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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15
The Gaines Case-A Remarkable Litigation
and Remarkable Woman.

The Gaines Case-A Remarkable Litigation
and Remarkable Woman.
Washington Correspondence of tho New York
The irrepressible Myra Clark Gaines,
in many respects the most remarkable
woman of the age, was again before the
Supreme Court to-day, immersed in liti-
CATION. The history of Mrs. Gaines for
the past quarter of century is little less
than the history Of American jurispru-
dence for the same period of time. Thou
sands who have arrived at manhood's $
estate have their earliest reccllections
associated with Mrs Gaines aud her ad-
venturous career in our courts of justice.
Many will feel interested in learning how
and why Mrs. Gaines is still in court,
after her repeated successes in law and
law suits.
The first favorable decree obtained
from the Supreme Court by this extra
ordinary lady was afterward set aside by
the Court, on the grounds of collusion;
but in the year 1861 the celebrated case
of Gaines VS.. Hennings was decided in
her favor, after elaborate argument She
had claimed as legatee, and not as the
heir of DIR. Clark, and the suit was re-
sisted on the ground that an " adulterine
bastard" could not, under the laws of
Louisiana, be made a legatee. The de-
cision in her favor settled only the one
case, and there we're hundreds of others,
all waiting to be brought up by appeal
TO have the decisions below reversed.
The cause argued 10 court to-day was
but the second one Of these cases, and
the counsel for the appellee again raised
the question Of legitimacy, alleging that
Mrs.. Gaines, in her former suit, not hav-
ing claimed as heir, had not recited le-
gitimacy in her bill, and hence the point
had not been properly before the court
for adjudication.
On the other hand, Mr.. Cushing,
counsel for Mrs Gaines, insisted that in
the Hennings case the appellant had,
by his plea, put the legitimacy Of Mrs
Gaines in direct issue before the court,
and that as this issue had already been
settled by the court, he should decline to
reargue IT, Mr.. Cushing having re-
sumed his seat, short consultation was
held among the Judges, who determined
that Mr.. Cushing should proceed with
the argument. Such is the position Of
the case at present, and although Mrs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

A BosroS newspaper gives an expla-
nation of Mr.. Burlingame's position,
about whose status as Minister to China
there have been some doubts. According
to that authority, he has actually re-
signed his position as American Minister
in China, and has accepted the mission
to all the Treaty Powers rendered him by
the Chinese Government. In doing this,
It is stated, he has acted upon the advice
Of all the foreign ministers resident IN
China. he is nov on his way 10 Wash
iugton, by way Of San Francisco. IL rs
stated that, wholly apart from this mis-
sion, be intended to resign in the spring
and settle in California The appoint
sssrs is highly honorable 70 him, s=s ;--
dicatire Of the most friendly feeling on
the part Of China toward this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15
sDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY Is, 1868.

Gaines is still to undergo this severe
ordeal she does not shrink from the
task. She was present in the courtroom
to-day, and watched the proceedings
closely she has several times addressed
the court herself when lawyers have
become dishear,ened and abandoned her
cause. Her friends are perfectly san
guine Of her final success, and predict
that she will yet be the wealthiest wo-
man on the continent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

JOSEPH ERNST, some time ago, mar
ried a soldiers widow, in Mansfield,
Ohio, and among the furniture, when he
started housekeeping, introduced a
younger brother of his own. The other
day the brother disappeared, and with
him the wife-the latter forgetting, in
her fight, two children, one by her first
husband, and the other only three
months old.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15
Receivers Sale.

TWILL. ON MONDAY, 2ITH INSTANT.
| ~, the corner Of Jefferson and Front streets
seli 70 The highest bidder, that valuable Bank
inc House and Lot, on the corner OF Jenerson
and Front streets, kpoLn p as HHnss NE sIanAh in
Terms OF Sale-One- third cash balance N
sis md twelve months, with interest; also bond
and good security. and a mortgage on the nre,
also ELI al 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 am. and u o'clock m =.
N B. The above property can be bought ~
u To- 10 /. b. MERCER. Receiver.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

A WRITER in one of the New York
evening papers says that at no period
within twenty years has there been SC
much capital awaiting investment in
real estate as at the present moment
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

The announcement is made that it
costs more to send barrel of -four from
Sacramento to Cisco, the present ter
minus of the Central Pacific railroad,
than from the same city to Liverpool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

In the Wisconsin State Senate, a few
days ago, resolution was introduced
declaring the Grand Jury system relic
of ofbarbarism, recommending its abolition,
and instructing the Judiciary Committee
to report bill for amending the Wiscon-
sin Constitution accordingly
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

Four stores in Genesee street, Utica,
New York, occupied by ]. f. Griffith,
boots and shoes; S. f. Hannas, card
engraver; Buckingham h Mitchell,
fancy goods, were burned Monday night
Loss about $4,000, mostly covered by
insurance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

IT is announced that even the postage
stamps used in Prussia abandon the royal
profile, and bear only the inscription
denoting that they are issued by the
German Confederation of the North.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

LYSoHING negroes who have been
guilty of stealing has become rather a
common announcement recently about
Bedford, Ind. Indiana certainly needs
reconstruction or the "bureau." :" If
such things were done in Kentucky,
what howl would go up throughout all
Radicaldom.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

The gum business is aourishing one
in Maine, and is estimated at $4,000 a
year for the raw material "Gummers
often clear IS to 81 day gathering
spruce gum. The best is worth fifty cents
q pound
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q CO.,
Publishers and proprietors

In Nashua, New Hampshire, there has
been invented small machine which,
worked by an expert, will shear a sheep
in three minutes
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

The Kansas State Senate has passed
On act authorizing any person otherwise
qualified to practice law in the courts Of
that State, without regard to sex or color.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

RECENT arrivals report that extensive
ice fields are now drifting in the route of
navigation across the Atlantic and on
the coast of Newfoundland.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

A LONDON chemist states that Greek
fire may be Immediately and permanently
extinguished by solution of common
washing soda-one pound to gallon of
wntpr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

Born the army and the navy now use
the same signal systems, and the cadets
of Annapolis and West Point receive the
same instruction in using them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

TEE Buffalo Courier states that there
were l54, 900 barrels of lager beer and ale
made in that city during 1867, yielding
81, 600, 900 to the brewers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15
PUBLIC LEDGER.
PUBLISHED
EVERY AFTERNOON. EXCEPT SUNDAY.
-Ry-
E. WHITMORE AND +. A. TYLER.
Under the firm name Of
w HITM RE 81 CO.,
NO. IL Madison Street.

The PUBLIC LEDeER is served e City snbscTi; ri,
per week, payable weekly to the carriers.
by mail lin advanced: One year, $S; six
months. %; three months, 80 one month, 70
cents.
Newsdealers supplied at ~ cents per copy.
Communications upon subjects OF general IN
forest TO the public are at all times acceptable.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:
First Insertion. 90 per square
Subsequent 1nsertions....".--.. 50 =
For One Meek........................ 20 .
FOR Two w Weeks............,"......... b0 .
For Three w Weeks..................... W
For One Month......-........... 0U
Displayed advertisements will be charged ac-
cording to the SPACE occupied. at above rates.
there being twelve lines Of solid type to the
inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Special Notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior in
ducements, both as to rate Of charges and man
ner Of displaying their favors.
specific length of time they are to be published
II not so marked, they will be inserted for one
month and charged accordingly.
Advertisements published at intervals will be
charged One Dollar per square for each inser-
ton.
All bills for advertising are due when con-
tractcd and payable on demand. ..
M All letters, whether upen business or
otherwise. ust be addressed to
WHITMORE q CO.,
Publishers and Proprietors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

A young woman being asked by pol
itician which party she was most in favor
Of, replied that she preferred wedding
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting tha certificates issued. will be placed
including twenty FIVE insert ed with the names
Of the D emiums, will be placed In another.
Prom these wheels tickets will be drawn al 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 Nationai
Bank Of Memphis. and will remain there 70 the
takes place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15
John GRAHAM.

MERCHANT TAILOR,
No. SO Main Street tur stairsl.
MANUFACTURING AND REPAIRING
mi done 10 order. and In the best fiyle- Nj.
M. BRRNsTKIN. who Is q No. lseutter. = IN
Oudemploy. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

Bros, Rice, Stix A Co., b. Babb, q. Fails, X.
NJ. Apperson 4 c.. o. c. Boone Co.
NOTTCE--persons ordering Certificates hy
mail can send ereenbacks 20 the amount ef eve
dollars in registered letters. a.d pogtoflce or
other drafts. payable 20 cur order fer larger
amounts. al our risk. With addrea Of town.
county and state carefully written.
An orders for certifcatek. and communica-
n. n ROCKETT.
Financial Socretary,
AT Phanir Mutual InA Co.. Bethel Block, -
Main street. Memphis. Tenn. 1H-1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15
F. Y.IROCKETT, Financial:secretar
$34,5OO IN PREMIUMS
NUMBER OF PRIZES. y
CERTIFICATES, S5 EACH
#. Y.IROCKETT, FinancIal:secretar
NUMBER OF PRIZES. y
Capital Prize Valued at $4,000

Which amount has recently been offered
the Springs and Grounds Immediately sur
rounding.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15

MANSION HOUSE AND LOT RESIDENCE
Of Col. j. NJ. Coleman is within n few var of
the Springs. The house is in first class order,
cred in shrubbery. The lot is well fenced and
Omamentod with fine shade and fruit trees.
and affords all necessary outho uses. cisterns,
etc. II is midway between the village and
Spring Valley. on the main promenade. VAL
ne eeO00
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-15
PRIZE No. s.--9NE THOUSAND DOL
TApC IN CASH

LARS IN UAbH.
COTTAGE LOTS, valued at $50 each. These
lots are a 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 ct
all times to the Springs aud belongings.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-01

enoe one Of these cards that are poked at him
by street-boys.
For the last few days clouds of mosquitoes
have swept over the city, such as we are not
often blessed with from the Jersey shores. They
have been blown in what might be called
'biting" breezes, in at open windows at every
hour of the night and day, and packed stages
and cars have shown opposing lines OF faces
bubbling over with mosquito bites, and the
rosy excrescences lett by them. For once the
mosquitoes have shared with the thermometer
the honors OF conversation; and at the present
moment the hand that guides this pen is being
pricked in the sides of its intent by the indefa-
tgability of at least dozen of those microsco-
pic vampires
Meanwhile murder, a suicide, car accident
a wife beating case, and two or three assault
and battery sensations have helped to fill up
the weeks iniquities. The Chinese embassy
so to speak, is playing star engagement at the
Westminster Hotel; but, like the other amuse-
ments, fails to draw crowded houses. The
Mon gomery Light Guard got up competition
or II on Thursday afternoon, with Company E,
of the 18th Regiment N G. s. N. Y, but so
many invitations were issued to people who, by
crowdlng the best spots in the parade grounds,
proved that they had no business to be invited
dJ all, JudL LnOuSduu5 Ol Tue DeIJeT ulSpOSeu
| observers left before the evolutions were over;
so that, taking 1t altogether, the drill cannot
be regarded as other than conspicuous failure.
The Tribune is sedulously striving, through its
accom- llished and devoted dramatic critic to re-
vive an interest in the legitimate drama. Mr..
William Winter, more affectionately known
among his confreres as "Willie Winter" is
| taking advantage O. the occasional newspaper
| Jacuums, caused by the dull season, to write
| number OF fugitive essays on the present con
| dition and requirements of the stage. Some
months ago a once prominent maestro re-
marked to me that that writer was too much
| on the "esthetfc." The speaker did not
follow up the epithet with any course
of argument or reflection, but returned to it
twice in the course of three minutes, with the
| Lertinacity of q man who feels morally con-
| vinced that he has administered q clneher. l,
| therefore, do not know what peculiar import
| ance was attached to the epithet, but do know
| that Dir. Winters devotion to whatever is best
IN draWatIc art is slowly and surely effecting d
change in public opinion, which will probably
| reach its elimination about the date OF the
| opening Of Edwin Booths theatre here next
fall. ALI BABA.
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DIED.


ACKLBY-At Camden, N. J.. on the evening of the
gath instant, MARY f. AOKLEY, widow OF the late
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully Invited 10 attend her funeral from her late rest
dence, No. FOG Market street. Camden, on Monday
morning next at 10 O'clock To proceed to Woodlands
Cemetery.
BECKER.-On the 3Oth instant, CHARLES K.
BECKER. at his late residence, Nos AL and 4i3 N.
Ninth street, aged 36 years.
The relatives and friends also the members of EN-
pIe Lodge No. 104. l. o. Of o. F., ana Crysal Fount
Lodge No. IL, K. OF p, respectfully invited
tend , the funeral. at o'clock ON Sunday morning.
CoURTNEY.-At Germantown. July 81, OLA
RENEE, infant son Of janis A. and Mary w. Court-
ney.
CREAMER-on the 2sth inst. FRANCES EMMA.
The relatives and friends OF the family also Mount
Olive Lodge OF Masonic Ladies' No. 10, are respect
reeldence, No. 1929 Marlborough street, ON Sunday
afternoon at Ia o'clock.
DAVIS.-On the Slst ultmo, AMELIA DAVIS,
widow OF the late Benjamin Davis.
Her relatives and friends respectfully Invited to
attend her funeral from the esidence of her s'n-n
law, Amos Ellis, No. 1912 N. Broad street, Monday.
the Sd Instant at o'clock. To proceed to Laurel Hill
Cemetery
GALLAGHER.-July 81, ELIZA HARROD GAL.
LAGHER, eldest daughter OF William B. and Rebecca
Gallagher, in the eth year OF her age. "a
GIHON-During the early morning OF July 30, after
painful and prolracted Illness, Mrs. MARY JANE
Glib ON, wife of Dr. John II. Gihon.
The funeral will proceed from the residence OF her
SON John L. Gihon, No. ln2i Chesuns street., al
O'clock the afternoon OF Sunday, August g. Her
friends are invited to attend.
GRAHAM.-On Friday night, the 3lst ultmo, Mrs.
MARY T. IA wife o. & Ps ,d .y Graaam r n
attend the funeral. from her late residence, u. e.
of Seve. leenth and Arch streets, on Tuesday
afternoon at O'Clock.
infant daughter of William L, aud Mary sullivan.
Due notice will be given of the funeral "a
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-01
BUSINE SIS NOTICES.

ALPACA and Drap d. Etc Sack Goats.
L men and Duck Sack Coats, white and colored.
Light Cashmere. Drap d'Ete AMI Linen Vests.
Light Cashmere and Linen Pants, large assert.
ment.
Linen busters, all shades
Rvery variety of Clothing suited to the season for
Mep, Youths, Boys. and Children. new, fresh, and
fashionable replenlshed daily. and selling at prices
guaranteed lower than 1he lowest elsewhere, and
full satsfacton Guaranteed every purchaser or the
sale cancelled. and money refunded
kfuI botsDaes1 \ BHNNETT d CO..
FHth and = = Townh Hall,
Sixh streets.J No. sis MARKET ST.,
PHILADELPHIA,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-01

EASY POLISH! LASTING POLISH BRILLIANT
PoLIsHl-A polish that costs nothing, each box
costing 25 cents than Is cents worth o.
boots This is the boot polish brought out by ].
B. DObBlrS, proprietor of the celebrated Electric
Soap (whose immense works located at Sixth
street and Germantown avenue). His Polish
will on have worldwide reputation. Mr. Dob
bins makes a rule offer thing that is not
superior 10 all rivals. This accounts for his great
success His new Blacking would have been In the
market months ago, but for the fact that he de-
termIned to bring 1t to absolute perfection before
offering H. which he has at last accomplished through
series OF the most thorough and scientific chemical
experiments. For this the Backing will un-
doubtedly have gIeat demand from the word co.
Dealers will wisely by supplying themselves with
1t at once Dobbins is bound to revolutonize the
bootpolish world IN his quick style. by thunder
ing his great invention the gates of public opinion
through bill posters and the power OF the public
Press All hail TO tue wonderful new POLISH What
a relief to the thousands OF young men who have
hitherto asnted the shorT-lived shine OF their
polished boo IS. Verify the world moves.
THE GREAT TRIAL OF SEWING MACHINES The
grand st in the worldl The juHses, the whole world
Trial OF fifteen years duration. Tha Wheeler and
Wilson the champion In the grand trial. Daily use
throughout the world where only true merit gains
favor, and superiority wins the race the Wheeler 81
Wilson Sewing Machine stands triumphanty the
Champion, by the verdict of the people, shown
the number manu- 'actured and sold by the severR
Sewing Machine Co psnles, from the tart up to the
time OF the piratlon OF the Howe Patent, Septsm
Ter 10, 1857.
THE wHEELBR g. WILSON MANUFACTURING
COMPANY, 900 900.
Singer Manu- tacturing Company. 2O2, ,O0O Grover &
Baker g. N, Company. l'5 oOo wilcox & GIBBS 3. M
Company, 67,OO'; howe Machine Company, $1,000;
FLORENCE Sewing Machine Company, $1,000; Empire
Sewing M schine Company. IA 0On; Weed Sewing Ma
chine Com pRny, 7Uo0.
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DIR. ,. p. EitIer ON Rheumatism.


1t is conceded fact That no phi ysician or medicine
in the world Can, combined produce the thoussnds
Filters Great Rheumatic Remedy which preseam og &
the strongest best and most convincing evidence Of
cnres rom a%ens our most Citizens Rs 1sm
is purely vegetable pleasant. and uninjurious.
Rhsum ssism-A Physician Cured
], Doctor Walton. No. i5i N seventh street do
publicly announce that after truitess eff jrts 70 re-
years. tried DR. Ftier,s rheumatic Remedy, and
am completely cured: have no hesitat on in RECON-
a. s being m The The most discovery of
FOURTH Street. Warranted to cure N'' ~ %
sm-AnOrhsr Great Cure,
DR.. Filter: - For years 1 suffered terribly with
medicine without effect became thoroughly help ess,
you were regular physician obtained your Rheu.
been cured Il s truly the greatest blessing have
found in this world. SAMUEL COHEN
No. 2i0 North Eighth street.
Rheum matism-Eiis Honor, AID. ComIv.
DIR. FEier's Rheumatic Remedy; it IS reliable m all
GIne and TO everySody suffering f. heartily recon-
Certificate from q Cured Rheumatic.
To Dr. Filter, No. 20 s. Fourth street-Dear SIR.
My aDtipathy to advertising blessing 10 hum snity
nSw %6sn Your S Frest w
thousands suffering with that painful disease Rheu.
from The many articles with which they have we Ssen Sse
duped desire you TO announce to the public that L
cured sufferer giving up all hope invite ali TO trV
and snd certainly be cured by your wonderful and harm
NO. 200 N. Ninth street. Camden
Twas Cured or Rheumatism
by Dr. Filters Rhe9matic Remsdy after spendings
large sum In the different treaments unsnccessfuy
conditions he win cure ou in Certain numnes
and run no His medoSe is Do DS SsmSss snsa and
my case was OF H1N ths worst fM6h Sh5Snie % order.
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CO These are the initials of the m ost houored
firm In AmericA-Messrs. Grover d Baker, propre-
tors and manufacturers OF the world renowned sew
ing Machines which bear their name. These ma
chimes have done more TO revoutionize home eco
nomy in the way of saving LABOR and promoting
health than any other In existence and their adop
tion in families destined to become UNIVERSAL
jue gir from the fact that at this exceedingly
Gull season the warerooms OF the company In this
city, No 7SO Chestnut street daily thronged with
customers In fact busy has the agents force been
kept in receiving and filing orders that they have
been unable up TO this lime to leave the city for
single day. The mech ansm of these instruments II
worthy Of the worldwide homage 1t is receiving
Every booy sho uld them in operation.
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MARRIED.

DAVIs-wOOD.-On May 81, 1868 by Rev. Samuel
Durborow, Pastor Of the Church of the Evangellss,
Mr. EDWIN W. DAVIS 70 Mics JOSEPHINE WOOD,
all Of this city.
MURPHINS-MILLIs.-Ont the Goth ultimo at the
residence of the brides mother by the Rev. j. Spen-
Ger Kennard, Mr.. @. TOWNSEND MURPHINS to
Miss JULIA, youngest daughter OF the late Abram p.
Mills
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IoREITo SPRINGS are situated the summit of
the ALE gheny, in Cambria county. For those desiring
a hsalthful this is the place The hotel
is kept by Mr. John Mcintosh, in the most admirable
manner The rooms are large and airy and always
supplied with fresh cold spring water, which is sell
dom found Rt watering places. The EOensburg
brapch railroad from Cresson carries visitors to Kay
lor's Station, two miles from the Springs. and car
rIages await them there
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-01

LIN order to convince the most skepticaI
Sufferers that Rheumatism, neuralgia
GOut, and Asthma can be cured, written
Legal Guarantee is given, setting forth the
exact specified quantity warranted to cure
his or her case, or the money to be refunded.