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their interview on Saturday, II was not
the understanding that they were TO have
another conference on Monday, before
final action by the Senate in the case OF
Mr.. Stanton. Gen. Grant replied such
was the understanding, but he did not
suppose the Senate would act so soon.
That on Monday he had been engaged in
conference with General Sherman, and
occupied with many little matters, and
asked il General Sherman had not called
on that day. ,
/ take this mode of replying to the re-
quest contained in the Presidents letter
because my attention had been called to
the subject when the conversation be-
tween the President and Grant was under
consideration.
Very respectfully, your obedient SER
want, ALEX. w, RANDALL.
To the President.
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Monday I do not know what passed
between tho President and Gen. Grant
on Saturday, except as learned il from
the conversation between them at the
Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
The foregoing is substantially what
then occurred. The precise words used
on the occasion are not, Of course, given
exactly in the order in which they were
spoken, but the ideas expressed and the
facts stated are faithfully preserved, and
presented.
have the honor to be, sir, with great
respect, your obedient servant,
o. II. BRowsISG.
To the President.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Feb. 6. 1883.


SIR: / have received your note of the
9Th instant calling my attention to the
correspondence between yourself and
General Grant, as published in the
Chronicle of yesterday, especially to that
part Of it which relates to what occurred
in the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, l4th
ult., and requesting me to state what was
said in the conversation referred to. /
cannot undertake to state the precise
language used, but have 10 hesitation
in saying your account of that conversa-
ton as given in your letter to General
Grant on 3lst ult. substantially, in all
important particulars, accords with my
recollection of it.
With great respect your obedient SER
want, HUGH MCCULLOUGH.
To the President.
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Receivers Sale.

WILL, ON MONDAY, 2iTH INSTANT.
on the corner of Jefferson and Front streets,
sell to the highest bidder, that valuable Bank
ing House and Lot, on The corner of Jenersoh
spranee Compauyis Banking House.
Terms Of Sale-One- third cash; balance IN
six and twelve months, with interest; also bond
and good security, aud mortgage on the pre.,,
periy until the purchase money is paid. VIII
Alec sell at the same time and place, that large
Fire and Burglar Proof Safe also. the counter
and fixtures and all Of the Office Furniture
Sale between 10 an and u o'clock m.
NIB. The above property can be bought a.
p'in''' ia '-'' = D. MERCER. Receiver.
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IDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY IA. 1868.

between yourself and him II delayed be-
yond that day. General Grant made
another explanation. He was engaged
on Sunday with General sherman, and,
| think, also on Monday, IN regard to the
War Department, with the hope, though
he did not say go, in the effort to procure
an amicable settlement Of the affair OF
Mr., Stanton, and he still hoped it would
be brought about.
have the honor TO be, with great re-
spect, your obedient servant,
w. II. SEWARD
IT, tbo Drogtdant
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EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON. February 5. 49,
WASHINGTON. February 5. 1868

SIR: Your note of this date was handed
to me this morning. Ny recollection of
the conversation at the Cabinet meeting
on the 18th of January, corresponds with
your statement of it in the letter Of the
3lst ult. In the published correspond
ence, the points specified in that letter,
giving your recollection of the conversa-
ton is correctly stated. Very respect
fully, GIDEON WELLEs.
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The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is just
now undergoing a peculiar experience
A few weeks ago he wrole Robert Bonner
a private note, in which he confessed
being guilty of coveting his neighbor's
babies, The letter was published in the
New York Ledger, aud the result has
been that babies from all sections and
various points Of the compass are prof
fered to the covetous correspondent by
dozens; so much so. that he writes to the
Ledger, crying, Hold enough I" He
says now, in suitable language, that he
does not propose to adopt children so
long as four remarkable grandchildren
occupy his attention.
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The President has asked Charles
OConor and James T. Brady, of New
York, to defend the American Fenians
on trial in England and Ireland. No
answer to the request has yet been re-
ceived.
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The editor Of the New York Tribune
is evidently not very sanguine in regard

to the Connecticut election. He says;
IL New Hampshire shall 80 right in
March, Connecticut can hardly fail to
follow her in April. If New Hampshire
should bo twisted around against us, our
friends in Connecticut will have the up.
hill ight thenceforth to the opening Of
their polls. Their chief misfortune is
the apathy or heedlessness of too many
of their brethren. The two or three
thousand electors who vote only for
President may defeat them in the pend
ing most momeutous State election.
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THE Excelsior factory, in Skowhegan,
Maine, was burned on Friday night.
Loss $40. 900 insured for $4,000.
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PRIZE No. a.--9NE THOUSAND DOL


Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting the certificates issued will be placed
in one Wheel and the same number Of blanks,
incud ne twenty FIVE inscri ed with the names
OF the D emiums, viii be placed in another.
From these wheels tickets will 10 drawn at the
same time, and the number drawn will take the
premium drawn simultaneously.
All moneys received upon the sale Of these
shares will be placed in the German National
Bank Of Memphis. and will remain there o. the
takes place.
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THE PRESIDENT AND GRANT.
Letters of the Cabinet Officers
Sustaining the President.
Grant Crawling Out Of the
Little End of the Horn.

The following correspondence, en-
bracing the letters of the Cabinet officers
sustaining the President in the issue of
veracity between him and Gen. Grant,
were sent in with the Presidents letter,
heretofore published:
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WASHINGTON, February B. 1873. J
SIR: The Chronicle of this morning
contains the correspondence between
the President and Gen. Grant, reported
from the War Department. In answer
to resolution of the House, beg to
call your attention to that correspond
ence, and especially to that part of it
which refers to the conversation between
the President and General Grant, at the
Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 18th of
January, and request you to state what
was said in that conversation.
Very respectfully yours,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
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DISEASES or THE EYE.

DR. KEYSER, LATE A PUPIL OF PROF.
Wv. GRAEFE, in Berlin, has established
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-14

PRIZEN0. 1.-the celebrated RALEIGH
MINERAL SPRINGS. situated on the con-
fines of Raleigh, late county seat of Shelby
county, Tenn, nine miles northeast Of Mem
phis. and two miles from Wells station, on
the Memphis and Louisville railroad These
Springs are six in number, Of various mineral
and medicinal qualities aud are visited every
Summer by thousands of eekers of health an d
pleasure. from all quarters Of the country.
They are within few steps of the village of
Raleigh in a beautiful valley. and also within
a few hundred feet Of Wof river, which wind
around the base of the eminence on which the
village OF RALEIGH is situated, and empties int
the" f thor of Waters" at Memphis. Nume-
rous remarkable cures of various diseases have
been experienced by sojourners at this health-f
inspiring retreat, aud the present proprietor,
Col. j. NJ. Coleman. can produce hundreds of
certificates of cures in cases which had been
entirely given over by medical skill Tho
ground surroundinz the Springs, and in fact
the entire village of Raleigh. rises to an emil
nence of pure air, and is as remarkable for its
healthfulno as beauty of location. The
Springs arein ine order, never falling, and are
designated as follows:
Marble Spring,
Box Spring,
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ss4,5OO IN PREMIUMS
NUMBER OF PRIzEs. u
CERTIFIOATEs, sS EACH
A Fortune or a Homestead for 80
Capital Prize Valued at $4,000

Which amount has recently been offered
the Springs and Grounds Immediately sur
rounding.
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No. 24S6-In the Chancery Court Of Memphis
Observation-Disclosures Cleary, for sell and a.
administrative. etc., VS.. John A. Dickinson
OF al.
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
L this cause that the defendant, Jno. A. Dick
inson, is nonresident Of the State of Tennes-
am earance herein. at the Courthouse in the
city Of Memphis, Tennessee. on or before the
first Monday in March. 1868, and plead. answer
or denur to complainant's bill. or the same will
he ial en- for confessed as 10 him. and set for
hearing ex parte: and that copy Of this order
be published once a week. for four successive
weeks, in the PUBLIC LEDGER.
n 'Or' A. ALST0N. Clerk and Master.
ByR. J. BLACK, d. G, and NJ.
HALLUM & WASHINGTON, Solicitors for com
plainant l1z-oaNItt-
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JOHN GRAHAM.
MEEcnAsT TAILOR,

No. $50 Main Street Cup stairs).
NIANUFAcTURINe AND REPAIRING
vi done 10 oriel. and N the test style Mt.
N. -BERNSTEtN, who h Nc. i.cuttsr, e IN
Ouriemploy. l%
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Successors to DR.. s. ID. WHEATON.

VATEARE PREPARED TO FILL ORDERS
w for every description of Fruit, Flowers,
and Ornamental Trees, Grape and Strawberry
Vines and Hot House Plants, Roses, etc., etc.
Our stock is made up of the best selections
which can be gotten up. in Europe or America.
We solicit correspondence from all who pur-
chase trees in largo or small quantitie',. or any
who wish to adorn their places with choice and
rare Flowers and Shrubs.
hS- First-class Landscape Gardener.
Flowers for Bouquets andWreaths always on
hand.
ear Descriptive Catalogues, with prices and
all necessary information, will be furnished by
applying personally or by letter to
57-lA JOHN TRENT Il co.
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IF YOU WANT A STEAM BOILER. A
Il Kitchen range or a CRATE set, or hresd oven
built, OF hues remodelcd 90 as to prevent smok-
Of any kind leave your order Al lfl Main street.
or at JOINER a KIRKLEY,s. g Monroe st.,
on call upon ISL Tk.0s. CUBBfNs.
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Marble Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
sulphur Spring,


The place has never been visited by epidemic
of any kind, and peculiarly characteristic of its
healthfulness is the longevity Of the inhabi-
tants. Tne oldest citizens of Shelby county
The Springs are as much resorte1 TO byplea-
sure-seekers as by invalids, owing to beauty of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
attr ctions. Connected with the Springs are
Pavilion, Ladies' Bowling Alley Rustic Ar
hors Reading Saloon, Gents Bowling Alley,
Saloon; Billiard Room; Gymnasiums Refresh
ment Tables. etc. while Wolf river affords ex-
cellent Boating and Fishing.
The ground accomp ,nying the Springs in
the n owe scheme and included in the First
Prize. is fifteen acres in extent overlooking the
site for a grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities { park, pramenades, etc.
An anal, 81. of the several Springs by distin-
guished medical men, shows that they are un-
surpassed in mineral and curative properties
by any in tho United States. There is no rea-
son then why RsleiRh, should not become as
az largely patronized. It neels only capital
and enterprise to accomplish this end
A charter is before tho State Legislature for
the incorporation of the Springs, and move-
ment has been inaugurated looking TO direct
rail communication with Memphis.
For this prize. 81, 600 was recently offered.
which was declined. in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.---The elceant COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AND LOT gESIDENCE
Of Col. J. M. Coleman is with n a few var of
the Springs. The house is in first class order,
contains ten rooms, and is beautifully emhow-
cred in shrubbery. The lot is well fenced and
omsmented with fine shade and fruit trees,
and affords all necessary outhouses. cisterns,
etc. 1t is midway between the village and
Spring Valley, on the main promenade. VAL
ne, $1,000.
PRIZE No. s.---3NE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. A TO 25.--TWENTY- TWO
COTTAGE LOTS. valued at $50 each. These
lots are n portion Of the village Of Ra eigh. de-
lghtfully situated, all fronting on thorough
fares, and will be drawn with the understand
ing that the winners shall have free access at
all times 70 the cnrirRs ard bclonruRs
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G. T. Chamberlain 4 Co.. b. Loaweustein A
Bros, Rice. Stir Co., D. Bahb. q. Falls, L.
NJ. Appcrson c.. o. c. Boone Co.
NOTICE.-persons urderinr Certificates hy
mail can send green backs 70 he amount ef i've
other drafts. payable % our order for larEsr
amounts. - our risk, with a4dre Of town.
county ard State carefully written.
All orders for certihcales. ard ccmmunica-
tons should he adtre.ftd g.
II. ~. R0CKETT-
FINANCIAL Secretary.
At PhoniK Gatual InA. O.. hethei Block, 80
Main street Memphis. Tenn. llo-7
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ToEeiher with the large patronage extende
us, readers ID in our power 10 oaer induce
nents in prioos which cur competitors cauno
--''1 ' NV wHITMoRE a co
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WILL NOT RIP OR UNRAvEL.

Itcombines Simplicity. Durability and Beauty,
and fully warranted for three years.
nj. NJ. BEACH * CO., Gent Ag'ts,
2s4 Second street, Memphis. Tom.
Wanted. VI-4l
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-17

DUBUQUE. August IA Telegram TO
the Chicago Ispabsiean Of to-day says
The Dubuque County Republicans Con-
vention to elect delegates to the Congress
ional Conuention to be held at Weet In
Ion, September %, convened to-day. The
fight was for the delegation between the
rival candidates Tor the Congressional nom-
insiion Hon. w. b. Allison, the present
incumbent, and J. K. Graves Richard
Bra nson. u friend TO Allison, was elected
President. The friends Of Graves being
the minority seeded from the regular or
gan;zation, and placed Mr.. T. Roberts in
another chair in> the same room. The mi
norily then went through the formally Of
selecting delegates who were instructed to
vote for Graves. First, last and all the
time the regular Convention proceeded
with its business and selected Delegates
who we're in favor Of the denomination oil
the present incumbent. Considerably con-
fusion prevailed, owing " the fact that the
regular Convention and seceders occupied
the same room. The Graves men contest
ed the right Of the Fourth Ward delegates
10 vote. but Mr. Brsnson received . major
ity oi all voters. including the Fourth
Wari. The Graves faction participated
regularly IN convention. but were defeated
in the reelection Of Q chairman.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-17
LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 15.-An act regula-
ting public education In Louisian has been
made the special order in the Legislature LOT
Friday. Tie bill provides that The schools
shall be opan TO all children between ine
ages of Elk and twenty without Gus
tinction as TO color or race or previous con-
dtion.
An informal meeting was held last nignt
In the Governors Office, between prominen.
men OF both parties. All conceoed tnst
danger of collision was Imminent.
Tee Democratic gentlemen expressed their
opjnion that the best and only way 70 le-
cure peace. waste stop the system Of aggres-
siye and oppressive legislation now IN pro-
cess that what the Democratic and Con.
seryatiye elements Of the country expected
accomplished nothing. except IN way, but
that II was unwisc for the State Govern.
ment to defy the Wishes Of the pe0ple That
II the Governor would throw himself upon
the people they would sustain him. and no
resort to force would be necessary for the
preservation of peace.
Governor Yarmouth stated that be wai
authorized to say In behalf Of the Repubi
cans, that there was nothing In reason thai
Republicans can do or concede that will MOI
be done 10 secure harmony. He pfemise(
that measures Of party policy obnoxious Il
citizens shall be modified, and said the,
we're earnest in their desire TO secure th,
welfare Of the people and TO secure pcac,
and order.
Another meeting will lie hello 10 few
days, when II is believed some practical il
lustraiion Of the mutual desire for harmon,
will be presented.
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NEW Y0RR.

BUFFALO. Aug, 16.-The Chinese EN-.
bassy paid an informal visit to this city yes
terday. They were met at Niagara Falls
BY the Mayor and President of the Board
Of Trade, who took charge Of them and es
coried them in carriages to view the gain
elevators, foundries. &c, of the city: they
were also sumptuously entertained at the
private Residences OF leading citizens, the
Boston Club house, dc. In the afternoon,
one of the fastest steamers OF the Erie line
having been placed at their disposal, they
were taken out on the lake for an excursion,
escorted by another steamer. When oppo-
site Fert Porter the boats were stoppad and
The Embassy was honored with an lnterna.
tional sante from the Fort There not be-
Ing sufficient time 10 return TO the city to
take the train for Niagara Falls, the steamer
Wabash steamed down to Tonawands 10
intercept the train. Here. unfortunately. an
accident occurred to Sun Tsien, assistant
ambassador. While crossing, . ricke,y old
wharf he was preciriA.ed 81 q loose plank
through. the wharf into deep water: he
SEIZED plank and kept himself "a al until
a deck hand Of the steamer Wsbeeh AVIAN
10 his assistance; rope was placed under
ms asns BY which ~ No raised to the
wharf, s"e
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LATEST News
M TELEGR.sPn.
new YORK.

NEw YoRK, Aug. 1.-Two officers in
charge of . prisoner were SET upon by row
dies Saturday night, and the prisoner res
cued An hour afterwards the leader OF
the gang was arrested and tho officers were
again attacked. but having been reinforced
came of victorious; some OF tho policemen
however, were seriously injured. The
rovdies in Brooklyn also made an attack on
the police recently. The roughs are said
to have declared that they would clean out
the whole police force before November.
The funeral ofSswall Fisks, high official
sfths order Of Free Mascns Of this State,
took place yesterday with grand demon.
STATIONS. Rev. Stephen II. Tying, Jr.. ana
other clergyman, with city corgregauens.
preached open sermons in various parts OF
the city yesterday, 10 generally we'll BE-
hayed and numerous audiences.
The bricklaysrs' strike still continues, and
the much talked Of compromise has effected
nothing. The new committee appeinted BY
tho journey mcn held conference With
the Executive Committee Of the employ
ing IN Asops' association last week. Thus
far the journeymtn have had IN abundance
Of money. More than 1900 eight-houl
men who are now ct work are taxed 81 each
to sustain the strike.
The sentence Of Jshn 8. Allen, implicated
in the Csiiicott whisky frauds, which Va,
understood to be COMMITTED by the Prssi
dent. was one years imprisonment in thu
kings county psnitentiary and fine o
$4,000. The imprisonment has been com
muied, but the fine still rsmaius TO b,
paid.
Nrs. Commodore Vanderbilt died ,hii
morning.
Capt. Comstock, formerly Of the Colini
steamship lios. died yesterday.
The colefed people Of this city 1t meet
ing held Saturday night completed arrange
msnts for demenstration. in honor Of th'
late Thad. Stevens.
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>s~. :lresdsr. tsslf-abass. 1vensreslN diseases
badly cured, and sexual excuses are ell capable
ofProdscing n weakness Of the gcnerative or
sans. The organs Of generation, when in per
feet health. mako the man. Did you ever think
that those bold. defiant, energetic, persevsrins,
successful business men. alwa ave those whose
seners,ive organs are in perfect hsalths YOu
never hear such men complain of being melan-
eholy OF nervousness. OF palpitsion Of the heart.
They are never afraid they cannot succeed in
business. they don't become sad and discour-
aged they are always polite and pleasant in the
company ., ladies'. and look You and them right
ia the face. none OF your downcast looks or any
other mcannsss about them. | 90 not mean
those who keep the organs innamed by by run
ming to excess These will not only ruin their
onstiitniion. but also those they do business
sith or for.
How MANY men, from badly cured diseases
rom the cfiect. OF sor abuse aud xcesses, have
Brought about that stated weak ness in those OF
Sans that has reduced the general system 90
much AS 20 induce almost every other disease
idiccv. lunacy. PARALYSIS. spinal affections, sui
eide. and almost every other form Of disease
which humanit IL heir to. ind the real cause OF
the trouble scarcely ever suspected, and have
soc,ored Tor all bu, the RICH, one.