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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
PATENT INDICATOR

will commend itself. always showing the date
that is in position to print without having to
try it. and can be changed from any one date
to another in an instant. This is the first and
only stamp made that changes the month. day
and year, and INDICATES THE SAME.
1t requires no change for EIGHT YEARS.
as II contains wheel with eight years on it
decided. improvement on the old styles that
change only month and day Of month. and re-
quire to take the die of and set in type fer
years-thereby saving the trouble Of type-set-
ting and the liability of losing the year types.
On this wheel, with the years. are TIE words
PAID, CASH. A. NJ. and P. NJ.
The attention Of Railroads. Banks. Express
Companies. etc.. where the large and ontinual
use of a stamp necessitates strength and dura-
bility. is called to the above stamp. The con-
struction is so simple. handy and durable that
no direction for use is required. and the best
testimonial to be given is. that all stamps sold
BY the manufacturer or his agents in the United
States and Canada are WARRANTED FOR
EIGHT YEARS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
Niggers" not Good Enough.

The two gentlemen of color" wht
we're appointed to represent this country
in Hayti and Liberia have both declined
the honor. Either of them would have
accepted the mission TO England Bas.
set scorns Hayti, and Clay is disguised
with Liberia. This comes of teaching
the negro in this country that he is az
good as white man. OF course be as
sumes that he is superior to negroes else
where.-Richmond Dispatch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

A party of civilians and soldiers, while
crossing the prairie in Minnesota recent
ly became blinded and separated in g
snow storm. One of them finally reached
Fort Ransom, and sent party to the re-
lief of the others. The bodies of Sergt.
F. Bitmer and John Shank were found
frozen upon the prairie, and others we're
found in log shanty badly frozen
Sergt. 81. o. Boyer is missing, and it is
probable that be persisted in the storm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

The Hale-Perry imbrogiio at Madrid is
exciting the disgust of the nation.
Charges are made by each against the
other that indicate fearful demorsliza-
ton in aud about the Legation. When
the Radicals wash their dirty linen in
public, ugly stains are exhibited.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

The New York forgers have become so
bold that they now forge ipjunctions from
courts, in order to interfere in legal pro-
ceedings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

West Tennessee is rejoicing at the tide
Of immigration now setting in. One
town recently received an addition to its
population of three hundred persons
from Pennsylvania.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

Rochefort's Lanterns is now published
by Brussels printer, who pays Roche
fort 2000f. a week. The circulation of
the Lanterne is between $4,000 and
10000 copies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

The largest rose bush in France is at
Toulon. 1t covers q wall seventy-tive
feet long by eighteen in hight, and near
the root measures two feet eight inches
round. In the months of April and May
il produces fftr thousand roses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
Capitalists, Attention !
A Rare Opportunity
PROFITABLE INVESTMENT.

II OFFER FOR SALE TWO OF THE MOST
central and eligible stores in Memphis. sit
uated on the west side Of Main street, between
Madison and Court streets, known a. Nos.
27qi< and 2sl in the Walker Block. These
stores are brick. four ~ stories hiEn. with tin
as Offices By coed tenants. One Of these stores
Is under lease tor three years, which expires
January /. 1870. at 5000 rer annum the other
at S17O0; possession Of which may be had. IL
from sleoo % sl5lO per annum. This property
will be sold Tree IRON ali Caxes and encum-
brances up TO day Of sale. Title warranted.
ofersd a. public saie. MAY h, is6q. Forferm
apply g ID. j. O'REILLf. Assent.
No. elo Shelby street. or Lock-box 3f..
Also for sale. several houses and lots On Shelby
street, bstween Union Hnd 6aJoEo. les
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

A matrimonial brokerage is stated to
have been established near the Central
Park. Matrimonial brokerage leads to
matrimonial brokerage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

An Iowa merchant has offered the
youngest lady graduates of seminary
each a calico dress, on condition that 1t
it shall be worn on commencement day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

A correspondent of the New England
Farmer says be raised thirty heads and
nine thousand four hundred and forty
one kernels of oats from one kernel Of
srad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

NJ. Leon Richer is publishing in Paris,
since the lt Of April, new political
weekly, entitled Les Droit de Femmes
:" Woman's Rights"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

Theirs has the satisfaction of knowing
that 10000 sets, or 100000 volumes
of his History of the Consulate and
Empire" have been sold in France alone.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

The historian Fronde says the Scotch
have taught the English what no one of
them would believe to be possible-thst
member of Parliament can be elected
without bribery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

Marshall o. Roberts, of New Yerk, had
a daughter married last week, and his
wedding gift was a check for 500. 600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

During the past seven months there
have been in the United States sixty-one
boiler explosions, the greater portion of
them involving loss Of life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

THIS Stamp contains MONTH, DAY OF
MONTH, AND YEAR Wheels ithree wheels).
which are made of SOLID BRASS, and will
never wear out; they cannot be fattened or
injured BY blow from the hand as others
which are made Of type or electrotype.
By giving the iron handle turn back. the
head can be turned round so as IN STAMP
THE IMPRESSION IN ANY DESIRED
POSITION.
To all who use a cancelins stamp. the simple
and handy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

A telegraphic velocipede is mentioned,
that shall run on q wire from New Or
leans to New York in an hour and half
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

A graduate of the Imperial Col llege at
Pekin recently received his diploma at
the age of AZ, after having attended com
petitive examinations for twenty-six
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

The French Mission has cost General
Dix $40, 900 year more than his salary,
so great is the expense of living in Paris
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

Garibsldi has given up his schooner to
the Italian Government to quiet the fears
that he meditstes another expedition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
TRUST SALES.

THRUST SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A DEED
l. of trust made to me, as trustee, by Eliza
beth F. Green, en- November LIST, 1867. and re-
corded in the registers office OF Shelby county,
Tennessee, in book 50. pages 35l, 1862, 353 and
354, to secure the payment of certain notes
therein described.
On Saturday, the Isf day of May, 1869,
in front of t4e entrance to Odd Fellows Hall.
on North Court street, Memphis. Tennessee. l
bidder, between the hours Of ten am. and
p.m., the following lots of land, situate, lying
and being in the county Of Shelby and State OF
Tennessee. and described and bounded as fol-
lows, to-wit: Beginning at the intersection Of
the east side Of Bayless street with the north
SIDE Of Monroe street extended thence running
east with the north side Of said Monroe street
one hundred and eighty feet QsO). to a stake;
thence north. parallel with Bay less street, one
hundred and ffty-three feet nine inches
(l53 9-12). to a stake on the south side of Col-
lege alley; thence west, along said alley, one
hundred and eighty feet (lS0l, to stake on the
east side of Bayless street thence south, with
Bayless street, one hundred and fifty three
feet nine inches, to the beginning. being lots
"a, IS and SO Of Erasmus 7. Roses subdivision
of his land bought from Union Bank of Ten
nessee at M emphis. The equity Of redemption
is expressly waived. The title Is believed to be
perfect, but / sell only ss trustee.
JAS. 4. G00DLETT. Trustee:
TRUSTEE'S SALB.-BY VIRTUE OF A
/ deed Of trust. executed 10 me by Chamber
lyme Jones, Jr., of Shelby county, Tennessee,
on the 1st day Of February. 1858. for the pur-*
pose of securing the payment of certain notes
therein specified, and which said deed is re-
corded in the Registers Office Of Shelby county,
Tennessee. in book No. s., pages 2s8. 25y and
2so. will.
On Thursday, May "a, 1859,
Between the hours of 10 n m. and 2 pm, at tho
corner of Main and Madison streets, in the
city of Memphis. expose to public sale and sell
to the highest bidder, for cash, the following
described property, wit: Being three lots Of
ground. Nos. /, 2and 3, in the Dunn tract. at
the intersection of Beal street and the Pigeon
Roost road. facing Chamberlyne street and
running parallel with DuBose avenue No.
being about 81 by ?41z feet; No. 2 fronting
Chamberlyne street about 80 feet and joining
No. (; and No. about 81 feet on Chamberlyne
street and joining No. 2. and running back par
allel with No. q all of which lots lie across and
on the opposite side Of DuBose avenue from
Central Point. as shown by Henry Humphreys
plat Of the said Dunn tract, prepared by him
for the Commissioner appointed by the court to
divide said tract for the heirs of said Dunn.
The equity of redemption Is waived, and the
title believed to be good. but will convey only
as trustee. j. s. CARkUTHEhS,
1876 Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

GIVE US A TRIAL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
THAN ALL COMPETITIONS:

above facts. and all We ask Of others Is for
them TO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

n W. TURNER, MY. FORMER AGENT
". having permanently left the state.
hereby appoint Ii. d. Connell my authorized
agent to transact any business connected with
the estate Of j. NJ. Littefeld, deceased.
c. W. .LITTLEEIELD, Adm'x.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

TRUST sALE.-BY VIRTUE OF. A DEED
i of trust made to me, as trustee, by Eliza-
beth f. Green. en- November 1st, 1867. and re-
corded in the registers Office of Shelby county,
354. to secure the payment of certain notes
therein described,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

WE ARE TO SELL 100 600
w ieet Oh extra walnut lumber, oeivered on
above Memphis. For further particulars apply
10 4. W. IRVINE 4 CO.,
50 .e3s IS Front Row.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
Cottage Residence and Lot.

WE SHALL SELL AT AUCTION, ON
w the premises. very desirable COTTAGE
RESIDENCE AND LOT, situated on Manassa
street or boundary avenue, near Poplar street.
and in one Of the healthies. and most desirable
locations in the eastern part Of our city. The
house is nearly new. and contains three rooms.
with cistern and outhoases. The lot has a
front of 25 feet by q depth OF 2l91s feet. The
sale will take place on the premises, at 10
Title perfect.
50-A Real Estate Brekers
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-20

WIVES AND WIDOWS; OR, THE BRO.
KEN LIFE, is the title of a new novel
from the pA of Mrs. Ann S. Stephens,
now in press, and to be published in
few days by T. B. Peterson & Brothers,
Philadelphia. Mrs. Ann s. Stephens is
not only one of our most popular
writers of fiction, but her powers seem
inexhaustible; nor is there any diminu-
tion in her vigor, nor are her imagina-
tive faculties in the least diminished by
their constant use. In this, her last
production, all the distinctive features
of her popular hold on the feelings OF
her readers are displayed with even
more than her usual power. The story
is of that intense and absorbing interest
that the reader is carried on, from the
first to the last page, without the
slightest diminution of that breathless
interest which is the delight of your
practised novel reader. We have in it
all the ingredients which make up the
sensational novel. All the thrilling
incidents and striking characters are SO
moulded and worked up as to produce
an almost bewildering story, that is
sure to become even greater favorite
than any of Mrs. Stephens previous
works. 1t will he issued in large
duodecimo volume, in uniform style
with Fashion and Famine" and "Ru.
by Gray's Strategy and sold at Sl.75 in
cloth; or, Sl.56 in paper cover.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-20
The Cuban Project.

OF the days of '95 in Ireland q story
is told of band of patriots, who to
spite an obnoxious banker, destroyed all
his notes they could lay their hands on.
The course of the Cuban leaders il de
stroyiDg the sugar plantations, houses
and machinery seems to be about as
sensible. One OF the Cuban organs
gravely says: "CEsPEDEs in the deStruc-
tion of the cane crops, in making Cuba
a desert, has it in his power to strike at
Spain a more terrible blow than the
Spsniards deem possible" 1t may he a
terrible blow to the Spaniards, but how
will it be to the Cubansi The worst
thing that can happen to the Spaniards
would be the loss of the Island. Turn
ing the Island into desert may be the
means of accomplishing Cuban inde-
pendence, and to reconcile Spain to the
loss; but of what use will the desert he
to the CubansH
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-20
Died from Fricht,

The Minneapolis Tribune says that a
little son of Mr.. NJ. Ryder, of st. Paul,
died recently from fright under very
peculiar circumstances. Some weeks
since he was attacked bya large dog
and thrown to the ground. The dog
fastened his teeth in the child's clothes,
and shook him quite severely, but only
scratched the flesh little with his teeth.
This frightened the child so that he was
scarcely able to eat or sleep for several
days, and a short time after, while driv-
ing "a COW, large dog rushed out, bark
ing lou dly and in a threatening manner.
This so terrified the little fellow that he
fell to the ground from fright, and was
picked up by his father and carried
home, from which time he refused to
eat; his sleep was frequently broken
with starts of terror, and he gradually
wasted away until death came to his re-
lief.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-20
From Josh Billings Farmers Al
m

From Josh Billings Farmers Al
mnnaK.
When the roosters are observed before
daylite iB the morning soreing amung
the klouds, and uttering lamentashuns,
then look out for some sadden weather
and q severe pucker in the money mar
ket.
When you see l3 geese walking Injun
file, and toeing in, you can deliberately
be5 yure last surviving dollar on hard
winter and Crate fuctuousness during
the next season in the price of cowhlde
boots.
Ifpigs squeal in the night, and grass
hoppers come oph ov their 'roost and
mingle in free fight, yu may hope for
high winds in few weeks, and also the
typus fever in yuTe naborhood.
When spiders are seen climbing up
the wall backwards, and frogs cough as
they had the hickhps, look out for rain.
This IL also sure sign that children
will have the measles light.
fbees hang around their hives, and
mules are seen in brown study, a
storm Of sum kind il cooking, and yu
will notis the market for herring is
very cadaverous and chilly.
Jist before q heavy sno storm, oy )
fsot 3eep, climbly swallows are unkom
mon skarse, and in the moral world there
il a CRATE lazyness in the agytashun OF
the Temperance question. s6
When hens lay 2 eggs day, and men
cease to bragg and wimmin cease to
cacdle then Injun summer draws nj
and the Millennium amt fur oph.
Love liz sed to be blind bat i kno lots
off phellows in love who can see twice
as much in their sweethearts as / kan
1t is very diffikult for poor man to
be superior tew his fortune, and more
| diflikult for n rich one.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-20
A AIiRht Mistake.

An officer started from Utica, n. T.,
for Binghampton the other day, taking
with him a man afflicted to some extent
with delirium tremens, whom it was his
duty to lodge in the Insane Asylum.
The pair got as far as Syracuse, and
there they both became gloriously
drunk. Then the officer finished his
journey alone, and, going in drunken
condition into the presence of the au-
thorities of the asylum, exhibited his
papers, and was Immediately given a
room. After awhile he awoke to find
himself regularly entered inmate of
the institution, and it was only after Q
long process of explanation that be
could convince his new keepers that he
had made a mistake and delivered the
wrong man; but he finally did il, and
was allowed to return to Utica. What
became of the chap who escaped in
Syracuse has not been learned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-20
CURIOUS RELICS or I777.
The Raising of n british Nan-ofWnr
from the Bottom of the Delaware
River Excitement in Gloucester,
J-Mem orials Of tho Revolution.

ary Period
From the Philadelphia Evening Buletin.I
Mr.. George w. Murphy and others re-
Gently conceived the idea of raising the
hull of the British 64.guu ship Augusta,
sunk in the Delaware river, about mile
and a half below Fort NJ fin. The ship
was one of his Royal Hlghness, King
Georges fleet, aud was blown up, the
copcussion driving one of her sides out.
This occurred in 1777, and since that
time the waters OF the Delaware have
had full sweep at forcing the mud and
sand into and through the shattered
hull. Very many have been the difficult
ties encountered by the brave men who
battled with the elements to bring the
OLD craft to the surface. They have de
pended entirely upon their own re-
sources, and have expended about $500
without counting their labor. Canal
boats, barges, scows, aud drivers have
long been surmounted. Yesterday the
party. who now consist of Messrs. Muir
phv, James Powell, Moore, Shipley and
Myers, succeeded in floating the hull and
getting it to Gloucester. An intense ex :
citemcnt was created along the river
and among the Jersey folks, who were
anxious to see the vessel they have
read and heard 90 much about.
1t is the intention of those who raised
the craft to place canvas abont her, and
charge the moderate SUN oftwenty-fiye
cents to those who desire to inspect her.
Mr.. Murphy kindly showed us, last
evening, some of the relics he bad re-
covered from time to time. Among
them were silver spoon, very heavy,
beariog the makers mark, aud crest
spicuously engreved upon the end.
Near the bowl is engraved "H. w,
l7l9."
Upon a piece of metal about four
inches long and an inch wide, is very
plainly engraved the Lords Prayer,
appended to which is the name of David
Pyett, IVA. On the reverse side is en-
graved various designs.
A wonderful looking silver watch,
small in 8! !ze, and almost round in shape,
is another rare curiosity. Yesterday
the divers brought up a number of
British guipeas of the date of 1865, and
they are very perfect, and now that
they are no longer in circulation in
GTeat DEltdiu: aiSI va SOuASVi NClS Val
liable.
These were all the curiosities we had
time to inspect, lui Mr.. Murphy is con,
yinced that there is on board the vessel
many others. Two heavy cannon have
been recovered bearing the British coat
of arms, and it is estimated that at loast
one hundred tons of kentlidge is in the
hull. This kentlidge is composed of fiat
pieces of iren about two feet long, and
used for ballast. Each piece bears the
royal stamp of the King, the letter r.
1t is supposed that there are at least
one hundred tons of shot on board the
vessel. Battle axes, cutlasses, guns,
pistols, and all of the paraphernslia Of
a mat of war are visible, aud much of
it will be saved. The timbers of the
ship ore in an elegant state of preserva-
ton, aud a novel feature of her con-
struction is that she was put together
by trunnels, no bolts being used.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-20
A BLAST FROM BEECHER.
The Political Fufure-Probable Sep.
aration Of the Union--HishIy "Dis-
IoyalU Doetrfue

NEW YORK, November 19.-In his ser
mon, yesterday, Beecher referred to the
late rebellion and said its failure ought
not to give us notion that the nation
is undoubtedly secure from disruption.
Few know how near the rebellion came
to proving success. Itwas an attempt
which was founded on bad grounds,
upon that which was odious to the
moral sense of the world. But should
the Pacific States in another generation
without slavery, vile curse interfering,
undertake separation en- strong com.
mercial and political economical
grounds. the issue would probably be
very different. Our later success must
not lead us to suppose that no other at
tempts would be made. If the Southern
States, temporarily exhausted, should
renew the struggle oa grounds of polit-
ical policy and economy, the result
could not be foretold. Such was the
extent of the country that in the future,
when the respective parts became pop
ulous and wealthy, separation could
not be stayed Their interests are in
separation. National unity was secure
only when it was to the interest of
each section that there should be such
unity.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-20
In Death Uudivided.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Hayes, says the
Richmand Uhig, were two of the oldest,
most estimable and best known people
in Meckienburg, Va. Thousands who
travelled Co1's road partoek of their
genuine "old Virginia" hospitality. Be-
fore the war they were prosperous.
Thursday, the 2eth uit., they were cold
out under the bankrupt act. The old
gentleman made an unsviling attempt
to save the dear old homestead. None
could tell from the cheerful look they
both woIe how keenly the paDg of Civ.
ing it up was felt. But in less than q
week, namely, Wednesday, November
3, these two old people, born the same
year, and that eighty-six years ago, were
gathered, on the same day, to an eternal
mansion above.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-20
PoIitierSI Changes.

The rapid change which public polit
ical sentiment has undergone since
GRANTS election is wonderful. The
New York Democrat sums up the results
of the October and November elections,
in order to show that the Democrats
have gained substantial victory. The
exhibit comes in this shape: Among
the States GRANT carried in 1868, were
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois,
and California. These gave him an ag-
gregate majority of 2So,2E. Among
tue States that went for SEYMOUR were
New York, New Jersey, and Maryland,
These gave an aggregate Democratic
majority of ASH. Leaving n total
majority for GRANT in the eleven States
mentioned of 240,436. Those same
eleven States have voted within the
last two months, for candidates OF
greater or less Importance, but always
upon questions OF party. one OF the
eight States that went for GRANT last
Fall, this Fall goes Democratic, leaving
only seven, which have given aggre-
gated Radical majorities of $500,
against 2s5,247 last year. New York,
New Jersey, Maryland, and California
have this Fall gone Democratic, and
given aggregated majorities of $4,000,
against 1911 last year. This, instead
of leaving a Radical majority in the
eleven States of 24O, ,436, gives the De-
mocracy majority of $500. Within
one year the Radical majority has de-
creased 2U9,747, while the Democratic
majorities have increased 1882"