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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
Prudential spsculation..

A Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial gives detailed
account Of the intrigues and mRneuvers
that are in progress in Washington to
secure the nomination of Ben. Wade, OF
Ohio, for the Presidency, or, failing in
that, for the Vice Presidency. He says
that Judge D. X. Carter, ofthe District OF
Columbia, is foremost in this movement,
being especially anxious to defeat Chlef
Justice Chase again, as he did in 1860.
In order TO get General Grant out OF the
way. Judge Carter, according TO this cor
respondent, recently called upon him,
and formally, and in his most impressive
manner, announced to the General that
the time had arrived when he must make
his decision whether be was willing TO be
a candidate for the Presidency of the
United States on the Republican ticket
or not he told Gen. Grant that it would
not do for him TO continue in his pad
locked condition any longer; that the
people we're looking about for the COM
ing man" and that if be was going TO
come, it was time that he was coming
along. He told him that be wanted 10 know
explicitly, first. whether be would be Q
candidate for the Presidency, and if so,
secondly, whether he would have any
objection to having Benjamin Z. Wade
upon the same ticket as candidate TOR the
Vice Presidency.
Il was noticed that General GRAFT
gave his traditional cigar an extra
tWirl ia bis mouth, and remarked that
be vas obliged ts say that those were
rather plain and direct questions. Car
ter did not hesitate 10 indorSe that
proposition, and continued 10 press that
question. General Grant, after min
ute's deliberstion, said that be really did
not feel desirous Of becoming President
Of the United States; that be had been
hoBored and trusted in degree that was
q surprise to himself; and yet he felt
that If the people called upon him TO be-
come q candidate for the Presidency be
could not feel that he was at liberty to
decline, and that, as matter Of course, |
he could have nothing whatever 20 say,
in such case, IS TO the second person |
on the ticket; that, as also the first,
placed on the ticket, was a matter for
the wisdom Of the people to determine,
and he certainly could have no objection
to Hon. B. F. Wade. of Ohio All Of
which was taken by the Benjamin Wade
party, represented in this interview
by Chief Justice Carter, to mean in so
many words, that General Grant was,
and should be candidate for the Presi.
dency. The result has in some degree
cooled the ardor of the party, but they
are full of life, and caanot be said to |
have abandoned the field.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10

Every patron obtains a watch By { ais arrange
meat, costing but $40. while Il may be worth
$50. No D lrtiality shown.
We wish o Immediately dispose Of the above
marnifcentstock. Certificates nam ing articles,
are placed 10 sealed envelopes. Hol3ers are en-
titled 20 the articles ne med on their 'erthcates,
upon payment Of Ten Dollars. whether lt be a
watch worth $50 or Que worth less The re-
turn Of any II our certificates entities you 70 the
article named thereon, upon payment, irresl
tive 0f H. Woftn and as no article valued les
than $40 h. named on any certih cate, u Will al
once he seen that this is no lottery, but =
sirairht-forwafd legitimate trans acton' which
may be participated In even by be most ias-
tidi0us
A single certificate viii be sent mail, post
paid. upon receipt d p cents. i've tor 81
eleven for 81 thirty-thrco anu elcrl mt premium
for S.. sirty-EiN and more valuab ID premium
for $40, one hundred and most super b watch for
SIS To -agonts or those wishing nployment
this o. n rare opportunity. To BE- J. ultimately
conducted kuEincrs. duly aufh0riz 81 BY the
Gorcmment aud open 90 the most ca -ful acru-
WRICHT BROS &.cO.,
s-3t 10 Broadway. Nee York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
A Household Necessity.
ONLY TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS!

THE STAR SHUTTLE SEWING MA
L chine An entirely new invention-indke
any other SetrinO Machine an the World. PAT
ENTED 1867. It uses t,go threads. and makes
a Stitch alike on both sides, that ,riH not rip or
unrduei. 1t combines simplicity, durability
and beauty. 1t is as large as other frst-class
machines. A child can learn to work It. 1t
will do every variety of family sewing and tail
oring. It will sew from the finest gauze to
leather. In order to introduce the Star Shuttle
lSelcin0 Machine into every household in the
land, we propose TO furnish them complete,
with one shuttle, six bobbins, full set of
needles, oil can. screw-driver, directions. ETC.,
ETC., at the unprecedented price Of only ToentV-
fre Dollars, on receipt of which we will box
free of expense) and ship TO any address.
W. g. WILSON IL CO.,
2gi Second street, Memphis, Tenn.
n. Beach Machine warranted for FIVE
years. Persons who order Machines and ind
that they are otherwise than represented, can
return them and get their money back.
AGENTS WANTEn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
POETRY.
THE UNWILLING OF THE STATUE OF
HENRY CLAY.
ny GEO. D. PRENTICE.


rrbe foIlowipp poem. nv George D. Prentice,
"a, 80 music ,gas read and sung at the inaugu
rstion nj liza CLAY statue In Louisville j
Uailltrue and plorious semblance, hail
az him. mo noblest oil our race
We seern. NJ lining Of thy veil,
ro zoe again his living face
no hear the Stirring words once more,
That like the torn-god's cadence pealed
with tnirhtier power from shore 20 shore
Tban thunders of the battle. field.
Lot that calm. high. majestic look,
That Minds our gaze a. nv n spell
7, L. ne sarse that erst. while shook
Thu traitors on whose souls II fell
on. that he were again in life
IA wave. a. orce. MS wand Of power,
An scatter far tbo storms of strife
That Ger our nountry darkly lowerl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
NIP THE EVIL In ITS BUD.

A LII AFFLICTED WITH ANY FORM OF
Private Diseases, such as Gonorrhea, elect.
Syphilis. Involuntary Emissions. etc., should
beware of intrusting their cases to inexperi-
enced quacks-such invariably drug their pa
tients with mercury, which sooner or later will
destroy the most robust constitution. At the
Good Samaritan Medical Office, No. 1873 Jeifer-
son street. cures are effected in fnOm two to
six days, without the use of mercury, change
of diet, or hindranoe from business. Consulta-
ton strictly confidential. Itwould seem need
less here to add the importance Of nipping the
evil in its bud. but a hint to the wise is sufi-
cent, not only to save themselves from miseiy,
but shield their offspring from shame ard ruin.
How often is it the case VIC see gentlemen
drench themselves with advertised nostrums
after much loss in pocket and health, they are
compelled to apply to some skillful physician
to BIO cured, for alone can those diseases be
cured when known to the doctor who pre-.
scribes, otherwise it is a leap in the dark to
expect permanent cure.
Office arranged that patients do not sec each
other, 19S Jefferson street. ?" s2-lO7
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Empire Spring Bed Company,
No. e2 Liberty St. New York.
Manuel's Patent Adjustable
SPRIN BED BOTT o M

Received First premium AT n. l. state talr, 90
One Mattress No Bugs No Noise Perfect
Rest Cheap-s5 to 81 at retail. Durable.
Fit any bedsiOad. Anybody can do it.
lido not want better bed. IN. C. Meek
er, Agricultural Editor, Tribune.
Address as above. Agents wanted.
DAINTS FOR FARMERS AND OTHERS.
/ The Grafton Mineral Paint Company are
now manufacturing the Best. Cheapest and
most Durable PAINT in use ; two coats, well
put on. mixed with pure Linseed Oil, will last
ten or fifteen years. II is Of n light brown OK
beautiful chocolate color, and can be changed
to green, lead. stone. drab, olive or cream, to
suit the taste of the consumer. 1t is valuable
for houses, barns, fences, carriage and car
makers, pals and wooden ware, agriculture
implements, canal boats, vessel and ship bot
toms, canvas. metal and single roofs (it being
ere and water proof, floor oil cloth manuihc-
ture (oue manufacturer having used in the past
year 1000 bbls.l. and as a paint is unsurpassed
for body, durability. elasticity and adhesive
ness. Send for a circular. which gives particu-
lars. Price two cents per pound, or SO per
barrel, Of 800 lbs, which will supply farmer
for years to come. None genuine unless branded
in the trade mark Grafton Mineral Paint
Works. Inquire of your paint dealers, or ad-
dress DANIEL BIDWELL,
No 24 Pearl street, New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
Attachment suit.
p. Louis Warner W. Fpnk Meier.

=. Louis warner W.. Frank Meier.
A EFlDANfT Tor attachment harir.r been
"A made IN tots cause, and attachment haVinr
been made aT1inft the estate Of r. Mci sr. upon
the Truund that Dc b. non-rcudcr of The
STATE of Irnnruee. ard 10 having been re-
turncd, LEVIED clc., Do b. therefore ord rcd that
the aid defendant enter BE aIlraarnn e. on or
before tie llfA day 81 June. 1907. b. plead.
anEuer 90 demur 10 TOE fnId plant if'f COM
plant. or the ease VII De- taken Cor .aonfcsfed.
and The samo rci ior hrarinF ~ rlrte and that
n copy 70 thia order Be ruhIIshcd o'fre n week
for four carEecuiiFe week.. 10 On e Memphis
cav i6s' P.H.HEINRsCH. Up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
TERMS OF PAYMENT

Memphis city bonds. payable at five, ten and
fifteen years, in equal proportions, with six per
cent. coupons attached. payable semi-annu-
ally; principal and interest guaranteed and
provided for by q sinking fund set aside for
that purpose.
Plans and specifications may be seen in the
Office Of the City Engineer. Bids must be sealed
and directed to the Mayor and Finance Com
mittee. W. 0, L0FLAND,
Movnr-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
Money Market,

EThe gold market is qniet; brokers buy at l3J
TO ls6. City Scrip, as we predicted several
days AGO as having advanced too rapidly and
without any cause, Is row on the downward
track again; on the FIRST ofllst week it was stiff
at 20. but this morning there are but few pur-
chases at over @ 70 So. Tennessee money is
uachaosgd: Bank Of Tenhessee g; Union and
piartc-e Ranks. al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
EsTABLIsHsIENT,
Foot of Auction street.
PRICE FOR THE SEASON.
Grown Person, $40 Children, IS
Single Baths. = Cent?

nREss ROOM, INCLUDING BATHING.
II Dress and Towels, % cents. SWIMMING
Lessons given three times n week, MONDAYS,
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS.
Doors open daily from 3 an. 20 gp.m.
ff-lB A. ia. sTHATMNN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
Monetary and Commercial


For the fissfeW days Of the week closing Sat
urday night last, cotton was active, With mid
dlings firm at p to 25e. but unfayorable news
from Liverpool. on Thursday. caused a decline
here, which continued until the close Of the
week. Middlinss. this morning, are quotable
at 3 to &c, with bat little doing, the stock Of
good cotton here now being very small. Re
ceipts FOR the week were 562 bales; experts,
1876 bales stock on hand 10 this city. 1924 bales
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
PAVING.
MAYORS OFFICE, |
MEMPAIs, Tenn, june !, 1851. !

dds FOR PAVING THE FOLLOWING
ID streets with Nicholson pavement will DO
received at this Office until the I'D day of June,
1867, to-wit: Main. from Auction 10 South
street Poplar, from Front sire ct to Boundary
avenue; Jefferson. from Front to its intersoc-
ton with Pigeon Roost road Beal, from
Shelby to Dssot0 street Shelby, from Union
to South street, Desoto, from Madison to
South street; Old Madison, from the bayou to
Charleston avenue and Charleston avenue
from the bayou to the Memphis and Charleston
depot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
LIST OF PREMIUMS

No. l. Phoenix Hotel and lot, 100 feet
front on Main by 25) feet deep on
Mulberry $780, 900
And SO other valuable premiums rang
ing from $500 down to $50 each.
Az ANTED-AGENTS.- PER MONTH
w and travelling expenses TO one good agent
for each county in the United States to intro
duce our PATENT CLOTHES LINK. Adj
dress. stating age and occupation, TO the
AMERICAN WIRE CO., 162 Broadway, N. Y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
Great Sale of Watches,

ON THE POPULAR ONE PRICE PLAN,
" giving every patron handsome a nd Telia,
bic watch for the low price of Ten Dollars
Without regard TO value. and not 10 be PAID Tor
unless perfectly sat- sfactory
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
NJ EDIcAL,
DIR. o. S. PROHIBITS
LIVER MEDIGIN E.

GOOD FOR ALL KINDS OF LIVER DIS
VI eases, and other diseases arising from 3
diseased state Of the Liver, or inactivity Of the
Liveri good for chronic or acute inflammation
Of that organ Dyspepsia in it5 various forms,
which are many Less OF Appetite, SOurness OF
the Stomach, LoWness Of Spirits, Collie, C0stive-
ness, Chills and Fever. and all other imp leas-
ant symptoms that originate from dyspeptie
habit.
Also good for females in all their various Pc
riOdical changes. or during all the different
Stages Of pregnancy. It's use as purgatiye Is
surpassed by none.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
De. o. s. PROPHITTs
ANODYNE PAIN-KHLER,

ONE OF THE BEST FAMILY MEDI-
~ cines now IN use. Il is good for all kinds
OF local pains, rheumatic and neuralgia pains /;
pain in the back, side, breast ETC.; also good
for colds. coughs, collie diarrhea, dysentery,
cholera, cramps. etc. Good for toOth-ache,
ear-ache, for fresh wounds Of every kind, cuts.
bruises, and lacerating wounds. etc. Good for
all kinds q stings, bites, etc. OF hornets bees
wasps. and Of all other insects. etc.
An sold by ]. I. JENKINS * CO.. Atlanta
Ga; also By BRADKIELD a CO., Lagrange,
Ga.
Prepared BY 0. S. Prophitt only. Covington.
Ga.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10

U,OR sALE.-TYPE METAL OBJ TIER
II than babbot f0r sale low, by
WuITM0RE Bro s..
puELIc In ycrH q nee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
w LADIES AND GENTLENES-Sl0O TO $3.50
PER MoNTH-TO sell the genuine Common
Sense Family Sewing Machine. Price only SIS.
This machine will stitch, hem. fell, tuck, bind.
quilt, braid and embroider. The cloth cannot
be pulled apart, even after cutting across the
seam every quarter of an inch. Every machine
warranted for three years. Send for circulars
and terms to agents, OF call at McDowel's
Block corner Fourth and Green sts., Louisville,
Ky. BLISS & MGBATHR0N, General Ag'ts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
DR.. PrOphIt's Liver Medicine.

Certificate Of Rev. ". W. ARx0LD. Of Ga. Con. .
HAVING USED THIS MEDICINE SUP
IL hcienuy long 70 test its virtue, aud 10
remedy for DyEpepsia-a disease from which
the writer has suffered much for six years-and
being persuaded that hundreds who now suffer
from this annoying complaint would be sig
nally benefited. o. he has been By it, use. We
deem il a duty we owe % this unfortunate
class, % recommend o. them the use OF this
remedy, which has given not only himself but
several member Of his family the gresiost re-
lief N. W. ARNOLD.
The above medicines are for sale at
P. I. HUETTs DRUG STORE.
Corner Main and Monroe Streets,
MEMPHIS. TENN. Sob
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
Trustee Sale.

County Court Of Shelby County, P. G. Meath
ct ais vs.. Mary L. Poston ct ais.
HAVING BEEN APPOINTED TRUSTEE
IL by decree of the Court. in room and stead
of W. X. POstOn, deceased, Trustee, by virtue
of the auth rity in me vested, will, on Satur-
day. the 18th day of June. 1867, at the south
east corner of Court Square, in the city of Mem
phis, between the hours of 10 m. and I. m,
proceed to sell to the hishest bidder, for cash
the following property, o-wit Being a certain
lot-for description, beginning at the northeast
intersection of Second with Adams street,
thence north on and with the east line of Sec
ond street 70 feet 10 private alley, thence east
south and parallel with Second street 20 feet,
thence west 20 feet to the beginning Terms
cash. Equity of redemption waived. Title
believed TO be good, but convey only as Trus-
tee. D. III. POSITION. Trustee
r June 4. 1867, sd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10

Water Wheels Water Wheels !
VALENTINES PATENT TURBIN i.
V The best in use. Manufactured by Valen-
tine & Co., Fort Edward. N. Y. Prices mod
crate. Send for circular. Agents. Wnntel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
REAL ESTATE LOTTERY

VNHE PROPERTY TO BE DISPOSED Oh
l. consists mainly Of CITY AND SUBUR-
BAN LOTS, and Of SMALL FARMS, adjacent
10 Memphis, In Tennessee and Mississippi.
One Hundred and Five Prizes Of Ton
Acres Each, within five or six miles Of Mem
phis.
Plantations subdiyided into Farms in the
vicinity Of Holly Springs.
Farms and Residences along the Memphis
and Charleston, Mississippi and Tennessee
railroads.
City Lots and City Residences. Some Of
the most costly ever constructed in Memphis.
Property assessed by disinterestea Real Es-
tate Brokers. at cash prices. will be disposed OF
and drawn of from the top OF the list, equal in
value 10 the amount of tickets sold.
General Frank @. Armstrong, Leon Trous-
dale, John Ainslie, Louis j. Dupre. Il. NJ.
Halpiu, j. W. Shacklock, aud General A. z.
Stewart, have been employed by the StockhOld-
ers as intermediate agents between themselves
and the public. 20 conduct fairly the business
OF the incorporation. TICKETS, So EACH,
TO be had Of the Local Agents. or Col. JAMES
STRAIN, fernando. Miss. Orders by mail,
accompanied by Postofice order, may be adj
dressed TO Gen. FRANK @. ARMSTRONG,
Memphis, Tenn. Money letters should be sent
by express.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
WANTED.

MEROANTILE AGENTS IN EVERY
M important city throughout the United
States. Men acquainted with the merchants
Of their county preferred, as the canvass will be
among the business community almost cxclu-
sively. This is good opportunity to clear a
handsome sum by few days work, For fur
Their particulars address with stamp.
L, p. WALKER x CO.,
Louisville XIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10

Ladies. Discard Injurious PAID ngs.
MADAM JUMEL' s MAMMARIAL BALM
WI and Patent Breast Elevators develop the
form physielogically. Depot g07 Broadway,
Druggists and ladies furnishing stores.
CAR I'D.
TIEMAN'S LAUNDRY BLUE, FOR FAM
Il lily use. This Blue is manufactured by the
well known and old established manufacturers
Of fine coors, d, Z. tieman 4 Co. It is per-
feetly pure, and needs but to be tried to DO ap-
preciated. Sold by grocers and druggs.
throughout the United states
]. II. TlEMAN, Sole Agent,
90 Pearl street New York
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-06-10
NAV ADVERTISEMENT
ACCENTS wANTEIO

For The History of the War between
the States-tracing its Origin,
Causes and Results.n Inv
, 1867-02-08

THE List of those qualified to vote
for Members of the Colonial
Council is exhibited for inspection
at the Courthouse from the 18th to
the 28th instant from 8 o'clock a. m.
to 3 o'clock p. m. Whoever has any
objection to make against the said
list is hereby in accordance with the
Colonial Law dated 9th November
1868 s Is, requested to state such
objections in writing to the Chair
man of the Electoral Board with the
reasons on which such objection or
objections are based, within 3 days
after the last mentioned date.
The Electoral Board for the Coun-
try District of the Jurisdiction of
F~rederiksted, the 18th February 1867.
c.. SARAUW.
JACQUES A. CORREA.
BARNY B. BEECH.
, 1867-02-08
Publication.

TT is hereby made known that Go
vernment has transmitted to the
underwritten Sheriff the final list of
arrears of taxes due to the Colonial
Treasury for the year 1865, with
orders to realize the properties con
cerned, unless the taxes and levy
expenses are paid before the expira-
ton of this month.
Frederiksted's Sherit's Office,
February End, 1867.
G.. SarauW.
, 1867-02-08
Acknowledgements e.

NET bekjendtgj0res heryed at
lD) Gouvernementet har tilstillet UNI
dertegnede Foged Listen over ube-
talte Skater til Colonialkassen for
Aaret 1865 med Ordre at realisere
de skattepligtige Eiendomme, saa-
fremt like Skatterne og Executions
omkostninger ere betalte linden I'd
I0bet af denne Manned.
Frederiksteds Foged C%ontoir, den
2den Februar 1867.
G.. Sarauw.
, 1867-02-08
Fortegne1se

over uindloste Breve i Frederiksted's
Postcontoir :-Cathr. Abraham, f, Abram,
D. Baldwin, Mrs. NJ. E. BaIiour, w. G.
Bower, j. Brian, w. Carrel, VIM. Cool,
Cathr. Christopher, Ann Daniel, J.. Dew
ny. Hanna Downing, Lucia Ellis, Judy
Frances, A. Francis, H. Francis, Margret
Franklin, J. F. Haldron. Lucy Hatchett,
Mrs. B. Henry, Chr. HOIIum, N. Jackson,
David Jacobs, w. Jacobus, Benz. james,
Helena Jenis, Isabella Johannes, Hester
Joseph, Mrs. L. Miller, Leander Robin
son, Miss F. Solaman.
, 1867-02-08

listen over Valgberettigede til
|, Colonialraadet err henIagt til Eff
tersyn paa dette Steds Thinghuus
fra l5de til 28de dennes begge Dage
indbefattede, fra XXI. 9 slet Formid-
dag til XXI. 3 slet Eftermiddag. En-
liver der har Indsigelser at fremf0re
imod valglisten~ opfordres, j Henhold
til ColoniaIlov af 27de November
1868 5 25, senest 3 Dage efter I'd
lobet af den ovennmvnte It'd, til
Valgbestyrelsens Formand skriftligen
at indgive saadan Indsigelse med
Opgivelse af de Grunde hyorpaa
samme stottes.
VaIgbestyrelsen for F~rederiksteds
Jurisdictions Landdistricts Valgkreds,
4de Februar 1867.
c.. SARAUW.
JACQUES A. CORREA.
BARNY B. BEECH.
, 1867-02-08

[OESIDES my usual assortment of
L) Family and Ship Groceries, Pro
visions, Wines, Liquors, Malt, Syrups,
Liqueurs, Crystalized, Dried & Pre-
served Fruits, Fish, Meats & Vege-
tables which l keep constantly for
sale, [ have just received a new
supply of
, 1867-02-08
Total $27O,173 OF

Balance Of deposits s 64,245 90
4 new deposit accounts, viz:
l Porter. 3 Various.
5 Withdrawals amounting to. S143 "a.
Receivers for Saturday, 9th Feb. 1857.
In CHRISTIANSTED:
7. E. Mendes, Esq, Trustee.
II. Hatchett, Esq, Member.
In FREDERIKsTED
L, Faber, Esq, Trustee.
P. W. %Schousboe, Esq, Member.
GEO. BEHAGEN,
President.
St. Croix, 4th February 1867.
, 1867-02-08
Receivers:

I V0u0IoO1 Hoq'' uoVV
Amount offormer deposits 8
II deposits Of 20 cents each.
Is above 20 cts. and under l.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-15
SLANDER.

There is no man who holds more despiS
sable position in the community than the
common sianderer; and yet there is none
who receive less punishment from an indig-
nant people. lie seems to emily a kind of
immunity in his conduct and claims an inS
tuItive right to play the scoHndrel 0cca,
sicnally a jury can be empanneed which
imposes vindictye damages In rare cases,
but majority of these rascals either escape
entirely unwhipt of justice, or have but
mere nominal damages imposed upon them
with costs. And yet the crime of which
they are gully, properly considered, is one
of the highest known To the law There is
no offence more destructive of the best in
terests of society. 1t poisons, to a greater
or lees extent, every fountain of public health
and prosperity. 1t assails every class in the
community youth, with its warm bushes
and buoyant hearts manhood, withits high
impulses and bounding energies and old
age with its wrinkled brow and palsied
hands. None are exempt from its n alicious
and vindicti Se attacks. 1t enters the bow
erso of beauty and plucks the roses from its
cheeks. 1t looks in upon the door of inno--
crnce and the flowers which grow upon it's
threshhold wther and die at its approach.
1t is a sin, abhorrent to man and condemned
of heaven. II stands arrayed against the
eternal cannon # the Almighty delivered
am d the fame and thunders of Mt. Sinai,
Thou shalt uot bear false witness against
thy neighbor," God protect the pure and
the virtuous from the advances of this in
sidious fend. 1t is sufficient that his poison
should be wasted among the low and prof.
ligate. '.a