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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-11
Grant Seated.
Correspondepce New York Sum-

Correspondents New YORK oun.J
The gates of the inclosure of the White
House grounds were promptly and care
fully closed as soon as Mr.. johnson and
the Cabinet had retired at 1890 o'clock,
from the occupancy of the building, and
the policemen were stationed at every
gate, with orders to admit only the pri-
vileged persons before the arrival of the
new President. When the head of the
procession reached the front of the White
House, the carriage of the President and
that of his staff were admitted, but no
others, and they were quickly rolled,
amid the loud plaudits of the immense
crowd, to the door of the White House.
Senator Cragin, Mr. Colfax, A. I. Stew
art, Generals Parker and Bsdeau accom-
panied the President. Senator Cragin
and Mr.. Colfax descended first from the
carriage, General Grant following He
had ascended two or three of the steps
leading to the main entrance, when he
noticed that he had left the door of the
carriage open, and hastily retracing his
steps he carefully closed it and nodded to
the driver who Immediately drove off.
General Schofeld had been left by the
retiring President in charge of the
White House as the only non-retirisg
member of the Cabinet, and he had been
joined by General Rawlings, General
Porter, General Babcock, General Glib
bon, General Pitcher, Colonel Taylor
and General Michler. The latter was
constituted, as the officer in charge OF
public buildings, master of ceremonies,
and on General Grants appearance at
the door of the White House, General
Michler advanced, with that peculiar
ease, and grace, aud dignity which is
always noticeable in him, and welcomed
the new occupant to his temporary
home. The President shook hands with
him, and very warmly with Rawlings and
the others who had advanced, and then
turned to speak few words to those
who had accompanied him from the
Capitol. He then advanced. under the
guidance of General Michler, to the door
of the blue-room. In the hall the
steward of the house, colored man,
was presented to General Michler, who
remarked:
This gentleman will be glad to pro-
vide dinner for you"
Thank you" said the General.
"And this gentleman" said Michler,
ia his quiet, humorous way, presenting
Mr.. Johuson's late body-servant, a per-
feet specimen Of animate ebony, will
be happy to brush your clothes.
The President repeated his thanks, and
then, turning about and looking in every
direction, be said to Michler, in half
despairing tone, Well, what am / to do
next ?"
Mr.. Colfax suggested to him to retire
TO his room on the floor above, and after
a few words the President did so. He
was soon after followed by Mr.. Cofax.
The procession meanwhile continued
to pass in front of the White House, but
outside of the iuclosure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-11

whipped out the fire. At the time they
left their position heavy fire from the
restored Federal line was going on, but
of course this ceased as soon as it be-
came manifest that the Confederates were
engaged in work of humanity to their
fallen enemies.
AS we have stated, this act of Colonel
Martin was for while the common topic
of conversation in two great armies, and
there are very many who will remember
it distinctly. One who knew all things
deep and true, and sad and strange in
human life, has said that the word
"honor" is made lying slave on many
tomb, while it is oflen dumb over the
resting place of honored bones indeed. "
That it may not be thus with Colonel
Martin, whose unknown grave is in the
sands Of a far foreign river, we seek, in
simple justice to bis memory, to recall a
gentle and knightly incident of his life,
which cleaned out like star from the
deep murk and gloom of sanguinary
war.
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OUR PRICES ARE:

We emake tubes of efreG
Rghn We
The
abIetOA yleof Hive Sampled Hive nreeipt
w. PARKER,
villa
address,
JOSEPH A. PARKER.
Agent for the above States and Shelby County.
OPFIOE-.lS Madison Street, Memphis Tenn.,
be seen In the Hive at work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-11
The CherOkss Nsutrel Lands.

A Kansas gentleman, well posted in
regard to the recent difficulties growing
cut of the settlement of the Cherokee
neutral lands, informs us that these diff
eulties are being satisfactorily adjusted,
and that the settlers upon these lands are
coming in rapidly and paying for their
claims upon Mr.. joys terms. The lands
in dispute comprise some 800, 900 acres
of very choice lands, purchased of the
Cherokee Iadians under the treaty of
1866, aud which was ratified by Congress
last summer The eastern boundary
borders on Missouri and the southern line
on the Indian territory. 1t stated that
there are already from fifteen to twenty
thousand white settlers upon these neu-
trail lands.
The terms of Gale to settlers are the
appraised prices fixed by the Govern
ment commissioners, on five years time,
at per cent interest; the settlers to pay
nothing il the border tier railroad, from
Kansas City to the southern boundary Of
Kansas, is not built according to con-
tract. Mr. Joy is under contract to have
the road completed by the 18th of Octo-
Der next, Wells d Co. being the con-
tractors-NissOuri Republican.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-11
Chicago Fashionable Intelligence.

From the Iimes.l
In the village Of Little Falls, in the
State of New York, there lived for
severa. years Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Hill
dreth. For aught that the world knew,
they were happy couple, nothing to
the contrary having been rumored in
that quiet neighborhood. In proper
course of time, Mrs. Hildreth added a
fresh claim to her husbands affections,
in presenting him with daughter, as q
pledge of her love. Ii is TO be presumed
that Mr.. and Mrs. Hildreth lived as
happily and harmoniously as the ma
jority of married people. Her husband
had charge of q cheese factory in the
little factory Of Mannheim, a short dis
tance from Little Falls 1t was here
that be became acquainted with a young
girl named Halpin, Of rather proposes
ing personal appearance, but whose
moral education seemed, from after
events, to have been sadly neglected.
Notwithstanding that Hildreth had q
wife Of his own, handsome enough TO
satisfy any reasonable man, and q
responsibility" Of tender years, he
formed an improper attachment for Miss
Halpin, and that young girl was wicked
enough to encourage and reciprocate the
tender feeling Of the man who was old
enough to be her father, and who was
also the husband of another woman.
Finding il inconvenient to carry out bis
unlawful love-mskiDg scheme in the
vicinity where be was so well known,
Hildreth and the girl made up their
minds to elope, aud seek domestic CON-
fort aud q fortune in the Western
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-11

The Chicago Journal thinks the Lord
Chamberlain of England has begun in
the wrong part Of the theater in bis ef-
forts at dramatic reform. There are
more aud grosser indecencies in dress to
be witnessed in the boxes Of the aristoc-
raey every night than were ever seen
behind the fooilights.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-11

PosToFFIoE, MEMPBIs, TENN.
March s. 1868.
Arr. Clos'g.
Chattanooga. Richmond.
Washington. New York.
East and South Column
bus, Ga and Montgom-
cry, Ala; all stations on
the Memphis. and
Central, Mobile andObio
Nashville and Decatur.
Nashville and Chatta-
nooga and East Tennes-
see railroads at.............. ll.45 am. IL m.
Cairo, Chicago. st. Louis.
SinsiDnssI. SashUIllsIl dS%lsSiIiSs, cisTsIanS,,
Pittsburg, PHILADELPHIA,
Buffalo, Albany. New
York, and all cities
North and West. at....-. SPIN. Bpm.
New Orleans. Baton Rouge
Natchez, j Jackson. Vicks-
burg and all cities South
att, Sl5 pm. 800 IN
All stations on the Missis-
sippi and Tennessee.
New Orleans and jack
son and Southern rail-
roads at...:.~........:.-.- 3.l5p.m. 500 ]. m
Louisville, Cincinnati and
New York, and stations
on the Memphis and
Louisville and branch
orn cities at..... 9a.m. B 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. 10a.m. IL am.
Olive Branch and Byhalia,
Miss, (semi weekly
Monday and Friday. at. 4p.m. SPIN.
Cuba and BigCreek, Tenn.
weekly Friday, a......... loan. ii am.
Lite Rock and Helena,
and all landings en-
White river (semi-week-
ly) Tuesday and Satur-
day, at.......................... Gam. 4p.m.
Pine Bluff and helena and
all landings on Arkan-
sas river ltri-w eekly),
Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday, at-....- ........... Sam. 4p.m.
AlllaDdings on the Missis-
sippi river south (semi-
weekly. Tuesday and
Saturday, at......--. .......... Jam. 4p.m.
Ali landings on Missis-
sippi river north (semi-
weekly. Monday and
Thursday, at................. Jam $50 pm.
R0BT. @. GUST. P. M.
JOSEPH P. FLYNN, Clerk.
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County Rights for Sale on Liberal Terms.

introduce the Hive speedily points possible EXTRA BAR
BEFORE season." Will
FamR making Hives
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-11

HE ABOVE CUT HIVE WITH
elevated
hOwn with the door thus showing the position the tubes The above
Hive the
board Of the Hive while the ends are the CENTER the The Hive
with Perforated Venhlat
hmpr of
wiln
heeh
faction. Amongthe headvan a T to
moth the greatest simsnt successful bee culture.
the cOuriet palace dollar
which quite a bard times.
aiken il free from a
besM
mores thar he
With this hive liable hive
81 neyerdi disturbed.
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ment. ~ aH
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30
Railroad Consolidation.

For some weeks past we have noticed in oui
exchanges illusions to proposed consolidation
Of the Railroads between Boston and Ogdens
bbrgh ma the Vermont Central line.
Knowing the fidelity Of Governor Smith to Yer.
mont interests, rs connected with Railroad man
agcmcnt, we had not deemed the proposed con
solidaiion as worthy of much comment but the
frequent illusions which have been made to IT,
and the public interest which IL has seemed e
awaken, has induced us 10 make careful exam
nation of the subject and we feel justified in say
ing that the proposed consolidation is regarded
by the managers Of the Vermont Central road as
wholly impracticable, and if practicable, as en-
tircly undesirable, md that the names Of some
Of the managers Of the Vermont Central road
were inserted corporators in the act TO consoli
date, now pending before the Massachusetts, leg
islature, without their knowledge or consent
The Vermont Central road has grown up under
Vermont auspices, and is now developing into a
great and successful thoroughfarc under Yer
mont management and any one acquainted with
the penetration and foresight Of Governor Smith,
would hardly expect to see him favor theproposcd
consolidation, when the Vermont Central is just
reaching that state Of chciencyand success, which
is the result of his policy, and which has cost
him the best years of his life.
There is no fear that he or any other Of the
managers Of that road, will favor any proposition
Of this onny kindred character. If there is any
consolidation of roads out of this State, il is a
matter about which we have no particular inter
est, or if We had, IL is one over which we have no
CONTROL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

ARREST OF FnLBusTERs.-Various prominent
members of the Cuban Junta in New York hay,
been arrested and thrown ipto Jail, on the com
plant Of the Spanish Minister that they intended
to violate the neutrality laws The Springfield
Republican says this course is perfectly proper
and Is another OF the many proofs given through
Out our history that the United States complies
better with her international obligations than any
OF the great nations of Europe. His proceedings
are said to be based on the treaty of 1895 between
Spain and this country, and however disagreeable
they may be to the Cuban sympatbisers, they
seem to be in strict accordance with our laws. II
England had permitted Mr.. Adams the same easy
access to her courts, and the same facilities for ar
resting the rebel agents in 1923, the Alabama
question could not have reached its present form-
dable proportions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

ELHu BuRRTT.-The removal Of Elihu Burritt
from the United States consulate at Birmingham.
though he is succeeded by good man, must
awaken many regrets among those who esteem
him for his literary and philanthropic labors.-
lie is, we are sorry to learn, in broken health.
while his pecuniary resources are quite limited.
The birmingham Post says
:, We cannot allow Mr., Burrtt's connection
with the town to close without saving that he
Will be greatly missed andregretted BY many por-
sons, to whom his courteous kindliness and his
willingness to assist in every good work have
much endeared him. Lately, we IRE grieyed to
say, falling health has compelled MIR. Bnrritt 10
abstain from exertion, but until then he was al
ways ready, from the purest motives, 10 render
assistance TO any institution, and especially 10
those which interested themselves with children
or the poor. IL would be no more than fitting
recognition of these services, and of his eminent
literary position, that Mr. Burritt should take
with HIM from birmingham some public express
sion OF kind feeling and good wishes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

LEGAL INTEREST .-Repeateda attempts to change
the present law Of our State in respect to interest,
have failed. In other States the subject has been
treated differently. The new law in New Homp-
shire provides that the lender may receive inte-
rest as high as nine per cent, by special contract,
the legal rate remaining at six per cent unless
otherwise specified. The usury bill now pending
in the Connecticut legislature is substantially a
copy of the Massachusetts law, providing that
six per cent. shall continue to be the legal rate
where no rate is mentioned, but that borrowers
and lenders may agree in writing to any other
The House hesitates to interfere with the ancient
usages of the State in this respect, but its hesta-
ton will hardly affect the practice of business
men, who have settled this question for. them
selves in spite of usage and law together.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

HEAVY SEizuRE.-Two weeks since, the largest
seizure yet made under the revenue laws was el-
iected in Baltimore. The Ullmans of that city
own the largest distilery in the country and have
done very extensive and profitable business in
liquors, which they pursued in all its branches
compromising, making peach brandy and making
new whiskcy old without increasing its age
Government officers were sent TO investigate its
affairs, and found that for long time there had
been astounding lrauds on the revenue. These
irregularities extended over very long period
and comprised violations of nearly every section
of every law respecting the manufacture of spirits
The loss TO the government is believed TO amount
10 several hundred thousand dollars The frauds
were such that they could not have been commit
ted without the conniyanco Of the local revenue
officers. The delinquents have all been suppressed
ed, and are 10 be rigidly prosecuted The build
ngs alone are worth one hundred thousand dol
ars. dispatch from Baltimore states the num-
er Of barrels of whiskey seized at 1000. valued
t $500, 900. Wearc assured from another source
hat the evidence is 80 complete that there can be
70 doubt of the conviction of the owners and the
ionhscaton Of their property
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

Lay RErREsENrArIoN.--The Springfield Rept5-
hcdR says that up 70 Saturday night, as far as re-
ported, there had been 1900 votes in favor Of
lay representation in the Methodist church, and
1900 against. These votes represent all sections
of the country, and doubtless the figures given
foreshadow pretty accurately the total result
Nearly all the churches vote in favor by good ma
Jorlties, though there are some exceptions, nota-
bly, the leading Methodist churches in New York
city. But the most noticeable thing about the
voting now going on is the very few members Of
the church who take the trouble to vote one way
or the other. If ii were not for the fact that the
women are allowed tovote the figures would make
no show at all ; and not enough of the weakersex
cast ballots to show any particular appreciation
OF the privilege in church matters, Whatever they
would do in politics.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

SECRETARY or THE NAyY.-Our dispatchc.
yesterday announced that Secretary Bore had
resigned on account OF i'll health, and that Hon
George W. Robson, of New Jersey, had been
appointed. 1t appears that the new appointee is
a son Of Judge William p. Robeson, formerly a
leading Wing politician of New Jersey Upon
the election of Frelnghuysen as Senator, Mr.
Robson was appointed Attorney General of the
State. lie is about Al years old and holds high
rank in his profession.
IL is curious coincidence that the only position
ever held in the Cabinet by New Jersey, has been
Secretary of the Navy, and which office was held
by the Hon. Simuel L. Southland under Monroe.
and by the Hon. Mahlon DickcrsDn under
Jackson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

The Frederickton IN. b. Farmer relates thai
twelve men engaged in numbering on Fish Rive,
Lakes IN the northern part of Maine, were re
Gently poisoned to death by drinking tea in which
lizard had been boiled. 1t seems that thew had
been expected 10 return from the woods, and not
arriving for several days after the appointed time
party went 10 the camp to look for them and
found the bodies Of twelve men lying on the floor
cold in death. Being somewhat exhausted BY
their journey, the relief party were about Ia
warm some tea that was already made in the ket-
tie, but on examination, they found large lizard
in the kettle which had been boiled in the tea
1t is supposed that the drinking of this tea was
the cause OF tho death Of the twelve unfortunate
men.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

DARTMOUTH CoLLEGE-C Centennial Commence
49,. lsea The exercises will be As Gollows.
sunday Jug Is, Baccniaurcate Discourse by
President Smith.
Monday, July 10, Prize Speaking by members
Of the Junior and Sophomore classes.
Tuesday, July 90, Concert in College Church
Class Day Exercises
Wednesday, July u, Address of Welcome by
President smith Address by President Lord
Historical Address by Rev. 5. G.. Brown. d. D -,
L. l.. D., President Of Hamilton College.
Observation-Disclosures Address by Chel
Justice Salmon P. Chase, President Of the Alum
nj Association.
Addresses on the various relations of the Col
lege. as follows
To Law, by Hon. Ira Perley, l.. L. D., Chief
Justice of New Hampshire to Craftsmanship,
by Hon. Daniel Clark, L. l.. D.; to Literature,
by Richard b. Kimball, ESD; to Science and the
Arts, by Hon. James w. Patterson; to Medicine.
by DR.. Jabez b. Upham to Military Life. by
General George f. Shepley; to Education, by
Samuel ii. Taylor, l.. L. D.; to Religion, BY Rev.
Samuel c. Bartlett, d, d.
Promenade concert and public reception. in
fale's mammoth tent, in the evening.
Thursday, June -, Commencement exercises
Alumni dinner levee in Reed Hall
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

STATE DEBTs.--Whe toine Of the Eastern
States have increased instead Of diminished their
debt since the close Of the war, the rapidly filling
States Of the West find it comparatively easy ia
wipe out their Indebtedness, and they are wisely
taking measures to do 50 at the earliest possible
moment. The increase Of population and wealth
is 50 large that the taxes necessary to reduce the
debt are borne without any feeling of hardship.
Iowa has wholly cleared of its debt, and other
States are not far behind in the race. Indiana
owes but little more than one-fourth as much as
iiyoyears ago, the outstanding bonds now amount
ing to less than two million dollars None of
this is due, and in fact it has been difficult to per-
sunde the holders of the bonds 10 receive their
face in anticipation Of the time Of maturity
More money has accumulated in the treasury than
the officers know how TO employ probably The
burden of the State debt in Indiana is now
comparatively unielt, but no time will be lost in
taking it away altogether. The new States are
not particularly noted for economy, though their
legislatures are not perhaps as lavish as some of
those at the East. 1t is the marvellous develop
ment Of new resources in them which enables
them to add largely every year to their poll list
and valuation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

FINALE OF THE JumIEE.-An estimate of the
number Of passengers brought into Boston during
Jubilee week, made by the officers of .he difIsrent
roads, IS as follows Eastern, 81 200; Boston
ana Albany, $1,000; Boston and Maine, 40 500
Boston and Providence, GO 500; Boston and Low,
ell, 1925; Fitchburgh, 1900 Hartford and
Erie, 10000; Old Colony, IS 900; total. 400 s45
The Metropolitan horse railroad company carried
4oo, 900 passengers in five days The reeeints for
the Jubilee entertainments were fully $500 900
Inc Coliseum is to remain standing TN Deoem.
Der The exact number of the Jubilee chorus
was io,oss. The chorus are to give the oonduc-
tors present of silver plate. Mr.. Gilmore nd.
dressed the Coliseum door-kccpcrs Saturday, and
sa'u 'nere would be a centennial celebration of
the Jubilee in 1869, and they might consider
themselvesengaged. extraordinary succosgio,,
OF iainting fits took place among the young Girls
OF the chorus, Saturday. The whole number 81
boys aud girls who tainted was about POO