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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

Best article Mt. Carbon coal, deliv-
cred at any place in the city,. at Is cents
per barrel. Office: 20 Madison street. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

JAooNErs, swisses, mulls, nainsooks,
edgings and insOrtings, at half their
value. NJ. KRAUs & Co.,
l06-t Corner Main and Adams.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

II you wish to pass a pleasant hour, go
to Oak Grove, on fernando road. Ill
II " y q a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

GREAy bargains in l04 beached sheet
ings. [l06tl M. KRAUs & Co.
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EsTRAY.

rTRAYED-ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
- black terrier pup, slightly brindie, one ear
<ropped more than the other. A liberal rewe I'd
10 any one returning him 10 S92 Main 81. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

Buy your sawed and split wood of G.
Il. johnson & Co, No. l22 Adams street
l05-l3l
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BOARDING.

nOAHDING. = THOSE WISHING COOP
Is living and clean, airy apartments. sheuld
call at the Lehner House. corner Second ana
board asd LODGING. per week. So a$7: l04 Us
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Social Club.

At called meeting of the "Raphael" "
Club, held at its rooms, No. 254 Second
street, last evening, the following gentle
men were elected officers for the ensuing
year: Captain ]. II. Miller, President;
W. L. Cameron, Vice President; Ra-
phael Semmes, jr., Recording Secretary;
Aaron d. Allen, Corresponding Secre-
tary; o. E Bsyliss, Financial Treasurer.
This club was organized on the first IN
slant for the purpose of social enjoy
ment. 1t was named in honor of Ad-
miral Semmes, the gallant naval captain
Of the Lost Cause" and it proposes to
take rank among the first clubs of this
city. The members are all young gentle
men of well known standing in this com.
munity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

Ir you want good old Megibben whis-
Ky, 20 to Megibben & Bro, 2Sl Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

ADVERTISE your business in LEDGER
directory, 6rst page. 7
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WANTS.

UTANTED-A RELIABLE WHITE GAR
w dener. Apply to NJ. Nealis. on Pigeon
Roost road. two and half miles from the
city. IlO-llz
urANTED-A GOOD WHITE COOK,
w washer and ironer, without any incum-
brance. Good wages and a permanent home.
Union street. lc4 l0s~
DUSINEsS MEN WANTED-WE WILL
ID give remunerative employment to good,
active. capable men, as solicitors in this city
and State, or in Mississippi. Alabama, Louis
'A""' MERRITT &wELD. !.
General Agents Southern Department missouri
Valley Life Insurance Company, 9d Front
lUU- I'LL
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JUsr received full size los inch fac
article mosquito MEETINGS at soc per
yard, sold heretofore at 65c. M KRAus
4 Co., corner Main and Adams. 1861
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

LADIES corsets, 81, worth 81 90, at NJ.
Kraus & Co.'S. 1861
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EoUNp D..

CUM OF MONEY FoUND-THE OWNER
- will call at Connell's saw mill, near Gas
works and describe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

lTyou want good old Megibben whisky
20 to Megibben & Bro, 2sl Main street.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
Once. NO. HI Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
M II M r H ISs
Tuesday Evening. July ., 1853.
THE CITY.

weather Report, July 8, 1869.
The following report of the state OF the
weather in the principal places Of the country,
at eight o'clock this morning. is furnished by
tho Western Union Telegraph Company. at the
Peabody Hotel:
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


Meteorological observations. rs reported to
n BIZ Mr.. Edward Goldsmith:
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LOOK out for pleasant time in the
Oak Grove. Ill
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LADIES all-linen haudkerchiefs, 81 rs
per dozen. [lO6 II M. Klaus & Co.
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LADIES hose, 81 Is per dOzen-worth
So. 1lO6-t1 NJ. KRAus 4 Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

BEsr article Nj. Carbon coal, delivered
at any place in the city, at IS cents per
barrel Office 70 Madison street. HOT
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munity.

ENxoSs.-We are under constant obi
cations to Mr.. Emmons, Of Jefferson
street, for the latest New York, Louis
vile, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Chicago
papers; also for fashion, sporting and lite
rary papers Hsrper's Bazaar for this
week has been received, and, as usual, is
highly attractive.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

NoTIcE During the present month
we will sell summer goods at lower
figures than ever.
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TAX EN- UP.

TAKEN UP-AB0yT THE ,SIxTEENTH
The owner can have her BY applying to me on
Horn Lake road, two and q half miles from
Che city. proving property and paving charges.
los 1909 LEON CUnOf ~.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

7. W. JOHNSTON Il Co.,
Ill 347 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-06

The river is rising Slowly. All the others. we
learn, are also rising,
Business on tho landing is dull.
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WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO AN
w nounce T. s. Ayres as a candidate for
one of the Representatives Of Shelby county in
the next Legislature; subject to the action of
the Democratic convention. 98rt
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Transacts general Banking and Exchange
business.
Foreign exchange for sale on all principal
cities of Europe. TIT
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the ballot-box from the American citizen
and conferred it u pom the African, This
radical change Of the old order Of things
darkness to rule light--iguoranee to
roll up the hill while intelligence rolls
down-according to the laws and notions
of New England philosophers, Is pro-
gressl A beautiful prospect, such as no
Spartan ever saw
The Fourth of July, l776-what was
IT'D The short-sighted man will say it
was the birthday Of American indepsnd-
ence, while the long-sighted man will say
il was one of the grand steps of Chris
tian civilization. A fash of lightning
and peal of thunder is the only differ
ence between the man who thinks and
the man who laughs. What a grand
thing it ia to have some one to think for
usl Il is one Of the great Blooms Of
republican form of government" which
is patent improvement on the Spartan
plan. Hence our newspaper press Is
called 1.-THE voice Of the people" What
happy thing it would be to have
some one to laugh for usl-and
what an odd notion to suppose we
should have to pay for laughing Yet in
this unsurpassed age Of progress it seems
strange that some illustrious statesman
has not tried the liberal and loyal expert
ment Of levying a tax upon laughter. 1t
is a sort Of luxury so universally in-
duIged in that. If stamped" It would
yield large revenue TO the United Sis
tiers, commonly, but enormously, called
States and might, If additionally taxed,
enable some Of our poor counties and
cities to pay,.s least, the Jaly interest
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REVERDY JOHNSON.
His Farewell to England.


on the 18th instant the Mayor Of Southampton re-
ceived the following letter from Mr. Revcrdy john
son in reply to an invitation to banquet before his
departure from that port for Amerca:-
LONDON, May 16, 1S69.-Sir:-The hospitality OF the
inhabitants of Southampton rendered me banquet,
to take place on such day as might name, prior to
my departure from England for America l would
gladly and gratefully accept If | could; but my ems
gagements are such that find it impossible to do
so. From the moment of my arrival in this country
to the present time, have used my best efforts TO
cultivate in your people friendly feeling for the
United States and have reason to believe that In
this have not failed The present invitation con-
firms me in this opinion 4 l shall leave Eng
land with the conviction that the people and
her government consider that war be-
tween the two countries would be az
dire calamity as could befal them and this have
no doubt is also the conviction OF my Government
and the people of the United Sta.Cs. For few days,
owing to recent occurrences to which IL is only ne
cessary to allude, apprehensons entertained
that such misfortune might occur. These am
gratihed to find have already ceased to exist. shall
that the amicable relations between the two nations
are not to be seriously disturbed. This not happen-
ing, the of both win necessarily be more
prosperous in the future than 1t has been in the past
and the cause Of free government he placed on a
tirmer foundation than ever. With my best wishes
TO you, Mr.. Mayor, and TO your corporate author-
ties, for the honor they have offered me, remain
with high regard, your Ohedient servant,
REVERDY JOHNSON
FREDERICK JENKINS, Esq, Mayor, Southampton.
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Reduction Of the Public Debt
Wounded and Disabled Soldiers
and the Government Pa
trOnage--Minister Bas-
sett's Instructions
-BOutwell's FL
nancial Policy.
Battle with the Indians in
Texas.
Special Despatch 10 The EUening Telegraph.
The Public Debt Statement.

Special Despatch 10 The EUening Telegraph.
The Public Debt Statement.
WAsH1SeToN, May 31.-Recent reports tele-
graphed from this city relative to the public
debt statement were unauthorized. Secretary
Boutwell, says that the reduction of the public
debt will be about seven or eight million, and
not thirteen.
The Boys in Blue
organization have made an arrangement TO have
an interview with the President tomorrow.
Their object is to secure appointments for the
wounded and disabled soldiers in the various de-
partments They allege that their claims have
been overlooked by the various secretaries in
the distribution of patronage.
MIR. Basseu,
the Haytien Minister, had long interview with
the President to-day in reference to his mission.
1t is understood that his instructions are merely
verbal
BOutweIl's Policy.
kilograms were received here this morning
from New York to the effect that the Secretary
of the Treasury had determined to stop the pur-
chases of bonds and inquiring if there was any
truth in the report. Boutwell, announces that
he intends to make no change whatever in his
policy, and weekly purchases will be made as
usual.
The President
goes to Annapolis on Thursday, to attend the
ball at the Naval Academy and the following
week he visits West Point to attend the annual
examination, where his oldest son is cadet.
Indian Battle.
Despatch to the associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 31.-The following tele-
| gram has been received at the War Depart
/ ment:-
| AUSTIN, Texas, May 2S.-To Acknowledgement
| Townsend, War Department, Washington, d. c.:
| An official report has been received to-day of
| an engagement near Double Mountain, west of
| Fort Griffin between a scouting party from
1 the fort and n band of Camnnches and Kiowa
| Indians, in which fourteen Indians were killed
| Will send detailed report by mail.
j. j. REYNOLDS,
| Brevet Maior-General Commanding.
Appointment.
| David Turner has been appointed Collector of
the Customs for the port of Alexandria.
Departure.
Colonel r. NJ Douglas, of the Presidents staff,
| leaves here this evening to attend the funeral of
his grandmother, who died yesterday at Clifton
| Springs, N. Y.
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SECOND BOARD.
A THEATRICAL ROW.
A Controversy mt NiblO's, New HOrk-A Dra-
matte Critic on His Muscle-He Muuls II


A Controversy at NiblO's, New YOrlH-A Dra-
matte Critic on His Muscle-He Mauis Il
Manager.
on Saturday evening, after the performance
Niblo's Garden was the scene of little episode of
semi-tragiCal character. For some time past an uu-
pleasant state Of feeling had existed between Mr.
George Butler a nephew of General b. r. Butler,
and Mr.. Henderson, who is understood to be the
husband Of Miss Lydia Thompson. Articles con-
cev0d and written in severely critical spirit on the
in the Wilkes Spirit or the Times, the Herald,
and other sporting papers for which Mr..
Butler writes, and II was understood that he was
their author. Mr.. Henderson resented these, and
at q private supper given some time since on the
evening OF the hundredth representation OF the
Forth Thieues, made a short speech in reply 10
some of Mr.. Buffers structures. Mr. Butler was
informed Of this, and, not pleased with the tone OF
the columns Of some papers over which he has
command. Ultimately, the difference eliminated
on Saturday evening. Mr.. Butler with some
friends, visited the theatre and after the perform
ance followed Mr.. Henderson on the stage aud
called him aside, stating his wish To speak with him
"hefOre witnesses. IL Is stated that then he admin
stered to Mr. Henderson severe personal castiga-
ton II is charged that, attempt OF Mr. Harry
Palmer 70 separate the parties, Mr. Butler threatened
to shoot whoever interfered and also that Mr. Hen
derson was beaten senseless and very seriously in
lured. Yesterday he was confined to bed, and was
barely able 10 dictate and sign the letter we an
pend. by it viii be seen that he proposes TO bring
the matter at before the courts It is right 10
state that this account is given the authority OF
gentlemen who are friendly TO MIR. Henderson IL is
a matter OF common repute that Mr.. Butler has a
penchant for settling personal disputes by physical
arguments. IL will be remembered that on a pre-
Vious occasion he had serious personal conflict with
a Well-known journalist in which his massive ply
sique gave him decided advantage Mr.. Henderson
is gentleman OF slight frame, and entirely untitled
for physical contest with one OF Mr. Buffers build
NJ y. World Of this morning.
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HORRIBLE SUFFERING.
A Man Nine Days Without Food in the Hold of
n ship.


A negro named James Wilson, 25 years OF age,
arrived in New York on Tuesday evening, 25th inst,
I'm the steamer Rising star, from Aspinwall, who
had existed during the entire passage without eat
ing He was employed at AspiRwall in receiving the
cargo, and after supper on the 18th instant fell
asleep in a secluded part of the lower hold. At
O'Clock the morning of the 18TH the vessel sailed
The man, on awakening, perceived that she was at
sea but the hatchways being closed he was unable
to make himself heard from the depth where he was
situated. The cargo in his proximity
consisted of wool, inda-rubber mother
of-pearl shells, and hides and offered no means
of sustenance. The hold was by no means
crowded with goods, and he enjoyed lOcomotion but
weakness and the confined air finally overcame him,
and he slept profoundly until the matches were re-
onened ON Wednesday morning after arrival. The
fresh air revived him, and, as the steYedores de-
scended he was discovered, but unable to stand.
ne had been nearly nine days without eating Tea
was administered, but he could not retain it, Sherry
wine tried with better success, and he gradually
became able TO absorb food. He was taken TO the
Coorcd Home at the foot OF East SiXty-hfth street
and will he returned to Aspinwall after recovery by
the Commissioners of Charities and Corrections in
whose charge he remains.
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FIFTH EDITION
THE LATEST NEWS.
The New York Markets This After.
moons Quotations -DecOra-
ti0n Ceremonies at
Allentown.
FROM NEW YORK.

Closing Prices Ot the PrOduce market.
Despatch TO The EUeling Telegraph.
New YORK, May 31.--Flour market heavy and
DC. @10c. lower; $500 bbls sold Mt $5'250O555 fc
superfine States S6@610 for extra State; . IS
@625 for choice do; $630@6'45 for fancy; 5'25
95'55 for superfne Western; $5'7566 for COM
mon to medium extra Western; S6'50@6'60 fof~
choice; $6'70@6'75 for good to choice white
wheat extra; S610@6'25 for common to good
shipping brands extra round hoop, Ohio; $3.50
07'25 for trade brands, $7@s for common TO
fair extra st. Louis; and $9012 for good 10
choice do, the market closing quiet.
Southern Flour is quiet; sales of 800 bbls at
S6'35@7 for common to fair extra, and S7'05G0l2
for good to choice old. California Flour is with
out decided change sales at S6'5O0975. Rye
Flour is heavy; sales of $50 bbls at $4'75CO660.
Wheat market is dull and 1c. lower; sales Of
$4,000 bushels at II 15@1'42 for No. 2 spring
and $157 for amber State.
Rye dull Barley dull and nominal. Barley
malt quiet. Corn heavy and 1c. lower; sales
$4,000 bushels at 556073c. for new mixed West
ern, via canal, and 740S4c. for do. via railroad.
Oats quiet sales %, 600 bushels at 77Cd7716c for
Western afl Oat
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Minister Curtin at the White House
The Gold and Stock Markets
of New YOrk-What is Said
Of Recent Cuban Ex-
peditiOns.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The Addresses of Welcome to
Minister Motley in
Liverpool.
THE NEW YORK FILIBUSTERING
EXPEDITION.

Denial from the United States NIarshal-The
Quaker City.
Dcspdtch TO The EuentTlg Telegraph.
New YORK, May 81 Marshal Barlow denies
the statements that have been made in relation
to the Arago conveying an expedition to Cuba.
He says the Perit is the only vessel sailing from
this port that has conveyed anything like an eX-
pedition to that island, and that she simply
took number of uuarned men us passengers,
and quantity of arms and ammunition as
freight. In the Quaker City matter the owners
of the vessel have filed their answer which sim
ply denies the allegations in the libel that the
vessel was fitted out as u prlvateer.
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FROM NEW YORK.

Despatch to The Erenug Telegraph
Personal.
New YORK, May Ex-senator Casserly re-
turned to California on Saturday.
Fatal Injury.
Margaret Burns was fatally injured to-day by
falling from a third-story window, and it is
alleged that her husband threw her out.
Stabbing ARRAY.
Michael OConnor was fatally stabbed to-day by
Benjamin Prince, who has been arrested
Fire.
LoCKPoRT, May 31.-The fine residence Of
Benjamin Lynch, Esq, was entirely destroyed
by fire this morning No insurance.
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FROM ALLE.NTO WV.
Local Occurrences.
Itch 10 The Euening Ielegrdph.

Special Despatch to The Euening Telegraph.
ALLENTowN, Pa, May 3l.-The parade of the
Fire Department transpiring here to-day isquite
an extensive affair, probably the largest ever
held in this section of the State The procession
was headed by the Mayor, Common Council, and
police force
The ceremonies of decorating the soldiers
graves on Saturday and Sunday were partici-
pated in by thousands of our citizens.
Advices from all the neighboring towns
throughout the Lehigh Valley show the custom
to have been generally carried out.
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THE RIDGwAY BRANCH
of the
PHILADELPHIA LIBRARY.
\ Monument 10 the Memory OF
JACOB ldDGEwAY,
And OF His Daughter,
MRS. PHC,RE ANN RUSH.

Second. direct my executor to have inserted in
the ACT OF Assembly which will he required to carry
out the provisions OF my will and codicils clauses
enactng:-
l. mat not more than one-fourth OF the directors
oI the library shall belong to any one of the three
earned professions of law, theology, or medicine.
lhls cause If not intended TO exclude any OF the
present members from reelection.
z Ihat the number Of shares In the library shall
death. ~ ~ N'
.. Ihat Che library shall not connect them
selves with any other body corporate or politic
Third. VIII add that my reasons for CHOOSING the
Phnadelphla Library Company for my residuaTy ie
gatee and devlsee are hecause IL has always Raen
conducted quietly ana unObtrusvely. stead}v mr.
suing the appropriate objects for which such ubra
res were established, Keeping entirely aloof from
the excitement Of politics and of other mesna
whereby public bodies so frequently seek to obtain
an eyanesCent and msChieVous nOtoriety and re
cause during my early life, derived great pleasure
and advantage from the use OF It's books, and from
the readiness and ciyty with which they were al
ways furnished me.
Fourth understand that the managers OF the
Library Company have never applied any Oits funds
TO defray the expenses OF the very simple refresh
ments OF which they are accustomed 20 par take at
the monthly meetings Of the Board, but hay inva
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FROM NEW YORK.
The Gold and stock Markets.

Despatch to The EUening Telegraph.
NEW YORK, May 31.-God opened this A. NJ at
139 and sold down to 1882, from which point IL raj
lied to 1885,, and is now quoted at 1854 The inn
preston on Saturday that Government would not
sell gold caused the market to go up. But to-day
the announcement that the Secretary of the Trea-
sury would sell more than two millions, II necessary
caused decline in prices At the Government sale
of gold to-day seven millions We're bid for and sold
The tone of the money market will now depend en-
tirely on the stock market. In the Stock market
transactions are active in Pitsburg at 99 being
advance of 21I from closing quotations of Saturday
and in Hudson River, now quoted at l5S, an advance
OF u from Saturdays closing quotations; ST. Paul
preferred has advanced TO 81 other stocks DUH
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An ex-AssembIXn,an.

A man presented himself at the Police COURT
Albany, on Friday, voluntary sacrifice 70 tne law.
He said that he was sans money, sans hoine sdHS
work sans clothes and even SaRS whisky. He mad
seen better days, but he was now utterly wrecked
lie was of reputable breeding, has been Oh respe0t-
But in an evil hour he had become member or
Assembly from district quite contiguous TO New
York city That was i'm 1851. Since then his career
downNVsTds had been straight and certain. He had
some hopes OF reformation, but they lay only in his
thorough abstinence from naG0r, lie asked TO be
reformatory institution passport was given him.
AZ " Commercial AdVertfSer
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FROM .NEW ENGLAND.
Despatch to The EUening Telegraph.
Tho necarafiOu i'm Maine.

Despatch to The EUening telegram.
The Decoration i'm Maine.
RoCKLAND, May 3l.-Commemorative SER
vices and floral tributes, in honor of the dead
soldiers and sailors of Maine, took place yester-
day in many portions of the State In thss town
floral wreaths were placed at the base OF Gene
raj Berrys monument, to the memory of eighty
or more who died on the field of battle or else
where in defending the republic, whose remains
were not brought home.
The Peace Jubilee.
BosToN, May 31.-Ole Bull, in response to an
invitation of the Executive Committee of the
Peace Jubilee, gracefully tenders his services on
that occasion.