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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-23
Ten year Non-Forfeitable.


Ten Year Non Forfeitable Policies insure
against death from any cause, and the pre-
miums are all paid up in ten years. Indemnity
for accidents under this form of policy, holds
until age of 10. These policies are nOn-for-
feitable after two annual payments. Rate per
$1,000:
ofS5Ihsyy poIley ys2sl4 s2aOs $sgss ss7ol $4244
0UsG; Accident dtiS anu anu s45S $40 1910 4.A 49.7a
Other ages in proportion.
Also, Term and Nom Forfeitable Endowment
Policies at propOrtionate low rates.
The TRAVELLERS OF HARTFORD was
the first company in the world to combine Life
and Accident insurance under one policy and
premium. This form of policy meets with
much favor, as it covers all personal hazards
under one risk, and its cost is less than most
companies charge for Life insurance alone.
JAMES g. PATTERSON, President.
RODNEY DENNIS, Secretary.
CHAS. 4. WILSON, Asst. Secretary.
Hon. ELI. WRIGHT. Consulting Actuary,
HENRY. A. DYER, General Agent
II. p. STEARNS. NJ. D., Consulting Surg.
e. G. BARBOUR, Gen'I Ag't,
No. IL Madison ST.,
At Office of LINDSEY & vREDENBURGH.
1854
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Bodily Injury by Accident,

Fatal or non-fatal. whether the injury be re-
ceiyed in travelling or not, whether in the store,
office. shop, factory, on the street or farm, or
in any of the ordinary avocations Of life.
These polices guarantee the payment OF q
accident; OF a stipulated sum per week, from
50 to $50 as indemnity for loss Of time by totally
disabling injury by accident, at an annual cost
of S. to $40 per $1,000. according 70 occupation.
The TRAVELLERS OF HARTF0RD-the
pioneer accident insurance company Of the
country-has. up 10 March /, 1851
Issued oper NINETY THO USAND Policies,
and Paid FOUR HUNDRED AND
FIFTY THO USAND DOL
LARS IN Losses.
Including more than five thousand losses for
non-fatal injury. and seyenty-two total losses
(by death, in which the sum Of S20S, 900 was
realized for less than Sl2OO received in pre-
miums.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-23
ACCIDENT DEPARTMENT.

ENERAL ACCIDENT POLICIES ARE
VI written for Ally term frsm one month to
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A FIRsT-cLAss HOTEL OR NONE.
ID. BRYSON,

CUBsORIBE FOR THE Pl BLIQ LkpgkRy
- which is the CHEAPEST oaily puohanea
IL The State Of Tennessee.
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Displayed advertisements will be charged ac-
cordng to the SPACE occupied, at above rates
there being twelve lines of solid type to the
inch.
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cents For line for each insertion.
Special Notices inserted for ten cents per line
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ducements, both as TO rate Of charges and man
ner of displaying their favors.
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If not so marked. they will be inserted for one
month, and charged accordingly.
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serted IN the Public LEDGER as items of news
But anything beyond the mere announceme ent
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tracted and payable on demand.
Hto- All letters whether upon business or
otherwise, must be addressed TO
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Publishers and proprietors.
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL L,
Cor. Front and Jefferson.
The Best the Market Affords,

while esnecial attention will be paid 70 the
general comfort Of the guests. Ny aim u TO
keep
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20
A Specimen of Female Lobbying.

Washington Correspondence Of the Charleston
Mercury.
The system of lobbying claims and
bills through Congress has been shown
up so often by newspaper correspond
ents, that there is little left to write
about in that way. | cannot forbear,
however, to notice very extraordinary
case that came under my observation
during the last session. ,.,,
A certain party had claim for some
thing like 100000. 1t had been hang.
ing on for several years, vibrating be-
tween the House and the Senate, with
SO little prospect of ever getting
successfully through both at the same
session, that the claimant almost de-
SPARED of any relief. Taking hint,
however, in a lucky moment, from the
example of a party similarly situated,
he repaired to one of the larger cities,
and in due course Of time he found an
interesting looking young lady, who un-
dertook the job of getting the bill safely
through, for a contingent fee and some
little necessary money in the meantime.
This modest proposition was, Of course,
accepted, and the twain returned
to Washington, and the agent
set to work to accomplish the object of
her mission. She was observed nearly
every day in the gallery of one house
or the other, paying no attention to
those around her, but watching very
closely the proceedings on the floor. In
a short time the bill was taken up and
passed by the Senate. 1t fingered in the
House awhile, and one day when nobody
was thinking anything about it, Mr.. -
moved to proceed to its consideration.
This was agreed to and in very few
minutes the measure was adopted. This
was all that was necessary. The young
lady had done her work, and believe is
now in the enjoyment of her hard earn
ings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20
United statos Supreme Court Personals.

Washington Correspondence Detroit Post.l
Itis known that Sharkey and Walker,
with their Mississippi injunction case,
are about to explode-or try to-the last
pro.Southern torpedo Within the bar
they sit, couple Of aged and rather able
looking old gentlemen. Sharkey is white
haired and horid complexion--rubicund
even He is much belied, il, old as he
is, wine, women and good living do not
have as much charm for him as when he
was more in his prime, and life was we'll
primed for him. Sharkey lives at Will
lard's, his rooms are headquarters for I'll
elder members of the Lost Cause" and
especially for the fossils, who, before the
war, were recognizable politically by the
label, Pro-slavery Unionists. Since
he retired from the Provisional Govern
ership, Sharkey has been doing a fat
thing in the pardon business and "sieh
like, which his place as member of
Andy's kitchen cabinet enables him to
carry on with profit. Robert Walker is
little man, with bald, broad head
"0ld Isothermal as he used to be called
in Kansas, owing to his extreme riding
Of a hobby relstingto to slavery, which was
to be regulated by the isothermal lines,
has not changed much in his personal
appearance. He is able, set, choleric,
crafty and uncertain
There is Tom Weller, of California,
once we'll known in politics, looking
6ldse. Near by is Senator Cole, an
earnest, strong, somber, faithful face.
Sunset Cox sat near j. Hubley Ashton,
A A Al
United States Coxs face has its usual
look of intellectual craft tempered by
an insincere, sneering wit. Then At
torney General Stanberry attracts atten-
ton. He is thin, respectable, getting
aged, tall man, slightly stoop.shoul-
dered, with courtly air and manners of
the old school. He looks like q cross
between Dombey and Emerson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20
A Romantic Incident.
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a
A singular and rather romantic Incl
dent was related to us yesterday. A
young lady living in Corydon, who had
by life OF dissipation, and prostitution,
lost the respect of the decent portion OF
that community, and who it was also
believed had given birth to negro child,
after finding herself an outcast and an
abandoned woman, resolved to leave the
place where she was Stunned and de.
spissd, and lead in the future life OF
rectitude and Of virtue. She removed
to Ohio For a long time nothing was
heard from her. But finally, an Ohio
paper was received in Corydon, announ-
cling the marriage of this young lady to
Hon. Mr.. =. The paper complimented
the happy bridegroom upon his good for
tune in securing such an accomplished,
handsome wife as Miss -. For awhile
this marriage was the subject of much
gossip in Harrison county. In a few
months, however, it ceased to excite any
interest, and would have been forgotten
entirely, had it not been for visit of the
Mr.. and Mrs - to Corydon. Hus-
band and wife took the stage for Corydon
at New Albany, and seemed to enjoy
themselves very much in each other s
society during the ride. At Corydon
the stage stopped at the hotel, and they
got out, the husband requesting a nice
room. The landlord, who recognized
in the wife the abandoned woman
of Corydon in other days, refused
to give them a room. Husband de-
manded an explanation, and the blunt
old landlord gave it to him BY relating a
history of his wife's career ia Corydon.
After this the husband was not so anx-
ious for room, but took the next con-
veyance out of Corydon, leaving that
village and his wife behind Since then
he has not been heard from in Corydon.
The wife, finding herself abandoned by
her husband, again gave way to the
tempter, and is now a heart broken, de-
graded woman. We have given no names,
aud have related the story as told us by
a gentleman who claims TO know that it
is true.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20

or ten musketeers; his Johanna men
were resting with their loads far
in the rear. The Matte instantly
came on 10 fight There was no
parley, no avoidance Of the combat.
They came on with rush, with war cries,
rattling their shields with their spears.
As Livingston and his party raised their
pieces the onset for a moment was
checked. Livingston fred and two
Zulus were shot dead. His boys fired,
but their aim was harmless. He was in
the act OF reloading when two Mafites
leaped upon him through the smoke.
There was no resistance, there could be
none; one axe cut from behind put him
out Of life. He fell, and bis terror stricken
escort fed One Of the fugitives escaped,
and he tells the tale--Ali Moosa, chief of
his escort Of porters.
One blow killed DR.. Livingstone out
right He had no other wound but this
terrible cash. From the description it
must have gone through the neck aud
spine up to the throat in front. 1t had
nearly decapitated him. Death came
mercifully in its suddenness The Ma
fte had respected him when dead, for he
was stripped only Of his outer clothing
A grave was dug with sticks and the
body buried
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20
How Mr.. psyis Passes His Time.

A Fortress Monroe dispatch, dated
April 9th, contains tie following:
Professor Thomas Chenoweth, of Bal.
timore, has been giving lessons in paint.
ing TO Mr.. Davis, and his sister.in. law,
Miss Howell, in Fortress Monroe. Du-
ring the progress Of his lessons Prof
Chenoweth had an excellent opportunity
of conyersing with the ex President. In
the conversation Mr.. Davis remarked
that he had no reason for complaint in
what appeared to be TIE unjustly strict
measures adopted by the Government to
prevent his escape from confinement,
and that he entertained toward the Off
GERS of the fort the kndest feelings Of re-
spect They had been ever ready and
willing 10 promote his comfort, and had
always exhibited due sympathy for him
self and family. As to his trial he ex-
pressed no opinion he was in the hands
Of the Government and patiently awaited
that decision which would either place
him ia release or before the court of jus.
tiee. D..
His continued imprisonment he char
acterized as unjust and brutal, and a
stain on the Northern Government, in
thus singing out from so many others
equally as guilty, man who, by the will
Of the Southern people, had been elected
to the chief Office of the Confederacy.
The Connecticut election was one, he
said, which that State could be well proud
OF, as it appeared to him to be the turn
ing point in that political struggle which
was causing so much suffering in the
land. 1t would have great effect on
the political balance of power and on
succeeding elections; its influence would
doubtless be eRergetically exercised and
proportionately received.
y Heappeared in good spirits and health,
and eyinced keen perception and in.
terest in Professor Chenoweth's s instruc
tons and improvements in oil and water
color painting. Mr.. Davis conversed on
various other topics, and showed per-
feet acquaintance with all the great ques-
tions which are agitating the different
portions of the globe Although he con-
sidered the immediate prospects of his
release or trial not definitely settled, yet
he was not without hope that his counsel
would be able to force the Government
to use definite measures when the next
term of the District Court was held in
may
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20
No. 100 Main street, between Washington
and Poplar streets.

A FINE STOCK OF WATCHES, CLOCKS
n and jewelry always ON hands also largo
variety of spectacles and eyeglasses, sultaole
Tor alI ages. All werk in my line repaired IN
Grst-ciass style and warranted. Give me a trial
and YOU will be satisfied. Charges moderate;
Ia suit the times. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20

snakes. and by means Of those arts pc
culiar to the half savage race, enticed
them to the neighborhood of the house.
He then informed Lis master that he had
reason to believe that there was ven
omous reptile in the neighborhood. A
reward was offered for its destruction,
which was gained by the negro himself,
who killed the female snake the follow
ing morning His courage and devotion
were highly complimented by the plan.
ter, and an additional reward given by
the daughter Of the planter.
The moment the negro was unobseryed
he set to work to complete his plans. He
dragged the bedy Of the dead snake
along the ground, through the house into
the young lady's bedroom, and allowed
it to remain for some few minutes be.
tween the sheets on the bed. This done,
he concealed the snake about his body
and carried il to distance. oa r
Night came, and the surviving snake
began to seek its mate. The scent was
still on the ground, and the reptile fol
lowed it up to the door, and then glided
across the hall to the chamber of the
planters daughter. The trail was quite
warm the snake worked its way beneath
the coverlet to the place where the other
had been; and when the unfortunate
girl moved her hand in her sleep to brush
il from her neck, the fangs Of the en-.
ragged reptile we're instantly buried in
her throat. The deep sleep produced by
sultry heat was upon her, and she
awoke no more. When the parents
visited their child in the morning, an
offensive, putrid mass of corruption, 10
which they could hardly recognize the
loved countenance, was all that met their
gaze.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Postofioe at Memphis,
Tenn, Friday, April 10, 1857.

Published in the daily newspaper having tho
LARGEST CIRCULATION in the circuit Of
the Memphis Postoitice.
10 obtain any Of these letters, the applicant
must call for " Advertised Letters" give tho
date of the list and pay one cent for advertising;
If not called tor within one month, they will
be sent 10 the Dead Letter Office.
Place the postage stamp on the upper right
hand corner. and leave space between tho stamp
and direction for post-marking without inter
fering with the writing.
N. B." A request for the return Of letter
to the writer, il unclaimed within thirty days
or less, written or printed, with the writer Z
name, postofhce and State across the left.hand
end Of the envelope, on the face side, VIII be
complied with at the usual prepaid rate, OF
postage, payable when the letter is delivered to
the writer. "--Sec. 2S, Law of 1868. =,
Letters addressed to street and number VIII
be delivered free by carriers.
be- Office hours from "a am. to Bpm. Sun
ays from . TO 10 o'clock am.
-, ROBERT G. GIST. Postmaster.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20
Gov DR.. Iirinrrtone v,, Killsa

Official information Of the death OF
DR. Livingstone has been received at
the British Foreign Office. BE was slain
during a sudden aud unprOvOked en-
counter with the Zulus With an escort
reduced to twenty he had reached a
station named Kampunda, and was
pushing westward or nOrthWestEard into
dangerous ground, when between Ma
rengo and Maklisoors a band OF impla-
cable savages stopped the way, a mixed
herd Of Znlus or Matte and Nyassa folk.
Ths Nyassa folk were armed with bow
and arrow. The Zulus with the tradi-
tionAl shield. broad-blsded spears and
axes With Livingstone there were mise
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20
Tale ofa Rattlssuake.

During the summer months rattle.
SNAKES geueraliy go aDOOs in pairs, so
that If one is killed the hunter had best
look out for another. This habit is not
confined to the rattlesnake. Most ven
omous species observe thes rule. A
negro slave in ST. Domingo once took
advantage Of Il TO perpetrate most
foul crime. The negro had joiRed a
conspiracy 70 revolt, but being suspected
Of lukewarmpess in the cause, was com
manded to destroy his masters only
daughter, ss proof Of bis zeal, or suffer
death himself The rascal accomplished
the deed without attracting the least
suspicion towards himself BE discov-
cred the haunts Of q pair Of deadly
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Cor. Front and Jefferson.
The Best the Market Affords,
A FIRST CLASS HOTEL OR NoNE
Proprietor.

|34-59 Proprietor.
lHAVING MADE SUGGESTION To The
IL County Court of Shelby county, Tenn, OF
the insolvency Of the estate Of =. q; Athins,
deceased. notices hereby given for al persons
bavinr claims against said estate to anuear be-
tore the County Court Clerk and Gle the same.
authenticated in the manner prescribed ~ law /:
sn,- Slain not ficd on or before said day. or
before an approximation Of the fuuds qf sad
estate i made. shall Be forever barred. both m
Law and equity. Done by order oi nc tcuniy
JOHN VI. TODD.
las-gl AdniinisirafoT-
'GUBSCRIBK FOR THE PUBLIC Ledger,
- which is the CHEAPEST daily puoisneo
in The state Of Tennessee.
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Ben Woods Advice to James Gordon Ben


On several occasions the Herald has
undertaken to make our amusements
and bank accounts the theme for com
ment, that unscrupulous journal having
no regard for the decencies of private
life. This license must be ended, at least
so far as we are concerned.
Either in politics or journalism, we
hold ourselves open to the discussions of
friends or adversaries, but where matters
Of individual and personal interests only
are involved, we must be protected If
such protection can not be secured BY
the ordinary principles and practices
recognized by honorable men-and we
confess that we apprehend that it can
not-a remedy must. be found in apply
ing means which will, perhaps, show that
even the hide of the rhinOceros has a
vulnerable spot
Therefore, contrary to our disposition
and taste, on the very FIRST renewal of
Benefits interference with our private
acts, we shall commence such an expo
sitiou of his private affairs as will tend,
we believe, to put stop to his reckless
disregard of the decencies Of life. Our
apology for adopting such course must
be discerned in the fact that there is no
other weapon for protection and defense
that will avail with such a combatant.
That there are vulnerable points which
may be reached viii be made evident
upon the first provocation. Meanwhile
we hold up the caution to Bennett, who
well knows that we never pledge our
word even to an adversary, without keep
ing il fully and to the strict letter of our
promise. We mean precisely what We
have promised. To a word, the Herald
must cease to give our supposed private
acts publicity, or we will follow its ex-
ample so far as Benneits private affairs
are involved, with all earnestness.
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EOREIGN LIST.
RALEIGH PROGRESS
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

DAlL1 AND hEEhLl'
]. julius Guthrie, Jr., Editor and PrOp'r.
THE OLDEST DAILY. IN RALEIGH.
i and the cheapest and best paper in the
State. That it is a Journal the people of
North Carolina most desire and appreciate, is
fully evinced by its rapidly increasing circula-
lation. 1t contains all matters of importance,
News and Miscellany; is independent in its
politics; bold and fearless in its expression Of
views on State and National diplomacy; swayed
by no party or popular prejudice; has some-
thing every day interesting to all classes Of the
community. and that will make it an acceptable
aud agreeable visitor in the Family Circle, the
Private BOudoir, the Counting Room. the Store,
the Workshop. and the Sanctum Of the Student.
1t deYotes a large portion of its space to Agri-
culture and Mechanics, as well as to Science
and Light Literature. 1t is classic in its style
and regiousy moral in its tone. In fact. 1t is
a newspaper that should be read by every one.
Daily. per annum, 81; Weekly per annum,
49, Advertisements inserted on reasonable
terms. eod-69
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20

IA The people Of the United States
have generally supposed that the day Of
military commissions for trials Of civil
ians had passed BY. This is not the case,
however, for it is announced that a mill
tary commission, trying citizens, is nov
being held at Fortress Monroe, th0ugh
how il can be legally held. after the Su-
preme Court decision 70 the contrary, is
not explained.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-20

TONES MRS5
O Jones s j
James Miss i
Jones Miss M
Jackson Miss NJ (eoD
Jones Mrs S
johnson Mrs
johnson Eliza (coD
Johnes NJ A
Jackson Miss e +
Jones Car (coD
KURNREN MISS ]
IN Krogers Mrs S A
Kliest Mrs N p
Kelly Mrs V @
Keller Mrs L
Healing Mrs l. Nj
Kennedy Mrs A
Kaufman Bertha
Keen Charlotte tcOD
L USHER MARY j
LLunsford Mrs 5
Lane Mary (coD
Lincoln Mrs NJ
Ligop Mrs ID
Lumpkin Sarah (coD
Lee Miss B
Lemag Mrs NJ
Lane Mrs j (cOD
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lUNG B YarbOraughAJ Young G E

INITIALS. ... ....
| Colored Baptist Church--3 4at
| Proprietor Charleston House
Proprietor Rolling Mills
Debtor ..-
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nT There is one thing q burglar cant
do. BE cant stand on the ground and
rob a balloon a mile high.