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, 1869-10-02

NEW SMELLING FURNAcE.-The
Virginia Republican furnishes an ac,
count of new furnace designed for
reducing silver ores, which prom
ises to work a revolution in the bus
iness of smelling ores. 1t says that
Mr.. Harrison, Of Argents, has con-
structed at that place a furnace for
smelling the silver ores of that dis
trict, which dispeuses with blast and
charcoal, and is operated by wood
FIRE and draft. The FIRE boxes sur.
round the reservoir, and the flames
unite and by means of a draft are
thrown upon the ore with all the
power and intensity of the blow pipe.
The melted matter remains in the
reservoir and aids the process ofsmelt
ing. The Stag is drawn from the
metal through an ori6ce above it, the
metal remaining perfectly pure in
the bottom of the reservoir, whence
it is drawn through the tap when
the run is completed. Two and a
half or three cords of wood are re-
quired every twenty four hours, and
four hands, constituting day and a
night shift of two each, to attend to
feeding the furnsce and fires. Major
Veale left Argenta after the furnace
had been forty-eight hours ih opera
ton as an experimental test, and it
was running without the slightest
difficulty. The whole cost cf con-
struction will not exceed 81 900. The
cost per ton Of smelling silver ore
by this process will be reduced to
four dollars and fifty cents.
, 1869-10-02

RETURNED FROM HIS rRAvELs.-Mr. H.
Parker, who for several months has been
absent in the Atlantic States, has re-
turned home, aud may again be found
IN bis old quarters. During his absence,
Mr.. P, by means Of lectures, circulars,
&C., done much toward attracting atten-
tion to this country, and for his labors
in this behalf is deserving of public
thanks. Mr.. Parker Travelled all through
the New England. and Middle States, and
everywhere found the people anxious for
information In relation to the climate,
soil and general advantages of this sec~
tion of country, and to meet the de-
msnd was obliged to have several thouss
and circulars printed, in which, was set
forth the inducements Walla Walla and
Washington Territory offers to immi-
grants, and such other information as
was thought to be useful to the class
seeking new homes. He also delivered
40 address before the New York Farmers
Institute, in which was embodied large
amount Of information relative to the
topography, climate, soil and character
of the country. The effect of this agita-
ton was to awaken new interest in re-
gard to this part of Uncle Sans pre>
emptiou, and to turn the tide of immi-
grafton this way. Mr.. P. also gave bis
attention to mail Irregularities, and suc>
ceeded in procuring orders from the head
of the Department which, il properly
seconded by his subordiuates, cannot
tail to obviate the anuoyances to which
our people have been subjected 10 their
mail matters. Active and energetic, Mr..
P. has accomplished more for our people
than was ever dreamed Of By the do
nothing Delegates who for the last de-
cade have represented the Territory in
Congress. He fully confirms what we
have so often stated, that the public
men-the statesman of the country-are
willing to favor the country and do
everything for its development, and
that all that is required is to make our
wants known 10 an intellible manner
to secure their prompt recognition. 10
his own case, Mr.. Parker has shown that
one live man at Washington can do
more than half dozen drowzy Dele
eates-a lesson that our people will do
we'll to heed in future. We have only
to add that Mr.. P. returns to his old
business, and is again resident Of
Walla Walla.
, 1869-10-02

The Territorial Legislature meets
at Olympia, on Monday next, October
4th. There being tie in the House,
it is expected there will be consider
able delay iu the organization. The
most important business to transact
will be the revision of the code, al
though the usual number Of swind-
lug road bills may be expected. The
members from this county will un-
derstand that they are expected to
defeat all these sWindles.
, 1869-10-02

RAILROAD FREIGHT.-The Port
land merchants are beginning to ship
merchandise through from the Allan.
tic States by the overland railroad.
Most of the fine goods come this way,
and the saving in time more than
compensate for the difference in
freight money.
, 1869-10-02

TEE other day little girl presen-.
ted q letter at the Post Office. There
being no stamp on it, the Postmaster
inquired if she had not a penny;
"No," she replied" father has put
the stamp inside
, 1869-10-02

GAEAr RusH.-It is sstinatsd that
over two thousand persons were on the
Fair grounds on Saturday, to witness
the trials Of speed. Another evidence
Of the taste people have for fast horses,
despite the homilieS that are constant
ly being preached against horse racing.
, 1869-10-02
JAMES H MILLS, appointed Su

JAMES II MILLS, appointed Su-
perintendent of Public Education BY
Gov. jim Ashley, of Montana, has
deciiDed the appointment. Ashley
removed the regularly elected officials
and attempted to substitute appoint
ments Of his own, but now finds him
self sndbbed by the respectablemem-
bers of bis party who refuse to aid
him in kiS usurpation.
, 1869-10-02

ANNEXATION. - The people of
Woodstock, Canada, were greatly
excited few days since over an
American flag which was nailed to
the top of the highest flagstaff in the
town, and bore the inscription, can
nexation."
, 1869-10-02

JUDaE BLEwErT has got back
from Puget Sound, and although
somekeat eItstic in his admiration
Of"iAs most beautiful sheet of water
in the WORLD" still thisks tha, WsllA
WAllA il the place to live in.
, 1869-10-02

ON coming out of Jail. recent
"prisouer of State was reminded BY
a friend that he had good oppor>
tun;ty for reflection. "Yes," said
he; "as good as deathbed, with not
half the risk"
, 1869-10-02

SALUrE.-The salute on Sunday evs>
ming. was 10 honor of Frank Stone,
Mayor Of walla WAlla, who had just re,
turned from q trip to San Francisco.
, 1869-10-02

Hor.-The thermometer at 2 o'clock,
yesterday afternoon, stOsd at $40 iu the
shade. This great heat coming SO close
upon q cool spell was very oppressive.
, 1869-10-02

THE French Marchioness Gauville
and her companion, a young lady OF
Brittany, the best swimmers at Ems;
made recently daring plunge, In
which the latter was drowned.
, 1869-10-02
UsDEkwooD, the Postal Agent, was

USDEkwooD, the Postal Agent, was
at walla wallA several days last week,
but being under the constant surveil>
auce of one or two scabby politicians,
really learned nothing of the business
that brought him here. II weak, con-
,ceited n.nnys like Underwood are 10
control the malls, prudent persons will
prefer to batronize the express.
, 1869-10-02


The Washington Territory Agrieul>
turs, MApufaeturs and Art fostering So.
ciety. 6led articles Of Incorporation on
the 24th inst, with the following gen
tlemsn as incorporators Jacob Yarlett,
0rlsy Hull, Moses Wright A. B. Rob
erts. Wm. Glasford D. n. Jesses, Ander.
son Cor, J. A. Perkins. Chas. W. Frush
Daniel Stewart, Edward She'll, William
Bruce, Jos. @. Painter, WIN M~SheltOn.
W. Fudge, Marx A. Evans, J. O. Smith,
P. B. johnson, Jonas hccoknell, ,DAvi d
Fudge, wm. q. Newell, WIN. Cock.
Msssrs. Jabob Yarlett, Anderson Cox
D. N. lessee, A. B. Roberts and Chas.
FruShi acting trustees. Capital stock
$25, 900, divided 10 shares of S25 each.
A meeting Of the trustees was called
at IL, NJ, on Saturday, the 25th inst,
and the following action NGd Decided
to open books for subscription to the
capital stock Immediately. Mr.. A. H.
Simmons was instructed to open said
books, and only to admit of one share
being taken by each individual at the
present time. As soon as fifty shares
were taken, to call meeting Of the
stockholders, for the purpose of permau.
ent organization. The requisite num-
Der Of shares being taken, Mr.. Summons
called a meeting, as per order Of the
Trustees, of the Stockholders, at DR..
Shells building, in Walla Walla. att
P. NJ, on Saturday the 25tb inst.
The meeting met pursuantto call. On
the roll of stock being called, "a shares
called, 80 answered in person, is by proxy.
After an animated discussion, it was
ruled that no verbal proxy would be
accepted. The election of officers re-
suited a5 follows: Hon. Ed. She'll,
President S. ". Wait, Vice President;
A. H. Simmons, Secretary; o. P Lacy,
Treasure. Directors-D. N. jesse, D.
Stewart, R. P. 0lds, John Fudge, and
W. N. Shelton. On motion, agreed to
request the papers to publish synop
sis of these proceedings. After some
other business being transacted, the
meeting adjourned to meet Saturday,
the I'd Of October, at one Pm
A. H. SIMMONS, Secretary,
, 1869-10-02

A MAN attsmted to spell crockery
and proceeded thus, "Kraughkearre-
ighe." but expired in a spasm before
be could make y, with which he
intended to end the word
, 1869-10-02

TWAS bit of sarcasm on the part
of the news boy who sung out,
"Ero's your Police Gazette. Ans
other of them things from Harriet
Beecher Slower"
, 1869-10-02
E. C. ROSS
no THOSE INTERESTED.

AM PREPARED To SECURE LAND
warrants for all persons who served as
Volunteers or Regular Soldiers in the Uni
ted States Army, OF in any of the Indian
Wars, in California, Oregon. or Washington
Territory. prior to the FOUR ri EENTH
DAY OF MARCH, 1856, AS provided by Act
of Congress. l.. A. MJLLAN,
l6 If Attorney ut Law.
, 1869-10-02

IT lis difficult to keep ones temper
in hot day, but getting under a
shady tree is the best way OF taking
umbrsge.
, 1869-10-02

IT is said that the finest entertain.
ment one can enjoy at a feast IS % z,
see bun dance (abundance) on the
table.
, 1869-10-02
Attornrus' Garns.
CHAS. W. FRUSH,
w. C. LANGFORD,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, WASHING
N TON, DC. Will practice IN the Court
OF Claims, Land and othel Departments OF
the Government.
aS Claims against the Government of
every nature promptly attended to. 46-y
, 1869-10-02

OREGON Flour is quoted at IS 9
IS rs in the San francisco market
, 1869-10-02

NOTICE.-C. N. CARTER COLLECTS
IN all Claims and Demands on the United
Mes, and on any state such as Bounty
SOP or Vouchers, Back Pay, Lost Horses
and Spoilation Claims, Pensions, and In
81aa 1Iea vouchers. Obtains Patents, Land
Warrants and Pensions.
oFFlCE-No. 10 CarteFs building. 40;Sm
, 1869-10-02
TOR PRINTING of eyery descrip

., tion done to order and Oh reasonable
terms. Orders for any of the following ar
ticIes will be promptly filled:
BOOKS, BLANK CHECKS,
PAMPHLETS NOTES OF HAND,
HANDBILLS, ORDER BOOKS,
BALL TICKETS, STEAMBOAT BILLS,
CIRCULARS, STEAMBOAT CARDS,
Invitations, Bills of Lading,
BUSINESS CARDS, CERTIFICATES.
BILLHEADS, SHOW BILLS,
CONCERT BILLS, CHECK BOOKS,
PROGRAMMES. Ri RECEIPTS,
Address CARDS, DRAFTS,
BLANKS OF ALL KINDS.
, 1869-10-02
aH'eeklp Statesman.
PUBLISHED EVERY sATURDAY,BY
WM. H. N e w ELL,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
Jfice Statesman Building, Third
Street, near Main Street.
TERMS INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION:
Rates of Advertising.
y. - loe.N g..

Rates of Advertising.
One square ten lues or less) four in
esrtions .............. ...... 5000
For each additional insertion. 100
One square per year.. ........... 5000
Two squares or more per square. .... .20.O0
Half yearly per square. $500
Advertisements of one.fourth of column
or more will be inserted by special con
tract.
a. To insure insertion, advertisements
must he handed in "a early as Thursday;
and the number of Insertions desired should
be uoted on the margin, therwise they
will be continued until forbidden.
, 1869-10-02
DRUGGIST,

PERRAULT & BUTLER.
t"IkWAED!NG AND COMMISSION
M, ME- RIhdANrS, LEWISTON. |. t.
WILL RECEIVE CONSiGNMENTS OF
UOoDS 10 oe forwarded to the Mines.
Matters connected with the Forwarding
ed TO. P''"P'
CoNSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mark
Goods care OF - p. & B., Lewiston.n
, 1869-10-02
[FrOn Tuesdays Th-weekly.l
THE FAIR.

We continue our report Of the pre-
miums awarded, and also rspublish, so ss
to have in connected form, that portion
Of the list which was published on Sat-
urday:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-25
Distressing Accident.

The Nashville Banner of yesterday
makes the following mention of an occur
renee which appeared in our kilograms
at the lime;
This community was painfully shocked
Yesterday at the announcement of sad
Occurrences in the family of our esteemed
fellow.townsmau, DR., Vim. Nichol, in
which the wife of that gentleman was
seriously wounded in the neck By the
accidental discharge Of pistol which
she was in the act Of removing from a
bureau.
The relatives of Mrs. Nichol, who re-
side at Huntsville, Alabama, were tele-
graphed Immediately of the lamensable
affair, and Oh the afternoon train yester-
day the sister of Mrs. Michel and her
husband-Dr. Randall, We think, the
name is-arrived in the city.
We Join cur heartfelt condolences with
the entire community to the family cir
Gle thus suddenly overtaken by an afiic-
ton so sad, and especially to the devoted
husband, whose grief is inmeasurable.
We visited the residence at one O'Clock
this morning, and found the unfortunate
lady was mot expected to survive the
cruel wound. With the many prayers
ascending let ours be Joined, that more
hopeful tidings Other condition will reach
us this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-25
Memphis Tart Association.

At meeting Of the Directors OF the
Memphis Turf Association, held at the
Chickasaw Club Rooms, June "a. 1863,
Mr.. w, L. Vance was called to the chair.
The meeting having been called to order,
the following officers were nominated and
elected.
]. R. Chalmers, Presidents W. l..
Vance, G. M. Gill, E. NJ Apperson, O..
B. Church, Vice Presidents; N. Fontaine,
Treasurer; Charles Stone, Secretary.
The President having assumed his du-
ties. il was resolved that he be requested
to draw up rules, regulations and articles
of agreement for the government of the
association.
1t was also moved and carried that Mr..
c. P. Hunt be requested to act as tempo
rary Secretary.
The Committee on Improvements are
as follows. W. L. Vance, Ed. Rreathitt
and A. j. Hays.
To confer with the Directors Of the
Agricultural Society in regard to lease
o. the grounds: E. M. Apperson, c. b.
Church and A. ]. Hays.
BY order Of the President, all members
of the Agricultural Society who desire to
become members of the Jockey Club are
requested to notify the Secretary of the
fact within the next thirty days, that
their names may be enrolled upon the
list of members. c. P. Hunt,
Secretary pro TEN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-25
THE TURF.
Weekly Races Inaugurated at the
Association Course.

Day before yesterday the race an
nounced for Monday took place in the
presence of about one hundred and fifty
people. The track was very heavy, but
the horses made good time under the
circumstances. In the first heat Jim
Cowan's grey mare made l:55 and won.
In the second she distanced w. w. Jack
sons bay horse Screw Driver, and won
the race and purse Of one hundred dol
lars. Time-l:48.
Next Wednesday race will take place
that will draw out large crowd, and
create great interest among local turf
men. Mr.. Broom, the lessee, offers q
purse of one hundred dollars, twenty-five
to 90 to the second horse. This will be
to harness and to rule, best two in three,
horses that have not made better than
three minutes, FIVE or more to fll. The
entries will close at seven o'clock Mon
day at the track-entrance fee ten dol
lars. The track is open to the public,
free Of cost, at all times except on race
days, and then the gate fee is only fifty
cente.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-25
Water Works.

Captain s. 8. Garrett, of this city, has
laid upon our table pamphlet contain
ing the history and workings OF new
system of water works invented and
manufactured by B. Holly, Esq, of
Loekport, New York, in the year 1866,
and which has been adopted and is now
in successful operation in several cities
Of the North.
1t is claimed by Mr.. Holly that this
system of water works and fire protec-
ton is superior to any now in use, and
the testimony of the authorities in those
cities where the system has been in sue
cessful operation for two or three years
past sustains all that is claimed for it.
Among the many advantages claimed
for this system over all others, we may
mention three 40 the most important:
l. In the reduction OF OF least fifty
per cent. in the original cost over ell
other systems by dispensing with the
necessity Of . costly reservoir or stand
pipe.
Q. By dispensing with the necessity Of
fire engines for the suppression Of fires,
thereby saving their cost to the city.
8. Ia the reduction of from thirty to
6fty per cent. on the rates of insurance
BY the Increased security to property by
this system Of protection from fire.
If these facts be true, our city authori-
ties would do we'll to investigate this sys-
tenn and it's merits before taking action
upon this all important subject
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-25
wire Advertising.

An advertiser for wife received an
answer which pleased him, and corre-
spondence grew up which resulted in an
engagement. made before the parties had
seen each other, and upon knowledge
derived from letters only. In course Of
time the gentleman arrived at the lady's
residence for personal interview pre-
liminary to the ceremony. He was
ushered by the servant into spacious
and elegant parlor, to await the appear
ance of Miss l., for whom he in
quired. Shortly a smart looking colored
girl entered the room.
Gentleman-"It is Miss l. l want
to see"
Colored Lady-"I am Miss l."
Gentleman -" Under the circum-
stances you will not expect me to fulfill
the engagement"
Colored Lady" Why, you will recol-
lect ! wrote you that 1 had a dark COM
plerion?"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-25
Ex-coHrEDERArEs.
Meeting Last Eisht-Pcrmanen Or
ganixation TO be Made.


A meeting of soldiers of the Confeder-
ate army was held last night at Exchange
Building. The attendance comprised
nearly all the defenders Of the Lost
Cause" now resident in this city, and
will result in the permanent organization
Of Society, the objects of which are
praiseworthy.
The meeting was brought to order, and
Gen. Patton Anderson, on motion OF
Major G. W. Frazier, was called to the
Chair; and, on motion of Mr.. ]. Lewis,
Msjor Marsh NJ. Patrick was appointed
Secretary. 'fA.t
The Chairman in few remarks ex.
planned the object Of the meeting to be
the formation of a society, to be COM
posed of all the Confederate soldiers in
good standing resident in the city, for
the relief Of brother soldiers in distress
and the care Of the widows and orphans
of those who fell in the struggle, and also,
If it was so desired, to cooperate with the
ladies in the celebration of Commemora'
ton Day.
At the close of General Anderson's re-
marks, Captain B. Newton Hart offered
the annexed resolutions:
Resolped, That each person now pres
emit come forward and enroll his name
with his rank, regiment and brigade at
the time of the surrender-as q member
of this organization, and that this enroll
ment comprise the organization OF TINS
body.
Resolped, That committee Of three
be appointed to report at the adjourned
meeting of this body as to constitution
and bylaws; also, as to permanent ETH
GERS of the Association, and the name by
which it shall be known.
The Chair appointed as such commit
tee-Captain B. N. Hart, Colonel q. W.
Frazier, and DR.. r w. Mitchell.
General Marcus j. Wright offered a
resolution that committee OF two be
appointed committee to frame q short
address, to be published when the call
for the adjourned meeting is made, set
ting forth the objects of this Associa
ton.
The Chair appointed General Wright
and Msjor Patrick on the committee
On motion of Capt. Hart, Gen. Ander-
son was added to the committee.
DR.. Mitchell offered resolution to the
effect that the Secretary furnish copy
Of the proceedings of the meeting to such
of the city papers as are friendly to the
objects. -,
The meeting then adjourned until
Thursday evening next
PATTON ANDERSON, Chairman.
MARSH NJ. PATRICK, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-25
voorhees, not Coming,

A. Woodward, Esq, Chairman of the
Shelby County Democratic Executive
Committee, yesterday received the fol-
lowing letter from Hon. d. W. Voorhees,,
from which it will be seen that he cannot
visit Memphis at present:
OXFORD, MISS, June q, 1859.
A. Woodward. Esq.. Memphis, Teun.:
DEAR Sir: Your favor has been re-
ceived. | have been detained here q
week longer than | expected, and my en-
gagemeuts at home are imperative and
demand my immediate presence there,
| close the argument this afternoon and
start at once. Nothing but matters the
most pressing should prevent me coming
by your city. / regret it very much, in.
deed, as it was my intention, when /
came down, to return that way and meet
some friends.
can only hope that l may be able to
visit you at some future day. Accept my
thanks for your invitation.
Yours, truly, d. W. VOORHEES,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-25
Crops Across the Line.

The Holly Springs Reporter of to-day
says:
On Monday and Tuesday last many
sections of our county were visited by re.
freshing rains, which greatly benefited
the gardens and growing crops. The
crop prospects are much more aattering
than they were three or four weeks ago,
and With good seasons the farmers ex.
peet to reap ordinary harvests. True,
cotton at the present time is looking less
promising than at any time since the
war, being smaller and more backward
but as apt as not it will escape the worms
and the drought and the rust, which gen.
orally come when farmers are counting
upon extraordinary yields. Corn is gen.
orally looking well, and Marshall county
will raise her share.
We hear conflicting reports Of the late
wheat crop of Marshall county. One
gentlemen, farming three miles north OF
Holly Springs, says his crop was a total
failure; that lie planted twenty-five
bushels, and only realized one hundred !;
that he has become discouraged in his
attempts to raise wheat, and thinks that
hereafter he will not put grain in the
ground. On the other hand, several
planters tell us their yield was very good.
Mr.. E. l.. Farr, living FIVE and half
miles east of Holly Springs has
lived in the county for thirty years, and
who has not bought dust of -four for
twenty years-says his late crop was
better than the crop of 1868. We do
trust that our farmers will not only plant
largely Of wheat the coming fall, but will
try to raise large crops. The cultivation
of wheat in Marshall will pay, and pay
we'll,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-25

JoB PRINTING AND Book BISDISG.-
Messrs. Dalton & Price, No. Jefferson
street, under Commercial Hotel, would
call attention to the fact that they are
daily executing, with nsatness and
dispatch, every variety Of job printing
such as cards, bill heads, letter heads,
drsy receipts, circulars, etc, etc. They
would call particular attention to the
quality of paper used in their aecouHt
sales, and invite merchants TO examine
1t, as it was imported by them expressly
for this market, and cannot be equalled
in the city. Their bindsry is complete
in all its branches, and they give special
attention to the manufacture Of blank
hookG Their terms are moderate, and
all they ask is trial, guaranteeing satis-
faction in every case. sat