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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

The second annual report of the Metro
politan Board of Health, which has just
been published, shows that during the
year 1867 the number of marriages eel
ebrated in New York City was l5,026,
and in Brooklyn 1910; and the number
ofbirths registered in New York City was
1869, and in Brooklyn 1878.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

THE citizens of Aiken, S. c., have
called upon Mrs. Preston S. Brooks for
the cane presented her husband in token
of his assault on Sumner, with the intent
to send it to Mrs. Sumner, inscribed !:
"Hit him again"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

The wife of Mack Goodwyn, of Spar
tansburg, South Carolina, disappeared
very mysteriously five years ago. Some
bones were recently discovered buried in
a gulley near Goodwyn's house, which
have been declared by anatomists to be
those of woman. Goodwin has been
arrested
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

PARIS gossip reports Napoleon petu-
liant, and so ill tempered that his minis
ters endeavor to 60 on with public
business without consulting him when it
is possible to avoid it,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23
NOTICE.

r WILL EXCHANGE BUILDING LUM-
II Der r a small stock Of Grocerics, froyi-
fiOns. or Dry Goods-censisiing Of Calicoes'
Domestics, Wool Goods, Hats. Boots and Shoes,
aun Clothing, suitable for a country store.
Three criour yoke Of OXEN wanted.
The lumbe- to be saved n Eddins' mill, in
Memphis. At mouth Of Wolf river. All the
lumber sawed according 10 the order Of pur-
Appiy to ne. at EDnTNs, saw MIL
iqo DEXTER CURTIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

King George, Of Hanover, has given a
large sum to the Papsl sxchequer. In
so doing, he writes, he wishes il 10 be
understood that he is not Catholic, but
Protestant; but be wishes TO uphold,
to the best Of his power. the cause Of
legitimacy, wherever it is asssiled. He
upheld that cause very poorly in his own
case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

GES. GRANT is decidedly opposed to
the new reconstruction bill. Repre-
sentative Orth, of Indiana, said to him
on Saturday night, in the presence of a
large company at Speaker Colfsx's re-
ceptiou, that the House would put the
bill through right away. Grant imme-
iiately replied that he sincerely hoped
not; that he saw no necessity for it, and
that he should be very sorry TO see It pass
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

AN explosion occurred in the confec-
tionery and fireworks establishment of
Messrs. Knable & Schrock, in Pittsburg,
on Saturday, by which Miss Nancy
Campbell and boy named Fred. Ram
sey we're killed, and a.son of Mr.. Schrock
received injuries likely to cause his
death. The premises we're considerably
damaged by FIRE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

GES. HowARD, in view of the rush OF
people Of the eOlOred persuasion and
others to Washington, notifies pastors Of
negro churches aud agents Of the Bureau
that destitutiOn in the capital is already
considerable and is increasing, and asks
them to use al the influence they can ITO
check the immigration. and urge upon
every able-bodied man and woman out Of
employment The necessity Of seeking
homes in other places"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

Mr. Il. ArHoES, of Biddeford, Me-, has
lost his wife and two children-all his
family-within fourteen days, of Dip
liberia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

Mr.. BIGELow has wholly disposed of
his interest in the New York Ecening
Post, and does not contemplate return
ing again to journalism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, has an opera
house nearly finished, which will seat
nearly two thousand persons, and cost
$4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

The eternal truth of the maxim that
whom the gods intend to destroy are first
made mad, is lost as an example. The
lesson so recently, and with such terrible
effect, taught the rebels, proves of no
value to the Radicals. They blindly per-
sist in course which is sure to over
whelm them. The measures kindred to
these now being perfected in Congress
cost the Republican party its ascendency
in six free States. And yet, blind and
reckless, Congress learns nothing of what
is evident to all intelligent observers.
This utter delusion can only be explained
upon the principle that madness pre-
cedes destruction"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

THIS announcement appears in Bos-
ton shop window: "Charles Dickens
reduced to 10 cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

IN TEN AND TWELVE MILES OF NRN-
/ phie. Of every quality. ard y ary quantity,
from 500 80. even 500 acres. timbercd and
e cared. for sale and rent both !; als1. new steam
Eill. nearly comrlete; good locafion also,
Crp1cs1 timber accessible. Apply a. lec Prgut
street, MemFhis. or q hcmbertcn. twelve
miller north oi city, on Biz Creek Plank kead. +.
l0-isls S. 5. REMBEkT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

BALpY" SMITH is addressed as His
Excellency," by the new Captain Gene
raj of Cuba"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

A. T. STEWART sold $4,000 worth Of
goods on New Years eve.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

The Chicago Times has come ou
squarely for Pendleton for President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

MRS. +. POPE, PRINCIPAL. POPLAR
begins February "a, isos. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23

PRIZE No. I.--The celebrated RALEIGH
MINERAL SPRINGS, situated on the con-
fines Of Raleigh, late county seat of Shelby
county, Tenn. nine miles northeast Of Mem
phis, and two miles from Wells station, on
the Memphis and Louisville railroad. These
Springs are six in number. Of various mineral
and medicinal qualities. and are visited every
Summer by thousands Of seekers of health and
pleasure. from all quarters Of the country:
They are within a few steps of the village OF
Raleigh. in a beautiful valley, and also within
q few hundred feet of Wolf river. which wind
around the base of the eminence on which the
village OF Raleigh is situated, and empties into
the" Father Of Waters" at Memphis. Nume-
rous remarkable cures Of various diseases have
been experienced by sojourners at this health
inspiring retreat, and the present proprietor.
Col. j. M. Coleman, can produce hundreds of
certificates of cures in cases which had been
entirely given over by medical skill. Tho
ground surrounding the Springs, and in fact
the entire village of Raleigh, rises to an emf
nence Of pure air, and is as remarkable for its
health fumes rs beauty Of location. The
Springs are in fne order, mover failing. and are
designated as follows:
Marble Spring,
Box Spring,
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Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OLA DEED OF TRUST,
~, 1867, by j. T. Gillian. to secure the 2 y
ment Of a certain nete the elm mentioned, for
SI,7e9 23 said note given in favor Of I. Q.
Bridgforth executor and guardian of l. B;
deed is on record. in the Probate Clerks Office,
Of DeSoto county, Miss, in book No. 2, pages
27l and 272 of ihe records Of deeds Of trust.
mortgages and contracts. will on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-23
saturday. the esth OF January, Ises,

between the hours of A. N. and 4o'clock P. NJ,
on the premises. sell at pubic outcry, to the
highest bidder for CASH, the following described
property, to-wit; One hundred and twenty
acres Of land Off Of the east side of the north
east quarter of section (2O) twenty. township
(2l two. range (6) SIX west; also, fifty acres OF
the western part of the northwest quarter OF
section (2l) twenty-one, township (2) two. range
FIVE Mules, mentioned in the same Instrument.
The title TO the property is believed to be per
feet but will convey only as trustee.
d. W. BRISTOL. Trustee;
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NOTICE.--Pcrsons ordering Certificates by
mail can send grcenbacks 10 the amount ef i've
dollars in registered letters. aod postoihce OF
other drafts. payable 70 our order Tor larger
amounts. At our risk. with addrcss OF town,
county and State carefully written.
All orders for certificates. and communiea-
tons should be addr.sssd 20
r. ". Rocket.
linancial Scereiary,
At Ph9ni1 Mutual ms Co. Bethel Block, 80
Main street Meunhi. Tenn. ll0I
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References

c. P. Chamberlain 4 Co.. B. Loeweustein 4
Bros. Rice. Stix A Co., B. Babb. q. Falls, L.
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$4,000 IN PREMIUMS
NUMBER OF PRIZES. e5
CERTIFICATES, SO EACH
A Fortune or a Homestead for 50
Capital Prize Valued at $4,000 .

Which amount has recently been offered 70
the Springs and Grounds Immediately sur
rounding.
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Box Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
sulphur Spring,
FreestOne Spring


Tho place has never been visited by epidemic
ofany kind, and peculiarly characteristic ofits
healthfulness Is the longevity of the inhabi-
tants. the Oldest citizens of Shelby county
are residents of Raleigh.
The Springs are as much resorte1 to by plea
sure-seekers as by invalids, owing 70 beauty Of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
attractions. Connected with the Springs are q
Pavilion, Ladies' Bowling Alley. Rustic Ar
bors, Rending Saloon, Gents Bowling Alley.
Saloon, Billiard Room, GymBasiums. Refresh
ment Tables. etc.. while Wolf river affords ex-
cellent Boating aud Fishing.
The ground accompanying the Springs. in
the above scheme and included in the First
Prize. is fifteen acres in extent. overlooking the
valley, and affords. in addition to a magnificent
site for q grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park, promenades, etc.
| An analy sis of the several Springs. by distin-
guished medical men, shows that they are un-
surpassed in mineral and curative properties
by any in the United States. THERE'S no rea-
son then why Raleigh should not become as
famous as Saratoga. Sharon or Lei anon, and
as largely Pat,on,Sed theeas h;s 0ny capital
charter is before the State Legislature for
the Incorporation of the Springs. and a move
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
rail communication with Memphis.
For this prize. $4,000 was recently offered.
which was declined. in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.--The elegant COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AND LOT RESIDENCE
Il
the Springs. The house is in first class order,
contains ten rooms, and is beautifully emtow-
cred in shrubbery. The lot is well fenced and
ornamented with fine shade and fruit trees,
and affords all necessary outhouses. cisterns,
etc. II is midway between the village and
Spring Valley. on the main promenade. Val
ue, $1,000.
PRIZE No. s.--0NE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. TO 25.--TWENTY- TWO
COTTAGE LOTS, valued az $3.50 each. These
lots are portion of the village of Raleigh. de-
lightfully situated, all fronting on thorough
fares, and will be drawn with the understand
ing that the winners shall have free access at
all times to the Springs and belongings.
Details of the Drawing.
Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting the certificates issued. will be placed
in one wheel, and the same number OF blanks,
including twenty five inscrib ed with the names
Of the premiums, will be placed in another.
From these wheels tickets will be drawn at the
same time, and the number drawn will take the
premium drawn simultaneously.
All moneys received upon the sale OF these
shares will be placed in the German National
Bank Of Memphis. and will remain there TO the
credit Of the Association until the drawiKg
takes place.
References:
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TRNNESSEE THURSDAY EVENING" JANUARY 2a 1868 NO. 22

inserted in il, indeed, to meet his case.
But the discussion has made it clear that
the law cannot be defended upon general
principles To compel President to
retain in his cabinet man with whom
friendly or respectful relations are i'm
possible, every body feels to be an out.
rage. Having had its way and protected
Mr.. Stanton, the Senate would do well TO
repeal at once the provision made for
his case, in behalf Of which as perma-
nent rule not a word can be said.
The proposition to get rid OF General
Hancock by the indirect and cowardly
dodge Of reducing the number Of Major
Generals, is Of piece with the scheme
for preventing decision against the
constitutonaliiy OF reconstruction by
hampering the Supreme Court. They
both illustrate our theme, and show how
one wrong act makes another necessary,
and so legislation inevitably goes from
bad to worse. There is yet hope that the
Senate will arrest these measures. The
same party exigency which makes the
two-thirds rule necessary for the Su-
preme Court may soon require that the
Court shall be forbidden 10 pronounce
any act Of Congress Unconstitutional,
even if unanimous in that opinion. There
is absolutely no stopping place in legisla-
ton Of this kind The descent to hell is
easy, to be sure; but how are we to get
back, if we ever wish to stand again on
terra frma7 General Grant can carry
a pretty heavy load for us, but there are
weights that even he cannot lift, and
CULTS too broad even for him to cross. A
step too far may make return impossible
From the Times. January ISL
The Republican party is pressing is
sues into the Presidential canvass which
will insure its defeat. 1t can not safely
wage a war upon the Supreme Court, in
the present temper of the public mind,
even with the help Of the negro vote
which it aims to secure by its action.
From the Commercial Advertiser. Jan. l5.]
Valueless will be the
devoted services and signal triumphs of
our army aud navy, if our statesmen
fail or falter in performing their share of
the great work. And are they not fail
iug2 Are not the great questions of
finance and currency overlaid2 Is not
the reunion of the States and the return
of the Southern people to their accus-
! toned pursuits made subordinate to the
question of negro suffrage2 Has not all
the legislation of Congress- for nearly
three years had direct reference to the
Presidential election2 And now, at this
present moment, is not Congress using
all its great power to give the control of
the Presidential election to green negroes
who are confessedly Ignorant of means
by which suffrage is expressed p
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-13
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NEVADA, O., Aug. 10. 1868,

NEVADA, w., Aug. lO, 1868.
Editor Pioneer-Since my last COM
munication. have taken short ex-
cursion through parts of Huron and
Richland counties. So far as nv OBJ
servation extended, the wheat and oat
crops were mostly gathered, and were
very good, excepting in some sections
where the grasshoppers were numerous,
and have seriously injured the oat crop !;
so much so that some whole fields will
not be cut at all. In some portions of
these counties they appear to have suf-
fered more from drouth, than in this
section, and the corn crop will be con-
siderably short in consequence but the
recent rains have improved it very
much.
The town improvements are progress
ing finely. Messrs. Ballet 6 Masky
have commenced laying brick on their
block, and the walls are going up rap
idly. The spire ON the M. E. Church is
completed, and it makes a fine appear
ance. The whole building, when fin
ished, will compare favorably with any
other church edifice in the county
The roof timbers of the Advent Church
are to their places, and the workmen
are preparing to roof the building. This
Will also be a very fine structure. The
firm of Miller, Gray & Co. have dis
solved partnership. The new firm of
Miller d. Mclean have taken possession
of their new rooms, just north of Leith's
store, where they have fine assortment
of eastern made boots and shoes, and
are prepared to manufacture to order
to suit customers. Mr.. Gray is still
conducting at the old stand, and offer
ing good bargains. Considerable
change has also been made in the Mill
Company: b. Pease, OF Eden town.
Judge Leith and son, and has taken pos
session. .s s
Politics is receiving but little attep-
tion here as yet, but | presume there
will be the greater interest by and by
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-13
NOTICE.

s JOHN GEBHART and ELIZABETH
GEBHART, whose residence is unkn ,wn
willtake notice that John p. Naus, and
Mary Ann .Naus. ofthe County of Hancock
and State Of Ohio, did on or aboutthe 7th
day.of July, A. D. 1868 file their petition
in the Court of Common Pleas, withia and
for the county of Wyandot in said State of
Ohio, against the said John Gethart and
Elizabeth Gebhart, setting forth that the
said John Geblart and Elizabeth Gebhar5,
gave mortgage to Mary Ann Kitch on
part Of the south heast quarter of sec, No. 81,
township three, south range ~ east. in til c
County of Wyandot to secure the payne Mt
OF $500. according to certain notes referred
to in said mortgage; aud praying that the
said John Gebhart and Elizabeth Gebhart,
may pay i'd sums now claimed to be due
with interest, or that said premises may te
sold to pay the same and the said John
Gcbhart and Elizabeth Gebhart are noti-
fled that they are required TO appear and
answer said petition on or before the third
Saturday after the Goth day of August next
'.1,.ra 7s JOHN P. NAUS, and
- - MARY ANN NAUS.
Dated July Z, A. D.. le65.-6t
By GnIsEiL &y KAIL. their Attorneys.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-13
Communicated. I
First Book of Chronicles.
CHAPTER, II.

/ l. Now it came to pass in the days of
Andy the First, who succeeded to the
throne of the empire, that one William,
surnamed Fiddling Bill, was called by,
the voice Of the people to be one of the
counsellors of the nation.
2. And Bill, the Fiddler, found favor
in the eyes of the king, and SO it pleased
him to grant his request.
3. For in the land of Uncle Sam there
were profitable offices, after which the
people yearned, as the hart panteth
after the water brooks, even so the
hearts of many pant after some sim
ecure; so that the good will of Billy,
the ruler, was muchly esteemed.
4. Now, it came to pass in those days,
that in the land of the Wyandots, there
dwelt a man who earnestly desired to
become Auditor of the county. and who
in accordance with the custom of the
people, announced himself as candi-
date for nomination.
5. But at the primary election, one
Jonathan, who had found favor in the
eyes Of the people, and been once ele-
waited to an high office, was again by
the unanimous vote of the party, called
to the field in the pending canvass.
6. Now, when the result of the lot
was made known, James was exceed
ingly wrOth, so much so that he cursed
very profanely the leaders of the party,
and damned them to the lowest pit.
Z. And one Robert, a cousin of James,
hearing of the decentralization of James.
his relative, took him privately away,
and labored with him, earnestly, pray
ing him with TEARS in his eyes, to be
reconciled to the decision of the ballot.
and to cease speaking so Of the party
| leaders.
put Ta,ooc booap,o tbo ,,,oro ox-
ceeding fierce, even to the rending OF
his neither garment.
8. And James called God to witness
his vow of eternal hate against the
clique who rule the court house.
/ 10. And he severally gave them nick
names by which, in his recorded oath
they should ever after be known.
IL. And Robert left him, sorely per
picked at his obduracy, and warned
him of the wrath to come in conse-
quence of his rebellious course.
y. And straightway it was noised
abroad that James, who had rallied Oh
many occasions the railway forces, was
disaffected with the party, and in mer-
cy for him the Abbs. held anight watch
over him.
| 13. And when the report came to the
ears of the head center, Henry, the higl
priest, the whole city near his quarters
was in an uproar.
IA. And the Copperheads lifted uI
their voices and cried for vengeance
upon the renegade candidate, and they
put the mark OF Cain upon him, so that
! wherever he went the faithful of the
tribes might know him.
| .il5. Now, in that city dwelt one Hen
| ry, high priest Of the people, who haC
found favor with the heads OF the ma.
tion, and whose influence was great il
all that land. a2S e5-.3-4
is. But James, the disappointed, hat
4 ed Henry, the high priest, and de
nounced him to the people, and calico
! him all manner of names, ascribing tt
him and his "Switzer-case cheese
| friends the cause of his defeat. Ant
there was strife between them.