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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
THE EVE OF BATTLE.

The eve of the battle had come-that
hour which best attunes the soldier s
heart to sympathy and devotion; and
many associations contributed to render
that one more than usually impressive.
1t was at once the season of full moon
and perpetual twilight, and the sultry
glare of day was succeeded by chastened
yet abundant radiance that at once
soothes and spiritualizes; and, above all,
it was the Sabbath eve, which, more
than any other, awakens the sacred
memories Of love, home and kindred
The crest of Kilcommodon, studded from
end to end with the white tents of the
soldiers stood out in its isolation like a
city of silver, while the castles of Urra-
chreo and AughFim on the front, and the
churches of Kilcommodon and Kilconel
in the rear seemed as sentinels of
the place, and carried back the
mind to the ages of faith aud chiyalry.
Nor was the scene passing throughout
the enoampment less characteristic of
the time aud the event From sunset
until the hours that precede the dawn
the chaplains of the army knew no
repose; the voice Of prayer arose on all
hands, and the soldiers approached the
confessional to prepare for the great
sacrifice of the Mass, by which the
human ordeal Of the morrow was TO be
inaugurated Toward morning heavy
clouds obscured the moon and darkness
deepened over hill and valley, until all
became as drear and dismal as 1t had
before been full of grandeur and celestial
Notwithstanding was heard but the
challenge of the seniinels on their
rounds, and the occasional neigh of the
war-horse; and nothing seen but the
distant watch fires, where the pickets on
the eastern hills kept watch above the
camp of the enemy.
How commendablc is the spirit Of
religion on such occasions History,
sacred and profane, delights to record
this manifestation of the divinity in
man. The Israeliies never Joined battle
without Offering sacrifice, aud even the
pagan nation always propitiated their
god on the eve Of battle. Aud yet We
fud this instance Of it in the Irish people
made a subject Of the lowest ribaldry,
even By the reverend historian Of Viii
liam's army. Without, however, enter
ing on a disquisitiOn as 10 the efficacy Of
prayer, or what providence, OF good or
evil directs the destiny OF nations, a
precedent in point may not be consid-
cred Inappropriate.
The Battle Of Hastings was 10 England
What that OF Aughrim was 10 Ireland
Each established a new dynasty, and
each accomplished the subjugation Of
the native race. That of the Saxon vas
bot the work Of a day; that Of the Irish
wss an incessant warfare OF centuries.
The one was the extinction of Thames
aud Hspisrchs; the other Of ehieftsins
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

B9~ A Washington telegram to the
Louisville Courier says Thad. Stevens is
really in a more feeble condition than
has been made public His address was
prepared under these circumstances
The gist of it, which is to impose negro
suffrage on all the States, by legislative
enactment, revives the topic of discus
sion. 1t is unfavorably received by the
Conservative, Republicans, who, looking
to party interests, regard it as fire.
brand, but they fear its author. Thad. S
proposition to annex Hsyti is considered
A huge Joke.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

B6 Ex-Governor Graham, of North
Carolina, has written another letter ad
vising the people to abstain from voting
on the convention question, and there
fore defeat it. He does not think this
will thereby incur additional pains and
penalties, for he says Congress has pre-
vided none except a continuance of
military government in our case; and
individuals who brandish threats over
our heads in the event Of Hon eompli-
ance, have given no assurance of restora-
,ion to equality with themselves, If we
abandon our own judgments and con-
form TO theirs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

RA- A distinguished gentleman who
has been in Washington several weeks IN
confidential intercourse with the Presi-
dent, expressed the opinion that it was
improbable that there would be any
material change made in the officers OF
the Cabinet or otherwise BE said the
President seemed to be under some
mysterious influence, which deferred him
from any positive course Of action, such
as would meet the expectations Of
Johnsop,R true friends. Your CORE
spondent adds that il is believed by
many the whole cause Of the Presidents
inaclion is an iudispOsition to throw
himself into the hands ofthe Democracy,
bat intending. Il possible, to head a
conservative party Of bic oEn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
Increase of the Democratic Vote in Ohio.

Increase Of the Democratic Vote in Ohio.
Judge Thurman's vote in the State is
240,622. This is not only 27,0l6 more
than were ever given to any Democratic
candidate for any Office in the State, but
only one of the Governors elected in this
State, prior to the present election,
received a larger vote. Judge Thurman S
vote is s0,054 larger than the vote which
elected S p Chase Governor in 1857.
1t is 56,O65 larger than the vote which
elected William Dennison, jr., Governor
in 1859 1t is 80 625 larger than the
vote which elected David Todd Governor
in 1861. II is only 47,752 less than the
fraudulent vote which elected Brough
Governor by lO0,sS2 in 1868. 1t is
l6,9S9 larger than the vote which elected
General Cox Governor in 1865, by a
majority of 29,936, aud it is Sc, ,3O7
larger than the vote which, in 1862,
elected the Democratic candidate for
Secretary of State by $3.50 majority
Ohio Statesman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

BeA. The number of "the strongest
men in the world is multiplying. In
addition to the recently resuscitated DR..
Winship, there is modern Hercules
named Ambrose Butts, in Ohio, who has
been challenged by Sampson of New
York to lift for purse of two thousand
dollara
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

ray The latest ballet at Paris is
Adam and Eve in Eden" which en-
ables the artistes to dress as little as
possible. The principal scenes are be-
fore the fall, and the dancers conse-
quently appear in summer costume.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

B6r At Shell Mound, near Nashville,
on Wednesday, Polk Caphus, said to
have been man of bad character, was
shot dead by Thomas Stewart. An old
anmosity was the cause of the tragedy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

BA. 1t is understood that Governor
Fletcher has determined to call an extra
session of the Missouri Legislature in
November.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

B0- 1t is thought the sale of the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad will be decided on.
There are two bidders for it, the Penn
sylvania Central and a company of ST.
Louis capitalists. -. =
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

nA. 1t is estimated that if all the col
ored people in the Union will subscribe
FIVE cents each to the widow Lincoln
fund.- that impoverished lady will have
5000 600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

HeA. The fox hunters of East Feliciana,
La, recently, after gallant chase, treed
their game, who, ascending some thirty
feet to the first limb, phil sophically
awaited his fate. He was ingloriously
shot, when the still more inglorious dis
covery was made that Reynard had lost
his brush-in fact, that he was bobtail
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

BeA. John G. Fremont is entitled to
the credit of being the first man in the
United States not generally regarded as
a fool who parted his hair in the middle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
InsOIvent Notice.

HAVING SUGGESTED THE INsOL-
j rtucy Of he oftafc Of A. r. Mar. de-
ased, notice is hercbr given al parties having
1irns against said estate 90 Gle them, duly nu-
enticatei, with the clerk of the County ucuri
HAYWOOD county. Ieunessce, on OF before
= an dav Of Mareh. 19is. or they viii be ior-
er barred. W. 7. b1Ahcs ham y,
sent. 9, ltG7. oaH-N
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
Have For Sale

Have For ssaIe---
25 MIIBURNE,s CELEBRATED IRON
AXLE WAGONS.
25 MILBURNE's CELEBRATED THIN
BLB-SKEIN WAG0NS-oyer 300 sold in
Memphis; all warranted for " months,
and only $l2 so damages claimed for break
age.
so CARVER GINS. from 40 to so saws. wood
and iron frame.
IS ToDD's- IMPROVED BULLOCK COT
TON PRESSES-double geared and to
work BY crank. Two men can make 500
pound bale.
10 ToDD'S IMPROVED HORSE POWERS,
for running Gins and Grist Mills-the finest
power made.
JAMES TODD STATIONARY ENGINES,
Of all slzes-from 20 to i0O-horse power.
ToDDs planning MILLS AND WOOD
WORKING MACHINERY. of all kinds,
furnished at short notice.
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES, of all sizes,
from4 to SO-horse power.
STATIONARY ENGINES, of all sizes, from
20 to S0-horse power.
SINGLE AND DOUBLE SAW MILLS
Ioddsa ana other makes.
GIN SEDIMENTS. for 10 and 70 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 aow to the trade).
100 NESTS CEDAR TUBS Cow to the trade).
10 BUCKEYE CIDER PRESSES, to close
consignment.
1lOAND u HORSE POWER PORTABLE
ENGINE, secondhand. low for cash-Inust
be sold.
l6H0RsE POWER. secondhand. cheap.
l25 HORSE POWER STATIONARY EN-
CINE and SAW-MILL-all complete-can
be bought low.
$50 SAW and 26O SAW GINS Cbut little used)
low for cash.
DANIELS planning MACHINE-cuts
81 inches wide and 25 feet long-can be had
at a bargain.
PL0WS Of all kinds:
FEED CUTTERS;
CORNISH ELLERS:
THRESHING MACHINES;
REAPERS AND MOWERS;
LATH MACHINES;
WHEAT DRILLS;
LILIES FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES
DEERING COTTON PRESSES;
COTTON PLANTERS
COTTON SCRAPERS;
COTTON SWEEPERS;
CULTIVAT0RS;
CORN PLANTERS:
SHINGLB MACHINES.
ca WOOD AND IR0N-W0RKING MA
CHINERY, of all kinds, ordered on short
notiee and furnished at manufacturers'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
Notice.

ALLPARTIEs HAVING CLAIMS
n against me will please present the same
) my Attorney, HOWELL Z. JACKSON,
lsq.. who Is authorized to settle and adjust the
.ne for me. w.rr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
uUVs WHtH uUfeu WIth qulnlne,
MERCHANTS AND CLERKS,
MOTHERs AND FATHERS

Who have pale, swarthy, puny, and sickly
children. having little or no appetite, imperfect
digestion, inactive liver, indsposition to play,
but are cross. peeyish and drooping about. with
effeotually restored to the bloom of health. by
giving small doses of the King Of Chills four or
five times a day. Do not forget the name.
81 90. Sold by all Druggists. j, p. DRou-
eooLE 4 Co., Proprietors, 99l Main street,
Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

Every patron obtains a Watch by this ar
raogement, costing but $40. while il may be
worth $1,000. No partially shocnl
Wewish 70 Immediately dispose Of the above
magnificent stock. Certificates, naming the
articles. ere placed in sealed envelopes, and
well mixed. Holders are entitled TO the arti-
cles named on their cartidcats upon payment
of Ten Dollars. whether il be Watch worth
$1,000, or one worth less. The return OF any Of
our certificates entities you to the art Gle named
thereon upon payment irrespective ofits worth,
and as no article valued less than $40 is named
this is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
M EDlcAL,
REDUCTION In PRICE
Standard Remedy, ,

|
| VHfrmC0 OLA a
Standard Remedy.
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE soARorrv
y OF money, and in order 10 place il within
ene reach OF all. We have reduced the prize OF
KING OF CHILLS
To the low price of ONE DOLLAR per Bottle.
Ihls Is the most powerful and certain COM
pUSane ever ,ntESaOs9d or the permanent
Remittent and Bilious Fevers, NeuraIpia''
Dumb Chills, Sun Pain, and all those mnlarious
affections so common throughout the Southern
SSn rs Put Up in large bottles with
does not AFFECT the head. ears or nerves.
WHAT IT CAN DO.
It cIeanses tho Stomach. arouses the 1.-Two,
opens the Bowels. and carries of all Bilious
Matter, ehecting quick and permanent cures,
RADICALS
Who have not become accIimated. and are can-
stantly troubled with Chill or Fever, who are
Bilious and full of Aches, and feel an indispo-
sluon TO 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, fooling with various
mixtures OF the day, and who have no money
TO throw away, could not do better than h
spend One Dollar for the KING OF CITLLN
and be cured Of all forms of Chills, Fever. Etc.
Its taste is pleasant, and it never affect the
head OF ears.
MECHANICS OF MEMPHIS. z y
Your time is money, and why do you continue
with the Chills. Fevers, etc., losing so much Of
your precious time when remedy ia so near at
hand and so cheap. Our remedy builds up the
system, placing Il upon a good foundation,
remodels-by purging the system of all flaws,
and PLACES you on foot with sound timber
Send and procure one bottle, and be perma-
nently cured. Price only One Dollar.
I 3 FARMERS AND PLANTERS
Visiting the city would greatly consult their own
interest by purchasing a supply of this never
iailing hing W ChHs. Much time can be
this medicine uproots tho disease and 20
destroys the cause that IL will not return, az X
does when cured with quuine.
+ 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 the
Bones and Joints, Lassitude, Biiliousness, etc.
when the insignificant sum of One Dollar will
speedily restore you to health yRor and buov-
ancy2 II is pleasant to the taste. produces no
roaring or buzzing In the head. no ringing of
the ears, but acts quickly and effeetually. After
using one bottle you will have no other in your
house.
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
Who have pale, swarthy, puny, and sioklv
children. having little or no appetite. imperfeet
digestion, inactive liver, indisposltion to play.
but are cross, peeyish and drooping about. with
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
YOUR wTFE

Possesses charms in proportion to her health.
and she measures o husbands love by the inte-
rest he eyinces in her welfare while she is sick
Now. If you wish to retain in tact your wiie's
love and Affection undiminshed, and desire
that she regain her health and former beauty.
you should, by all means procure one bottle IL
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS,
A compound that is actually restoring health
TO more sickly females than all other remedies
combined. II only proposes to cure those
Uterine Complaints peculiar to the female sex
1t is indorsed by the medical profession ali
over the country. as \ Is no secret nor patent,
and effects cures bona fde cures after ali 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 ali
over the Southern country, and they can now
confidently rely upon the curative powers of the
English Female Bi tters. 1t arouses. restores
snd regulates. I.s cures are rapid and perma-
nent. II. troubled with painful. suppressed or
irregular Meustruatinn, Mysteries, Leucorrboea
or Whites, Falling Of the Womb, liberation Of
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 is pale, ema-
ciated feeble, liheless, repulsive 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
Bitters.
MARRIED LADIES,
As you value your life, and health, and per-
sonal charms; as you arc 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,
Jet us urge you to y aside your fears and pre-
judices, lin 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 snu
at the idea Of using an article that is adver-
tised, and wo know of many snubbing individ-
uals in this community, and if they had their
way, many OF them would snub all you sickly
females in your graves. Cannot a worthy medi-
cine be advertised? Send Immediately, and
procure bottle Of this powerful Uterine and
General Tonic, and regain your health, strength
and color. Sold by all Druggists.
j. p. DROMGO0LE * CO., Propriotors,
3ql Main street, Mamnhis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
No LOTTERY, but a Straightforward Le-.
gitimate Transaction, 'Ohich may
be participated in eUsn By
he most fdsfidiousl

A single certifcate will be sent by mail, post
paid, upon receiuto o. Is Ger 8, i've for 81 eleven
for s. thirty three and e.egant premium for
s., sixty-six and more valuable premium Z
$40, one hundred aud most superb Watch for
Sl5. To Agents. OF those wishing employment,
this is a rare opportunity. lt i lsritimately
conducted business. duly authorized bF the
Government. ard open 10 the most careful
scrutiny. Try ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

25 ToDD's IMPROVED BULLOCK COT
TON PRESSES-double geared and to
work BY crank. Two men can make SOC
pound bale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

HAVE FOR RENT, ONR HALL OVER
III their store. 25xl50 feet one very large eel
lar. and I've or ak good oficfs az low rent. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

10 ToDD's IMPROVED HORSE POWERS,
for running Gins and Grist Mills--the finest
DoWer made
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
CONSERVATIVES

Who have no time to lose, fooling with various
mixtures OF the day. and who have no money
70 throw away, could not do better than 10
spend One Dollar for the KING OF CHTLLS
fhu s tssts ps safsu Il III a IfrS 9t Vh Fever Etc.
haad or aars SN s-S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02
MECHANICS OF MEMPHIS.

Visiting the city would greatly consult their own
interest by purchasing a supply of this neyer
failing King Of Chiiis. Much time can be-
saved by, curing the Chills Immediately, and
this medicine uproots tho disease and 20
destroys the cause that IL will not return. as Il
does when cured with ouinina ~ ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

in CONSIDERATION OF THE SCARCITY
- n Oh money and In order 70 place Il within
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

so CARVER GINS. from 40 to 50 saws. wood
and iron frame.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-02

SPTORR. ANDERSON & CO., GR0CERs,
y No 40 Main street.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1867-04-11
The Old story.

The indianapolis Herald OF the 25th.
has the following: "a young lady OF
this city, amiablc, intelligent and beau.
tful, was engaged to be married to
'rcspectable' young man, church
member and hypocrite. In al evil
hour she became the victim to his wles
OF this whited scpulchrc, was seduccd
and deserted, Ecr destroyer marrying
another woman. About ten days since.
the unfortunate girl gave birth to an
illegitimatc child and died last Friday.
Her physician says she died Of shame
and grief What must have been tho
feelings of that young man as the fu.
neral cortege of his victim filed slowly
past his residence Did he feel like i
murderer? Did he realize the fact that
the blood Of innocence is upon his
hands? Did he writhe beneath the
scorpion lash Of remorsc, reminding
him Of VOWS toresworn, betrayed trust,
an early grave for beauty, and that ir.
nocent and doubly orphaned child, dis
graced a thousand times moro through
| its fathers bascness than its mothers
sins2 She sleeps beneath the sod.--
| Can he sleep? 2"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1867-04-11
The Home Press.

We clip the following truthful and
sensible article from the Chicago Re.
puJAican, and commend it to the con-
sidcration of our readers: What tells
so readily the standard Of town or
city rs the appearance Of its newspa.
per; and its youth or age caa rs well
be defined by glance at its newspaper
as though a personal observation had
been made. The enterprise Of its cit.
zens is depicted by its advertisements
their liberality by the looks of tho
paper. Some papers show good, sol
id, healthy foundation, plethoric purses
and will to do appearance, generally;
Others show striving to contend with
the grasping thousands around them,
trying to wrench out existence from the
close iistcd community around them.
An occasional metcoric display in its
columns photographic, Of local or Of
editorial, shows what it would do if it
had the means, but caunot continue in
the expensive work until the support
come which ought to be ready granted.
A newspaper is like charch it wants
fostering at the commencement for a
few years, then, rs 4 general thing, it
can walk alone, and reflect credit upon
its location. Take your home paper,
it gives you more news of immediate
interest, than the New York or other
distant city papers; it talks for you
when no others will speak in your IA
vor; when other localities belle you, it
stands up for your rights; you always
have champion in your home paper,
and those WHO stand up for you should
certainly be well sustained. Your in
terests are kindred and equal, rise or
fall together. Therefore it is to your
interest to support your home paper
not srtIigingly, but in y liberal spir-
it, as pleasure, not rs d disagrecabla
duty, as an investment that will amply
repay expenditure.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1867-04-11
EX.PreSi(lcnt Buchanan,

A number prominent men in Penn
sylvania having united in an invitation
to cx-President Buchanan to partake Of
public dinner, the proitcred honor is
declined, partly in Difference to what is
considered the wise example of prcde.
cessors, and also in consideration OF
advanced age. Mr.. Buchanan takes
advantage of the opportunity to vindi
cate his public career in brief letter,
from which We extract as follows:
"You have my cordial thanks for
your opinion "that no responsibility for
the years of blood and sorrow we have
endured rests on me, who tried, in a
moment of terrible exigency, to do my
duty under the Constitution" Pro-
cecding as this does from large num-
Der Of my fellow. citizens, equal in in
telligence, character and patriotism to
any similar number Of gentlemen in the
State, may not, with much confidence,
indulge the hope that you but antici-
pate the general sentiment of future
times3 Under this impression, and
always firmly relying on Divine Provi-
dencc, have borne with tranquil and
contented spirit all the harsh criticisms
which have been published on my olli,
cial conduct throughout the last un-
happy years. Assuming as you do
"the immediate future Of the country
to be full Of peril" you ask me "for
words of council, of conoiliation, and,
il possible, of hope" Consistently
with my self imposed reticencc, l may
say to you, adhere steadily to the Con.
stitution Of your country; exert all
your power and influence in dissemina-
ting and enforcing its general princi-
Piles, by means Of the press, public
speeches, private conversations, and in
every other honorable manner; and
employ the same untiriug elcrgj il *
posing and condeming every departure
from its precepts. Never despair; for
the time will surely come when these
shall triumph and col troll the admins.
tration of the government"