Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-01

OLD fAfErfE MoylkG'-Ihe ioilo"-
ing speaks for itself. We are glad to
see that our Conservative friends in
Fayette are moving in the right dlrec-
ton. They evidently mean business,
and we hope and believe they will sue
coed in prostrating Radicalism at their
feet. We have repeatedly urged upon
Conservatives everywhere the necessity
Of a thorough organization for the
spring campaign, and are glad TO OBJ
serve that in Fayette, where, as is also
the case throughout the Southwest, the
LEDGER extensively circulates,the friends
Of the white mans party are vigorously
acting. Roll on the ball let us hear
from you as frequently as possible;
soHERyILLE. tenn, January 80. 1853.
EDIroRs LEDGER; viii you do the
people of our county the favor Of insert.
ing in your paper in conspicuous place
as il has large circulation with us), in
view of the shortness Of the time agreed
upon, that there will be held in Som.
erville lon Saturday, February, 9Th proxi-
mo, a mass convention of the citizens to
organize the Conservative party in this
county, and to nominate candidates to
ell the various county offices at the en-
suing March election2' We have but
little time to give publicity to the call,
and ask it as favor that you aid us in
our praiseworthy effort to throw OF the
Radical destructive oppression. By
doing so you will confer faver that will
be appreciated by the Conservatives Of
the county. Very respectfully,
WIN. B. DoRroH, for Meeting.
PLANTERS Insurance CoMPASY.-The
Planters Insurance Company of this
city, which was organized at the COM
mepcem0nt of 1867, with General N. B.
Forrest as President; d. B. Dewey, Vice
President; Frank p. Dougherty, Treas
urer;'W W. II. Dedrick, Secretary; G. l..
Chapman, General Agent; has already,
under the efficient management of its
officers, become the leading insurance
company of the South. The popularity
of its President at once gives it tone and
the people confidence in its management;
knowing as they do that he would not
connect his name with any institution
which was not solvent and reliable
beyond doubt. The Vice President and
Secretary-Messrs. Dewey and Dedrick
are men of superior ability and valua-
BILE experience in fire underwriting, as
well as honorable gentlemen. Through
the efficiency and untiring energy of its
officers, aided by an able Board of Direc-
tors, this company's success stands un-
precedented On January 28th Messrs.
Dewey, Dougherty and Dedrick resigned
their positions; Mr.. Dougherty on ac-
count of poor health, and Messrs. Dewey
and Dedrick believing they could pro-
mote the Company interests to greater
degree in other capacities. Mr.. Dewey
takes the position of adjuster, for which
position he is eminently well qualified.
Mr.. DERRICK takes charge of branch
department in Texas, which is at once
guarantee for its success. To fill vacan.
cies, Ex-Governor Isham G. Harris was
elected Vice President; Major W. j.
Wicks, President Memphis Savings Bank,
Treasurer, and Major W. A. Goodman,
Secretary. These gentlemen are too
we'll known to the people of the South to
need any laudation from us. To the
board were added some of our wealthiest
and best business men, as the published
card will show. Fred. p. Wolcott was
elected Assistant Secretary. He was a
gallant officer in the Confederate army,
who served with credit to himself and
honor to his friends, and is an efficient
business man and courteous gentleman.
This reliable Southern Company is fully
entitled to the confidence of the people.
No company can furnish surer imdem-
nifty and in no company will patrons
receive more honorable and liberal treat
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