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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-07-25
ELECTION NOTICE.

DpRsUANT TO A PROCLAMATION OF
L VIM. G. Brownlow, Governor of Tonnes
see. dated Estate of Tennessee. Executive
Department, Nashville, July 5, 1867" and the
Laws of the State, / do hereby appoint, the
following named persons judges and Clerks OF
Election in the several Districts aud Wards OF
Shelby county, for the election to be held on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-07-25

BY TELEG RAPH.
Latest TO Noon To-day.
Important News from England
Another Garlbaldl Sensation
Political Amnesty In Hayti
Two Fenian Prisoners Insane
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Tha Incubus of a Great Name,

Many man who might otherwise arise
to a possible degree of eminence is often
borne down by the weight of a great
name. One of the most lamentable in.
stances of this fact, is the case of Isaac
Newton, the chief of the Agriculture Blu.
reau, who used to make good ice cream
in Philadelphia, but who is now expected
to rival his great namesake in his phile-
sophical attainments. We have hereto.
fore fully described his fitness for the
position he occupies, but malicious
Washington correspondent relates the
following anecdotes in connection with
the old gentleman which are too illus.
trative to be lost:
The other day he was riding up from
the Capitol in the avenue cars, when one
of the party of gentlemen who ccompa-
MED him remarked that a ladyaopposite
was so dark that he thought she must be
a quadroon. Sir Isaac, ready to exhibit
his acquaintance with ethnology, replied
with considerable vivacity No, sir, you
are mistaken; she must be an octsgon." q"
A few months ago the Commissioner
presented increased estimates for his de-
partment, and was in consequence sum-
moned before the Committee on Appro-
priations to give evidence concerning
the nature of this large expenditure.
One of the first questions the chairman
asked was, Mr.. Newton, explain to
the committee what your Bureau is do.
iug for the interests of agriculture, to
necessitate this increased appropria-
ton" "Why," replied Sir Isaac, " we
want to improve the breed of sheep
will do twill do it, sir; we have just
ordered a half-dozen hydraulic rams
from Germany"
A splendid pheasant-so rare in this
country-was received from England
last week by the Department Sir Isaac
felt natural pride on being the recipi-
ent of such bird, and stroking down its
beautiful plumage, and turning his be-
nign aspect on the clerks surrounding
him, naively and appreeiatingly re-
marked "What beautiful foliage he
has. "
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il the establishment last sacrificed to the
flames will be rebuilt on the same site.
The owners Of the property had contem-
plated appropriating the ground to bust
ness needs at the expiration Of the
present lease (September, 1862 and
the management had pretty nearly de-
cided to locate in a neighborhood mere
accessible to their patrons, the bulk OF
whom reside above Union square. II is
reasonable to suppose, therefore, that q
new theater will be contracted for a
mile or so above the now smoudering
ruins, provided the management can
secure desirable location.
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a Climate Where Consumptives are said to
Obtain Certain Relief


From the Philadelphia Ledger.l
Did it occur to the company which
proposes to run regular steamers up the
Amazon from Para, for a distance of
2500 miles from its mouth, that it will
be able to transport passengers direct
into the inland valley Of Jauja, where
the consumptive will obtain restoration
of health and a cure of a too generally
incurable disease? The voyage, though
long, may be made almost without
changing vessels, and will be found
neither tedious nor debilitating. twill
introduce travellers into some OF the
most magnificent scenery in the world.
1t has been known to the natives from
time immemorial, that a removal of con-
sumptive patients, even in the stage of
we'll marked liberation and cavities in
the lungs, to the valley of Jauja, at a
hight of ten thousand feet above the sea,
was followed by an almost invariable
suspension of the disease. This fact is
corroborated by the experience of the
physicians Of Peru at the present time.
From the statistics of Lima, published
in 1858, it appears that nearly eighty
per cent. of the cases Of consumption
sent to the Jauja valley are cured.
So forcibly has this fact been brought
before the Peruvian Government, that
it has established in this valley mill
tary hospital for consumptive patients,
and especially for native Indian soldiers,
who in the capital (Lima) are singuarly
prone to phtihisis. 0fthe whole annual
mortality Of that city no less than nearly
twenty.four per cent is sttribSted TO
consumption. On the sea coast OF Peru,
as on that Of the Gulf Of Mexico, in.
cipient tubercular consumption is one of
the commonest pulmonary diseases A
share Of the curative power of Jsuja
valley may be attributed to the Influence
exerted on the mind and nervous system
generally by its scenery and associa-
tons but, after making all allowances
for these causes, the results, as reported,
are truly wonderful Rain Of four
months in the year makes up for the
drv season of eight months in the year,
and serves to fertilize the land and
yields the happy inhabitants more food
than they require. An influx of German,
English and American visitors and
settlers would drive these people to do
something more than give up the eight
dry months to amusements and feasting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-03

On II our people had staked their credit
and their hopes, and the investment has
proved an utter loss Not only will the
crops and stock Of thousands Of our citi-
zens be lost, but they will be driven from
.heir homes and subjected to swamp
fevers and other ailments which will
greatly add to the burden Of their mise
ries.
But il is not alone from Grand Levee
that the threat of general overflow
comes In no portion of the State are
the levees of sufficient solidity and
weight to resist the unusual pressure to
which they are now subjected. Every
where the river threatens to. overleap or
thrust aside the narrow confining walls
of earth through which men in effect
have said "Thus far shalt thou go and
no farther, and here shall thy proud
waves be stayed! The might Of the
Mississippi is well known. When the
proud river marks out for itself new
dynamic laws and seeks fresh channels
Of escape for its conhuent waters, it is
no easy matter to bring it back into its
old lines and limits OF restraint Such
is its position at present. A month
earlier than usual the waters have at
tanned an unusual hight-one never
before known at this season of the year
and from all quarters come cries OF
melting SHOWS and still greater floods.
1t is now quite evident that with the
breaking up of our old plantation sys'
TEN which virtually made every riparian
proprietor and planter an oyerseer OF
the levees on which his success in life
depended, we have no sufficient combi-
nation of local interests left to afford
our people adequate protection from the
danger of annual foods Unless COM
prehensive national plan be adopted we
greatly fear that the Father of Waters
will be left master of the situation, and
that much of the rich lowlands of
Louisiana will have to be abandoned to
their old tenants, the alligator and the
gar.-Neso Orleans Times, March 2S.
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The Winter Garden Theator-1ts History.

OF the history of the Winter Garden
Theater, lately destroyed by fire, a New
York paper says;
The Winter Garden, previous to re-
ceiving this last name, has had an
eventful history. AS Tripplers Music
Hail. in 1850, it was the scene of Jul
liens triumphs and Jenny Lind's sue
cesses. In 1854 it was destroyed oy fire,
and on the site was erected second
building devoted to musical perform
ances. Later Miss Laura Keene entered
into possession of it, and as the =" Vari-
cites" it was nightly crowded with en-
thusiastic play. .goers, who shuddered at
the tragedy, and laughed at the comedy
that ultimately was presented there.
Later still the celebrated Burton pur-
schased the property for $l35,0O0. His
occupancy was short and unremunera-
tive, and in 1859 he abdicated in favor
of Mr.. Stuart, who leased the building
for five years at Sl3500 per annum.
Under his auspices, and with Mr. Bour-
cicault as stage manager, the theater be-
came as eminently popular as under
Burton it was unpatronized So soon
as the lease expired, in 1864, Mr.. Stuart
released the building at an annual rent
of $4,000. About this time the now
popular manager, Mr.. Stuart formed an
alliance with Mr.. Edwin Booth, with
whom for a number of years he had been
on terms of intimate friendship. The
alliance thus formed proved remunera-
tive aud happy Que the Winter Gar
den grew into popular favor, until at the
time Of the calamity it was looked upon
as the most fashionable place Of amuse-
ment in the metropolis. The late Shak-
spearian reviyals had rendered i,s stage
vastly famous, and New York will regret
bitterly its so sudden separation from
the Hamlet, the Brutus, and the Shylock
it had to love as it could not but admire.
By this calamity we are for the moment
berei Of the only abode Of the legiu-
male drama, for, under the able and lib
eral management Of Messrs. Booth and
Stuart this theater so signally distauced
competition in the production Of histor-
ical plays that the monopoly Of that i'm
portant line Of business had been Sc
cured 10 It.
The vacancy thus made cannot be
permitted to last, although it is doubtful
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-03
Tho Coming Plood.

The intelligence of an uncomfortable
crevasse in Grand Levee created serious
alarm in this city yesterday. That ere.
vase mus, carry with it fearful lhGd
of desolation. For three years in sue
cession the hopes Of the planters have
been destroyed over broad stretches OF
fertile lands by floods which broke
through the insufficient artificial barriers
raised against them, and the present
overflow threatens to be not less destrue.
tive than either Of those which preceded
H. Il is sad indeed 10 contemplate these
repeated disasters, coming. as they have
done. on the heels Of others scarcely
less serious in their character What
vas left By the ravages Of war the waters
have swep, away, and thousands upon
thousands Of our people. both white and
oolored. must be relieved b. charity or
siarve. The levee which has just broken
vas but recently completed At cost 10
the State Of nearly half a million dollars.
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A Base Fellow Served Right-His Cruel
Treatment of Two Wives.
From the Cincinnati COmmercial.l

From the Cincinnati Commerclal.I
At recent conference of the Pittsburg
Methodist Episcopal Church, at Massail-
Ion, Ohio, Rev. Isaac Aiken was expelled
from the ministry and membership of
that body. The charges upon which the
dismissal was based were investigated
by committee of thirteen ministers, to
whom the matter had been referred
Some six or seven years since, Aiken
was stationed in New Philadelphia, Ohio,
and while living there made his then
wife sign statement (as is now gene
rally believed to be false) that she had
acted in an improper and imprudent
manner with another man (the family
physician). In a short time he ingra.
tiated himself into the COED graces of
the family of the attorney, Hon. j. G.
Hance, of that place, and in a few
months afterwards was united in mar
riage to one of Mr.. Hance's excellent
and accomplished daughters. Hs con-
tinued his regular work in the ministry
for year or two afterward, until he saw
an opportunity to make more money by
becoming an agent for the Freedmen s
Bureau. This business he continued in
until last spring, when, seeing that it
was about played out, he commenced
engaging in secular business, and taking
the pastoral charge o: congregation
that had seeded from their regular
charge. Some time during last fall, he
asked his wife, aswe have been informed,
if she thought her father would cash a
note of his for $4,000. She replied that
she did not think he would. From that
time until December, he began a system
of torture to his wife, and under the
threat of DEATH he forced her to sign a
false statement that she had, at some
time previous to their marriage, acted
in an improper manner. Toward the
last of December, he told his wife, as he
was going East, she might, if she chose,
90 home to her fathers. She went, and
remained there for considerable length
of time, expecting every day to hear
from her husband. But no word came.
Her father, seeing the distress of his
child, naturally inquired the cause, when
she informed him what her brute of
husband forced her to sign. Her father
made known to the minister at New
Philadelphia what his daughter had com
municated to him, who Immediately went
and preferred charges against Aiken to
his presiding elder, The charges we're
brought to conference, and after a thor
ough Investigation by select committee
he was expelled.
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AM UnpublishOd AnecdOto Of mad. steven

An Unpublishod Anecdote OF Ihad' Stevens
A prominent member Of the House
was in Washington last Sunday, and had
An interview with Thad. Stevens. In the
course Of the conversation, the great
Commoner complained of the great af.
flictions he endured from the constant
calls Of all sorts of persons, for every
conceivable purpose. II appears that
among late visitors was the distinguished
Robert Dale Owen, who asked and was
granted permission to read letter from
the spirits of Clay, Webster and Stephen
A. Douglas, on the subject of recon.
struction. After the reading, Stevens
was asked what he thought Of their
views. "Well," said Le, present my
compliments to these great defuActs, and
tell them for me, that if they have moth
ing better to offer on that important sub
ject, think that since they died they
have not been in progressive state.
Especially present my compliments to
Douglas, and tell him think he is the
d-st political humbug that was ever
on the face of the earth"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-03
BE NOT DECEIVED.

DEADER, IF YOU HAVE HAD THE SAD
III misfortune 20 contract the accursed dis
ease. known as venerial, In any form. you can
be cured II care not IN What STAGE Il may pre-
sent itself. whether primary, secondary OF ter
tiaryl. without taking one solitary Erain 81
medicine. Amer ten years OF close investiEa-
ton and practical experience, ! an convinced
that internal treatment. for the purpose Of ef-
iecting permanent cure Of syphilitic diseases
Is useless. and. that In a large proportion Of
cases. IL absolutely does more harm than good.
While under my method OF external mcdica-
cation. which Is pleasant and agreeable 20 the
patient. I defy campetition with any other
method known 10 the medical profession, for
speedy and permanent curc-which guarantee
IN all cases. In making this important fact
known % the public. wish % state that am
a regular Practitioner Of medicine that / an
\ Ersduatc Of the Medical Department Of the
University OF Louisville, Ky, and that my
method of treating those diseases has cost years
Of decr study and close observation.
All diseases Of the EaT and kyc treated urcn
the most improved methods.
OFFICE-No,. So Monroe Eirset, between
Respectfully. CIV. Mcleod. n. D.
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mere co lecture. He was born in Nor
wich, in this State, in January, 1890,
and was apprenticed to an apothecary in
that city, and very troublesome ap-
prentice he was too.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

ny VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST EX-
Is ecuted to me on the 26th day Of June. 1866
by W. 0. Loaand. and duly registered in the
Registers office of Shelby county. Tennessee
in Record Book No. Sc, Part1st, Pages 6O9, 6l(
and Gil, TO which reference is hereby made
for tho purpose of paying the debt therein
seeured--I will on
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Ranhdict Arnold-A Relic.

The New Haven Palladium says
We have the original sign that used to
hang out over the store of Benedict Ar
mold, when he traded on Water street in
this city, and we present below a copy OF
it, as near sign can be copied on pa
per. 1t is ABOUT three and half feet
long, and two and a half broad. The
sign is black and the letters look at irst
glance as if put on with yellow paint, but
on close inspection they are discovered
to be gilt.
The sign was found some time since in
the garret Of the house in which Arnold
lived (opposite his siore), and is nov
the property Of Jacob I. Hotehkiss, who
has permitted it to be deposited in the
Museum. We have followed the style,
proportions and pointing Of the letters
on the sign very nearly. There was one
peculiarity, however, that We could not
we'll initiate, viz the dots Of the is in
the motto, which on the sign are inverted
commas instead Of mere dots. 1t will be
seen that there is no point between the
name and the occupation. Both sides
of the sign are almost precisely alike.
The motto "Sibi Totigue, is translated
thus: "For himself the whole, ="
or "for all" The first sentence is most
decidedly appropriate for the man, who
was for himself in all things.
B. ARNOLD DRUGGIsr,
Book Seller, &c-
FROM LONDON.
Sibi Totique.
When Arnold was in London ws are
ut this moment unable TO tell be was
engaged when here in the trade Of horses
and mules to the West ladies, aud It is
probable that his visit to London was
while he was on business, though that is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-03
"THE WEEKLY PANOLA STAR" I"
i published every Saturday. at
PANOLA. MISS.
by II. :. WARD & co

AND OFFERS SUPERIOR INDUCE
10 trade OF North Mississippi, which = almost
errlurively transacted with Memphis. Inc
country in which THE STAR chiefly cireuiaies
i not reached By any other aofefii-ine ~ ~
rofed hv shrerd business men. I've daly
aims frou Memphis arrive and depart rega-
iafiy. giving IN The facilities uecef afy iof ine
frrr.arfion n business with the richest section
- ,-,,--fr- thsf tradcs with Memphis.
fS-"-- M. s. WARD 4 CO.,
-9-c-5 pan0ln, Miss.
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DIR. c. sPIEGEL,

GRADUATE OF THE BEST MEDICAL
VI schools Of Europe and the United States,
and memker of the principal medical societies
in the those countries, has practicea medicine
in Memphis for the last thirteen years, and
continues to offer his professional services to
the public, in the treatment Of all forms of dis
eass upon the most improved European meth
ods. My vast collections Of rare medicines and
surgical instruments, with a lifelong expe-
rience in their administration and use, warrants
me in claiming superiority over the more or
dinsry method of treating diseases, such as
Cancer and tumors Of every description,
which / cure by Constitutional treat
ment exclusively. no operation per-
formed by the knife. Diseases Of the Eye,
Ear and Skin, Consumption and Bronchitis,
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Scrofua, Syphilis,
Structure, Gleet. Gravel, Piles, Dropsy. Fisiula
in ano; in short all Chronic Diseases, gring
especial attention TO Female Diseases Of
every description. I am always ready at ali
times TO consult with irst-clRss Physicians.
either by letter OF in person, upon all diseases
pertaining to Medicine and Surgery. Medicine
sent by express to all parts Of the world, when
desired.
OFFICE-No. S3, south side Monroe. be-
tween Main ard Second streets. Memphis.
Residence No go Union street 67
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-03
SPECTACLES,

The best artificial aid to the human vision ever
invented, which can be obtained at his office.
His Glasses last n number of years without
changing. lie gives great relief TO patients
VIII have suffered from defective vision for any
number Of years. These Spectacles are scien-
tifcally adjusted to every case of defective
sight with unerring accuracy, whether arising
from age, disease, strain, oyerwork or prema-
ture decay, by DR.. NJ. Berndardt on new and
exact principal, entirely his ewn, which has
seldom failed to be correct.
His certificates are indorsed by the Medical
Faculty and Clergy of Memphis, Tenn, and of
every other city that he has visited; and is in
troduced into our community by the following
distinguished gentlemen
A. K. Taylor, NJ. D.
John R. Frayser, M. D.
E. Miles Willett, M. D., l4 Adams street.
John Pitman, NJ. d,
Il. 3. Hopson, NJ. D.
George R. Grant, NJ. d.
Rev. Mr.. J. o. stedmaH.
Rev. Mr.. George White. Calvary Church.
C. A. Davis, Pastor Cum. Pres. Church.
Rev. Mr.. T. D. Witherspoon.
N. D. Lilly, 0.S. D.
DR.. H. s. Ford, D. D.
DR.. Z. W. Creighton.
DR.. Irvine, 4Ol Shelby st.
Testimonials may be seen at the Office of DR..
men of the country.
Office Hours From am. to 5Ip.m.
OVERTON HOTEL.
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere. DR..
BERNHARDr will be able to remain here but
short time only. 2l-46
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TINKUST SALE.-By virtue Of Deed Of Trusl
eTeeuted BY VIM. Farris to mo. as Trustee.
On the Sth day Of January, A. ID. 1861, for the
purpose Of securing the amount OF the dept
therein specified h. II. D. Connell, recorded in
the Rerister's Office II Shelby county. Iennes-
seS. In book Al, pages go, 2sl and %, will,
on "WEDNESDAY. the oath day Of April. 1851.
between the hours Of i am. and y m, expose
N sale to The highest bidder, for cash. on the
nrenises, the following Froporty A certain
ns1ceI Of LAND in John OvertOn's addition 10
ne eity OF Memphis. contained in three lots.
Eos. lgq, 800 and 3ol. jointly fronting on Clay
line of Sxth street l53lS feet. IL being the same
nronerty conveyed 10 Wm. Farris By John
overton, on the geth day Of May, 1855; The
title Is considered perfect but ! only seii ana
Tsivsd JAS. III. LAWRENCE,
sr.--i "a isg7. [45l Trustee.
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Every patron obtains Watch by this ar
rapgemerl, costing but So while it may be
worth $3.50. No partiality shown.
Mcssrs. ]. Hickling & Co.'s Great American
Watch Co., New York City. wish to immedi-
atoly dispose of the above magnificent stock.
Certificates, naming articles, are placed in
sealed envelopes. Holders are entitled to the
articles named on their certificates, upon pay
ment Of Ten Dollars, whether It be Watch
worth $3.50 or one worth less. The return Of
any Of our certificates entities you to the article
named thereon, upon payment. irrespective OF
its worth, and as no article valued less than
$40 is named on any certificate, it will at once
be seen that this is no lottery, but straight-
forward legitimate transaction, which may be
participated in even by the most fastidious!
single certificate will be sent by mail. post
maid, upon receipt of 25oents, five for 81, eleven
for 50, thirty-thre and an elegant premium
FOR IS, sixty-six and more valuable premium
for $40, one hundred and most superb Watch
for Sl5 To agents or those wishing employ
ment, this is a rare opportunity. Its legiu-
mateiy conducted business, duly authorized by
the Government, and open to the most careful
scrutiny. Try Us
j. HICKLING & CO.,
14g Broadway, near p. o.,
A0 City of New York.