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Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
+. =. INTERNAL REVENUE.
United State. Internal Revenue.

Coils. Office, 9Th District. Ind
Notice - hereby given. that the annual list 81
Income Taxes for Ieb.. has been returned to me
for collection, by the Assessor 81 this district,
and the taxes assessed thereon are required To be
paid within the month June, in default Of
which, the penalty of I've per cent, aud one per
cent. per month. to he added. There is no dis
crctionf lett with the Collector in regard TO the
penalty under the present law.
Payment by those in Delaware County. can he
made To Captain Ed. w. Gilbert. my deputy, at
any time during business hours, the City OF
Mrnce Those In Randolph County, can pay him
At Winchester. June ssih or e9th. 1867.
especial TAM or license, should b. paid now
W. GROSE,
May -, ls69. i9w3 Collector.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
SEALED PROPOSALS

VIII be received NJ James VI oorn,an's bank IN <
house In Winche'tcr, MP ~ June -, for giading
grayellins. calvcrting and bridging. ionr mile :
Of the East end OF the Winchester aud Windsor
turnpike.
Specifications can be seen any time stcr tho
18th, al sail Bank
Also the Bridges over Cabin Creek and stony
Greek. BY order Of the Board.
J. REECE. Pres
l.. HALLIDAY. Sec'y.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
PIKE, MEETING.

THERE will be a meeting Of the Stakeholder
Of the Losantville and Men Turnpike Compan,
AZ Losantviile on Saturday. the 18th day of Jun
is6s, II O'Clock, p NJ, for the purpose Of organ.
ikinC SAID Con pany and To elect Director. and
Oricers for the same, and 10 attend 10 such 9th,
business as may come before the meeting. All
persons Interested are notified and invi:cd 10 at
tend the same. wv. G. HENDRICKS,
". T.. LINDSEY,
June 4, 1867. SAMUEL AMBOPN
~ Stockholders.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06

IIpERTY HKRALr-Capt. McClung
haa sold HE interest ~ this paper -
Charlie. W. Stivors We are not &C.
nnairtcd with Mr.. .Stivcr~, hut here r.
our Ia for an acquaintance IN the
pcwspapcr world We trust the Herald
gill 10 .uccossfli
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
AN EDITOR DECEASED.

Joseph Z. Jones. editor Of the Jay
and Adams Republican, died at his
fathers residence in Westchester, jay
County, Indiana. on the 2lst Of May,
1867.
Mr. Jones wac gentleman Of sterl-
inc integrity. md was adding charac-
ter to the Republican. and 80 are
sorry 70 lose him thus carly in what
promised 70 DC a useful life.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
FARM POR SALE.

good farm n % acres. onc-haif cleared. With
good loung orchard. situated on the road lead .
inE from Winchester To- Hunfsviilc. within one
mile 81 Huntsville; good school house on on-
corner 81 the land. Terms easy.
For FaFtlculass inquire - or address
~ 3mf
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
NOTICE.
Union md IoSsnsrort Railroad

On and uner Monday. June II. Is5s, until fur
ther notice.
Trains VIII leave Hartford CITY ut IN A. NJ
Arrive NJ Ridgeyillc nj 6.eJ
- - Deerirld At 64j
Union CITY at ~
Connecting at Union Citv f,r Piqua. Columbus
aud all Eastern Cities. and also With Trains for
PAXTON and Cincinnati.
Returning. leave Union City on rrrivst III
Trains from the East and South. at 550P. VI.
Arrive az Decrfsld at $40 "
"a Ridgevilic az 6.5s
" Hartford City at $50 -
J. v. CONVERSE, President.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
NOTICE or APPOINTMENT.

Notice - hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed administrators, Of the estate
of John Holloway, deceased, late 81 Randolph
county. said estate ,, SUPPOSED 10 b. solvent
HENRY 4. IHORNBUEG.
49, SUSANNAH HOL1OANN. Ndm'r..
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06

Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed, We hope by close attention Z" business
and fair dealing 10 merit continuance OF Tho
same. Our prices viii always be IA low as the
saiuc class OF goods can be bought for at any 81
the neifhborng towns.
Ne viii manufacture To order any Kind 81 Tin,
Copper or sheet iron Ware. and attic nj prompt
~ Ia all Kinds Of Job work, sutb NJ Roofing,
Spoutirg. &c shop aud store, IN Fierce's
building, :. ". corner nuJbo square,
w,u,be.ter Jud,nuo
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
NOTICE TO NON-RrSIDENTs

'''f'N' u ''''I'II''f Iff''''I''F " '''''F.
In The Common Pleas Court, June Term. 1866
mpiaint Nos 1852.
Washington Alibauch ". Emanuel Ridcnour &
Mary kdenour.
Now comes the Plaintin. by Jacob Ilizroih Al
torncy, aud ilc, hi complaint herein. together
with an affidavit that said defendants are not res
idents ~ the State OF Indiana.
Notice is therefore hereby given said defend
-nts, that unless they bc aud appear ou The hrs'
day 81 the newt Term of the Randolph Comnoi
Pleas Court. To- Ice holden on the nh Monday 81
June, \. ~. i-i,s. ~ the Court House IN Ninche.
ter IN said county and State AMI answer or icinui
10 said complaint. the same will be heard ani d.
trrmincl IN their absence.
wuness my name, aud The Seal Of said Cour
All Vcd Al Winchester this elsi as II Nav. \. ID
ie6s JNo. s.. GOODRICH. Clerk.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE IL hsreby given that tho Arm hereto.
fore existing under the nGnu and stslo oi
Groorns and SHIRLEY as Tanners l. this day d.
mutual consent Dissolved
ROBEET GROONS,
a. SHIRLEY.
NAV p Is61, 40
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
SIIERIFF,S SALE.

Re virtue ola decree and execution IN rnr d.
rected from the Clerk Of the Ran'-olPh Circuit
Court. wi. expose ~ public sale, n the high
est bidder. on SATURDAY, the 9Th day Of June, A.
II. 1867. betse"n the hours Of 10 O'Clock 4. " g.
aud O'Clock u. NJ, Of said dav, at the door %
the Conri-hogse Of Randolph County. the rents
and pr0nts for a term not exceeding seven
Years, the 70 lowing described real estate to wit:
The undivided half Of the following, 10 wit;
commencing on the north side Of the lndianap-
oils md Bellcfoniaine Railroad, al Ito south
west corner OF outlot known - George
Gra.'s lot, IN The town Of Farmland. thence n6r;.
on the vest line of said lot TO " lillian street.
when sNtended) thence west .he line divid-
Ing Thomas kearn's aud Nordecai Ford's lands.
hence south on said line 10 said Railroad. thence
east along said Railroad To- the place Of begin
ninS. Estimated Ia contain one ami one half
acres And on failure 10 realize the full amount
oil The Judgment. interest nd costs. sili NJ the
same time aud place, expose ] public sale the
fee-smPie OF said real estate.
Taken az the property 81 Aaran Macy. David
shaw and Joel ThornGurg, at the suit Of Mordc
cal :. Foid.
Said sale will be made wiihog, any relief
whatever from valuation appraiscnent laws
JOEL A NEWMAN. ~ncrln Il {.
browne & Bonebrake Ailys for Plaintiff.
May "a. 1867. fee ssl ntG.r
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
Winchester. Indinnn.
NuTIE or APPOINTMENT.

NOTICE IS hereby given that the undersigned
have been appointed executors ~ the will NJ
John Pegg deceased. late ~ kapdolyh county
The estate ~ probably solvent,
WILLIAM PEGG,
l9-1 WILLIAM HAWKINS. Fvrc'r.
= Cheney AttOrpy
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06

The Copperheai Henry Clay Dean
designs to run for Governor of Iowa,
on his party ticket.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
Only 81 so per ye ar.

It is too low, but the proprictors
have determined To continue to
furnish il ut that rate.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
FOR SALE.

house Viih four good rooms. neatly furnish
I'd. good we'll aud tnree lots: situated or
Main street. north ~ the Railroad depot. A
good bargain viii be given 70 any one ~ishing O.
purchase For further particulars call IN Z. p
REYNOLDS SG-f
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
VI 4 RRIED,

On tho evening Of May 81. i567, at the residence
of the brides father. J :. Cecil. near Smiihhcld
Rev. William ". Pierce. or the North Indians
Conference. and Miss Emma Cecil % Del. Co.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
PIKE MEETING.

NOTICE is hereby given that there will be !
meeting OF The Huntsville and Bucna Vista Turn
pike Company. on Saturday the I'D day OF June
le6., al one O'Clock. p. NJ, at Buena Vista in
kapdoiph County. Indiana, for the purpose OF
eiesting Directors and TO attend to other impor-
;ant business. A full attendance 10 reaLes,ad
Rs sTARBUCK. MOSES LASLEY
fe-2 SrEPHEs HAvSES-Sioekholls
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06
AWAY NTH
AWAY WITH

UNCOMFORTABLE
TRuSSES.
COMFORT AND CURE
FOR TIE RrPTUREn
sent postpaid Oh the re-
capt Of 10 Cents.
address
Or. E p. TO0TE.
fauihor ~ Medical Com
mon Sense Book 400 pa
ges, $50, sent by Nail,
NJ. 10 Lexington Ave.
Ger. 81 Eas; ssiA 81, Y. \.
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Nav p is67
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-06-06

ecial attention cARDNG running day
T. persons from distance have CARDlNG aud SPINNING
sOnab BILE me.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19

number Of judges from nine to seven,
forbidding any new appointments, in
case vacancies occur, until, by the hap
pening Of vacancies. the limit Of seven
Judges is reached. II is well known that
the Supreme Court now consists Of nine
Judges, five of whom entertain opinions,
as expressed in late decisions, utterly at
war with the scheme Of military admin
.istration which the Sherman military
reconstruction bill provides for, and four
of them have declared their belief
in the power Of Congress to erect
military tribunals in the Southern
States under the war power. OF the
five Judges who adhere to the ancient,
clear and well-settled principles of right
and constitutional liberty, two or three
are aged and feeble, with the chances of
life very much against them, while the
minority is composed Of young robust
men, the new appointees, with one ex-
eeption. The death of any one Of the
majority would make a tie in the Su-
preme Court upon the essential princi-
pie of the Sherman bill, and of course
would prevent the court from prorounc-
ing the bill unconstitutional The veto
Of the President being overridden by
twotuirds vote of Congress, and the
Supreme Court thus divided, there re-
mains no constitutional instrumentality
by which to escape from the tyranny Of
its operation. Let single one Of the
five judges die, and the consequence is
that every citizen of the Southern States,
in life, liberty and property, is at the
unchecked mercy of military tribunals.
How frail, then, is the barrier between
right and unlicensed power Any day,
any hour, may remove this last impedi-
ment, and then all further power Of
peaceful resistance to the encroacL-
ments of partisan organization will be
at an end When we consider further
that under no circumstances can the
direct question upon the act itself be
raised and decided in this tribunal be-
fore next winter, the chances of failing,
in one or more of those lives is fearfully
increased. With sagacity worthy of
a better cause, the managers of Congress
saw and calculated these contingencies,
and provided for the advantage which
may flow TO them from their happening.
They knew that while the appointing
power was with the President, he would
place in that court men whose opinions
were in harmony with the teachings of
the fathers of constitutional liberty--nor
could they remove from office men
whose known fidelity to right was an
obstacle to their political devices. But
the cunning device Of reducing the num-
a.
time may create a vacancy, has nothing
in its outward form to violate the law or
to shock the public sentiment yet its
probable practical effect will be utterly
revolutionary and disastrous. Such,
then, is the value of one single life, and
that of feeble old man. Upon its con-
tinuance will depend the alternative of
preserving the rights of mankind, or es
tablishing an unlimited tyranny over ten
millions Of people
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19
Charleston Exclusiveness.

The Charleston Is. c. correspondent
Of the New York Times writes:
A scene occurred at the annual dinner
of the Chamber of Commerce last week,
all mention of which is omitted in the
reports of the local papers, but which
occasioned a considerable sensation at
the time. Governor Orr, who was the
most prominent among the invited
guests, made speech. In the course
of his remarks, he took occasion to insti
tute a comparison between the cities of
Richmond and Charleston, in the matter
of rebuilding their burned districts, to
the manifest disadvantage of the latter.
He also adverted to the losses which
Charleston had sustained during the last
forty years, resulting from the removal
of merchants who had amassed wealth
in the city, to other communities This
circumstance he attributed in very plain
terms to the spirit of exclusiveness and
social intolerance which has always hith-
erto marked the first circles of society on
the seaboard of South Carolina. He
told them that they could never hope to
make their city great and prosperous
while the merchants and self.made men,
whose character and industry had accu-
mulated money in their midst, were
excluded from their social comminglings.
Soon afterward. Major p c. Gaillard
was called out, and replied some
what bitterly to the portions of the
Governors speech which have cited
In tesiy manner, he repelled the charge
that the Charlestonians had been lack
ing in energy, or that any blame should
attach to them for the delay in the re-
construction of their city. In regard to
the other point, he contendel that it had
always been the right of the citizen Of
Charleston to decide who should be ad-
mitted into social intercourse with his
family; and this right, he thought,
would on no account be relinquished
This sentiment was received with loud
and long continued applause, and ere
the cheering had die! away, Governor
Orr rose from his seat and abruptly
0uitted the room,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19
Iust Hover I'M the Hnfrioa.

Two newly imported Englishmen, just
of the steamer, strolled into the res.au
rant attached to the fremont House,
Boston, last fail, and after a wondering
stare at the long row of individuals, each
hastily and silently engaged in boiling
their allowance Of food in the shortest
possible time, climbed up on stools and
besiiatingly ordered
A chop and some ale
While the agile William was ordering
their neal the attention Of one of the
Bulls was attracted to a dish unknown to
him, but of which his neighbors were
pariaking with great gusto. Carefully
waiting until the man next him Grunted,
another ear of corn, he nudged his
brother Bull with,
Enry, there's an Hamerioa vegetable
that we don't ave at ONE. Let's ave
some, and accordingly ordered
Haw waiter, hear o corn.
The corn Ia dish unknown in Eng
land, was brought in smoking hot Bull
passed it to his couniryman, who OBJ
served the manner Of his ueiEhbors,
sliced Il down with bis knife, and tasted
it viih aa approving vink.
Good 2 asked Bull No. I.
Very, said No. ?, adding with true
British economy There is no use in
bordering another .ere's enough for
both Of US. passed the cob 10 bis com
panion, who gravely sliced il after the
manner Of q cucumber, and seasoning
il, commenced eating the sliced cob.
He got through two or three slices
with some dificuliy. 10 the huge delight
Of q snail boy with a cropped head, be-
bind tie bar, and then, turning % bis
companion, eiaoulated
Ny hyes, Enry, hif this bis a sample
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19

N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere. DR..
BERNHARDT will be able to remain here but
a short time only.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19

Probably very few persons arc aware
Of the incaiculable importance Of a single
life in the present situation Of public
affairs Yet upon The chances Of one
life will depend, so far as can now be
foresoen, whether the series Of measures
which have been forced upon the country
shall receire tha sanction Of authority
or the condemnation of lag. knowing
the controlling importance OF The 81
preme Court Of the United States IN The
conflict between themselves and The
President, Congress at its last session
passed q law for tie reduction Of The
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19
ASSETS. JULY /. 1906.
LIABILITIES.
Loss by Portland Fire, July Atm.

VlHE total amount covered by the Etna Poll
i cies on property destroyed or damaged is
$2O6.S on which salvage will be about five
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from S20O,0OO, and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year,
or proportion equal to 5000 loss for cem-
pany of $4,000 assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value of
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibly il
lustrated by this fire. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has a
population of 35.OO0-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone structures-protected
and screened with UPWARD of 1000 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the an--and
with steam fire department-yet II has $l0,-
100000 of property consumed in a few hours
upon holiday when its people are least occu-
pied-from the very insignificant cause of q
contemplate frecracker.
Remember the trihng origin of fires that
sweep away in a few hours the earnings of
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Etna Agent call If you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay 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 & CO., Ag'ts,
IS No. 27S Front street, up stairs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19
BE Net DECEIVED.

ID EADER, IF YOU HAVE HAD THE SAD
IL misfortune to contract the accurcd dis
ease, known as venorial, in any form, You can
be cured III care not in what stage IL may pre-
sent itself, whether primary, Sc '0ndary or ter
tiary). without taking one solitary grain OF
medicine. After ten years of close investiga-
ton and practical experience. am convinced
that internal treatment for the purpose OF ei-
fecting permanent cure Of syphilitic diseases
is useless. and, that in a large proportion Of
cases. il absolutely does more harm tkau good.
While under my method of external medica-
cation. which is pleasant and agreeable 20 the
patient, defy competition with any other
method known TO the medical profession, for
speedy and permanent eure-which guarantee
in all cases. In making this important fact
known to the public, | wish TO state that | am
a regular practitioner Of medicine that / am
a graduate Of the Medical Department Of the
University Of Louisville, KY, and that my
method Of treating those diseases has cost years
Of deep study and close observation.
All diseases Of the Ear and Eye treated upon
the most improved methods.
0FFICE-No. IS Monroe street, between
Main and Second. Us
Respectfully, G. vi. MCLOFb, M. ID.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19

A DMINIsTRATRIXN NOTICE.-NOTICE
n is hereby given that the undersigned has
been appointed Administratrix Of the estate Of
W. A. MhitmOrc, late OF Shelby county. de
ccased-on the y h day Of March, 1867, hy The
County Court Of Shelby county. Those who
are indebted to the estate will call Immediately
and settle. and those who have claims against
the estate will present them, as required by
law. % the same will be barred.
NARY J. WHITM0RB, Adm'x.
EDGINGr0y & HALsEY, Attomeys.
Memphis, Tenn, March - lsil. p
nKUNKENNEsS CURED, -UPHAM's
~ Antid0te for Strong Drink Is a sure cure
for drunkenness. Can be given in coffee OF
iquor without the knoWledge Of the patient.
PrCc 50 = box. sent By mail 70 any addrcss, by
s. q. IpHAM. 5 South Eighth street, Phila-
ielphia. Circulars sentfree. I
Use FAIRBANKS STANDARD sCALES.
u Mauuiaotory rs Maiugt street. Cinoin-
natl. ..
Is FAmBANKs. MORSE q CO., Propr's.
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MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE, TUESDAY EVENING. MARCH 49, 1867

hof Hamerican vegetables, their stom-
achs must be iron-plated, like their or
rid ship
An uucouth grin slid over the faces Of
the witnesses, and William turned fierce
ly on the small boy and ordered him 10
-" make change at the other end Of the
cnn nlnr "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19
PUBLIC LEDGER.
PUBLISHED
EVERY AFTERNOON. EXCEPT SUNDAY.
-BY-
william A. and Edwin Whitmore.
Under tho firm style Of
WHITMORE BROTHERS,
No Is Madison Street.

The PuBLTc LEDGKR is served 70 City Sub
scribers by faithful carriers at TEN CENTS per
week, payable weekly to the carriers.
by mail, SIX DOLLARS per annum, or
Fifty Cents per month, In advance.
Communications upon subjects OF general in
terest 10 the public are at all times acceptable.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
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TIE RALEIGH PROGRESS.
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

TEUE OLDEST DAILY IN RALEIGH.
and the cheapest and best paper in the
State, That it is journal the people of
North Carolina most desire and appreciate is
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II devotes large portion of ats space to Agri-
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Daily, per annum, 81; Weekly, per annum,
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DIR. c. SPIEGEL,

~ RADUATE OF THE BEST MEDICAL
" schools of Europe and the United States,
and member of the principal medical societies
in the those countries, has practiced medicine
in Memphis for the last thirteen years, and
continues to offer his professional services to
the public, in the treatment of all forms Of dis
case upon the most improved European meth
DDS. Ny vast collections of rare medicines and
surgical instruments, with a lifelong expe-
rience in their administration an use, warrants
me in claiming a superiority over the more or
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which / cure by Constitutional treat
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Ear and Skin, Consumption and Bronchitis,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Scrofula, Syphilis,
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in ano in shert all Chronic Diseases, giving
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every description. | am always ready Mt al,
times TO consult with irst-elass Physicians,
either by letter or in person, upon all diseases
pertaining to Medicine and Surgery. Medicine
sent by express TO all parts Of the world, when
desired.
OFFICE-No, 9S. south side Monroe, be-
tween Main and Second streets. Memphis.
Residence No go lInion street Is