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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03
The Gettysburg Reunion Failure
r.ft nr The REASON why,

Withregret Forney announces the Get
| tysburg reunion q failure. The Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore
| Gazette tells why it was 30. He says:
Radical papers here and elsewhere
have loudly complained Of the failure Of
Southern Generals to respond to the
public inyitstian 70 ettepd the Gettys
burg gathering. One of these organs
referred especially to General Lee, and
called attention to the fact that be could
spare time to attend the White Sulphur
Syringe, bgt not to grace with his pres
ence this patriotic ! occasion.
Without presumiDg to assign the true
reasons which operated generally, much
less to 9opbt the specific grounds assigned
by several for declining to be present,
may it not be reasonably concluded that
| il Southern officers had found it conren-
lent to attend, they would have run great
rick of being openly pad wanloply in
suited 2 Il must have been observed that
the better part Of Federal officers have
chosen to absent themselves, probably in
| fear Of some disgraceful act in this very
direction. Geary, for whose political
benefit the thing was gotten up (aidsd
by the keeper of the hotel, whose pocket
vss also eonpernedl, Is In ehief COM
mand. 1t will be seen by the published
account that many of the fgurdntes that
surrounds him are Generals" who have
never seen battle anywhere, and Col
onels" who were never nearer one than
the city of Washington ls to the rivulet
called bulls Run" What chance of
civil treatment would real generals and
accomplished gentlemen have with such
| peoplef
1t cannot have been forgotten that at g
very recent celebration Of the kind,
the Hon. Frank Blair (bimself Fed
oral General, aud one of the best of the
lot). was grossly insplted for incidentally
giving credit to the mere soldierh quail
Ties Of such military master minds Is
Sonewall Jackson and Sidney Johnston,
who were long since dead aud buried
What il General Lee, at Gettysburg
dinner party during the week of August
ceremonies, had been toasted by some
indiscreet but honest Federal officer.
for the possession OF those qualities
in an eminent degreeY A very prob
able contingency, and one the General
could not prevent. Does any one
imggine that such creatures as Gesry
would not have hisssd and put down
the proposer Of the toast, and all who
might think the compliment well de-
served7 On the other hand, ii the only
use to which the gentlemen invited were
to be put was that Of grazing the
triumph" Of the pompous end empty
Geary awarded on his own hook, and
not by the people, as anoiently in Rome) },
then It Is not too much TO say that every
gentleman 10 the land. Democratic or
Republican, white or black, must feel
thankful that circumstances" over
WHICH the Southern Generals bad mo
control, prevented their attendance.
have q good and Substantial reason
for Supposing that the gubernatorial can
didste Of the Radicals in Pennsylvania
meditated detestAble emsute Of this
kind
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03

A curious marriage occurred last week
in St. Louis. A stone-blind bridegroom
was led by his blushing bride to the altar
of justice of the peace. That honest
and benevolent functionary felt il to be
bis duty to inform the poor blind man
that the chosen Of his heart was really
one Of the ugliest women in the world,
and that she had already, to his certain
knowledge, buried two husbands. To
this the bridegroom responded that he
had seen the lady a great many years
ago, and that, according to the best Of
his recollection, she was then a thing of
beauty land "a form Of life and light"
As the unfortunate man insisted on being
married to this dream of his earlier and
happier days. the knot was tied; but the
justice swors that he couldn't in con-
science take fee for doing it; and so
the poor victim was led away rejoicing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03
NOVA SCOTIA.

HALIFAX, September 2-Prince Ar
thur left Richmond by q special train
this morning. Salutes we're fred along
the route. The party reached Hopswel
where addresses were presented to the
Prince, who made q reply. The PriAee
viii embark in the gunboai Dart, at Pic
ton, for shediac, Monday.
The city, through Mayor Dean, pre-.
sentsd farewell address to Admiral
Rodney Aundy this afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03
NEW YORK.

NEw York, September 3.-F. ]. A..
Bole, formerly prominent politician of
this city, died yesterday in the Lunatic
Asylum, his insanity being caused by dis
sipation and disappointment at being de-
feated for the Msyoralty by Gunther.
Rumor says railroad fares to the West
are to be materially reduced-say to ten
dollars to Chicago.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03
sxoREs AED THE OLD LEGIsLA.
TURE.

Teuuessee's distinguished calf Killer
has been in Washington for week OF
more, endeavoring TO work on the feel
ings Of the Administration. that Governor
senter may be turned cut Of the Office to
which he was elected by the people. and
have himself (sfokes) pat 10. We doubt
very much whether tie little game vii.
work cut SO successfully as its originstors
have Intended il shcnid. Congress win
hardly interfere With The acts Of soye-
re:en State, aud Il It does i, will at Oses
damn the Republican party ss beisg
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03
LATE RIOT IN RUTHERFORD.


LATE RIOT IN RUIHERFORD.
A few Of the public journals in this
State are expressing undignified and
hssty views as 10 the latexiot in Ruther-
ford county. 1t does appearthat demoral-
;zat;on. arising from cur defeat, has made
towards of great many men IN the
aoutb. who are in constant dread always
for fear they may in some way afford the
Radical party the opportunity of charg-
inc them with still being rebelious and
wanting in fidelity to the United States
Government. This feeling seems
"a peryade the hearts of so many
blatant politicians of the day that inc
foot bes become noticeable even to our
anemv-the Radicals-who use it as q
means to attain their nefarious ends. La
politics, as we'll as the ordinary pursuits
o, life, we must elect to stand on'pnnci-
ule, if success be attained, for three
armed is be whose quarrel is just Inc
disposition to cringe and hunt after ex'
cuses. when something unavoidable oc-
curs in our State. 10 becoming disgusting
IN the brave and honest yeomsnry OF The
country. When the fesr-strickenwretches
cannot frame an excuse for negro
riot. they then let in like killing snakes
and ahuse the miserable whites who would
dare thus to disturb their feminine,
weak. nervous natures. Wehad thought,
from the first reports learned from the
late disturbance between the blacks and
whites in Middle Tennessee, that our
friends up there had ell at once gone mad
and in fit of lunacy, we're killing all the
negroes in Rutherford county; but it was
the reverse, when correctly informed, for
II appears the negroes are organized in
companies, with their oifcers, and
are shooting down The whites when and
wherever fonud. The negroes were the
aggressors, and threw down the gauntlet
for a general row, which the whites were
reluctant to accept. The language of the
letter written from that county, as pub
lished in the LEDGER yesterday, charges
the negroes with having gone to the polls
armed, and 10 regularly organized COM
panies, commanded by officers elected.
The negroes at Smyrna, under the lead
ership of prominent Radicals, have since
threatened the lives Of prominentc citizens,
and are DRINK and rioting all over that
section of the country. The negroes
banded themselves together with the in
tention Of firing on any white person who
should pass the road, and 1t was done 10
several instances, which resulted in the
wouuding Of some, and the killing of one
mans horse. These unlawful acts were
going Oh, aud the whites thought it time
to defend themselves; SO war Of retail
alton was raised on their part, which was
alone sufficient to call down upon their
heads OIL 'ne ana'ne%S' VI tps .,'
ana naa'ca' press ~ nas,'s ny o4 Nv"
much the armed power of the Govern
msnt nos'''e 70 'ne peop'e =. '"e 0o''"
may in'sa'en' II eanno. oOn'e'A'e 'nA'
instructive ieehng OF seii-ae'ense VINE"
the God OF nature nts p'ah'ea " 'ne
breasts oil all men ine oou'" ues''es
peace, and absolutely r,qu''es peace
that she msy DC again o"'' Up anu S,s''
ontliDerty -hlghWey 10 ptospeI"y' pne
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03
RHODE ISLAND.

PaovIDEscE. September 2.-At q
meeting Of the corporation Of Brown
University, John g. Whittier and Roland
G. HOARD were elected to I'll the vacan-
ciss in the Board Of Trustees, The time
for holding the commencement is
changed from September to June.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03

The eleventh annual fair Of the New
Jersey Agricultural Society will be held
on the 2lst, 221, 23i aud 24'h OF Septem-
hes, :. WsFsrly, between Newark and
Elizabeth on the line Of the New Jersey
Railway The grounds are about sixty
i've acres IN extent, aud are pleasantly
situated. IL is expected that this will be
the best exhibition ever heldin the State
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03

False hair, it is asserted by the journals
of Paris, has fallen in value as much as
fifty per cent. 1t is calculated that if all
the false hair worn by the Partisan ladies
were collected in the Place Vendome
and piled up, it would reach to the top of
the Napoleon column. The price of these
head decorations is very high. A light
golden or straw-colored hair composition,
which falls from the crown of the head
down the back, is valued at $40.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03

Nsp York Cotton September 8. 10
am The market opened frmer, and
holders are asking higher rates. The
market was stronghold by the advance in
gold. Sales at all ports yesterday, 4lS
halaa. rooa;nts OK
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03
receipts, 875.

New York Aoney-September 3, 1925.
Governments open steady in price and
tone. Sterling exchange dull at 100 for
sixty-day bills. Gold carrying at 1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03

New York Stock-September 3, ll:4O.
Steady and rather better in some instan-
ces Erie, a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03
PUBLIC LEDGER.
once. No. is Madison street.
MINI HISS
FRIDAY Evening. September 3, 1863.

Mr.. Thomas Tardrew, Of New York
city, is authorized to act as Northern
advertising agent of the PUBLIC LEDGER
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03

Domestic and Foreign Market Reports, ~
Photographed to tho " Public Ledger By
the Southern Pacific and Atlsntic Tsls-
\ graph Compauy. fViIA hF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-03
" WILLIE TT'S,o
No. 81 Adams Street.
Billiard and Bowling Rooms

-Tbs most ELEGANT and Complete Estab-
lishment Of its kind in the Missistippi VALLEY.
- The Tables ard Alleys are new. and Of
the most approved pattern nnd make.
So Elagant Private Pariors for Eentlsmcn.
The Wines and Liquors are Of the Best Quality
lat CONVERSE a co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-24
UNION AND AMERICAN
/. o. GRIFFITH a co., PrOprietors
THE GUESTS OF THE HEART.


Soft falls through the gathering twilight
The rain from the dripping caves,
And stirs with a tremulous rustic =
Inc dead and the dying leaves;
Mhiie atar IN the midst Of the shadows,
L near the sweet voices Of bells
Come born on the wind of the Auu
at dtfully rises and swells.
They call aud they answer each other
They answer and mingle again
AS the deep and the shrill in an an hem
Make harmony still in their strain;
AS the Voices OF sentinels mingls
la mountainous regions Of snow.
Till from hill top TO hilltop a chorus
Floats down 10 the valleys below.
The shadows, the fire light Of even,
The sound of the rains distant chime,
Come bringing. with rain softly dropping,
Sweet thoughts of a shadowy time:
The slumberOUs sense of seelusiOn,
From storm and intruders aloOf,
We feel when We hear in the midnight
The patter Of rain on the roof.
When the p'rit goes forth in itsyearrings,
To TAX all its wanderers home;
Or afaT in the regions of fancy,
Delights on swift pinions to roam,
quietly sit by the fire light
The fire-light so bright and so warm
For i know that those only who love me
Will seek me through shadow and storm.
Bat should they be absent this evening.
Should even the household depart
Deserted, should not be lonely;
There still would be guests in MY heart
The faces Of friends that l cherish,
The smiles and the glance and the tone,
Will haunt wherever / wander,
And thus / am never alone.
With those who have left far behind them
The joys and the sorrows of time
Who ting the sweet songs of the angels
In a purer and happier cline
Then darkly, q evening of Autumnl
Your rain and your shadow may fall
Nv loved and my lost ones you bring me-
My heart holds feast with them all.
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friend, and receiving her caresses.
Then they rose to depart, when the
lswan also rose, and, stretching its
meek, watched them far away; then,
uttering a strangely wild shrek,
returned to the water, and was soon
in the midst of its ordinary com
panlons.
In the meantime the lady, i'm
pressed by the singular adventure,
was. loath to leave the spot, and
finally persuaded her companion to
return with her and see if the swan
would rsnew its visit to them. Very
quietly they stole back and resumed
their seats, but scarcely were they
seated when the swan again sung
his delight, and fastened to the
shore and to tho lady's side. He
maintained the same repugnance
this time as before to the gentle
man, and when they withdrew, again
broke out in the same mournful
wall.
The third time they returned, but
changed their seats. Still the swan
detected the presence of the lady
and came to her side, receiving and
returning her caresses, and angrily
rejecting all others. The circum-
stance was more singular from the
fact that the lady had never visited
the swans, and certainly had never
fed them, as so many visitors are in
the habit of doing. Nor did she
or her companion on this evening
make any noise or motions to attract
the attention of the swan, or give it
any inducement to repeat its visit.
Tbs sequel of tue story is quick
ly told. The lady recognized the
spot as the vicinity where her former
lover met his death. She returned
to her home convinced that his spirit
had met her in the form of this
swan, and, with all the sad memo
ries Of the past rushing upon her
mind, she shut herself up, and still
refuses to see even the one to whom
she is engaged, and who shared with
her this strange adventure.-Ne'o
York San.
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In the Political Interests of
the People

TIE UNION AND AMERICAN will take the Con-
stitutiOn and laws for its guide. adhering to tn
teachings of the founders of our government. 1
will guard with vigilance and frmness the
rights of all the people, urging upon all. mOdcra-
ton, forbearance and a steady adherence to
law and order. thereby enabling the people to
develop the resources and advance all the mate
rial and other interests of our State and com
mon country. Feeling that these are endan-
gered by the revolutionary schemes Of the Radi-
cal politicians. who now hold the legislative
power Of the government we shall abate moth
ng of our past opposition to their measures.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-24
Our Financial and CONNER
oial Column.

Every dep artment Of business has aD imme
date interest in the markets Of the country. and
in its financial fluctuations and condition. The
man who fails to keep himself properly sd-
vised as to the rise and fall Of the markets. as
controlled By the laws of demand and supply
and the relative condition of the currency, is
exposed to constant loss. and must necessarily
fall behind his more intelligent and enterprising
neighbors. In order to make our paper valuable
as well as interesting. we shall make this a
SPECIAL FEATURE. Our Daily Market Reports
domestic and foreign. by teleg. aph and our
City Reports. gotten up at heaVs rXr tnse. shall
challenge the commentator OF our best bust
ness men; while our current Financial Reports
from all the leading money ccnters - the coun-
try shall he fuller than have ever been pub
lished by any other journal in Tennessee.
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HURRICANE SPRINGS,
Franklin County, near TullahOma.

1PHESEJUSTLY CELEBRATED MINERAL
L Springs are now open for the season. 1he
waters of these Springs are acknowledged to be
the best me Heated waters in the Stat. They
never fail to cure chronic diarrhea in any OF its
forms. liver complaints. dyspepsia, diseases OF
tho kidneys or bladder. female complaints.
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MarShal'S Sale.

10y VIRTUE or A WRIT OF ven, Er
ID to me directed from the Circnit Court OF
ihe limited States for Middle Tennessee, |
will. on MONDAY, the 2nd day of AUGUST
1850 Mt the Warehouse Of CHARLES. NELSON.
Nos IS and y Market street, sell 10 the highest
bidder, for cash. Five Barrels Of kectiied
WbiSkV. of which Pettis & Bro arc the repuled
owners, being condemned rs forfeited to
the United States in violation OF the revenue
laws. Sale to take place at L. o'clock, An.
d. X. GLASCOCk.
Iy1I1Ot u. S. Marshal.
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Schools and Education,

We will tako especial pains to ascertain the
true situation of all Jour school and eduea-
tional interests, so as to keep our readers fully
posted in rega.d to those important matters.
Too much consideration cannot be given to the
educational interests of our State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-24
Our Manufacturing and Do
nestle Interests.

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people to be sslf-reliant. and shall do what we
may be able to induce the establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for our home pro-
ducts. To this end we will pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS of manufacturing
and exert ourselves to encourage the diversif-
cation of Southern industries and the develop
ment of Southern resources.
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Old Union aad American Block, corner
Cherry and Church streets. aug
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Eight years ago the prOprietOrs offered
challenge of one thousand dollars (Which has
been repeatedly published in the leading papers
of the country,) that no Lightning Rod could
the Copper Scroll. Proprietors of other rods
are respectfully informed that said challenge Is
still standing. and the money ready to be de-
posted as soon rs they are ready TO take their
rods before any competent committee Of scien7
ti6c men, and have their merits tested with
thnsn Of Inc ''Challenge Rod. v
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Administrations Notice.

Iy2l1Ot
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TERMS CASH IN ADVAN OLE

The NASHVILLE UNION AND DISPATCH and the
NASHVILLE GAZETTE by consolidating the two
papers. propose to make the UNION AND AMERI-
GAN the best and chespest journal ever published
in Tennessee. and we ask the united support and
favor fthe patrons of both the former papers,
in the new enterprise, pledging ourselves that
in every particular our paper will compare IA
vOrably with the best in the entire country; and
in saying this. we only repeat the expressions of
many of cur patrons, who are most capable of
Judging in such matters.
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CURES RHEUMATISM,

MuRFRsEsBORO, Tenn, July 6.
DIR. j s. LAWRENCE, Balti-
more, Nd.-Sir: You will please
send me four (D more bottles Of
your most excellent medicine.
As you will remember, one
month or six weeks ago, I re-
ceived three bottles of il. When
I commenced taking it l sould
scarcely walk at all when night
came, but now / suffer no more
from rheumatism. / have q lit
tie brother that is about to lose
his sight, and | wish to Try II for
him. You will please find en-
closed So. for which you will
please forward me the medicine
Immediately.
Very respectfully,
i remain,
SAML. g. M'fADDRE,
P. o. Box 100. Murfreesboro.
Tenn.
SOld by Druggists every
where. apr2eodly
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Trustees Sale.

10y VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST ~
Is me executed by Wassman BROTHERS, duly
r.corded in the Registers office at Nashville
in B,oS No Il and page I76. | will sell for eash
ut public auction, on SATURDAl, JULY 81,
1859 beginning at 10 o'clock An, at No %
North Market street, a lot OF Dry goods, D""IS'
Shoes, Hats, Trunks. and Notions:
PHILIP LINDSLEN,
us oat q Trustee.
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RaukruDt Sale.
I WILL SELL PUBLICLY TO THE HIGH
1 EST bidder at the Courthouse door on
SATURDAY. LUIY q. 1850,

At II o'clock, the following piece of property.
beltaAying to the estate of }. j. 4entner, hank
rupt. lot No. 95 and part of lot No 81. in ii. "
MciayOck' 3 addition to Nashville, fronting ~
feet on Coleman street, and running back TO
low water mark on Cumberland River. SAID
lot is situated in the Ninth ward OF the city "I
Nashville. and has on il q splendid soap and
candle factory. containing No. steam engine
and boiler and all other machinery necessary
for running the same, besides neat frame
dwelling with three rooms. Terms made known
on day of sale. - ,,-,,-,,,,,,,- ,
ARTHUR u. WINSTON. Assignee.
Office. corner Union and Cherry streets, IBank
nf Tnnnessca hnIllingf IVA u
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FRESH GROCERIES,
r. l.. WEAKLEY,
No. 6 North College Street,


(Successor to Weakley Yarbrough.)
rs JUST IN RECEIPT OF A FRESH STOCK
Il of Groceries and Liquors, consisting IN part
Is hhds New Orleans Brown Sugar.
10 Demerara Sugar.
100 bags choice Rio Coffee.
20 bbls Golden Sirup-
Is :" Crushed Sugar.
Is " Powdered Sugar.
so hlf-bbls Mackerel. assorted.
I I0o boxes s SOAP .,d,.. .
zoo :. :. Starch.
100 casks Soda.
Is boxes Soda. Id. papers.
so dozen BrOOms.
100 " Painted Buckets.
100 caddies assorted Teas.
Is boxes Mustard, assorted sizes.
50 !" Rumtord's Yeast Powders
Is cases Richardson's Matches.
$50 boxes Pickles.
10000 Cigars, assorted brands
700 bbls Magnolia Flour,
100 81 Black Lick Flour.
SO boxes Cheese.
Spice. Pepper,
Ginger, Nader,
Indigo, Candy,
Fancy Soaps,
Nufmegs, Mace,
wrapping Paper, Pepper Sauce,
wines Liquors,
All of which will DO sold cheap for CASE only.
In store small lot of Mess Mackerel. as fine
rs ever brought to this market.
R. L. WEAKLEY,
noyl2 4 No Nnrth GnIIcss st-sst;
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for Js LGpiy t0n of the estate of Aicey
Rosle w. deceased, hereby notify all parties
indebted to said estate to come forward ana
BAY tho same without delay. and all parties
having claims against SAID estate 10 II'S'i'
PHILIP LINDSLEl,
n,1yIw Administrator dc bonus non.
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Corps Of Teachers.

MRS. HENRI WEBER, Principal.
Prof. THOS. B. BAILEY,
Latin. Greek, Mathematics and Natural
Sciences.
Mons. DE CASTRO,
Modern Languages.
Mrs. NJ. L. CHAPMAN,
Literary Department
Prof HENRI WEBER,
Department of Music.
Mrs. j. +. FRGAR,
Teacher on the Piano.
Mr.. AMBROSE MORRISON,
Teacher of Drawing and Painting.
Mr.. DOLBEAR,
Teacher of Penmanship.
Madame BUL0T.
Teacher of Fancy Work.
Edgeiield. July 9. ls69-tf