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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
ARrrxus WARD, in his lectures, used

ARrEMUs WARD, in his lectures, used
to "go across the street to see man. "
In Providence, previous to his reading,
Mr.. Dickens departed from his usual
custom " to the following effect:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: Before !
begin my reading l beg your permission
to depart from my usual custom, and to
interpose very few not very agreeable
words. An hour or two ago l learnt,
with an establishment only to be equaled
by my indignation, that subordinate
person in my employment, sent forward
here to transact the preliminary BUSH
ness-to which he is well accustomed
had hszarded the amazing statement
that his instructions were to sell no
fewer than six tickets to one purchaser.
Allow me to assure you, on my personal
fifth and honor, that this statement had
no foundation whateyer-that the absurd
Injustice ii would involve, if true, is
opposed to the invariable business prac-
tice of my readings, both on your side of
the Atlantic aud on mine-and that
have instantly called the offender to a
very strict account indeed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02

SUBsCRlBk FOR IHK PUBLIC IFDeF77
- Shish 4 ths CHEAPEST daily Tubiishs3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
A Packed IurY.

. The U. s. Senate have declared the
Presidents recent action against Stan
ton to be violation of the Constitution
and laws. And yet to these Senators,
who have thus prejudged the case, is to
be submitted the question whether or not
he has violated them. This is " solemni-
ty" for you The solemnity ola solemn
farce, Of as grave triAing as grown men
were ever guilty of. hs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
Trust sale.
Thursday, the aeth day ofMarch, 1865

atl2 o'clock M, In front Of the Office Of Jones
Brothers. No. s Madison street, Memphis,
Tenn, sell for cash the following DESCRIBED
county. Arkansas, viz. Tho north half Of SEQ
tion l9--s63 acres; tho west half of southwest
quarter, section l9- l2l acres; the southeast
quarter Of section 18-l60 acres, in township
west OF fifth principal meridian the northeast
quarter. section 24-l60 acres the east halt OF
the north quarter, section 2-S0 acres. In town
ship one al, south of tho base line, in range
nine (qj, west Of the fifth principal meridian;
The right of redemption is waived In said deed
Of trust, and the title supposed to be perfect;
but will only convey such title as Is invested
in mo by said deed OF trust.
Memnhis. Eehrnary Is. 1858. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02

The Dublin Weekly News gives cut
Of George Francis Train astride of q To-
connective, cigar in mouth, and the inev-
table striped pantaloons inseparable
from an Englishman's idea of Yankee,
while johnson stands upon the track,
with bludgeon in on1 hand and the
British flag in the other, disputing his
progress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
MOORE 4 WEST
PUBLIC LEDGER.
, Toass. No. q Essl.1@a Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE New York Times (Radical) faus
insolently talks 10 the people Itsays:

!. insolently talks 10 the people Itsays.
'THE MOONS TAx.-The petitions
presented 10 Congress in favor Of tho
abolition az the income tx are labor
thrown away. For the present, at least,
they are not listened TO 70 Even
with the means in hsnd, it is not clear
that the auti-incone tax petitioners
would be entitled 10 preferential atten-
ton. The tax is excessive. II is odious,
because in its nature inquisitorial And
the clumsiness of its operation entails
Injustice These, however, are reasons
for amendment, not for total repeal
go So II seems that tax which is nd.
mitted to be excessive" " odious,"
Z "inquisitorial, aud clumsy" is still
TO be continued. 1t may be amended,
but must not be abrogated The issue
is thus presented. The people now un-
derstand it. The party in power will
mot abrogate this odious and inquisitorial
tax 1t can only be done BY electiug
men to new Congress who entertain
different views, and who will do some
thing to relieve the people, Cincinnati
ENQUIRER e.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02

V'HE total amount covered BY the Atna P
cles on property destroyed or damage,
SzOo,s54, on which salvage will be about
Per cent. Our total loss will not vary m
nom S200, 200, and was promptly adjusted
paa. This sum Is Eve per cent. upon the O.
psnys assets, a figure but slightly exceed
our government and State taxes paid LAST "
vi proportion equal 20 a 81, 900 loss for a q,
pany Oh $4,000 assets, =
me necessity for Insurance. and the vain,
mealtny, strong corporations IA forcihly
iusiated by this ere. Several weak insurp
companies arc DESTROYED. portland H.
population Of 35,0Oo-was bonSson,nir 10 II,
mostly fine brick or stone s,,ncture 0vy J., ~
ana screened with upward Of j. $50 shade y Ire
bounded on three sides by wstsrWnS,
literally, almost rising from the oceanII
| With Q steam fre department--yet n has 1
Ou,W0 Of property consumed In n few nor
upon holiday when its people ara least q,
pied-from the very inaignifeant eauss
contemplate firocrackor.
| Remember the trifling origin of svas
sweep away In q few hours tho earnin,.
years. Consider your best interest nd S;ya
Atna Agent q call If you need prones IN
ance security. Pay fair rate Of prem;rn
good and genuine article, and with n
lights and experiences before VIM. nro,
your insurance with shrewd judgment.
Applications for insurance promntlv s,,.r
to by ii. A. LITTLET0N & Co. AZ W.
No. 2 Madison stree
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02

Some one calls the time Of squeezing
pirls' hands the pakmu season Of life
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02

Nothing is equal to thoroughness. A
writer upon projectiles commences the
history Of shot from the stone which
whistled from David's sling. "3as &
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
NOTICE.

rI,o HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF R. ].
Logan. deceased: I viii apply, 81 the
March term % the County Court Of shelby
county. fcr Letters Of Admiuistration On tie
estate IL the laid Il. ]. LOGAN. -.
oau-lS \. X fhlOAh.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
Trust sale.

DY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST. Exc
ID cuted to mo on the 18th, Nov. 1865, by j.
ment of certain debts therein mentioned, one
Of which notes is due and unpaid. will pro-
coed 10 sell on the premises the following de-
scribed property: The east half Of Lot No; b
of Jno. D. Armours subdivision Of Lot No; 496.
running back between parallel lines one hun:
bred and twenty-five feet on the east line. and
one hundred and twelve feet on the west line.
Sale for cash, on the 9TH day of March. 1858.
Ib6 y. III. DAVIE, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
How to Get Rich
JOHN GRAHAM,
MERCHANT TAHOE,

u1 No. $50 Main Street tup .tair.l.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
THE SHORTEST. QUICKEST. CHEAPEST
STAR MILLS !

nFTwEFN MARKET AND wINcHRS-
Is Ter streets. east n Third J. ING a
WARD, PropTioiors- rssh rr9und oolted ard
stantiy..onlhand e. lowest rrices- 80 4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
InsOIvenf Notice.

TUE UNDERSIGNED. EXEQSTOR OF
4 j. irry HARRINGTON deceased. having sug-
gtttef I the insolvency II the estate Of faiade-
cease 4. IN the County Court Il Shelby col ",
STATE q Iennessee. and. By order Of the Court,
.e 2 irehy nefifef Al creditors ofnid estate q
ne her claims, uroperly autheuticatei, With
iae Clerk Of fsid Courf, on or before the sfh
Gay 81 July, lsi8. OF Be furcve- barred.
JOHN GORhAN,
fE-9 k1r ofJcrry Hauington. s.dss'd. '!
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-02
NOTICE.

OFFICE suPERrSTExDFyr MKIRpF'E foLIcE,
MEMPHIS. TKyS.. fsb'y 2, iooe. J
n ECOVERED on TIE 16rH INSTANT. A
Ii Black Mare Male. Apply 70 ~ Maeison
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-03-18
new HARDWARE STORE!
WILLIAM. EG. g'ETERg,
DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF
Hardware & Cutlery
TTE HAS FOR THE FARMER

EE HAS FOR THE FARMER.
Buckeye Mowers and Rchpers, Pittsbu
Plows ard points, Double Shovpls and Gu
tiyatOrs, Horse and Hand Rajles, Sheer
Shears and Sheep Hoof Trimmers, and
Hoes, Scvthos, Hay and Manure Forks,
Sneaths, Scythe Stone, and Rifles: Steel
Farm Bells, Chain and Cisteln pumps,
Grindstones for Mowers, Axes, Trace
Chains and Fames Briar and Grass Savthe.
Grain Cradles, Shovel and Fork Handles,
Mink Traps, and English and American
Cross-cut Saws
70 THE CARPENTER AND BUILD
ER HE EOFFERS, Boring Machines, Planes
Chisels, Saws Wood and Iron Bench
Screws, Augurs, Barn door Rollers and
Hinges, Door Locks, Hinges, and Screws,
Nails, Glass, White Lead, Shutter Hinges,
&c. &c.
TO THE CARRIAGE AND WAGON
MAX ER.-Draw Knives, Hollow Augurs,
Tenor Saws, AXels, Springs. Seat Springs,
Plpe Hoxes. Danasks, Ratinett, Laces, Oil
Cloth, Lice Drill aud Carriage Bolts.
TO THE BLACNSMTTH.-Iron, Steel
Horse Shoes, Horse Nails, Anvil Nses.
Stock and Dies,
TO THE SADDLER.-Harme Mount
ing, Kings, Buckles. Girth Rein and Stain
ing Web, Saddle Trees, Bride and Harness
Bits, Wood and Iron Stirups, Harness Butt
Chains, Plush, &c, &c.
TO THE GUNSMITH.- Gun Barrels,
Locks and MOuntings.
TO TINNERR 81 COPPER SMITHS. =
Sheet>lron and Brass, Rivots and Wire.
TO THE CABINET MAKER.-Locks
Glue, Sand Paper and Castors.
WILLIAM R. PETERS,
No. 323 One Door A 5ove the Post Otflce,
MARKET ST.; STEU BENVILLE, 0.
May %, l867-ly,
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-03-18

81 We wiz sell until the LIST of January, not
withstanding the prices of Gold
and Labor, at lower
prices than
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-03-18
SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS

EVHE necessity tor Insurance and the
j value of WEALTHY, STRONG COR
PORATIONS, is forcibly illustrated by the
great fire at Portland. Several WEAK com
panies are destroyed. Portland has IA pop
ulation of $4,000; was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick and stone buildings; pro-
tected and screened with upwards of 800
shade trees; bounded on three sides by
water-indeed, literally, almost rising from
the ocean; with n good steam fire depart
ment-yet it has had SIC, 1000, 900 of property
consumed in few hours-from the very
insignificant cause of fire cracker. Re
member the trifling origin of fires that
sweep away in few hours the earnings
OF years. Consider your best interests, and
give the Agent of the above substantial
companies call If you need PROPER Sc
CURITY. Policies issued at fair rates.
SAMUEL GEORGE, Agent.
Aug. Is, 1866
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-12-30
The Last Dodge in Erie.

On Tuesday evening of last week Mr..
Samuel Bowles, one of the proprietors and
editors of the Springfield Republican, was ar
rested at the 5th Avenue Hotel in New York,
on a charge Of libel at the suit of Tim Fisk
of Erie notoriety. The following are among
the extracts from the Republican that Mr..
Fisk complains of
"But Fisk has probably destroyed the
credit of the Erie Railway Company, while
piling o fortune for himself. The multi
plication of its stock has been fearful. From
$50 ,oOO, 600 of nominal capital a year ago,
it has now been raised to sixty or seventy
millions, and what there is to show for the
difference beyond some worthless securities
of the Hartford and Erie Railroad, and a
million or two of real estate, it is now i'm
possible to say. The issue Of new shares
seems to have been wanton and to no pur-
pose. in great part, but to gamble in Wall
Street with. Nothing so audacious. nothing
mere gigantic in the way of swindling has
ever been perpetrated in this country, and
yet it may be that Mr.. Fisk and his associ-
ates have done nothing that they cannot
legally justify, at least in the New York
Courts, several of which they (meaning de-
ponent FISK and others) seem wholly to own.
Fisk's operations are said to be under the
legal guidance of both David Dudley Field
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-12-30

bition ofMr. Johnson's tender love for the
traitor, whom he once declared should be
punished.
Col. Wynkoop, late Indian Commission
er, and Bishop Whipple of Minnesota, in
sist that we are too severe in our treatment
of the Plains Indians. Col. w. at a public
meeting in New York has stated that Black
Kettles Band, so trounced by Custer, were
friendly and supposed they were at peace
with US. Gen. Hazen has since written a
letter saying that he sent word to Black
Kettle desiring him to observe the treaties,
and distinctly assuring him that unless he
did SO, he would be considered as a public
enemy.
Democratic papers assert that Gen. Grant
insists that the enure-of-ofice law shall be
repealed. Of course their story is a pure
fabrication. But if it were true, it would
be the strongest reason why the law should
be kept in force. While the constitution
provides that certain appointments shall be
made &c by and with the advice and consent
of the Senate" Congress should never agree
that they may be made without that con-
sent.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-12-30
HE Week of PRAYER.

The Evangelical Alliance has issued its u.s.
ual circular to the evangelical Christians of
the world, requesting the Observance of the
first week in the coming year as a week of
prayer. The following topics, among others,
are suggested for exhortation and intercession
on the successive days of meeting
Sunday, Jan. 3.-Sermons-Sublect =
1.-The Intercession of the High Priest over
the House of God the Motive and Model of
United Prayer" Heb. X. 1922.
Monday. January 4-Confession of sin,
and thanksgiving for special general mercies
during the past year, to nations, churches,
and families.
Tuesday, January 5.--Nations, for their
temporal and spiritual prosperity; edifying
intercourse and the maintenance of peace
for the removal of social evils for the better
observance of the Lords Day and for kings
and all in authority.
Wednesday,, January 6.-Families, for
children of Christian parents for a blessing
on home influence for all seminaries of
Christian learning-universities colleges. and
schools for Sunday schools and private in
struction tor our youth abroad and for a
blessing on Christian literature.
Thursday, January The Church for
more knowledge of Gods word, and increase
OF spiritual life for sound and faithful
ineaching. adapted to rich and poor grow
toy love for Christ, and a more earnest love
Christians Of varied name and of all ma
tions; and for the sending forth of more la
borers into the harvest.
FRIDAY, January S.-Missions: for the
conversion OF the heather and Mohammc-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-12-30

and Charles O'Conor, and now both Judge
Barnard of the State, and Judge Blatchfordo of
the United States Court, back up and help on
his proceedings.
Many even of his friends predict for Him
the State Prison or the Lunatic Asylum.
The order of arrest having been served up
on the defendant at the Fifth-avenue Hotel,
and he having been very promptly taken
away in a carriage to the Jail in Eldrldge
street, at about 9 P. NJ, on Tuesday evening,
his friends Immediately set to work to see II
they could not get him released. The natural
conclusion was that if they could lind the
Judge who granted the order of arrest, the
proper bondsmen might be brought before
that official, and after signing the requisite
bond and having the s%ureties justified be,
fore the Judge, Mr.. Bowles could be released
from custody instead of spending the whole
night in Jail. The bondsmen, accompanied
by several lawyers and friends of defendant,
accordingly visited the residence OF the
Judge who granted the order of arrest. The
Judge was not at home, but absent on some
private or social business. At about mid
night, however, Judge McCunn was found
and when the business was stated by the
parties who pursued him, he, the Judge,
frankly told them that he could do nothing
the UelenUdnG, as ne uHutTctoOu II N"0S,
was then in the custody of the Sheriff, and
that official, according to the law, had the
right to release the defendant upon his Civ
ing the required bail. Thereupon the pur-
suing persons sought the house of Sheriff
O'Brien. After midnight that official was
aroused from his slumbers and the case
stated to him. His reply was that he could
or would do nothing until the opening OF
his Office in the morning. Hence, MIR. Bow
les remained all night in Jail.
Soon after 9 o'clock, A. NJ, yesterday
there was a large attendance at the Sheriff {
office. At least a dozen men of wealth, all
well known in this city, offered to go bail for
Mr.. Bowles in any amount required. Alter
some delay, Mr.. Cyrus w. Field and Mr.. A.
A. Selover became his sureties in the sum OF
$50, 900 each, for his appearance at the SUI
perior Court whenever his attendance may
be required. Mr.. Bowles was thereupon re-
leased from the custody of the Sheriff, on
passing the .jailor the modest sum of $3.50
for his nights lodging
The Tribune makes the following note OF
the affair:
"Arresting him at night, without oppor-
tunity for giving bail, and forcing him tc
spend a night in jail while his friends. prof
fering hundreds of thousands as security fol
him, vainly clamored for a hearing in his
behalf, was simply a wanton and paltry an
noyance. 1t was not worthy of men who
have a real grievance, but may probably be
taken as an exact index TO the real callber o.
the prosecutor.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-12-30
To Our Subscribers.

The last meeting of the Editors and Publishers
Association in this State, recommended the adoption
OF the system of prepayment of subscriptions to all
the papers OF the State. In our judgmentthis is the
best system for the subscriber as well as for the
publisher. Action has, however, been delayed by
our cotemPoraTics, as well as ourselves, until 1t i
rather late 10 put this recommendation in practice
in all cases the coming January. We have deter
mined. however, to so far commence practice under
the system Of prepayment as to enter the names of
no new subscribers on our Iist after this date unless
the subscription is prepaid, and To discontinue all
new subscriptions when the time for which they are
paid expires And we shall he obliged to all our
present subscribers if they VIII, as far as possible,
with the new year to pay US in advance;
sIf such Of them as are indebted to US on their
present subscription, viii aid US materially if they
VIII settle this and pay US for the coming year.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-12-30
The Railroad Meeting.

Pursuant to the provisions OF the " Ena-
bling Act" passed at the recent session Of
the Legislature, the voters of this town met
on the o3d TO decide, among other things, if
the town will bond itself to take stock in the
Montpelier and Wells River Railroad. The
meeting was large and enthusiastic the ia
theirs Of the town, from whom mainly the
money voted must come, seemed only too
anxious to 20 as far as the law would permit
in aid of what every one in this community,
however they may differ as to the means to
be employed, believes TO be necessary for the
prosperity of our town. Hons. K. Richard
son, c. W. Willard and f. p. Walton sever
ally addressed the meeting, giving some ac-
count of what had been done, and setting
forth the feasibility of the plan proposed.
The advantages of such a road were clearly
demonstrated, and it was claimed that the
Lamoille Valley road and the road from St.
Johnsbury would, when they were built, find
it for their interests to connect with Us at
Marshfeld. They urged that prompt and
hearty action on our part, and the large sub
scription the town would probably make,
would give this town such a voice in the
management as would effectually prevent the
control of the road by any interest that would
Cypress our citizens.
W. G. Ferrin, Esq introduced the follow
ing resolution
Resolrcd, That the aid granted shall he by
a subscription to the capital stock Of said
road. t. an amount not exceeding eight times
the grand list of the town. to wit one hun
dred and SIX thousand dollars. and that the
commissioners this day elected are author
lied and directed to make said subscriptions
when. and not until, said subscription, with
other valid subscriptions shall amount to Il
sum not less than S25O 900.
Which was unanimously adopted. James
r. Langdon, John a. Page and Denison Taft
were appointed commissioners for the town.
They have performed their duties so well mat
they have procured the assent in writing not
only of 4 large majority of the voters, but
also that Of the holders of about nine-tcnths
of the property on the grand list. This
prompt action sufficiently indicates that our
town is at last in earnest in this matter /;
that its capitalists are going heartily for the
greatest good for the greatest number, re
gardless of present cost or present incon-
venience. The only regret or dissent We
heard expressed at the meeting was that the
act would not allow a larger sum to be voted.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-12-30

1t is stated from Washington, that Senator
Edmunds will oppose the proposition to raise
the pay of clerks twenty per cent. if the
Senat tie should be called upon to act upon it.
We are glad to learn this, and we trust his
opposition will prove successful. Let an eff
fort be made to reduce the public debt a
little, before salaries are increased.
1t is said that Senator Morton has received
from five hundred to a thousand letters ap-
proving of his financial scheme. There are
probably more than 4 thousand spectators
in gold who would be delighted at any leg
~islation which would lock up gold and thus
enhance its price and why shouldn't such
spectators approve the Senator's scheme.
The position of the Supreme Court on the
legal tender question, is getting mixed SO far
as the newspapers are concerned. At first it
was said that Chief Justice Chase was the
only Judge in favor of sustaining the law. A
little later came a report that the Court was
about evenly divid J. Then it was said that
nobody knew anything about it. And now
a witness comes and says that Judge Chase,
when Secretary of the Treasury, protested
against the passage of the act originally, be-
cause he believed it unconstitutional. This
is a muddle.
A bill has been introduced in the Senate
to build a new presidential mansion at Wash
ington, and nobody knows how much might
be spent on such an undertaking before it
was completed. But is this exactly the way
to the work of retrenchment ? We
know that President johnson has given the
White House a very bad name, but a little
fumIgation, with new carpets, and paint,
&c, and above all a new policy, might make
the present presidential residence answer for
some years.
President Johnson's recent amnesty proc
lamation, printed elsewhere, is an e~xtraor-
binary use of the pardoning power, if in
deed it be a lawful use of it. 1t is of no con-
sequence, however. as nobody attempted to
be pardoned by it, or as in any danger of any
judgment of the Courts. 1t cannot of course,
defeat any of the provisions of Congressional
reconstruction. 1t is only a harmless e1hi-