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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05

MO-. Our atlehi ion was yesterday called
byM. p. Jarnagin, Esq, President OF the
"Memphis Bethel" to Sunday sehoo
organization recently formed and nov
taken under tile charge Of that assoeia
ton, the main object Of which is to
gather in the children Of the poor and
destitute, and do something to turn them
to the ways OF wisdom and virtue Every
good mother should send her child along
The swarIns of untaaght, uncombed
unwashed and vicious boys yclep'
mackerels" here and in other cities,
IL left without care to run wild, will grow
to be pests Of society and adopts IN
crime. In this day Of economy, there
fore, when money is poured out like a
river for public and partisan purposes,
we will ask whether il will not cost more
to neglect this youthful part Of the popu'
lation, and suffer them to rush swiftly on
in the way to moral ruin, than it will to
check their career by kindnesses and
attention and care for them, which will
lead to the reformation of somei
We arc certainly pleased to see the
initiative. No worker in the field Of be.
nevolenee can lose his reward The
consciousness of doing good, will make
man happier, when he gets used to it,
than anything else in the world. And
the respect Of the community will follow
the work Of beneyolence, as to all con.
cerned in it.
We are pleased to see that an organi-
cation has been effected, and that some
worthy gentlemen have gone to work.
A copy of the constitution of the
Memphis Bethel, which lies on our to.
BILE, shows that the institution is in no
sense sectarian, though 1.-THE cardinal
doctrines of the Christian religion" are
to be taught and observed. The object
is to provide for these children both in
struction and material succor as the
Bethel may be able. Let every man
give mite to the worthy object. From
twenty-five to seventy five scholars are
already gathered in daily and some ad-
ditional teachers are needed. II is
good work in which good citizens haye
decided interest in lending helping
hand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05

B6H A Washington telegram to the
morning press gives the following state.
ment of the public debt of the United
States up to September LIST. Debt bear
ing currency interest-Five per cent.
bonds, 81, 1884, $50; per cent. bonds Of
1881, $3.50, SIC, 100; 6 per cent. FIVE
twenty bonds, 81, 2O5, no. 800 Navy pen.
sion fund, $l3, 1000, 900; total, 81, 76S, 774,-
$50. Debt bearing interest in 6per cent,
bonds, Sl6,342, 900; three year COM
pound interest notes, SOL ,5l2,33O three
year seven.thirty notes, $4OO, 7S6, ops (;
total, s5OS,644,355. Matured debt not
presented for payment-Compound in
terest notes matured June 10, July Is,
and August 10, 1867, Sl2, 673, 100; bonds
Texas indemnify, s263,OOO; Treasury
notes under acts of July II, 1861, and
prior thereto, Sl65,3ll ca; bonds Of
April Is, 1862, $64,76s 6s; Treasury
notes of March 3, 1868, 1853, $50; tenn
porary loan, 1929, 1856 So certificates
of Indebtedness, $500 total, sl9,-
44O,375. Debt bearing no interest,
1865, l64,S44 fractional currency, $780,
1921 81; gold certificates Of deposit,
Sl5, 462, 700; total, SilO,Ol9,7l6 81.
Total debt, 1868, 1872, 1879 e. Amount
in the Treasury-Coin, Sl0l, 269,O 2O ;
currency, Si7,O73,O74 SO; total, Sl43,-
1896, O94 SO. Amount Of debt, less cash
in the Treasury, 81, sos, 456,098
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05

Sixth, all persona who lcf. their homes
within the iurisdieion Of the United
States and passed beyond the Federal
lines into the rebellion for the purpose
Of aiding IL Seventh, all who left
seats in Congress to aid the rebellion !
Eighth, all who have been military
or naval officers of the rebel government
below the rank of Lieutenant-General.
There is such variance of opinion in
the cabinet that some of these classes
may not be eventually enumerated,
while the President may also decide TO
grant universal amnesty and include
Jefferson Davis, Lee and Beauregard.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05
ARA little complimentary paragraph

II-A little complimentary paragraph
which has been going the rounds, in
forming the public that Nashvilians
are rejoicing over the probability of
having their city lighted with gas" has
set the Banner on FIRE completely. He
says: ave are beginning to become
exasperated." We wishyou well, neigh
Dor. We remember once to have heard
man say he was beginning to be
little sarcastic" but he lived through it.
Don't 20 into cts over the fact that
Memphis has decidedly more gas" than
Nashville. Nashville is not to blame
for that It isn't mach to be ashamed Of
that she cannot quite come up to Mem
phis. She is bigger than Knoxville, or
even Senatobia, which has been thought
the hub Of all creation. Nashville will
gs, along, If she can "only keep her
head above water by the exercise Of her
wits" Try patience. It is not worth
while to begin to become exasperated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05
NEW YORK.
Latest Mexican Advioes-News-
paper Rumors as to the Rela-
tions Between the Press and
General Grant.

New YoRK, September 5,--Mexican
advices state that the Prussian minister
has been very sick at San Luis, but
would leave soon for home.
Warrington correspondents now as
sert the relations between the President
and Grant are not of any amicable
nature, and probably the latter will soon
be relieved from the War Department
duties. Steadman is talked of as his
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05
INDIANAPOLIS.
The German Sangerfest = Forty
Musical Associations in Attend
ance-The Initiatory Concert.

INDIANAPOLIS, September 5.-Forty
singing societies are present to attend
the sangerfest. Chicago has been Sc
lected as the place for the next annual
festival. Rehearsal commenced yester.
day morning, under the direction Of
Carl Bors, of Cincinnati. Over nine
hundred singers and musicians we're
present The concert last night was a
grand affair and largely attended.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05
NEW YORK.
Foreign and Domestic Markets
Cotton and Gold Reports.

Special to the PUBLIC LRDGER.l
NEW York, September s, l2:45 pm.
Gold opened at l42s, and is now l42s,
Cotton quiet but steady-prices un-
changed.
LIVERPOOL, September 5, IL am
Cotton active, uplands, lOsd; Orleans,
load; sales, 10000 bales. 5.2Os, 734.
Consols, a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05
SAN FRANCISCO.
The State Election-The Result
Unknown = Largely Increased
Conservative Vote.

SAN Francisco, September 4.-No in
dication has been received of the result
of the election in the State to-day. 1t
is certain, however, that the Democratic
vote will be larger than for years past.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05
WASHINGTON.

The Forthcoming Amnesty Proola-
nation under Consideration by
the Cabinet The President
urged to make 1t Universal in its
Character-Various 5urmises as
to the Cases to be Excepted In the
Event of its not being Universal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05

WAsHISGToY, Sept 5.-The fOrthcom-
ing proclamation Of amnesty, which was
first anticipated last Saturday, was
again under consideration by the admin
istration. The President is urged to
make the amnesty universal in
its character, but he, at present,
has not positively decided 10 do so,
though 1t is probable that he viii yield.
Among the classes that it has been de-
cided so far to pardon, are the following :
First, ell who are or have been pretended
civil or diplomatic officers or otherwise
domestic or foreign agents of the pre-
tended Confederate government; Second,
all persons who have been Rbsentees
from the United States for the purpose
Of aiding the rebellion; Fourth, all per
sons who held the Office Of Governor Of
States while these latter were in insur-
rection; Fifth, all persons who have
taken the oath Of amnesty prescribed in
the PROCLAMATION Of December, 1866;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05
Monday, the 9TH of OctOberNext,

between the hours of IL and O'Clock on said
day. ia front of the Greenlaw Opera House, or
courthouse, a lot situated in the south part of
the city of Memphis, of the following descrip-
stake 4l12 feet north of the north line of
Browns avenue, on the west line of Causey
street 3715 feet to fence, the northern bound
airy of said lot, thence westwardly and parallel
with Browns avenue to center of Bayou. Gay
oso; thence with Bayou GayOso southwar1ly
TO within Az feet of Browns avenue thence
eastwardly on a parallel line with Browns
avenue to the beginning. The title to said
only as trustee. The above sale has been post
poned from the 9TH Of August to the eth of 0c-
toser, owing to the pressure resting on the
country. but will positively take place on the
day stipulated above.
JAS. II. COCHRAN. Trustee.
By MILES Z SrOpDARp. Auctioneers. oaw29
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-05
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
ES H A L L q II A II e .

by VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST,
ID executed to me6y Thomas Moresy, on the
3lst day of October. 1865, to secure a debt
therein named, which deed was duly filed in
the Registers Office of Shelby county, Tennes-
see, on the 25th day of January, 1867, for regis
traitor, shall, by virtue Of said trust deed, for
the benefit of John 4. Mills proceed to sell on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
uunting Up Excuses.


In a debate ic tie United States Senate on
Friday last. the result Of the late election in
ConnecticUt was referred t. Senator Nya Of
Nevada, last year told the people Of Connecti-
cut it was important they should 50 far the
Radicals; now be thinks the loss Of ColRecti-
CT. to that party IS Of no consequence.
Senator Ferry, u that State, ascribes thelcss
Of his party 70 the votes cast by naturalizei
citizens. and speaks Of the ignorance and super
sation Of the Od World as having turned the
scale. This IS the way the Radical leaders
talk Of foreigners, whilst trying to gull the IrisA
Fenians with soft words of sympathy. land
this reminds Us to say, that England does net,
at this moment, exercise 50 harsh a military
rule over Ireland as the Rump Congress eSeg-
cises over the Southern peop.el
Senator Dixon expressed surprise that his
colleague thus spoke Of the ua,uralized VOTE
a different language was held before the eiec-
ton. His collcWuo would not then have told
the people that the State was cyeraowing with
the ignorance AMI SUI -icts-tpA va e"I Ct''
World. Throughout Connecticut the Repub-
licaus made an appeal to that vote, especially
the organ Of the Governor. No sooner, how
ever. did the editor find the Governor uotelec-
ted than be changed bis tone.
We think it probable the Radicals viii Rave
larger and even more bitter pills to swallow
than they found in Connecticut, when Peuusyl-
vania and New York next speak.
The discussion ended by fixing upon Tues
day at o'clock for the time Of adjournment.
NIr. Buckalcw, of Pennsylvania, reminded
them that having, by the tenure-of-ofice bill,
deprived the President Of the power to fill Off
ces which might be vacant, the Senate assumed
the obligation Of filing them before adjourn
nent The duty ought not 70 be shirked, es-
pecially as they had last year increased their
own compensation. They had clear and
plain duty 10 perform.
I, is understood that the President viii call
back the recreant Senators, and hold them to
work until the vacant Offices are filed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
I. o. o. F.


The Grand Lodge Of the Independent Order
Of Odd Fellows Of Virginia met in Richmond
Monday week, adjourned on Thursday last
The following officers were elected:
NJ W Grand Master-Rev. G. w. Dame.
No. s., Danvillc.
r. w. d. Grand Nasteg-C. 4. B. CofTroth.
No c. Winchester
r. w. Grand Warden-J. D. Redmond. No.
., Norfolk.
Il. W. Grand Secretary-Wm. ]. Riadick.
NJ -. Richmond.
r. W. Grand Treasurer-John W Fergus
son, Ne y, Richmond.
r. ". Grand Chaplain J. B. Blanks. No.
8 Petersburg
". Grand Canduc'5r-R. R Prcntis. No.
IS. Charlottesville.
W Grand Narshs!-Geo Il. Head, No. %.
LeeSlurg.
W Grand Guariian-A. Grant. Ne. I. Rich
monG
" Grand Esrali-J. W. Childress. Ne. 4,
Richmond.
representatives to Grand Lodge Of the Uni
TED St4tes-P G. N. Z. H. Fitzhugh, No. 90,
Richmond; p. G. 81. Hugh Latham. No. IS,
Alexandria.
The Lodge then adjourned sine de.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

LEE, THE GOVERNMENT BOND RoBBER.-
Among the convictS who reached the Albany
Penitentiary on Thursday was the noted Asa
w. Lea former resident Of this city, where
he was known as Edward Palmer and under
which name he enlisted in the Twenty-first
Regiment-lately clerk in the United States
Treasury Department, the person who stole
some $4,000 in Government bonds. a poor,
detected, gray-haired old man, with an old
army blanket wrapped around bis shoulders,
and drawn high over the gray shaggy whiskers,
and slouched Kossuth hat pulled down to
hide his face, he appeared TO feel keenly the
degrading position be hal reached. But lit
tie while since, says the Knieterbocker, he trav-
eled on the same boat proud and honored
man, with the wealth Of banker under his
care-W Wednesday night he was a traveller at
the expense of the people whose trust he had
betrayed.-BUFalo Adrrtiser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
Sudden Death.

We regret to announce the death, on Saturday
morning last, of Mr.. SAMUEL d. BRyARLY OF thii
County. The deceased was in his usual good health
the evening previous; eating his supper without
complaining of indisposition, he repaired to hi
barn to feed the stock. Not returning, it was the
impression of the inmates of his household that ne
had visited neighbours; but not getting back at
bed time, search was made about IL o'clock at
night, when he was found in the barn yard, lying
on his face in the last agonies Of death, and expired
in few minutes after being discovered.
Mr.. B. was highly esteemed citizen, aged about
5? years was unmarried, but leaves many relatives
and friends TO lament his sudden death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
Circuit Court.

The following cases were disposed of last week IN
the Circuit Court for Jefferson County:
State VIC. B. Stedman, Entertainment and Lar
ceny, robbing Express Company at Harper's Ferry.
Verdict, guilty Of second count, larceny, and term
of Imprisonment fixed at year in State peniten'
tiary.
State o., VIM. Johnson and Geo. Stewart, (col-
ored,) grand larceny-horse stealing. Verdict,
not guilty.
State v. John Walters, for grand larceny. Ver-
dict, not guilty.
State %. Geo. W. Spots. for breach Of license
laws. Indictment quashed.
State re. johnson, colored, for grand larceny
Noiie pro.eqm entered-the prisoner being taken
to Maryland under a requistion from the Cover
nor of that State.
State rs John Schoppert resisting an officer In
making arrest. Verdict, not guilty.
State rs. Geo. Schoppert, resisting an officer IL
making arrest. Verdict, guilty, and fine fixed BY
jury at $40.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
Contested Will Case--- The Shepherd
Estate.

One of the most important suits now pend
ing in this Court, says the New Orleans Plea
yune, involving between two and three mil
lions of dollars, is the case of the heirs Of Jas.
Fl. Shepherd against the heirs Of Rein Davis
Shepherd. The following is concise state
ment of the facts of the CASE
James H. Shepherd, very wealthy mer-
chant Of New Orleans, died in July, 1887, leav-
ing viii by which he bequeathed all of his
estate real and personal, 10 his brother R. d.
Shepherd, who was his former partner in bust
ness. BY this will, R. d. Shepherd was au-
thorized to take possession Of the estate with
out any Intervention Of any court of justice.
In the case Of the death Of r. d. Shepherd,
then the estate was bequeathed in the same
manner to his brother, Abraham Shepherd
Judah Touro and II. Montgomery were APP
pointed teStamentaTy executors, and the will
was duly prohated
4 sealed letter, written, signed and dated by
James Fl. Shepherd, was enclosed in the same
envelope with the will, which directed that the
mother Of the deceased should renounce all
claim 70 the estate, aud that after the payment
| Of some small legacies mentioned, the residue
Of the estate should he divided among his ne
phewS and nieces "double as much to the boys
as 10 the girls" giving at the same time full
control of the estate 10 r. D. Shepherd during
his life, with power of excluding any Of his ne
phews and nieces should they by vice and crime,
| become degraded and unworthy This tesla
mentary paper was never probated or carried
into effect by r. D. Shepherd, except by exclu-
ding the mother from her share of the estate,
as a forced heir, to which she was entitled I'M
| der the laws of Louisiana
r. D. Shepherd died in West Virginia on the
10th November, 1865, and left a will bequeath-
ing all his property TO his daughter, Ellen
Brooks, and her two sons, Peter C. Brooks and
Shepherd Brooks, of the State of Massachu-
sets. r. d. Shepherd. as the residuary lega-
aztec ofthe late Judah Touro it will be remem-
bered, had left to him large portion Of the
| Touro estate.
The children of Moses and Abraham Shep-
| herd. deceased brothers Of the late James IL.
and R. d. Shepherd, and consequently the ne
phews and neces Of the two last named de-
/ ceased brothers, now claim that the will Of Jas.
II. Shepherd is null and void, upon the ground
that the bequeSt' involved a substitution or a
fdei cOmmiSSum, and that as the sealed letter
never was probated or carried into effect, the
said James H. Shepherd must be considered as
having died intestate, and his estate devolves
upon his legal heirs.
The children Of Moses Shepherd are repre-
sented by MeSsrs. C. NJ Courad g. Sons, and
those of Abraham Shepherd by Messrs. Camp
bell Spofiord & Campbell MeSsrs. c. Rose
Illus and Afford Philips, represent the heirs OF
the estate of R. D. Shepherd.
There are some very nice points Of law to be
decided in this legal conflict, and should the
heirs of James H. Shepherd succeed against
the heirs of R. D. Shepherd, it may take years
in settling up the estate and dividing the pro-
| peTtY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

FORTRESS MONROE, April 6.-Professor
Thomas Chenoweth, of Baltimore, an artist On
his travels, recently visited the fort aud COM
menced giving instructions in painting to Mr..
Davis. Miss Howell, his siSter-in-aw, and 9TH
ers The Professor hadmany pleasant CONVEX
Sations with Mr.. Davis. The latter said that
he had no complaint to make Of what appear
ed 10 be the strict measures of the Government
to prevent his escape, and that he entertained
toward all the officers of the fort none but the
most friendly feeling. as they had ever been
ready aud willing % promote his comfort. He
said he was under many obligations to the
citizens Of Baltimore As to his trial, he ex-
pressed no opinion; he was in the hands of the
Government, and patiently awaited the deci-
sion which would either place him before the
courts Of Justice OK release him-NeW York
Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
A State Prison Scene.

On Fast day the Governor Of New Hampshire
visited the State prison at Concord, and after
viewing the building requested the warden 70
bring certain prisoner into the room. In 2
short time Mr. Mayo and the man entered and
took their position in the middle of the compa-
ny. The convict was, Of course, astonished To
find himself ushered into so large gathering,
in which were some twenty ladies, including
the wife of his Excellency. The Governor
rose, took the man by the hand, and spoke
substantially as fellows:
MY friend, about twelve months ago you
were committed to this prison for FIVE years for
the alleged crime Of passing counterfeit money.
Soon after your incarceration circumstances
came 10 light tending to prove that, although
a counterfeit bill passed through your hands,
it was used by you in an entirely innocent
manner. and that you were unwittingly the
dupe Of a scoundrel, who fed the State and
has never been arrested. Immediately order
ed full investigation Of your case, and am
thoroughly convinced that you are an innocent
man, and serving out an unjust sentence. The
constitution Of the State gives me the power TO
open the doors of this prison aud ia the law
full exercise Of that power now grant you a
full and free pardon. This very hour the war
den will relieve you OF convict's uniform aud
give you citizens dress. You have been a
good man within these walls and while and
my friends here live we will everywhere bear
testimony that your imprisonment leaves no
stain upon your character. A dear wife and
loving sister have prayed for your release, and
I now restore you to their hands, to be once
more their comfort and support"
AS the Governor closed bis remarks the poor
man, overjoyed with happiness, trembled in
every limb, and his face was wet with tears
Not person in the audience looked unmoved
upon the scene. All present congratulated the
prisoner upon his just release, end wished him
happy and prosperous future.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
LOCAL g. BUSINESS SUMMARY

Mere mention Of the s'Taylor Hotel,"at Win
chester, awakens recolections CT sumptuous living
In former times il was REGARDED as the Hotel of the
Valley, and not surpassed by say in the State.
Il is now, as will be seen BY reference to adver-
tisement in this paper, under the control OF MAJOR
w. W. GoLpssoRouoH,-a gentleman weii-known
IN our State for his athfulness and gallantry as
Confederate Officer and esteemed by his friends Tor
social qualities Maj. @. was the protector OF the
Winchester Times, which he successfully launched
and conducted with ability for year, when ne was
succeeded by the present talented proprietors.
Under the present management the "Tsylor no
te will at once regain its prestige, and AFFORD 70
the travelling public all the Injuries and comforts
of a firstclass house-meeting the acquisitions OF
the most exacting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
GENERAL ITEMS.
Alexandria.

In inviting the attention Of those desiring
to make profitable investments, TO Alexandria,
as field for commercial and manufacturing
enterprise and in setting forth, as we have SO
often done. the advantages of this city, as
a shipping port for trade, and an excellent To-
cation FOR extensive mechanical business, we
would refer to the fact, that here are already
built up and prepared the wharves, warehouses,
and extensive buildings, suitable for these OPP
erations. There need be no delay; and no
heavy expenditures are required IN getting
ready the preliminaries, which cost so much,
generally, in other places. before these enter
prises are begun. A glance at the river front
and a walk through-the streets, will show this.
Rents here for places of business, would be
comparatively low, and purchases of property
could be made ON most advantageous terms.
Again, we recommehd the capabilities, capacl-
ties and facilities fos trade and manufactures,
to the notice Of all capitalists and enterprising
men abroad.-Altrmdria Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

MORE CONFEDERATE HIsToRTEs-Genera
Joseph Z. Johnston, late Of the Confede rat.
army. is preparing history Of bis campaigns
Jefferson Davis will, Of course. be handled Wig.
orously. and the work viii embrace, in addition
70 record Of battles and marches. a philosophi-
cal view Of contemporary events, sufficient 20
give il tia character Of history rather than a
narrative.
General Lee is Also busy at review Of his
campaigns, which New York publisher is 10
take in hand. paying him, it is reported, about
ten nor cent on she sales.--Ns'o Yoyt TF'5vrs.