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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1867-10-19
Military Order.
HEADERS. I'd MILITARY DISTRICT
Charleston, S. g., Oct. 2, 1867.
,ccial Orlers No. 16S.

Charleston, S. g., Oct. 2, 1867. !
Special 0"lers No. 1es.
VIII. TheTreasurer of the State of South
Carolina is hereby directed to pay all amounts
approved at these Headquarters, for salaries
and expenditures incurred in maintaining the
quarantine on the coast of South Carolina, es.
tablishcd by General Orders No. 3, Head
quarters Second Military District, current Sc.
ries, out of any funds remaining unexpcnded
in the treasury ut the time of the presentation
thereof; and if there be not sufficient funds
at that time for that purpose, the payment
shall be made out of tho first funds that shall
be received i'll the treasury thereafter,
The amounts so expended will be charged
against the appropriation made by the Lcgis.
lature of South Carolina in December, 1865,
for the Military Academy at Charleston, and
the appropriation made by the Legislature
aforesaid in December, 1866, for testing the
constitutionality and validity of the Acts of
Congress, by which tho aads in Saint Helena
and part of Saint Lukc's Parish have been
sold as directed in Special Orders No. 1856,
paragraph Ii, current series, from these Head.
quarters.
by command of Brevct Major General Ed.
II. S. Candy.
LOUIS Y. CAZIARC,
ido. do ESmn ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1867-10-19

THE DROUGHT in Ohio still prevails to Il
great injury of tho corn and potatoe crops
Farmers are selling their stock water is ye
scarce, and, in many cases, the cattle have
be driven great distance for water. Farme
are not feeding hogs for the winter marke
to any extent, aud no con ntracts are Being ma
but those for early delivery.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1867-10-19
z O J. I II Z O A L
by REQUEST.

Frem the Winsboro News, lst instant.
WlNsBono, S. c., Sept. 9th, 1867.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1867-10-19

I 2" AocoRDINo 20 Milton, Eve kept silent ia
Eden 70 hear her husband tall" said a gon-
tle9an 20 4 ksay Friend, and then added, in o
/ melancholy tone: 9s.g
uAlhsl there have bseu no Ewes since"
Because There havo been no husbands
worth listening Fwas the quick retcr..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1867-10-19

A GREAT NAruKxE GtRIoslrY-A MA
and Herald !" Of yesterday says: "The steam
cow which was lately captured at Il the mouth nth
ological Gardens at London. Without going
too minutely into particulars, lett suffice to
say that tho sea COW 10 neither COW nor fish,
but partakes Of the character Of both. 4 il
an inhsbitant Of che mouths Of q few Southern
rivers, and is found ip the Amazon, Oriuoca
and Oyapoo Rivers. The manatee now here
is the only one on exhibition in The world"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1867-10-19

TIE Pour Royal RAlLRoAD. The eau!
gusta Constitutionahst," Of Tuesday, says Of
this enterprise:
"The meeting Of the stockholders Of this
road took place at the Planters Hotel, yester.
terday, inthis oity. We ere ,pleasod to learn
that there is every prospect Of au early com
pletion Of this road. Northern Capitalists
have invested, and itit advisable that sEock.
holders 10 the South, who are able, should re.
tain their shares
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

THE mineral springs at Raleigh, so
famed for their healing qualities, seems
to become the favorite resort for pleasure
as we'll as health. The accommodations
afforded by the Memphis and Ohio rail-
road to visit these celebrated springs is
an evidence of the desire of the Superin.
tendent of that railroad to benefit our
citizens. We are satisfied that an ex-
cursion train does not pay the company,
but the desire of our citizens to visit the
springs on Sunday is such that Supern-
tendent Jones has continued the Sunday
excursion trains, which will leave the
depot, head of Main street, at 8 am and
3 pm. on tomorrow Sunday, August
%, 1867. From experience, we would
advise our friends to avail themselves of
this opportunity to visit the springs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

A MORNING paper keeps standing
at the head of its columns in conspic'
uous letters the following:
Largest circulation of any paper IN
Vest Tennessee. Largest city circulG
ton"
Now, if this is true, we have no right
to say one word on the subject. But if
it is not true, it is not right that any
other paper should take from us the
credit and reap an advantage which be-
longs to the LEDGER. The public, whose
advertising patronage depends much on
the circulation of newspaper, is enti-
tied to know the facts. And the paper
which pretends to the largest circulation
should be able to establish it, We pub
lish that the LEDGER has the largest cir
culation. We think it is three times as
large as that paper So that one of us
is mistaken. Whichever it is should
take down the horns. And we now offer
to pay over to Col Kerr for the Fanny
Thurston fund one hundred dollars if our
whole circulation does not exceed that
paper t,oO to one, provided only the pub
fishers referred to will do the same if it
does-to be determined by selection of
mutual friends as judges. Thus the
truth will appear, and charitable fund
be increased in either event.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24
p GaYoso and 6 Water streets.

Our JOB OFFICE. The PUBLIC LEDGER
job printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most ap
proved patterns of type, borders and
presses, end is better prepared than ever
TO accommodate the mercantile public
Our prices will continue to De the mos
reasonable in the city, while our work is
guaranteed to give satisfaction. We have
the only complete printing office in the
city, and will continue to give our Gus
toners inducements no others in this
market can afford. Call and see. +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

Our MERCHANTS AND THE CoTTON TAX.
A meeting of merchants was held at the
Chamber of Commerce yesterday after
noon. The object was to secure theap
pointment of an agent for Mr.. Shepherd,
U. S. Collector for that district of Missis-
sippi embracing the counties contiguous
to Memphis. who would locate in this city
and collect the tax on cotton after its
arrival here. General J. D. Rufiin was
called to the chair, and Mr.. n. Corona
appointed Secretary, After the matter
had been discussed by Messrs. j. ID. Ruff
fin, w. II. Passmore, S. A. Livermore,
F. n. Mahan, W. B. Galbreath, - West,
E. J. Conner, R. A. Parker, - Ward and
= Robinson, it was decided, on motion
of the latter, to appoint committee to
correspond with the U. S. Collector for
North Mississippi, ascertain his feelings
relative to the proposition, and report to
a subsequent meeting Of merchants. The
committee consists of Messrs. Ruiiin,
Phillips, Galbreath and Ward.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24
THE DAILY MURDER.
Another Terrible Crime in the su-
burbs, Last Night.
One Negro Shoots Another Dead,
without Provooation.
The Murderer Narrowly Escapes
Lynohing by an Infuri.
ated Mob.

Yesterday was not permitted to pass
without "the daily murder" A short
time since n white man, named Duncan,
and Dan Dawkins, a negro, who keeps
small establishment near the corner of
Brinkley avenue and the Pigeon Roost
road, had an alteration relative to some
business disagreement Duncan atone
time lived next door to Dawkins, but
afterward removed to Charleston avenue.
Yesterday a white man named Williams
was sent by Duncan to collect bill from
Dawkins. An alteration, and the lat
ter's refusal to pay the bill, was the re.
suit of the interview, and the trouble was
finally terminated, by each procuring a
peace warrant against the other.
The quarrel was heard by number of
loungers, both white and black, and
formed the topic of general CONVERSE
ton about the corner in the evening.
One of the parties who espoused the
Williams side was notorious negro
known as Bill Green, formerly a hotel
porter. Green had a shot gun, with
which he threatened to shoot Dawkins.
He made no attempt to do so, however,
and the disturbed elements seemed to be
quoting, when negro who had hereto
fore taken no part in the quarrel, forced
the alteration to bloody sequel. This
was fellow known as SEWER He
stepped forward, took the gun from
Green, leveled it at Dawkins and fired.
The charge lodged in Dawkins' abdo-
men. he fell forward with a piercing
shrek, and in short time was dead.
The tragic termination of the ARRAY
wrought the spectators, both white and
black, to frenzy. Sewer, who attempted
to run, was seized by the throat by a
negro of almost gigantic stature, who
held him until the crowd closed in and
prevented all possibility of escape Cries
Of" lynch him we're heard on all sides,
and the excited mob, composed mainly
of blacks, we're about to resort to extrem-
tiles, when Mr.. Ball, Mr.. Peck and Mr..
Lombard, residents of the vicinity, and a
number of others, succeeded in inducing
the adoption of more moderate measures.
A large crowd started with Sewer for
the city and were met by officer John
Brown, who took charge of the prisoner,
and assisted in bringing him to the
station house. Green escaped during
the excitement, but was subsequently
arrested in South Memphis. 1t is as
serted that he told Sewer to shoot Daw.
kins
Dawkins was quiet negro, respected
by his friends. Sewer and Green are
bad fellows.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24
The Port of Memphis.

The river here, and all the upper and
lower rivers are declining steadily, with
little prospect Of an immediate rise.
The arrivals at this port, yesterday,
were the W r Arthur, ST. Louis; Rub-
con, Vicksburg; City of Cairo, st. Louis
Commonwealth, st. Louis; P W strader,
New Orleans.
The departures were the W r Arthur,
New Orleans Rubicon, St. Louis; Com
monwealth, New Orleans; P W Strader,
Cairo.
The City of Cairo will leave for st.
Louis at o'clock this afternoon, Get
aboard.
The Rowena is the White river packet
for 8 o'clock this afternoon. Captain
Davis commands.
The II. NJ. Shreve is advertised for
New Orleans at o'clock this afternoon.
Captain Houses packet, the Victor,
with Johnny Grehan at the desk, will
leave for Hailes Point this evening.
The Louisville Courier, of yesterday,
says:
The river was rising slowly yesterday,
with three feet one inch water in the
canal, in the evening, by the mark
During the previous twenty four hours it
had risen two inches at the head of the
falls, and FIVE or six inches at Portland
This makes quite an improved stage of
water out over the Portland bar The
weather was clear, though cloudy in the
morning, with very heavy fog prevail
ing over both river and land. The Their
mometer in the evening was so in the
shade.
At Cincinnati at noon yesterday the
river had fallen an inch, and we may
look out for it to be falling here this
morning.
On the bar at the foot of the falls there
are some three and a half to four feet
water, which is much better stage than
at points lower down. The present rise,
though slight, will make four to six
inches more water out to Evansville
Chenaults Reach mot Chenowith's, as
our printer had it twice. is one of the
shoalest points along the lower Ohio. 1t
is just below Flint Island, and hardly a
boat, going down or coming up, misses
the bottom in that reach.
There has been slight at rain Pitts
burg, with small rise at that point, and
the Allegheny is reported rising at Frank
lin.
Steamboatmen can save money by get
ting their printing executed at the PUB
Lie LEDGER office, our arrangements en-
abling us to do work at rates that will
compare with any establishment in the
West. We invite stcamboatmen to ex-
anime our styles of work and prices. T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24
LOCALS In BRIEF.

From September the LIST, 1866, to
date 2l6,Sll bales of cotton were re-
ceived in Memphis. The present stock
on hand is 1923 bales.
Why doesn't somebody shoot a
horse theft Stables are robbed nightly
in the vicinity, but no scoundrel receives
the merited ounce of lead
- By the breaking of the axle of a
locomotive tender, the other day, near
Desoto, on the Mobile and Ohio railroad,
two cars were thrown fifteen feet down
an embankment 1t is remarkable
fact that no one was injured.
= The paving of North Court street
is rapidly progressing. We learn that
the Southern Express Company design
paving at their own expense the alley
forming the western boundary Of their
fine building, opposite Court Square.
1t is said that the BARRIERS have or
ganized Trade Union. A colored bar
Der shop on an outside street reduced the
cost of shave to fifteen cents. Main
street BARRIERS threatened the outsider
with violence, and shave is as steep"
on mans face as on his paper at a
second-clas banking institution.
of seventy.fve inmates of the
county Jail ffty-three are charged with
larceny, and eleven with murder. OF the
former those without money will be con-
victed The murderers will be turned
loose as soon as their cases can be
reached in the Criminal Court, which
does not recognize any such crime
-Emmons & Son, No. 10 Jefferson
street, and 1893 Main street, have re
ceived New York Ledger, Literary Al
bum, Chimney Corner, Metropolitan
Record, London News, New York Clip
per, Freeman's Journal, Criminal lei
tung, LittelPs Living Age, for this week,
Irish People, Harper's Magazine, Gal
axy, Herald Of Health, all for Septem
Der, London Art journal, for August,
and dailies from everywhere.
= Messrs. Taylor, Mclean & Co. will
soon complete the heavy contract com
menced by them few months since. We
learn that owing to the scarcity of money
no less than 100000 is yet due them
from citizens for paving, the greater
portion of which win probably not be
paid them for several months to come.
They have worked faithfully, and, APP
preciating the existing condition of
affairs, are showing leniency which is
most commendable, and exhibits aproper
spirit We understand that Forrest,
Montgomery & Co. have employed this
firm to pave Jefferson street for them,
and that the work of laying the blocks
will soon be commenced.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

The MAIN STREET RAILwAY.-We
learn that instructions will be at once for
warded to Messrs. Forrest Montgomery
4 Co., the contractors, to Immediately
proceed with the work of removing the
street railway track from Main street,
preparatory to grading for the Nicholson
pavement. This is in accordance with
the recent action of the Board of Alder
men already announced. The paving of
Main street at once, is imperatively de-
manded by the public, and the city au-
thorities are in earnest in the matter
They are determined that if Main street
be left bottomless mud hole another
season, the blame shall not rest upon
them. 1t is proposed to test the ques'
ton, whether important public improve
ments shall be delayed to suit the con
venience of private corporations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24
Official Drawings Of the Missouri State
Lottery.

Class 499-DrGwn august %, 1867.
SO, Is, IL, 2, IS, rs, l, 81, II, 81, A, l6.
Class 5OO-Drawn augustus, 1867.
40, 90, 70, GA, 2, 81, 60, 3S, Al, 46, CT, 10, q
Drawn twice each day. Over 100000
in prizes paid each day. Prizes are all
cash. Tickets cost from twenty-five cents
to twenty dollars. Call or send for cir
cular.
GEO. VIVIAN VoAsT, Agent,
20 and 81 Jefferson,
% Gayoso and Water streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

MASDANUs-Yesterday afternoon Act
ing Mayor Lynn issued instructions to
City Attorney Morgan to apply for a man
damus compelling the Police Superinten-
dent to comply with the law in making a
report Of the money monthly received
by him from all sources, how it has been
distributed, etc. Whether Col Beaumont
will persist in disregarding the law, and
force the matter to an issue, We are IN
advised. One thing is certain; II the
law possesses any pOwer, he viii be
brought to terms
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

TINS former visitors to Spechts ia.
nous confectionery, on Madison street,
would find ii difficult to recognize in the
present interior of the building any
traces Of the late fire. The spacious
establishment has been repaired in every
part, but special attention has been paid
to the ice cream saloons up stairs. The
spacious room heretofore known as the
saloon has been sub-divided into two
saloons, one for gentlemen, and another
for ladies'. Both have been most ele'
gantly frescoed and redecorated, and now
present an appearance as charming to
the eye as creditable to the genius and
taste of the artist who designed aud
executed the work The large saloon in
'front.' designed for ladies, has been beau
tifully frescoed. Garlands of flowers
form the borders and centers, and fine
representations of the four seasons in
Jas relief ornament the corners. The
walls of the gentlemen's saloon contain
four paintings-one Of Mr.. Specht S
residence and grounds, south Of the city,
one Swiss landscape scene, and the
others German city views. The com
pletion of this work has entitled Mr..
Specht's to the rank Of the finest saloon
in the South. Prof. G. d. Rossi, who is
still engaged in giving the finishing
touches, designed and executed the work,
He is an artist of whose excellence the
saloons furnish the most ample evidence.
Our old friend, Mr.. Specht, is still alb
sent in Europe, health seeking and
making purchases for the establishment,
which is now under the efficient manage
ment Of the well known and popular Mr..
John Yarbra. l5z
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24
MnnaY Marknt.

City Scrip is about s. to 81 buying. and
So to 81 selling. There is a very limited
demand for County Warrants, the prevail
ing rates being 20, outside figures. buy
ing. and Is to so selling. Police Scrip rateSat
60 buying, and 81 to 60 selling. In Tennessee
money we quote as the buying rates: Bank of
Tennessee (old issue, 30; Bank of West Ten
nessee. 40; Bank of Chattanooga, 10; Bank of
Middle Tennessee, %; City Bank, 60; Mor-
chants Bank, 90; Northern Bank. IS; ocoee
Bank, 9; Planters Bank, So; Union Bank, IS /;
shelbyville Bank, 80; Southern Bank, 20; Ira
ders Bank, 50. Nothing is transpiriDg in
stocks
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

OWING to the non completion of our
house on the goth, we are compelled to
continue at 2l3 Main street, until the LIST
of September, when we will positively
move We therefore still offer the bal
ance of our stock lower than ever.
NJ. KRAUs & Co.,
+ 2l3 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

FORTHCOMING TOURNAMENT AT BIC
CREEK.-The citizens of the Big Creek
region, in this county, determined not
to be outdone by their city brethren, are
arranging for a grand tournament and
coronation to be given on the 9th of
September. The grounds adjacent TO
the residence Of the late Mr. J. w. Ward,
deceased, which are admirably adapted
to the purpose, have been selected. They
are exactly twelve miles from this city.
The lists are open to the world, and the
proceeds will be devoted to benevolent
purposes. There are four prizes-a sad
die horse worth $500; a gold watch and
chain worth $500; a saddle and bride
worth SIS; aud pair Of silver spurs
worth $50. The latter viii be presented
by a committee Of Eve young ladies 10
the most graceful rider. Parties in this
city who desire entering the lists viii
apply to Mr.. Jacob Vorheis, No. l75
Main street No entries viii be permit
ted after the ID proximo We direct
attention 10 the advertisement in 10 day s
LEBGER
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

RELIGIOUS NoTIcE.-Rev. John II.
Waddel, ID, Chancellor of the Uni
versity of Mississippi, will preach in the
Second Presbyterian Church tomorrow
morning at lOl o'clock, and at night at
the usual hour.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

SMALLNEss AND GREATNESS few
days ago the child Of lady in poor cir
cumstances, in this city, took sick, and,
growing worse hourly, she sent for a
physician, whom she thought she could
depend on for skill and humanity I'm.
fortunately, she was mistaken in her
notion, for the physician (so.called) in
vited to treat her child, possessed neither
the accomplishments of doctor or the
heart Of a gentleman. He prescribed
for the sick child four days in success
sion, and then, before it had recovered,
presented his bill for fifty dollars. The
lady, who is a widow, said she could not
pay so large a sum, but offered him
tioenty. fire dollars, all the money she
was owner OF. But the Esculapian Shy
lock was memorable and demanded the
full amount of his bill Finding the poor
woman had no more money, he took the
twenty-five dollars, and, espying poo
die dog in the house, demanded it in lieu
of the other twenty-five. The poor
woman at first refused, saying the dog
was a great pet of her child's, and she
did not like to part with it. The " doc
tor" however, insisted that he should
have it, and did actually carry off the
animal as part payment of his fee. The
child, on learning that his little pet had
been taken away, commenced fretting,
and gradually grew worse. Fearing the
child would die, the poor lady made her
distress known to an old and kind.heart-
ed physician, who, upon hearing of the
mean conduct of the former " doctor"
sent that individual note, requesting
him to send his bill to him (the kind
physician) aud he would pay it, and also
to send back the poodle dog to the child.
Shylock acquieseed, and we are happy
to learn that the child is recovering un-
der the skillful and humane treatment
of the true physician. Such an act Of
smallness as that performed by the
poodle-dog fellow will be condemned by
every warm hearted person in this com
munity; while the generosity Of the old
physician will receive many mother
thanks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

Losr.-A white pointer bitch, seven
months old. left ear liver colored, and
small spot under right eye; will answer
to tie name of Lilly. A liberal reward
will be paid for her delivery at 30 Court
street l5l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24
FOR LEASE.

T1oR LEAsE.-oNE FINE TWO STORY
L DOUBLE TENEMENT RESIDENCE for
lease, with six rooms in each tenement. situ-
ated or the east side Of Tennessee street, be-
tween Butler end South streets in o good and
pleasant vicinity and fine view Of the, river.
Also one on Third street, No. 3O8, with four
rnnms Annlv at 308 Third streat. l49
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

FIRST BAPTIST CHURcH.-Rev. A. c.
Caperton will supply the place of the
pastor in the pulpit tomorrow morning
at 100 o'clock, and preach in Chelsea
at 8 o'clock pm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

MATHEW MURPHY having used up all
the new bottles in this city with his Fluid
WTash Blue, wants to buy up his old bot
ties. See advertisement 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24
EsTRAY.

c,TRAYED OR ST0LEN-oN SUNDAY,
- the 18th inst. one S0RREL HORSE NJ LE,
shod Mi round, has a crack in right hind hoofy
s;ty wears old, fifteen hands high. $40 reward
will he paid for his return TO me, at " M9sby
straef T151@1 En. HAbLY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-24

EN0R LEASE ,,,,
L A NICE BRICK HOUSE,
In very rood location, with seventeen rooms
water works and gas in the upper apartments,
nice yard and wood house, for lease. good
chance for n hotel or boarding house. Inquire
at the Bulletin office. 1851
NOR RENT-sTORRS NO. "a & 80 Pop
Y la- street, with twelve rooms over them.
few feet from the 0verton Hotel. Rent moder-
ato Tnauire at the I,EnGER Counting room: