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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-03
Diamonds in Africa.

The Colesburg, Cape of Good Hope,
correspondent of the World writes: l
have but Just time to write you few
lines about the diamond fields, before the
closing of the mail for England. ] am
on my way there, and at this place have
formed company. We take an eight
mule team and wagon, tent, large
pump and set of sluices and sieves
The diamonds are found 1000 yards from
the river bank (the Vaal), and the banks
are fifty feet high. The surrounding
country is fiat, grassy, and treeless.
There is no chance of getting water for
sluicing by going uH the river and cut
ting a canal, as they do in California, so
the next best plan is to rig pump on
the banks of the river and lead the water
to the slHice boxes. have had my
sluices made wider than the gold sluice
boxes of California, and at the lower end
have chest ef drawers, the bottoms
of which are different sized sieVes, thus
asserting the stones as they are washed
through, according to their size, and
making II easier to pick out the dia-
mnnds. The only plan used now is to
cart the diamondiferous earth to the
banks of the river, and there wash it by
hand or through long tom.
Thers is lbs greatest excitement IN
the colonies of the Cape aud NatGl and
a great rush is being made from all parts
to the diamond fields. Diamonds are
coming in by the hundred. There are
three hundred men in the fields now.
Two governments and native chief
claim the grounds-the "Transval Re
public, the sFvse STATES" and the Chief
the miners have n,eqe their
own laws, and intend TO keep the ooun-
try themselves; so the above govern
ments are afraid to try and enforce their
demands of royalty on the diamonds
found, and the miners invite corners
from all parts OF the world. Provisions
are plenty and cheap, but mining-tools
of the right kind are scarce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-03

some time previously given up her case
as beyond cure. Imagine his surprise
on seeing the improved and lively CON
dition Of the girl, her full face and
agility of motion. But he was satisfied
that the poor girl was doomed to a worse
fate. While thus in the enjoyment and
vigor of new life, her reason suddenly
was detbroned, and she is now raving
maniac. Yesterday afternoon Drs. Boul-
ware and Bailey made an examination
of her case, and, as we are informed, de-
clared her insane. Instead Of becoming
the occupant of grave, she is that next
to it, the inmate Of lunatic asylum
where, undoubtedly, she will exc out
miserable existence. The ease is indeed
remarkable one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-03

The Paris journals give a theatrical
account of the reception which General
Changarnier met with from the Emperor
at Metz; how an old man, in shabby
clothes, presented himself at head-quar-
ters, and was snubbed by ushers and
orderly officers, till at last the Emperor
ordered that General Changarnier
should be at once admitted to his pres
enee; and how, after hours audience,
the Emperor cried out, Get the Gen
eral some dinner" and even lent him a
clean shirt, Of which he stood much in
need. General Changarnier had not
spoken to the Emperor for nineteen
years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-03

Naturalized German citizens, men Of
standing and importance, have been re-
moved from the Galveston Board Of Al
men by Governor Davis, and negroes
appointed in their places. In this we
have a practical illustration Of the feel
ing Of the Radicals as between negroes
and foreigners.
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A COnsumpffve Girl Suddenly Be
comes Cured, but Insanity fol-

comes Cured, but Insanity fol-
lows.
From the Albany Knickerbocker. 26th.l
One Of the most remarkable cases that
we have heard of lately was told us yes
teFday, the truth of which was fully con-
firmed at the Police Court during the
afternoon. 1t appears that girl named
Mary Ann Fitzgerald, who lived on
Canal street, has for a long time been
afflicted with that terrible disease known
as consumption, Under its direful in
fluence her system gradually wasted
away, until she was walking skeleton,
and her life appeared TO hang only BY a
thread. All hope to administer relief
through medical aid had disappeared,
and ber demise was daily looked for by
her ralatiFss and friends. A few days
since sudden change esm6 oyer the
person Of the girl. Her declining APP
pearance was transformed into one Of
health and FigoF, Her emaciated form
assumed evidences Of health and full
womanly proportions, and a greatrejoio-
ing was manifested by her relatives over
her wonderful and unaccountable i'm
provement.
But this joy, this satisfaction, this
mysterious change in the health and
general condition Of the girl was Of short
duration. Another change followed that
p-oduced as much, If not more, sorrow
than even her demise from consumption
could. While in a bewildered state, she
called upon one Of the physicians who
had. been attending her, and who had
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BUSINESS HOUSES.


A TTWOOD a ANDERSON, COTTON FAC
n tor and Commission Merchants 2yi Front.
DANK-FIRSTN NATIONAL OF MEMPHIS.
ID II. 5. Davis, Pres't; Newton Ford, V. p.
BOWMAN, @. H., MACHINIST AND
ID Scale Factor. 2025z Main street. Special
attention given to repairing scales.
NITY BANK. NEW BANK BUILDING.
~ Madison street. s. II. Tobey. Pres't !;
II. o. Kirk. Cashier.
CtAROLINA LIFE ms. CO., AZ MADISON
~ st. ]. Davis. Pres't; w. +. Boyle. Sec'y.
NANCE & ANDERSON. ATTORNEYS
at-Law, 325 Main street, Memphis.
nICKINS0N, WILLIAMS & CO.. COTTON
~ Factors, 2l0 Fiont street.
JNMMONs 4 son. BOOKS. STATIONERY,
IL Magazines. etc., 10 Jefferson and 6S Beal.
L,IsHER. AMIS 4 CO.. MARBLE-wORK
IL and Drain Pipe, cor. Adams and Second.
COEPEL, LEOPOLD, AGENT, DEALER
W in Organs and Knabe's Pianos, S75 Main.
HEINRICH, P. Ii. x BRO, CONFEC-
Ill tions, Groceries. Liquors. etc., 224 Main.
NloCOMBS, KELLAR & BYRNES, HARD
1l ward. Cutlery. etc., S221a and 324 Main.
DRGILL BROS. 4 CO., HARDWARE, CUT
" lery. Agricultural Implements. Sl2 Front.
DODESTA & CAZASSA, DEALERS IN
i CONNECTIONS, etc., 2j2 Main, cor. N. Court.
DRESCOTT, o. Il. a CO., DEALERS IN
C,TEAM OVERS 4 CLEANERS
y Hanson Walker Qate Hunt * Hanson),
2i6 Second street.
HILL. TERRY & MITCHELL, WHOLE
i l. safe dealers in Boots, Shoes and Hats, S29
Main street.
WTHITM0RE, E., STEAM JOB PRINTER,
w 13 Madison street
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LOUISVILLE ROUTE
FALL SCHEDULE.
Takes Effect Sept. lst, 1870.

daily. The am. train does not run ON Sum
day. Both trains run through to Louisville
without changes. Elegant sleeping cars run
through on the l.15 p. m. train from Memphis
through cars to Philadelphia, Cleveland, Buff
falo and New York, without change. Only
one change from Louisville to Baltimore,
Washington City and Boston. Berths and
staterooms. in through cars, can be engaged
at the Ticket Office, 237lz Main street.
]: T. BOYD, Superintendent.
JAS. SPEED. Ticket Agent. Q-f2-t
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RATES OF ADVERTISING IN WEEKLY.

First insertion. 90 per square.
Subsequent insertions.-..... 50
Eight lines Of nonpareil, solid, constitute a
square.
Displayed advertisements will be charged
according to the SPACE occupied, at above
rates-there being twelve lines of solid type TO
the inch.
Notices in local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Special notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
Notices of deaths and marriages. twenty
cents per line.
Advertisements published at intervals will
be charged one dollar per square for each in
sertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior in
ducements, both as to rate Of charges and
manner Of displaying their favors.
All bills for advertising are due when con-
tracted and payable on demand.
All letters, whether upon business or other
wise. must be addressed to.
II. WHITMORE,
Publisher and Proprietor.
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Missouri Valley Life Insurance Co.,
10 he Conn of he state of
On the Thirtieth Day Of July, 1870.
INSURANCE
amount

TH,k
E.
July all the described the absolute
fegoing
condition the July
y
A.. MOORE. Secretary.
seali ~ INV ~ j. iNGBAM JONES. Notary
o ;
COuPTRO OLLKR' OFTIcE
Msson
Comp
o m
Wherefore said hes
Comptroller Of Tennessee
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For Congress.

We are authorized to announce JUDGE W.
p. BOND, of Haywood county, as a candidate
for Congress from the Eighth Congressional
tion of the District. 14i
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The greaesf in any one risk $4,000
TATE OF WISCONSIN, 8,


the said Hundred Thou
AM
the
which the mtgagedi and that they the DESCRIBED said In
J.H kE
AUG. GAYLORD, Secretary.
W. ii. FARNIAM, Coun
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WHISKY.

NJ. M. S e A Y.
Travelling AGENT. represeuting
RIPV. UURRELL q CO..
Distillers and Dealers in Kentucky
Whiskios.
Ofice. No. Il Fifth 4, Leuirville. Ky; Pro
prietors Tyrone and Cliff Spring Dlsiillcrlel.
Andersnn county. ~. l---ll-.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
rNHE PUBLIC LEDGER Is PUBLISHED
l. every afternoon (except Sunday by
E WIFI MORE

At Ne. ID Madison street.
The PUBLIC LEDGER is served to city subscri-
bers by faithful carriers at FIFTEEN CENTS
PER WEEK, payable weekly TO the carriers.
By mail lin advance) One year. s8 six
months. 81; three months. 81; one month.
rs cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-03
THE FRENCH IN BERLIN.

How they Were Received by the
PeOpIe-The Boys Ask the TurcOs
for their Cats-The Ladies' Talk
ing French and Arabic TO the
Pris0ners-HOw the Battle was
Lost.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN, 90
County OF MILWAUKEE, 30


H.
thereof Public
w. H. Fanham verify iee the
day ofJuly, 1870 JAMES HICKC0X
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PIANOS, ETC.
On Four Months Time.
Pianos, Sf9HS Organs,
- AND -
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
On Three and FOur Months Time,
with Good City Acceptance.

~ purchases. Ny stock il very large and
lsast be closed out to make room for my fall
stock.
Stenway Il Sons, Pianos. $500 to $500
Ernest Gablers Pianos................. 425 to COO
VIM. P. Emerson's Pianos 375 to $50
Also. good SECONDHAND PIANOS, some
Of them almost as good as new. Prices from
500 to 500 each. Mason x Hamlin's Organs,
from sl00 to $500 each. Also. the celebrated
Burdett Organs. Genuine Italian and Roman
Violin Strings. Country merchants and deal
ere will please give me call.
E. A. BENSON,
ll-2l Music House. 81 Main St. Memphis.
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STATE UF NESSEE,


l.
produced satisfactory said Company complied with all
Of the laws Of the State provided such Wherefore
r
COmptro lerOfl len
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ANNOUNCEMENTS. A
For the LegisIature.

For the LegfsIature.
W.D. Lumpkin is candidate for the Legis-
lature from Shelby county; subject to the
FIOater.
We are authorized to announce CAPTAIN
JAMES NJ. HARRIS as a candidate for
Fleater for the counties of Shelby, Fayette
and Upton; subject to the Democratic Con-
yention.
w. A. McCLOY is candidate for Floater
for the counties of Shelby, Fayette and Tip
ton; subject to the will Of the convention.
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NewsdeaIers supplied at 2yl cents per copy,
Weekly Public Ledger,

Published every Tuesday at So per annum Gn
advance; clubs Of five or more, 81 so.
Communications upon subjects of general
interest to the public are at all times accept
able.
Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-06-04
From the Salem Press.
VN~sv-NNN>>>w pve~vE>cv.
SELCClGS ON THE RAMPAGE
SALEM. Cr,y,n, May 26th, 1870.

SALEM Or g n, May 26th, 1870.
EpiroRS Press - notice that one S.
| Gariiclde made speech at Walla Walla
recently, from which the following is an
extract
The Nrsmith letter is theme that |
shall dwell briefly upon, don't know
whether wrote such II letter or not ; but
my Impression is that the letter published
in this pamphlet is garb!el hotch- potch
made out of four or five letters cut apart
AMI pasted together, to suit the conven-
fence of those who wished to use them.
The very fact that there is no date to the
published letter is PR Of that there is vi
lainly somewhere. But on that historic.
log on the Snohnn,ish Reservation, when
Senator Ncsmith and myself discussed
matters, he then and there declared his
approval of the reconstruction measures
So far as the letter, which they have pub
lishel as mine, concerns the amnesty pro-
clamation, endorse it still, with the
understanding that citizenship means one
thing, and suffrage means quite another.
But if there are any two acts of my
life for which have wapt tears Of blood
and with my hair dishevc!el and myself
clad in the sack-cloth and ashes Of repent
aucc, it is for the part took in assisting
to nominate Jim Buchanan for President,
and then working all summer long on the
stump to elect him; and the other is, that
ever aided in the election to the Senate
Of that other dirty dog, Jim Nesmith."
The pious backlog who has so long al
tcrnated 5etween the pulpit aud the poker
table, shot off his arrows at the safe dis.
lance of four hundred miles. His terrible
dcnunciatton of slim Buchanan" will
hardly disturb the~repose Of that retired
Statesman" while am sure that they will
cause "Jim Nesmith" no sort of uncasi-
ness. have no knowledge of the stu
pendous efforts which the Pious' Poker
Player made in behalf Of Jim Buchanan,
yet do know that was never indebted to
his efforts for anything except SANDER.
"Jim Buchanan" gave the wretch the
first Federal Office he ever held, and Jim
Nesmith gave him the last, and it is but
characteristic of the pup to snapat the noW
empty hands which then gave him his
bread. can but remind him of what was
once said of one of his species:
eThc man recovered from the bite,
The dog i. was that died"
The assertion that ever endorsed or
supported, in any manner, the Reconstruc-
ton policy of Congress is too feeble aud
bare faced falsehood to require even q
contradiction at my hands. All my acts
upon those question are on record, and can
easily be produced.
IfGarfelde had any character for truth
or common decency,.I would ask him to
stake it not at poker--but upon his asser-
tons about his letter being Is hotch-potch
| or garbled statements from four or fse let
tsrs." This is question Of yaraeity east
" settled between us. Judge Dennisop
ha. the letter, and. upon its exhibition to
Gar6elde, if he will deny its authenticity
or ind garblsd word 10 it. then I WI!
admit that l have done him wrong
Come, Selucius, let US decide this little
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NNvYle\Aex ~1MSkAxsvec:; 81

Mr.. Gar6elde is as expert in turning
everything to account as he is 10 handling
bits Of pasteboard 10 his favoritc game of
':sinch." He invariably resorts to i'sci-
ence' Whenever honest playing fails to
win the pot" All his claims of services
have just about the foundation of that in
relation to the remission of the penalties
incurred by the owners Of steamers running
without a licensed engineer. Read the
following:
WASHINGTON, April 9, 1870.
MAJ. j. j. Ii. VAN BOKKELEN
Dear Sir:-I leave on Tuesday, and
have to make my letters short l have
those fines RENTED, and the Department
intended to cover all the parties in the or
der. l have now got an order broad
enough, hope, to mike the Collector
understand it. Iu great haste, yours.
s. GARFIELDE.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, May S, 1870.
F. A. WILSON, ESQ Collector of Gus
toms for Port Townsend, Washington Ter
ritory:
Su:-The Department duly received
your letter of the 18th Of February last, in
which you report the payment to you by
II. II. Hyde, Esq, of one hundred dollars,
the amount Of a fine incurred by him un-
der Sec. 10, of the Act of August 30,
1852, by the running Of the steamer Che
halls without licensed engineer. An
answer to your communication has been
delayed until action should have been take
by Congress by way ola revision of the
Statues relating to the conveyance Of goods
aud passengers in steam vessels. in the
hope that the Sccrefary's power of rcmis-
sion Of the class of fines i'm posed by Sec
ton 10, of the Act Of 1852, might be de-
Gnitely settled.
In the cases of the Furorite and Rubv,
the moneys paid were ordered to be re-
turned, because as no adequate means of in.
spection having been furnished in the dis
trict where the boats were employed, it,
seems incquitablc to enforce the penalty,
| and also because the fines having been
voluntarily paid without confession of
judgment, the money had not come into
your hands by regular judicial proceeding
You were considered merely as the custodi-
an of the sum, paid. aud the Department
could order them to be retained or refunded
as might seem advisable But it is doubt
flu! whether by such an order remission
in the full sense of the word, would cnurc
to the bcnci, of the parties, if suel under
See. III Of the same Act
In this aspect Of the case. ! am disposed
to 90 as far as legally may be done, and
to authorize Il rciunding of the money
paid by Mr.. Hyde, but with the under
standing that it is doubtful whether such
repayment can exempt him from penal
liability. Yours respectfully,
GEO. :. Boutwell,.
Secretary of the Treasury.
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LATER fRox TAE ATLANTIC sTATEx.
TELEGR APHIC.
REGULAR DISPATCH TO the srANcA Rp.
PORTLAND, Jure 3.

PORTLAND, Jure3 3.
The California steamer sailed yesterday
afternoon. for San Francisco.
The Moses Taylor was unable to carry
all the freight offered on her departure
from San Francisco for this place.
Political meetings arc all the rage
Great excitement prevails. Many promi-
ncnt Radicals arc working for Demo.
cratic victory. The Democrats are san.
guiue Of entire success on Monday next.
Latest gold quotations received are,
LIE; Greenbacks arc selling at SO Gy
ISL, Buying at 81.
A telling address is to-day issued to the
Democratic voters Of Clark County W. T.
WASHINGTON, juno 1.-The Public
Debt statement shows decrease during
May of s3l0,962 Coin balance in Trea-
sury slO,97s,73l aud currency 81. 243,-
$40.
The Senate Committee on Territories re-
port favorably on the bill annulling act of
idaho Legislature imposing special tax on
Chinese miners. The Senate will un.
Houbtedly agree to the bill.
The Sandwich Island Treaty was reject
cd.
A ship-load Of coolies has arrived at
New Orleans from China. '...
The Fenians are returning home.
Smallpox has appeared in Brooklyn.
SAN Francisco, June 1.-The Boston
Excursion party went to the Cliff House
to breakfast and had a gala day. A ror-
ton of bottle of Atlantic water was
poured into the Pacific and the bottle then
filled with Pacific, with portion Of which
an infant was baptiscd America was sung
and bcncdction pronounced. The par.
ty will 60 to Yosemite on Monday.
The sale of Mercantile Library Lottery
tickets have been so heavy that tn C direct
ors have suspended operations until more
can be printed. Girls, clerks, merchants,
preachers, dcacons and school boys, are
all seen in the scramble for tickets. \
New York house has ordered $4,000
worth, if satisfactory discount is made.
WAsIlNGroN. May The bill passed
providing to create II government for the
District of Columbia.
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question Of veracity between rs; "an,c up"
your small character, draw card or two
FROM your sleeve % usual, decide the game
for yourself, aud rake down the little
"pot."
The result Of the game may soothe your
rcrturbed condition. As an ex.prcacher
and ex.membcr Of Congress, you arc cut.
ting d sorry figure weeping those I" tears Of
blond with disheyeled hair" you must
have strong resemblance to an old Tom
cat who has been making a nocturnal visit
in the rain. wish you to be conforted in
relation to your great efforts in behalf Of
the two" Jims." both Of whom you have
betrayed and lied about.
Yours truly,
j. W. NEsMITH.
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Oils, Paints, Groceries, and in fact every
thing usually kept in general merchandise
Stpre.
We invite our friends to call aud examine our
stock and prices.
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A iGENCY Of the United Anaheim Wine
n Growers Association is at Rothschild l.
Co.'s where a full stock of their different
wines can always he found.
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NTfSSToN woolen- Goods and Blankets
I'VE oregon Wooden Goods, and Pacific
WOODEN Underwear, at Agents rates.
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OF MARIA ADAMS, who left New York
I city March. "a, 1864, on the steamer Him
ois, for California. She is now about % years
of age, and is supposed to be in Washington
Territory. Any information regarding her
whereabouts will be thankfully Received by
her sister. Address 8! Mrs. Edwin B. Stiles,
care Of F. A. Frisins, Ckronicls Once, San
Francisco, Cal. 93.t@
Nay 81, 1870. 2a;w2 aa
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Highest price paid for Furs aud Country
Produce. G. ". BlLES.
Tumwater, ". T., Dec. IS. .sss
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TLOTHING and Furnishing Goods, in large
l quantities and at reduced rates, at
= ~ ROTHSCHILD + CO.'S
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DOCKS and Stationery complete assort-
ID ment, at ROTHSCHfLD 4 CO.'S.
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u Judge Wyche, We learn, stirred up
the Blacks with a long pole at Tumwater
last night. The weapon of truth is invinci-
Bile.
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