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The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

D At last we are having real, good
old-fashioped Spring weather-the very
Kind cndurable to man and beast-and
made to special orders for the growing
crops, which are improving under the
genial rays of thesun. Rapides expects
more from sugar, cotton, corn and
pumpkin recontruction, than from any
sherman -shellabarger doings that she
expects to fall heir to for the next six
months. Her people think so, nay
know it, and are determined to make
hay while the sun shines come what will
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24


E Render unto the institution the
things that belong to the institution
SO said, more than one hundred years
ago, one VIII Shakespeare; and so say
we now, with an additional tiger for
our glorious institution! Three mails
last week and all nearly up to time.
Bravo old nuisance! En- PEASANT we
must record the fact that one of the
mails that should have left SATURDAY.
evening, being religiously inclined laid
over until Sunday morning after
Church! Very commendable old pet!
N. b. Since this tribute, those fine pack
cts the st Nicholas and Bart Able have
arrived at our wharf and no mail bv
either OF them. To keep up the gain
ing reputation of the institution. they
were shipped on some seventy hour
snail.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

| k.1 mn -----<----.l
a..snu. Inc writer has in his mind son.
vivlu pictures OF tne school-boy-like oroas a''
OF SCARED veterans collecting around n
scuool-1ouse 81 near Dalton (buit bv Ca G'
Os. order lor tnls express purpose) eaps,l. s,.
scanning Sl1, haraee, {, or the aIII vi
SCOUTS iAeht iniantry iactlcs for the les
son annouocea lne Gay previous. Whst
an an eloquent slience when General
la. wouio request "Gentlemen, taks
you. seass' HIS Origaoier generals near.
ese hllh-a quartette OF lleutenants ever,
way WoltDy their noble captain-Coyan
mlla,sPoken ana courteous, every inch
genelel1an anu soidier-tne stately Gran.
ofy, uoty, as large o. o. nearI as Of lame the most
uoDle lype u .1e ieXas soldler-Polk, fths
nePneW OF tne b,snop) handsome, dasSins
anu D.aye, regardless alike OF the lesson %
Tue mlnd ieProol OF MS chief--lastIy, ths
parson -so'dier, Lowry, ne who could pras
~ WIN nls men an nignt, ana next day lead
tnem Wnere the hight was thickest.
we nave heard 1t lntlmated that "Cla.
Dnrnes DIVISION would have made ths
reputation 0. any man that commanded it,
when remark perhaps had some truth 10 il
out " was aiso true that General Cleburna
made ms division what it was. It was his
constant 9 pas !, eoucation OF it, in every depart.
ment OF duty that mainly contributed 70 ;ts
UNIFORM success:
ne instituted, or originated the sec,p.
n <kn
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

1 Emerson Etheridge has been
nominated as the candidate of the
Democratic Conservative party of Ten
nessee for Governor, against the noto-
rious and infamous Brownlow. We
have no doubt the canvass will be one
OF the most noted and desperate in the
annals of Tennessee politics.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

a The Summer scrimmages have
already been inaugurated. Several oc-
cured the past week, entirely. profit
less to the the participants, but added
materially to the Corporation till
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

rem Of the press, have nothing to surren-
der, nobody who trusts me expects me to
pay, and when die, unless some extraor-
dinary streak Of luck comes, shall leave
my debts, as credits to my memory.
Yours, Truly.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

R Old Red is keeping pace to the
music of the weather, and is receding
fast-so fast-that we may soon look
Tor low water, with its accompaniments
OF sand bars, catfish, alligators and the
wheelbarrow feet. Let them gush!
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

TO THE LADIEs.--If you want to
get Hoop Skirts of the latest fash
Ion and Of the best make, call "over
the way" at Benz. Turner's.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

ga- We owe thanks to the Monsoon,
B. L. Hodge No. 2, Bart. Able aud st.
Nicholas for late papers.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

GET THE BEsT.-Duplex Hoop
Skirts, latest style, just received at
Bepj. Turner's, Pineyille, La,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

% Argyle Bitters for sale at
Benz. Turner's General Furnishing
Store in Pineyille.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

neA- Ananias William Henry Harrison
james Andrew jackson Jones is a reg
lstered negro voter in Washington.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

sea- The st. Nicholas reached here Mon
day morning aud goes down, as usua, this
morning at 10 o'clock.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

H ARC YLE BITTERs {,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

Ep We would earnestly remind a
large number Of our patrons that they
are now running over six months into
new years subscription of the DEM
ocRAT, and have SO far failed or for
gotten to call at the Office and plank
down the dough. All such we hope
will take the gentle hint and come and
see us.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

W Get the Argyle Bitters,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24

naming about three years in the army,
through the exertions Of influential friends
! procured my discharge, which was writ.
ten on the parchment, and on the lower
margin, in the space left for statement of
character, was written, "a good soldier"
This dischargeI ! have carefully kept from
that day to this, and feeling proud Of the
Endorsement Of my officers then, have tried
to maintain the-saine character throughout
the present war" s
We give the above conversation entire.
and as nearly in the words used as our
memory will allow, since it presents an in
teresting episode in the earlier part Of o
life that has since become immortal.
There was no man in the Southern army
who labored SO indeiatigably for the bene-
fit and Improvement Of the troops under
bis command. His regiment, (the lst Ar
kansas, afterwards the 15th,) while under
his command, was perhaps the best drilled
in the army Of Tennessee SO with his
brigade, and afterwards his division.
Whenever his command was positively not
10 motion, be required of his subordinate of.
fcers to keep up constant course Of drill,
discipline and study. He, himself, while
the army lay at Wartrace, Chickemauga.
Dalton and elsewhere, had his daily recita-
tons, at which each brgadier general and
field officer in his division was compelled to |
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-04-24
NEW ORLEANS CORRESPONDENCE.
New ORLEANS. April 18. 1867.

New ORLEANS, April 18, 1867.
| Friend DEMOCRAT - The Internal Revenue
Assessors for our city are fixing up their
papers, sending their notices around, like
the gentle falling Of April showers, alike
to the just and the unjust, requiring them
to come up and state the additions that
have been made to theirpile of greenbacks,
during the past year. The search is very
strict, more SO than in any previous year.
Our banking establishments, insurance
companies and prominent merchants, have
all been served with lists to fill up with
the name, residence and salary, of their
different employees SO that no one may
escape the income tax The returns will
show a great decline, as compared with
those of last year. Hundreds who could
make o fair showing for that time are
thousands of dollars out Of pocket now,
and those whose returns showed incomes
from $4,000 to $4,000, then, find that
from $4,000 to 81, 900 will cover their taxa
BILE income for the past twelve months
The prospect for q little showing for the
year to comets very poor. This depression
in business is not confined altogether to the
Southern States, but is felt all over the
country. A friend writing from New York
states that an acquaintance of his who has
had two stores in the West for the last five
years, makes the following statement of
the sales-at the one where he has made
the most money, located in Indiana, sales
during March 1867, $1,000, the same month
in 1856, $4,000, and in 1866 over $l7, ,OO0.-
Some of the leading houses in New York
are still doing fair amount of business,
but these are the exceptions to the general
rule Of inactivity and dullness
The great steam boat Richmond, built
for the New Orleans and Louisville trade,
arrived here on Monday, and was thronged
with visitors until her departure lastnight.
Tuesday afternoon, and evening, the crowd
was so great that it was difficult to make
tour Of the boat. She is richly, but
plainly furnished and decorated
'ything about her is large, roomy and COM
ortable. The state rooms are well arrang-
ID, the berths are three OF four feet from
he door Of the room, which leaves aine
pace to sitin. Sliding doors separate the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

LIGHT HOUSE NoN-ExPLoslvE OIL
We offer to the public this celebrated oil,
and in doing SO we unhesitatingly pro-
nounce it superior to any burning oil in
use. 1t is non.explosive, free from
grease, it will not grease the hands, 1t
will not soil or grease the clothing, it is
more brilliant than gas, it produces a
soft and beautiful light, it is not so trying
to the eyes, it can be used in any kero'
sene lamp by changing or altering the
burner. 1t has been most favorably re-
ceived, and pronounced by judges to be
the best and most reliable oil now in the
market; and in consequence of the
many serions accidents arising from the
explosion of kerosene, this oil is extern
sively known and used in preference
We are now prepared to furnish the
trade with this valuable oil, and we So
licit from the public an examination and
trial. First premium awarded at the
Louisiana State Fair, held in New Or
leans, from Nov. goth to 9th, 1866,
against all competitors.
For sale by REISHARDT 4 WETTER,
l3 and 10 Monroe street,
l42-eod Memphis, Tenn.
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NEw MEMPHIS THEATRE Rory @ More
was produced to good house on Satur-
day, Mr.. Florence sustaining the part Of
the inimitable Rory" in an admirable
manner. The Yankee Housekeeper con-
cluded the entertainment, in which Mrs.
Florence appeared to advantage, singing
several songs that were well received
and encored. Tonight the great sensa-
tional drama entitled the Colleen Bdion
viii be presented, with Mr. Florence as
miles ma Coppaleen," Mrs. Florence as
" Ely 0'Connor," and Mr.. Wheelock,
Mr.. Drake, Mrs. flanagan and the full
strength of the company in the cast.
Several new scenes have been painted
for this piece by Mr.. Gulick, which, with
the mechanical arrangements by Mr..
Drew, will cid to the success of the
drama and the pleasure of the audience.
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Money Market.

Gold declined to 1876 buying. and is dull.
City Scrip active at 7097J. County warrants
selling at 30 to 95 Southern money is dull and
rates are barely maintained. Brokers pay the
following rates for State banks Bank of Chat
tanooga, 81; Bank of Memphis. par; Bank Of
Middle Tennessee. 90; Bank of Tennessee Told
issue. 40; Bank of West Tennessee. so; City
Bank of Nashville. 80; Commercial Bank, par
Merchants Bank. IS; ocoe Bank, Is; Plan
ters' Bank. n; Southern Bank. 20; Bank Of
Shelbyville. 76; Traders Bank. 25i Union
Bank, n.
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REMovAL-The Industrial Aid Society
have removed their depot and intelli-
gence Office to the room donated the
society "for all time by John 0verton,
IT., second fsor in Siillman Block, cor
ner of Madison and Second streets. Mrs.
T. j. Turley and Mrs. Joe Bruce, Of the
Board Of Managers, superintend the
depot this week. The ladies are pre-
pared to have all kinds Of work done,
from quilting the heaviest comfort to
doing the incest embroidery. AS there
are many housekeePers in the city wkO
have secondhand clothing, We would
earnestly request them to send all such
garments, whether for ladies or gentle
men, TO the depot, where they can be
given to needy widows and orphans
This society gives out no money, only
work and clothing The ladies Of the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

The CRY HosPIrAL-Many of our
citizens were shocked on reading our ar
ticle on the City Hospital published last
Tuesday, and could hardly believe that
such state of affairs could exist in a
humane and Christian community. Last
evening we visited the hospital to learn
if there had been any improvement, and
found the patients at supper, which con-
sisted of mush, molasses and crackers.
There was not a loaf Of bread in the
hospital and few mornings since they
had no bread for breakfast. The supply
of meat has not improved, that furnished
for dinner yesterday being of very poor
quality, such as would be left in a butch
er's shop after selling all they could to
their customers. We hope the Board Of
Aldermen at their meeting tomorrow
evening will look into this matter, and
make some sort of change or reform
that will stop this Encouragement of the
hospital. Bread and potatoes, and meat
of an inferior quality is no diet for sick
people, who frequently need food of the
most nourishlng sort. For the sake Of
humanity and the fair lame of our city
this starving of the poor people whose
necessities compel them TO 60 to the City
Hospital should be stopped, and we call
on Mayor LoAand and every member of
the Board Of Aldermen to see that their
wants are supplied and the hospital
furnished with good food and the neces-
sary clothing for the patients Some
body is to blame for the inhuman man
ner in which the patients have been
treated, which would disgrace savage
people, and if there is no improvement
after to morrow evening our citizens
should hold their representatives-the
City Council-responsible.
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prescription Department,

And are determined to use the most select
drugs and chemicals in our business. One ct
our firm being graduate in Pharmacy, will
devote his personal attention TO filling all pre-
scriptions. We call special attention to our
tion to business, TO merit liberal share OF
iii j. S. DE LAR00KE q co.
NOTICE-NO BILLS WILL BE PAID BY
~ W.N Eakin 4 Co., unless contracted by
VIM. II. EAKIN.
F.brparv 4. 1867. l54
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BURGLARY.-The residence Of Mrs.
Brooks, No. 29S Third street, was en-
tered at an early hour this morning and
a silver tea sett and other property, val
ued at three hundred and fifty dollars,
stolen. The house was entered through
the kitchen door, which was unfastencd
by some one passing their hand through
broken window. There is a clue to the
thief f.rt rfrfnrfN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

MCDONALD 4 Coils have removed to
No A Monroe street, where they keep
a large assortment Of paints, oils, glass,
putty, varnishes, brushes, and painters
materials generally. l4l
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A DRUNKEN WoMAN.-It is a sad as
well as disgusting sight to see men
reel through the streets under the inhu-
ence of liquor To see them bring them
selves upon level with the brutes, and
hide under mask of intoxication all
those bright qualities given to man to
distinguish him from the brutes. How
much more disgusting it is to see a wo-
man intoxicated We have always been
taught to look to woman as the nearest
approach to the embodiment of all that
is good and virtuous. We have looked
to their society as furnishing US with the
greatest and purest pleasure of our ex'
istence; and when we find woman de.
grading herself we are more astonished
and shocked from having expected so
much good and so much loveliness from
her. In our visits to the police court
and station house we are frequently dis
gusted with the sight of an intoxicated
woman. There was one on trial this
morning, apparently about twenty-five
years of age, who was at one time pure
and beautiful, but she has fallen, and is
now regular boarder at the station
house, being carried there generally on q
dray in beastly state of intoxication
the sa me evening after being released in
the morning. Commissioner Richards
committed her to Jail for thirteen days
on diet of bread and water.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

FAIR Next MoEDAY.-The ladies of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
have determined to have a festival for
the purpose of raising money to furnish
their new church on Court street The
entertainment will open on next Monday
night in the Stllman Hall, corner of
Madison and second streets The church
will soon be completed, and is a mag
nifcent edifce. We hope that this effort
of the ladies will be abundantly success
c,I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

PIrrsBvRo Coal AND GAS Coke.
Brown q Jones, office 247 Second street.
Branch Office 1853 Main street--R G.
Hite, agent las
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PIrrsBURG CoAL-Briggs q Peterson,
Office ID Madison street. Branch Office,
10 Union street,. b. Moseley, agent
We are the only coal merchants who
weigh on the city scales 3
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A DISHONEST PORTER. = A negro,
named jeff Bates, porter at a Front
street store, was arrested on Saturday
evening for stealing from his employers.
Upon searching his trunk about forty
dollars worth of goods, that had been
stolen from the store, were recovered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

Police Court. = Thirty-one names
graced the police court docket this morn
ing, two hundred and forty.one dollars
being assessed for fines, and seveuty.six
taken in. Arthur Wyatt, colored youth,
who thought he had the civil right to use
abusive language to lady, was informed
that he had not, and paid eleven dollars
for his experience. George Kyle, keeper
of gambling house where darkies enjoy
themselves on the Sabbath with draw
poker, ETC., was fined fifteen dollars and
costs. jim Smith, Sam Brown and Tom
jackson, festive colored CHANDELIERS we're
fsed similar amount for gambling on
Sunday.
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CHANCERY CoURT,-The following cases
were acted on in the Chancery Court on
Saturday: G p Caldwell VS. L Merri.
wether, injunction dissolved and bill dis.
missed; A B Haynes ct al, ex parte Pc
tition, decree confirming sale; Thomas
Peacock VS. Sallie M Thomas ct al, de-
cree of sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

A BELL FELL-The South Memphis
market bell fell to the ground on Satur-
day evening as Mr.. Ryan was about
ringing it to announce that the market
was open. A lady passing at the time
had narrow escape from being struck
by the falling bell.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

THE most fashionable skirt now in use
is Burlock's promenade skirt; full
supply in all sizes just received at FL
sons, 297 Main street. Al
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DIED-An honest QuartermAster,, at
Fred Wolf and Henry Fazzis hair
dressing saloon-hair and whiskors-4Gl
North Court street. al
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JONI H. BowES,
City Tax Collector.

PRRsoSAL-Col. j. A. Signaigo, for
long time occupying a prominent posi-.
ton on the editorial staff of the appeal,
has retired from that journal to embark
in another enterprise. Gus" is an
able poet and a clever gentleman, and
has won host of friends in this city
and elsewhere, who will join with us in
wishing him success wherever he may
cast his LOT.
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MIXED paints, at "A Monroe st. IA

AYSouS CEMENT-ExTRA. - Manager
Peterson of the New Olympic, presents
his compliments and offers the public
this evening an opportunity to witness
the excellent performance of Miss
Fanny Weaver, the premier danseuse
from Wheatley's Black Crook Troupe,
New York. Also Mr.. Dave Williams,
the great banjoist. -,..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

FoR SALE-Cheap for cash, the stock
and fixtures of first.class millinery and
dress making establishment. Apply l25
Union street Possession given imme-
diately. l42
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Coal OH AND LAMPs.-To illuminate
your houses in proper style, you should
procure the apparatus at O. F. Prescott
& Co.'S, 40 Jefferson street, where a
splendid assortment of lamps and equip
ments are kept for admiration and sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

THE BUIsLAYs.-The Buislay Family
we're greeted with good house on Sat
urday evening, the audience being de.
cidedly enthusiastic, especially when the
Spiral Mountain feat was performed.
Their great danseuse, Mademoiselle
Lima Windel, who has been unwell, will
make her first appearance this evening,
together with Julio Buislay, the indi-
vdual who executes the famous Niagara
Leap. The troupe will remain for a
few evenings at the Greenlaw Opera
House, and those who wish to see some
daring gymnastic feats, graceful dancing,
beautiful tableaux, etc., should avail
themselves of the opportunity. The
Niagara Leap will positively be per.
formed tonight.
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FOR LEASE.

TNoR LEASE.-SEvERAL NICE LOTS ON
X fernando road, Just outside the corporate
I;mits. on very favorable terms. Apply early
70 PRoVINE < NELSON, Rental and Real
Estate Agents, 2l7 Second street. corner 81
MourOp IL
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CURE FOR LoVE.-A correspondent
sends us "cure for love-" which we
respectfully decline to publish. We
believe that the interests of the commu
nifty are advanced by love. 1t is good
thing and should be encouraged. We
are in favor of love.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

BARBARoUs-Get shaved at Wolf &
Fazzi's, 46i North Court street, Hittner's
old stand. Ill
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POLICEMAN DISMISSED. Michael Kelly,
the patrolman who beat the negro dray-
man on Friday evening for bespattering
him with mud, has been dismissed from
the police force He administered
second thrashing to the negro on Satur.
day, on hearing of which Col Beaumont
Immediately dismissed him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

JUsr Received. AT Elson's, 297
Main street, Burlocks " Promenade
Skirt" for the street or house-light and
graceful. Al
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Brick PoMERoY.-M. NJ. Pomeroy, of
the Lacrosse Democrat, will lecture at
the Memphis Club Hall tonight on
" Northern Style, under the auspices Of
the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. AID.
mission one dollar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18

The LECTURE To MORROW NIGHT. The
lecture at the Tabernacle, on Court
street, tomorrow evening, in aid of the
fund for the relief of the widows and or
phans of Confederate soldiers, will be de-
livered by DIR. o. B. Knode, whose repu.
tation promises a rich treat to those who
attend. The subject will be {" The art of
proloRging human life" The Philhar-
monies will discourse some excellent
music during the evening, one feature
being the grand Ace Maria from Gou-
mods Faust by Mrs. Tomlinson. accom-
panied by Mr.. Hollenburg on the violin
and Prof Sabatzky on the organ. Prof.
Sabatzky will also sing the Conquered
Banner" The music will commence
precisely at seven clock
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Local NorIoEs, inserted among the
reading matter, will be charged twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
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society give their time gratuitously. The
society makes nothing by the work that
passes through the depot. It's necessary
expenses are met by its monthly dues
and BY donations