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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18
Tbs Plottings of a Singular Sect.

The Moscow Gazette, of the 3lst OF
January (l2th February gives some Gu
rious details of the arrest Of the chief Of
religious sect, which has existed for a
long time in Russia, under the name Of
Skoptzy (Eunucbs) and which appears
to be widely extended and deeply
rooted.
The chief, Maxine Plotitsine by name,
is the principal merchant of Morchausk,
and is q millionaire. In his house were
found portraits of the former chiefs Of
the sect Selivanhof and Schiloff, of
Peter Ill, aud of the woman Anne
Safonof, whom these sectarians venerste
as the mother Of God. Morchausk is the
Jerusalem of the Skoplzy, and the resi-
dence Of Plotitsine occupies an immense
space in this town. Iu the cellars were
found several millions Of roubles in gold
coin of the reign of Catherine III sew
eral millions iu gold and silver in bags
and tubs, and also g. very large sum in
bank notes. There were also found on
the premises nine muiilsted women.
A correspondence has been discovered
which tends to prove that the SkoptEy
have been plotting to establish new Or
der of things, and 10 place new En-
peror on the throne. The affair has
created considerable excitement, and q
commission appointed by the Gar is
pursuing the Investigations on the sub
iect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18
The Reading Of their Death Warrants.

Yesterday afternoon Sheriff Lyle, with
his deputy, Thomas 8. Smith, ESQ
visited George s. Twitchell, jr., in his
cell in the county prison. to read the
death warrant just issued, fixing the day
for the execution of the sentence on the
9Th of April. The two officers named,
together with Rev. George 81. Bringhurst
and several officers of the prisen, entered
the cell Of Twitchell and made known to
him the object Of their visit. To this
Twitehell replied, 81 do not blame you
for discharging your duty as an officer of
the law, but feel that God will give me
strength 10 hear the tidiugs with submis-
sion" The warrant was then read to
him with feeling and solemnity by Deputy
Sheriff Smith.
Daring the reading, the prisoner at
intervals gave vent to his feelings by
pleading to the Almighty for strength of
faith. At the conclusion of the reading
he said. "The Lords will must be done"
and taking the hand Of Mr.. Bringhurst,
said. "Pray for me that God will give
me submission." Mr.. Bringhurst then
offered prayer, and this was followed by
an earnest prayer from the prisoner, to
which ali those in the cell responded with
a heartfelt "amen." The interview lasted
about a quarter of an hour, the scene
beiug most solemn aud affecting through
out. the Sheriff in particular being
deeply moved and solicitous TO discharge
bis painful daty rs hnmanely as it was
possible TO do il.
Sheriff Lyle read the death warrant OF
Gerald Eaton to the condemned yester-
day afternoon. Whom the Sheriff en-
tered the room he found Eaton standing
with bis arm resting against the wall he
made known the object of bis visit, aud
the prisoner said he was ready to listen
to the reading Of the warrant, sad con-
tiuued to stand while the Sheriff per-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

formed the unpleasant duty. At the close
Eaton appeared to be in no manner af
fected, and conversed upon ordinary
topics. Since the conviction he has been
attended by Rev. Mr.. McIlvaip, of the
Protestant Episcopal church. ae has
now, we learn, expressed desire to be
attended by Catholic clergyman, as be
was brought up in the Catholic church.
Philadelphia Ledger, llth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

was allowed instead to dismiss himself
from the shops. These are the fsgrant
inhumanities, aud lhese be has endeavor.
ed to settle with money. The latest
compensation offered (s20) was three
fourths confscated by his medium in the
hushinE up, who only gave S. to the vic.
tim of his brsnd-and that meanness is
about as bad as the others brutality.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

An Ohio paper tells of conductor
who very kindly stopped his train to al
low two couples and a clergyman to
slight and perform the marriage cere-
mony at house by the roadside. The
performance occupied absut three min
u,es, and the welded pairs getting abe ard
again, the train travelled on.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

There is rumor in Partisan musical
circles that Strskosch is desirous of can
ceiling his contract with Minnie Hauck,
and that law suit will arise from their
disagreement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

In Chicago husbands are said to be so
fearful of divorce that they add to their
announcements Of future movements the
l7tters ''W. p, which mean wife per
hitting
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

BAgier, the manager of the Italian
Opera of Psris, proposed two years ago
to Adelina Patti, and received from her,
with many expressions Of regret--a nit
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18
A Pleasant Companion in Railroad shop.
r-a... .ha G,,.ir nfald RnnnhIiran Rah %

n
From the Springfald Republican, Feb. al
There is a man in one OF the railroad
shops in this city, who has no special
authority, save over one helper, but he
manages to maltreat good many others
in the course Of the year. His milder
malice is expressed by Swinging oil upon
the unlucky wight who offends him; bis
heavier wrath is wresked with weightier
weapons. One young man not lon 2
since was, for some obnoxious word or
act, struck with a bar of hot iron upon
his left arm, burning through his clothes
and leaving painful wound on his fesh.
At another time this gentle blacksmith
was hit BY an impertinent SNOWFALL, and
straightway he hurled at a young man,
whom he enormously supposed guilty OF
the attack, 8 bit Of iron, the end Of q car
axle, weighing, perhaps, eight pounds,
which struck the unfortunate fellow in
the small of the back, hurting him
seriously and disabling him for some
time afterwards The latest unhappy
helper Of the hero Of our tale has been
treated 10 blows in the side from ham
mers and the like playful sdmonitions Of
servitude, and has pleaded with the ever
seer IN vain to be removed elsewhere.
Finally, the other day, blow with bar
Of hot steel on the leg, which burned
through his pants, eaused him 70 dems=S
another place for personal safety, and be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

The mansion of Thomas Jefferson, At
Monticello, Virginia journal says, is
sadly in need Of repair, and has been
stripped Of many things Of interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

"Tbe Church Of the Broken Cove.
nant is the name Of house Of worship
ia New York. A Mairimonsl Baresu a
New York is aOurishing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

PosroPFIcE, MEMPHIS, TENN
March s, 1869.
O-l4J So Arr. Clos'g.
Chattanooga. Richmond,
Washington. New York,
East and South Column
bus, Ga and Montgom-
cry, Ala; all stations on
the Memphis and TuT
Central, Mobile and0hio
Nashville and Decatur.
see railroads at.........:... ll.45 am. II IN.
Cairo, Chicago. st. .Lonis,
SindIvnas. NnshIvills, dSulsyiIlss. 6is1sIans.
Pittsburg, Philadelphia,
Buffalo. Albany. New
York, and all cities
North and West, at......- Bpm. SPIN.
New Orleans. Baton Rouge
Natchez, j ackson, vicks-
burg and all cities South
5.lo p. m. 3.zv pm
All stations on the Missis-
sippi and Tennessee,
New Orleans and jack
son and Southern rail-
Louisville. Cincinnati and
New York. and stations
on the Memphis and
Louisville and branch
railroads. and all East
ern cities at..... ..........- Sam. pm.
Memphis and Little Rock
railroad. Little Rock.
Madison Sundays ex-
cepted), at....................: 6p.m. pm.
Marion, Wittsburg and
Claiborne, Ark, ltri-
weekly Monday. We'd
nesday and Friday. at. 10 am. ii am.
Olive Branch and Byhalia,
Miss, (semi weekly
Monday and friday. at. 4p.m. pm.
Cuba and BigCreek. Tenn.
weekly Friday, a.......- 10 am. ii Am.
Lite Rock and Helena,
and all landings on
White river (semi-week-
ly) Tuesday and Satur-
day, at.......................-... gam. Pm.
Pine Bluff and Helena and
all landings on Arkan-
sas river (tri-w eekly),
Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. at.....-:....-..... 9a.m. 4p.m.
All landings on the Missis-
sippi river south (semi-
weekly, Tuesday and
Saturday, at.................. Am. 4p.m.
An landings on Missis-
sippi river north (semi:
weekly. Monday and
Thursday, at................. am S.SO pm.
ROBT. G. GUST, P. M.
JOSEPH p. FLYNN, Clerk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

The difference between Eugenia and
The depesed Queen Of Spain is, that one
is belle on 9 throne and the other lisa.
belle of.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18
County Rights for Sale on Liberal Terms.

the Hive speedily many points as possible EXTRA BAR JAR
Rights Bee Season. VIII
making Hives
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18
DIRECTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FINLEY BEE 1

the domestic
oof the
section
Remove the hive when the bees be h tho
which will invariably srai regular brcOm (which always essential
only
fsten combs it,
within of the bottom
in the hive and
IL the honey boxes
impurities
the the
before will let
the miller 0
s. The snageme the old Hive
places partially remove the Ven
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

JHE HIVE WITH THE UPPER
the position the tubes The above cut shows that
while the ends are the center seen the cut The H
ate
stbatth the family
habits
without
This Hive arranged that the honey always
bebre this
rendered
faction. the advantage following. to-wit:
successful bee culture
Hives the principle be applied any Kind of Hive
dollar
whicl lsqutea n bard times
without disturbing the p the pe ana "heh
Il Is kfreef IN
this constructed that the straight
beesM o he a.
intelligence
u, ordinary hive
g. with this hive the hive
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

Eight lines Of Nonpareil, solid, constitute .
square. AfAr
Displayed Advertisements will be charged ac-
there being twelve lines of solid type to the
inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Special offices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior In
ducements, both as to rate CT charges and man
ner of displaying their favors.
Advertisements published at intervals will be
charged Ono Dollar per square for each inser-
ton. m fef
All bills for advertising are due when con-
tracted and payable on demand.
~. All letters, whether upon business or
otherwise, must be addressed to
WHITMORH q CO..
Publishers and Proprietors.
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Arrival and Departure of the Mails from
the Memphis Postoffce-Hew Arrange
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PUBLIC LEDGER.


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The PUEBLO LEDGER IL served to City subscri-
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per week, payable weekly to the carriers.
BY mail lin advanced: One year, $8; SIX
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cents.
Newsdealers supplied at 2h cents per copy.
Communications upon subjects Of general in
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e -. l.TIW
The New York herald., 1869-10-11
THE TUNNEL DIssSsER At ST. ANTHONY
FALLS.
An Underground Channel in the Mississippi-
Caving In of the Nicoiet Island Tunnei-A
Scene of Excitement.

From the st. Paul Pioneer, Oct. 81
Our sister cities OF st. Anthony aud Minneapolis
have again been visited by one or those fearful catas
trophies which never come to them without entallng
great loss not only 10 the citizens OF those two
enterprsing manufacturing cities but indirectly to
the state at large. Nothing s ever done on a small
scale at these places no matter whether IL be pic
mic, a reception 70 some distinguished guest. a
county fair or terrible calamity, involving the
direct loss OF millions of feet OF logs a caviug away
OF a portion OF the far-famed falls, or, as in the
instance about to relate, the very founda.
tions OF the falls themselves are endangered inyoy-
Ing the PROBABLE destruction OF an entire island
covered with mills ana factories OF various kinds.
At an early hour yesterday morning rumors OF
serious catastrophe at the Falls reached this city,
yet many supposed that the news was exaggerated,
aud that the damage, II anything, would be trldiHg.
But as the day were on the rtimors accumulated,
and finally reached such dimensions that reporter
nom tno Pioneer was despatched to the scene OF the
catastrophe with the view OF obtaining reliable facts
IN regard to the damage being done.
FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE DANGER.
Az an early hour In the forenoon OF Monday last
the workmen VINO were engaged In excavatlng for
the tunnel under Hennepin and Nicollet Islands
discovered water In the bottom OF the tunnel, and
soon became aware that stream had broken
through somewhere, and that the water was rapidly
accumulating. About III O'Clock A. NJ lt had covered
the track used by them In removing the sand rom
the excavation and the volume was increasing az
such q rate as 10 alarm them, and cause them 10
suspend WORK. They at once began search
Tor The break. During Monday afternoon
the amount OF water In the tunnel kept IN
creaslng. put their search for the cause was not
The New York herald., 1869-10-11
The Efforts 10 Close the Tunacl-Enconras ri,
psoapccts.


From the Minneapolis Tribune oct. ~
Yesterday force OF over 800 men, besides
large number OF teams, were engaged In the work OF
flung up the opening crevasse caused by the tall
ing In or the bed rock the western shore OF
Nlcoett Island. The opening since Tuesday night
has considerably enlarged by The ialng IN OF addi-
tional rocks but the Increasing and well directed
efforts OF those engaged in pillng trees brush,
hemp rocks, &c. has Kept the crevasse so well
covered tnat no percepbe increase has taken place
In the volume OF water rushing III. From the man
ner IN which the rock continues TO break on would
indicate that the underground channel traverses
the tunnel short distance above the foot OF Nlcolet
Island
large body OF men were busy all day yesterday
framing tile hcavy log piers for the Golfer dam.
Some OF these piers held In position last night
aud the work viii De pushed forward to-day with all
possible despatch. IL is contemplated running
dam out distance OF nom 100 to 200 feet from the
shore and from thence II VIII probably be constructed
down and around the crevasse, which, when COM
pleted, VIII e1ectually stop the dow OF water
through II. The work is progressing very favorably
aud those In charge feel quite encouraged at the
prospect and fully believe that the worst Is over
The members OF the Minneapolis Fire Department
were on hand again yesterday, was also John
Jarvis and Allen Hlll, OF the Milwaukee aud Mnnea-
polls Railroad, with crew OF men, hard at work III
various capacities. Besides these there were many
OF our prominent citizens present doing their utmost
In assisting tile work.
Everything was conducted with the most strict
military discipline. Guards were kept on duty all
day TO keep away all those who we've not at work,
In order TO facilitate the workmen. The different
work was divided into departments with competent
men at the head OF each. During the day an nl.
tiCipAted are deserving OF great credit for their
heroic and untiring abors
Jne ladies' responded literally yesterday with hot
conee and provisions Last niglt large number OF
men at WORK all nignt aud to-day several FUN.
ured men VIII be kept at work, aud IL Is hoped 10
vet tue water wen under control before night
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-07-22
Foreign News.
STAIN.


MADRID, July 21.-Thcre is much excite
mcnt throughout Spain. Many arrests have
been made ut Vallodolid, Barcelona, and
Cordovia, of parties believed to be ferment-
ing an insurrcction, including several Gen
erals and Colonies. The authorities are
taking great precautions against al out
break.
The French Government has ordered all
conspirators from its frontier.
4 deep plot for the assassination Of Sc
riano. Prim, and ReYara, has been disco-
yered here.
A short fight took place at Cindad Real
between the civil authorities and n band of
insurrcctionists. Nine of the latter and
several troops were wounded, when the in
surgents retreated. Their leaders escaped.
GREAT BRITAIN.
LONDON, July 2l.-Thc British ship Lord
Sidmoutl. from Quebec June 9TH for Glas-
gov, encountered heavy gale, sprung a
leak, and was abandoned. Her crew were
saved.
In the House Of Commons last night the
Lord Mayor of Dublin, in full official robes,
presented a petition at the bar of the House
praying persistence in the efforts to secure
religious equality in Ireland.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-07-22
domestic Markets-[BY TELEGRAPH

NEW YORK, July 2l:-Noon.- dun: Momey
'os, i@sa. SorthCarollna IS, $50; new, '5'. vir-
ginia 6's, cx-coupons,| ! new. 81. Tennessee G's
cx-coupons, O.; new, so. -
lc. better. Pork firm; new, T3i.o2A. Lard quiet.
Cotton dull at a.93itc Turpcntinc steady at 4?sc
Rosin firm good strained 81 81. Frcights quiet.
ErcaiuG. Cotton more active at easier prices :;
sales, /. sou bales. Flour dun supcrlnc state,
IS. OMS5.6o: common to fair extra southern $40
Der Georgia. new, Il. : Delaware, IL. Georgia
white, sl.o5: kentncky white SIS. Corn scarce :;
Pork quiet at S32tmS32i. Lard dull and heavy :;
kettle, l9iGla5. Whisky steady; Western, Sl.e5
Rice rm Sugar steady CoLiee firm I1 M"la S,
low llf6liic. Frclshts quiet and firm.
Goycripnents, closed steady; 5-2Os; o. l2si
at per cent, with exceptions al q. Prime dis
counts more active AT s6tl.. Sterling quiet 1T 1903
Gello. Gold, l37. Stocks steady and dull.
BALTIMORE, July 2l;wCotton dull and I'M
Maryland red, sico@*l. se: white, ,sl.7Og$l.7e;
Corn hrm; White: *lI2@*l;l2; Yellow; $l.osa
unchanged. Whiskcy very scarce.
| asa Whiskcy. 81. Provisions tending upward :
mess pork held at S33@Saa. %. Bacon scarce,
| m &c. Lard held at I9Ac.. with light stock.
LOUISVILLE July 2l.-Fipur quiet at 81 y. Pro-
visions firm mess pork. s3a : shoulders, ltlc.
clear sides, 1sic. hams. 3l4c. Lard, 'H3c. Whis-
key quiet AT 81.
ST. Louis, July 2l.-WhlSkey firm at $lo;3'
Pork steady ut S32 25TS32.5n. Bacon firm shout
dcrs, li!c.; clear sides, ls1c.: sugnr-curcd hams
! .3c.
WILMINGTON, y. c., July 2l.-Splrit1 turpcn-
tine quiet ut 3sbc. Rosin steady ut &c. Tar.
! - Weather clear; wind s.: thermometer IS.
NEW ORLEANS July 2l.-Cotton-Mi ddlings
ao5c, : sales. 90 bales receipts 90 bales Gold
1859. New York sight premium. Sugar duh
| common, 10dllc. prime, 1910 MolasseS-None
. off
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Washington News,

WASHINGTON, July 2l.-Secretary Bout
well gives notice of the adoption of dis,
tinctive paper for all obligations and other
securities of the United States, and warns
all parties that it is felony to have or retain
possession of such paper, or paper like it
One of the peculiarities Of the paper is the
introduction of colored silk, cotton, or other
fbrous material into the body of the pape,
while in process of manufacture.
1t is stated on absolute authority that
the French cable proprietors have stipu-
lated to abide by the action OF Congress
They will be allowed to land their cable in
Massachusetts, and work it without any
present Federal interference whatever.
The customs receipts for the past week
we're nearly $500, 900.
Revenue Commissioner Delano has re-
turned.
Senator Wade says the result in Virginia
will affect unfavorably the northern cleo
tons.
Secretary of the Navy Robson has gone
with party on the TallapOosa to inspect
the navy-yards along the Atlantic coast.
All the Cabinet are absent except Messrs.
Hoar, Boutwell,, and Cox.
The murderess, Minnie James (colored)
has been sent TO the insane asylum by order
of the Secretary of the Interior.
Acknowledgement Creswcll has re-
turned.
George Peabody and Mr.. Corcoran will
visit the White Sulphur Springs tomorrow
The Revenue Department decides that
smoking tobacco cannot be retailed from
pound packages unless packed in wooden
boxes and stamped.
Efforts are being made on political
grounds to remove Gordon Adams, United
States Attorney for Mississippi. 1t is un-
dcrstood the General Commanding Ames
desires his removal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-07-22

CHARLESTON, KSoxvILLE, AND CINCIN-
NArI.-The Blue Ridge railroad, by which
Charleston is seeking communication with
the fertile valleys of Tennessee and the
manufactures and industries of the Great
West, is now under contract for the untin-
ished portion from Anderson, S. c., to Ma
ryville, Tenn. On the 10th of July q con-
tract was entered into between the directors
of the road and Messrs. }. V. Creswell
John J. Patterson, and James NJ. Sellers, OF
Pennsylvania, for the building Of the road,
including tunnelling and superstructure.
The work is to be commenced early in Au-
gust, and pushed forward so that the entire
work will be completed to Maryville, Tenn,
within two years from the LIST Of August,
1863. The contract is said to be most iavo-
rable to the company, and has been taken
at very small percentage over the esti-
mates of the engineer:
The completion OF the Blue Ridge rail.
road to Knoxville assures the Cincinnati
connection with this city.-KnotriNc Press
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-07-22

FRoN THE PAcIFIc CoAST-ANoTHEE
tccIpENr.-Sm Francisco, July 49,
The Pacific Railroad Companies have agreed
to carry freight to New York at five cents
yer pound, greenbacks. Also, to arrange
for an emigrant train at Il fare from New
lm'h at fifty dollars, and from Chicago st
'h!ry-eight dollars.
Number of leading citizens have formed
81 society for the protection Of Chinese
from abuse by lawlcss white men and boys.
4 train on the Union Pacific railroad ran
"A the track thirty miles from Promono-
tory, and broke through treStle. The
engineer, fireman. and one passenger were
killed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-07-22

NH. boutwell, AND THE VIRGINIA ELEC-
rlu>-Mr. Boutwell'S name has been free
" used in connection with the Virginia
election az an adjunct Of the Wells party
in their disgraccfnl attempt to override the
preferences Of the people. \ special dis
patch to the Ercning POST. however, says ;
There is reason for believing that Mr..
Eoytwel's position in regard to the Virgil
MIA election has been misstated i'll the pub
lie press.
ITO his personal friends he has not ex-
pressed any intention Of opposing the ad-
mission Of Virginia to representation in the
next Congress, but, on the contrary. holds
that ~ the election was fairly conducted.
and in accordance with the reconstruction
acts Of Congress, no just cause exists Tor
longer refusing the State a voice Ill the ma
iionul councils.
- The ratification ri the fifteenth amend
'uent is insured by the result of the cleo
non Just held, and az the danger of allow
ing cx-rebcls political righ's--which ex-
listed when the reconstruction laws were
iromed-Las passed away, it would be sim
vlv an act Of consistency Oh the part OF the
Republicans to accept and abide by this
result
We trust that this statement IL correct
Var York Times.