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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20
A Hundred Years Ago.

The following pithy description Of
young bellies and beaux OF century ago
will compare not unfavorably with their
counterpart of the present day, who
may be seen perambulating our princi.
pal thoroughfares from morning till
night. As this description is, however,
more applicable to bridal occasion, II
will not suit the present fashions 10 every
particular. To begin with the lady. Her
locks were strained upward over an inn
mense cushion that set like an incubus
upon her head, aud pastered over with
pomatum, and then sprinkled with a
shower of white powder. The hight Of
this tower was somewhat over a foot.
One single white rosebud lay on its top,
like an eagle on haystack. Over her
neck and bosom was folded lace hand.
kerchief, fastened in front by bosom
pin rather larger than dollar, contain
ing her grandfather's miniature set
in virgin gold. Her airy form was
braced up in a satin dress, the sleeves
as tight as the natural skin OF the arm,
with a waist formed by a bodice, worn
outside, from whence the skirt
flowed of, aud was distended at the top
by an ample hoop. Shoes Of white kid,
with peaked toes, and heels Of two or
three inches elevation, inclosed her feet,
and glittered with spangles as her little
pedal members peeked timidly out. Now
for the swain. His hair was sleeked
back, plentifully beaowered, while his cue
projected like the handle of skillet.
His coat was sky-blue silk, lined with
yellow; his long vest of white satin, en-
broidered with gold lace; his breeches
of the same material, and tied at the
knee with pink ribbon. White silk
stockings aud pumps, with laces and ties
of the same hue, completed the habili-
ments of his neither limbs. Lace rufles
clustered around his wrist, and porten-
tous frill, worked in correspondence,
and bearing the miniature of his beloved,
finished his truly genteel appearance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20
Maltreatment of Prisoners.

NRw ORLEANS, La. November 20, 1857.
Henry Clay Dean, ESQ.,:
Ny DEAR SIR: l have just seen in a
newspaper your invitation to all persons
to submit to you facts relative to NAL
treatment of prisoners. On the 9th day
of January, 1868, my aid-de-camp, John
II. Maury, then serving with me at Vicks.
burg, disappeared under circumstances
which induce the suspicion that he was
captured by scouting party of the army
of Gen. Grant, then lying on the opposite
shore of the Mississippi river, and mur.
dered. He has not been seen by any of his
friends since that morning. Col. Under-
hill, then Lieutenant Of the British
army, serving on the staff of General
Stephen D. Lee, has written M a narra-
tive of an interview held by him with a
Captain Smith, Scotchman, serving as
a captain in the 18th Iowa regiment, in
which Captain Smith alleged that he,
with a party of four or FIVE men, crossed
to our side of the river that morning. and
captured Lieut.. Maury, and at dusk took
him across the river into their own lines,
and sent him up to Gen. Grants head
quarters.
Ir corroboration of his statement Cap.
tain Smith showed to Lieutenant Under.
hill small opera glass which he had, as
he stated, taken from Lieutenant Maury,
and retained as trophy" of his ex-
plot. Another statement has been laid
before me which have never been able
to trace to any reliable source, to the
effect that Lieutenant Msury, after
having been captured as aforesaid, was
taken to the other side, to point eight
miles below Vicksburg, and was there
shot by deserter from the Confederate
army, named Griffin; that five balls
were fred into him by said Griffin, one
of which cut off several fingers of his
right hand.
Lieutenant Maury was nineteen years
of age, about FIVE feet nine inches in
hight, face long, pale complexion,
straight, light hair, blue eyes, stam-
mered badly when confused, wore light
wooden overcoat. with military buttons
Of the State of Virginia. he was armed
with large revolver, aid carried my
small opera glass with my name and
rank written on it. The opera glass was
covered with yellowish Russia leather.
He was second son Of Matthew Fontaine
Maury (once of the National 0bserva-
tory, nephew Of Captain William Lewis
Herndon, the commander Of the Central
America, aud my aid-de-camp and first
cousin.
At that time l commanded the right
wing Of our army at VicksburE. Young
Msury disappeared from a point about
FIVE miles below Vicksburg, on "Smede's
plantation" Observing that you write
from Iowa, | hope that through some Of
the members Of the Iowa reriments you
may unravel this painful mystery. Lieu
tenant Underhill, in his written state
meni to me, said the conversation with
Captain Smith, Of the Iowa regiment,
occurred during = truce held on the lines
Of Vicksburr in June. 1858, for the pur-
pose Of buying the dead BE and Cap
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

THE Indian Peace Commission will
meet at Omaha, on the I'd of April. All
the members expect to be present except
Mr.. Henderson. Generals Sheridan and
Augur will also attend. The intention
is to form parties to visit the Indian set
tlements-one to 20 to Fort Laramie and
the other to New Mexico.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

MANY sensational rumors about con-
spiracies against Congress, rebel plots
and threatened raids upon Washington,
have been put shOat for stock-jobbing
purposes within the last two or three
days. Washington correspondents de-
clare there is not shadow Of foundation
for these reports.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20
MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE. FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 90 1868

tain Smith we're from the same county
in Scotland, and believe that, like him.
self, Captain Smith was British officer
on furlough. but am not certain Of the
last particular. Inviting your kind Off
ces in this matter, and hoping TO hear
from you now, ] remain respectfully
yours, DABsEY IL MAuRY,
Late Major Gen. Confederate Army.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

Or Sunday morning the body Of man
was found floating in the Tennessee
river near the foot Of Lookout mountain,
below Chattanooga. L proved TO be
that Of John Bradt, who left his home in
Chattanooga six weeks previous, and
had not been heard Of Nothing is
known as to how be vas drowned
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

TIE Charleston papers say that crowds
of Northern tourists visit the ruins of
Fort Sumter almost daily. A regular
packet runs from the city to the ruined
fort, and seldom fails of full compile
ment of sightseeing passengers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

Mr.. GEo. STRoDELL, of Huntington,
Indiana, aged sixty.six, is the father of
thirty three children; and local sheet
ntimates that coming events" continue
to east their shadows before"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

IT is stated that Congressman Jacob
Fl. Ella, of New Hampshire, has four
sons, named as follows Frederick Doug
lass, Parker Pillsbury, Wendell Phillips
and Charles Sumner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

A GENTLEMAN who has just arrived at
St. Paul from Fort Ransom, Dakota Ter
ritory, reports that the Indians about
Fort Tctten are starving, and that the
garrison itself is on half rations,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

The Rhode Island Democratic Con-
vention met on Wednesday, and nomi-
mated Lymeon Pearce for Governor, and
Gideon H. Durfee for Lieut.. Governor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

A PARTY of Pinte Indians, out West,
got hold of an old printer roller made of
glue and molasses, and thought it tooth
some confection.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

TIE Conservatives. in North Carolina
have nominated Colonel Thomas Ashe
for Governor, in place of Vance, de-
clined.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

IT is reported that George W. Tew, the
Treasurer of Rhode Island, is a defaulter
to the amount of $4,000, and has resigned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

MAJOR STsPAUL, former editor of the
Mobile Times, has been sued for libel by
one Horton, military mayor and carpet
bag on legs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

The Port Gibson and Grand Gulf
Miss. railroad has been completed, and
cars are running regularly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

THIRTEEN of the emigrants who passed
through Columbus, Ohio, last week, in
tend locating in Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20
NOTICE.

THE BUSINESS WILL BE cOND UCIED
hereafter By W. n. sELDEN and JOSEPH
WILLIAMS. ia. under the frm name and
style OF SELDFN A. WILLIAMS. uues
knowing themselves INDEBTED 70 the % hrm Of
Selden, Williams 4 Co. VIII settle the tlne ~
the 18th Of this month. or Their iccounts VIII
Be placed 10 the hands Of an attorney Tor col
sELDEN A WILLIAMS. 17s MsdisOa st.
March i, lstd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

A YOUNG couple in Oxford, New York,
who were married last Christmas day,
we're buried together last Sunday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

PROFESSOR GEo. Z. DABNEY died at
his residence in Richmond Virginia, on
the 18th, at sixty years of age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20
Dissolution Of COpartnershlp.

THE FIRM OF .sELDEN. WILLIAMS &
L co. is this day dissolved BY mutual consent,
Capt. ROBERT F. KNOX withdrawing from
same. The remaining parties are authorized
10 settle up the business Of the old firm.
W. II. SkLDEN.
J. WILLIAMS, JR.
R.'F. KNOX.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

THREE new railroad companies were
incorporated by the Maine Legislature
during its recent session.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20

WISCONSIN imposes a uniform tax of
one dollar a mile on telegraph compa-
nies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20
P. 7. BARNUM's mother is dead.

A New ORLEANS lady has fallen heir
to 1925, 100000 in Englaud-on dit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20
TIE OKOLoNA NEWS,
CD. wINsON, Editor,
Published I'm the town Of OkoIona,
Mss. every Thursday Morning.

THE NEWS Is PUBLISHED IN ONE OF
i the most thrivinz towns On the lire of the
Mobile End Ohio railroad has ever one tho1-
dium for MEMPHIS MERCHANTS, whose
interests viii Be greatly enkaoced IN North
Mississippi By making their business knovn
s. a. wells II Co. 20 Eorth Court street. are
agents for this paper. eod-A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20
Fsbruary % Isss.

IDMINIsTRATRIX' SETTLEMENT IN
n County Ceurt Of Shelby county.-To the
feirs AID or aitors Of Alexander Robinson.
de-eared. Notice is hereby Eiven that have
fied nv reffieucnt Of the estate Of Alexander
T0biuson, deceased. with the Clsrk Of SAID
Courf. and that / will ~ ply for con trmation oi
-s.id setfIcnrnt at the April term. $50. Of said
q. urf. to he held on the first Monday oi said
r,ruth in the Court house IN the cly q Men,
Uhis. MANIA hubANcoN' Ae" n
! InHx L0tcUE. Clerk.
March 2, lode- oaNA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-20
, DISEASES OF THE EYE.
InsOIvent Notice.

HAvING THIS DAY SUGGESTED THE
insolvency Of the estate OF John y. heath
feT Seceased. an parties having claims against
r,id estate are hereby notified ts file them, duly
euthentieaied, with the Clerk Of the County
Court Of Haywood county, Tennessee, on or
before the 22d day Of September, 1873. ior Pre-
,sis distribution or they will he forever barred.
elizabeth KEHTHLE1,
Administrafrix.
p.h-uarv % 1855. oaw-lq
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If not so marked, they will be inserted for one
month and charged accordingly.
Advertisements published at intervals will be
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THE MEMPHIS 4 CHARLESTON
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and MOST DESIRABLE LINE to Shippers
tanned the services of p. M. PATTERSON +
BRO. in connect with Mr.. JOHN HUD-
SON, as Soliciting Agents. who will give all
information to Shippers and sign Through
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Mr.. A. j LOWE. Agent at Depot. :.
SAM. TATE, President,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-28
REC EPTIONS.

We ARE AUTHoEIZEO TO ANNOUNCE that the
Ladies of the Executive Mansion. Mrs Patter-
son and Mrs slower, will be at horne on Mon
day evenings. after seven o'clock. The even
ing has been fixed upon for the drawing room
receptions of The ladies in lieu of the afternoon
As during last season, and they will receive
every Monday evening until further notice.
Mrs. POSTMASTER GENERAL RANDALL will
hold receptions on Wednesday afternoons OF
each week
TIE LADIES OF SECRETARY BROwsIsG's
FAMILY viii receive their friends, As usual. on
Wednesday,, from II 10 4 O'Clock. p. m. Resi-
dence on Montgomery street, Georgetown
Heights.
SPEAKER COLFAx's RECEPTIONS are to be
every Friday evening, from * to II p. m,
commencing Friday, January 18th. The recep-
lions of the Speakers mother and sister, Mrs
and Miss Matthews, for ladies, and gentlemen
accompanying them, viii be- every Wednesday
afternoon, from l 10 p. m
GENERAL GRANT will be at home on Wed
nesday evenings, January 18th and February
6th. Nocards of invitation Will D. issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-28
THE CHARTER QUESTION.

Since we last referred 10 the question of the
renew al of the City Charter upon its expiration
IN May next, various indications of public feel
ing have been made IN the matter. in the main
adverse to applying Tor new charter. The
memorial presented last night in the Board of
Aldermen FROM leading property holders and
business men. without distinction OF party, re-
mOnStrating against the proposed endorsement
by the Councils of the proposition for an ex-
tension OF the charter, l. significant, as illus
trstingthe feeling amongst the property -hOlders
of the city generally in regard to the desirablity
OF continuing the elective franchise here
MI. Elvans, IN presenting the memorial. stated
that II did not express altogether his own views
and expressed the belief that Congress would
feel itself committed to maintaln the elect We sys-
TEN IN some form IN the District. He very frank
ly however, gave II a. his opinion that uni versa
suffrage. however desirable for the people of
nation, was an unmitigated humbug m cities
where nothing WAS TO BE- voted for beyond the
Improvement of streets, the laying of water
Mains &c. He favored plan OF
suffrage for the District, founded on
educational and property qualifications,
and the same qualifications for holding office
INSTEAD of making judicial Officers (Justices of
The Peace, &C. elective, proposed, he ad vo-
Gated their appointment by The Supreme Court
OF the District.
In Georgetown. also, the question OF consoIir
dstiOn of the District, and OF charter or no char
ter is being agltated- and there. as here the
leading property holders and business men
seem TO be ranging themselves in favor of con-
solidatiOn, and against a renewal of the charter
We are glad 10 see disposition manifested TO
yentIlate and discuss these questions thorough
~ on the part of the people of the CITY In a
matter of such important bearing upon our
future, II Il most desirable that full and free
discussion should bring out the best plan at
taInabls for our future government