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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
Prom Nashville.

In Pulaski on Saturday night body Of
disguised men broke open the Jail, and
taking out q negro named Aleck Mason,
riddled his body With bullets. They first
tried to lynch him, but Mason being 9
powerful man, aud Offering desperate re-
sistsace, they used their pistols, and in
q moment he 'Eas corpse. The pris-
oner bad been placed in Jail for rohbinR
a negro business firm ia Pulaski, Thc's-
day night, of over $1,000. he bore the
reputation OF desperate character and
had been repeatedly in prison for high
handed depredations. His sudden taking
of. however, is severely censured az 10
Itself a piece Of outlawry.
10 Oskville, Alabama, or Friday, Dr.
James was shot dead b. three men 10
masks. A short tins previous the Doc-
tor had killed a man, and It is supposed
the last tragedy was to avenge the FIRST,
and was perpetrsted by the brothers Of
the man the Doctor had killed. All the
parties we're ex-Conie1erstes
A man namsd Martin Harris, repre-
sen.sd as a dangerous character, vas
shot and killed near Athens, Alabama,
OF Thursday, ~ some unknown psrsoE.
A few days ago, near CageFille, Hay
wood county, 3 negro outraged the per
son Of a lady approaching the period Of
confinement She recognized him and
be was shortly afterrsrd arrested. While
being taken to jail in the custody Of an
officer. be vas seized By q party Of
masked men and an hour afierEars his
body vas found hanging 70 = tree and
pierced Nth tnlleis
The latter part Of last week near Dres'
den, Weakly county, = negro woman duE
q hole near Der cabin, placed her tEo
children 10 Il, thea lighie5 . larrs Gre,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
Cotton Factory ut Canton.

From the Canton Miss Mail we
learn that strenuous efforts are being
made for the establishment of cotton
factory at that place The plan is to
begin on a large scale, aud to raise one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars
capital. The larger the investment the
better it will pay, if in good hands. The
only advantage the North can have over
us for the manufacture of coarse cotton
goods is in the price of labor, which is
doubtful. But supposing the advantage
to exist, it is more than compensated by
the cheapuess Of motive power, which we
have in abundance, and by the saving Of
expense for fuel, and supplies of the
uecessaries of life, which will abound
here around q cotton factory. And
the difference in our favor resulting from
the saving Of freights, commissions, job
bers' profits, insurance, etc, will be all
clear profit. We have not doubt that
any factory for the manufacture OF coarse
cotton goods established at Canton, or
elsewhere in the heart of the cotton pro-
ducing section, will pay hundred per
cent. more than Northern factories can
realize. And this view we express, not
casually and without examination. We
do it upon investigation and knowledge
of facts, which leave in our mind no room
for doub. on the subject Canton is a
thriving, orderly aud beautiful town, foil
of genteel and genial people. If Northern
men, who are more thoroughly acquainted
with the manufacturing business, will go
there, they will not only have rich bar
vest for their enterprise, but they will also
write home to their friends, within six
weeks of their location there, that theyhave
o delightful home, and friends, hospitsli-
ties and kindness as great as iheycsu have
left behind them. And they will know
how utterly groundless is the charge
against the Southern people, that worthy
Northern men are unsafe or ostracised
in their midst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
Cure for Tight Times.

Hard times, dull times, tight times, is
the cry now in New York. Capitalists
are getting behind hand, and anxious
days and troublous nights afHict the
Gothamites. They are irquiring for the
cause and the cure. In CONSEQUENCE of
the stimulus to activity caused by the
war. mills were built, and manufactures
largely entered upon, and capital in
vested. But the close of the war dimin-
isbed the demand for manufactured
goods. as had the war itself the ability
of the people to purchase. The chief
customer at tho South was no longer able
to buy, and manufactured goods com.
menced to cheaper, and are now de-
clinine and rotting on manufacturers
hands. The marke, having been filed
80 repletioD, it followed that the manu-
featuring interest must stand still for a
while. Now then is the time for this
class of men to enter the Southern field,
and thrust 10 the sickle, and reap the
rich harvest, which is in store for those
who will occupy II. The New York
Times advises them to 20 TO the pillow.
Let them come here, and they can make
more at their old avocation than they
ever did before. The Times says:
The war closed and the exceptional
consumption ceased. 1t left the mills
and the contingencies without work.
But they have ali held on. hoping hoping,
hoping. They have held on. and have
for two years been coDsn ming their cap
ital, thinking that business was going to
revive.
But not so; the fact is, that there are
too many traders and manufacturers.
Here is the whole secret. New York has
Eve merchants where she ought TO have
one, aud all are holding on, hoping some
thing TO turn up. The thing tor men to
do is notAo hope that somebody else will
let 20, aud so reduce the numbers, but
let 20 themselves aud seek ether occups-
tons. The man who holds on in this
condition Of things aud uses up his cap
ital, must be sufferer. No, let the great
tutICautAtI cut - a1A RtWNA "
sation take hold Of land as it has Of man
ufacture, and it will produce marvellous
results.
The war has left ono-ibird Of our
richest lands 10 the best Of climates with
out occupants. Let three to Eve part
ners take one OF these great estates in
Carolina, Missouri, Texas or Minnesots,
and 20 to work 10 concert, and IN hive
years time they will be miIlionaires, as
they will not be il New York. Al least
they will roll in plenty, and will com
mand decent days and peaceful nights
The first year msy be uphill, but is sure
20 result in success. il the same talent
aud industry are applied there, as have
been applied here; and which By the
way cannot nov be applied here, because
there is not the business 70 do
This is q cure for mercantile dsllness,
.,5 We can see no other. We commend
II 70 tbs attention Of cur frieBdE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
Prom Little Rock.

Refugees fromvarious counties thicted
with the militia continue to flock to this
city. They confirm reports of the hor,,
rible outrsges committed by vagabond
militia.
Information that Gen. Grant has sent
Gems. Babcock ard Porter to investigate
outrsges causes rejoicing-as promising
relief from State forces.
By the Governors proclamation, IS
sued this morning, Little River county
and thaa part of Lafayette east Of Red
river are turned over to the civil authori'
ties. The respectable element of the
Radical party denounce the action ofths
Governor in declaring martial law.
The entire business of some sections Of
the State has been entirely broken up.
Families have dispersed-the men being
compelled to fee the country to save
their lives.
It is generally believed that such is the
Governors own ignorance, and that o.
his advisers, that the executive was moi
aware of the difference between calling
out militia to enforce civil law and de
claring martial law.-Apalanche special
27d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
M II M II HISS
wednesday Evening. Dec. D: 1888


The London press is unanimous IN con-
defining the Presidents message, particularly
the part relating TO the bonds.
The Sultan has extended tho time for the de-
parture of the Greeks from Constsntinople to
three weeks.
The Emperor Of Russia has authorised the
Greek vessels (probably those carrying away
the refugees) to hoist the Russian flag.
Hobart Pschs. the Turkish Admiral. with
seven men-of war. is blockading the port OF
Syria, where the Greek steamer Erosis took
refuge.
Many Russians are volunteering for the
Greek service.
II Is reported at Madrid that the United
States has sent special envoy for the purchase
of Cuba, whose arrival is daily expected.
The election for Cortez passed Of with COM
parativey slight disturbance of public order.
All the monarchial candidates were elected.
The RepubIicans have carried the cities Of Sc
vile and Barcelona.
tits stated on official authority that up to the
present moment six thousand troops have been
sent to reinforcs the army in Cuba. and that
more will soon follow. The government an
nounces that II will never abandon colony OF
Spain.
TIE recent eruption of Mount Rtna is rap
Idly subsidng, and the volcano has shown but
little sign of activity for the past two weeks.
At Havana intelligence has been received
that Colonel 0rguire Becancourt and twelve
other insurrectionists arrived at Merrastas,
yesterday, as prisoners. Also, that number
of wounded Spanish officers and soldiers had
arrived at that place for medical treatment.
All the journals are unusually silent on affairs
in the insurrectionary districts. There are
many rumors of engagements between the
troops and insurrectionist'. 0ne report states
that Colonel Benegossi had been defeated in an
engagement near Avslgin. but the Diarso de-
mics the correctness Of the report, and ASSERTS,
on the contrary. that the Government troops
in that region have been successful.
Nearly all the soldiers who lately arrived
from Spain have beonsent to the seat of war.
The reports that the inhabitants Of several
towns on the Havana and Western railroad
had Joined the revolutionists and that bands
had been formed, are not confirmed.
Secretary McCalloch has amended the Ware
house Regulations by allowing merchandise to
be exported TO Mexico via Indianola. Texas.
At recent N Getting Of the officers of the lead
ing railroads arrangements wero perfected for
the more prompt transmission OF freight from
New York city to the West. and freight cars will
no through without breaking bulk. A new tariff
will be put into effec. on the lst fJsnuary.
The material train on the Manassas Gap
railroad ran of the track between GAINESVILLE
and Manassas, killing three or four men and
Wounding SEVEN. three of them fatally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
BY 7 Ell E G. R AP d
LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY.
NEW YORK.

NEw YoRK, December 23.-ln his
speech at the New England dinner, last
night. Colfax referred to the growth Of
the United States as the grandest result
Of American citizenship. 1t is the shield
ofAmerican citizenship which shall make
us proud aud potential, and lift up our
country to prouder position among M.
tons. tits that which to teach those who
are clothed with the trust Of representing
this great realm offreemen, who rule her,
not by divine right, but by free institu-
tions, that when they stand speaking for us
at the bar of any civilized nation in the
world, they shall not on the one hand dis.
grace us by boastful gasconade, or on the
other dishonor us by bowling the knee.
Then when with that self-reliance, that
calm aud digni6ed American nationality
we command the respect TO which our
great resources and our unequaled
trials which we have survived so glo-
riously and auspiciously, entitle u.s.
Then we did not go into the markets of
the world to offer gold and silver to in
duce those islands Of the sea and ada
cent States and provinces to cast their
lot with US, 10 share with us our future.
| feel ashamed, as an American, when |
hear of protfers to buy soil and sover-
eighty, men, women and children, with
gold and silver from our national treasury
TO share with US the magnificent future, as
you would spurn bride that is bought
with gold, as any fair woman would
spurn q husband who had been lured TO
her side by her wealth instead of her
heart; so we, as Americans, should
elevate our nationality to win those who
are near to us in territorial congeniality
to cast in their lot with us. When volun-
,arily and in body they ask to share
with us our desiinies and our magnif-
cent future, we should then welcome
them into the fold of American citizens.
The Times says the letter of Spauld-
ing and the report of McCulloch are in
vitations to the United States Supreme
Court to decide against the constitution
atty of the legal tender act at its present
session.
The Tribune says Gen. Sheridan will
certainly be appointed to command at
New Orleans on the 9Th Of March next.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
y.s,ssis Fiat.

some time ago, an enemy OF Colonel
Tate assailed him personally ana sought
10 show that he and his associates were
unworthy Of confidence. The natural
retort was that Colonel Tate was quite as
trustworthy as Colonel Mitchell: And,
in illustration, your correspondent re-
ferred to the recent flight OF an adyen'
turer from Nashville (who was not Col.
Mitchell), with the assets Of corpora
ton worth 100000. AS injustice was
done Colonel Tate, so would wrong 10
like manner have been done Colonel
Mitchell il II was supposed the friend OF
Colonel Tate intended. by what was used
as an illustration merely, TO Affirm ina,
Colonel Mitchell was an adventurer. The
intention, however, was 70 make an illus
tration Of the relative ability and means
Of the two gentlemen, and not as an
assertion Of any want of confidence 10
Colonel Mitchell. When Colonel Mitch
ell NAV learn the real name Of your cor
respondent he will be conscious that the
assault upon him was an drgumeafum dd
hominem Colonel Tate's assailanD,
rather than an assertion Of an opinion as
to Colonel Ms moral worth. which has
never been questioned. LOMBARD
The above communication makes a
very proper explanation. In matter oil
practical and pecuniary interest, we
know nothing of politics or prejudices,
aud care nothing for men, one way or the
other. Let nothing Of this sort stand in
the way of great enterprise. If Mitch
ell can build our road as wSll, and with as
little sacrifice to our people, as Tate, all
right. let him build it. If Tate can and
will do better for us than Mitchell, then
all right still, let Tate build
| Il. If both can combine for the purpose,
in a gentlemanly aud friendly manner,
and with due reference to all interests
and rights, and can better accomplish the
result combined, then LET there be a COM
bination, and let Mitchell and Tate both
build-it is all right still. We have not
intended to be party to any personal
strifes or ordinations, and whatever has
been written for the LEDGER, we are as.
sured that none of our correspondents
desire any such thing. We want the road
And we will take it, without a wry mouth,
from king, prince or peasant, from
friends, gentlemen, enemies or the devil.
Let there be no strife or dissatisfaction in
any quarter, but perfect harmony, con-
cord and cooperation. If Mr.. Mitchell
or any others have rights ia the matter,
they must be respected. But let no true
friend of our city and this important in
terest Of the people stand in the way of
its early and most successful accomplish
ment possible.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
N O t i C q /!

OFFICE OF Surf MET. PoLIcR,
December Is, 1868.
Tn accordance with Section No. 33. Metro
politsn Police Law, the following named cap
tured property" having been held without a
claimant for six months VIII be so,e ca ~ pubic
auction on the ID day OF January 1901 unless
j Lady's 20 ID hunting case Lepine Watch.
/ Lady's gold open-faoe Watch.
Gents gold open-face Watch.
l Silyer-plated Watch.
/ Hunting. case silver Watch.
Open face silver Watch and Chain.
Hunting case silver-plated latch.
Hunting case brass plated Watch.
Gold Chain-anchor attached.
Enameled Breastpin-gold tipped.
2 Revolvers.
/ China Cup and Saucer.
Seal Press.
Lot Pocketknives. Pocketbooks andPistols.
/ Single Set Harness.
Sledge Hammer.
Js Napkins, mar ed Lady Gay"
Towels. marked Lady Cay"
] Silk Dress.
Black Frock Coat.
3 Vests.
Lace Point.
3 Silk Sscques.
i Large Silk Circle.
/ Silk Basque.
| Cloth Basque.
10 Yards Silk Lace.
Pair Gloves.
2 silk Handkerchiefs.
Pair Wool Blankets.
Pair False Breasts.
Wool Undershirta.
Lislc bread Unaershirts.
pairs Mems Drawers.
Merino Shawls.
| pair Boots.
pair 0vershoes.
Bed Spread.
Linen Sheets.
pairs Hose.
dozen NAPKINS.
IL yards Rufiling.
] Towel.
PILLOW Gases
2 punches Beads.
"a dozen Buttons.
set silk Trimmings.
pair Corsess.
Silk Wells,
6 Silk Cords and Tassels.
Linen Shirts.
Velvet Vest.
Cashmere Vests.
l Beaver 0yercoat.
! Pair Cashmere Pants.
Pair Tweed Pants,
Large Iron Kettle.
By order OF A. P. Burditt. Acting Superin-
tendent Metropolitan Police.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23

and actually burned them up She was
subsequently arrested, and when asked
why sne committed the horrid deed, said
her children would not obey her, aud 40
she concluded to put them out OF the way
Near Kingston, Ga, on yesterday,
four railroad cars heavily laden with
cotton were burned Courier Journal
s0eeiai.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
Hannibal HamIIn.

The New York Tribune states that
there is disposition in Maine to return
ex-Vice President Hannibal hamlin TO
the Senate from the 4th Of March next.
The down-Easters deaire to atone for
throwing Hamlin of the Presidential
ticket TO make room for johnson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
MARKETS.

Special to the Public Ledger By Western Union
Telegraph
NEW York, December %, IL IN. Gold,
l345. Cotton is unchanged in every re-
spect
LIVERPOOL, December %, l:2O pm.
Cotton market quiet and unchanged.
NEW ORLEANS, December %, Lao I'm.
Gold opened at 1885, cotton quiet aud
weak but no lower; middling, 233c;
sales, 500 bales; New York sight bills &c.
discount.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
WANTS.
BOAR DINO.

Ho6RpINa.-Two PLEASANT FRONT
10 Rooms, with good DO I'd. can be had ID >
private family. on modera 70 terms, hy inme-
diafe Application 10 MRS. r. J. BECK TEL.
IS Linden sfreet-in two nj tutes WAlk OF ~ an
or Beai street cars. -
D0ARDTNG-GOOp FURNISHED ROOMS
ID and Eoardiuf at 100 Madison street. Also.
Oav RnarferF wanted. lW
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
NOTICES.

THE PUBLIC ARE HERlsBY NOTIFIED
IL net 70 trade Tor q note excc1tei hy ne on
payable on the 9th day Of Jaruarr, itf %
Mr.. MARY A. W1itrn1re, a1nlinlstrairin e ".
a. Whitmore. a. I have cood c1seE and DE-
ST 2. WHIINORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

COO REWARD.-sTRAYED PROM THE
DZU residence Of Newton Fosd, on Her
nando road, near State Female College, one
red COW, with sms'; horns and white back and
belly, and one red muly hoifer. The above re-
ward will be paid for their return, or SO each.
TO NEWTON FORD & Co..
% Lee Block. Bnien street.
- on the 23d Of November. a Dark Brindle,
Muley COW, both ears croppei. white on the
back. in good order and giying milk. any in
formation rewar1ei NJ -. - = TITUS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
NOTICE.

ANY PERSON WISHING TO INVEST
ealing ~
No. s5s Third street.
bsivses JsEsrss1 md Court strsstt -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
XVAtL PAgEg AND PAINTERS SUP

Joseph TarS. dealer IN French md Amsri-
can wall paueF. pains, oils. white lead. flass.
uutfy. paiuierra surrliet rnd artists matcrialss
M. "a MAIN STREET. bctue0 Union and
GayoSo, Mcnphis, Ie1Lessse. House, slrn a1d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
TAKEN UP.

TAKEN up ABOUT ELEVEN DAYS
1 ago. Roam Coiorod COW. vita tip ends
or horns rauei Of. about or Year, I'D. and
a crop on left ear. @ b. CRENSHAW,
At crossing Of N. 4 G. r. n and Pigeon Reost
road. lO2e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23

LOR RENT-NO. 306 SECOND STREET.;
c possession given January j, 1853. Apply to
/. b. HILL, 2e2 Front street. 1O3s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23

DRICK FOR SALE-AT GRANTS BRICK
ID Yard, on Charleston railroad, near Beal st.
For terms inquire of W. b. GREENLAW, or
nj Yard 77-lO3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
EoR RENT.

NOR RENT CHEAP-A SMALL COT
Il iage Residence, and Furniture for sale
Possession given immediately. Apply at
qlt 324 WASHINGTON STREET
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-23
FOR SALE.

NOR SAL E-LOTS IN NORTH AND
L South Memphis. Also, for sale or lease,
on long time, lots from ten to twenty acres
each, within "a miles of city; new ground.
suitable for gardening purposes.
JOHN 0VERT0N, JR.,
25-t g7S Second street
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M A N HOOD
How Lost, How Restored.

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out q mode of cure at once simple, certain, and
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himself cheaply, privately, and radically
pY-This Lecture should be in the hands OF
every youth and every man N the land
Sent under seal. in plain envelope, 70 my
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Guide" price IS cents. Address the Publish
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SPECIFICATION.

The prices per qhrt named in the foregoing
list for blanks aud blank books, the various
sizes of paper, and styles, and bindings, are to
be taken IS full compensation therefor, and to
| Include composition, printing, binding, etc, as
may be required. Twenty four full sheets of
the kind of paper ordered will be demanded
for quire, without regard to the number of
blanks to the sheet. The term s'pasteboard
binding" will be construed 10 mean pasteboard
sides covered with colored paper with sheep
backs and corners, and gilt title, and the year
in figures in priater's ink, on the back Of the
volume. And in respect to all the work to be
done and materials to be furnished, the specifi-
cations, rules for computation, directions and
all and angular the provisions of chapter 3 5
Of the laws of l8G0 entitled as aforesaid, and
said chapter 1872 of the laws of 1865, will be
considered as entering into aud controlling any
contract to be made for the state printing, and
all bills for work or materials mu st be made
out, fled audited and paid in strict conformity
with the provisions of said acts. Reference
is therefore, particular made to said chapters
3l5 and 1872, for such further informa ion
may be desired, copies of which will be furn-
ished on application to the Secretary of State.
And especial reference is made to section one
OF said chapter 49, in relation TO the 81 900
bond which every bidder is required to depos-
it with the State Treasurer previous to dcpos-
iting his bid.
The style Of work and quality of materials
fur. ished must De equal to the specimens on
file in the office OF the Secretary of State which
specimens properly labeled, are kept for the in
spection of bidders, aid are by law made the
standard criteria ''for the style in which the
work shall be done, as well as for the quality
of materials to be furnished by the contractor"
Bids must be substantially after the following
FORM OF BID.
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Each guaranty must be accompanied by the
certificate of judge of court of record, or
clerk OF such court, certifying under his oath
of office, and to his own knowledge, to the res
possibility of the guarantors. e aa 'H
on n ATp