract for the year,
in lots 10 suit the demand.
one Hundred Dollars to the hand will be re-
qujred in advance. but forty of which will be
deducted out of wages.
Apply to the undersigned at Meridian.
Feb. 1-dtf l. 4. RAGSDALE.
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! SHANNON, is agent for the
fs authorized TO make contracts
rg. receive subscriptions, etc.
POWER 4 JONES.
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ro1 raa ..I Hitl Eruption, to di-ti-ure
yseep Th.-a and kindred disease, result
fmpssri .g the Blood. or. samuel Gil
tIterat sr. acting upon the glands and
Is men rtue-i~ athoTough bIood-~earch-
| s adg meut in another column.
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DIR. SAMUEL GILBERTS
HEALING OINTM N

Possesses peculiar tonic and astFingment qualities
which it to be admirably adapted to the cure OF
Various Kinds Of Ulcers
Especially those which are of an iudOent nature,
and which are usually denOminated old Sores 1t
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other preparation made for similar purposes
Full directions for the method of applying it, a
plain and accurate description of number of the
different varieties of Ulcer, and valuable directions
in regard TO their cure viii be found printed on the
circular accompanying each box; which remarks, it
hoped viii enable most uuproessiOnal persons to
treat their Ulcers with greater success than Is
usually experienced from the attention OF ordinary
physicians. Manufactured only by
MANSFIELD 4 HIGBEE.
Wholesale Druggists
No. 30l and 3O3 Main street, Memphis, Tenn.
Sold by Druggists generally throughout the
Southern States A liberal discount made to the
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Wholesale Agents,
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PROCLAMATION.
5000 REWARD

-oOO w y M
JITHERAS. 1t appears by information Iestis-
| w ed by me, that Henry White, John W h,tt
| and John Shumaker, stand charged WIN lh.
murder Of Thomas Wootan. committed in ~
county Of Copiah, on the z1th Of JANUARY i7'''
and are still at large 49, ~, ,.,-s GOV
Now. therefore | Benz. q. Hump a., !. the
ernor Of the state Of Mississippi do,r do ~ n ne
above reward for the arrest and d deii f1Ip SIM
Ssid Henry White. John White anG ',,,,t - .,,3 I
TDstar IN fhe Sheriff Of Copi1h 80. ltit -.
~ ~ rox-er reqIlire All officers q tis sSaSe y
e. if;t II, their efforts 70 arrest SAID tugi-
tives. hand and the Great SaaI of
GlNeh uiist. E.ste affixed, at Jackson, this elev-
u Iii Inv Of February a. D. 1867 and'Of the
lL9j jJe,tiieaTeIqnty Of the state, the -
BENZ. G. HUMPHREYS.
nv the Governor,
1. a. BRoUGHER, Sec. Of State.
DESCRIPTION.
Henry White, is years old. feet inches
high, tiorid complexion, light hair, weight 100
pounds.
John White, 10 years old, 5 feet inches high,
dark complexion, light hair, weight lS0 10 40
John Shumaker. - years old. 6 feet high,
dark complexion, dark red hair, weight l23 to
l30 pounds. feb12d15t