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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

New MEMPHIS THEATER- theater
was we'll filled last night, by an audience
composed about equally of citizens and
strangers. This evening the Black
Crook will be produced for the fourteenth
time, This grand spectacle continues to
maintain its popularity, and will doubt
less prove successful for some time to
come. -
BALL AND FEsTIvAL.-The ball and
festival last night for the benefit of St.
Patrick's Church did not fail to attract
large number of ladies and gentlemen
to the Club Hall. There were music,
dancing aud feasting, which continued
until late hour. The festivities will be
repeated tonight. Those DESTROYS of
attending should remember that the
admission fee is only one dollar.
The CONCERT THIS EvEYISG-Those
attending the Greenlaw Opera House
tonight will be furnished rare musical
treat As has already been mentioned,
the occasion is benefit of Mr.. Henry
Farmer, the well known hutist. Aside
from the merits of the entertainment he
richly deserves handsome testimonial,
but the programme itself is one which,
even under ordinary circumstances,
should gil the spacious Opera Hall to
OVERLOOKING. Admission one dollar.
The VARIETIES Within a week the
entire company, with the exception Of
few favorites, will be changed
Several will make their appearance in a
night or two, among them the Gilmore
Sisters, who are understood to be of
superior merit Those universal favor
ties, Miss Helen DeVere and Sallie
Eldridpe. will remain
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25
Trust sale.

DY VIRTUE. OF A DEED OF TRUST TO
ID me executed by 5. A. Young. on the 4th
of November 1865, and recorded in the Record
office Of Prairie coun y, Arkansas, on the 1lth
day of November following. n Record Book
P. pages 223 a. 22t, for the purpose of seeu
ring the paymentof the several debts therein
specif ed. | will. on
Thursday the 26fh day of March, Il s6s,
at IL o'clock M. in front of the office of Jones
Brothers. No. s Madison street, Memphis,
Tenn, sell for cash the following described
tract or parcels of land,. situated in. Prairie
county. Arkansas, viz: The north half of Sec
ton 1853 acres the west half Of southwest
quarter. section 49, 121 acres; the southeast
quarter of section 1880 acres, in township
one ID, south Of the base line and range eight
west Of fifth principal meridian the northeast
quarter. section "a leo acres the east half Of
the north quarter, section 24-S0 acres. in town
ship one ~, south of the base line, in range
nine (9i. 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 me by said deed of trust.
j. II. WEST, Trustee.
Memphis, February 25, 1858 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25
ROBEsON, sNEED d. CO., removes
TO 26I Main ST., CPD. Court Square.

REGIsrRATIoN.-Up to yesterday even
| ing about four thousand certificates had
been issued by Registration Commits
sioner Sears. Last night, according to
announcement, large number of ges-
tlemen assembled in the vacant store
room on Main, near Monroe street, to
procure certificates on the strength OF
having voted in November, 1864, or
March, 1866. 1t appears that several OF
the poll.books are missing, and the Com
missioner required applicants thus de-
prived of the means of Identification TO
produce evidence of loyalty. He refused
to accept the affidavits of persons who
had voted in one of the elections men
toned in the law, or of any one who had
seen them vote. AT least thirty minutes
were required last night to call the names
under two initials and register three APP
plicants. A hundred negroes have been
ground through in less time. We can
observe no disposition on the part of the
Commissioner to facilitate the registra-
ton Of Conservatives. Everything is
done in bungling manner, the chief
object appearing to be to consume time
to no purpose. OF the large number
entitled to certificates, and who hoped to
receive them last night, all save few
left disappointed. The Commissioners
has announced that his Office will close
on the 10Th, yet not half the Conserva-
tive vote has been registered.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN FOURTEENTH
CIVIL DIsTMor.-At large and en-
thusiastic meeting of the Conservative
delegates, held at the Criminal Court
room last night, G. 7. Hubbard was
called 10 the chair and Frank Capers
appointed Secretary. The object of the
meeting having been explained by the
Chairman in a neat and appropriate
speech, nominations and ballots were
then in order, and the voting resulted
in favor Of Jack Halstead for Magistrate
and John Norton and John P. Boughner
for CoustabIes. The meeting was then
addressed by Judge P. 7. scruggs, W.
L. Stewart and others
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

PorTER's Ten Per CENT.--This estab.
lishment was opened last night, with
every encouragement that in future it
will be fxture--an institution. The
proprietor is doing all in his power to
give satisfaction to his patrons, and
judging from the crowd which thronged
his rooms, he is sure, upon this principle,
to make the Ten Per Cent. favorite.
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Special Notices.

New Marriage Guide.-An Essay for Young
Men. on Physiological Errors. Abuses and Dis
eases incident to Youth and Early Manhood.
which create impediments to MARRIAGE,
with sure means ofrelief. Sent in sealed letter
envelopes free of charge. Address, DR.. j.
sKILLIN HoUGHT0N. Howard Association.
Philadelphia. Pa. r. f l3l-vI4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

CeALl CoAL!-Messrs. Bigley, Mel
lersh & Co., 25 South Court street, are
selling best quality Kentucky coal at
81 10 per barrel, delivered. Also supe-
rior Pittsburg coal at lowest market rates.
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ROBEsON, sNEED q CO.. removed
60 2eI vain st, OPP. Court SQUARE.

Planters, merchants and families
visiting Memphis viii save City per cent.
by taking furnished rooms at Southern
Hotel, kept on the European plan. Open
at ell hOurS Rooms, single or in suits,
S4@s per week; lodging, so cents.
Ample room for $50 guests. Board
furnished at Hotel II required. a. all
hours, at regular rates vi-s'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

TO FAMILY GROCERs.-FORST
KEALHOFER d CO., 200 Main street,
are receiving daily cOnsignments of
choice Roll Butter, fresh Country
Eggs. Have n choice lot of Dried
Peaches i'm store, for sale low TO the
trade. 152
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25
ROBEsON, sNEED d CO., removed
20 26I Main ST., opp. Court square.

SEE HERE. Why don't you get shaved
at David Pechner's ? Excellent work
executed. Shaving l5c, hair cut 35c and
shampooing 25c Remember the place,
30 Adams street. l36-l62
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

NJ. CLEARY has removed bis Horse
shoeing shop from No. S25 Second street,
to COsiell9s stable, No. SO Union street,
where he would be pleased to see his nu-
merAs friends and customers. l55
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

BRtGGs & PETERSON. Pittsburg
coal, wholesale and retail. We weigh on
the city scales. No. ii Madison street.
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WTANTED-TO PURCHASE ALL KINDS
NOTICES.

CoUGHl-No CURE, NO PAYi-Forrost's
Il Juniper Tar is warranted TO cure Cough.
Group, Throat and Lung diseases, or the price
positively refunded. INSTANTANE0S RE-
LIEF PRODUCED. Try i'll IL not satisfied,
back. Sold only by ID. =. GOODYEAR, whole
sale and retail agent, $40 Second street, Mem
phis. Tenn. Price rs ccats per bottle. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25
ROBEsON, SNEED q CO., removed
TO 28I Main ST., opp. Court Square.

The BAPTIST, published at No. 81
South Court street, Memphis, has the
largest weekly circulation Of any paper
published in this city. Advertisers who
wish to reach the thousands in the
country ought to know this fact, and
avail themselves of its very reasonable
rates. All advertisers in Louisville and
New York use its columns to great
advantage. l53
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

CONE and see Miller & Boryszcwski, at
No. 200 Main street, between Adams and
Washington. Shaving, Is cents, and
other work accordingly low. $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

GRAND RAFFLE.-That splendid heavy
gold chain will be ratified at No. 30 Mon
roe street, Wednesday night, 26th inst,
at IL o'clock. Come one, come all.
Free drinks, free lunch. %l5l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

OURJoB OFFICE. The PUBLIC LEDGER
job printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most ap-
proved patterns of type, borders and
presses, aud il better prepared than ever
to accommodate the mercantile public.
Our prices will continue to be the most
reasonable in the city, while our work is
guaranteed TO give satisfaction. We have
the only complete printing Office in the
city, and will continue to give our GUS
toners inducements no Others in this
market can afford. Call aud see. 7
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SPICER, ANDERSON & co.,
No. 36s Main street.
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF TWO DEEDS OF TRUST
ID to me, as trustee, executed by Oliver c.
Woodward and Ssllie A. Woodward. registered
In Shelby county. Tennessse-one d ted May
18th, 1867. In book 90. par, J, pages 5l9 $50 and
52l, and one datedJune 18th. 1857. registered in
certain debts therein mentioo ed. will, on
Wednesday, 25th day of March, Ises,
in font Of the court room of the Law Court Of
Memphis. on Second street, in he city of Mem
phis, Tennessee. proceed TO sell to the highest
bidder for cash. house and lot at the south
west corner Of Second and Exchange streets, in
west side of Second street 70 feet, by 1851 feet
on Exchange street. on which is the res dence
occHpied BY said Oliver @. and Salle A. Wood
ward. The equityof redemption is waived.
sell and convey only as trustee.
T. S. AYkES. Trustee,
February oath, 1868. oaw-26
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LAUNDRY Orr1or, 40 Jefferson street.
Arrival and Departure of Trains.

MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD.
Arrive. Depart.
New Orleans express, daily. 3:25 Pm. 4:l0 Pm.
Sardis aceom'n, ex. Sunday, 1000 AM. l:50 pm.
Freight. daily. save Sunday, 3:l5 Pm. 5:45 AN.
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
Through mail, daily.......... 2:55 pm. 300 pm.
Cornth and OR. Jurct. &C., - 1927 pm. 1000 AN.
Somerville &C. save Sunday $40 Am. $500 PM.
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE RAILROAD.
Day Express................. 9:15 AN. 700 AM.
Night Express.-.........-.. $3.50 pm. 1880 Pm.
Railroad time is Is minutes faster than city
time. Ticket office, No. 23711 Main street. De-
pot, head Of Main street. rH.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

The market was dull yesterday afternoon,
and closed quiet. Dizziness prevailed this fore
noon, and we omit quotations. .-a
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IMPoRTANT.-If you want CRATES set or
smoking chimneys cured, leave orders at
BOG Main street, or call on
40 J. L. MCALLENY,
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
Omce, NO. I3 Madison street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY.
M H M r H L So
Tuesday Evening, February 25. Is6s

PITTsBURG Coal AND GAS Coke
Brown 4 Jones', Office 247 Second street.
Weighed by County Inspector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

PosToFFIcE RESTAURANT, opposite the
theater. Everything cooked in good
style. Can get meals at SOC each; or call
for all you want, ST., or anything
supplied the market affords. You can
also get good board as cheap as the
chsapest Go and see. 1853
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ROBEsON, sNEED a CO., removed
10 28I Main st, opp. Court square.

ANOTHER VARIETY SHow.-We under.
stand that the concert saloon known as
the Good idea, or p" Canterbury Hall, "
on the southeast corner Of Main aud Mon
roe streets, will soon be reopened by a
company who propose to give regular
performances. In the list of the com
pany We notice the names of Misses
Lizzie LeGrange and Minnie Gray, Mile
Edith and Augusta Lamereaux, and
Messrs Oscar Willis, Johnny Hart and
Charley Gardner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

FL. B. PAcKER-No. Pittsburg coal
No. 1884 Main street.
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FOUN D.

EoUND-A GOLD PEN, AND HOLDER.
L The owner can get the same by calling at
this Office. l5l
EOUND LON MAIN STREET. NEAR
II Beal, a pair of silver-framed Spectacles,
wbjch,the owner can get at this Office. l52
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

WHISKY LABELS on hand and for sale
at this Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

THE SoUrHERS FARxEE, published at
81 Court street, is a beautiful and vslua-
bic paper. Only s. per annum. 1888
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DEEDS, Leases, Bills of Lading, Dray
Tickets, and all kinds Of Blanks for sale
at this Office. I
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N H
N &c H.

ITO HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF r. J.
i Logan. deceased: / viii apply, ~ the
March term Of the County Court Of Shelby
county. for Letters Of Administration on the
estate 81 the said r. J. Logan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

Police SCRIP wanted at Ne. 2O9 Main
street. ftgf fra $50
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NEW Advertise TENTS
36S. tnH sos.
SPICER. ANDERSON & co,
ERKsH ARRIVALS PROM ST. LOUIS,
cincinnati and New York
r. Harrison, Extra and PosteIs Flour,
Lafayette Gold Dust Flour,
sfonewaIl Flour,
Southern star Flour,
Buekwheat Flour,
Hominy. Grtts and
southCaroiina Rice.
Choice Goshen Butter---best in the
market, shaker Preserves. JeI-
lies, all kindss Goddard's Des-
sicated Cocoanuf, Choice Sy-
rup, Louisiana Moiasses.
Davis Star Hams,
Davis Break inst Bacon,
Davis Dried Beef,
Davis Dried Beef'TOngues,
.l Davis Mess Pork (by retain,
Choice Navy Beans.
ENGLISH PICKLES AND SAUCES
Crosse a BlnckweII's Chow-Chow,
Walnuts, Mixed Pickles, White
Onions, etc., Lea d PERKINS,
worcestershire Sauce,
Soyers' Sultana sauce,
London Club Sauce,
m Anchovy Paste,
ETC., ETC., Etc.
Pickles, by the Gallon,
Keg, quarter, half and whole
Barrel. and I'm Glass.
FISH---SmOked Salmon, Smoked Hal
Iibut, Yarmouth BIoateib, Scotch
Herring, Holland Herring,
Mackerel and God Fish;
Also, Preserves of every kind. Canned Fruits
and Vegetables. Sauces, Catsups, Raisins. Cur
rants, Citron. Candied Orange and Lemon
Peel. Dried Peaches, Dried Apples, Nuts of all
kinds. Brandy Fruits. Pure Ground Spices-all
kinds. And general assortment Of Fancy
aad Staple Groceries.
SPIDER, ANDERSON 4 co.,
No. ses Main street.
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VARIETIES THEATER,
Cor. Main and Washington Streets.
CHAs. ii. H. BROOM, Lessee and Proprietor.
An Array of Talent UnequaIed in the
Southwest

Mile. AUGUSTA LAMEREAUX,
Misses HELENE DRVKRE,
LULA WHoRfoN.
Grand Ballet Of Twelve Beautiful Young
Ladies, under the direction OF Mile. AUGUSTA
LAMEREAUX. the Fairy Queen.
JOHNNY HART,
OSCAR WILLIS,
TONY BENTON.
DELAWARE BOYS.
Wanted-20 Ballet Girls.
Admission, 50 cents; Private Boxes. s. 90.
n commences AZ " O'clock
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How to Get Rich!

A CHARMING LITTLE BOOK. on TIE
"A Nsys and Means Of Acquiring Wealth
4 copy 81 this invaluable hand-bOOk. No book
has been rublithoi which routainf % much
sound. practical Advice. Pre-, lifty Cents-
address CHARLES J. FORLONGt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-25

II AND. N10ANDi2MILES NORTHEAST
IL Of Memphis, on Big Creek plank road. in
any quantity from SO 10 800 acres. Of every
quality. field and forest, hill aud bottom. rich
ans poor: hirh and low. every variety. for sale
ID half what has ben offered for H. =.
AsoOYPRESs TIMER sc,essib'e.
Aiso new STEAM MILL, near'y complete.
Also fins TEXAS PLANTATION. on the
deita Of the Trinity: NO. A Houston T. X.
rhis Troperty.
ALDO Feod STOCK Rancho, on the Lavass
river. Texas. for city property.
Appy 20 Sam or Henry Rem bert. Big Greek
o. 20 Steele, 10 Front street. Memphis or S.
q Rembcrt. Raleigh.
1857. SIS. REMBERT.
EOR sALB.-A no. LETTER PRESS.
Al THIS OFFICE. lId-f
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AMusE m e MTS.
NEW MEMPHIS THEATER.

Lessee and Manager, ......"..W. G. THOMPSON.
Stage Manager, ."..........SHIRLEY II. FRANCE.
Treasurer, u. bTE1NKVHL.
Tuesday Evening, February 25, 1865,
of the BLACK CROOK. Beautiful parisian
Ballet Troupe. Brilliant and Gorgeous Scene
~. Music, Dancing, Songs, Duets, Trans
formations. Marches, etc., presenting the
most happy combination ofwonder and de-
light ever witnessed.
MATINEE every Saturday Afternoon. Chill
dren half price,. Doors open at IL o'clock. to
begin at precisely. lal
Prices of Admission: Dress Circle and
Parquette, ST. Orchestra Chairs, 81 So; Family
Circle, Soc; Gallery. Csc.
ass- Doors open at quarter past seven curtain
rises at quarter TO eight.
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NOR SALE
AT $50 THIRD STREET.

Oae fine (all walnut Counter, ono lot fine
bronFed Iron Railing. one dozen fne Cane Bot
tom Chairs, two late style Writing Desks, two
fne Gas Pendants. one Oak Table. Oil Cloth
and Carpet. ......
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WANTS.

WANTED TO TRADE A THOUSAND
w Dollars and an unimproved Lot. situated
streets, for small cottage residence. with from
one 10 four acres Of ground situated near or
outside Of corporate limits and cnnyenient 20
street railroad Address RESIDENr,att this
Office. lazy
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-01-18

H Wait until others advance
your interests and you will wait
lntil they are not worth adyan.
ing.
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70 Take careto be anecOnomist
in prosperity, and there is no fear
of your having to be one in adVer-
slty.
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IL. B. Watkins,

A ttorney and Counselor at Law, Min
II den, La Will practice in the
] 9th and 18th District Courts. Prompt
attention givet to al. legal business en-
trusted TO his care. n23
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70 A sensible correspondent of
the st. Louis Republican makes
an able plea for mean men. Hear
him:
"The good fellow for lover,
the mean manfora husband. The
latter will rob all creation to sup
ply his household, the former will
rob his family to accommodate
his friends. Good fellow, all love:
mean man all business. One takes
his wife to the opera in a fourhorse
carriage, the other rides trium-
phantly i'll street omnibus. The
good fellow never can be cross to
anybody but his wife, for fear Of
making himself unpopular; the
mean man is so sour with all the
rest of the world that he has not
one particle of ill-temper to spare
at home. Mean men seldom gets
''salubrious;' he is too mean. His
wife is never jealous. She knows
all other women hate him, because
he is mean, and she rather likes
it. She laughs and grows fat.
Good fellow drinks; too kind-heart-
ed to refuse and he loves every
body. Good fellows wife paleand
emaciated, decrepit with care and
full of sorrow; mean cuSs'S wife
hale and hearty; fat, red-faced
and weighs a ton. Mean men i'll
office are tyrants; good fellows are
tools. Both are evils, which the
greater? | prefer the tyrant. r
prefer a firm man adhering to one
opinion, than weak man strug-
Cling to catch the opinions of the
million. One may involve a ma
I ton in misery during his term of
Office :; the other will SOW the seeds
of troubles that are inteminable.
Mean men for high stations; for
financiering; for building of en-
pires; for keeping them up after
they are built; for success in all
things. Good fellows for Sabbath
schools; for chief engineers of
sewing societies; for dancing par
ties and billiards. Keep them
away from the funds, for, though
too honest to steal themselves,
they will let everybody else steal.
Keep them ont of office and, if
possible, keep them single. The
other will steal, perhaps, but ho
is too mean to let anybody else
have a chance, and it is easier to
endure one than many"
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70 What volume of biogra-
ply is the graveyard! There
they lay, the blooming and the
beautiful, the strong and active,
all mouldering into dust. The
laughing eye, the noble brow, the
dimpled cheek, the teeth of pearl,
the musical tongue, the brain
creative, and the cunning hand,
all. all are silent in the tomb, and
melting into earth.
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Dr. y. III. GEOrer.

Having permanently located in Bellevue,
II offers his professional services to the
surrounding community. He can be found
Mt his office, at all hours, unless professional
ly engaged v5nf
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Roland Jones.
Jones s. Harris,

A ttorneys and Counselors at Law,
IN Shreveport, La, VIII practice
in the parishes of Caddo, DeSoto and
Bossier, and will attend to cases in the
District, Supreme and Federal Courts.
Office on Market street, near the
Bank. VA n3l
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R. r. Fort.
C.. JTKc Cge9sggNN3a

A ttorney at Law, Bellevue, La.
"A Will attend promptly to all
business entrusted to his care. 9
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BELLEVUE. LA, SATURDAY, JANUARY Is, 1868.

The cultivation of the soil must be
carried on intelligently, and every
agriculturalist must come to learn
the independence of his pursuit.
Year after year you are toiling as
the slave of your merchant, run
ming in debt, ekeing out a wretch
ed existence, and more than all,
raising your children to follow a
life of unrequitted toll and drudg-
cry. 1t is objectionable folly to
keep yourself surrounded by a
crowd OF lazy, capricious negroes
impoverishing yourself to feed
them only to deceive yourself into
the belief that you are making
money and that your neighbors
will think you important because
you make show of large opera
tions. If you have two or three
stout lads they will make YOU
more money in raising fruit, hops,
ground peas etc, by working be-
tween school hours, than any
score Of negroes you will find.
Let our planters open their eyes
on this subject, extend the range
OF their observation, inform them
selves by reading journals and
newspapers, take advantage of
the inventions and information of
others, and our word for it they
will be surprised to find with how
much less hard labor they can
get along, how much more ready
money they can accumulate, and
how much more time will be al
lowed themselves and families for
mental improvement and home
enjoyment. Abandon old preju-
dices and routine ways, and exer-
else your practical common sense
and sound Judgment Little
Rock Ark Gazette.
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H We have no more right
wantonly or carelessly to wound
the mind or heart than to wound
the bodies of our fellow-b beings,
and in many instances the former
is the more cruel of the two.