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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-10
ASSETS. JULY L. 1865.
Loss by Portland Fire. July 4th.

rNHE total amount covered by the Rtna Peli-
L cies on property destroyed or damaged 10
$2O6,S54 on which salvage will be about i've
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from s20O000, 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 $1,000 loss for com
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 q
population of 35.O00-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone neutrality-suspicious.
and screened with UPWARD of 8. 900 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the ocean-.and
with steam fire department-yet It has $lO,-
600, 900 of property consumed in few hours
upon holiday when its people are least oosu-
pied-from the very insigniiean cause Of q
contemplate hrecracker.
Remember the trifing origin Of fires that
sweep away in a few hours the earnings o.
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Etna Agent call if you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay a fair rate Of premium for
a good and genuine article, end with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your Insurance with shrewd judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
to BY II. A.. LITTLETON 4 CO.. Akts.
1895 No. q Madison street.
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Whiskers and Mustaehes +!

HoRcED TO GROW UPON THE SMOOTH
IL est face in from three 70 I've weeks By
using DR.. SEVIGNE'S RESTAURATEUR
CAPILLAIRk, the most wonderful discovery
In modern science, acting upon the Beard and
Hair IN an almost miraculous manner. IL has
been used By the elite Of Paris and London
with the most fattcring success. Names Of all
purchasers viii be reEiFtercd. and II entire sat
idactisn i not given in every Instance, the
money will be checrfully refunded, Pnce BY
mail, sealed and postpaid, 81. Descriptive
circulars and testimonials mailed free. Ad-
dress BERGER. SHUTS 4 CO.. Chemists.
No Is River street. Troy, n. Y. Sole agenis
for the United States 1-lu3
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D6rThe Mississippian says: We learn
that some freedmen, who we're destitute
Of money, and not being members Of the
press gang" 50 as 70 be dead-headed,
we're 90 anxious TO attend the circus last
Tuesday night, that they actually pdrned
their hats for admission tickeis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-10

nTA Paris letter says the health Of
the Prince Inperial has sustained . Sc
we're shock by his recent illness, and bis
general delicacy Of constitution gives
omen Of al early death
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-10
LEGAL SALES.
-NNsN~~s~~-~0-~~~~~- ~~-~s~~eee1s>S'~'S''~ ~
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST EX-
ID ecuted TO me on the 18th day Of June, 1865.
BY W. Q. Lofand, and duly registered in the
In Record Book No. IS. Part LIST, Pages 900. $40
and Gil, to which reference Is hereby made
for the purpose Of paying the debt therein
sacured-I will ON
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IL II AUT W

UBURE. GOLDEN, FLAAbN AND
a siiker Curn. prod need 81 TIE use of Prof.
bF BREUXi FRIsER LIZ CHEYEUN. One
aprIicatian warranted % curl The most straight
and stubborn hair Of either Ger into wary
rinrlota. or heavy mEssive curla. Has been
u1ed ~ The fnstionatles q paria and Lon1on.
uith the uosi rratilyinr feIults. Dee ne ~
iury 10 the hair. Prize ~ nail, sealed and
postpsid, 81. pe.criIavs eireclArl mailed
frce. Addrea nER0ER. 6HIITs 4 CO..
Chsmists, No. - River g.relt, Trcy, N. r.,
cole ageutI ipr ne Iritsd states l-n3
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AsTRoLocY.
ANTHOLOGY.
ASTROLOGY.
THE WORLD ASTONISHED
tthe wonderful revelations
MADE BY THE GREAT AsTRoL0GIST.
Madame III. A. PerrigO.

She reveals secrets no mortal ever knew. She
restores 10 happiness those who, from doleful
events, catastrophes, crosses In love- loss Of re-
lations and friends. loss Of money, ETC., have
become despOndent. She brings together those
long separated, gives information concerning
absent friends or lovers, restores lost or stolen
property, tells you the business you are best
qualified 10 pursue and In what you will be
most successful. causes speedy marriages and
tells you the very day ysu, will marry, gives you
the name, likeness and characteristics Of the
person. She reads your very thoughts, and by
her almost supernatural powers unveils the
dark and hidden mysteries of the future. From
the stars we see in the hrmament-the mslehc
stars that overcome OF predominate in the con-
fguratiOn-from the aspects and positions OF
the planets and the fixed stars in the heavens
at the time Of birth, she deduces the future
destiny Of man. Fail not 10 consult the great
est Astrologist on earth. IL costs yeu but
trihe, and you may never again have so favora-
BILE an opportunity. Computation fee, with
likeness and all desired information, sl4 Par
ties living at a distance can consult the Mad
ams by mail with equal safety and satisfaction
TO themselves, as II in person. A full and ex-
plicit chart, written out, with all Inquiries
answered and likeness incl0sed. sent By mail
on receipt Of price above mentioned. The
strictest seeresy will be maintained, and all
correspondence returned or destroyed, Refer
ences Of the highest order furnished those de-
string them. Write plainly the day OF the
month and year in which you were born, en-
closing a small lock Of hair.
Address MADAME II. A. PFRRIGO,
l03 p q. Drawer 2{i, Buffalo, N. n.
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SPECTACLES.

The best artificial aid to the human vision ever
invented, which can be obtained at his oiiice.
His Glasses last n number Of years without
changing. He gives great relief TO patients
who have suffered from defective vision for any
number Of years. These Spectacles are scien-
tifcaily adjusted to every case Of detective
sight with unerring accuracy, whether arising
from age, disease, strain, overwork or prema-
ture decay, by DR.. M. Berndardt on q new and
exact principal. entirely his own, which has
seldom failed TO- be correct.
Being the original inventor and manufacturer
Of the Australian Crystal Glass for Spectacles,
he therefore claims that he has the only genu-
inc article of that kind in the United States for
sale.
His certificates are ndorsed by the Medical
Faculty and Clergy of Memphis, Tenn, and Of
every other city that he has visited; and is in
troduced into our community by the following
distinguished gentlemen:
A. K. Taylor, NJ. d.
John z. Frayser, M. d.
Z. Miles Willett, NJ. D., lO4 Adams street.
John Pitman, NJ. D,
Il. z. Hopson, M. d.
George R. Grant, NJ. D.
Rev. Mr.. ]. o. stedmaR.
Rev. Mr.. George White. Calvary Church.
c. A. Davis, Pastor Cum. Pres. Church.
Rev. Mr.. 7. D. Witherspoon.
II. D. Lilly, 0.S. D.
DR.. H. s. Ford, d. D.
DR.. R. W. Creighton.
DR.. Irvine, 4Ol Shelby st.
Testimonials may be seen at the Office Of DR..
Bernhardt from many Of the most prominent
men of the country.
Office Hours From 9 am. to 5Ip.m.
OVERTON HOTEL.
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere, DR..
BERNHARDT will be able to remain here but
n short time only 2l-46
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INSURANCE.
A q A II ID.

To my old Friends in West Tennessee, Mis-
sissippi and Arkansas
HAVING ACCEPTED A PERMANENT
II Agency for the st. Louis Mutual Life
Insurance Company, l would respectfully
stitution as a safe, certain and reliable medium
through which they may assure their families
against want in the event Of death, or them
selves from an impoverished old age In case Of
III success in life.
Mr.. N. s. OTIS Is associated with me, and Is
hereby commended 10 public confidence. Our
office Is at NO. AZ MADISON STREET (rear
room, Deseto Block, where we shall be happy
string Life Insurance. J. ii. MCMAHON.
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WATCHES.
J. HIOKLING 4 CO.'S

&reaG 5ale Oh w aNcneS.
ON THE POPULAR ONE PRICE PLAN.
~ giving every patron handsome and tplia..
Bile watch for the low price % Ten ne!isrsl
Without regard 70 value. and not 10 be paid
for unless perfectly satisfactory
800 Solid Gold Hunting Watches $3.50 10 $3.50
900 Magic Cased Gold Watches. 200 10 500
500 Ladies' Watches. enamelled.. 100 TO 800
loo Gold Hunting Chronometer 80.
1000 Gold Hunting English Levers 200 To 250
5000 Gold Hunting Duplex Watches li0to 200
5000 Gold Hunting American do 1907 to $50
5000 Silver Hunting Levers.-...... 50to l5O
5000 Silver Hunting Duplexes..- TO 80
5000 Gold Ladies' Watehes.-...-.... 50 to $50
10000 Gold Hunting Lepines...-.... soto rs
1000 Misoeilan sous Silver Watches 50 to 100
sS aaSasl1ss SSss WS;shs. %asiRii al Kinds: YS
Every patron obtains . Watch by this ar
rangspent. costing but $40 while 1t may be
worth $3.50. No partiality shown.
Msssrs J. Hicklips 4 Co.'S Great American
Watch Co.. New York City, wish 10 immedi-
ately dispose Of the above magnificent stock.
Certificates, naming articles, are placed IN
articles named on their certificates, upon pay
ment Of Ten Dollars, whether II be Watch
worth $50 or one worth less. The return Of
any ofour certificates entities you TO the article
named thereon, upon payment, irrespective of
its worth, and as no article valued less than
$40 Is named on any certificate, IL will at once
be seen that this is no lottery. but q straight
forward legitimate transaction, which may be
participated in even by the most fastidious
A single certificate will be sent by mail. post
paid, upon receipt Of rs cents, Eve for 81, eleven
for 81, thirty-three and an elegant premium
for S., sixty-six and more valuable premium
for $40, one hundred and most superb Watch
for $l5. To agents or those wishing employ
ment, this IL a rare opportunity. II Is legiti-
mately condueted business, duly authorized by
the Government, and open TO the most careful
j. HICKLING 4 CO.,
149 Broadway, near P. o.,
40 City Of New York.
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THRUST SALE.-By virtue Of Deed of Trust
Il executed By VIM. Farris to me, as Trastee.
on the Sth day Of January, A. d. 1861, for the
rpGSe .. ~ '1S Gnona 81 pscorSea SIS IeGe %
ihe Registers Office Of Shelby county, Tennes-
see, in book AZ, pages $50, 2Sl and 2s2, 1 will,
on WEDNESDAY, the Ath day Of April. 1867.
70 sSIs 70 the bshest bidder for cash on he
premises, the following property: A certain
parcel of LAND in John 0yerton's addition to
the city Of Memphis, contained in three lots,
street L feet, running back parallel with east
line Of Sixth street 1885 feet. 1t being the same
property conveyed to VIM. Farris by John
Overtoh, ON the goth day OF May. 1853. The
convey as Trustee. Right of redemption is
waived. JAS. H. LAWRENCE,
March q, 1857. f451 Trustee.
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Wednesday, April oath, 1867,

In front Of the Court House, in the city of
Memphis, proceed TO sell 70 the highest bidder,
PoR CASH, the following described property, to-
Ss % ou9 srap f sSy se o DsSs
being lot No. 379 as laid down on the plan and
map Of Memphis. Beginning at the intersec-
ton of the south side of Exchange street with
ward with the west side of Third street one
Hundred and forty eight and half feet to the
intersection of the west side Of the alley, be-
tween Poplar and Exchange streets thence
westward with the north side of said alley, and
parallel with Exchange street, eighty,eight and
q half feet; thence northward and parallel
with Third street, one hundred and forty
eight and half feet to the south side of
south side Of Exchange street. eighty-eight and
half feet to the beginnins. being the aggregate
or entire lot, or parcel Of ground conveyed to
W.. O. Loaand by ,. Walker, Jacob Walker
and VIM. Walker, by Deed, dated 23d June,
1863, together with all improvements thereon.
and appurtenanees thereunto belonging The
equity Of redemption in and to this property
the title is believed to be good. but sell and
convey only as Trustee. Sale to be made
iS.45 A ' SAM. H. COWARD, Trustee.
CHERIFF'S SALE.-UNDER AND BY
- virtue Of an execution TO me issued by the
Law Court Of Shelby county, / will on the 18th
day of April, A. d. 1857, between the hours Of
10 o'clock a. IN. and 4 o'clock p.m., for cash. at
the front door Of the Courthouse at Memphis.
sell the following described real estate, to-wit:
A lot or parcel Of ground lying and being in
the city of Memphis, county of Shelby and
State Of Tennessee, the same being lot No. 379
as laid down on the plan Of the city of Mem
phis, and beginning at the intersection of the
south side Of Exchange street with the west
side of Third street, running thence south
wardly with the west side Of Third street l4S12
feet, to the intersection Of said street with the
alley between Poplar and Exchange streets;
ii Ix rvith he oid ~ al
alley and parallel with Exchange street SS11
feet, to the south side of Exchange street;
thence eastwardly with the south side Of Ex-
change street Sa11< feet, to the beginning being
levied on as the pre- perty of William 0. .LoAand,
on the 23d Of March. A. d. 1867, under the said
execution. and to be sold to satisfy judgment
rendered In the said Court on the llth day of
July, A. D. 1854, in favor of Lyman Cook and
against said William o. Lofand, for the sum
Of S1S08, together with interest and the costs
Of suit. 2. N. WINTERS,
Sheriff Of Shelby County.
J. F. LAsFoRD, d. s. 1886
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-28
STOVES, TIN WARE, Sc
- ESUMPTION OF BUSIN ESS.
STOVES, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
TIN WARE, ROOFING, SCOUTING, SC:
EN- OCH & RI IL Z S

Il y = II 1t Is l IL u ;
having determined to resume his former business
III Alexandris, respectfully announces to the
public, that he has opened his establishment ut
NO. 43, KING STREET,
below Fairfax, on the north Side, where he is
prepared to furnish the public, with every de-
scription of articles in his line, which may be
wanted. His assortment of GO y * II q
STOVES, will embrace every variety, and of
the best descriptions. He would cnumcrate;
among them, NOBLE Cook STOVE, tho best that
was ever in usc and well deserving its name
the LILLY. the PALMETTO, and others.
lis TIN WARE will be found equal, if not
superior, to any ever offered for sale IN Alexan-
,!r!a, and housekeepers can have any descrip-
ton Of ware Of that kind, which they may need
he invites an examination of his goods, and
presents such selection as cannot fail TO please
All kinds Of ROOFING and SCOUTING,
executed in the best manner and on the lowest
terms.
An experience of forty years in this business
enables him to claim that he has practical
knowledge of it, in all in his branches. He is
icsrous of not only accommodating, but giving
satisfaction to his customers and to VII purchas-
crs, and they may be assured that what he sells
them will be of the best materials and Of the
best Manufacture He will warrant whatever
he sells. It will BIO his object to secure patron
age by constant and personal attention 10 his
establishment.
With this announcement he will open his
Manutactory, willing to show by his efforts that
tic patronage he asks. will rebound to the adj
vantage of those who buy, as we'll rs Of him who
sells, and that the citizens Of Alexandria and
lis vicinity, need not go elsewhere to purchase
what cnn be procured in their own city, from
one of their own people, jy l2-2NWtf
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THE GAZETTE.
rHuR spAY EVENING. FEBRUARY %.

WooL VERSUS LAw.-The State of Yer:
mont IS represented in part by Judge Poland
in the United State Senate, and by Justin s.
Morrill, in the House The last Vermont
Legislature elected Mr.. Morrill, to succeed
Judge Poland as Senator, aud at the last Yer.
mont election the people chose Judge Poland
to succeed Mr.. Morrill, in the House. Both
have their hobbies Morrill, the Tariff, and
Poland the Bankrupt Bill; and the latter being
recently asked by an anxious constituent why
Vermont made him and Morrill, change places,
he replied that he did not know, but supposed
they thought the Senate wanted more WOO
and the House more law.
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GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
VIZ f. HENDERSON,,
GROCERY, LIQUOR
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
NO. 80, NORTH ROYAL ST.,

NO. 3d. NORTH ROYAL ST,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Is now receiving one of the largest and bist
selected stocks ever offered to the country-trado
and the citizens of Alexandria, consisting IN
part of six hhds. r. r.. English Island and
Cuba New Sugars
20 bbls Crushed, Granulated and Powdered
Sugars.
10 bbls A and G Coffee Sugars.
20 g Portland, Philada. s. Stewart Syrup.
20 sacks Rio, Laguyra and Java Cotiees.
hhds New Hams, Shoulders and Side Bacon
40 boxes Brown and Yellow Soap.
20 6 Cogates Toilet Soap. -
20 a." Tallow Candles.
90 80 A. D. Candles.
10 bbls Pittsburg Coal Oil.
20 &c Assorted Crackers.
20 IS Paptap=co Family and Extra Flour.
20 &C. r. Hatcher Extra 81 Super Flour
10 e Columbia Mills Extra Flour. -
90 I" Super and Fine Flour.
20 . Old Va Thompson s. other WHISTLES
10 g In / casks French and Dom. Brady
N. f. Rum and Gin, Old Port, Madeira and
Sherry Wines. . ~
20 boxes Factory Cheese.
10 {" English Dairy and Pineapple Cheese
90 bbls Labrador Easlport and Potomac
Herring.
20 chests and chests Gunpowder, Imperial
Tyson, Japan and Black Teas.
30 boxes Warren's Yeast Powder ..... -.
gross of Extract Coffee.
10 bbls Baltimore Pickles
20 Cider Vinegar. .... T..
10 boxes English and American CASTLE Soap
5 bbls Virginia Buckwheat.
20 doz Backing, Whtewash s. Scrub Bru shes
20 boxes New layer Rnisins.
10 bbls Baltimore and n. i Ground Coffee
10 boxes Virginia Celebrated Tobacco.
60 f." Pipes.
20 sacks Fine and G. A, Salt .
10 dozen Smiths Brooms.
Is " Painted and Cedar Buckets.
so rcams Wrapping Paper. .
gross Axe Handles. ....... &c.
kegs English Soda
..+ TOGETHER WITH
Canned Fruits, OF all kinds.
Italian Muccaronl.
Mustard Allspicc, Cloves, Sardin' $.
Bottled Brandy and Whiskey.
Wine, Scotch Ale Brown Stout ..
Olive Oil, French Mustard, Tomato Cnta'Ir
Cocoa, Broma, Gelatine, Chocolates
Masons Backing
/ Corn Starch, lIcckers Farna
Boxers and Stoughton Bitters.
English and American Pickles.
Common and Parlor Matches.
Carrots Snuff.
Saltpetrc.
Cigars.
Goldfish.
WashboArds.
Wooden Trays, Bowls,
Candle wick, SC. feb 22-tlE
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GUNNER GARDEN.

" u III NJ EN GhttDEN.
Having leased the establishment heretofore
known as the Summer Garden. No. 49,, King
street, Sd door west Of Washington street, |
would beg leave to Introduce myself to the clli-
zens Of Alexandria, and also to the travelling
community rs caterer for tue Strictest epicures.
The Garden being pleasant resort, within
roach Of all, am determined, As far rs my part,
to keep every thing in the strictcst order, 50 that
their shall! be nothing to mar the pleasure OF my
guests, s..
The larder will always be filed with the best
the market aifords-fUrnished at fair living
price.
Ny arrangements are such that will be pre-
parod to furnish Fresh Oyster, by the gallon or
otherwise to suit city or country orders f..
Oysters served up in every style ut the house
together with meals to order ut all hours.
N. bah ask is a fair trial. feeling pcrfec
ly confident will give satisfaction to all Wi
may favor me with Il call.
je2S-tf WIN. H. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-28

The Louisville Democrat repudiates the
Kentucky Democratic Convention Of the 22d,
and will not support its nominees. 1t is nov
certain that there will be three parties in Ken
lucky at the commencement Of the canvass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-28

The New York Tribune declares that as IA
matter OF sober fact the House OF Representa-
lives is a den Of bowling Dervishes beside the
British House Of Commons