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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05
HEApo'Rs ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES,
WASHINGTON, January 3, 1858. J

HEApo'Rs ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES,
WASHINGTON, January p, 1858.
His Rxeelleney Andrew johnson, President of
the United States;
Sir: On the oath inst / requested you
TO give me in writing, instructions which
you had previously given me verbally,
not to obey any order from Hon. z. M.
Stanton, Secretary of War, unless it came
from yourself To this written request |
received message, which has left doubt
in my mind as to your intention, and ip
order TO prevent any possible misunder-
standing, therefore renew the request
that you will give me written instructions,
and until They're received, will suspend &C
ton on your verbal enes. am compelled
to ask these instructions in writing in or
der to prevent many grsss misrepresenta-
tons affecting my personal honor, cireu-
lated by the press for the last two weeks,
pertaining to come from the President in
conversations which occurred, either with
the President privately, in Office, or IN
Cabinet meetings. What is written admits
Of understanding, and in yieE OF the mis-
representations referred TO il will be vel.
10 state the facts in the case at the sane
time. Afler 1 assumed the duties Of
Secretary Of War al interim, the Pres
idenl asked my rievs as to the course
Mr.. Stsntoa you'd have 10 pursue IN
case the Senate should not concur 10 his
suspension 10 order TO obtain possession
Of bis osice. Ny reply was, In sub
stance " Mr.. Stanton would have 70
appeal TO the courts 10 relnsiaie him,
al1grating ny position By citing the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05

cHkKLEs ULRIOH. . notorious counter
feiter, was arrested In Cincinnati the
other day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05

GES. BKArTY's majority for Congress
in the sth Ohio District has been whit
tied down TO SIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK.
cold and Cotton Reports.
Late-t 70 Noon ,ro-Day.

Special to the PuBlic LEDorR.l
NRw YoRK, February 5--ll;66 AM
Gold opened at l4ls; at 1929 am. was
l4li; at 1886 am. was III, and is now
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05

Cotton market quiet and weak, but not
quotably lower.
Exchange steady.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05
THE SHORTEST, QUICKEST. CHEAPEST

and MOST DESIRABLE LINE TO Shippers
tainei nc services Of p. NJ. PATTERSON a
BRO. In connection with Mr.. JOHN HUD-
SON, a. Soliciting Agents. who will give al
ini,orna,ion 70 Sn W 5-s az asa Lhropeh
Mr.. A. j. LOWE. Aren't al DEPOT.
SAM. TATE. President.
w. J. ROSS, General Superintendent.
JOS. G. LOPEZ. Gen1 FreiFht Aren't IFS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05

FOR REM
STORES Nos. a AND % POPLAR STREET.
With twelve rooms over them. These are hns
stands for business. and only fsu feet from
the 0verton Hotel Rent modersfs. Inquire
a. the LEBGFR csuntinr Room.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05
N o II @ Il .

ITO HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF R. J.
/ Logan. deceased will apply. at the
county, for Letters of Administration on the
estate Of the said X. J. Logan.
Oaw-153 4. r. FRICKE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05
THE MEMPHIS a. CHARLESTON
RAILROAD

II ments 10 shin Cotton 10 New York and all
Eastern cities via Charleston. Norfolk. and py
all rail via Orange and Alexandria railroad
and will give through Bills Of Lading 70 All
est rates which are given by any other route,
and with more advantages to shippers tnan ~
any other line. A Day and Night FAST frelgnt
Schedule having been put in operation run
ming through without break OF bniS OF 1eten-
ton. shippers need apprehend NO DELAY
We are determined TO make this route what II
should be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
rhe Frenoh Language.
rnogEssoR vmLEmuLN

MOULD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE
w that he 70 establishing, ON every satur-
d' L,e Aqsnemy, retmanen, School ter
French Language.
Glasses will be arranged 10 suit the couye-
nienoo Of scholars; aud terms for n course Of
instruction explained on application TO the un-
dersiened.
lie would inform also Gentlemen that no has
established Night Glass, at his room. No. 2ll
T. to 10 . M. for the purpose Of teaching the
above lanFnago. On Tuesdays and Fridays,
from 10 10 pm. he will give instruction In
the Spanish language.
Terms. - per month. IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05
TO LAW We y.
Receivers Sale.

II WILL, ON MONDAY, 2lTH INSTANT.
Il on the corner Of Jefferson street. proceed to
sell 10 the highest bidder that valuable Bank
ing House and Lot, on the corner Of Jefferson
and Front streets, known as the franklin In
surance Company's Banking House..
Terms Of Sale-One-third cash; balance in
six and twelve months with interest; also bond
and good security, aud a MORTGAGE on the pro,
perry until the purchase money IL paid. VIII
also 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 II o'cieck m.
" iso saw LIB. MERCER. Receiver.
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CAPITAL STOCK, 100000.
TAKE FIRE AND MARINE RISKS.
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS;
w. b. GREENLAW, President
JAS. ELDER, Vice-President.
s. p. READ, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05

OUR STOCK OF DRUGS, SEEDS, ETC,
~ having been destroyed in the late disas,,
trous fire, which consumed onr store, we shall
in the future devote our exclusive attention to
the Seed Business, and everything pertaining
thereto. 100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-05

Gen. GRAxT, L. S. Army.
I'VE are 10 receipt Of Grants reply to
the above document bot have not space
for It to-dAy.l
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-04
LaSsitllIe.

fce1rs of las.tude is generally experienced
throughout the summer solsticc. Weakly cousti-
tutcd persons those of scdcniary habits invariably
complain Of this annoyance. The scorching heat OF
midsummer relax the system and reduces the
vital energies. II the patient is Of = nervous tenn
permanent this debility units him for even the
ordinary routine of everyday life. When this state
of eI haliston comes IIOSTETTERS STOMACH
BlTrERS will prove safe and ncverfsilins
means of Strengthening and restoring the physical
organization. This healtli-gIvng tonic purites and
nfuseS renewed vitality into tina blood, tones the
stomach and digestive organs, and acts like charm
Oh the nervous system. 1t cticctualy removes all
tendency to ansuor ordepression Of irits. To the
weaker it is invaluable, A. it s"othcs and braces
up while its powerful effects are of the most bcncti-
cal character. The iniirmitcs of age alcviated
by its aS.. Ii reyvrs the strength, increases the
appetite and gives vsor and elasticity to the costi
tuition.
When mothers nursing II 5 4 ETT + X S
STOMACH BlTrEkS should especially I've taken in
regular doses, as III this country, most always the
nourishmcnt is inadequate to the wants Of the
child. In snch eases this incstimablo tonic is won.
dcriully eicacious. lts strengthening virtues are
at apparent 1t is free from all properties cal
culstcd to impair the SYSTEM and its operations are
at once mild aud soothing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-04
THE DEW DROPS

Which the Creators infinite power supplies every
night, prepares the earth for the bursting forth I"
the Sun; the rain which pcnetrates the earth clear.
away Instructions, and the snow acts az Tonic
producing immediate calculations. and bids the
dead earth leap into life. In like manner does
the Great Household Remeoy-MIsmLkR's HYRs BIT
rERs-lemonstratc its wonderful powers. 1t pre-.
parcs the human system for the change about to be
wrought in it, condition; its virtues Tonic pro.
ducr the most desirable and immediate results in
purifying the blood and eqnsliziny its circulation
throughout the whole body, and it clears away every
obstruction to vigorous health, absolutely driving
disease matter how trivial, where it Is located
what is it. character. 1t has been established as
i fact beyond doubt or cayil, that there is not AN
organ of the human body 1t will not affect or N
disease will not cure If taken in time and accord
ing to the directions accompanying each bottle
Sold by all druggists AMI dealers. Dg. 5. Is. llAgT.
MAN Co.. Pr"prictors, Lancaster, Pa.
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Nolifes.
Order OF Publication.
ROBERT G. CARTER

MARY fERGrSoN. REBEcCA McCEEt. joseph
llNToN. DAVID NJ. JAMESON. ANN tLlZA
JAMiSIN. DANIEL UNISON. ell iELtsi JAM
son, FRANCES JAMiS',N ELLA JAMiS'bN, aul
other ilrir,atl.lw al George JaInis"n ,icec.-r'i.
In the Orphans Court Cor Cecil county. In Ch,ncrr,
tn. Object Of Til, suit i. To rroc,,r. Deere. fr The
sale Of the Real Estate of Geurrr Iain-n. deceased.
f.T the payment If his dch
TIL" liili states that the .:d Gcnr.. ani>,,n died in
fle year 'Atd intrStiir s"iLt Of small Lot and House,
:Co; hni the personal estate OF said ,c,.oa,c is liz
-nlrrht Tor the payment Of hs debts: That Tia,
rainani hath been APP o'ntc! 10y the Orphan Count Of
Cecil county his Administrator; that Mary fer-u.uI
widow of VI ntsnurrt frrciI-f,iI E,hrc,3, Met
of L'~rph M'Crc.. jane j Unison. John o. Jam >..n.
Chltlhir Iaitii. wife If lirnjiIn IIaltI, Sarah
Hill wife If Joseph Hill David NJ amis"n and Man tia
+. SrrItt wife at William H. S,ra his children .rt
Ann J.mf'n Mary Rr',eccn Unison Sophia J,miSnn.
Scat J Unison. Hannah Emily Jimi.on Ann Eli, JAM
ison. Daniel J'nis"n. Charles Jim-an France. .IAn-
son, and Ella JamiSon, his GRAND children. AMI hi,
hrir.-atliw; thai the six l,sn,mci Defendant. are
inf'ns, and the all "a: full age that those Defend
'hf- named IN the ttlin% ct this Order ,cut-
al this state aud the of the Defendants all res de.S
of Cecil county The lHll states the claim Of the Conn
plnnt I" u" sll2.2j 'in1 for sunlry matters properly
chlrgcahlc in account. and prays for sale Of" sail
Ec'l Esta" To satisfy the same also far General relief
that the Complainant by causing chly Of this order
To he inserted in some newspaper published in Cecil
comfy, once week FIR one month lrfp.c the twenty
day Of July next give notice the aid absent Defend
ant1 "f the "c aud substance of his Bill and warn
them nnpr"'r in thi- Court in person hy solicitor
on ar hcim" the cntysrconl day of Octnbcr. next
4" answer the premises anl show rl,iSc il any they
have why II Decree gu lat not to pa. prayed.
Il. u. JAMtH. Register.
True COPY; test r. u. JAMAa.
June ~ lSoS--1:n Register
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p L A N :

The Bridge to be The Canal Plan" Span t. feet
Abutments feet & inches high above ordinary water
level. and deep enough for solid foundation. Ii feet
long and feet thick ut the top battered ON face and
ends inch to the foot.
Wing Walls ON the west side - feet long lnclud.
of Wing Walls Wing Walls on the east side to he
III feet long, including thickness of abutluent and
=, feet wide at ends, same batter ON all the Wing
Walls that l., IN the abuncntSl and to he ~ feet
thict ut the top. The Wing Walls to he the sam.
dcp;h rs the a'Iutmcn~ when joining the same anl
not less than y feet tncl at the outer ends. to lie
built To the hghtlI of the floor Of the bridge Il; the
a'Mncmts, and falling to grade of foot in II the
whole length of the " ing Walls The SANG to lie
secure from frost at heir foundations
The Guard Walls to he built on the Vim. Walls =
feet high and 20 inches thlrt and the same lcn.tl.
Wing Wallis to he covered with fiat ston. well
secured OF with narrow boards pitching ontwarlS,
The AhutmcntS and 3 feet of Wing Walls next to
them t" lie laid in good cement from their fon.-
ton to feet above lcvSl and all the Masonry
in good wood hnrncd lime mortar made with sharp
sand, and all Masonry to he built for point.
ing.
out, and II feet inches high from floor to square
to be on Covered Canal Plan, with Queen Posts and
Braces. The String Pieces to hc 5yJ inches and
double, and long enough to bear on alutmcnts at
least ~ inches; the Queen Posts tn he los II inches
End Braces II inches. Center Traces 10 inches
Tie Il inches, End Post |. inches, Top Plate
x inches, Lateral Braces :, inches square.
Notwithstanding To be good Pine, and secured To-
Stndding not more than feet apart. Gir,lcrs X |.
inches silppoIt"d hy good round Iron Bolts not less
than TX tli'k, with proper sized Heads, Washers
snd BurrS attached to the Braces, Posts and Ties
The Flo"rn" to be of narrow White Oak, = inches
thick. clear of sap. The Josts to lie inches and
Is ischcs from center tn center. The Rpf to he of
Pine Cypress Shingles, and to project feet over
the face of the h,tucnt. The Si-, Posts and Grid
To hc White Oak. The Ahutmcnts to he filled in
from the floor to the road on both ends of bridge Ia
he Graded ut II grade of foot in H. Plate and Ties
to he braced with brace 'x & inches.
The Masonry to he completed on or before the
18th of September, next; and the Wood Work on or
before the 18th day of October, next: and all the
work will be required to be done in substantial and
workmanlille manner and to be under the direction
and control of the Count Commissioners of Cecil
county.
For further particulars, inquire Of the Clerk to
Commissioners. by order.
WIN. r. MILLER
June q, lSGS-Jw Clerk Commissioners.
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NOTICE

J. hereby given to the creditors. cmlor-rrS and
snrttiys Of JAMES W ELtli that hc hath made APP
plicion for the benefit Of the Insol,ent Laws of the
state of Maryland, and that the First II'oiaeS.t,y
"HrMs Wirf Mo"idno If Stptenb,sr. "e.t "ily the.
third day OF the next September Term If the Circuit
Court for Cecil county, hath been apart and ii xcd
upon for tn" i, hearing of his in said Court ;
AT which time and place. his creditors, enlur- IRIS
and sureties may attend and show cause, ii ANY they
have, why final discharge shall no, bc granted said
debtor. DAVID SCOTT, Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Cecil county.
.Iuur t. lS,S--nn
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The HOWARD HOUSE.

THIS FIRST CLASS HOUSE has been reitted and
i improved In u manner that will add much to the
comfort and convenience OF guests.
IN undertaking the management of the Howard
House, the frnprleor will spare no pains to supply
the Table with the host yiands the market With
afford, and the Bar with the choicest liquors. The
Chambers'are neatly fitted up airy and comfortable
The Stable accommodations are unsurpassed.
He extends an invitation to his old customers and
the public to stop with him, and lie will spare no
pains to please them.
WILLIAM FALLS, Proprietor
Now "a, lse6-ly Elkton, Md,
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed Proposals III be received until the 18th of
July for building Highway Bridge the Sus>a.
fras River from large tree on MIR. VIM. d. Lockwood
Wharf in Cecil county, to the lower side If Captain
Andrew Woo,l,fs Wharf in Kent county Maryland
The proposals t., he for Pile Bride, similar that
the Bohemia River Cecil county Also. separate
proposals for any alteration Or Improvement the Con
tractors may suggest Also, PROPOSALS for Trestlc
Bridge
The bridge ~ill he about ESQ feet in length and must
have Pivot Draw 10 feet in length
The contractor to furnish all materials. Payments
will be made the work progresses. The work to DO
completed by the i,r.t day Of Decpnhar. next.
The plan, specifications, and I'LL Of materials of Boz
hernia Bridge be seen at the Office Of Captain \,
Woodall, ut Georgetown, Kent county, Md.
Proposals to he sent to
GEO. W. SPENCER,
President Of the Board of Examiners,
June q, lsGS3t Galena, Md
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-04
Deafness. Blindness and CatarrI,

ISAACS, ". D., UcuIlst and AUrist,
y. Professor Of the Eye and Ear, formerly
of Leyden, Holland, located at No. SO5 Arch
street, Philadelphia, where persons afflicted
with diseases of the EYE, EAR or CArARRm
will be scientifically treated md cured, il
durable. The Medical faculty is invited, as
he has no secrets in his mode of treatment
W-Artihcial Eyes inserted without pain
No charges made for examination.
Jan 27. lSGli-lY
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"anted.

An AiENT t" canvas Cecil county. Md. for the
sale of the Celebrated IDTY'S WASHING MA
CHINE and UNIVERSAL COG WHEEL CLOTHES
WRlNiER. Il" furnish his own convey all,.c. and
bc at onc-half of til. expense for License and the
team. None need apply, but those who can give
satisfactory references as to energy and integrity.
An energetic n,m would do good ti-n.s. and
make money. Apply to W. T.. LAWYER,
June - 1S,iS-2w st Georges bel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-04
GERMANTOWN TELEGRAPH.
4 FamRy ami an agricultural journal.

4 FdmHy and an agricultural Journal
Devoted to CHOICE LITERATURE, including
Poetry, Novelties Tales. and Moral and Enter tanning
Reading, GENERALLY. In the Literary Department We
shall present the choicest varieties within the reach of
our extended means The Novelettcs Tales, Poetry,
etc, shall ho supplied from the best and highest
sources, aud lac equal to anything to be found in any
journal or ;rnZinV
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE, embrace
ing Farming, Gardening, Purchasing, etc. Our
lalors in this department for thirty years have
met the cordial appreciation of the public. Our pur-
pose has been to furnish useful and reliable infrna.
ton these very important branches of industry and
to protect them far within power against the
false drtrncs and selfish purposes of the many
prizes AMI sensation adventures by which the farmer
is necessarily assniled This portion of the German
torn Telegraph is alone worth the price of subscriptions
NEWS pEPARrM ENT.-The same industry, care,
aud discrimination in gathering and preparing the
stirring events of the day expressly for this paper,
which hitherto has been of its marked features
and given such universal satisfaction, will be continued
with rcdoubled efforts to meet the increasing demands
Of the public.
TERMs.-Two dollars and fifty cents per annum. M
orders received whmt the cash, and all ions
stopped ut the end of the time paid for. Specimen num-
beers sent Address
PHILIP II. FREAs, Editor and Proprietor,
June p, 1865. Germantown, Phila Pa
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-04
Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that application will be
made to the County Commissioners Of Cecil county,
July, next. for til" appointment Of Examiners to
view and determine the prnpriry of E,yin. ont and
opening public road. beginning at Tl"na. Cavet.
.lcr'- gate, on the Llkt0n and Warwick road. and
running through the lands of John =. Cochran to
the Delaware line. to connect with public road ut
the same point in the latter State.
q
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NOTICE.
WM. WARD HENDERSON
".
IACIARIAH PORTER, AND OTHERS

In the Circuit Court for Cecil county In Chanccry.
ORDERED, This wenty-third day of June, 1S's, that
the sales made and reported by James r. Mctul-
Tough Trustee for the sale of the Read Estate OF
Zacariah Porter be ratified and conarmed unless
":se to the contrary thereof be shown ON or before
tn. tmcnty-ninth day of August. next; provided, Il
copy of this Order be inserted i'll news pa ner
printed in Cecil county, once week for one month
before the twcnty-nlntlI day Of July. next.
The Report states the amount of sslca To- be
s|,i17m. DAVID SCOTT, Clerk.
True copy; test DAVID SCOTT,
June -, lS,S-lm Clerk.
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TO CONsUMPTIVEs.

The Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON will send free of
charse) to all who desire it, the prescription with the
directions for making and using the simple remedy by
which he MAS cured Of lung affection and that dread
disease Consumption. His only object il to benefit the
afflicted and he hopes every sufferer will try this pre-
scription as 1t will cost them nothing, and may prove
blessing. Please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No. 1875 South Second Street
sept H. lSG1-mayE Wiamsburgh, New.York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-04
To Bridge Builders L. Contractors

Proposals will be received by the County Commits.
si"ners of Cecil county, To he directed to them at
their once in Elkton up til. M da9 Of .iGgu,t ncr,
at O'clock NJ, for Building Bridge over the Lit
tie FIX Creek on the road leading from Brick Meet
ing House to Lcwisyc, ut the furling near pass.
Good stone will be furnished free of cost within two
or three hundred yards of the contemplated site IF
said Bridge.
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NOTICE.
By the Orphans Court for Cecil county
June 10th. ISrS

By the Orphans Court for Cecil county.
June 10th. lSrS
OEDiLEp, That the sale of the Real Estate If Isaac
J. Iort deceased, made by +. A. Ellis Executor, he
ratified and confirmed unless cailSe the contrary
he shown or before the fifteenth day of August,
next: provided, Il copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed in Cecil county awrek
for one month previous to the fifteenth day of July,
next
The Report states the amount of sales to he
siiio.io. Il. H. LAMAR. Register.
True copy; test, X. d. LAMAR,
June H. lS'is-ln Register.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-07-04
PERUVIAN SYRUP.

valizcs and cnriches the blood by supply ing it Will
its Life Element INoS.
Being free from Alcohol in any form, is eneryi.i"5
cosrts not f''~rd hy corresponding reaction, but
permanent, inl,l.ing STRENGTH, vIGox and Nxw
LIFE into all parts Of the system, and building up an
IRON CONSTITUTION
WIN. C. STERLING, ESQ. of Poughkcepsic n. Y.
says =" Since taking the Peruvian syrup feel bet
ter my strength is improved my bowels are regular
my appetite tirst-ratr
There is an old Physician in tins city Colder than
ann " no has been in the Drug business for 4,
years. VIII" has used the syrup for three months
and gives as his decided opinion that il il the best
Alternative Tonic Medicine he ever knew"
For DYSPEPSIA, DEBILITY, and FlMALE WEAKNESSES
the Peruvian Syrup is specific. A ~ page pam
phlet sent free. The genuine has "rEEuviAN SYKur'
blown in the glass