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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22
RICHMOND.
Hunnicutt Gets Up Row "A Mob
and Negro Misoonduct.


RICHMOND, October 22.-This after
noon Hunnicutt, in speech in Capital
Square, denounced Northern men,
whereupon one of them said he was a
damned liar. AT this the negroes as
sembled attempted to mob the man.
but instead Of this they caught on inof-
fensive German, and were about to kill
him, but the police succeeded in rescu-
ing the man, but they were followed to
the National House by negroes, who be-
haved in very disorderly manner by
throwing stones, etc. All is quiet now,
but there is much excitement in regard
to the election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

I0 A long.lived law suit has just
come to an end in Albany. 1t was be-
gun in 1927, involved right Of dover,
aud the property in debate has increased
twenty five times its value since the com
mencemert of the litigation. The Al
bany Argus says, with reference to the
case, that forty years at law seems an
unhappy destiny for a sutton, but there
is, at least, this poor consolation, that
tho end Of the case has at length arrived,
unless, forsoOth, some infatuated party
determine to try another venture upon
the vast ocean Of law"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

HEA. During August last an " Interna-
tional Convention of 0culists was held
at Paris. These reunions take place
once in every five years. The late Con-
gress was to have been held in Viennain
1866, but the war prevented. The next
meeting of the society is to be held at
Berlin, Prussia, in 1871. There were
over three hundred delegates from all
parts of the world at the late meeting,
three Of them being Americans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

B6y" Street beggars, who are generally
importers, are among the minor annoy
ances of life. In Lawrence, Mass, a
new way has been invented to get rid Of
them. They are arrested for getting
money and goods on false pretenses, and
two women, who were seized last week,
who begged -four to feed their starving
children" it was discovered packed it
into barrels and sold it-7thus carrying
on quite lively business. 0-t9'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

had comparatively q small number OF
intimate associates. But there are men
in this assemblage, who, in common with
myself have known and loved him for
nearly twenty years. And in the de-
Hchtful intercourse private friendship,
vixen he would lay of for time the
cares and troubles and diguities OF out
ward life, we saw that great soul, inno'
cent, pure and simple as a child, reyel.
ing in perfect wealth Of tenderness and
Kindness, gay and mirthsome, aud de-
lighting in all those pleasantries which
enliven without corrnpting our social
intercourse, making us all feel that there
was nothing artificial or unreal in his
attachment and sending us away with
higher and purer idea of human nature.
1t was in these pleasant moments OF
natural gayety, that his friends greU to
him, as It were, and it is the recollection
of these moments, now alas gone for
ever, that causes our very hearts to
weep. Q
Some further remarks were made by
Judge swayne, who with much feeling
seconded the resolutions, committees
appointed to introduce them before the
several courts, and resolution to wear
badge of mourning for thirty days,
when the meeting was formally adj
;nurnad tI. 3D. aH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22
s6g~ The men who are now most e,

E6~ The men who are now most exer.
cised in their consciences about the
great moral duty of paying off the Gov
eminent bonds in gold are the tax title
thieves and spectators, who bought the
bonds with greenbacks at par, when it
took two dollars in greenbacks to buy
one of gold. And they have all the force
of the argument of Shylock on their side.
They loaned the money from patriotism
when the country was in distress, just as
Shylock did TO prevent private suffering,
and now their patriotism continues in
such superabundant force that they want
all their greenbaeks back, dollar for
dollar in gold, with interest The
patriotism is about the same in the last
case as it was in the first In large
proportion of cases they gave not over
33t cents in gold for the bonds, buying
them up at eighty cents in greenbacks.
And now the argument that the purchase
was patriotic act is used as reason
why they should be paid back the three
to one in gold. If there ever was a
reason for the usury law, which we
doubt, it would seem it might be honora
bly, used against those who from such
patriotism would take advantage of the
country's necessities. And the northern
masses seem to be looking into the moral
obligation of the whole transaction, and
inquiriug whether it was ever really
understood in honor that these obliga-
tions of the Government should be re-
deemed in gold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

nen- A little daughter of a Mr. Davis,
who resides seven miles from Bolivar,
while out gathering muscadines, near
Ussery's mills, few days since, was
crushed to death by the falling of a dead
4~,o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22
CUBA.
Condition of the Markets.

HAVANA, October 22.-Sugar dull.
Holders firm. Sales of 5000 hOgsheads,
at 92@9c. l. tr ol
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Throat and Lungs
MEMPHIS. October Q. 1867.

DIR. O. Williams, t poi 'N.
My DEAR SIR: cannot refrain from express
sing to you my grateful acknowledgements for
the great benefit have derived from the use
of your justly celebrated PaImonic Bdlsdn Of
Wild CHERRY and Wood Naptha. ~
For the last two years, 1 have been severely
afflicted with bad cough, tishtness of the
chest, with occasional splitting or blood. /
tried every remedy. but all failed. AT last. j
was recommended to try your preparation, and
from the time took the first dose. which is
two months ago, my cough has entirely disap-
peared. and am now in good health. which l
attribute entirely to the use Of your great rem
edy and your judicous advice.
You have my permission. dear Doctor. to
publish this. for the infors alton of all who are
similarly afflicted.
With great respect yours very truly
SAM. HERMON.
No. 70 Adams 1t.
Sold by all Druggists and Medicine Dealer
in Memphis. Nashville. New Orleans. Mobile
savannah. Ca. Charleston. S. c.. Augusta,
Ga. and all the cities and towns thrOuShout
the Southern States.
An orders addressed to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

AL PAST GRAMS WHO INTEND
a going TO the Grand Lodge, hould attend
their Lodces on Tuesday and Wcdnoday eve
ming. 10 obtain their certificates. ard they
must as0 leave their names with J Z. =. Prs
colt. No. 90 jefferson ttreei, before y Q clock
next Saturday, Otherwise Railroad tickets VAL
not be provided for them.
j. ID. DANBURl. -
~ BINGHAM. Commitiee.
81 J, P. PRESCOTT J
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22
NOTICE.

L EFT AT MY STABLE. UNDER sUSPI-
i : cious circumsiances, on. Friday. October A.
1851. aCREAM- COLORED PONY lmarel. The
owner win please come forward, prove proper
~, nay charges and take Der away, or she viii
be disposed Of IS the law directs.
TIM. MURPHY,
ffe No. Winchester street.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Latest TO Noon To-day.
NEW YORK.
Gold and Cotton Reports.

Special TO the PUBLIc LEDeRR.l
New York, October %, u m.-Gold
opened at 1881, and has since declined
to 1883, Exchange higher, 9@9l, ID
Cotton quiet but firm uplauds, 20.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

say Miss Osborne, young lady re.
siding on West Fifty.second street, New
York, committed suicide last Friday by
shouting herself. r a9iFHamls 1a9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

M Eddie Morrast stabbed and killed
Dorsie Williams, near Greensboro, Miss,
the other day. Neither was over ten
wears old.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

M An old man named Abner Beach,
Living x Alfalfa county, Miss, vas found
in the woods, recently, brutally mur-
desed.
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MOBILE.
Progress Of the Yellow Fever.

MOBILE, October % There were six
yellow fever interments during the past
two days. .fHI.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22
Chamber of Commerce.
A MEETING OF THE CHAMBER OF
N Commerce will be held
TOMORROW AFTERNOON AT 8 O'CLOCK,

nj Odd Fellows Ia /, to take measures TO pro-
cure the cooperation Of the Chambers OF Com
merco throughout the United States in meme
rializing Congress 10 repeal the tax Of two and
q half cents per pound on Cotton. Merchants
and bnsinfss men Of the city arc urgently re-
austci 90 attend.
October y, '67. T.. A. NELSON, Prest.
Avalanche, Appeal and Bulletin copy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-22

MARVIN 4 co.'s GREATLY CELERRA-
TED FIRE kNB BURGLAR PROOF SAFES,
for Business llOuscs and Bankers also. PAR
LOK or PLATE SAVES. At Manufacturer
prices. ORGlLL BROS. a CO..
Sole Agents in Memphis.
1900 BOXES FRENCH WINDOW GLASS.
Imported direct and Tor sale BY
20 0RGtLf, RROS. 4 90.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-25
E'nc T,E,ca,cr in tie o,den Time.

III Shasespeare's day the audience at a theater
was not confined to the body of the house, but
occupied part of the stage itself. Sxpence was
the usual price for seat on the stage but there
were also '"twenty-penny stools" though what
the difference was is not clear, unless the higher
charges were paid by those who brought pages
with them to keep their pipes duly supplied with
tobacco. Poets were admitted without payment
the mysterious free list, that nowadays is al
ways suspended" being an institution as old as
the drama. The fast man of that period-the
young gallant" as he was called--wcnt to the
playhouse &c show off his clothes and bewitch the
ladies by displaying his proportionable leg, white
hand, Persian locks, and tolerable beard and for
such an exhibition the stage afforded the best
opportunities. When the prologue was ready to
go on the gallant made his appearance with his
threc-leggcd stool, sat himself down on the rush
strewn boards, 'valiantly beating down the news
and misses of the opposing rascality," and amused
himself hy taking hand at cards till the third
| trumpet announced the commencement of the
performances. Then he lighted his pipe ana
| whiled away the two hours occupied by the play
by whsting accomplishments to the songs, cry
in- mt the merry speeches, mewing at the pas.
sionate ones, laughing at the serious scenes crti-
cisng the actors loud enough to be heard all over
tho house, Us was the custom of lords, knights
| and templal5 and filing up odd moments by
| tickling his neighbours ear with rush from the
stage au... .f a.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-25
Wonderful Case of COmn---A Young
Indy Asleep Twelve Yenrs.

Some eight miles from Hickman there exists a
young lady who presents the most wonderful
case OF coma, preternatural disposition to sleep,
of which we have ever known or heard. When
about II years old, she was taken with a severe
chill, and treated by her physician accordingly.
AS her fever which followed the chill subsidized,
she fell into dead sleep, in which condition she
has remained ever since except at intervals
She awakes regularly twice in every twenty-four
hours at which time nourshment is given her,
and it is n most singular fact that she always
awakcs within few minutes of the same hours
every day. She will remain awake and perfectly
conscious five or ten, perhaps fifteen minutes,
and then gradually drop off to sleep again. When
asleep it is utterly impossible to arouse her. She
is now twenty-four years old, and has consequent
" been in this comatose condition n period Of
twelve years. When awake she does not appear
to suffer, except from drowsy, gaping inclina-
ton and persistent effort to cleanse her throat
of phlegm. She never complains of any bod lily
pain In sleep she is very nervous at times, and
appears to suffer considerably by the violent
Jerking of her muscles and limbs, and the hands
are cenched tightly as if enduring severe pain.
The paroxysm win continue perhaps Ave minutes
and she then sleeps as calmly and quietly as an
infant ,-...'. .,,4
| Her food consists of mush, Cruel and such
things as are usually given to confirmed invalids.
When awake she will answer questions asked
her, and can converse with some intelligence, but
never exhibits any interest in ANYTHING, or
desire to talk. Talking seems to be labor TO
her. She, of course, has never had any Of the
advantage, Of education or society, and her ideas
of everything ore quite child.like. Her features
are inclined to DO pretty, and though deprived OF
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-25

the tints of health are not marked by that sickly
pallor which her,coniition would indicate. She
has long, dark, vavy hair, which her poor old
mother takes great care in combing and dressing,
and her complexion is that of pale, delicate
brunette. She is of ordinary size, and her limbs
and muscles well proportioned and developed.
She has grown considerably since her affection.
Her name is Miss Mary Godsy, and her mother
is poor widow lady, dependent upon the charity
of neighbors and visitors for support. She has
been visited since her affection by many eminent
physicians,, hut her condition defesE all medical
skill Indeed, we have not met any one who
claims to understand the cause or nature Of the
disease--Hehaman (Ky) Courier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-25
Ia HI . ASK FOR
"Prussings Pure Cider Vinegar, GREEN BRANDT

Il II Strong and palatatie WARRANTED PURE,
70 aud to PRESERVE PICKLES.
FyrM Premium awarded at the u z. Fair. ut the Illinois
State Fair and the Chicago City Fair Largest works Of the
kind In the U. g. Established 184S Capacity hundred
and tscenty tarreS per day i,It T-l 1ot'
F.. 'y.ufi 11U CHARLES O. Il. PRUsslNG;
marche-3m go ASA State Street, Chicago, Illinois
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-25
Furniture.
HALL e. MURPHY

We would to customers and the public In general
that facilities for donga first class furniture business is
kinds of N
New-York tribune., 1867-08-27
TIE DRANi.

o'DONNEILS MISSION AT THE OLYMPIC.
"ODonnelrs Mission was acted last evening,
for the first time this season. ao the Olympic Theater
The house was not crowded but there fair attend
auce n Summer night Those lovers OF good acting
who stayed away will know what they lost when We say
that Mr.. Broughams deeply interesting romantic drama
was presented with great deal OF sparkle, and re-
ceved with frequent bursts OF cordial applause and tina,
Mr. Broughams pcrsonat0n OF Captain R0derict ODoH'
nell was the same gem OF gentle breeding and native
IRISH hunOr that gteTed, long ago, from the stage
of the Winter Carbon, WI ere thls drama was hls ~
formed. We should waste words were we again 10 de
scribe the plot of the play. Everybody KNOWS now N
blends Spanish with Hiberman enthusiasm now
IFS narrative Of thrills the fancy ana holds ina
mind in suspense how II rcyyes historic ncdehtsi now
N reflects incidentally the everyday life OF picturesque
people I'm very unsettled and dangerous times ana now
a tlll OF song through II, like baODhng SILVER
strcamlct through garden Of tropical plants We drop
naturally into somewhat poetic smiles. The spirit of the
drama upon write. One does MOI easily siah
"ODonnells Mission" last night, was very PHEASANT:
Tho play-which, at the start pleased an eonps,.'
Judges OF dramatic hterature-was rs interesting "s e ~
1t not In respect 10 scenery so wei done as az te
made. Mr. T. L. Morris as before enacted Cat6nM i
A6eOH displaying careful study and discreet art, and
Thornc enacted Era De Zuiigd making her the beauti
full ardent creature whom the dHamatst has well de-
epee. Mr. Peters was zadoe Originally played in this
city by Mr.. w T. Andrews), and he made the SPY botn
very neatly acted by Mr. Bland. Mr. sheridan was the
Ab5e but Mr. sheridan was seldom natural We were
clad 10 greet Mr. Harry Wall more In his old part or
Patrick COnn0r whch he acted with stirring vNaely'
What particularly touched u.s. last evening IN tho rep
resentation of "oDonnelps Mission" was the strong
spirit OF chvary that peryades the drama, auu tnas
Somehow asserted itself prominently throughout tho
performance That spirit Is which ought TO burn
pure and steady in every mans heart aud We can Dut
weleOue with avidlty and commend with enthusiasm
every play that tends to feed as this one does s sacrs
flame "O'Donnes Mission" Will be acted at tne olmpo
Theater every evening this week. which, by the way -
the last of Mr. Br0ughams present engagemehi, he t
here IL s good time and place to remind the fehu1 .e
Mr. Brougham will take his Farewell Beneht on frluaE
evening next when, as a matter OF conrse NeW-lOlk
will crowd the theater 70 It's utmost limits
New-York tribune., 1867-08-27

/" would he unjust TO the American People to
% oeeume that no one but Andrew Johnson is
copabIe of performing the duties OF rIeSi-
" dcntr-how would he relish that line of argu-
ment2 Not even he will dispute that othcr
men are as fit for President as he is; but does
that suffice to Justify his election?
Sheridan's removal is no personal matter.
It's indictments are all gravely public and gen
eral. He is deprived of his high trust nakedly
because his discharge of its duties contemplatcs
and fayors certain and early triumph of that
Reconstruction policy which Congress pre-
scIibes and Mr.. Johnson is bent on defeating.
And, when Mr.. Johnson asks why no other
General can do as well as Sheridan, the an
swer is ready" Because if he does, you will
doubtless serve him as you did his predeces-
"sor.r 1t is not that Sheridan goes out, but
that Johnson turns him out, and for what
that presagcs serious trouble
The President SAYS truly of Gen. Thomas,
ole has not failed, under the most trying eIe9n-
stances to enforce the laws 70 pro5eI Ie Ptc Dn 70
npomnte as Ear as posslhe spirit Of reconciliation Hs
administration Of the Department OF Tue ~ f
viii certainly compare most fayoraey WIN Inat vi G
shiS, in the IIfth Military District There, ahas
opprar tobe in a disturbed c0ndltion ena ptte
OF autagOnsin seems ~ h"'V '''N'NN avn
dams management"
Now, the record is clear that Louisiana has
been decidedly more tranquil for the year past
than Tennessee, and with far fewer outrage7
and murders. We are sure Gen. Thomas has
done all that man could do, considering hia
means yet there have been scores of assassi-
nations-nOt confined to either party-Witl
deadly allrays at several public meetings. The
"distmbcd condition" and bitter spirit of an
"tagonism" are more pronounced and unques-
tionable than those OF Louisiana. Yet the
commander of one is virtually disgraced while
he of the other ID commended, With what
reason?
Mr.. johnson is walking on the edge of
precipice. IIG\is n bold man; but there may
be temerly which is not genuine courage
His fortunes and fate are OF small account ;
but the country needs adjustment, security,
tranquility rcpose, and he persists in keeping
it unsettled, distracted, angry and apprehen-
sve. t'cannot be thus disturbed and con
vulsed forever to humor the caprices and
crafty the passions of any one and he should
be admonishcd to fOIbear ere it is too late.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-27

she needed for the completion of her plans.
Madame Frigard, who is said to bear
herself before the court with remark
able calmness and intelligence, relics for
her defense chiefly upon a story about some
man named Williams, whom the deceased, as
she declares, went to FOntainebloau TO meet,
and whom she left in the unfortunate woman's
company But the strictest inquiries have failed
to bring TO light any trace of such person,
and nobody believes in his existence
All the evidence so far bears strongly against
the accused But it is almost incredible that
for tri1e like $500 woman in no actual
want of money, woman, moreover who had
hitherto bOrne a good character, shoHld commit
so horrible a crime ;Or that, having committed
it, any one with the intelligence and keenness
which the prisoner has shown herself to pos
sess should be at so little pains to avoid dis
covery. Yet it is not, after all, in full accord
ance with what experience teaches us Of the
peculiarities of crime in the female sex9 When
woman stoops to wickedness sthenainal lovelineas
Of her character turns TO loathsone depraylty
which man rarely reaches, There are few moro
horrible figures in history than MeSsal Ina or
Brinvilliers. And, moreover, it seldom hap
pens that woman who has the nerve to per-
petlate a deed Of blood has also the ever pres
ent dread of detection which enables her to
conceal tho crime.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-27
uIcHIG.YS YEW CONSTITUTION.

The State Convention Of Michigan has finished
its labors and adjourned. The New COnstitu-
ton ailrms that all power of government is
inherent in the people. Freedom of conscience,
of speech, and of the press are secured
and in eases of libel, If it shall appear TO the
"iury that the matter charged as Hbclous is
"truc, and WAS published with good motives,
"and for iustiRable ends, the party shall be
acquitted" Jury trials may be waived in civil
eases unless demanded by one party; the
Legislature may authorize trials by juries OF
less than twelve; any suitor may prosecute or
defend in person in any court. Imprisonment for
debt il forbidden, except in case OF fraud
or breach of trust or OF promise TO marry, or
of moneys collected by public officers or in any
professional employment. Slavery is outlawed.
The elective franchise is restricted To per-
sons of 81 years of age having three months
residence in the State and ten days in the dis
trct Ducling disqualihcs from holding office
or voting.
The Senate has 32 members, but after 1870
may have 33-onc extra for tho XXXlId Dis
trict DctroiD They hold for four years,
half being chosen each second year. Counties
cannot be divided unless entitled to more than
than 1l0 members, chosen 10y single districts
for two years. After the first fifty days
of session no new bill shall be heard
save by two-thrds vote OF all the mem
bcrs elected The veto is in the usual way,
save that all bills not signed within five days
after adjournment shall be void. clear ma
iority of each House is required TO enact law,
and twO-thrds where money is appropriated.
A State paper shall not be established Circuit
Courts appoint County Judges Supreme and
Probate Judges are elected-the Governor fills
vacancies. Two-thrds of each House may de-
mand the opinion of the Supreme Court upon
points of constitutional law
The elective officers are Secretary of State,
a State Treasurer Commissioner of the State
Land Office, n superintendent of Public ln-
struction, an Auditor General, and an Attor-
ney- General, for the term of two years, each
Of whom shall keep his Office at the seat of
government. The term of Office begins Jan. 1,
1869, and every second year thereafter. The
Governors salary is $1,000 per year; Supreme
Judges the same, without fees or perquisitcs.
The article on "Tinance and Taxation pre-