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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

CoATs' SPooL CoTToS, slightly dam
aged-all numbers-5 cents.
SHLoss L Bro, 247 Main street,
Opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

CAPTURE or A HOTEL THIEF.-A sus-
picious looking fellow was observed
coming out Of a room in the Gayoso
House about ten o'clock last night He
was arrested and turned over 20 tie
police. BE gave his name as Joseph
Dewing. A stolen revolver abd several
skeleton keys we're found on his person.
Col Cookren intends prosecuting him to
the full extent Of the Law.
scHooI ExHIBITiOS.-The exhibition
By the pupils Of the city schools, at the
Greenlsv Opera House last evening, vas
ven amended and passed Of 10 a sasissae'
tory manner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

CHOLERA IN MEMPnIs.-The Red Diar-
rhea Remedy Immediately checks diar-
rhea, vomiting and cramps For infants
il has no equal. 1t cools the stomach,
quiets the nerves, and tastes so well,
that all love it. Il is decidedly the re-
medy for the times, and is far, far
superior to any preparation put up by
druggists who know nothing about the
treatment Of diseases. Ours is prepared
by physicians, who "know whereof they
speak, and every family should procure
a bottle Sold by all druggists.
aei J. P. DRoMoooLE & Co.,
l0l 39l Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

1HE BRIBERY QUESTION The follow-
ing correspondence has taken place in
regard to the alleged attempt at bribery
in the awarding of the paving contract :
MEMPHIS, TENN. June q. 1857.
Hans Lemon, ESQ.,:
DEAR SIR: see by the morning papers
that charges were made at meeting of
the Council, last evening, to the effect
that / was partner of Messrs. Hopper
4 Montgomery, and, as such, made dis.
tinct offers to bride certain members of
the Council, you among the number. /
certainly never intended to intimate that
l was partner of the gentlemen referred
to, nor did l attempt TO bride you. /
have no interest, directly or indirectly,
in the contract Of Messrs Hopper &
Montgomery, and my remarks to you
regarding them were prompted by friend
ly considerations only. -,ta
Let me hear from you, and be kind
enough to place me right before the
Council and the community.
Yours, respectfully,
bsaitl W. c. PosrAL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

BoARDNG.-All DESTROYS of obtaining
a good home, can do so by applying at
Nos. 8 and 10 Mulberry street, near the
corner of Beal. Elegantly furnished
rooms and the best fare the market
affords. Terms, six dollars per week for
day board, and eight dollars per week
for board and lodging.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28
Monetary and Commercial
Cotton Market.

Cotton Market.
Cotton Is inactive, transactions are small,
and without change Of prices from yesterday
middlings dull at % cents; very few buyers in
the market Receipts yesterday, 10 bales; ex-
ports. l73 bales.
Money Market.
Goid is not so firm as on yesterday; brokers
pay 1867. City Scrip. 6s@70. County Scrip,
dull at 5000. There is but little trade in IN
current money, and our quotations remain the
same. We hear Of no sales Of stoeks or bonds
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28
Caliooes only 10 cts. Domestics Sets.
sHL0ss & BRO,
lB PAT Main street.

You've MEN's DIVISION No. 60, SoSs OF
TEMPERAxoE.-The regular election Of
officers of this Division viii be held at
Temperance Hall, corner Of Main and
Court streets, on Saturday evening, the
18th inst a prompt and general attend
ance of all members is requested.
By order ofthe W. P.
lO2 SA1L s. ANDERSON, r. s.
IF we say closing out our stock in
thirty days, we mean what we say. We
are bound to close out the damaged
stock of all goods at any price. (
'-'- '- NJ. KRAUs & Co.,
No. 2l3 Main street, next to Ward d
LeGueres drug store. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

No humbugl shloss Bro are positively
selling eF their entire stock Of dry goods at
4 sacrihcs. TO slsse business, at 24T Main
street. opposite Odd Fellovs' Hall. lOi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

AIcoRx.-Gen. J. L. Aleorn, Of Mis-
sissippi, delivered a reconstruction
speech at the Memphis Club bali last
evening, TO about one hundred persons,
including white men, negroes, pOheemen
and Radicals.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28
LADIES LIST.

A UsTIN MrsD Armstrong Miss M
"A Austerous Mrs A Ashbrook Mrs J
aiow.,ara = fall
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

EXTENSIVE reduction in dry goods at
Mack Bros, & Bohm 5.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28


NOMINATION. AT q meeting of the
citizens of Upton county, Tennessee,
convened at Coyington ON the 25th Of
June, 1867, Nat Upton, chairman and
John T. Douglas, secretary, H. R.
Bate, from the committee composed OF
II. R. Bate, Peyton Smith, G. w.
Smithead, Isaac Bledsoe and Henry
Maley, reported the following resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The Conservative conven-
ton recently held in Memphis to nom-
nate candidates, including hoater for
the counties of Shelby, Fayette and Tip
ton, did not make a nomination for
aoater, but pledged themselves to abide
the decision of Upton county. 1t is
therefore 30
ReSolced, That, in view of the crisis
impending over the country, we know of
no man more eminently qualified than
General P. B. Glenn, of Fayette, and
that, for his large experience, his ability,
integrity and tried patriotism, we nomi-
nate him as our candidate for hoater to
represent us in the next legislature of
Tennessee. f1
Itwas further resolced, That the con
sentative newspapers in Memphis be re-
quested to publish.
Communicated
EDIToRs PUBLIC LEDGER: 1t having
been currently reported that the North
American Life and Accident Insurance
Company of Philadelphia has not com
piled with the laws of this State, lest
some one might credit so untrue state
ment, we ask you to submit to your
readers consideration. the following Off
cial letter from his honor, John League,
county court clerk:
Messrs. Butler & Barbour, General Agents
North American Life and Accident Insurance
Company Of Philadelphia
GsNTs: At your request l take great
pleasure in certifying that you have
complied with all the requirements Of
law in relation 10 the payment of your
State and county taxes, paying to the
State $3.50, and to tho county $625, for
the privilege Of an insurance company
in this State. r-tr.rr-
Respectfully, your obedient servant
JOHN LOAGUE, Clerk.
In conclusion, We would announce to
the citizens Of Tennessee and vicinity
that we are prepared 70 effect insur ance
upon lives at from % 10 SSt per cent
less than any other company doing
business IN Melphis.
Very truly yours,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

A YsunE Man Killed by the 40
oidental Discharge OF a Gun.

A sad AFFAIR occurred AZ Cat lslAhui
on the Mississippi river, about twenty
FIVE miles below this point, on Sunday
last, whereby young planter named W,
Pinckney Tolleson lost his life. Last
year negro named Frank Reeves and
colored woman lived as man and wife,
and worked on the Tolleson plantation.
This year they we're employed on Mr.,
Reeves farm, but the conduct Of the
negro was such that his wife left him and
returned to the Tolleson' place. Last
Sunday, the negro, armed with a double
barreled shot gun, visited the Tolleson
plantation and endeavored to induce his
wife 70 return with him. She refused to
do 50, or even to take a walk or have
anything to do with him. The darkey
became exasperated and commenced
breaking up the furniture in the room.
The colored woman ran out and Informed
her young master of the manner in which
her late husband was cutting up. Me-
Tolleson proceeded 70 the cabin and
found the negro with chunk Of FIRE en-
deavoring to set fire to the building
Some words ensued, when Mr. Tolleson
seized the negros gun and struck him
with it. The butt of the weapon broke
off, when the gun was discharged, the
contents entering the body of Mr.. .Tolle.
son and inAictiag wound that caused
his death about an hour afterwards. Mr.,
Tolleson was about twenty-five years old.
A BAD RoAD.-In mentioning the con-
dition of the fernando road in our issue
of yesterday we simply wished to call
the attention of the authorities to the
condition Of the road, with the hope Of
having something done for it, and not
intending to honor Mr.. Avery nor take
honor from Capt. Lail or any one else
(as the appeal seems to think The
appeal says the repairing was made by
Capt. Lail, and that Mr.. Avery has not
spent one dollar on the read, which, to
my certain knowledge, is mistake, as
Mr. Avery kept three men and one horse
and cart at work repairing the road five
or six days, having to pass that way
tpice every dan sap his hands at Work
l have made inquiry this morning, and
learn that Capt Lsil did work one day
with several men and put the road in
very good order this side of the Trotting
Park, for which we are under obligations
to him. E. WHITMoRK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28
Money Market,
STEAMBOATS,.
MEMPHIS AND MOUND CITY PACKET.
PEOSTA

MARK R. CHEEK, Master.
EAVES THE LANDING, ,yslE-A
i foot OF Adams street, az e:.gllks.zsz---zzi-
and IL o'clock Am, and and $3.50 o'clock pm.
Leaves Mound City az and o'clock an, and
! and O'Clock 3 m. L1-llz
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28
Special Notices.

Special Notices will be Inserted in this col
INN for ton cents per line for each insertion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

0uR damaged stock Of dry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes, must be sold
in thirty days, regardless of cost or
value. NJ Klaus & Co,
No. 2l3 Main street, next TO Ward &
I.eC,uere's drug store. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

Southern Agent,
20 Jefferson st., and 22 Gayoso ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

The Healing Pool, and House Of Mercy.
Howard Association Reports. for YOUNG
MEN, on the CRIME OF SOLITUDE, and
the ERRORS, ABUSES and DISEASES which
destroy the manly powers, and create impedi-
ments to MARRIAGE, with sure means ofre-
lief. Sent in sealed lettor envelopes, FREQ of
charge. Address, DR.. j. sKILLIN HOUGH-
TON, Howard Association. Philadelphia, Pa.
67-lA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

THE OLD FoIKs-The Old Folks at
Home, a society composed of citizens
who have resided here at least twenty
years, have concluded to hold their an
nual celebration at Bantyn's station,
July 25th. Col. J. II. Mcmahon is to be
the orator of the day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

ouRJoB orTlcE. The PuBEo LEDorE
job printing department has been lately
supplied With the latest and most up.
proved patterns of type, borders and
presses, and is better prepared than ever
to accommodate the mercantile public
Our prices will continue to be 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. CaIl aud see. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

STILL LOWER. Goods falling at Mack
Bros. & Bohm's, opposite Court Square.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

SAVE TINE AND LABOR. Mr.. s. NJ.
Guests store on fernando road, imme.
diately south of South street, persons
can puEchase corn, oats, provisions, ETC.,
at as cheap rates as at any store in the
city. Planters can thus save time, haul
ing, ETC., which is quite an item at the
nresant time lO4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

MIDxIGHT RoBBERY.-Tim Foley, ar
rested for entering the residence Of John
Callahan, near the Memphis & Ohio R.
R. depot, at midnight, and stealing over
one hundred dollars, has been committed
for trial at the Criminal Court-bail
ha;r1 rafnzad
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

LOG opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-28

SOMETHING That We CAN'T CoMPRE-
HEND.-How it is that Reid & Bro, l53
Jefferson street, can afford to sell their
clothing, furnishing goods, and make
clothes to order, at such remarkably low
prices in comparison with other houses.
Ifyon want to wear good clothes and be
economical call on the above firm. l03
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-29

Terms copy year, lin adyance) s2OO
not paid within six menths, S25O VIII oe cnaged
NO paper will be DISCONTINUED, until all ar
garages are paid unless at the option of publisher
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-29
TUNKHANNOCK PA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1867.
the mass of things piled up and scattered

the mass of things piled up and scattered
about.
Stumbled over the long rockets of O
chair, and broke one shin. Returned ne
answer to an interrogrtory as to why we
did not break our neck 4; repeated "Now
I lay me-" and turned in.
Having strong constitution, which en-
ables US to bear good deal of sleep, and
always paying strict attention to our sleep,
didn't kow anything till morning
Went down stairs, aud found wife get
ting breakfast with tears in her eyes.
Told US she was deceived in the house.
1t she had known what it was she would
have never moved into it, and that she
would never be able to settle in it.
This settled US, and declining to partake
of the frugal moruinglmeal which had been
provided-we remembered the supper
we took our departure, promising to
cal in the early part of the ensuing week,
when things had;been put to rights.
And we mean to 90.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-29
Old KNAPsACKS.

The following beautiful and touching
extract is from a letter of "a Woman i'm
Washington" to the New York Independ-
ent:
II saw pile Of knapsacks the other
evening at the cottage on Fourth street /;
knapsacks and haversacks left behind for
safe keeping by the boys who went to the
front and never came back The eloquence
of fthese worm-eaten and moulded bags
cannot be written. Here is a piece of
stony bread uneaten, the little paper of
coffee, the smoked tin cup in which it had
boiled SO often over the hasty fire on the
eve of battle. There was the letter, seal
ed, directed, and never sent, for the SOL
diers could not always get even stamp.
Here wrs letter half written, commenced
"Dear Wife: How I want to see you"
"Dear Mother: My time is nearly out"
The rusty pen just as it was laid down in
the halffilled sheet by the gallant and
loving hand which hoped so soon to finish
it. Here was scrap of patriotic poetry,
and inspired lyrics carefully copied on
sheets of paper tinted with red, white and
blue. Here were photographs of the fa-
vorite Generals, and photographs of the
dear ones at home. Here were letters Of
heart breaking love and loyalty to duty,
and holy faith and cheer, written at home !;
and here was the Testament given him by
the woman he loved best. soiled and worn.
For the American soldier, if he rarely
read it, still he would carry his Testament
as dear talisman to save him frora harm.
Here were those mementoes of brave, liv-
ing, loving life gone out, They never
came back! The mourners at home do
not all know where they fell, or whether
they were buried. To one unfamiliar
with the soldiers life, these relics might
mean little. To me they mean all love
all suffering, all heroism. look on them,
and again seem to see the long lines of
marching men file past, dust covered and
warm on their way to battle. l see the
roads of Virginia simmering in the white
heat, lined with exhausted men lying down
to sleep and to die, after the last defeat,
hear the cry of wounded the moan of the
dying, see the halt filled grave the unbu-
ried dead. All the awful reality of war
comes back. So, too, do knightly dday,
and dauntless men. Peace walks amic
the May time flowers, and already ON
soldiers seem almost forgotten. Days .
war and deeds Of valor 90 nLs 5,eam
oone bv." "em ~,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-29

myself, and it fills me with horror. God
uy and forgive me; and bless my mother
To night will once more try the river
with the intent to cross though have
greater desire and almost q mind to return
10 Washington, and in a measure clear
my name, which I know I can do. do
not repent the blow I struck, may before
my God, but not to man. think have
done we'll, though | am abandoned, with
the curse of Cain upon-. When y
the ,Oord knew my heart that one blow
would have made me great, though did
desire no greatness. Tonight try to es-
cape these blood bounds once more. Who
who, can read his fate? Gods will be
done. have too great soul to die like
a criminal. May He spare me that and
let me die bravely. / bless the entire
world; have never hated or wronged any
one. This last was not wrong unless
God deems it so, and it's with Him to
damn or bless me. Hard for this brave
boy:with me, who often prays-yes, be-
fore and since With true and sincere
heart. Was it crime in him? If so, why
can he pray the same? do not wish to
shed drop of blood, but l must fight the
course. IT'S all that's left me.
Upon piece of paper found in the dia-
ry, and supposed to have been torn from
it, is written the following:
My dea (piece torn out.) Forgive me,
but I have some little pride. cannot
blame you for want of hospitality; you
know your own affairs. I was sick, tired,
with broken limb, and in need of medical
advice | would not have turned dog
from my..bouse ia such aplight. However
you were kind enough to give us some
thing to eat, for which | not only thank
you, but on account of the rebuke an man
ner in which to (piecc torn out.) 1t is not
the substance, but the way in which kind
ness is extended that makes one happy in
the acceptance thereof. The sauce to
meat is ceremony. Meeting were bare
without it. Be kind enough to accept the
enclosed five dollars, although hard to
spare, for what we have received.
Most respectfully, from your obedieut
servant
Report of the Judge Advocate Gener-
ais Bureau of Military Justice, May IA,
1867, respectfully returned. with the copy
asked for.
The diary purports to be one for 1864,
and the leaves cut or torn from it probably
contained entries of that year, and were
thus DESTROYED by Booth himself 1t is
absolutely certain that the diary was in
all respects as it was when it came into
my hands, and Colonel Conger, who was
prominent in the pursuit and capture of
Booth, after having carefully examined
it in my presence on yesterday, declared
its condition to be now precisely the same
as when he took it from Booths body ..after
he had been shot, the writing in it being
the same, and all which it then contained
Conger was examined before the Judiciary
Committee OF the House of Represents
tives to-day. ]. Holt,
Judge Advocate General.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-29

a. A Tennessee DutcAman having
caught his son in wrong deing, determined
to administer dose Of hickory. So be
trimmed switch and went to look for the
youngster, VINO inoontinently took to his
heels. Aft.er chasing the boy aronnd for
while the old man thought TO persuade him
to stop c4nd take the licking. So he halted
and hailed the wary fagitives "Shon,A he
said. sShon, shtop. I'm not % mad 40 vas
wash p'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-29
"a Thirteen things which render young

"a Thirteen things which render young
people very impolite
l. Leaving meeting before it is out.
2. Whispering in meeting.
8 Gazing at strangers.
4. A want of reverence for superiors.
S. Loud laughter. .....
6. Reading when others are talking.
z. Cutting finger nails in company.
s. Leaving strangers without seat.
9. Reading aloud, singing or whistling
in company without being asked.
10. Receiving present without souae
manifestation of gratitude. s4
IL. Laughing at the mistakes Of others.
12. Correcting older persons than your
self, especially parents.
IS. Answering questions when they are
put to others.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-29

A man actually rendered silver half dol
lar in the Savannah Nes0s and Herald Of
flee last Thursday in payment for q copy of
the mornings edition. He was about SIX
feet high, dark complexion, with cane
and briar-roapipe He was appareutlyssu
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-29

THE GLORY OF MAN rs STRENGTH
o,s o. Ine nervous and dsblitated should Immediately
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-29
NEW
TAILORING SHOP

The Subscriber having had sixteen years prac
teal experience in cutting and making clothing
now oners his services in this line TO the citizens Of
HrcEoLsOE and vicinity.
knose wishing to get Fits will find his shop the
NhAse to get them. -F ~
nxo-e JOEL, R, SMITH
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-01-26
THE AIKEN PRESS.

TT is purposed to publish in The town OF
i Aiken :. c., weekly paper under the
telligence- Political, Commercial, Social,
Literary and Religious with Department
of Agriculture, including tho Field, the
Orchard. the Vineyard and the Garden A
News Summary, to contain digest of the
important events of the week, will occur;'
portion of the paper, and particu ar
question of labor, as best adapted to our
new condition, and the development of the
resources of the country in Manufactures,
Agriculture, Fruit-raising and Vine grow
ing. Terms $3 a year in advance.
II. w. RAVENEL, Editor
w. ID. KIRKLAND, Publishcr.
Jan %
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-01-26
ALFRED TOLLESON.
Dec 27
READY-MADE CLOTHING.

TuE ladies, gentlemen and young pco-
i Pie of Columbia, who may be in want
fully and earnestly invited by the ladies of
the Industrial Association to call at their
Work room, in the Female Academy, and
examine the articles which they have now
ready for sale. Some one will always be
found ready to exhibit the ready-made gar
mcnts and to receive orders from those
who may wish to have work done neatly
and promptly.
The object Of the Association is to fur:
nish constant employment to those who,
having been impoverished by the war, now
depend on the needle for daily bread
Docs not such an object commend itself to
the hearts of our citizens? Or must the
anxious applicants for work be told that
ourpeoN!e prefer Northern made garments,
and that there is, therefore, no more work
for ITEM? Shall it be said that such an
Association as this cannot be sustained iii
the CAPITAL of South Carolina? Jan 10
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-01-26

THAT'S THE WAY THEY Go.-The
Natchez Democrat, in one of its i'm
patient moods-it has two, one phi
losophising and the other impatient
thus talks out i'll the name Of
planters:
eve are continually asked why we
90 not content ourselves with few
laborers, raise our own provisions.
plant but little cotton, and live
quietly and comfortably as farmers.
Why? Because we can't; because we
are slaves to our creditors, and must
make money to satisfy their claims;
and the only way we can make money
IS by planting cotton, and we must
raise more means, and go on planting
cotton, though it plunges us tenfold
more into debt, and we lose all by it
at last"
And that you will do If you keep
on. There is one plantation, not if
teen miles from Natchez, which is
one Of the finest in Adams County,
which has never failed to fall into the
overseer's hands out of those Of the
minor children of the last overseer.
Neither the cotton nor any other crop
will pay the interest which advances
now must bear even from men not in
debt, and who can always get them
on easier rates. In former times,
lottery prizes might occasionally be
made III cotton crops, but that day is
pas5. .-Net0 Orleans PicGy1l7ac.