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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

noble object in view. The field is large
one, and in it the members in their silent
work of charity may achieve victories
and renown not less enduring than
those of the tented field.
But when, as we have observed, they
seek 10 control conventions and cleo
tions, they enter upon dangerous path
thatif pursued will lead to certain ruin.
A secret military organization confined
strictly to its benevolent objects is well
enough, but secret military organiza-
ton in which power is a primary or
secondary consideration, is fraught with
the greatest danger to the Republic. As
the Imperialist says, "this silent, un-
noticed army of 100000 veterans duly
armed and equipped, perfectly organized
and offieered 'garrisons the entire North
and is spreading over the South" Here
is fine opening for coup detat pro-
viding the rank and file are ready for the
work. With such men as Logan and
Burnside at the head of the organization
ard Thomas and Sherman left ont in the
cold, the country will not feel very great
con 6dence in its conservative character.
-Dayton Ledger.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

The "Grand Army of the Republic "
has just held its annual convention, and
is more prosperous than ever. The pub
lie has no true idea of the immense
power which this organization could
WELD should its services be called for. 1t
is q disciplined army Of four hundred
thousand strong, and nine-tenths Of its
members are veteran soldiers. This
silent, unuoticed army garrisons the en-
tire North. 1t can take the field at an
early hours notice, and what possible
force could be raised to resist it, should
the "long roll" once be beaten from
Maine to Minnesota f-Imperialist.
The Imperjalist seems to write from
the book, and is therefore entitled to
some credence. For veal or for woe, We
believe that this Grand Army organiza-
ton has immense power. Its influence
is seen and felt all over the land, not
merely in relieving the wants Of the
widows aud orphans of deceased sol
diers tits professed objec), but in the
elections II it we're merely benevo-
lent association of citizens or soldiers or
both, it would be unobjectionable. In
so far as Il seeks to take care Of the
crippled merely, and those who are left
to the Geld charity Of the world, It has a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

A hanson cab company has been
formed in New York city, with capital
of $3.50, 600. Passengers are to be charged
thirty cents for any distance not exceed
ing mile; forty cents for two persons,
and proportiouate rates for greater dis
tances-s fraction of a mile counting
always as a mile. For any time not ex-
ceeding an hour, single passengers,
seventy-6ve cents; for two persons, one
dollar; and for any time additional, for
each hoar or fraction of an hour, al the
same rates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

A Life of Bismarck, recently published
in Leipsic, represents the Prussian
statesman in the unexpected character
Of humorist. The biographer relates
the following shecdote as an illustration
Of Bismark's tenaciiy Of purpose "When
Studying law at Berlin he had been more
than once disappointed by bootmaker
who did not send home bis boots when
they were promised. Accordingly, when
this next happened, a servant Of the
young iurlst appeared at the bootmaker's
at six in the morning with the simple
question, Are Herr Bismarcks boots
resdyf When be was told they were
not be departed, but at ten minutes pas,
six another servant appeared with the
same inquiry, and so st precise intervals
Of ten minutes il went on all day, till hy
the evening the boots we're finished and
sent home" sszzs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

Fred. Douglass, the negro, is disgusted
with the rush of white stsy-at-home Rad
icals for office, and the readiness with
which they contrive to secure positions,
while the soldiers are left out in the cold.
OF the R ochester postoffice be says: If
any change shall be made in the post
mastership, let that office be committed
to the hands of some brave and deserving
soldier, who has served his country in the
darkest hour of peril. There are enough
of such who needit and would gladly take
II ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09
Ally Gators Letters-The Supreme
I Court Decision - what Old Proc
Would do i'm the Premises-Feariu
Representations.

KNOXVILLE. June s, 1869.
My prognosticatios in regard to the
decision of the Supreme Court on the
Franchise Law have been verified, as i
knew they would be.
Notwithstanding my declaration in
favor of Stokes for Governor, could not
help presumiug upon old friendship so
far as to go and see old Proc, to ask his
opinion of the subject
He did not receive me with his usual
cordiality.
He said he was astonished at my action,
and that I ought to be ashamed Of my
ingratitude.
/ suggested that we had better drop
the subject, and asked him what he was
going to do. about the Supreme Court
decision.
"Do, Ally ?" and as be spoke the old
FIRE flashed from his eyes, Il can do
nothing now, bat if l was Governor |
would call the Legislature together at
once, and have the whole Supreme Bench
impeached and removed from office, and
their decision declared null.
II would show these hell-deserviDg
rebels that there is God in Israel.
II had Judge Frazier impeached for a
less crime against loyalty than this.
/ asked him why he did not have Sen
ter do it.
"Tve tried my best, Ally" said he,
"but it's no use. The only reason l
gave him my support was because he
had the power, and l thought l could
make him use it to perpetuate loyalty as
| founded it. If he would only do as /
tell him, Stokes would not have the ghost
of a chance but am afraid he won't"
He then intimated that the interview
might be considered closed, and did not
ask me to call again.
l left him.
failed to see Stokes this week as l
intended to, but trust that be is all right.
In these times no one is to be abso-
lutely relied upon.
This decision of the Supreme Court
may be q good thing for Stokes, but am
not sure that it will be SO bad for Senter.
DR.. Pearne says it is good thing it
did not come before the judicial election.
He says the reason was that one Of the
judges had fooled the rebels once, and
tney Qlu 0Ob nave COuuucuCo cuuuBu III
him to pledge their support to his re-
election so be waited till after the elec-
ton and then put forth his decision out
Of spite.
That is what be told me, bat am COM
PEELED to doubt some Of his statements
since be has become disloysl. n
Taking all the circumstances into con-
sideration, the future of loyalty looks
very dismal.
Suppose the kumiliatipg spectacle
should be presented to the world of SEN
ter and old Proc, Stokes and Butler, DR..
Pearne and Colonels Grisham vying with
each other in making concessions for
the support of rebels.
Suppose we should see Stokes reading
the Duncan letter to prove that be had
been all right, and Senter, with the adj
vice and consent Of old Proc and DR..
Pearne, issuing certifcateskof registra-
lion to all of them TO convince the rebels
that be Is ell right
What then would become Of the cause
Of loyalty2 ~ r1s va.
await With fear and trembling the
inevitable coarse Of events.
Yours, trenblingly,
ALLY GAToR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

A merchant of st. Petersburgh has a
porter who he knew had purchased the
lottery ticket No. 2l3, 1872. The official
list of the drawing, as published in the
West, showed that that ticket had drawn
the great prize of $4,000 roubles. No
sooner had the merchant read this notice
in the papers, than he offered to his por
ter 100 roubles for the ticket. The por-
ter sold it to him willingly. Next day
the West published correction, stating
that No. 2l3,7s2 had drawn the great
nrize
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

White Pine adds to its other attractions
that of a natural cave of indefinite size.
Through an opening about six feet in
diameter one enters into large room,
from which there are passages in differ
eat directions. The walls of so much as
has been explored are composed of lime
stone, intermixed with spar and metal
bsaring quartz, from which great things
are hoped.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

In the township of Woodland, Barry
county, Michigan, on May l9.h, three
young ladies, attended by three young
men, went out in a small boat on Jordon
lake for a pleasure ride. After getting
into deep water one of the young ladies
fell overheard, and in the effort to save
her the boat was capsized, precipitating
the whole party into the water. One Of
the young men and all of the young
ladies' were drowned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

The canary bird has been an object of
traffic for five centuries. Five hundred
years ago there was but one kind of ca.
nary Bird but the original stock has
been so mixed and adulterated that the
varieties now number at least fifty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

A Boston artist has chartered steam
ship of $50 tons burden for summer
trip to the Arctic regions. Two photo
graphers and five companions will be
taken on the voyage, which will last for
three months. All the points of interest
will be visited. The expedition is to sail
on June 25th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

The singular unpopulsrity ofthe Bona
parte family in Paris was shown the
other day by little episode during an
auctios sale at the Hotel des Ventes. A
fine portrait of the Princess Caroline
Bonaparte, in splendid frame, was sold
for one franc and half while all the
other paintings brought good prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

The continental Hotel at Long Branch
was sold at auction last week. The cred
itors combined aud bought the hotel with
twelve acres OF ground for Ss7, 900. The
furniture sold for s32, 900. The original
cost of the property was $3.50. 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

Wolves and lynx abound in the neigh
borhood of Ottawa, Waukeshs county,
Wisconsin. About six hnndred dellars'
worth of sheep have been killed by them
thus far the present season. A bounty
is offered for scalps.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

In Burlington, Iowa, practical me-
chanic of that city is building houses for
three hundred dollars each. Each house
contains three good rooms, plastered,
glazed and finished in every respect like
the ordinary small cottage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

A Michigan ruralist complains that he
sent four dollars to a jewelry firm in
New York for a music box playing
twenty. four tunes, and received in return
a jewsharp.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

A patent has been obtained for the
manufacture of waterproof paper. 1t
will be no uncommon thing, by and by,
to carry quart Of milk home in paper
bag,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

The new Masonic Temple in Baltimore
is nearly completed, at an expense Of
about half 8 million dollars, and will be
occupied this month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

The graves of Mrs.. Surratt and Capt.
Wirz we're beautifully strewn with flowers
on Saturday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

The mother Of Stephen A. Douglas
died at Clifton Springs, New York, on
Sunday, aged 81 years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09
DENTIST.
y Jefferson st., Memphis, Tenn.
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SIS
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These celebrated watches We are now sending
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09
NO TOE.

OpyTcE MissrssrPPI RrvER RAuRoap Co
MKNPHIs, May q, lt6s. Z
T'HERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THk
Il Stockholders Of the Mississippi River rail-
road. At the once Of the Company in Memphis.
at 10 o'clock an, on
Friday, the 2ath day ofJane, Ises,
For the purpose Of sleeling rine D;Tectors q
sd road, TO serve for one year.
BY order Of the Board.
7s-oAw-iol ISAAC MORRISON. s.c'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-09

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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-19
'COELECrOR'S OFFICE, =
~ y q" August Sd, 1859.
Tc'1,e Rax layers Of the q tyIof Norlolk

TcY.e Rax layers Of the Oh tytof Norfolk
I NOTICE. IS nerobg 81 ven to all per- ons
whose city Taxes are due for the year
loo9 thai am ready to reoeive them. and
respectfully refer them 10 the following
Ordinance :gaa~ ~, ~ - "a q -, =" -
| 81. PREMIUMS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT
OF TAxES.--That all persons assessed IoI
axes GA the Assessors roll, and with
damp taxes. who shall pay the same 10
The Collector from the twenty. fourth
june to twenty-ioarth duly Id any yenr
shall be allowed a discount OF Six per
cent. on The amount thereof; and such
person VINO sh ii pay said taxes betwe cen
the lWeuty-foufth day OF Ju Y to tWefity-
AiourtA August succeeding snail be allow.
ea discount OF four per cent. on the
AmounJ thereof, and from the twenty
fourth OF August to twenty fourth Sep,
tenoer a discount OF two per cent; and
from the tWenty-fourth of september to
twenty fourth Octo.er no discount snail
be allowed; ana all taxes rem aiming mn.
pal On Lhe4twenty-tourth day of OcLobar
i, +. enty fourth Of November an addi-
t1on VI Two per cent. shall be added: and
from twenty fourth of November to first.
day OF January following, a Iurther aeidi.
tlon OF four per cent. shall be adued
h!ter }nr.t oIlJanuary the Col Iector IL
empowered to, make the takes bv VIZ, RI
rant II otherwise. LIS a5 &1isaTEfI if1l I,7T'. Il
3 the above Ordinance has been an, end.
90, lof Inns year only, so rs ia a faw q a,
ouction OF six per cent. To the PAIN az All
gust, 1863, and no allowance Of the fopr
per cent. The rem aiaing clauses remains
snail DC In my Office from a. m. 70 4
=; n. tsunaays exceptedD until the 18th
uf AUGUST, rN-t
''' A. L. HILL,
X auf nfl ColleetOr
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-19
MIRAL SPRING.. A

Our neigks at Suffolk are in &C.
stacies, overnineral water recently
discovered. bout year ago, Mr..
EWm. H. Blom, dug a well on bis
premises, about twenty feet below
the surface uck a spout of water,
strongly migrated with sulphur,
alum and Ire The use of it soon
showed,i it to avery superior mineral
water Mar surprising cures have
beensmadea lifts use. 1t has been
sent to Baltbre, to be fully analysed
Drs.. Baker, ibwne,Kilby and Holland,
all the .resiot physicians, unite in
highly recommending the water, and
DR.. Barnes otCarrsville, is using the
water, and spks Of it in terms most
fiattering., Or friend of the, Sun,
thinks it equa if not superior to any
mineral waterin the State; Weekly
excursions for his city have been pro-
posed, and son arrangement is being
perfected SO tht the people Of Norfolk
may be able to test the value of thu
water. We published an analysis Q
Che water in or paper of. Monday, a
hy paf Stawart of Ralti-
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-19

Rss CoNDoLENT-VERy.--A young
friend of ours who is rather strong in
the old Bourbon faith, called on US a
few days ago, the morning of the ap-
pearanoe Of the test-oath rumor, to con-
dole with us on the blasted prospects of
the "new movement" We knew we
could rely on his sympathy, in the
event of the failure of our pet scheme,
and although he had been exceedingly
silent and reticent ever since the an
nouncement of the success ofthe Walker
ticket, something that morning seemed
to have infused new life into him. Of
course it must have been the testsoath
bugaboo. He approached us with his
thumb on the tip of his nose and all
four of his fingers seemed possessed with
a lively sensation of joy from the way
they gyrated around How did we like
the news that morning? What div
think of the ''new movement, now?
Didn't we wish we had never had any
thing to do with it?-and a number OF
other similar questions speedily followed
each other Afterwhich he wound upwith
the positive assurance that our having
originated the new movement, would
call down the lasting condemnation of the
people OF the State on our head; that our
name would be reprobated for ever, by
every true sVirglnian, and that they
would not let our ashes desecrs'e the
sacred soil, but would remove them as
far from the borders of the State as pos
slble. OF course, our young old Bour-
bun friend. had but little irony in his
meaning; but it appeared to be great
relief to him to have an opportunity
thus to deliver himself We haven't
laid eyes on him since he has found out
there was no truth in the rumor that
built his hopes so high that morning.
He has subsidized again. aac Us
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-19
CANNOT BE ExoELLEp- : Il {
@ IT 81 r. "A NJ IT T ~ Il
NJ o T. I G. Ell!

|, GA and after the 10th instant, all
vessels arriving at this port eiom ports to
the Southwark OF Cape Fear river, N. c.,
will be required to heave TO at the Quar-
antine Station near Buoy No. z, opposite
TYraney Island, and there await the in
lection AMI orders OF the Health Off er.
q All vessels from ports known o be
infected with yellow Fever, Cholera or
other Epidemic Diseases, but having had
no case during the voyage, VIII pc quar-
antined ten days and Thoroughly fumisat-
cd under direction of the Health ofhcer.
5. Vessels arriving having had infec-
tiouS or contagious diseases on BOARD
during the VOYAGE will be auarantinec
uusIl ten days after the disappearance o.
the1ast case, and thoroughly fumigatec
under the direction of the Health ofticef
A.. Vessels arriving from infected ports
through the Albemarle and Chesapeake
Canal, will be subjectsto the same rules
and will await inspection and orders OIL
the Health officer at Or near Burton
s., Communicates with this shore 81
nassine vessels will not be allowed e4
cept by permission OF The Health Officer
s. Masters of vessels and Pilots Ii
charge, and Harbor Masters. Will be cid
responsible for any violation OF the above
By order of the Board OF Health.
ga 5oF. Q, eRANisR N. ..
g. ny -Gtsizg Healtn OInoe.. q
NORFOLK, VA, June lst, 1863. Jel2
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-19
WHO THE cAREdsTs ARE.

! We road frequently in the cable
news from Spain of "the nCarlists"
They occupied much Of the foreign
news thirty-fve years ago. At that
time Don Caf'os. Count de Monte holm,
was claiming che throne of Spain, as
the heir Of his brother, Ferdinand VII,
then just dead. The regal power was
lodged in the hands ofMaria, Christiana,
widow of Ferdinand, as regent for her
daughter, the e1-Queen Isabella. Don
Carlos and his partsans have never
surrendered bis claim to the throne, and
though unsuccessful in several attempts
have. been Waiting many years for
something toIturn up. without even
meeting the success Of Mr.. Micawber.
The present attempt is probably but
the flicker d dying flame, after
which the Cadists will go out forever.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-19

Rsg" ! be Charleston Courier has a
capital editorial Oh the subject Of man
ufactures in the Southern States. "We
could never UNDERSTAND, y says the Cou-
rier, "why the crops raised at our very
doors should be exported to other States
for the purpose of then being converted
into fabrics for use. Why should the
StatesRof the North manufacture the
cotton whichrtheyl do not produce 2 To
state the proposition in another form,
why should not the South, which pro-
ducesl the cotton, also manufasture it
for us ?"
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-08-19

ne Data, the Washington cores
pondent of tie Baltimore Sun, writes
on Monday Notwithstanding the au-
thoritative statements that have been
made to the contrary, there is a report
from q good source that under instruc-
tons from. the administration, General
Candy " viii exact the the iron-clad oath
from members elect of TIE Virginia
Legislature. The Wells radicals seem
10 be SO well satisfed)of this, and with
apparent good reason, chat they are
boasting that they {willFbe able to exert
powerful influence upon the Legisla-
ture when it meets. Per contra, a tele-
gram is published dated Tuesday, which
says: Secretary Rawlins says that Gen.
Candy will not exact the test-oath from
the Virginia Legislators So it varies.
=" Now we 60 up, up upn-and now we
80 down, down, down." ts4as l{)