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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

OF interesting bNatlsuos-lo A. Il
e." OF the Bulletin.
Corrospopdsnoo Public Ledger.l
Change is tho order of the day. ] bo-
lieve it was intended by Nature in social
science and political economy as well as
in the winds and seasons Men cannot
always move in straight lines there is
something in their composition that
directs them sometimes this way and
sometimes that way; so their lives
become series Of zigzags, and their
deaths number Of moats, constantly
leaving distractions in the path of Pro
gress.
Any one who sojourned during the
past four years in Memphis, aud noted
the tortuosities Of the Stay-athomes,
must certainly believe change TO be a
divine institution" There was no
especial wonder when fellow ap-
peared with a silver lining in the morn
ing and a purple tint in the evening like
passing cloud nor did amazement
stand on tip-toe when some one Of rain
bow proclivities advanced like an aurora
borealis, and retreated like specter OF
the Brocken. 1t was all quite COM
mon, and supposed to be according to
the statutes Of Moses.
The same phenomena are still preva-
lent, and nobody opes his eyes wider
than usual I've heard General "
lauded because he didn't knew triangle
from a bootj jack, and I've seen a Colo
mel" crowned with laurel because he
ordered his men to rest on their hindlegs.
Although slavery is said to be dead, we
still cling to chivalry. Spanish titles
are our boast We've bayou called
Gayeso, a Gayoso hotel, a Gayoso saw
mill, Gayoso savings institute, and are
promised shortly Gayoso gas.
so we go up. up. up,
And so we 20 down, down, dOwny,"
without laugh.
Therefore, Cervantos being dead and
Helper alive, we prefer white to black
labor Shade Of Robinson Crusoe, who
knew the tact of Friday and the skill OF
pet monkey, look down upon US, and
inspire us with belief in African inge-
nuity Who can read the Tempest
without being convinced of the superi.
ority of Callban to Erial2 Who can
cad tho Travels of Mungo Park and
the Impending Crisis of Helper" and
doubt the industrial habits ofIthe Sons
of Ham in the jungle, compared to the
slovenly laziness of the Celtic and Teu'
tonic races in the Free States p
There's cloud over as; we sit in
darkness. Let US draw the car Of jug
gernaut over us, and rest in heaven.
Let us see light. Ay, here it is; light
that will dazzle the eyes of Radicals and
show Conservatives in what element
wealth lies. Lcok at it. The native
white population of the United States, in
1863 calculated by the excess of births
over deaths since 1870, was S,7S9, ,969r
while white immigrants and their des
cendants since 1890, in 1863 numbered
q, ,ll2, ,205-an excess Of l2,322,236
This fact alone should have driven
Knownothiugs into fits Of hydrophobia
but if they had been wise like you and
the Radicals, and made Sambo a sov
ereigp, they might have triumphed Sc
far AZ to rise into clouds of dusky glory.
have taken the trouble Of examining
official documents, and find the number
of Irish and German immigrants in each
of the New England, Middle, Western
and Southern States, in 1860, as follows
NEW ENGLAND STATES.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

saS" An exchange thinks the removal
of the remains of the Federal dead from
Southern battiefelds to soldiers ceme-
teries North s rather profitable business
An instance is mentioned of the removal
of a single body in four collins
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

P6S~ An exchange says that adverii-
sing is the oil which wise tradesmen put
in their lamps. If they fail to use it,
their light" go out, and they sink into
hopeless and irreirievable bankruptcy,
or exc out miserable, draining exist
ence, while their more far-sighted neigh
bors ride on the tide Of prosperity 10 the
haven Of plenty, to make happy their
declining years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

B@~An Ohio paper gives the names of
the three prominent Radicals who have
committed suicide during the past year,
and mentions it as an example which
the entire party is following with cer-
taintv of success.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

Soy There is a great demand for
white labor in Middle Tennessee, and
the places formerly occupied by negroes,
who voted the Radical ticket, are rapidly
being filled by white men.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13
IESSEE TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST I3 1867 NO. l39.

Judge John 4. SwOyne, of Memphis. II
IS only three miles distant from high
point on the Memphis, Clarksville and
Louisville railroad. A few thousand
dollars judiciously expended in prepar.
ing accommodations for visitors, would
render the place one Of the most popular
watering places in the South The
well I" itself, has no equal in America.
O Z O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

g6S- The last freak Of fashion, says the
London Medical Journal, is the aboli-
ton Of the pearl powder, rouge and white
lead that have so long reigned. Even
belladona is to be discarded at Paris, and
golden hair will soon become a rare
copmoiity. The decree has gone forth
for black hair aud bronze compilations,
and they are heneeforth to be produced,
90 matter at what expense.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

a6g" Fre-proof muslin is an article at
present occupying the attention of scien-
,ti6c men, 1t is stated that a concentra'
ted neutral solution of tungstate of soda,
diluted with water, and then mixed with
three per cent. of phosphate of soda, will
effectually protect muslins against fire.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

E@~ The Bishops of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, in pastoral
address, have requested their whole
Church to observe Friday, the 10th inst,
as day of fasting and prayer
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

EG~ 1t seems that the war Of races is
not wholly confined TO the South At
Burlington, Iowa, a few days since, there
was fight between the whites and the
negroes, about thirty on each side. The
negroes used pistols, but were finally
oyerpowered Only two persons were
seriously injured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

neA. Our Western military posts, in
1864, cost the Government $25, 100000,
aud in 1865, S57,OOO,OOO, of which last
sum the pay of the troops took only 81
$4,000, while the subsistence depart
ment swallowed up $3l,523, $50, and the
quartermasters 23,374,2OO Iii is stated
that Sl5O,OOO,OO will scarcely meet the
expenses Of the past year
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

k&~ Among the recent appointees to
the military board of aldermen Of Mo-
bile it seems there is one member who
can neither read or write The fellow, il
seems, has had the good sense, however,
to refuse to take his seat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

ss..eA-p The Knoxville Free Press says
Capt Brooks, the Paymaster of the
militia, has gone on his first errand to the
posts of the command We understand
he will pay off and muster out the con
cern. Their occupations gone.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

B@rAn exchange says that French
genealogist has discovered that Maxi
milan is descended from Philip of Ma
cedon, father of Alexander the Great ;
but to allay all jealousy, he kindly de-
clares that all the European sovereigns
are descended from the same ancestor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

DdS- The cholera has made its appear
ance in Carroll county, Miss, and among
those who have died of the malady is Col.
J.. NJ. Hamilton, an old and highly es-
teemed citizen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

n0- Engineers are still engaged in lay
ing out a route on the Indiana side Of
the Ohio river, with view of making
a report to Congress on the feasibility of
building canal around the falls at Louis
,,;IIo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

Bd~An Ohio paper publishes the fol-
lowing: "On Wednesday afternoon
last, A. G. Glenn, Esq, united in the
holy bonds etc., at the Jail in this
town, Mr.. Jonathan Eagy, who is await
ing a hearing before the Court of Com :
mon Pleas, on charge of robbery, and
Miss Sophronia Smith.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13
nayrThe Detroit Adrertiser gives four

BB-The Detroit AdrSrtiser gives four
reasons for the present hostile attitude
of the Indians. First, the Chivington
massacre second the burning of the
Cheyenne village by General Hancock
third, the establishment of military posts,
contrary to treaty obligations, in the best
of their hunting grounds, and, fourth,
General Sherman's threat Of extermina-
ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

D9~ The ninth annual report of the
trade and commerce Of Chicago, just
published, shows the receipt during the
past year of S4,OOO,OOO bushels of corn,
25, ,OOO,O 900 bushels of wheat, II, 900, 900
bushels of oats and 100000 bushels Of
rye and barley. The lumber and live
stock trade are both shown to be upon
tba inoreasa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

no. The Madison (Ark.) Pioneer re-
ports several deaths from cholera among
the citizens of that place during the past
week, and number of deaths among the
troops stationed there
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

Edy- The expense of registration in
Arkansas is estimated at SS9O,OOO. On
the same basis the entire cost Of registra-
ton in the South will be fifteen millions
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

say The seventeen year locust has
duly made its appearance in Virginia,
and is doing considerable damage, mainly
10 the forests.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

B@-A Connecticut beggar, while wait
ing for crust of bread one day last
week, stole false set of teeth to eat it
with.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

nA-In England, any place Of amuse-
ment which has been visited by any
member Of the royal family is permitted
to name itself the royal theater or opera.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13
TOtal......."...............-.....~..$l. .G5.S;
LIABILTTIEs.
Loss by Portland Fire July A
ulHE total ameunt covered by the AETNA po

rINUE total amount covered by the Astna Poli-
i cies on property destroyed or damaged is
sos. .S5l, on which salvage will be about five
per cont. Our total loss will not vary much
from S2OO,0O0, and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum is i've per cent. upon the Com
pany's nssets. q figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year,
or proportion equal to 5000 loss for COM
pany Of 100000 assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value OF
wealthy, strong corporations is foroibly IL
lustrated by this fire. Several weak insurance.
companies are destroyed. Portland has q
population Of S5.0O0-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone stTuctures-protected
and screened with UPWARD of S.050 shade trees-
bounded on three sides by water-indeed,
literally. almost rising from the Ocean--and
with steam fire denRrtment-yet il has $l0,-
OOO,UOO of property consumed in a few hours
upon holiday when its people are least ocsu-
pied-from the very insignificant cause Of q
contemplate fireoracker.
Remember the triang origin of fires that
sweep away in few hours tho earnings %
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Htna Agent call if you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay a fair rate Of premium for
a good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before You, procure
your Insurance with shrewd judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
TO by II. A. LITTLETON e CO., AE'ts
Wis No. % Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

nA.T A.Thereis not house within twenty
Eve miles Of Lincoln, the new capital Of
Nebraska, aud yet thetown supports two
daily papers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

FS5- A whole family was dangerously
poisoned the other day, in Portsmouth,
Va, from eating toad.stools, which we're
taken for mushrooms.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

na-It is reported that eighty-Gve per
cent of the mortality in ST. Louis is
among children under FIVE years Of age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

sag-The last distinguished arrival at
the Paris Exposition is that Of her Ma
jesty Huikou juikon, the Queen Of the
Society Islands.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

BS- A boy in Montpelier, Vermont
while bathing in a stream near that place
the other day, found a sword, which had
evidently been used in the Revolutionary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

Beg A certain foreign Marquis, who is
stopping at one of the New York hotels
spends $500 week
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

ReA. The registration in Lafayette
county, Mississippi, has been completed,
giving the whites 3lS majority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

HsRzsThe Tycoon of Japan is thirty-one
years of age, and bears the name OF
Prince Heibstyobashi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

D@ Louis Blanc is writing the biogra
ply of the late Macmillan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

B6~ The Catholics of New York are
erecting an orphan asylum which is to
cost $375, 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

B6"The present Empress of Morocco
was once French peasant girl.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

BGa.T .There.are one hundred and seventy
drinking saloons in Nashville
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

nsh..The thermometer has been up to
1852 in Davenport, Iowa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

E@~ The reports of the grape crop in
Ohio are very favorable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

bE" The yellow fever is abating at
Galveston, Texas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

1@- The Bolivar Bulletin says small
cottage houses are badly needed in that
town.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

seS~ There is farm in Burton county
Indiana, which contains "a 900 acres,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

BaA, The Cleveland Herald, q Radical
organ, has come out against Free Ma.
sonry.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13
MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK
RAILROAD.

on and after Tuesday, July 10, lSoI'
Trains wsll leave Hoprfeld AZ AZ. arriving
AZ Zen Mile Bayou At 81 ~. .o
Rciurniue-Lcsve Ton Mile bayou ~ cav
r.u-. and arIivcat liopeheld ~ 60 t.As -,
an Tucadavs and Saturdays a trair VIII
leave Ton Mile Bayou 81 SD AZ, arriving 81
Uapcfcid a. a.ll An
Raaurnine-Lcave Hopclcld az f-h.' anu
arrive al Ten Mile Bayou a. BIB f.N.
INC Reund Trip from Memphis 81 80.
The frr5hoat Nevada viii make close con
j. L. MEIGs..
1so Chief Engineer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

R07~ The Spragues, who own the Stale
of Rhode Island, are said to be worth
S25 900, 600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

BsA- The Forthcoming orange crop OF
Louisiana promises to be unprecedent-
edly large.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

sa~The Buffalo police are confscating
bread of light weight for the benefit of
the poor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13
RATES on ADVERTISING !:

Displayed advertisements will be charged ac-
c0rdng to the SPACE occupied, at above rates
there being twelve lines Of solid type TO the
inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Special Notices inserted forten cents per line
for each insertion.
To regular adNertsers we offer superior in
ducements, both ~ to rate Of charges and man
ner Of displaying their favors.
All advertisements should be marked tho
specific length of time they are TO be published.
II not so marked, they will be inserted for one
month and charged accordingly.
Notices of Marriages and Deaths will be in
serted In the PUBLIC LEDGER as items of news.
But any thing beyond mere announcement
will be charged for at the rate Of 20 cents per
line.
Advertisements published Mt intervals will be
charged ten cents per line for each insertion.
All bills for advertising are due when con-
tractod and payable on demand.
B9- All letters, whether upon business or
otherwise, must he addressed to
WHITMORH u CO.;
Publishers and prODrietOrs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

BaS" The immortal J. n. is lifting
the veil and removing the pressure
in Georgia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

BaS Judge Schrugam, of the Supreme
Court of New York, died on the llth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

DOUsI 4 CUNNINGHAM, BLACK
Ii smithing and Wagon-making. cor. Mon
roe and DesOtO streets. l4b
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13
WITHIN RE * CO.,
No. 13 Madison Street,

Tho PUBLIC LRDDKR is served g City sub, sub,
scribers by faithful carriers at TEN CENTS
per week, payable weekly TO tho carriers.
BY mail, SIX DOLLARS per annum, or
Fifty Cents per month"; in Advance:
Communications upon subjects OF general IN
iterest 10 the public arc at ali times acceptable.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
ID A rrrnc q Ii AnIrIND DnICINC
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

CHULTZ, A. o.. L0CKSMITH, SAFE MA
- ker. etc. ll9 Jefferson street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

DUSSELl, GROVE & CO., GAYos0 PLA-
II ming Mill, 2l2 Adams street. east OF the
RaVOu.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

CTEINYUHL, JACOB, DEALER IN ALE.
- Rner and Linuorsi $50 Third street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

GPICER, ANDERSON Il CO., GK0CERs,
- No il2 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

oIWAN & FOUTE, ATT0RN EYS-AT LAW,
- Desoto Bl.ck, Madison street.
CTRATMAN'S SWIMMING SCHOOL,
- f.,nt of IIninn sirnet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

NEUSIC, PIANOS, CABINET ORGANS.
chandise. ut r. Katzenbach's. 3lT Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

] Third streets, r. G. Gist, Postmaster.
nUACKENBUsH Il WARREN, DEALERS
" In Sash. Doors and Blinds. 81 MadiEOn st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

Policies in all the various forms of Life Insu-
rance. and respectfully solicit public patron
age. h-3S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

o EC0ND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
- por Main and Boal streats
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

DOGEPS & PURNBLL, PHYSICIANS
IL and Surgeons. cor. Main and Madison sts.
D0YsTER, TREZEVANT & CO., AUG
IL, tioneers 276 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

Consulting Physicians;
B. W. AVANT. +. A. RAMSEY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

CT. MRRY'S GERMAN CHURCH GATH
- OiICl. cor. Nnrkrt and Third stroets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-13

D0LTCB COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, No.
AZ Madison street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-10

T CERTIFICATES OF ALENAN-
II DR1A CORPORATION STOCK--No. 80,
June 90 1852, III the name Of VIM. +. Brookes
VIM Fowle, trustee.
No IS. June %, 1852, in the name of VIM. F.
Ladd, VIM. Fowle, trustee
No. 81, June I'd, 1852. in the name Of Charles
S. Taylor, jr,, VIM. Fowle, trustee.
No. &c, June e. 1852, in the name of S. L.
Laid, VIM. Fowle, trustee.
No. 80, June %, in the name of f. B. Taylor,
VIM Fowle, trustee.
Notice is hereby given that the above stocks
having been mislaid, destroyed or lost. applica-
ton will be made for renewal of the same.
ap 10-law4wH CHAS. S. TAYLOR,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-10

CoL0RED SCHOOLS IN VIRGINIA. The col
ored schools in this State are under the super
intendencc of the Freedmen's Bureau, R. NJ.
Manley being Superintendent The Rich
mond Dispatch gives us the following statistics
There are in the State Of Virginia POI schools,
with 266 teachers, giving instruction in them
TO lG, 227 scholars. We find from the reports
that amongst that number Richmond has 3 900
scholars; Petersburg, 1853; Norfolk and
Portsmouth, zoos; Lynchburg, 405: Alex
aDlrja, l,756; Fredericksburg, $50; Char
lottesvilIe, 2S0; Stannton, 403; DanviIle, GOO;
Winchester 239; Yorktown, 324 Fortress
Monroe, l,lGO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-10

Mr.. Chenowith, of Baltimore, who has been
giving lessons in painting to the ladies OF the
family of Mr. Jefferson Davis, at Fortress
Monroe. states that in his conversations, whilst
Mr.. Davis complains of his detention without
t,i,L he entertains towards the officers who
have him in charge, the kindest feelings, and
that he is grateful to many citlgeos OF Bati-
more for their tayors to him, His health is
now toerably good He speaks Of public
affairs calmly
The Red river packet Alabama Was burned
last week about forty miles above New Orleans.
She had large number of passengers on
board all of whom were saved. Mr.. Martin,
the pilot received resolution OF thanks from
the passengers for his bravery and presence OF
mind. He remained at the wheel until She
struck the Iaud, refusing even to 90 to the
assistance of his wife until all were in safety.
The Richmond Wing says there is Il talk Of
Gen Schotield being about to appoint City
Council for Richmond-the term for which
the present Council was elected having eX-
pired, no election having been held, and the
present Council holding over
Numerous destructive fires arc reported in
many of the cities and towns at the North
aud West at Boston--New Philadelphia IN
Ohio--Belfast, Ne. ,-Easton, Pa.,--WllkeS-
barre, Pa, --Petrolia in Canada, &C., &c.
The several cotton mills Of Petersburg Va,
have consumed l,llG bales of cotton in the
manufacture of goods since the beginning ofhe
year. This is equal, deducting Sundays, to
nearly fifteen bales per day.
President johnson yesterday nominated to
the Senate, John P Stockton, Of New jersey,
as Minister to Austria, and Horace Capron,
of Illinois, but formerly of Maryland, as Com
missioner of Agriculture.
Several land buyers from the North, the
Fredericksburg Herald says, are looking around
at the lands in the neiehborhood Of Frede-
recksburg. They are not Offering large prices.
MIR. Edward p. Tabb, of the old and tx
tensively known house Of E. ?. Iabb \ Co..
died at his residence in Norfolk, Va, on Sun
day last.
The General Assembly of Virginia conyen>
to day, at Richmond 1t is probable that the
session will not be long one
General Sheridan has annulled an election
held in one of the Louisiana parishes in viola
| ton Of his general orders.
The dwelling Of Mr.. Peter c. Smith, neal
Culpeper Court House, Va, was destroyed by
fire on Friday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-10

BUSINESS ALONG THE RAppAuANNoCK. "A
gentleman who has just returned from 'fying
trip" to Richmond, Wesmorcland and Essex
counties, informs US that the wheat crops in
those counties are ali in hourisbing condition.
There arc large shipments Of corn now going
on from ali the counties along the lower Rap
pahannock
The fisheries have improved very much
Two tons of rock fish were taken at 4 haul at
the "Sabine Hall iarm in Richmond county
On the last trip Of the "MaLilda" to Baltimore
five thousand shad were shipped at Tappahan,
mock for Baltimore, at S25 per hundred -
fredericksburg Herald