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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
MEMPHIS TENNFSSEE MONDAY EVENING MARCH %. 1865

as a very weak hoax, Mr.. Stanton saw
danger enough in II TO surround the de-
partment with a strong skirmish line,
having a heavy reserve for support, To-
Gated within the building, and camping
out on the hard brick floor. But the
nitro glycerine scare was exeusable when
compared with the panic which fell upon
the timid Stanton last week. A more
absurd story never smanated from the
intelligent contraband Of the rebellion,
than the report which caused such con-
sternation in the War Department, FRI
day last :,
This il was: A detective employed by
Mr.. Stanton TO bring him early 'utelli'
gence of any danger that might threaten
the safety Of his official SANITARY sp-
peared before him on that day, and
impaired the startling intelligence that
Mosby, the famous rebel guerrilla Of Vir'
ginia during the war, had organized a
force in the county adjacent to the
Potomac river, and was prepared to enter
Washington, surround the War Depart
ment, and seize the refractory Secretary
of War, so-called. What disposition
was then to have been made Of
the illustrious prisoner was not clearly
known, but uncomfortable visions
of a midnight ride on a Virginia
fence rail, exposed to the biting blasts
of wintry air, with no other covering than
liberal coat of tar and feathers, or, per.
haps, q sudden dissolution of all that is
mortal Of the great War Secretary, and
his remains thrust into some one of the
half filled holes that cover the Bull Run
battlefield filed the mind Of the nervous
Stanton, and he at once ordered out a
force Of seventy five men. This force
was held under marching orders to move
to the scene Of action at a moments mo-
tice. At night, while the weather was
quite cool, strong guard was sent
to the Long Bridge across the
Potomac to look out for the ap-
proach Of the enemy, and contest
the passage of the river. The guard,
much to their disgust, bvouacked in the
cold night air on the Long. Bridge for
two nights, but we're doomed to disap'
pointment, for no Mosby made his ap-
pearance. Then it was resolved to lock
the rear Of the War Department, in order
that there should bo but one entrance,
which it was thought the Forty-hfth
regiment, assisted by the Twelfth regi-
ment of infantry and the Fifth cavalry,
would be able to hold against any force
that could be brought upon it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
More Afraid of the Name than the Thing.

The National Lntelligencer ventures
to say that every honorable man Of the
Senate Court, in the case now before
that judicial body, feels more or less an
noyance, regret, and modification at
being called upon to conflict the Presi-
dent on partisan grounds. We have not
a doubt of it. They do not like to be
told the truth. They prefer that some
other reason should be given. They are
like the incorruptible fellow n'the play,
who protests with his tongue that no
bribe shall ever stain his fingers, while
he holds out one hand behind him to re-
ceive it. We have no doubt they con-
slider Wendell Phillips and other plain
speaking men, who call upon them to
convict the President ION partisan
grounds" troublesome nuisances or
addle -pated simpletons. They are willing
enough to perform the work, but they
would prefer less offensive name for it.
-Richmond Dispatch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

In East Tennessee, at various places,
where there are veins of copper, zinc and
lead ore, it is said that excavations have
been found that must have been made
hundreds of years before that country
was settled by the present white people.
Some of these excavations are very ex-
teusive, and the rocks seem to have been
fractured by heating and throwing water
upon them. Speculation is rife as to
who did it, and It is supposed that the
spaniards made the excavations when in
search Of gold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
A Word 70 plantarn.

The Jackson (Miss.) Clarion, of the
18th, gives the following sensible advice
to planters:
This is the week for planting corn.
Planters must not be persuaded by the
cunning devices of cotton brokers and
manufacturers agents, to abandon their
original and we'll matured intention to
devote large part of their land and
labor to the raising Of provision crops.
They are now told by unscrupulous spec.
ulators that the present high prices OF
cotton are due to the deficient supply,
and the inference is attempted to be
drawn that it will command a remunera-
tive price next season. Do you not re-
member that at the corresponding period
last year, the market ruled as high as it
does now, and what has been the result
You staked largely and lost heavily. Can
yeu afford to repeat the experiment
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

THE Cincinnati Commercial, Of the
18th instant, says: According to james
Guthrie. President Of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, there viii be direct
railway intercourse between Louisville
and Knoxville in about eighteen months
Mr. Guthrie knows whereof he speaks
for his company is building the liHe
through Kentucky. Cincinnati is being
cleverly hanked. We nov must 20 to
Louisville to get South, and in q few
months shall be compelled 70 20 there to
get Southeast
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
The War Minister Gets Badly Scared.

W aeuluklOu uC9AANciOAatuot AZ Il . ANA~AN-l
Although the greatest care has been
taken to smother the matter, the real
cause for locking the back door of the
War Department has leaked out, most
probably through a discontented soldier,
who happened to possess a greater de-
gree of intelligence and keener powers Of
Observation than be was given credit for,
and who was not TO be restrained from
his time-honored privilege Of grumbling
at what be believed to be unnecessary
hardship. Cut and trimmed into the
mildest form possible It cannot, be con-
cealed that the high-ninded occupant
of the War Department was overtsken
last week with so great panic that 1t
almost resulted in stampeding him.
On that occasion, the redoubt-
able Stanton was positively scared
out Of his customary seli-posses-
sion, and did call speedily on the
military for succor. When the ter
rors OF the nitro-glycerine conspiracy
burst upon him, be resorted 70 the mill
tary for protection. and while even the
most nervous people regarded the story
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

SIX mounted desperadoes rode into the
town of Russelville, KY, on Friday last,
visited a banking house, shot down the
teller at his desk and rihed the vaults of
their entire contents, amounting to seve-
raj thousand dollars, after which they
deliberately remounted their horses and
rode away before their arrest could be
afaofad
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

The House managers expect to file
their reply to the Presidents answer
within two days after that paper is re-
ceived in the Senate, and they intend to
oppose any further delay in proceeding
with the trial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

THERE is a movement among the
Israelites of New York against General
Grant for his sweeping military order of
December II, 1862, expelling Jews from
the department of the Tennessee, for
violating regulations of trade.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

IT is said that the Emperor Napoleon
is attempting the reclamation of the
Great African Desert, by boring artesian
wells. One hundred have been estab'
lished, and the country round about
blossoms like the rose.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

THERE was row among some news
paper men in Washington, few days
since, growing out of the assignment of
seats in the reporters gallery. One or
two got their faces in mourning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

TIE next State election will be that in
Connecticut, which takes place on the
9th of next month. The Legislature then
to be elected, will have Senator to elect,
as the term of Mr. Dixon expires in 1869.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

The President wore shamrock, which
was brought from Ireland, while review
ing the st. Patrick procession in front of
the White House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

The election on the Georgia Constitu-
ton is ordered by General Meade to begin
April 20, and continue four days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

JAPAN is in lively state of civil war.
The two parties are headed by the Mi.
kado and the Shogoon, whoever they are.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

BART. TURNER, sheriff of Phillips coun-
ty, Arkansas, was shot by negro des,
perado on Thursday last.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

TEXAS has cast $1,000 votes for the
convention, four thousand more than the
required number.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

GEN. R. K. SooTT has accepted the
nomination for Governor of South Caro-
lima.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

THE Ohip Legislature has passed a
bill for the suppression of prize fighting
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

The Cleveland papers mention an
alarming prevalence of insanity there.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
q COs

KENTUCKY elects nine members of
Congress this year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
DISEASES OF THE EYE.
InsoIvent Notice.

UAvINe THIS DAY SUGGESTED THE
i'll insolvency Of the estate Of John u heatn
lev deceased. All parties having claims against
ssid estate are hereby notified Z file them. duh
authenticated, with the Clerk Of the County
Court Of Haywood county. Tennessee, on OF
before the 22d day Of September, leos, tor pre-
rats disfribution, or they will he forever barred.
ELIZABETH KEATHLk1,
Administering.
Fsbruarv q. 1875. oav-l9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
n q TIC Z .

rTHE BUSINESS WILL BE c0NpUCIRRlp9
hereafter By w. II. SELDEN and JOShPh
WILLIAMS. ia. under the firm name aud
style Of SFLDEN 4 WILLIAMS, Parties
knovine themselves indebted 70 The old nrtn oi
Selden, Williams 4 Co. VIII settle ne AM ~
the I5fh or This month. or their sccounis viii
be placed in the hands Of An attorney Tor col
'''usR ussRRLDEN a WILLIAMS. ia Madison It.
March 4, lsf6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

ADMINIsTRATRIX' SETTLEMENT IN
n County Ceurt Of Shelby county.-To the
heirs and crf ditors Of Alexander Robinson.
deceased. Notice Is hereby given thst have
fied nv settlement Of the estate Of AlexandeI
Pohinson, deceased, With The Clerk Of said
Court. and that will Apply for con frmation q
aid settlernent al the April term. lsds. q SAID
Court. 10 be held a. the trsi Monday q said
rrorfh in the Court house in the city of Mem
phis- MANIA hublNcNNs h4A n
IoHS Loacrr. Clerk.
March2, lsdo. oaE-sI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
THE oKoLONA NEWS.
CD. WINSON. Editor,
Published I'm the town of OkOlOna,
Mss. every Thursday Morning.

VHE NEWS Is PUBLISHED IN ONE OF
L the most thriving towns on the line q tne
Mobile and Ohio railroad has ever one thou
dium FOR MEMPHIS MERCHANTS, whose
Interests will be greatly enhanced IN Ncrth
Mississippi By making their business knoEn
through h columns.
s. a. Wells Co. 90 North Court street, Are
Agents for this pager. eoa-1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
PUBLIC LEDGER.
PUBLISHED
EVERY AFTERNOON. EXCEPT SUNDAY.
ny
Z. WHITM0RE AND i. A. TYLER.
Under the firm name Of
w HITM RE 81 CO.,
No. Ii Madison Street.
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The PUBLIC LEDGER Is served TO City subscri:
bers by faithful carriers at FIFTEEN CENTS
per week, payable weekly TO the carriers.
months, 81; three months. 50; ono month, 70
cents.
Newsdealers supplied at ~ cents per copy.
Communications upon subjects OF general in
terest 20 the public are al all times acceptable.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
RATES OF ADVERTISING /:

Displayed advertisements will be charged ao-
cording to the SPACE occupied. az above rates
there being twelve lines Of solid type to the
inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
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Special Notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior in
ducements, both as to rate Of charges and man
ner Of displaying their favors.
All advertisements should be marked the
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II not so marked, they win be inserted for one
month and charged accordingly.
Advertisements published at intervals will be
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All bills for advertising are due when con-
tracted and payable on demand.
rH- All letters, whether upen business or
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
Dissolution Of OOpartnershlp.

T,HE FIRM OF sELDEN. WILLIAMS &
i co. is this day dissolved By mutual consent.
Capt. ROBERT F. KNOX withdrawing from
same. The remaining parties are authorized
70 settle up the business Of the old firm.
W. II. SkLDEN.
]. WILLIAMS. in.
RI KNOX.
March !, 1858.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23

MARCH. 1868: NOW READY, THE FOL-
INl lowing work, containing 1893 closely
printed, large octave pages. well bound in law
sheep. Price, $40:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-23
THE MEMPHIS & CHARLESTON
RAILROAD
THE SHORTEST, QUICKEST, CHEAPEST

and MOST DESIRABLE LINE to Shippers
tained the services of P. NJ. PATTERSON &
BRO. in connection with Mr.. JOHN HUD-
SON. as Soliciting Agents. who will give all
information to Shippers and sign Through
Mr.. A. j. LOWE, Agent at Depot.
SAM. TATE, President.
W. j. ROSS, General Superintendent.
Jos. @. LOPEZ, GenI Freight Agent.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-14
Liverpool Cotton Market.

LIVERPOOL, December 27.-CoTToN-(From the
Brokers Circular).-The Cotton market during the
present week has been dull, the daily demand,
though fair, being insufficient to take of the large
quantity offered; consequently further slight de-
cline has been submitted to in almost all descrip-
tions In Sea Island transactions continue moder-
ate, and at about previous rates. American, espe-
ciay of the recent import Is freely off, red, and has
again receded I'd per ID. New York adyices to the
"a instant quote Midlling American 1870, costing
tD sell in Liverpool "a, per sailing vessel or steamer
The desire to sell Brazil continues urgent and prices
are again in nearly oil kinds "a to "a per ID lower.
Egyptian also continues to be very freely offered,
and prices have been irregular at furtber decline OF
I'd per To- With Ealit IndlB the market is freely
supplied, and in mos: kinds prices have declined
I'd to I'd per fb. The latest quotations for Cotton
'to arrive" sre-For American, basis of Middling
from New Orleans, December shipment and ship
named, lS.16d; January shipment 6Hd; Mobile,
ship named, 6%d pei, ID. The sales of the week
-four days. amount to 40,64O bales, including
a2O on speculation and l0,S70 declared foc
export, leaving 90 45O bales to the trade. On Tues
declared Friday, December a: The sales today
amounted to 10000 bales including 1000 on specula-
ton and for export, with quiet but steady marse
n B-Wednesday thu 1st and Thursday the I'd CT
January, will be close holidays in the Cotton market
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-14

turn him adrlft to root or ciel Does the III. =.
bune editor realize what as nra IN
those three simple letters hi 30 ppan5lX pre-
io shandryP M Will there be nUwail IN that dying
agony that will disturb event hisinadkhts osleep
before the summer brings again :the days Y OF
harvest ? Or if thewinHy blasts drown this sad
moan so that his ear hears it not, will no gaunt
spectre haunt his future holrsOf rest when the
days OF remorse come, as come they mNqlAt, to
one with such spirit? And when he reaches
the closing hour. and dot even the nations
wealth can buy. himsb JnoHenfa repEieset will
he gloat then over this sentence, land lring THE
changes on it in his hour OF mortal agony? OF
what must o writer be made, when he can use
such language in view Of human want how
ever unworthy NAV be the sufferers Even the
guilty should not be left to starve, but here
thera ismo discrimination. I1he 'shiftless and
their Industrious viotinpg despoifed OF their
hard-earned wages the stfIWart and the hetp,
less, the blacks and whites alike, are consigned
to the same Wretched Fate. -, .t
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-14
A REPLY.

From the Few York Journal Of Commerce.
1.-THE best that the nation can do is to say
promptly, peremptorily, conclusively, to the
South-to whites and blacks alike-Root, Hog,
or Die" The nation, thus advised, has thrown
a network Of military organization over the
entire South; has taken away from the people
by the strong arm nearly every vestige OF civil
government; and has interfered with armed
force in the relations Of employer and work
men, and regulated every such contract by its
own tribunals, even prescribing the rate OF
wages and method of payment in the most ar
..itrary fashion. However wise all this may
have seemed at the outset. il the result is fail
ure and famine, it will not do to turn in such
a brutal fashion upon the suffering victims,
sven though they deserved no higher freedom,
and taunt them with results they were power
less to avoid If the brother man, thus ad-
dressed, is worthy Of no more consideration
than the brute, let US at least show him the
kindness we show to the 1umb animals around
us, and take the ring from his nose before we
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-14
THED.Al,,ILY. NEWS.
The.Drffting Boat.
q syGA-+r

~, : III
II had foated away from the beech and bay .i
-Out OF ght or tower and town,
An empty, and battered, boat, S,,A.l, sr0s o.:
And that b64t would not 90 down, )
Themoffihe rose on the waters wide,
And the night fe cold aud dark
Yet ever on with the wind and tide
Drifted that battered bark. -
Thssail hsd passed from its broken mast
And its painted pride WIS dim; ., ..r,,- &, or
The salt ses weed clung round its BOWS ,;i.i,Jo
Which had been so sharp and Ilnn.
Where were the merry mates and Tree, u
Who had gone with it;afost, ~ ~
We never learned; but the world Wide sea "a III
Hath lives IKE that drifting 3 booatfr-.g5a5v
Lives that In early storms r have lost s.9T..,: -
Anchor and all and oar,.,-.;,:14 40
And never except ap Iethe,s hhors,;a: IL, =
Can come to moorings mora, .,,i. ,.,-..s,
Out of whose loveless, trnst1ess days 4 u
The hope and the heart have gone I NIB
Good ships go down n stormy seas,
But those empty boats drift opl ~. u r, ,aOa
Thew had hearts to sail in the winds eye once;
They had hands to reef and steer, .-1.,r..
With strength that would not stoop TO chance,
And faith that knew no fears !. 80 -,
But the years we're long and th9 storms wore strong,
And the rainbow flag was furleds SIX ~ u
And they that launched fortha skies have grown
But the driftwood OF the world. -i' 'r' -
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-14
PUBLIC NOTICE.

OFFICE CLERK OF 20 JNc1I,
May, IsG7.
The following Section Of An Ordinance 10 abolish
the office OF Superintendent of Streets; to provide
for Keeping the Streets, Lanes. Alleys. and open
Courts in the City OF Charleston Cleai, and for
other purposes is hereby published for the infor-
nation of all concerned
For the due protection or the said contractor or
contractors, it further ordained That every owEer,
lessee occupant and tenant OF any promises front,
ing in any street. lane alley, or open fouft, snaii
every day Sundays exceptedl have the dirt Nth
garbage or other oal placed in front OF his or her
lot, in barrel. box or heap, and IN readiness for
the contractor by tho hour oil seven O'Clock, A. NJ,
from the first FIST day OF May 10 the frst day OF
November IN every year and by the Senr Of nine =,
the first day Of May following. And eny person Of
Tending herein. or placing any dirt, filth. garbage,
or other o1al. in any street, ane or alley, or open
court alter the hours above named, shall be subject
to a fine OF not less tlan two nor more than five
dollars for each and every offence, to lie imposed
by the Mayor.
By order ". b. hMlTH.
May Is Clerk o, Council.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-14
Prices declared for fair
quality.
Import this week.
New Orleans Market.

CorToN-The sales to-day amounted to 5000 bales
ut easier prices especially for mixed sts requiring
slight modification OF our quotations, follows:
Ordinary, 12al2Hc; Good Ordinary, 13a1SHc; Low
MIddling, 1414a14h:; Middlng, 14Na15c; Strict
Middling, 15Ta-c; Good Middling, 1870.
The market opened with very good inquiry but
only moderate supply on sale, and n othing to in
dicate any CT in prices. but at later hour, un
der the dc ,sing influence of the foreign news,
factors met the demand more freely. accepting In
many cases figures showing decli e Of &c. This,
howevtr, wasrconfned mostly to the lower grades
aud mixed lists. kyen running lists of Low Mid
ding and Midoing were scarce or at least insuffi-
cient to supply the demand and consequently main
tanned their previous position. Had wider scope
been afforded 10 buyers the business, would, mo doubt
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-14
@A YOUNG LADY RETURNING 7

@A YOUNG LADY RETURNING TO
her country home, after sojourn of few months
in tie city, was hardly recognized by. her friends
In place OF coarse, rustic, flushed face, she had
soft ruby con ple1ion OF almost marble smooth
ness, and instead twentythree she really appeared
but eighteen. Upon inquiry as to the cause OF 30
great change, Hhe plainly told them that she used
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any Lady or Gentlemen can improve their personal
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combination, as Nature herself Is simple, yet unsur
passed in its efficacy in drawing impurities from,
also healing cleansing and beautying the skin and
complexion. By its direct action on the cuticle 1t
draws from It all Its impurities. kindly healing the
same and leaving the surface as Nature intended 1t
should be-clear, soft, smooth and beautiful. Price
81, sent by Mail or Express on receipt Of an order,
by
W. L. CLARK co., Chemists.
No. West Fayettestreet, Syracuse, N. Y.
The only Ameriosn Agents for the sale Of the same.
MARCH, so Tyr