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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-30
Has Hever Denied 1t.

Some of the Radical papers having
ventured to deny that Gen. Grant, in
1861, said: If the government designs
using its soldiers to execute the pur-
poses Of the Abolitionists, I pledge you
my word as q soldier that win carry
my sword 10 the other side, and cast my
lot with that people," the Cleveland
PlaindeGler replies:
Gen. Grant did not use the language
attributed to him, in the summer Of 1861,
al Mexico, on the North Missouri rail-
read, while in command Of that post, as
Colonel Of the Twenty first Illinois regi-
msnt Of infantry, not in a speech, for
be cannot make q speech, but in conver-
sation with number Of prominent
Union men Of that locality; and Il vas
used BY them to induce men who were
disposed 10 aid the rebels to act with the
Union men. This has been substantiaied
by the nfidavifs Of the most respectable
men Of the Union party Of that section
Of the country; and Gen. Grant never
has nor ever vii deny IL
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Another Rape by Negroes.
tha MeMinnvitle New FRA


Three negro men committed rape
upon the body of white woman, four
miles from Tnllahoma, on last Sunday.
Two of them have been captured and
lodged in Jail at Manchester; the other
is still at large. s.a rrr
We purposely refrain from giving pub
licity to the numerous outrages of this
kind being perpetrsted by the negroes all
over the country, believing that no good
to the negro race could result from such
publicity; and, at the same time, hoping
that the negroes themselves would punish
these vile wretches with swift justice.
Oar hopes in this regard have vanished.
The murder by negroes of fyoung Ezell, in
Williamson county, because be had the
manliness to kill the ravisher Of his sis
ter, speaks for them that they not only
intend to continue this fiendish rayishing
of white women, but that they are de-
termined to escape punishment through
the hardness of the civil law and the
Ienisncy of officials. We would warn the
negroes to desist from such outrsges, and
make good and moral citizens, or tcar
of races is much nearer than even the
most anxious anticipates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-30
Call for Military Aid.

When the sitting Legislature assembled
for organization, the pampered and
spoiled creatures of despotism who con-
stituted its majority turned, with not un-
expected insolence, to heap insult and
indignity upon the military authority to
whose instrumentality they owed what
ever eminence and power Of their own
they could boast Wills they were then
swaggering in affected independence of
federal protection, the Crescent took oc-
casion to say that they would be plunged
into dismay and despair if they should
be, in fact, as well as in theory, left to
take care of ofthemselves by the entire and
final withdrawal of military interference
on the part Of the federal government
This remark was met by carpet bag
scribblers with ribald jests and sHeers
perfectly appropriate to their vocation.
But its prophetic truth is already attested
by the carpet-bag leaders in the legisla-
turs. Even thus early their fears have
got the better Of their arrogance, and
they are now seen praying for aid from
the military authority with an abjectness
quite in keeping with the insolent swag-
ger with which they but recently treated
It l1a-ll
The Joint resolution, passed day before
yesterday, requesting the General of the
Armies to furnish troops for the preser-
vation Of peace and order in this State,
is simply petition that the people of the
State shall again, for the benest Of car
et.baggery, be put under the military
duress which attended the execution OF
the reconstruction actE While the au-
thors Of this resolution pretend to con-
slider reconstruction an accomplished
fact, while they pretend TO represent the
people Of the State and 10 belong 10 q
civil government which is in itself com
plete and self-sus.aining, the resolution
is, both in form and general purport, a
scsndalous contradiction Of all these pre-
lenses. For il not only confesses the in
trinsic impoteney Of the present State
Government BY appealing for help to
federal power. but Il calls for this help At
the hands Of Ger. Grant, just as though
be we're still, by express authorization Of
the reconsiruction acts, experimenting
the enforcement Of those scts-Nese Or
lsaas Cresceat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-30
The Scene in Congress When the Carpet
t Bagger Spoke.

Dagger opok6.
Ourtelegrams of yesterday alluded to
this scene. The National Inteiligencer
makes the following reference to it:
The most amusing speech Of the day,
however, was made by Mr.. Devices, a
North Carolina carpet.bagger. He was
red in the face, small in stature, bobbed
his head vigorously (like pendulun)
backwards and forwards, and showed a
contempt for Lindley Murray only equal
to his solicitude for arms and loyalty.
Judge Woodward inqnired of the carpet.
bagger if the bogus governments could
be maintained otherwise than by the
point of the bayonet." Certainly
responded the carpet-baggsr, "if you
will only give them the arms" " Them
guns is still in the hands of the rebels"
he referred touchingly to the idea Of
"tramling out us carpet baggers," thus
fully acknowledging his moral status.
One of the Radical members seeing how
badly this individual was making out,
to the great edifcation of the ungodly,
inquired if their bogus governments now
had any arms" Delighted to be thus
the gentleman responded,
on the spot, that "they had not one sim
gle, solitary pocket pistol.
Mr.. Brooks, of New York, clapped his
hands in applause of this carpet-bagger's
speech. The Democrats enjoyed the
affair in high degree. He answered
their questions just as they desired them
When, however. be was asked
by Mr.. Ross whether the Radicals could
carry the elections if they were not sup
piled with arms, another Radical inter-
posed and prevented the reply, which
might otherwise have been drawn from
Dispatch. r...
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-30

contest is decided. Gentlemen might as
we'll confess the truth Of the case. There
is no necessity for any protestations or
denials 10 conceal the real purpose for
the maintenance Of the Freedmen's Blu.
reau, the standing army, and the enforce.
ment Of the Reconstruction acts. 1t all
resolves itself into question Of party
political power, and nothing else.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-30
A Dismal cave and its Fearful Develop
meuts.

! A gentleman from the neighborhood Of
Carthage, Tennessee, gives US some par.
ticulars connected with the recent dis
covery of robbers cave on the river
bank few miles distant from that place
which have not been hitherto published.
He ssys tho discovery was first made BY
a party Of small boys, who were bathing
or fishing on the bank OF the river oppo-
posite the cave. Their attention was at
tracied by seeing baskets lowered BY
means OF ropes from the rocks above.
When they observed this, the children con.
cealed themselves and patiently watched
for further developments. The baskets
continued to ascend and descend, and
finally when night was nearly come,
suspicious looking man came out Of the
cave, got into one Of the baskets, and was
drawn to the top Of the precipice. That
night the boys impaired this information
to zen in the neighborhood, and early
the next morning the place was besieged
by persons, anxious 70 learn something
further about this most extraordinary
place. Most ofthese persons were armed,
and ready for any sort Of wild adventure.
Upon, removing pile Of old logs, o large
opening in the rocks was discovered, and
into this place party Of the men at once
yentured TO 20, while others remained
outside on watch. Those who went in
found that the opening led into an
immense cave, the existence OF
which nothing was previously known
BY honest people in that To-
cality. This cavern the men explored
but a short distance until they came to q
point which had evidently been used as q
human habitation, and, horrible as it may
seem, was still the home of human
creature. After finding few articles Of
clothing, some washing utensils,a "a couple
Of fine bed quilts, mattress and three
or four old guns, they were startled by
the groans of human voice coming
from dark recess in the cavern.
The men, determined upon sitting the
mystery to its very bottom, went with a
light in the direction of the sound, and
whe can imagine their horror upon find-
log the emaciated and almost lifeless form
OF man stretched upon heap Of straw
and securely tied with ropes. he was
Immediately taken from his terrible
prison house, and conveyed to the resi-
dence of Mr.. Owen Long, three miles
distant from the cave, where he was at
once provided with medical attention
and the nourishments his condition re-
quired. As yet il has not been possible
to get from him the awful secret of his
grave. like prison house. He speaks but
little, and appears to be either unable or
unwilling to give any further account
than is above furnished. Other develop.
ments are anxiously looked for, and when
received shall be speedily laid before our
readers. .-Nashuilie Gazette.
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BUSINESS HoysEs.-
Pure, Fresh Drugs.
j. w. FALLS a. Co.,


IsI Maln, bet. Union and oayose 3
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BLANK BOOKS
MEMPHIS d CHARLESTON r. h.
xs1.a,. sTE5s.sZs.Dss5's qs.s Ss,S oysrcs. z =,

MrxPHIs. TESs.. July 10. iss.
N0TIcR-oN AND AFTRR Tue fsrE
~ inst. travel 70 the SpIings on the line IL
the Memphis 4 Charleston X. r. vii Be
CHARGE at full passenger rates.
The fact Of local busintss travel On The rpad
having taken advantare Of the pririlers er-
tended 70 visitors % the Springs. prompts the
Withdrawal ef privileEe GRANTED IN putlicaiica
Of ~ July. ". j. kOrS.
nc General suroriniendnnL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-30
Notice Of Dissolution.

T'HE REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIP
II herstofore eKisting between KENNY A
PORTER Is dissolved from the st q luly last
ID. @. KENNY,
I'D J. 3. PORTER.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-04-01
j. j Baker

AT the sign of the Golden Mortar, No. Brick
Range, Anderson C. II S. c., has on hand COM
plete and thorough supply of choice
Drugs, Medicines Chemicals,
Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Varn:shsS
Dye Stufs, &C., &C.,
Which he respectfully invites customers, friends
and the public generally. to examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Gail and sec, and with COM
plete assortment, and low figures, you can save
time and money by buying here.
Jan 22, 1868 81
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Ygn1ental.

MARRIED, at the Benson House, on 9, Thursday
rrorn;ne. March 26th, by Rev. W. E. Walters, MIR;
EDWIN +. KzEsE and Miss MoLLtE E. COCHRAN all
Of this village.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-04-01
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINE
In NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

James ". Harrison and John b. Benson, Ezecu-
tors VS.. John T. Sloan, and Eliza his wife, Da-
vid B. Sloan, Admir-, ct al.-BNl 10 Marshal As
sets, Iannction &c.
BY virtue of u Decretal Order from the Court of
Equity, it is
Ordered, That the Defendant, C. L. Galard,
and all other creditors of the tesiator. E. Berry
Benson. are hereby enjoined and restrained from
instituting or prosecuting suits at law against the
Complanants. James W. Harrison and John B.
Benson, in their representative character as Exec
utors, or against the said James W. Harrison as
surety for the said E. B. Benson. deceased.
1t is further Ordered, That all persons claim
ing to be creditors Of the Testator f. b. Benson,
decd. do come in md prove their demands before
the Commissioner of this Court on or by the Twcn-
teth day of April next, under pain of being barred
of any benefit under The Decree which may be pro-
cured in this case.
W VI. HUMPHREYS, c.z.AD.
Commissioners Office,
February 10, 1868. $40
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-04-01
Tbs Markets.

AueusrA, March 2s-Cotton market frmer i;
sales 4sO-middling held Mt 25.
CHARLESTON, March 28.-Gotton active aau
advanced 1c.; sales 800 bales-m'daing Io5'
c;teS1 10 1c better: sales 12 900 bales at 263 to
27-closing quiet-no buyers over 262.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-04-01
obituary.

COL. JAMES F. WYATT breathed his last on
the 10th inst, at 10 o'clock and 45 minutes a. m.
For nine weeks he had been painfully and un-
ceasipely afflicted, during which time he had the
constant attention of two practical physicians,
we'll as the unwearying vigilance OF devotea
family, joined with the urcessing attention OF Aino
aeiphbors, but all in vain. He is gone.
On wednesday, l1th, his remains were carried
into Pisqah Church, where he held membership,
and ut 8 o'clock p. m. funeral sermon was oeiiV-
cred by Eev. T. r. Gary, from the text II, II,
man die shall he live again." job IA: II. The
hermon was earnest and appropriate. ana iisteneo
to by q large congregation of weeping relatives
friends and neighbors and II sestarlan preJuas;e
e,ists it seemed to have been left behind on tins
nccasion, for Bapists, Methodists and Presoyteri-
ans all seemed by their department to say-"we
have Inst n BROTHER The religious services were
ronc,nded by o few words of exhortation and klnd
cheer to the bereaved family, by Rev. D. NJ. fick-
ems. and prayer by Rev. e. Carpenter anu tnen
the corpse was consigned to the grave IN 'ne ouly
80 r,onnd near by. there to rest until the last,
lond trump shall announce that Time shall De no
longer. o.,.,,
Tins passed away one of Carolins's noblest
.sons in his 9Th year. He was born May /, 1871.
Married in early life, and commenced career OF
nscfulness which terminated only with his life.
In politics he was an appreclatlve voter-ih 'ne
military he delighted, and early commenced vol
unteer career, working up through the various
GRADES of promotion until he honored the old 4th
Regiment by being its Colonel. Afterwards, when
he had become too aged 10 endure the hardships OF
active field duty, he took the Colonecy OF the 4za
Regiment while younger patriots went 1ortn 10
battle for the sunny South. This position he heid
until our militia system became extinct:
But the best remains to be told he was mol
-only a patriot, and a gentleman, but Chris,
s;on for s.The tree shall he known by ITS fruit.
Th. hungry went not from his door empty the
,;ck found him at their bedside; those in grief hau
his sympathy; they that we're at variance fo1na
IN him n peace-muker. But the Judgment Day
will ooen the book and there the fruit will be seen
He Wondered we'll before he acted; for though
strictly moral, he never joined The Christian ehurch
nnti, 1850. when he united with the Baptist Church
at Pisgah. where he Jealous and attentive
member. ard an officer in the church to the time
FuIlv conscious of his approaching dissolution.
he set his house in order Not only did he bear
his afiiction with Christian fortitude, but looked
forward to the future welfare OF his bosom COM
panion, and those over whom God had given MN,
charge and having flushed his course he folded
his hands over his heart, and passed away without
!, struggle. A community feels sensibiy the loss;
but if our loss be his eternal gan then let us dry
mn our tears, and pray that We, too, may die the
death Of The Christian. ,r,, -.
IL
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sHERIFF's SALE.


BY virtue of writs of Fiera Facias TO me directed,
will exposc 10 sale on Saleduy next, ut Anderson
C. H., the following tracts of land and personal
property, to wit;
One Tract of Land, containing 400 acres, more
or less, on waters of Rocky River, bounded oy
lands of wm NJ. Archer, Sam'l. Brown and others,
levied on rs the property of Mrs L. Norris, at the
suit of John B. Watson & Co.
One Tract of Land. containing $50 acres, more
or less on waters of Generostce creek ADJOINING
lands of the Estate of Charles IIaynie, decd, Mrs
Jefferson and others, levied on as the property OF
Samuel G. Earle. at the suit of VIM. Whalcy.
Also, on Tuesday after saleday. at the residence
of the Defendant, near Moffattsvile, 100 bushels
corn, 1900 bundles fodder, pen shucks. II BUSH
peas 1900 lbs of cotton in the seed. I bales cot
iion levied on as the property of James b. Burriss
nj the suit of Daniel W. Jones.
The Exemptions allowed by Military Order will
be reserved.
Terms Cash. VI. Mculh hlN' Bad.
March Q, 1865 81
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PEgOTOGgsAPRHsss

Taken in various styles, and fitted up in work
manlike manner. Having recently received the
latest improvements, am now prepared to furnish
from the small medallion to the life-size Portrait,
more perfect than was ever taken in the country
before, and equal to the best taken in the world.
Let your habiliments be dark, and l insure you q
gem of Picture, at moderate price.
Call at &C. V. BORSTEL'S
Jowelry Store, No. Brick Ranges
January 8, 1888 81
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Copartnership Notice.

THE undersigned have formed q copartnershlpp
in the mercantile business. under the name anu
style of DOBBINS & SHELTON. -,
j. D. M. DOBBlNS,
j. w. B. SHELTON.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-04-01
FAMILY GROCERIES,

WE will keep constantly on hand eve
rything usually kept in a FAMlEY GRO
Gerry, such rs
Sugar, Coffee,
Salt, Bacon, Candles,
Boots and Shoes-large lot,
Soda, Copperas, Pepper,
Sifters, Brooms, Rope,
Brades' Best Hoes,
Trace Chains,
Tea Kettles, Boilers,
Rakes, Pad Locks,
Knives and Forks,
Pocket Knives, Razors,
Cotton Cards, Scissors,
Shears, Shot, Lead,
Dishes, Cups and Saucers,
Plates, Bowls, Pitchers,
Sugar Dishes, Tumblers,
Goblets, Castors,
Pepper Boxes, Salt Stands,
Molasses Pitchers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-19
DUBLIC SALE.

By virtue Of decree of the Circuit
Court of Prince William county, pronounced
on the 18th day Of October, 1866, in the suit OF
Latshaw vs.. Miner, the undersigned who was
appointed special commissioner for that pur-
pose, will on MONDAY, the 7th day of Decem-
ber 1863 that being Court day, at the front
door of the Court House Of said county. sell al
public auction TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
adjoining each other one containing 7O5 acre.
l rood, 28s poles andshas on it a comfortable
dwelling house the other contains ~ acres,
roods, q poles.
These tracts of land are situated in Prince
William county on the Telegraph road from
Dumfries to Fredericksburg, about two miles
from the former place They are well timber,
ed and watered, and are considered very good
land, and are within two miles Of naylgab.e
water
TERMS OF SALE-One fourth of the pur-
chase money to BIO paid in cash on day OF sale
and the residue in three equal instruments Of
six. twelve and eighteen montbs-the deferred
payments to bear Interest from day Of SALE and
TO be secured by bonds with approved persona
security The title to be retained and the Land
subject to Il resale, under order of the Court,
and ten per cent. of the purchase money for
feited, in case the rms are not complied with
EPPA HUNTON,
Pr. Vim. CO.nov 4-eots Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-19
A VIRGINIA HOUSE" OF 45 YEARS
n STANDING.
EARTHEN WARE. CHINA, AND GLASS
WARE.

&. j. MILLER has just receil ed and opened
his full FALL SUPPLY of ali articles in his
lpe which need not be enumerated, but which
comprises All assortment, equal to any. in style,
quality and price, that can be found In any
other market.
He would respectfully ask country merchants
and others to examine his stock and prices, IN
the confident belief that he can furnish goods
at prices that will render it unnecessary to go
beyond the limits of the Commonwealth for
EARTHEN WARE.
CHINA, AND GLASSWARE.
In addition to such goods, he is prepared TO
furnish best FRENCH WINDOW GLASS, of
any size, by the box or otherwise; PUTTY, in
bladders or in cans; SELF-SEALING JARS
for canning fruit, GLASS or Stonewsre) Kero-
sene Lamps, Chimnies, SC.
Plated and Britannia Casters, a handsome
variety Plain White, Gilt Band and Decora-
ted Tea Sets. Fancy Cofaes, Mugs and Vases
of French China Mantel Ornaments and Fan
CIV Ware. In short probably greater variety
of goods than can usually be found in such an
establishment in larger cities.
Fail not to call and satisfy yourselves that
such are the facts.
TO our old friends in the Valley" and the
raeions round about and to those beyond the
mountains, we will give friendly greeting
sep 14-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-19

The LONG BRIDGE. --Gen. Michler, Supt. OF
Public Buildings and Grounds, in Washington
in his annual report, says: "The Long Bridge
was placed in as good condition as the
small amount appropriated would ADMIT, but
is constantly getting out of order, The north
draw has been replaced by much lighter one,
and the south draw been entirely overhauled.
Owing to the worthless condition OF the bridge,
it will require annual appropriations to keep
bridge be erected. In the opinion Of engineers
the present site of the bridge does not possess
any particular advantage, except that it affords
more direct communication between Washing
ton and the Virginia shore on the contrary,
from its extreme length, it possesses very great
disadvantages, and all agree that the causeway
should be removed in the case OF the building
of new BRIDGE
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DRINCE WILLIAM LAND.

BY virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Prince William county, entered on the 18th
day OF May, 1868, in three several suits in chan
Gerry therein pending in the name of Francis
A. Z. Davis against Clara McNair and others ;
and William Earnest against the same and
John n. Tolson against the same; the under
signed, Commissioners, will sell, before the
front door Of the Court House Of said county.
on MONDAY, December 7, 1868, that being
Court day, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, TRACT OF LAND, containing about
SEVENTY ACRES, binding on the Potomac
another TRACT OF TWO HUN DRIED AND
NINE ETY. EIGHT ACRES, binding on the Old
stage road leading from Alexandria TO Frcder-
icksburg and Al undivided third of another
TRACT of about ONE HUNDRED AND
Twenty FIVE ACRES, binding on Chop.
pawomsic Creek, on the following
TERMS, to wit:-Tcn per cent OF the pur-
chase money cash, ard the residue on a credit
of one and two years, with interest from day et
sale; the deferred payments to be secured by
bond, with personal security and ~ further
security therefor the title is TO be retained until
the LAST payment is made and in The event OF
the purchasers failing to comply with the terms
of sale the ten per cent to be forfeited, and the
land resold 1T his costs.
These tracts Of land are covered with Taua-
BILE wood and timber, and are parts OF the we'll
known "Evansport tract. .,,.
GEORGE w BRENT.
CBAS. w. WATTLkS.
AYLRTT NICOLL
Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-19

TIE READING, last night, of Sheridan S
comedy Of the ''Sehoo for Scandal" by Prot.
Sehart, was one Of the rarest treats enjoyed
Tan Alexandria audience for some time
There was large number present, the Assem-
Ny Rooms being well filed with ladies
ald gentlemen, who fully appreciated and
highly enjoyed the entertainment. Prof. 5.
saclear and fluent elccutionist, 6ue delinea-
@t and possesses voice and phisiognomy most
admirably adapted to his profession. His rem
uerlng' Of tie different characters In the
comedy, last night, was very skilliul'y done,
giving point to the wit, and bringing out the
oest parts with fine effect Tonight he reads
olakespeare's Twelfth Night" which will
u0uotless draw full house, judging from the
ueat satisfaction manifested last night by those
Who we're present.