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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-01-17

We see by the Orangeburg Times
that, during the absence OF the post
commandant from that town, the
garrison behaved in an outrageous
manner, halting citizens, demanding
their pistols, &c, and firing upon
those who refused to obey their com
mands. Several persons were beaten,
end some shot, though not seriously.
From The above, ii woal1 seem illat
the waH IS not yet over.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-01-17

DtsrARDLy OUTRAGE: The Cham
bers (Ala.) 1i'iJ'ue says that, on
Christmas morning, as Mr. John
Reaves, of Wcdowel, Randolph
County, Alabama, and his two sons,
were returning from a hunt, they
were met in the road by crowd OF
Union men, so-callel, composed of
one l.. Clifton and sons, one Of G.
Cllfton's sons, one Bryant and others,
who commenced firing at them.
irwin Rcaycs, q lad about sixteen
years old, was killed on the spot. Mr..
Reavcs, in the attempt to defend
himself and son, was hit on the back
Of the head with rock, which felled
him from his horse, injuring him
seriously. The murderers then made
their escape.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-01-17

OUR READISG EooM.-Our friends are
invited to visit the Phnnir reading room
where they viii find on flc papers and
periodicals from every section Of the Union.
he building is open day and night
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11

TIVE FIRST DRAWING, WHICH TOOK
IL place on the 18th instant, was attended
with unusual success. when il is remembered
that but few weeks elapsed from the incep-
ton o. the enterprise to that event. Sl7.0l0
worth of tickets having been sold, a like
amount of property was drawn for, under the
supervision of gentlemen selected by the ticket
good feeling pervaded those present. and, as
will be seen from the subjoined certificate of
the Managers. the affair was conducted to a
close in most gratifying and satisfactory man
ner:
HERsANDo, MISS, June Is, 1867.
We hereby certify that the above report of
the first drawing of the Southern Asylum is
correct, and that the proceedings were charac
terized by spirit of fairness and business I'M
surpassed by any drawing of which we have
any knowledge. The Managers of the Compa-
ny placed the tickets and wheels under our
sole management and control.
ISgnodI
J. B Morgan,
Robert Temple,
v. A. Merriwether, co..,...s
w. W. Campton, JUN
M. Mageveney,
John Ainslie,
J. NJ. HALL. Clerk.
The prizes drawn on this occasion numbered
forty-seven, and comprised lots in the vicinity
Of Memphis, Tenn, Corinth, Miss, and Her
to the lucky ticket-holders. For this, the sec
ond drawing. however, we are able to offer our
patrons still more attractive inducements to
interest themselves in our scheme. From n
lengthy list of property, much of which has
already been advertised. We select our
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11

The latest Paris fashions are thus
summed up Enigmatical satins, with
Egyptian sleeves; velvet leaves that
simulate TUNES on soft colored poplins;
gold pheasant plumsge NUTS, foretoken-
ing winter; the great dress novelty :"
of waistbanj rings, through which sashes
are burg in elegant folds behind; the
scarf mantle in velvet, trimmed with
gimp; the Japanese foulard white and
blue mohair for walking dresses; plaided
silk pe,ticoats under white leno the
straDgest overskirts, cut apron-shape and
indenied like leaves, or buttoned on the
side widths, castellated and worn for
travelling and promenade; Marie Autoin-
cite fchus for demi toilette, and richly
trimmed with point, for evening wear,
over ashes of rose satin: the mantilla
vail and twenty. three buttons" which
our correspondent counted on a beau
ty's vast oyerskirt upward-such are the
salient points Of her picture of the
latest Paris styles. No new bonnets
have appeared, but promises are whis-
pered of the hidden treasures for the
coming weddings, and we are favored
with glimpse Of the famous bonnet
which has been sent to the unfortunate
Empress Carlotta at Tervuerer at was
Algerian, trimmed with floss fringe. She
wears red necktie, blue bonnet, and |
sometimes mauye gloves"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11

Loss BY Portland Fire. July lth.
rT1HE total amount covered by the Atna Pol

V'H U total amount covered by the Ktna Poll
L cies on property destroyed or damaged Is
$206654. on which salvage will be about five
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from $200,0O0 and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets, figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year,
OF a proportion equal to IS, 600 loss for COM
pany Of 100000 assets. ~
The necessity for insurance and the value OF
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibly IL
Illustrated by this Ere. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has a
population of 25.000-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone neutrality-suspicious.
pnd screened with UPWARD Of 900 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the ocean--and
with steam tre department-yet il has SlO,-
OOO,OOO Of property consumed in a few hours
upon holiday when its peorle are least occu-
FSed-irom the very insignifeant cause Of
contemplate frecracker.
Remember the trilng origin Of fires that
su 'eep away in q few bours the earnings o.
yea s. Consider your best interest and give the
Rtna Ascent q call IL you need proper insur-
ance :, curity. Pay n fair rate Of premium for
a good and genuine article, and with these
liehts an experiences before you, procure
yonr insura nee with shrewd Judgment
Appiicgt ioi g for insurance promptly attended
10 by III. A. LlTTLErON x CO, AE'ts.
No. p Madison street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11
Thousands have been saved annually from an
uHtimely grave by using this
Z
UNRIVALED PREPARATION!

CURES n III HFEIE 1el, AL ALL DIS DIS
SUMPTION in its incipient stages, ASTHMA,
BRONCHITIS, COLDS, COUGHS, CA
TARRHs, GROUP, .WH0OPING COUGHS,
SORE THROAT, and all diseases of the Re-
spiratOry Organs, are Immediately relieved by
its use.
Sold by all Druggists.
re Address all orders to .
J.B. WATSON 4 Coz,
No. 3ls Nam street, Memphis, Tenn.
81 Sold by all DrurRests everYHhere AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11

Tenth PRICE. Cottage residence, five rooms:
lot l2Q by 10 feet, on Borland avenue, near
Memphis and Charleston railroad, near eorpO-
ration line. Valued at $1,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11

Coal is said to exist in Illinois The
State Geologist has recently been en-
gagged in a geological survey of Ma
coupin county, and has detected evil
dence of the existence of extensive beds
of bituminous coal underlying the whole
country. The mineral resources Of ILL.,
nois, though they have just begun to be
developed. already seem inexhaustible.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11
Tur Carlyle (In) Constellation a

TnE Carlyle Qll) Constitution and
Union, OF the 81 inst, prints an excel.
lent article on the greenback question,
advocating the paying OF the national
debt in national money. We extract the
following;
."Now the Radical programme makes
a vast distinction between. the rich and
the poor, taxing the latter to the last
dollar, TO uphold the former in luxury
and idleness. This is not wise, it is not
Democratic
ION the other hand the Democracy
say, These bonds were bought for legal
tenders, and the interest and principal
shall be paid in legal tenders; moreover,
these bonds shall be taxed as other
property-that legislation shall be uni.
form, and not partisan, enriching the rich
at the expense of the poor.
This is justice, this is equality, this
is like all the actions of free govern
hent; in a wOrd, this is what it should
be. Radicals say this is reputation. If
this is reputation, what was it when
millions Of gold and silver had been
loaned in good faith, and gold and silver
was promised in return, but Congress
issued these notes and called them
legal tenders; and instead of gold ond
silver, legal tenders were offered in
payment The cases came up before
the Supreme Court, which decided
that greenbacks we're legal tender, and
the men who had loaned the gold and
silver, and we're promised gold and silver
in return, were compelled to take green.
hacks2 Was that renudiation Was
that justP Was it good faith2 Now it
is poor rule that does not work both
ways. If greenbacks are legal tender
for one they are for another, and it is but
right to make our currency uniform"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11

1T is AN UNFAILING REMEDY IN ALL
Il cases OF Neuralgia Faeialis. often effectinR
perfect cure in less than twenty-four hours.
from the use Of no more than TwO OR THREE
PILLS.
No other form of Neuralgia or Nervous Dis
ease has failed TO yield TO this wonderful reme-
dial agent.
Even in the severest cases OF Chronic Neural
gia and general nervous delangements, Of
may years standjng. affecting the entire sys-
ten. its use for n few days, or few weeks a
the utmost, always affords the most as tOnishinR
relief, and very rarely fails TO produce a COM
plete and permanent cure.
Il contains no drugs or other materials in the
slightest degree iujurious, even 70 the most
delicate sy TEN. and can ALWAYS be used with
PERFECT SAFETY.
II hos long been in constant use ~ many Of
our most eminent Physicians. who eiye il their
unanimous and UNQUALIFIED approval.
Sent By mail on receipt Of price and postage.
One package, o. Postage cents.
SIX packages, -....--.-........ %. y
Twelve packages, ----------. %. 45
II Is sold by all wholesale apd retail dealers
in Drugs ADD Medicines throughout the United
States, and By
TURNER d CO., Sole PrOprletOrs,
100 fremont street, Boston, Mass.
5-sl $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11
TRIP LIGHTLY.


Trip lightly over trorble.
Trip lightly over wrong;
Wa only make grief double
By dwelling on II long.
Why CLASP woes hand so tightlyY
Why sigh DER blossoms dead?
Why cling 20 forms unsightlyY
Why not seek joy Unsteady
Trip lightly over sorrow.
Though all the day he dark.
The sun may shine Tomorrow,
And gaily sing the lark;
Fair hopes have not departed,
Though roses may have He'd;
Then never be down hearted,
But look for joys instead.
Trim lightly over sadness,
Stand not 20 raj az dopm;.
We've pearls 10 string 81 eladuess,
this side Of the tomb
Whist tars are nightly shining,
And the heaven Is overhead,
Encourage not repining,
Hut look for JOY ms cad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11
TICKETS 50 EACH.

May be had Of or ordered through any Of the
Compauy's agents, at the Central Agency,
Memphis, Tenn, or Of Col. James Strain, Her
nando, Miss.
Company are prohibited from purchasing or
holding tickets in any Of the drawings. The
Company is simply the media for the purchase
and sale Off estate between property holders
and the general nifbic
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11
MEMPHIS
City Transfer Company,
Office, no. 10 Jefferson ST.,
BETWEEN MAIN AND FRONT SIS

HAVING REMOVED OUR OFFICE TO
II n central localitT. for the greater conve-
niencc Of the business community, and having
increases facilities for the Transportation OF
PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT. we respect.
fully solicit the continuance Of an increase Of
public patronage.
ps- Orders for the removal Of Freight TO or
from any part Of the city, will receive prompt
attention.
Sc 0mnibuses viii call at any part Of the
city for Passengers leaving by any Of the Rail-
road lines, l. directions are lett at ~ jefferson
street. or any onUof the Railroad Offices.
ndr 0mnibuses will be let ior Excursion Par
ties. or for Funerals. by application at the
Company's office, lg Jefferson street.
JOHN II. JONES. Superintendent.
T. y. FONTAINE. Agent. 2n-aI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11
THE FAY.ETTE FALCON,
Published Weekly, BY
-. C. * j. L. SPARKS
AT
Bonneville. Faystte County, Tenn.

rpHE PROPRTETORs WOULD CALL THE
attention IF business men Of Memphis to
the FALCON as Al excellent medium for Civ
a section Of country from which Memphis de-
rives on immense trade, the benefit 70 Be de-
rived from advertiEiug in is columns VIII az
once be seen.
TrrNs-s3 90 rer annum, in advance.
Rvs oF ADVFaTIsTN0-One square Of ten
lines or les, for first infertioni u y; each
Fubse1ucnf insertion. 15 ccnts- SPECIAL notices
in laral column. 20 cents per line he usual
reduction viii be made on monthly and yearly
Advertisements. COZ S-uc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11
JUN II. JONES, Superintendent.
r. p FONTATNE Agent 20-q7

DAlNTs FOR FARMERS AND OTHERS.
il The Grafton Mineral Paint Co. are now
manufacturing the Best. Cheapest and most
Durable Paint IN use two coats well put on.
mixed with pure Linseed Oil, will last 10 or IS
years; il Is q light brown or beautiful choco-
late color. and can be changci-tn green, lead.
stone, drab. olive OF cream, 10 suit the taste Of
the consumer. IL l. valuable for Houses Barns,
Woodeu-uare. Agricultural Implements, Canal
Boats. Vessels and Ships' Bottoms. Canvas
Metal and shinre Roof it beng Fire and
Water proof. Floor OIL Cloths lcne msnufac-
asa paint for any purpose j. UNSURPASSED for
hodv. durabii ", elasticity. and adhcsircness
Price Sc per htl. OF so lbs., which will supply
a farmer Tor years TO come. Marrante1 in ell
cases a. above. send for circular which rive
full particulars. None genuine unlfss branded
IN a trade mark Grsfton Mineral PANT. Ad-
dress. DANIEL BIlWHLL,
o. 80 Pearl street, New York
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11
CARS GO THROUGH WITHOUT CHANGE.
Excursion to Mammoth Cave.

TWO DAILY TRAINS LEAVE THE DE-
i pot Of the Memphis and Louisville rail-
read, head of Main street, as follows: 4 pm.
and IL pm, running through to Cave City
without change of cars.
p3- Excursion Tickets from Memphis to
Mammoth Cave and return at Reduced Rates
Fare round trip, to Cave and return. $50 rs each
Parties Of fifteen or more ,........... % IS each
Parties of twenty-five or more,........ l6 20 each
For through tickets and all information call
at Ticket Office, No. 237lS Main street.
SAM. B.-J0NES,
General SUPERINTENDENT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-11
CAPITAL STOCK, 100000.
TAKE FIRE AND MARINE RISKS.
DIRECTORS:
OFFICERs;:

w. b. GREENLAW, President
JAS. ED Err, Vice-President.
s. Il. READ, Secretary.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-06-21
An Apology.

We owe an apology to Governor Wells,
of Louisiana, for our neglect Of him in his
present distressed condition. But we fear
that we can afford him no comfort, We
are candid enough to say that we laugh at
his calamity and mock at his fear. He is
a Radical He favored the revolutionary
convention that got up the riot in New Or
leans, that elected the Fortieth Congress,
that passed the military bills, that placed
Sheridan over Louisiana, that removed
Governor Wells. Let him mourn. Let
him appeal to the despised Andrew John
son for revenge. Let him declaim of the
enOrmity of military despotism. It is his
own chicken come home to roost. We are
too happy to interfere. The fowl shall sit
there, but when, perched upon his shoul-
der blades, it mods through the long night
and finally crows for day, may we be there.
Memphis Ledger.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-06-21
Radical Persecution of Colored Freed.
men-An Appeal by Joseph E.
Williams.

As free man and citizen, as a men,
Der and part and parcel of the body polite
Of this great nation, as a soldier who fought
for four years for the freedom of my race
andfor the Union of these States, I appeal
to the principles of this republican gov
ernment and to the just sentiment of the
country, against the prosecutions that
have been directed against me. I am not
permitted in this city to speak my send-
ments on the great questions of the day
unmolested. I am insulted on the stand
and annoyed on the streets. Why am I
not allowed to present my political views to
the people, for their acceptance or rejec-
tion ? Why do the enemies of free politi-
cal action try to suppress free thought and
free speech Why are midnight Black
Leagues arrayed against me, and instruct
ed to delame my character, to bully and
brow-beat me, to threaten me with NAL
treatment, and even with assassination p
Why are they sent to prowl around my
dwelling at the dead hours of night, and
/ disturb my repose and menace my safety
1t is to frighten me from my cause--to
force me to give up my judgment, to aban-
don my liberties, and TO become the voting
slave of the Radical foes of peace and good
government. Is there no law for my pro-
lection ? Is there no redress agaist these
wrongs? If oppose their injustice and
violence if I denounce their tyrannical
expressions if hold up the errors of
their passions and prejudices and their
measures of vengeance, and ask my peo-
ple to reject them and be free-am to be
kept in constant terror and dismay Am
1 to be persued as a cuIprit, and bounded
as demon because I exercise the rig hts
Of free man under the laws of a free
country? Was it for this that the war
was fought? Was it for this the slave was
set free Is it through such bloody
measures that the freedom of any class can
be preserved
These things are done by the Radical
Republican party. What astonishes me is
that men Of sense do not see the injustice
Of these things. But it is too common fol
those in power to be little effected by the
complaints of the oppressed. Though au-
thority is principally cOnfded to them fol
the defense of the weak and defenseless
who have no other protectors, they turn
deaf ear TO their petitions. But if remOn'
etFances come from the great and strongt
from whom there is anything to hope Of
fear, the same authority that was sluggish
OF callous before, becomes active and Off
eious, then. This is the case with Gov
W. g. Brownlow, and shows that it is not
the love Of justice that actuates him. lie
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-06-21
DO DestroY weeds on Walks.

A correspondent of the Journal Of Hor-
ticalture recommends salt to destroy weeds
on walks. Of course care must be taken
in applying it that none be thrown on the
edging, otherwise it will kill it; but lit
tie practice will enable any one to do this
without danger of such a result. The
quantity to apply must depend on circum-
stances If the walk is one passing through
a meadow whore grass seeds abound, and
where it is but little used, weeds will grow
rapidly, and salt may be more literally ap-
piled but where there is only a little moss
to destroy very small busting will suf-
fee. The best plan for the inexperienced
to adopt is to use very little salt at first, to
be careful not to scatter any over the roots
or box if such is grown as edging. remov-
ing the weeds from that part by other
means, and if the quantity used do not ef-
feet the object to repeat the application af-
ter a time, taking care not to salt too much.
If the keping down of weeds were the on.
ly advantage Of using salt, it adoption
might be open to many objections but it
likewise keeps worms away, and destroys
the weeds without loosening the gravel or
other materials composing the walk This
advantage is of the greatest importance
where the number of persons who traverse
the walks daily is small, for however care
fully weeds are picked up by hand, or
forced up by the hoe, some disturbance of
the surface must be caused, and before
that can fairly be remedied the operation
has to be repeated. and loose unpleasant
surface is the result, or constant rolling be-
comes necessary. Now with salt nothing
is disturbed, the weeds wither and disap-
pear in few days, and even if they are
deep rooted ones, such as dandelions and
docks, an extra pinch over the crown will
generally kill them.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-06-21
How no BREAK CArrLE 20 LEAD.-Take

How TO BREAK CATTLE 70 LEAD.--Take
two animals of about the same size and
strength, and tie them together with
strong rope by placing one end around the
horns of one animal end the other end
around the horns Of the other and make
them fast, as for leading or tying up, leav-
ing three or four feet of rope between the
inner horns. and turn them into a field
free from trees. Let them run, and pull,
and haul till they are tired of it, and viii
walk side by side and feed together. Take
off the rope, and they will ever after lead
with the docility Of child. even though
the first occasion may be years afterwards.
It is much easier than for man to be
jerked around all day by Wild heifer or
steer, and more efeotual.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-06-21

spent the best days of his life in trying to
prove that the black man was created for
a slave and chattle For his own selfish
purposes, by stirring up our prejudices,
appealing 10 our passions, and playing up
on our ignorance, he seeks to make us his
political tools. and set enmity between the
races where there should be peace, and
nothing but peace. For opposing this
great wrong, and for trying to do a good
work for my race, within the scope Of my
humble capacity. his minions hunt me with
the ferocity of blood hounds.
If there is no law for my protection ; or
if its executors viii not extend its shield
over me when appeal to it, it shows that
we have reached despotism, and i have
no rights as a free man obeying the law.
that Gou Brownlow and his party feel
called npsn to respect. e ha an
viii not. [ appeal to the friends Of justice
and of free and equal laws to turn them out
of place at the ballot-box, and put in men
who will devote themselves to peace and
kindliness. and who will protect and de-
fend the liberties of the poor and weak as
we'll as those of the great and strong.
joseph E. WILLIAMS,
Cor. Sec. Indep't Conservative Union
Club of Nashville.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-06-21
NUMBER %.
To Farmers.


Every farmer should select his seed from
his own crop, when he is gathering the
corn, and not depend on any other portion
of the country for supply. Corn that
has been acclimated will yield much the
Target crop. a practical farmer gives his
experience in raising corn as follows:
"SOme ten years ago planted an ear
of corn to test the difference between the
product of the kernels of both ends and
the middle of the same ear, and will give
you the result. The soil was just alike,
the cultivation the same, and the crop very
different. Iplanted the first two rows from
the large end of the ear. and the last two
rows from the tip or small end and plant
ed all the same morning. The large end
produced falr sized ears, with irregular
rows, much as you viii find them at the
end Of the ears. The middle kernels pro-
duced large ears, mostly straight rowed
and fair. the tips brought forth nubbius
only. There was not fair ear on the two
rows OF corn. I have raised corn, more or
less for forty years; and now plant only
about half, or at most two thirds of the
kernels on each ear of corn and generals
ly raise good crops. Save your seed corn
and hang up in the fall