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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
HOar Horrtffed-Grant in Favor OF
the Osfend Manifesto,

Washington special New York Herald. sth.l
A story illustrative of the character of
Attorney General Hoar has just been
brought to light in connection with the
nomination of Daniel E. Sickles as Min
lister to Spain. 1t appears that the nom.
ination Of aiekles, like that Of most other
foreign ministers, was discussed in Cabi-
net council previous to his appointment.
When Siekles' psme was mentioned by
the President, Mr.. Hosr, raising his
spectacles above his eyebrows, said: " If
j recollect right, it appears to me that
Gen. Sickles was mixed up with the Os-
tend manifesto, ! don't know how that
would do in connection with his appoint
ment to Spain" Secretary Fish, who
was never enthusiastic for Sickles, seemed
to take courage at the remark OF Hoar,
and interposed that his recollection
was similar to that Of Mr.. Hoar concern
ing the Oslend manifesto. He also ex
pressed some doubts Of the propriety of
sending Mr.. Sickles to Spain, in view Of
his connection With that affair. There
was brief pause, after which Secretary
Rawlins said: well, / was in favor OF
the Ostend manifesto myself at the time
it was issued" Yes" said Crsswell,
"and so was ! in favor Of it then"
There was another brief silence, when
the President, looking at the council
board in a thoughtful manner, said,
Gentlemen, ] believe | was in favor OF
that manifesto myself at the time it was
issued" This put an end to the cayil.
Hear made no further objection on that
score. Fish was silent, and the nomina-
ton Of Sickles was settled by the Presi-
dent
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when Was the slave Set Free :?
Pom thu Paltimora Gun AueusfTl


At the time the emancipation proclama-
ton was issued, our forces were in pos
session Of Plymouth, North Carolina.
The slaves from the neighboring country
came IN, anxious to place themselves
under the protection OF the United States
troops. Soon, however, the rebels re-
gained possession Of Plymouth, and those
Of the negroes who did no, leave with the
Federal soldiers went back to their old
masters. very strange question now
arises. The citizens Of that country
want to know when the negroes Of North
Carolins we're made free. II, they argue,
they were free from the time the procla-
nation was issned, then they want the
government to pay them for keeping the
freedmen. or force them 10 work out their
board; IL they we're not freed till the sur.
render Of Lee, then a sale in the interim
10 valid, and the amount may be collect
ed but no claim for services rendered by
the negro can be enforced. The Wash
ington correspondent Of the New York
Journal of Commerce states that it is
learned the matter has been referred to
the Superior Court Of North Carolina
and the court lodges the issue, Judge E
W. Jones. Of that court, being nov at tbs
national capital TO have 9 talk about il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
BY TELE q R A PHI.
Dispatches to the Southwestern Press
Association.
NEW YORK.

NRw YonK, August l6 Colonel VIM
]. Maggie, formerly Of the Irish Brigade
of Fenians, released sometime ago from
an English prison, was killed yesterday
by fall from window Of his residence
SO Madison street. The Irish militia and
civil societies will attend his funeral.
Rev. DR.. Patton, of Chicago, is ofiiciat
ing at Plymouth church during the alb
sence Of Mr.. Beecher.
Work on the Spanish gunboats is going
on rapidly, and without Government in.
reference.
An injunction has been procured pre-
venting the further slaughter of cattle at
the Communipaw Abattor. The question
is to be argued September Sd.
The Sun prints an interview at Fort
Schuyler of its reporter with Pratt, the
alleged Texas murderer and rioter. The
prisoner gives q minute account of his
life, and denies that he was present when
the riot occurred at jefferson, where j.
W. Smith and two negroes were killed.
He gave a list of Texans, now in New
York, as knowing to his whereabouts at
the time. The reporter visited all, and
unhesitatingly expressed his belief in
Pratt's innocence.
The tailors' strike is officially declared
at an end except as to the men employed
by six firms.
The journeymen horse-shoers of Brook
lyn are preparing for movement for an
advance in wages.
A number of French residents cele-
brated the centenary of the birth of Ma
poleon /, yesterday.
Judge Barnard has issued an injunc-
ton, directed to the Collector of the
Thirty-Second District, epjoining him
from collecting tax for about $40 900,
which had been assessed against Lark,
Dodge 4 Co., bankers, of Wall street.
This Is the assessment Of the twenty.
fourth of one per cent. per month for
the average amount of capital employed,
and for the deposits held by the firm
business, which was made by the late
Assessor, and for which an appeal was
sustained by the Commissioner Of later.
nal Revenue. He also epjoiued the As
SCISSOR from making further assessments
against that firm as bankers. The Col
lector has sent the papers in this ease to
the United States District Attorney, with
q request that he cause it to be removed
from the jurisdiction of Judge Barpard's
court
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16

that we cant say, but know what our
eyes behold around us, and can fully
testify to the incompetency of negroes as
voters.
Will not this Cincinnatus leave bis
pillow for short time. and be induced to
run for the Convention. The assurance
can be given, we think, that none Of his
numerous clients spoken of will fall into
the penitentiary in his absence; and, IN
fact. it is doubtless the sovereign remedy
to be applied to save these unfortunates,
and the people should see to 1t by all
means. Good Lord, let thy servant now
rest in peacel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
liberia Discouraging Report from
n Georgia Ennfgrant.

n deOrBAa h.m1& ran.
From tho Columbus (Ga.) Sun and Times
We were fortunate enough last after.
noon to have short interview with Gus
Siddens, colorsd, who arrived here yes
terdsy morning, all the way from Liberia.
He left here last May year ago, with a
marty of moro than three hundred emf
grants, and is amply satisfied with his
experience in that far of land of promise.
He says it was the happiest day Of his
life when he again set foot upon his ma
tive soil. OF the party of three hundred
who left this vicinity, two hundred have
died. Most of the remainder are much
dissatisfied and anxious to return, but
many of them will never be able to do
40. Some few are making money and
conte m plate returning when they realize
a little more. Out of his own immediate
family he lost four members by death
his wife and three children. He also lost
about $4,000 in money. He puts
Liberia down as the hottest country
in the world, and very sickly for those
not acclimated. He says further, that
it is q poor place for agriculture,
as we'll as the mechanical trades. The
people are mainly trading class. They
gather the products Of the country, palm
wood, sugar, coffee, syrup, etc., and
traffic with vessels arriving from the diff
fsrent countries for dry goods, etc. These
they speculate on, and sharp trafiicker
is enabled to realize considerable property
in this way. For instance, if vessel
arrives from New York with cargo of
United States products, the officers bar
ter her cargo off for products of Liberia,
and in such a way as to realize double
the amount of money on returning to
New York they would have received by
selling for cash in Liberia. Gus says it
rains six months in the year in Liberia,
and the rainy season the natives call
winter; but he experienced no cold
weather while there. He says he was as
tonished to find himself on the other side
of the sun; that is the sun was north Of
him, and shone in at the north door of
his house, just opposite from the direc-
ton it shines here He says he will write
an article for the press himself shortly,
and in the meantime advises colored peo-
pie to stay here. t04h
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, August l6.-The build
ings of the Boston Dessicated Goldfish
Company, corner Sixth street and Colum-
bia avenue, were totally destroyed by
fire yesterday morning. Loss, $50. 900.
The Schuylkill river has dwindlsd to q
small stream, and causes great scarcity
Of water in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
Judge Dent Interviewed by ColOnei
Gus Signafg0.

A party of Mississippi editors have
been East for some weeks, and while in
Washington City they called on Judge
Louis Dent, the coming man for Governor
of Mississippi. Gus Signaigo, of the
Grenada Sentinel, thus speaks of the
interview ;,but it should be remembered
that this was previous to Dents trip to
Long Branch:
We found the Judge not only an ac-
complished classical scholar, fully posted
on every issue of the day, but q true gen.
tleman of the old school. He is man
calculated to win the affection and esteem
of all who come in contact with him by
his suave and pleasing manners and his
open and frank character. He has no
secrets TO keep, but talks freely upon
any subject brought up. He is about
forty-two years old, and has seen more OF
this world than many have at sixty. he
was Supreme Judge of the Provisional
Government of California; ran for Con-
gress from that State. and vas defeated
by one vote, on account OF an immense
ga uh;cb kent manv of bis friends
e. OO rsanb;no he nolIs General Sber-
..o Co Me,sanf I, smith and ali the
% nau, ouu nan ~ nota a, the eanital
snaaI os Iudgs Dent "A a talented,
honest spTss wboIe-souled gentleman, who
wopId do honor to spy position in
the gift of the people of his adopted
S,sts lsa host be il perfect prince,
IN, whon va come 10 household affairs
NE wonld hing in the flower OF the fam.
;Iv Mrs Bettis Dent, a lady of the high
a.. enltnre and heart ana soul into any
tb;ng that has for its object the good and
wsifsrs If her dear. native Mississippi.
Mrs. JaSss Dent il a lady of queenly
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
FLOUR, PORK AND WHISKY.

THESE ARTICLES HAVE LARGELY AID
Il yanced Of late. but We find IL difficult to
able TO realize cost with freight added. and In
order 70 close DOT some c0nsizuments we Offer
al cost and freight 100 hbis. 30 Davies'' pork,
$50 bills. whisky, and 1000 bbls. -four. Some 81
sell IL 81 lower. II Is just received from the
mills in EGYPT" Most Of our -four is sold a;
ST. Louis prices. We are agents fer millers,
and sell on commission only.. We guarantees
W0LO0Tr, SMITH A CO.,
l3ll5s Nos. and Howard Row,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
Horrible Murder I'm Alabama.

FROM the Merluihn 0aLette, l4tu.I
We learn from reliable gentleman
just from Livingston, Alabama, few
particulars Of a most outrageous and
brutal murder committed near that place
on Thursday night A party consisting
of about forty men went 10 the house of
Mr.. Copeland at the hour of midnight
aroused him from his peaceful slumbers.
He, without the least suspicion or appre-
hension quickly arose. made light and
opened the door. Poor, transporting
victim; it was only to hear the yells of
Infatuated, bloed-thirsiy demons, and re-
ceive shower Of bullets in his breast
He fell dead upon the spot, and was
dragged in triumph several hundred
yards from where the damning deed was
committed and there left.
Mr.. Copeland was a mechanic, and
from all we can learn was peaceful, law
abiding man, and was thought to be on
good terms with all who knew him.
The same party also went to the house
Of the negro who was elected 10 repre-
sent Sumter county in the Legislature 81
the recent election. and attempted 10
seize him, but he made bis escape through
a window. His son, however, has moi
been heard from since. tits supposed be
fell victim to the fury Of these midnight
murderers.
We hope to learn full particulars fol
our next issue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
MISSOyRI.

ST.. LOUIS. lA.ugust l6.-The Southern
base ball club of New Orleans played with
the Atlantics, Of this city, yesterday,
beating them ten to four. The Atlantics
we're "whitewashed" ten times, and the
Southerners ak.
The most violent rain storm of the
season occurred last night, the water fall.
ing in torrents. Yesterday was clear
and excessively warm, the mercury rising
to $50 at three pm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
A man named WIN. b. Smith, o waite

A man named VIM. B. Smith, watch
maker in Whitehall, Michigan, while 10 q
temporary Git Of insanity, recently took
M a double barreled shotgun and walked
out into the street and shot the first two
men he met, and threatened to shoot one
or two Others. He was finally captured
and lodged 10 jail. One Of the men sho
was killed outright, and the other badly
wounded.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
DIED.

At ten minutes to Eve o'clock Sunday after
neon. 10 the osth year of his age. DR.. Samuel
Gilbert, native OF w estmoreIand county. Va,
and for the last twenty eight years resident
Of Memphis.
The friends Of the deceased are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral at 81 O'Clock this
Monday evening. from tho residence Of Col.
Grimes. northwest corner Of Rayburn avenue
and Jackson street. short distance east Of the
foot Of Main. Carriages at Holst's. No. $40
Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16

Liverpool CottOn-August Is. l pm
Cotton market opened firm. at l3id for
middIiug uplasds; 1874 for Orleans; es-
timated sales for to-day, $4,000 bales.
Shipments to Bombay to 10th inst, los
IL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16

Thomas Beaver, Of Danville, Pennsyl-
vania, who recently donated Twenty-Five
thousand dollars TO Lafayette College,
has donated similar amount to Dickin-
sou College, at Carlisle, for the purpose
of endowing a professionally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
Nsw York Stock-August l6, ii am
Mo RI Of N N saftl led

Nep York Money-August l6, IL M.
Govdrnments are dull and rather heavy.
Sterling Exchange dull, at 1924 for
sixiy-dsy bills. Gold carrying at 81 per
cent; market bearish.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16

From the prominence which Is given
BY Northern journals to the boating crews
Of Harvard and Yale, one would imagine
that students 90 to these colleges to prac'
tee their SOULS instead Of their brains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16

London Mony-August l6, lpm-
Five.twenties, 83l; Erie, l93; ConsoIs, 92l;
Illinois Central, 94l; bonds in Frankfort
S8;.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
University of Nashville.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT..

THE TWENTIETH COURSE OF LEc-
Il lures will commence on the first day OF
November next. The Preliminary Course
commences on the first Monday In October.
Theory and Practice-w. X. Bowling. ND.
Obstetrics-Ch X, Winston, MD
Chemistry-J. Berrien Lindsey. MD.
surEery-William +. Briggs, MD.
Institntes-Thomas u, Maddin. MD.
Clinical Medicine-William l.. Nichol, MI
Materia Medica-John II. Calender, ND.
Anaiomy-Thomas B. Buchanan. NIB,
Surrioal Anatomy-Van S. Lindsey, NJ d.
DemonstratOr-- Henry NJ. Compton. MD.
FERs.--The American Medical Association,
at the meeting In May last at New Orleans.
passed resolution that no &C hool CD areing less
than $40 (while II favored By a large majority
$40 should be represented In that body. no,
should graduates Of such schools be recoEniEed;
therefore the ticket for the full course Of lee
TIRES is $40, matriculatine, S.; disseetiER,
$40; graduating. 80. For ADDITIONAL niorma,
ton apply 70 ]. BKhRIEN I.INDSLRY,
100 oaw-l5s' Dean oftks Faculty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16

The report Of the Board of Visitors to
to the military academy Of West Point
commends that institution warmly for the
good it has done and is still doing, but
recommends that such improvements
shall be made in the system Of instruc-
tioH there as will raise il to q standard
unsurpassed airoad. Ii is also recon-
meoded That academy be enlarged and
the number Of pupils increased.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
A SELECT sCHOoL ron GIRLS.

A SELECT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
MRS. Parallel HASKELL AND MISS
Nl Mary @. Haskell will open school for
girls in South Memphis, Septem ber 6, 1869.
Mrs. Haskell will devote her exclusive atten-
ton. to the Preparatory Department. Miss
Haskell will instruct the more advanced
pupils. Tuition at the usual rate of first class
schools In the city. Tuition in advance. Pat
rons notified of location. inquire at No. 1888
Union street. aT 1876
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
Special Notices.

Positively No Cure. No Pay.--The follow
ing diseases are warranted cured by the use Of
DR.. Forrest 4 Co.'s Juniper Tar:" Cough.
Group. Hoarseness. Sore Throat. Splitting OF
Blood. Asthma. Bronchitis. Lung Diseases.
! Scrofula. Ulcers. Old Sores. Erysipelas. Pains
and Soreness in the Breast. Back or Limbs.
| Assesses. Burns and Wounds. Piles. Itch.
Sore Feet or joints. letter, Scald Head. Milk
crust, Earache, Toothache. Catarrh in tho Eyes
or Head, ordinary Deafness and Gathering in
the Ears.
N. B.-The only genuine and original article
has yellow labels. with white imprinted wrap
per. such as has becn in use fer six years. Take
no other. Try It; If not satisfied, return the
empty bottles and your money will be re-
funded fifty cents. q
GOODYEAR & FALLS,
1897 Wholesale Agents. SI Main st.
No Cure, No Pay !-Stone's Tonic Syrup
cures Chills and Fever. or money refunded.
Sold by M. ROSE, 81 Main street. 1897
The Healing Pool.-An essay for young men
on the crime of solitude. and the diseases and
abuses which create impediments to marriage.
with sure means Of relief. Seat in sealed letter
envelopes. free Of charge. Address, DR.. J.
Skillin Houghton. Howard Association, Phil
adelphia, Pa. 73-15O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16

Neao York Cotton-August l6, 10 am.
Market opened firmer, and helders gene.
rally are asking higher rates. Sales at
all ports Saturday, 283 bales receipts
at all ports Saturday, l78 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
A Good Chance.

II WILL SELL THE WHOLE OR A PART
i Of my stock Of groceries, with fixtures. at
low rates for cash. Cheap house rent and q
good stand. C. g. JACKSON.
I43.14e No. SO Adams street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16

Domestic and Foreign Market Reports, as
Telegraphed to the Public Ledger by
the Southern Pacific and Atlantic Tele-
Rraph COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
ORqILL BROS. & CO.,
AGENTS FOR THE SALE or
GULLETT STEEL-BRUSH GINS.

HAVING ALREADY TAKEN ORDERS
III Tor very. large number of the above
gins, we would suggest TO those wishing IL
purchase, that II would be well for them to
hand in their orders as early as possible. to
avoid disappointment.
0RGILL BROS. Il CO.,
Nos. $40 and 3i2,
ls2-l5 Cor. Monroe and Front streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-16
GUOD1 EAK & FALLS,
vt Wholesale Agents. 2SI Main st.

No Cure. No Pay !-Stones Tonic Syrup
cures Chills and Fever. or money refunded.
Sold by M. ROSE, 81 Main street. 1897
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
sttu Waters Isu,. Deem.

Time, which is great discloser of Sc
crets, reveals that when General Butler took
the trail in pursuit of President johnson
during the tempestuous days of impeaeh-
ment and seized the books of the telegraph
Office he brought down different game from
what he anticipated. He stirred up, in
short, formidable nest of the ..worms of
the STILL" species of insatiate reptile
which fattens on the intestines ofthe coun-
try, and for which it is to be hoped Con-
gress may find a prompt and potent remedy
In the books which were confscated by
General Butler, as chairman ofthe commit
tee, are said to have been dispatches from
various leaders Of. the whiskey ring to the
chairman of the Ways and Means Commit
tee. Their exact tenor is not yet made
public, but they were probably instructive
and suggestive as to the best means of coll
Letting the revenue tax on whiskey. At
least we hope that it will prove SO, al
though it seems little singular that the
celebrated impeachment witness, Wooley,
who was whole week telling all he knew
to Butlcr's committee, should have offered
ten thousand dollars to get only two of
these dispatches out of the infexible grip
of Butler. What are those ,despatches9-
Who owns the Tice meter And why is
.sia,s ~ 5...i1 I'D y w .l-si aiss-eeac ~
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
MisrRlGamenms.
HydrOph0biu,
TERRIBLE CASE AT FRANKFORT, KY.

TERRIBLE CASE AT FRANKFORT, KY.
We have to record one of the most unsu-
al and startling fatalities that has ever oc-
CURED in our city, in the death of John D.
Sargent, citizen of Frankford, from n.y.
drophobia. This melancholy event trans
pired on Sunday night last, when, after
twenty-four hours of untold suffering, Mr..
Sargent passed away from earth.
Some two months ago small dog fol-
lowed Mr. Sargent from the street into his
store, and seemed to recognize him virtual
ly as its master. Mr.. Sargent one day fed
it with small piece of meat, which it had
no sooner swallowed than it caught his
hand at the base of the thumb, piercing
the flesh with its small keen teeth. He
shook it off, paying no other attention to
the wound, which rapidly healed. The
dog died few days after %A'
On Saturday evening last Mr.. Sargent
felt pain in his hand, in the vicinity Of the
old wound. The pain gradually extended
to the fingers and crept up the arm into
the body. The arm and hand became
numb; incapacitating him from his usual
use OF those members. The numbness and
nervousness increasing he summoned a
physician, who, after careful examination,
could not at first decide upon the nature OF
his disease, but suspected some disease OF
brain. The intervention ofnervous spasms,
accompanied with the most narrowing
symptoms, gave to his disease frightful
cast. By accident, on the presentation OF
water to allay his thirst, the true character
of his malady was developed in the agoni-
zing spasms that Immediately racked and
nh II II
endure the sight even of water or its men
ton. His spasms were brief in duration,
but of the most fearful character, causing
his eyes to dilate and his whole appearance
to assume character SO frightful that it
battles all description. The slightest i'm
pact upon his body caused commissions, his
nervous organism being wrought up to its
highest tension. The strength of several
persons was necessary to hold him in posi-
ton during his ,spasms. He did not. seek
to inflict harm on any one, but was entirely
conscious up to the hour of his death, Civ
ing instructions concerning his business,
and delivering parting messages to his fami-
ly and friends. During Sunday he was
visited by many citizens and the physi-
clans, who offered all the aid possible for
bis relief He swallowed only few pills
by great efforts on Sunday morning, the
construction of his throat causing him to
refuse anything else. Thus, amid suffer-
ings beyond description or comparison,
exceeding anything ever witnessed in the
entire history of the medical men that
ministered' at his bedside, and appalling to
every appreciative sense, he fingered till
almost nine o'clock on Sunday night, when
death relieved him from further pain. =
F3ankford Commonwealth, March 20.