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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-19
MERCHANTS
INSURANCE COMPANY,
CAPITAL, 100000.
OFFICE---No. II Madison ST.,
MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE.

THIS INSTITUTION is NOW FULLY
i organized, and prepared to do Fire and
Marine Insurance business.
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DON'T FORGET that our sale AZ
Cost for Boots. shoes and Hats, stu
continues NJ the old stand. 2se Main
street. ri HANDLAN a co.
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BLACK and white lace points, a large
invoice just received at B. LOwenstein
& Bros. %
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LAUNDRY OFFICE, 40 Jefferson st.
Arrival and Departure Of Trains.

hrriVhi anu ooPaitui' Va
MISSISSIPPI AND rrssrssEE nAnR0AD.
Arrive. Depart
New Orleans express. daily. 225P. 4l5 Pm.
Sardis accom'n, OK. Sunday, S3O An. l;SO Pm.
Freight, North. Monday,
Tuesday and Friday.
South, Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday S:25 Pm. b:3O AN.
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
Through mail. daily.......... 600 Pm. 1910 pm.
Through express. daily-...l0:40 pm. 1880 Pm.
Somerville nc. save Sunday s:25 AN. 500 Pm.
Corinth ac., save Sunday, 600 AM.
Railroad time twenty minutes faster than
city time.
Office. No. 27s Main street. and at Depot.
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE RAILROAD.
Day Express~......''"'''''"' Sl5 An. I;M AM
Railroad time is is minutes faster than city
time. Ticket Office, No. 23711 Main street. De-
pot. head Of Main street.
HAYS Coal CoMPANY.-Best Pittsburg
coal, wholesale and retail. We weigh on
the city scales. Office. 2s7 Main street.
For RENT.-Four new stores just fin
ished, low to good tenants; Nos. l76,
l7S, 1881 and $50. For sale: The lot on
Second, near southwest corner OF Madi-
son, must be sold.
WHEATLEY & AvEYT,
IN M. 10 Bethell Block.
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SALT, SALT!

~ OOO BARRELS SALT IN STORE
ID.UlBO and 20 arrive. For sale low.
sCHOOLFIELD T. HANAUEk,
No. CSC Front St. Agents Mum City Salt
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Dissolution.

vCHE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE
existing under the firm name OF Matthews
a Alexander, was dissolved by mutual consent
on the Sth inst. The firm name will be used
only in settlement of the business, by either OF
The firm, who is authorized to use the same
'"' u 49, r, q. MATTHEW'S.
j. G. ALEXANDER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-19

Our stock of damaged goods must be
sold, regardless Of cost.
RICE 4 ESGEL.
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FIVE HUEDRED pairs Of brown linen
drill pants, at 81 Is per pair, by Rice 4
EnreL bbT
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ATTEND the Receivers sale Of dry
goods, etc, at ElsOn's, sos Main street
See advertisement 90
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CREEKS PATENT
Attachment Notice.

W. B. knight VS.. johnson, Henry 4 Co.-Be-
fore Michael Foley, j. p.
THE DEFENDANTS WILL TAKE NO.
l. tice that an attachment has been sued out
against them, upon the grounds that they are
non-resdents of the State of Tennessee, and
returned by the proper officer. 4" levied" etc..
at my office, on the 26th day of May, 1868. at
10 o'clock am, when and where they can ap-
pear and defend said action. or else the case
this order be published in the Memphis PUBLIC
LEDGER once a week for four weeks.
MICHAEL FOLEY, j. P.
April 26, 1858. 1aw-66
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-19

AGENTS FOR THE
MI sale of Agricultural Implements and Ma
chinery,
334 Second street, Memphis, Tenn,
VIII keen constantly on hand. for sale Low
FOR CASH, full supply of Agricultural Inn
Elements and Machinery, portable and station
airy Steam Epgines Of all sizes, Cotton Pre- ses'
Tbimble. Skein and Iron Axles. Reapers and
Mowers, Horse Powers and Threshingo Ma
oh,nes etc 20 ~
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WIN. VI. HARRINGTON, - President.
J. G. LONSDALE, secre'"ry'
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OH HArs made new, 3s4 Main St !
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DESOTO
InS. and Trust Co.,
OF MEMPHIS,
Onlce...In COmpany's Building,
NO. AZ MADISON STREET.
CAPITAL, 100000
Board of Directors ;

E JOIN f JkoEISsoN .. B. ieH!AkSa;s
w. b. GREENLAW, ]. J. RAWLINGS,
c. W. COVER.
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Do you want bargains2 II so, go to
the Receivers sale Of Elson's stock. See
advertisement &C
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FOR RENT.

rs- This Company Insures against loss by
p;re Marine and River Risks. Wow
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Money 20 loan ON COIIateraIs nj 32s
Main street. cot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-19

Ri. GLIssoS, Justice Of the Peace,
has re-opened his Office at corner Of
Washington and Main streets, and will
give prompt attention to all business
inirusted 70 him. VI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-19

EXTRAORDINARY inducements offered
in dry goods, by Lowenstein d Bros.
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DoY'T forget to 90 to the Receivers
sale of Elson's stock, 3O5 Main street.
See advertisement. g
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BARGAINS in dry goods at the sale of
Elson's stock, 3O5 Main street. &C
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READ the new advertisement OF B. Low
enstin 4 Bros. o6
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Ice for sale at l47 Madison street, at
E. J. Holahen's grocery. 76
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The largest stock of dress goods ever
brought to this market, at the lowest
prices ever sold, at B. Lowenstein &
Rros' 66
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-08-12
The Governors Letter.

The mystery is at length explained. At
considerable cost to the newspapers OF this
city, the letter Of Gov. Warmoth to his
Excellency, Andrew johnson, has been tel
egraphed back from Washington, and the
very FIRST sentence sets at rest the mooted
question 'fs to the identity of that member
of the Governors staff who was sect as a
special delegate to the Federal Capital.
The staff on which the Governor leans SO
lovingly, is Lient. Colonel John +. Deane.
How Mr.. Deane acquired his military title
we know not, unless it be conferred for
services in the school room, for as peda-
gogue 1t is well known that he was accus-
toned "to teach the young ideas how to
shoot"
The letter transmitted by this honored
staff officer places our carpet-bag Governor
in no very enviable light. It is clear that
he is anxious to place the condition of the
State in which, strangely enough, he figures
as chief magistrate, in anything but its
true light. True, he may have been de
ceived by malicious calumniators, who are
anxious to perpetuate the carpet-bag rule
by Keeping up spirit Of hostility among
our people-black and white--but he must
have sacrificed all claims to sound Judgment,
and given the rein to most unmanly fears
before he could permit himself to believe
such raw-head and bloody-boue inventions
as those to which he has given official cur
rency.
1t is true that disturbances have taken
place in one or two of the interior parish
es, but such fact is by no means surpris-
ing, for in staid communities OF the North,
which have not been subjected to any Of
the extraordinary commissions which have
affected our people, disturbances quite as
violent and quite as bloody have occurred.
The story of the one hundred and fifty
murders within month and half is
wilful Radical fabrication, which no man
holding high official position should have
vouched for without being furnished with
abundant proofs. We are in constant COM
munication with all portions of the State,
and have no hesitation in pronouncing the
story entirely unfounded. If there be any
truth in it nothing can be easier than to
verify the statement by publishing the
names of the murdered parties, with places,
dates, and other facts concerning their I'M
timely taking off. On behalf of our SLAM
dered and oppressed people we demand
shis publication.
AS to the bloody revolution so glibly
foretold and so relielously believed in, we
can only say that the very idea is ridicu-
Ious. But if the thief believes each bush
an officer q man who feels that he has
been placed in conspicuous fposftion by
fraud and usurpation, may be excused for
believing, on slight testimony. that the
vengeance of the people has been aroused
against him and his. Warmoth is un-
doubtedly frightened; why, We need not
ask.-[N. O. Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-08-12

A LOSING ExcnANGE.-The Paris papers
are circulating droll story about a hand
some man fifty years of age, but well pre-.
served, and with only one infirmity-he
had glass eye. It was a misfortune; but
things are so we'll managed nova days that
no one noticed it.
One evening, having no other engage
ment, he accepted an invitation to recep-
ton at Madame Saint Idlefonse de Piero-
veevilles. He went to the ball, passed a
charming evening, and devoted. himself ex-
clusively to beautiful young blonde who
attracted the attention Of all the company.
He fell SO in love. with the young lady at
first sight that he made her an offer on the
spot. After few moments of reflection,
and some preliminaries relating to the con-
tract, the marriage was arranged and cole
brated in due time.
When he entered the nuptial chamber he
extinguished the light. A glass, of water
was on the table by the bedside be drop
ped his eye into it. The next morning, as
soon rs it was light, our handsome BRIDE
groom reached forth his arm, seized the
cherished-nrb, and replaced in it its orbit.
AS soon as he was dressed, he went to see
a friend in town. On seeing him this
friend gave cry of surprise.
Perhaps you find me changed" said
our friend. 1t is my happiness. Think
Of it, my friend, am married to the most
delicious blonde-such hair such eyes |"
!" Blue eyes :"
"Of course, as she is blonde. IF you
could only see her eyes!'
I" see one of them now and if your
memory fails you, you have only to look in
the glass to see her eye before your
The bridegroom trembled. He rushed
to the mirror. o horrorsi his right eye
was black and full of fire, but his left eye
was blue, languishing ard tender. In the
glass Of water there were two eyes, but
they did not belong to the same person !!
The newly married couple separated with
out vilifying each other, but not without
changing ewes,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-08-12

"FOoTPRINTs ON THE SAND-EOvEL
MODE OF CATCHING A THIEF.-About
three weeks ago, Clark Mills, ESQ.,, the emf.
nent sculptor, had stolen from his studio
pieces of copper castings which were por-
tions of statue which he is now engaged
in perfecting. Searching around his prem
Uses for traces Of the thieves, he discovered
good signs in the shape of several fear
fully large footprints.
The sculptor, after considering q mo-
ment, concluded that here was Held for
his art, and acting upon the idea, prompt
]y prepared his plaster, and took several
good "casts" of the footprints. Armed
with these witnesses for the prosecu-
tion," he proceeded to the police headquar-
ters, made known his loss, and showed to
the officers the clue he had to the thieves
The case was placed in the hands of De-
uectives Miller and COomes for the purpose
of hunting up the thieves. These energet-
ic officers have been bard at work ever
since the robbery was reported, actively
engaged in taking "bird's-eye views" OF
all the fat footed negroes who for two OF
three weeks past have been making bust.
ness calls upon Mayor Bowen.
Up to yesterday Mr.. Miller had been un.
successful, but his heart was made glad,
by deserving two negro men whose feet
looked like they might fit the plaster casts
He promptly arrested them, and, upon be-
ing conveyed to police headquarters, it was
found that the plaster casts made by Mr.
Mills fitted exactly. To say that the ne
groes were dumb-founded would not des
cribe their establishment. Suffice it fol-
our purpose to state that the evidence OBJ
tanned shows that the detectives have
made the right arrest, and that justice viii
be meted ont to the thieves. Their name.
are LAWS Medley and John Shorter. ani
one of them has foot certainly fourteen
inches long and four inches wide.
They will have hearing today befor,
Justice d. r Smith.
The result of this operation of the detec
tiyes shows that men can he brought Il
Justice in more ways thar one.-[Nationa
Intelligencer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-08-12

held. The Committee are constrained to
think that military tribunals alone are
proper to decide upon military ORDERS
The present Legislature was elected under
state of things that has now passed away,
and was organized and placed in possession
OF ciyal power at the opening Of the ses-
SION, and the committee is of the opinion
that the wisest course is to consider the
order of Gen. Meade declaring the election
final and conclusive on the eligibility of
members and all other questions. In view
of all the circumstances
Resolred. That General Orders No. 90.
from Gen. Meade, in relation to persons
elected to the Senate, be declared and held
conclusive as to the right of the person
named therein to seats.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The interview to-
day between the President and Col. Dean,
of Warnloth's staff, was pleasant and con-
cliatory, during the interview, the Presi-
dent gave no indications of questioning the
legitimacy of Louisiana's present govern
ment, and expressed to Col. Dean the
opinion not decision, he wished it to be
understood, that the same course would be
followed by the Secretary of War toward
Louisiana and Florida that prevails in Ten
nessee. That is in effect, that there are
sufficient. troops in these States to sup
press disorders, and that they would be
used for that purpose on proper applica-
ton from the State, under the direction,
however OF United States officers. With
this unofficial expression of opinion, the
matter was referred to the War Depart
ment, and remains in obeyance until Scho-
fields return on Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-08-12

B9~ Referring to Gen. Ames and the
Executive Mansion, at Jackson, the Port
Gibson Standard says:
"Gen. Ames had not at last accounts
moved into the mansion, but keeps guard
at the doors, day and night. He has had
billiard table placed in one Of the parlors.
and after dark he and his friends go there
and play billiards. Persons in the Neigh
borhood say that the only visitors they
have seen enter the mansion were several
detachments of "colored ladies'" 1t is the
general impression that Ames would now
give his right arm if he had never said
s.manson." None of the citizens of jack
so ever approach him, and he is never
spoken Of but with contempt. 1t was gen.
orally ccnjectural that Ames, who is un-
married, wanted the mansion for the use of
some brother officers who have their fami-
lies in Jackson with them. But to have
credit, and that of their wives, be it said,
they have positively declined to accept
Gen. Ame's extraordinary kindness, and
publicly announce that there is nothing
that could induce them to enterssthe house
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-08-12
Let Us See.

! President Johnson believes the Recon.
struction Acts of Congress unconstitution-
al and in this spirit he vetoed them one
and all. The Democratic Platform be-
lieves the same thing. and, holding that
the Supreme Court had virtually so deci.
ded, declares them null and void. The
Radicals have declared the Southern States
both in and out of the Union. They were
IN the Union during the srar because the
Southern Confederacy had no power to
take them out of the Union; and they were
out Of the Union after the ,rar, because these
same Radicals desired to manipulate these
States. Whichever horn of the dilemma
the Radicals take they make themselves
simply absurd by their acts and wicked in
the revolutionary consequences to which
they lead. Not only this, but Congress
has violated its own law. The Recon
struction act itself, declares carpet-bar
governments excluded from representation
in Congress until the fourteenth amend
ment is ratified, and says:-
"When said article shall have become a
part of the Constitution, said State shall be
declared entitled to representation in Con-
gress, and Senators and Representatives
shall be admitted therefrom on their tax
ing the oaths prescribed by law"
Congress has received dozen Senators
and over Il score of Representatives with
out conforming to this law. New Jersey
and Ohio have not given their assent to
the 14th Article, and no amendment is
valid till "schen ratified by the Legislatures
of three-fourths of the several States" and
the Radicals have over and over again,
since the war, held that ten States South
were not States. Mr.. O'Connor, some time
since, said:
During its progress to maturity this
process of amendment is strictly analogous
to proposal for q compact made to par
ties who are competent to. accept or de-
cline as they think fit 1t is an universal
rule admitting of no exception that such a
proposal is revocable until accepted, which
dispcses of the action of Ohio and New
jersey Judicial authorities numberless
might be cited in support of this PROPOSE
ton. The decisions and elementary works
all concur. Indeed it is rule dictated by
tho simplest perceptions of justice and
right reason. No one has ever been found
silly or hardly enough to question it. 1t
may be pronounced maxim that until all
are bound none are bound This doctrine
cannot be less applicable to States or pub
lie cooperate bodies than to Individuals
Every consent whilst it remains
unaccepted is naturally ambulatory. No
sound, appropriated thinker will ever
question the right of rejecting State to
revoke its rejection or of an asserting State
to withdraw its assent until the amend
ment shall have become part OF the Con-
stitution by the simultaneous assent of
three-fourths of the States
This letter of Charles O'Connor, and
those of George Ticknor Curtis and Rever-
dy johnson. addressed to Mr. Winfield. of
the New Jersey Senate, settle this question
in law. But whit care Radicals for the
fundamenta31aw ?-[New York Express.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-08-12
Take Him at His Word.
[From the New York Exprt


General Grant has declared "that he was
no statesman, and was unfit for civil life
by reason of his military habits and educa-
tion," and surely General Grant best knows
his fitness for civil Office Let us take him
at his word, and unite with him in be.
lieving that he is not qualified for the Of
flee of President. Let US not humiliate q
military hero by placing him in position
he cannot fill, and which must reduce him
to mere machine for artful politicians
General Grant is now like Sampson in the
lap of Delilah. With locks shorn and
strength gone, designing men have bound
and save himself He holds the highest
military Office in the land, and with that
let him be content
We 90 General Grant no wrong when we
protest against his incapacity for civil life.
Those who remember his connection with
the Mexican Mission justify his want of
capacity. The President, Secretary Of
State, and Secretary of War, desired high
military officer of the Government to ac-
company our Minister to Mexico and adj
wise with him as to the proper course to
pursue upon the withdrawal of the French
troops. Grant, as General of the armies,
was chosen but in note to the President
and in an official communication to the
Secretary of War, he begged to be excused
upon the ground of his ignorance and in
competency! And he urged the selection
of Sherman, Hancock, Sheridan or any
body else who could see and comprehend
objects beyond the length of his sword
Said Grant:
II ,conld not dare to counsel the Minister h,
any matter beyond statioaing Of troops on
United States soil. Isincerely hone
may be excused from undertaking a duty
so foreign to my Office and tastes as that con-
templated; it is diplomatic SER
vice for which / an, not fitted, EITHER BY
EDUCATION OR TASTE; I most
respectfully but urgently repeat my re-
quest to be excused from the performance
of duty entirely out Of my sphere, and one,
too, ,chich can be so much better performed By
Others"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-08-12
"a In rehearsal ROBERT MACA1RE
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The people of the Mississippi
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The ingrediments of which this
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Having had indubitable evidence
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