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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-14
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The Genuine Oroide Gold Watches,
IMPROVED AND MANUFACTURED By
L us are all the bet make, hunting cases.
finely chased and beautifully enamelled, patent
and detached levers. full jeweled, and every
watch perfectly regulated and adjusted. and
GUARANTEED BY TIE COMPANY to keep correct
time, and wear and not tarnish, but retain an
appearances equal to solid gold as long as worn.
These celebrated watches we arc now sending
out by mail and express, @. o. D., anywhere
within the United States and Cansdss. at the
regular wholesale price. payable on delivery.
No MONEY IS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE. rs we
prefer that all should receive and see the goods
before paying for them.
A Single watch 10 any Address, eI5.
A club sf six, with an extra watch to the
agent sending the club, $50; making seven
watches for $50
Also. q superb lot OF most elegant 0roide
Chains, Of the latest and most costly styles and
patterns. for ladies' and eentlemen's wear,
from ten to forty inches in length. at prices Of
81. 81. IS and s. each sent when ordered with
watch at the regular Wholesale prices.
Describe the watch requirei, whether ladies'
or eentlemen's size. and address your orders
- THE oRoIDE WATCH CO..
oav5tf lE Fulton street, New York.
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0FyIcE MISSISSIPPI RIvKR RknRoAD Co..
MEMPHIS. Nay a. leg.
THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THk
IL Stockholders Of the Mississippi River rail-
rosd. Il the once Of the Company in Memphis,
at 10 o',lock an. on
Friday, the 2sfh day OF June, 1859,
For the purpose Of elccting nine Dirsctors o 4
! aid road, 10 serve for one year.
By order Of the Board.
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JUS R ece Give d:

Just R Rccei ived:
ALARGE LOT OF
Mowers and Reapers,
Horse Powers and Threshers,
Hay Rakss,
wheat Fans,
Grain Cradles,
Scythes,
Evaporat0rs,
Sorghum mills,
Cotton Planters,
Cuitivntors,
Cider and Wine Mills,
Etc, etc., etc., etc.
We have the largest stock of FerfII.
iEers ever brought south.
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for the Excelsior Reaper and Mower,
Buckeye Cultivat0r, Grain Drill.
cider Press, and n. w. FeFtill King 90.
We defy eOBpstitiOn. Give ms call.
65-eo v. ID. WARD a co.
, 1869-01-01
To Females.

When q female is in trouble. afflicted with dis
ease. as weakness of the back and nls, pain in the
head, dimness of sight, loss "imu~cular power pal
ptation of the heart, rrit1hlity. nervousness, tx
IRENE urinary difficulties. dcrnngemeu; of digestive
functions general debility vagnlls. al diseases Of
the womb hysteria sierlity, and all other diseases
peculiar to females, she should 20 or wr'e at once
10 the celebrated female doctor. W. K. DOHERTY. at
his Medical Institute, and consult him about her
troubles and disease. The Doctor is eieg,ing more
cures than any other physician the State Of Cali
forna Let no false deiicacy prevent you. bn apply
Immediately and save yourself from painful suffer
ings and premature death. All married ladies', whose
delicate health or other crcun stances prevent an
increase in their families should write or call at
DIX. W. X. DOHERTl'S Medical Institute and they
will receive every possible relief and help TIE
Doctors Offices are so arranged that he can he con
suited without fear of observation.
, 1869-01-01
MEXICAN MUSTANG 11N1MENr.

The merits of this Liniment we'll known. It's
effects instantaneous. soothing, and wonderful
Cuts, bruises. sprains and swelings, are com
mon, and certain to occur in every family, chat a
bottle of this Linnent is the best investment that
can 6e made.
It is more certain than a doctor-it saves time in
sending for the doctort cheaper than the Doctor
and should never be dispensed with.
READ THE FOLLOWING
81 take pleasure IN recommending the Mexican
Mustang Liniment as a valuable and indispensable
article for Sprains, Sores, Scratches, or Calls on
Horses. Our men have used it for Burns aud
Bruises, Sores, Rheumatism &c, and all say 1t acts
like magic" J. H HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Wells, Fargo's and Harnden'
Express
"The sprain Of my daughters ankle occasivned
while skating last winter, was entirely cured in one
week. after she commenced using your celebrated
Mustang Liniment. Ed SEELY,
Gloucester, Mass Aug. lst. 1861.
Quick and sure it certainly is All genuine Is
wrapped in steelplate engravings. bearing the sig
nature Of 6. W. Westbrook Chemist and the DrivGt.
U. S. stamp of DENAs BARNES & Co. over the top.
| An effort has been made to counterfeit it wtL q
cheap stone plate label Look closely!
Sold by all Druggists, and Stores at Is and so cents
/ and 81.
, 1869-01-01
LYONS FLEA POWDER.

It is well known that Lyons genuine Magnetic
Powder will perfectly destroy everything in the
shape Of 1eas, ticks. bedbugs roaches &C. that it is
perfect poison to the insect tribe but entirely harm
less to human species and domestic animals.
Bedbugs, Ants, Reaches etc., are in every house.
This Powder is their natural death. 1t should oe in
every cupboard.
JoHN L. RoME, Esq, Superintendent of the New
York City Hospital, says: alt is the only
sure article we have used"
NEw YORK HOTEL PRoPRIEToRs say: "We have used
LYONS MAGNETIC POWDER
for exterminatDg insects and vermin, with entire
satisfaction.
COLEMAN g. STETsON, Astor House.
S. T. COZZENS, American Hotel.
ACRER d. TREADWELL, st. Nicholas Hotel
s. LELAND 81 Co., Metropolitan Hotel"
Testimony of this character might be added to any
length. Wherever il is used it adverti>es itself
The genuine has the signature Of LYON, and
the private stamp of DEMAs BARNES & Co. ANY
thing else Of this kind is imitation of counterfeit
Any druggist will procure the genuine if you insis
you will have other.
Sold by all druggists and general storekeepers II
every town and mining camp on the Pacific Coast.
, 1869-01-01

For the Office Of the Solicitor, four thousand
Eve hundred and sixty. eight dollars and twelve
cents.
For the Office of the first division of the ma
tional currency. two thousand four hundred and
twenty. six dollars aud eigbty-6ye ceuts.
For the Office of the Lght.house Board, two
thousand six hundred and seventy dollars and
forty one cents.
For the Office of Commissioner of Internal
Revenue, six thousand nine hundred and eight
dollars and eighty nine cents.
For the office Of the Attorney General, two
hundred and one dollars and eighty cents.
for'tbe quarters of the treasury regiment, four
hundred and twenty-five dollars aud sixteen
cents making 10 all the sum of sixty thou
forty cents.
coSrNUED ON TIE THIRD PAaE.1
, 1869-01-01
Female Monthly Pills.

Dr.. PERRAULr is the only agent in California fol
Dr. BIoT's Female Monthly Pills. Their immense
sale has established their reputation female rem
edy, unapproached, and far in advance Of every 9TH
er remedy for suppressons and Irregularities, and
other distractions in females. On the receipt Of five
dollars, these Pills will be sent by mail or express to
any part of the wold from curiosity or dam
age.
Persons at distance can be cured at home, by ad
dressing a ctteI to DR. PERkAULT. corner OF Sacra
mento and Montgomery streets, Rooms 10 and IL, ol
Box 973 P. o. San Francisco, stating the case as
infinitely possible, general habits of living, occu-
patton, ETC., etc.
All communications confidential.
July l6.l668, 29yl
, 1869-01-01
SE186O.X.

CALisAYA BARK has been celebrated TOR over two
hundred years, and sold during the reign of
Louis XVI, King of France, for the enormous price
Of its own weight in silver. It is remarkable for
Dyspepsia Fevers, Weakness, CONSTIPATION, &c.
CAsoAl lila BARK.-For Diarrhea, Colo, and dis
eases Of the stomach and bowels.
DAHDELIoN.-For inflammation Of the loins and
Dropsical Affections.
CHAMoMILE FLowERs.-For enfeebled digestion.
LAVENDER FLOWERS Aromatic, stimuant and
tonic-highly invigorating in nervous debility.
WINTEReRREN For ScrOfula, Rheumatism, he.
ANIsE-An aromatic carminative creating flesh,
muscle and milk; much used by mothers nursing
Also clove-buds, orange, caraway, coriander,
snAkeroot &c.
Anuthor wonderful ingredient, of Spanish origin,
imparting beauty to the complexion and bIrilliancy
to the mind is yet unknown to the commerce Of the
world. and we withhold its name for the present.
With this recipe before the community, and evil
denees Of effects meeting them on all sides, the
cess of Dr.. DRAKE stands founded upon the rock of
truth. Almost every family has some of suffer
ing which the PLANTATION BTTERS will alleviate
and cure.
They are recommend by the highest medical au-
thotities, and are warranted to produce an mnedi-
ate beneficial effect. They exceedingly agreeable
perfectly pure and harmless.
NoTIcE.-Any person pretending to sell Planta
tion Bitters in bulk or by the gallon is aswindlel
and imposter. 1t is put up only in our log cabin
| bottle. Beware of bottles rehlled with limitation
deleteTious stuff. for which several persons are al
ready in prison. See that every bottle has oul
United States stamp the cork unmutilated, anC
| our signature steel-plate side label.
Sold by all respectable dealers throuhout the habi
tai globe.
PHI. DRAKE & CO.. New York,
Sole PrOprietOrs.
REDDINGTON & CO.. San Francisco,
AGENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & NEVADA
, 1869-01-01
Notice to Absent Defendant.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, ls.
COr-N,rV oF WArIn Wnrrn ( o

County OF WALLA WALLA. -
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST
Il Judicial District To G. G. RICHARDSON: You
are hereby notified that L. WHITE & COMP ANY
have hled complaint against you in said Conrt,
which will come on to be heard before Hon. J. E
Wyehe, Judge o. said Court, on Thursday, the 2sth
day of January, 1863. at o'clock, P. NJ, Of said
day. And unless you appear and answer. the same
will be taken as confessed, and the prayer thereof
granted. The object and prayer Of said complaint ia
TO recover Of you the OF eight hundred aud eighty
i've aud 3l-lO0 dollars, and interest thereon from
the 10th day Of March. 1858, for goods. wares and
merchandise sold and delivered to you BY PLAINTIFF
Complaint dled September 18th, 1853
5O-2m FRANK z. DUGAN. Att'y fnr Plfps
, 1869-01-01
To Correspondents.

Patients residing in any part OF the State. howev-
er distant who may desire the opinion and advice oil
DR.. HOHERTY in theiI respective cases, and who
think proper to submit written statement oil such'
in preference to holding personal interview are
respectfully assured that their communications VIII
be held most sacred and confidential Il the ease o.
fully and candidly described, personal communca'
tion will be unnecessary. as instructions for Ge,
regimen and the general treatment Of the case hel
(inclnding the remedies), will he forwarded NAol.
delay, and in such a manner as to convey no ldsA~
the purport of the letter or parcel so Transmitted
, 1869-01-01
Spermattorrh0a.

DR.. DOHERTl has Just published an important
pamphlet cmbodyng his own views and experience,
in relation to Impotence or Niri,ity, belng snOl'
Treatise on Spermauorrhoea or Seminal weakness,
Nervous and Physical debility consequent on sni'
affection and other diseases of the sexual organs.
This little wSrk contains information oi the u'nVss
value to ALL whether married or single, aud VIII 10
sent FREE by mail on receipt Of Six Gents ID POS',
age stamps for return postage. ppTF
~ -ConsultatiOns-by letter or otherwise ,t
Permanent cure guaranteed or no pay ADDRESS,
W. X DOHEKTY. NJ D:
451y San Francisco, Cal
, 1869-01-01

DR. JULIEN PERRAULT, Doctor of Medicine of
~ the Faculty of Paris, Graduate of the Universe
ty Queens College, and Physician Of the st. John
Baptiste Society of San Francisco
Dr. PERRAOLT has pleasure to inform patients and
others seeking confidential medical advice. that he
can be consulted daily at his Office, Armory Hall
building, Northeast corner Montgomery and Sacra-
mento Streets San Francisco. Rooms No. 8, 10, IL.
first floor, up stairs, entrance either Montgomery
or Sacramento streets.
DR.. PERRAULr's studies have been almost exclu
sively devoted to the cure of the various forms OF
Nervous and Physical Debility the results of iniuri
GUS habits acquired in youth, which usually termin
ate in impotence and sterility, and permanently in.
duce all the concomitants of old age. Where secret
pfrmty exists involving the happiness OF life and
that OF others, reason and morality dictate the me-
cessty of its removal for is fact that premature
decline of the vigor of mannood, matrimonial IN
happiness, compulsory single life, ETC., have their
sources in causes, the germ of which Is planted in
early life, and the bitter fruit tasted long aterward:
patients laboring under this complaint will conn lain
of one.or mora of the following symptoms: Noe
turnal Emissions, Pains in the Back and Head,
Weakness of Memory and Sight, Discharge from the
Urethra on going to stool or making water, the In
tellectual Faculties are weakened Loss of Memory
ensues, Ideas clouded, and there is disnciina-
tion to attend to business, or even reading, writing
orthe society of friends, etc. The paie Ii VII prof.
abg complain of Dizziness, Vertigo, and the sight
and hearing are weakened and sleep disturbed BY
dreams, melancholy, signing, pa.pitatiors Paintings,
coughs and slow fever; while some have external
rheumatic pam, and nam Oness OF tne DOdy Ootle
of the most common symptoms are pimpies in the
face and aching in ditfereht parts of the boy Pa
tents suffering from thisy disease should apply i'm
mediately to DIR PERRA6LT, either in person or BY
letter, as he will guarantee cure of Seminal Ennis
sions and Impotence Hsx to eight weeks
| Patients suffering IRON venereal diseases in any
stage, Gonorrhoea Gleet. Structures, Bubo Ulcers
Cutaneous Euptions, ETC. will be treated successtu
y. All Syphilitic and Mercural taints entirely re-
moved from thesystem.
DR.. PzRRAuIr's diplomas are in his office, wher,
patients can see for themselves that they uu e
the care of a regularly educated practitioner. The
best references given if required.
Patients suffering under chronic diseases can cal
and examine for themselves We invite investiga
tiOn claim not to know eve rythng, nor to cure ev
erybody, but do claim that in all cases taken un
| der treatment we fulfill our promises. We particu
larly request those who have tried this boasted doc
tor, and that advertised ply sican. till worn out anC
discouraged, 10 call upon us.
Low charges and quick cures.
Ladies suffering with any complaint incidental Il
their sex, can consult the doctor with the assurance
| of relief.
, 1869-01-01
To the Afflicted.

DIR. w. X. DOHERTY returns his sincere tb,rks
to his numerous patients Tor their patronage snJ
would take this opportunity to remind them hat h.
continues to consult at his Institute for the eu If
chronic diseases of the Lungs. Liver. Eilne,s M.
gestive and Gento- Urinary Organs and al private
diseases. viz: Syphilis in all its forms and stages
Seminal Weakness AID all the horrid consequences
Of selfahuse, GoIorrhoea, Gleet, Stnctue. Noc,ur
nal aud Diurnhl Emissions, Sexual Debility Disease,
of the Back and LOins, Inf animation Of tie Bladder
and Kidneys. etc, etc; aud lie hopes that hi, long
experience and successful practice viii c5utinue to
insure him share of public patronage By the
practice of many years 10 Europe ard tie United
States, he is enabled to apply the eNcisut and
success full remedies against disease Of all kinds He
uses no mercury, charges moderate, tre1ts his pa.
tients in correc; and honorable way and has refer.
enoes of unquestionabe veracty from men o. known
respectablity and high standing in society," All par
ties consulting him by letter OF Otherwise will re-
ceive the best and gentlest treatment and implicit
secrecy.
, 1869-01-01
HOWARD & CO.,
Jewellers and Silverspiths,
Sig Broadway, N. Y

One block above the opolilan Hotel.
Every one visiting New York is vited to call at
our establishment.
In order that all may address US with confidence,
We invite attention to the following.
Office of WELLS, FARGO g. Co..
81 Broadaray, AeV York, Oct. 26, 1868
We can cheerfully commend Messrs. Howard & Co,
No. 6ls Broadway, New York, to our friends, as a
reliable and trustworthy firm, with the assurance that
all orders sent them will have faithful and prompt
attention. C. GODDARD, Treas.
For Wells Fargo & Co.
And we ais, refer to
|, W. RAYMOND, Esq. San Francisco
B. c. HOWARD, Esq. San Francisco
T. r. BUTLER. Esq. u s. MINI: San Francisco.
W. 5. HOBART, ESQ.,, Virginia City, Nevada.
, 1869-01-01

ALL OvER
The world people of sense and judgmen. have
learned to use
PLANTATION BITTERs.
Dyspepsia. with its symptoms. Headache Hart
burn Feverish Lips, Bad Breath, Sallow Complexion,
&C., can be cured by using PLANTATION BrrERs.
This is the most successful tonic of the age. Yong
middle aged ard old. delighted with its effects.
The first trial always has marked good effect.
No change Of diet is necessary. Eat all you wish,
of the best and most nutritious food.
1t the greatest cure known for overloaded
and distressed stomach, which it relieves in few
moments.
We know that we have the best and most,popular
medicine in the world. We are not afraid to show
what it is composed Of
PHYsIo1ANs ARE COMPELLED TO REcoKamD IT.
, 1869-01-01
HelmbOld's
GENUINE
PREPARATIONS

Are recommended only for those diseases and
accompanying symptoms for which their lngre'
dieuts are everywhere recognized as thorough,
standard specifics. In quoting properties from
Medical Certificates, there must be repititious of
language Diseases and symptoms follow, but
symptoms should not be mistaken for distinct
diseases. This is mentioned from the fact that
many might say that they proposed to cure eve-
rythng. Additional evidence, also, which fully
sustains all that is claimed for them, is sfound in
the medical works of the day, recommendations
from prominent Chemists, Druggists, &C., who
have been personally acquainted with the pro-
prietor for many years, as well as certificates in
unlimited numbers.
, 1869-01-01
VALUABLE RANCH FOR SALE HI

HNHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS HIS VALUABLE
IL RANCH. situated six miles southwest Of Walla
Walla, for sale. The Ranch embraces l2O acres Of
improved land. There is an Orchard OF 800 FRUIT
TREES, mostly bearing. consisting Of Apples, Pears
Peaches, Plums. Cherries, Blaekberrie., kaspbernes
Ourrants, Gooseherries &c There Is a large and
convenient Dwelling House. excellent Granery,
capacity 1000 bushels good stables and every other
convenience. Also, full stock Of farming lmple
ment.. The whole embracing one OF The most desi-
rable farms in WaIs walla Valley. Fer further par
tlcnlars enquire at the Ranch.
T An persons indebted to me, viii please call
and settle Positively the last call except with costs
3l-U THoS. K. Mccoy.
, 1869-01-01
Look at these Prices
FOR GENUINE
WALTHAM WATCHES

The P. S. Bartlett " movement with extra Jewels,
Chronometer Balance, Patent Dust Cap, Patent
Safety Pnon, ,-and all other late Improvements, in
a solid 3oz. Coin Silver Hunting Case, with Gold
Joints. $27 coin.
The same in 4oz, case, $50. In 5oz. case, $S3 coin.
The 'watham Watch Co.. movement, with extra
Jewels, Chronometer Balance, Patent Dust Cap,
Patent Safety Pinon, &C., in 3oz case, with Gold
Joints, $50 coin.
The some in 4oz case, s8s. In Coz, sS6 coin.
The Appleton. Tracy & Co." movement, with extra
Jewels, ChronOmeter Balance. Patent Dust Cap,
Patent Safety Pinion, &c, in 3Oz case Gold Joints,
$34 coin.
The same in 4oz case, ss7. In 5oz, $40 coin.
'P s. Bartlett Watch in 21Ioz Is karat Gold Hunt
| ing Case, $50 coin.
| ,WalthIn Watch Co. Watch in 21loz Is karat Gold
| Hunting Case, $S4 coin.
| Appleton, Tracy & Co. Watch in 2Aoz Is karat
Gold Hunting Case. ss7 coin.
Any additional weight at Sl per Gwt or $40 per OF.
| extra.
We will send any of the above by Wells, Fargo &
C.s Express with bill to collect delivery and give
the purchaser the privilege to examine the Watch be-
fore paying. All Express charges, however, to be
price ofthe Watch is remtted to as Dith the order, W
tcH prepay the Express charges to San Francisco
oarSslres. In sending money, drafts on Wells, Fargo
& Co. are preferred
We with it distinctly understood that thesC
Watches are the very best, with all the latest i'm
prOvements and that they in perfect running or
der and if any one does not perform well, we will
exchange it, or refund the money.
Please state that you saw this in the Wala Wall
, 1869-01-01
HELMBO[D'S
EXT ACT BUGHU ,

More strengthening than any Of the preparations
Of Bark or Iron, infinitely safer, and more pleas
ant, is now offered to afflicted humanity as a
certain cue for the following diseases and
symptoms, from whatever cause originating
General Debility,
Mental and Physical Depression,
Determination of Blood to the Head,
Confused Ideas,
Hysteria,
General Irritability,
Restlessness and sleeplessness at Night,
Absence of Muscular Power,
Loss of Appetite,
Dyspepsia,
Emaciation,
Low Spirits,
Palpitation of the Heart,
AND IN FACT
All the Concomitants of a Nervous and
Debilitated State of the System.
, 1869-01-01
a WORD OF
CAUTION.

Health is most importauti and the afflicted
should not use an advertised medicine, or any
remedy, unless its contents or ingredients gre
known to others besides the manufacturer, or
until they are satisfied of the qualifications of
the party so offering.
, 1869-01-01

p N g T. w n IN g r..
lam agent for the PIONEER WASHER, and an
prepared at all times to fll orders for the same.