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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
A SUGGESTION TO RAILROAD MEN.

The present system worked by the
railroad companies throughout the
country is one which is universally I'M
popular with the travelling public. 1t is
we'll enough to have Il car for ladies, but
vet there is decided objection to thrusting
gentleman, who happens to be alone,
into dirty car filed with men splitting
and squirting tobacco juice all around.
But still he has no remedy; he must
either 20 in there or remain upon the
platforms as the fellow standing sentinel
at the door, in an insolent tone, tells you,
".Can't go there, ladies cargo to next
car, and shoves you back. There is not
much comfort in travelling anyhow, but
when gentleman to whom smoking may
be very obnoxious is thrust into car
filled with men smoking and chewing, it
is enough to make him growl. The
Nashville Banner, in an editorial on this
subject, gives the following very sensible
reasons why a classification of cars
should be adopted on our railroads. We
coincide fully with the views of the
Banner, and think the time has about
arrived when such procedure is an
absolute necessity, both for the good of
the roads and the protection Of all classes
of passengers. The classifcations are as
follows:
There ought to be three classes of
passenger cars and tickets on our rail-
roads. The first class ought to be an
expensive ticket, which would be bought
by wealthy people, families with small
children, etc., who want to travel by
themselves, and are willing to pay more
to travel by themselves. First class cars
ought to be divided into compartments
of six seats, which could be used as
couches in the night, and these com
partments ought to be furnished with all
possible convenience and comfort.
"The second class ought to be like
the present so called first class passen-
ger cars, with the same price. Sleeping
cars could be attached to them if neees-
sary.
"The third class tickets ought to be
very cheap, and give admittance to un-
stuffed seats, which would have the
comfort of stove in winter.
1t is believed that railway travelling,
by the introduction of such classes,
would increase the income of railway
companies, as the public would, no
doubt, appreciate the advantages emu
merated.
By such a system, the foolish separa.
ton of the sexes would be discontinued,
and the negroes would, of course, crowd |
into the third class cars on account of
the cheapness of the fare. Mobile 7ri |
bune.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, November l6.-No BUSH
ness being before the United States Cir
emit Court to-day, it adjourned until the
25th, when the trial of JEFF. Davis is to
be commenced. Chief Justice Chase
leaves for Washington tomorrow to be
present at the opening of the African
high school. 1t is well understood that
he is not to be present at Mr.. Davis trial.
The Conservatives are holding ward
meeting tonight to appoint delegates to
the State Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16

come to pump you, General, talk horse
10 them, as you talked him TO " Old Ben
Wade" Tell them Of your black charger
at Shiloh and how he would compare
with General Taylor's odd Whitley
Tell them how Sheridan's horses
went into the work at the Five
Forks, and what fine trotters they
have on the Eighth avenue, New York,
and in the Jerome Park, and what
splendid drives they have for fast team
on the plains of Long Branch what fine
driving you saw there among the ladies,
equal to two forty on the plank road:
Tell them that the Jersey horses, we'll IN
hand, though rum uns to look at, are
good uns TO 60" Tell them all the hne
points Of the famous stallion OF John
Minor Bolts, and how II is that Mr.; John
son don't like niggers, dogs or horses,
but doats on good milk COW: Talk TO
them on horses as good disciple OF the
stout old King Gambrinus will talk on
lager beer, and these inquisitiye politi-
clans will get out
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16

n@- Augustin DAILY intends drama
tizing Beechers Norwood story. The
last line of the tale has been sent to the
Ledger Office, and the author writes to
Mr.. Bonner: "You ask me to resume
my old place, and write for you regular
or occasional articles, on any of ten
thousand topics that are interesting l
shall be glad to do so. have got SO
used to the Ledger that seem to fit in to
its columns more naturally than any
where else"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, November l6.-By order
of General Candy, all the Sheriffs are to
make returns to him of delinquent tax.
payers, and post commandants are au'
thorized to secure the services of citizens
for the necessary repairing of the pnblic
highways. Instructions have been issued
as to the manner of conducting elections.
Governor Orr was consulting with
General Candy, relative to the new State
laws and the approaching election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
MARRIED.

HINS0N-BRo0KS- the brides resi-
dence, near Germantown. Shelby county, on
the l4th ult., by Rev. George Holmes, DR.. S.
Hinson, Of Memphis, and Mrs. Margaret J..
Brooks.
The soft. yet perpetual chain of Loves faith
full ties has again bound in connubial bliss two
long-devsted friends lone Tennessee's fairest
and loveiest daughters. and distinguished
dentist and noble hearted son of old Virginia.
"Say! What were man without his hopes and
fears;
Without that home which plighted love en-
dears
With the smile from partial beauty won;
Say, what were man "a world without a
~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
NORTH EAST, PA.

NORTH EAST, Pa, November l6.
Weston arrived here at s:55 an, ma
king fifty miles, from Silver Creek, in
ten hours and five minutes. He does not
appear fatigued in the least He walked
from Staie Line to North East, Pa lsix
milesl, in ffty-fve minutes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16

I6- The Boston Transcript speaks OF
a new express enterprise in New Eng
land. 1t says: 1.-THE new organization
is entitled the New England Express
Company and we learn that the stock is
promptly and literally subscribed for by
the merchants in the cities and manufac.
turing towns on the line of railroads
which terminate in Boston. The new
organization is intended to operate in
connection with the Merchants Union
Express Company.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16

The latest charge truuped up by the
clerical aud resctionary party in Austria,
against Baron Beust, is that be is Free
Mason. The official Vienna Gazette
denies solemnly that the Baron is, OF
ever was, a member Of the order.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16

They do things rapidly al Tunis.
Prince Sid aud Gen. Z. Roslind we're
arrested for attempting a revolt, and
within three hours they we're buried,
having been strangled. There was ne
trial or even charges made.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16


B1- A few days ago it was thought
Minnesota had gone for negro suffrage,
and the Democratic papers set to work at
once to explain the fact. As this was
the only State voting that way, it was
natural to refer to the fact that there we're
fewer negroes in that State than any
other; and this was the explanation. 1t
involved the high and deserved compli-
ment to the whole Northern people-that
they were more interested in looking
after the interests of number one than
those Of number two. And the explana-
ton seemed to be satisfactory. 1t turns
out, however, that, though the Republican
candidate for Governor in that State is
elected, negro suffrage is defeated. The
St Paul Pioneer, three days after the
election, sums up as follows:
We have returns from the following
counties in this State, which indicate the
reelection of Gov. Marshall by major.
ity which may reach $500 Our figures
are based on the vote of 1865, and, at
that election, Gov MarshalPs majority
was 1856. The following are the present
Democratic majorities: Scott, 1000;
Winona, 10; Carver, 400; Ramsey, 748;
Sibley, $50; Houston, 81 Stearns, 500;
Dakota, $50
The Republican majorities are Blue
Earth. 400; Goodhue. ll50; 0lmstead,
600; Nicollett, 100; Dodge, 400; Hen
nepin, $50; Mcleod q towHs), l0l;
Steele, 4l9; Freeborn, 500; Rice, l65.
These Is counties show Democratic
gain amounting to 2l06, and the Repub-
lican gains are l4O5, giving a net Demo.
cratic gain Of FOL votes, indicating
Marshall election by reduced msjority,
butt may by further returns be increased
to nearly his majority Of two years ago.
The Minnesota Democracy have made
a glorious fight Our labors have de.
served victory, though, unfortunately,
we have not achieved it. We have
defeated negro suffrage, aud almost
defeated the State ticket We have
made a splendid opening for the Presi.
Dental campaign, and can promise
Minnesota to the Democracy next year.
Ra- The terrible hurricane at st.
Thomas lasted only four hours, but in
that time over five hundred persons
were drowned. The steamer Camaguey
lost seventeen, the Wye fifty.three, and
the Rhone enc hundred and thirty of
those on board. The fury Of the tempest
was such that houses were lifted one
thousand feet into the air, and men we're
lifted bodily from their places Of safety
on shore and carried out to sea- Every
dwelling in the town and every vessel in
the harbor received some damage. The
loss is estimated at over 100000.
NJ. Cleveland is urged as the next
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, November ia fire
yesterday afternoon destroyed about
twenty frame buildings on the corner of
Linn and Clark streets. Total loss,
about $50, 900; partially insured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
Gold ana cotton Reports.

Special to the PuHLIc LEDoKR.l
NEw YoRK, November l6-ll' a m.
Gold opened at l4O, at 10 am was l4O,
and is now l40. Cotton market dull
aud prices nominal. Uplands lsc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
TITUS Sc CO.,
TITUS ~ CO.,
COTTON CTORS
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No IN Tafr.rsnn ~ Mamnhia Tam
No. 10 Jefferson st., Memphis, Tenn.

WE RESPECTFULLY. SOLICIT A
w share of the business Of the planters OF
the South. We thank our former customers
for their patronage, and would be. pleased TO
have them continue business with us. Our
charges are the same as heretofore. All cotton
CONSIGNED to us will be insured, unless other
wise instructed. W.W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
OFEICERS.

w. b. GREENLAW, President
JAS. ELDER, Vioe-President.
S. =. READ, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16

ray The Providence Press is unkind
enough to say that in that city it is gem
orally believed that Weston is in league
with one or more parties who have staked
large sums of money against his accom-
plishing the one hundred mile feat, and
that he will receive more money by fail
ing in it than be would otherwise. One
rumor is that John Morrissey has made
bet of 100000 that Weston would not
do it, and that he is to give Weston $780,
900 in order that he may win $4,000.
There are strong evidences that he might
have made the one hundred miles either
in the first or second trial if he had been
so disposed"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16

S@- Cleveland is urged as the next
place for holding the Democratic Ma
tional Convention. Prominent citizens
there agree to erect a building to be used
for the purpose, should that city be
elected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
AND
WOOD NAPTTIA.
Thousands have been saved annually from an
uAtimely grave by using this
UNRIvALED PREPARATION!

TT CURES EFFECTUALLY ALL DIS
eases of the Throat and Lungs. CON-
in its incipient stages ASTHMA,
BRONCHITIS, COLDS, COUGHS; Ca
TARRHS, GROUP, .WHQoPING COUGHS,
spiratory Organs, are Immediately relieved by
its use.
Sold by all Druggists.
j. B. WATSON & CO.,
No. 3l8 Main street. Memphis, Tenn.
NJ Sold by all Druggists everywhere. All
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16

n4- Hayti is one of those unfortunate
countries that is almost always ia a fer
ment II is announced by the Cuba
cable that at Portau.Prince, on the night
of the 18th Of October, the Assembly de-
manded Of the Ministry that Leon
Monies should be liberated, maintaining
that he was unconstitutionally kept in
shackles at Cape Haytien. A mob Of
six thousand armed men and women
surrounded the House Of Assembly,
who, however, managed to make good
their escape. The mob kept firing on
the palace, cheering all the while for
Solnave, who is taking every measure to
secure himself in the permanent occu-
pancy Of the Presidential chair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
CAPITAL STOCK, $500, 900.
TAKE FIRE AND MARINE RISKS.
DIRECTORS:

W. B. GREENLAw. N. S. BRUCE.
c. w. COVER, CHARLES JONES,
JAMES ELDER, WIN. HARRINGTON
JOHN 0vERT0N. JR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16

DAINTS FOR FARMERS AND OTHERS.
The Grafton Mineral Paint Co. are now
manufacturing the Best. Cheapest and most
Durable Paint in nse two coats we'll put on.
mixed with pure Linseed Oil. will last 10 or 10
years; il is of a light brown or beautiful choco-
late color, and can be changed TO green, lead,
stone, drab. olive or cream, TO suit the taste of
the consumer. II il valuable for Houses Barns,
Fences, Carriage and Car makers, Pals and
Wooden-ware. Agricultural Implements. Canal
Boats, Vessels and ships Bottoms, Canvas.
Metal and Shingle Roofs Cit being Fire and
Water proof, Floor Oil Cloths Zone manufac-
turer having used 5000 bbls. the past year,, and
ss a paint for any purpose is unsurpassed for
body, durabil ty, elasticity, and adhesiveness.
Price Sc per bill. of 300 lbs, which will supply
a farmer for years to come. Warranted in all
cases as above. Send for a circular which gives
full particulars. None genuine unless branded
in trade mark Grafton Mineral Paint. --S-
dress, DANIEL BIDWBLL,
6-4 254 Pearl street, New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK.

Latest 90 Noon To-day.
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AMUsE M z NTs.
NEW MEMPHIS THEATER.

Lessee and Manager, ..........W. G. THOMPSON.
Stage Manager, ......'.....'"SHIRLEY II. FRANCE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-09-19
EXCLUDED FROM AMNESTY.

The National hteMgeacer estimates the number
of persons excluded from amnesty by the Presi-
dents proclamation, to be but a few hundred. In
the first excepted class, there now remain only
President DAVIS, Vice President STEPHENS, thir-
teen heads of departments, twenty Governors of
States, five generals ten lieutenantgeneras,a about
thirty major-generals two admirals and about two
hundred accredited agents of the Confederacy to
foreign governments. Some of these have receiv-
ed special psrdons, at the instance of prominent
Radicals; so that the number of excluded, in the
first class, is reduced to less than the estimate. No
accurate estimate can be made of the numbers Of
the second and third classes, as the most Of those
chargeable with maltreatment of prisoners or con-
nection with the assassination of Lincoln have al
ready been tried and condemned or acquitted, or
are held to bail for future trial There are but
few included in these classes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-09-19
THE YELLOW FEVER.

This scourge of our sea-board cities has begun
its ravages in earnest along the shores Of the Guf
of Mexico. At New Orleans, where thefever has
prevailed to limited extent for some weeks, the
mortality is increasing, ranging ashigh as 81 deaths
in "a hours. At Pensacola Florida, the fever has
caused general stampede, the population being
now reduced from 5000 to about 1000. The
deaths in that place have not been numerous, be-
ing only three or four per day. but very many are
sick. At Galveston, Texas, the deaths from yel-
low fever, on the 18th instant, were 81 The TEL
egraph brings the news that the fever is making It's
way to some Of the interior towns Of Texas
We have seen no accounts Of the presence OF
this disease at Mobile, Savannah or Charleston
But we learn, from private sources, that there Is
great deal of sickness principally from fevers OF
various names and types) throughout the entire
low country of this State and Georgia. Nor is the
up-country behind hand in this respect Though
exempted from fears of yellow fever, it Is seldom
that we have 50 sickly season as the present
Chis and fever, are of almost universal prevalence
in the lower portion of this District and there are
not few cases of bilious fever. This sickly state
of the country is probably produced, in part at
least, by the excessively wet weather we have had
But the sun has been shining out for the last few
days, and we hope soon to hear Of great improve
ment of health throughout the country, as one OF
the results of brighter weather. ...a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-09-19

he, proceeded to the residence of his mother, in
Abingdon square He subsequently returned to
the hotel and was employed throughout the re-
mainder of the day in receiving the visits Of his
friends. Among others, Gen. Brewster, William
NJ. Evarts and the officers of the Forty second reg
ular infantry called upon the General Prepara-
tions are being made BY the Excelsior Brigade the
Grand Army Of the Republic and the other militia
ry organizations of the city, to give the General
cordial reception Gen. Sickles is understood,
however, to have stated that he will decline any
political demonstration that may be. rendered to
him-though, of course, he will be pleased to re;
ceive any kindly compliments that may be offered
to him by his old army associates. - Rorld,t lltt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-09-19
-YHE YoRKYILhEE EEmQUIRHR. ~ ~

GUS lead ores, when followed doWnwards generally
become more and more productive reverse
being the, case with gold.n eNowip says Sir
Roderick, Job shadowed forth the downward
persistence Of the one and The superficial dstribu-
ton of the other Surely, there is vein for the
silver - the earth hath dust Of gold say,
then, that we need not be afraid Of science, it
science does this for If science teaches us that
Moses was right when he talked about the dew
distiIing instead of dropping, and that Job was
right when he spoke of silver being in veins, and
gold in dust, say let science go on, and thank it
for making such discoveries.
Fall of Meteor. Is; Us ga- % s,aa ~
The Hamilton (Canada) Times gives the fol-
lowing description of the descent Of meteor into
Lake Ontario, witnessed by Captain Turner, Of the
Schooner Algerne. Captain 7. was standing on
the deck of his vessel about eleven o'clock atnight,
when ..i...
'His attention was attracted by 3 sudden illuI
ly increased to dazzling brilliancy. On turning
he beheld large body of fire in the heavens, which
seemed to be approaching at distance Of about
thirty degrees, and growing rapidly larger as il
came nearer the observation Of time being 80 brei
as hardly to admit of computation In seconds
The momentary impression of Captain Turner wa
that certain and complete destruction awaited his
vessel and all on board, as the terrific missile seem
ed to be directed to strike the vessel broadade.z
The time for reflection, however, was bref andt tht
light emitted was 50 binding in its effect that the
man at the wheel and another Of the crew on decL
fell PROSTATE and remained for some time com
pletely stupe6ed with terror. The Captain him
SELF as he states, remained tansfxed, and saw the
fiery body enter the water some three hundred
yards ahead of the vessel, about two points to the
windward. A loud explosion attended the'contac
with the water, which was sharp, aud deatening
equal to thunderbolt close at hand q large vol
ume of steam and spray ascended into the am
which was noticed for some moments afterward.
In the confusion of the moment Captain Turner
was unable to comprehend what had occurred SQno
the crew were inclined to believe that the pho
nomenon was an explosion of lightning thesky being
perfectly cloudless at the time. The captain est
mates, as well as he was enabled to judge from the
brief time for observation afforded thatthe meteor
was a body Of about twenty feet In diameter: "A
long tail of fame of the most intense brilliancJ
was noticed as it struck the water. As Captain
Turner describes his sensation his faculties for the
moment were all compressed in the sense Of sight
so overwhelming was the light from the fiery OBJ
ject: but he believes he was sensible of terrific
whizzing, bowling noise, similar to that made
by the steam issuing from the escape pipe OF :
steamer, which attended the meteor previous q
the grand explosion on striking the water. BE as
sures us that his nervous system did not 'recove
from the shock; experienced for many hours after
ward T" -gEi@ 80 - 50 'fAE ''@t' ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-09-19
THE LATE ELECTIONS.

The news from the various States which have
just held their elections, is very encouraging. The
ultimate overthrow of the Radical party is clearly
discernbe in the great losses which they have
sustained, both in the Eastern and Western ex-
tremities of the North.
In Maine, the Republican candidate for COVER
nor has been elected but the party majority has
been reduced by $4,000 votes, it being now only
5000, against $1,000 last year. The Conserva-
tives claim to have elected majority in the lower
branch of the Legislature which is great result,
as the last House of Representatives contained l3s
Republicans to l3 Conservatives. The Republi-
can loss in the Senate is not known but it is heavy
In Vermont, the Radical majority Of last year
has been reduced by 5000 votes but the State is
still strongly Radical. .,-...
In California, the Democrats have elected their
candidate for governor, two members OF Congress,
and majority of twenty in the State Legislature.
The vote for governor shows Democratic gain OF
nearly $4,000 votes.
In the territory of Montana the people have
elected the Democratic candidate for delegate to
Congress, by fifteen hundred majority, and an al,
most unanimous Democratic Legislature
The effect of these Democratic gains will be fa-
vorable upon the approaching elections in other
States. The important States Of New York and
Pennsylvania are almost universally given up as
lost, by the Radical party, and hot campaign is
now progressing in Ohio 1t is not probable how,
ever, that Ohio will go Democratic; though the
efforts of PENDLEroN, VALLANDIaHAM and Others
will proby reduce, considerably the present Radi,
cal majority. Negro suffrage will, it is conceded,
be voted down by large majority. e..
But though these political changes are very
cheering, our people cannot expect to realize any
perceptible benefit from them yet. The present
Congress has still more than year to serve, and
though the moral influence Of party defeat may in.
Auence that body to degree its antmns towards
the South is too bitter to allow Of any hope Of q
change in their policy.