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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21
Tha Fort Harrison Dead.

The party ofyoung men who went down
to Fort Harrison to RENTER the bodies of
the Confederates lying there, found their
condition much worse than reported.
I'm Immediately between Forts Harrison
and Fields, where Fields gallant North
CaroIinisns charged over the ground in
q vain effort 10 retake our works, there
were scattered skulls, legs, arms, ribs,
aud thousands of smaller bones. When
the men fell they we're buried un-
der q few inches Of earth, and q negro,
who has recently rented the land, has
been plowing up the battlefield for corn
planting, and hac disinterred at least one
hundred men with the plow point. The
bones bothered him so much that he
gathered up two huge piles and burnt
them. 1t was a sickening sight-those
charred remains of the human body
and, for the honor of old Virginia, we
are glad to say that negro, and not
white man, was the sacrilegious author
of the outrage. The party gathered up
the bones of between fifty and seventy.
FIVE men from this field and brought them
to Richmond and inferred them in Holly
wood. They will make another trip next
week, and complete the good work be-
gun. They were greatly assisted by an
ex Federal soldier, the keeper OF the Ma
tionsl Cemetery at Fort Harrison. He
worked hard and willingly, and through
his efforts many exposed bodies were
found. d.-Petersburg [ Vd.) Inder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21
Imperial Mumps-Eugenie With Her Head
Tied Up.

The Empress Eugene had the mump',
and not the smallpox. Her maids have
a very disagreeable time of it whenever
she ia taken sick. She is then fretful
and peevish in the extreme, and torments
them by the thousand little ways in which
she vents her spleen when in such con-
dition. The Empress dislikes DR.. Con-
neau, the emperor physician, who is too
plain-spoken for her, and who prefers to
be treated by M. de Henriot, a sort of
medical oily CANNON, whom most of his
colleagues consider little better than q
charlatan. The very idea that Nelatan
should ever treat her makes her tremble.
She once called him that dreadful man
with the knives" Eugenie bravely
offered to be present when Nelatan was
to perform the surgical operation on the
leg of the Prince Imperial; but the great
surgeon would not hear of it. mol
he said, "her Majesty must be kept away
from here. She would faint away as
soon as / make the frat cut, and frighten
the Prince SO as to unfit him entrsly for
the operation" The Emperor, on Lis
part, is very amiable when he Is SICK
He thanks his attendants for every little
attention he receives at their hands, and
never utters a complaint. Some Paris
correspondents have recently asserted
that the mysterious diseases of Napoleon
the Third, of which so much has been
said for some years past, is simply the
stone. DR.. Conneau asserts that Napo-
leon will live many years yet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21
The Orient and occidsnt.

Rabbi Sneersohn, accompanied by
President Samson, of Columbian College,
and A. s. Solomons, Esq, had lengthy
interview on Thursday, by appointment,
with the Secretary of State, in reference
to the condition of the Jews in the Holy
Laud. The Rabbi, who speaks English
with huency, has been resident of Jeru-
salum for twenty-six years, and the public
position he occupies enables him to know
the wants and condition of his people
better than most of the persons who have
hitherto visited us from that remote part
of the world. He was warm and eloquent
in his appeal to the Secretary for a more
liberal construction of our foreign policy
as applied TO our consulate in affording
protection to the Israelites of Zion, who
are without national representative or
government to appeal to when oppressed
by the surrounding hostile tribes and ma
tions. The Secretary seemed fully alive
to the necessities OF the case, and cur re.
publican example to set the nations OF
the earth, who, though our seniors by
birth. are not our elders in the advanced
spirit of the age, and promised to give
the subject his prompt attention.
National Lntelligencer.
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Sale Rooms. 256 Second Street

set-to at the Metropolitan Hotel, New
York, on the 9th instant, in which push
shots and caroms on the ogles, and any
number of foul hazards, were made by j.
Deering and R. Fitzpatrick.
There are 8, 600 900 horses in the United
States, valued at S2,666, 900, 900. Ohio,
Illinois, Indiana, New York, PennsYlva.
mia, Missouri, Kentucky, Texas and Ca
ifornia are the great pastures for raising
the fiery steed.
A man with three ears wss discovered
in Baltimore the past week; two ears
were in their proper places, but the third
was under his nose. He had been in a
fight and had bitten off one Of his sntag-
onist's ears.
The largest cargo of sugar ever taken
to New Haven was unlosded there last
week. It's value IVES about $65 900, on
which $4,000 duty was paid in gold.
New Haveners are evidently trying to be-
come canded citizens.
A centinarianess, Mrs. Thankful Nor
risou, died at Greenport, N. T., ON the
lst inst. She distinctly remembered the
burning of New London by the British
troops under the traitor Arnold, in l76S,
when she was resident there.
A chicken in Westboro, Mass, recently
died of fright at seeing felIow-chicken' 6
head cut off. That fowl must have been
chicken. hearted. And rooster is said
to have been frightened to death by a
raging bull. This is probably another
cock and bull story.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21
The Ap,oiptmsut of Relatives.

The following letter from Thomas JEFF
ierson is decidedly interesting at this
time. 1t is to be fonud in the second
volume of Randalls life of the great
statesman:
DEAR SIR: The public will never be
made to believe that an appointment of
a relative is made on the ground ofmerit
alone, uninhuenced by family views; nor
can they see with appreciation, Offices, the
disposal of which they intrust to their
Presidents for public purposes, divided
out as family properly. Mr.. Adams de-
graded himself infinitely by his conduct
on this subject, as Washington has done
himself the creates, honor. With two
such examples to proceed by, | should
be doubly inexcusable to err. Ii is true
that this places the relations Of the Pres.
ident in a worse situation than if he was
a stranger, but the public good, which
cannot be effected, il its confidence be
lost, requires this sacrifice. Perhaps,
toe, it is compensated by sharing in the
public esteem. THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21
Gas gaules and Die.

The old Italian proverb of I" Teae Ma
poi poi mori," would seem to have o
new significance, if the accounts of the
Neapolitau climate, given by correspond
ents from that city, may be accepted for
truth. The cholera and Vesuvius are
not the only troubles that visitors have
to take up arms against Witness the
following statement written in the month
of March: "For a fortnight all the
scourges Of the elements have been let
loose upon US. Rain, hail, snow, thun-
der, lightning and tempestuous winds
have assailed us from day 10 day, aston
ishiug every one by the strangeness of
the phenomena. 00e day last week Ma
ples was covered with a light yellow dust
which had no sfiiui,y with anything on
Vesuvius. The report of pending erup
ton got about, but Prof. Palmieri an-
nouuced that the mountain was in its
normal state, aud that the dust or sand
was brought by the tempesiuous south
east wind from Africa. A similar incl
dent, noted sy German writer, occur
red some years ago"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21

their eulogies Of their own merits. What
other motive than vanity could have
prompted the introduction by MIR. Mot
ley of such irrelevant trash into grave
public documents.
The egotiam and impertinence Of other
parts of Mr.. Mo.leys correspondence
with the Secretary of State are amazing.
He seemed to be under an impression
that he was the American ambassador for
every important country in Europe as
well as Austria; and he regularly in
structed Mr.. Seward in what was tran
spring in England and France, as if Mr..
Adams and Mr.. Dayton were incompe-
tent for their places. The quality of
those superserviceable comments falls far
short Of their copiousness. They abound
in frothy rhetoric, but contain not one
sagacious observation. II Mr.. Motley
should be appointed to England, we may
perhaps Gull out nosegsy OF those
flowers; but we have no space for further
quotations at present.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21
TRUST SALES.
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST BX-
ID ecuted to me by Cleveland A. Stillman. on
the 23d day Of April, 1867, and duly recorded in
the Registers Office of Snelby county on the
3Oth day of May 1867, in book No. co. part /,
pages 4l9, 4f0 and All, for the purpose of se-
curing certain note of thirteen hundred and
fifty dollars payable to William Clark, mere
fully described in said trust deed. which Dots
and deed Of trust we've afterward transferred
by said William Clark to Mary h. Smith. which
transfer was also recorded in the Registers
Office of Shelby county, on the 5th day Of 0eto-
ber, 1867, in Record Book No. 63, PAGE i53, I
will sell to the highest bidder for cash. ON the
23d Of this menth, in front Of the auction store
of Monsarrat n Lanier, in tho city Of Memphis.
between the hours of 10 o'clock am. and
o'clock D m., the following described lot or
parcel Of ground, lying in the city of Memphis
and described as follows: Part of lot No. 3. In
the city of Memphis. east of Bayou Gayoso. on
the south side of what is known as the old
State Line or Alabama road (now Alabama
lot No. 504. among the original proprietors Of
the city of Memphis; beginning at the north
west corner of said lot No. 2, running thence
east, with the south side OF Alabama street.
fifty-fys feet, TO n stake: thence southwardly
about three hundred and ten feet, to q stake in
the south boundary line Of said lot No. y;
thence westwardly. with the said south bound
ary lire, kfty-fve feet. to the southwest corner
of said lot No 3; thence northwardly, with the
west boundary line of said lot No. 8, TO the boz
ginning. Equity of redemption waived. The
title Of said lot believed to be good, but will
make only such title as / am authorized to
make as trustee. WIN. W. COLEMAN,
April IL. 1869. lS7-46l Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21
Easter Gale in England.

Horace Walpole once said Of an Eng
lish season that the "spring had set in
with its usual severity" Easter Sunday
and Monday seem, from the accounts of
the English journals, to have been days
of unprecedented inclemeney. At Leices-
ter snow fell all day Sunday, and at
tanned depth Of eight inches. AT Bir-
mingbam it showed fourteen hours, with
scarcely any cessation. The annual
volunteer review Of Easter Monday,
which had been appointed this year to
be held at Dover, was almost entirely
defeated by it. A sailing brig Of eight
qurs, the Ferret, was driven ashore of
Shakespeare's Cliff, and became total
wreck. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince
Teck aud Prince Arthur were at Dover
The first named as commander-in-
chief-but the gale had as little respect
for these royal people, and for Sir Hope
Grant, commanding the volunteers, as
the sea once had for Canute, and the re-
view was q failure. Elsewhere in the
United Kingdom the storm was exceed
ingly violent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21

Monsieur Richette, Of Marseilles,
passed through here yesterday, with six
iaborers, on the way TO Louisiana, where
be proposes. TO establish q large olive
grove. He has with him the seed, and
also 4 large number of cuttings, hermet-
ically sealed in metallic cans. The ex-
pertinent was tried once before in Ala
bama, under The patronage Of Congress,
but without success Washi=ysoE Re-
publican.
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T,RUsT sALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A DEED

THRUST SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF. A DEED
Il of trust made to me, as trustee. by Eliza
beth F. Green. en- November lst.. 1861, and re-
corded in the registers Office of Shelby county,
Tennessee, In book 62, pages 35l. 352, 1853 and
34, TO secure the payment OF certain notes
therein described,
On Saturday, the Ist day Of May, 1859.
in front of the entrance to Odd Fellows Hall,
on North Court street, Memphis, Tennessee. L
will proceed TO sell for cash, to the highest
bidder, between the hours Of ten am. and 2
D. M, the following lots of lend, situate. lying
and being in the county of Shelby snd State of
Tennessee. and described and bounded as fol-
lows, to-wit: Beginning Mt the intersection OF
the east side of Bayess street with the north
de Of Monroe street extended thence running
east with the north side of said Monroe street
one hundred and eighty feet 1901, to stake;
thence north, parallel with BaJ less street, one
hundred aud ffty-three feet nine inches
(i5S 9-l2), to a stake on the south side OF Col
lege alley; thence west, along said alley. one
hundred and eighty feet QS0l, TO a stake on the
east side of Bayless street; thence south, with
Bayless street, one hundred and fifty three
feet nine inches, to the beginning. beng lots
"a, IS and sc Of Erasmus L. Roses subdivision
Of his land bought from Uai0n Bank of Ten
nes see at Memphis. The equity Of redemption
is expressly waived. The title Is believed 10 be
perfect, but sell only as trustee.
JAS. Z. G00DLETT, Trustee.
April ]. 1869 S-53
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21

What's the difference between sn over
coat and a baby7 An overcoat Is what
YOU wear (were) and q baby is what you
WAS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21

A party of civilians aud seldiers,while
crossing the prairie in Minnesota recent
" became blinded and separated in a
snow storm. 0ne of them finally reached
Fort Ransom, aud sent party TO the re-
lief of the others. The bodies Of Sergt
f. Bitmer aud John Shank we're found
frozes upon the prsirie, and others were
found in log shanty badly frozen
Sergt. q. o. Boger is missing, and it is
probable that be Perishei 10 the storm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21

What State is round at both ends and
high in the middle9 o hi-o.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-21

A Wild goose ,hsre-quill driving. :
Fun.
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A good story is told of a Quaker land
lord at Atlantic City. An urchin Of FIVE
or six years was seen by him dru INNING
noisily upon handsome walnut balus-
trade. The Friend demonstrated with
him without effect, and then quietly took
him up bodily and carried hun into the
back yard. In moment the boys angry
mother made her appearance and opened
upon the landlord with a torrent Of in-.
veetive, concluding with "Pll leave this
house instantly" The Quaker ,imme-
diately touched bell and said to the
dark-skipned waiter who responded
to the call, Leonidas, go up to AZ
aud bring down this friends baggage
when she tells thee she is ready for thee.
lIf che wants thee to get q carriage for
her, or has any other commands until
she is gone, thee will see them attended
to-" The lady Suddenly began to cool
down, apologizsd, and asked to be a.
lowed to retain her room, but only re-
ceived the reply; Ny house shall never
make any one q liar. My book-kaeper
will settle with thee. Fare thee well. "
Soon afterward her trunks were taken
down stairs by the stout negro to the
music of her boys voice, caused by her
impartiug to him unexpected caloric
with strip of shingle. ..,
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| can learn, there is no healthier coun.
try than Caiifornia-none where you eau
hye so abupdantiy at reasonable rates,
and none where you can find more de-
lightful climate-and l am confident that
my friends ont there have demonstrated,
both in their success and in their reports
to me, that industry and energy can be,
and are, as amply rewarded for their ef-
forts iu California as in any known part
of the hsbita5le globe.
In conclusion, would state, that my
letters, circulars etc., are open to the in
spection of any Of your friends who feel
an interest in this matter.
Yours, truly, -. j. ID. @.
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The Guard of Honor of the Fren ch
Prince Imperial during his recent So
journ on the Island of Corsics, consisted
of boys from twelve to fourteen years Of
age, dressed in the recently adopted uni
form of the French Guards. The duty
of these young soldiers was never to lose
sight of the imperial youth.
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A carpet-bagger in Mobile has sued
Colonel w. d. Mann, the proprietor of
the Mobile Register, for $4,000. This
is conclusive evidence that the State
Treasury, and other legitimate places
for stsaiing, Hre empty. w o Iu5. ouf
contemporary will teach this fellow tAat
the way of the carpet bagger is hard
sometimes. s.-Eufdla Neios.
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Thirteen plans for new State House
have been submitted to the Census Board
at Iowa, varying in price of constructor n
from $s, 200, 900 to Sl,000.O00 The four
leading plans are those of Boyington,
Cocbrane and Tilleys, all of Chicago ;
and Farrens, of Des Moines. The de-
cison of the Board will probably not be
made for week.
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Meok's Dancing Academy
will open for gentlemen on Tuesday
evening, September 2lst, at seven o'clock.
in the Adams Building, l9f
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-09
Warrington News

WASHINGTON, August Admiral Hof
has been ordered home Immediately, leav-
ing the squadron in Cuban waters in COM
mand of the next highest officer.
Assessor Belcher (colored), of the third
Georgia district, in reporting the resigna-
ton of his deputy, Haygood, intimates that
the lives of revenue officers are not safe in
Wilkes and Taliaferro counties.
An emergency Cabinet meeting viii be
held Tuesday for the consideration of Span
ish and Cuban affairs.
The Treasury Department has informa-
ton of the drowning of Thomas A. Stanor,
collector of customs at st. Marks, Fla.
The Seminole. sent in pursuit Of the
Hayticn privateer Telegraph, has met with
an accident. There are TO advices from
her since leaving st. Thomas week since.
The revenue receipts to-day were $780,
900.
\ number of Texas Office holders have
written letter to General Butler asking
his cooperation to secure the election Of
Davis.
The Juniata, Dale, and Dictator have been
ordered to New York to assist in OBTAINING
the Spanish gunboats, and the Frolc is Or
dered to be made ready for the same bust
neCs.
Tuesdays Cabinet meeting will be full,
Mr.. Richardson representing Secretary
Boutwell,, Earl in place Of Creswcll, and
Field in place of Hoar.