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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-17

BOnly until April 1st to close out
my stock of Boots and Shoes. Those
wanting goods now is the time.
F.M. PORTER
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-17

EBe sure to get your Photographs
at "1l7."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-17
NJ A til r E,S

OWN RELIABLE REMEDY.
They are Apple-seed like, tasteless
and inodorous. Mild, but effectual.
The CkIABAR GRAINS or "sEEDSD
arc the great NERVE-ToNIC and
Aperisnt. They cure Sick-hesdache,
Constipation. Indigestion, Biliousness,
Irregularities, and general Nerve de-
bility.
Children readily take the new House
hold Remedy.
Sold in membranous pouches, con-
tanning IS or 80 Grains as originally
put up. For sale by Laughlin, Smith
q Co.
novs uH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

The Cosmos gives an account OF GER
tain experiments made by two French
doctors on the head of the parricide
BeIliere, who was recently executed at
Beauvais. The head was handed TO the
medical men within Eve minutes OF the
execution. The expression OF the face
was one of stupor, not of pain. There
was no evidence, We are told, that either
the law or the tongue had made the least
movement after the. knife had fallen.
One of the experimentalists began by
shouting in the ear the name OF the con-
demned, but no contraction OF the
muscles of the face was apparent; q
similar result attended the placing OF a
sponge dipped in ammonia under the
nose. The head even submitted to the
cauterization Of an eye without blinking.
Electricity by means of Legendre's pile
was then applied, and variety OF tricks
performed, not quite to the doctors
satisfaction, we suppose, for they do not
seem to have discovered what they half
expected-that the brain retained its
consciousness. In conclusion, we are
told it is proposed, on the occasion Of
the next execution, to inject fresh blood
into the veins of the guillotined mans
head, and to discover, If possible,
whether the phenomena noticed by DR..
Brown Sequard, in the case of a dog who
had been subjected to the process, and
thereupon gave signs-of voluntary move
ment, can be reproduced; all of which
seems to us CHASTITY sort of trifing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

pire; but these facts are too patent
to the reflection of every lover OF his
country to be dwelt upon; that they
are facts none will deny, and in
accepting them as such, let the Democ-
racy Of Shelby county rally to man in
defense of what little liberty is left us,
and away with all this tattle about COM
promises. 1t lily becomes men who
boast of glorious ancestry to become
cowed with the Pdn-like music Of the
enemy. Let these gong and tom-tom
politicians, who see no farther than the
end of their nose, cease prating about
our hot-headed Young Democracy and
fall into line and we will pledge them
if we can't substantiate all the fire.
eating" arguments we adduce, to prove
that Radicalism means oppression, and
that bending the knee in servile homage
to our masters is but an incentive to
them to put their foot upon our neck,
we will acknowledge our mistake and
join the white-feathery gang.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
ADMISSION OF AMEs.

The Senate, after some little heslta-
ton. decided to admit General Ames to
his seat. 1t was thought from the report
of the Judiciary Committee to which his
claims had been referred, that he would
hardly have the honor of representing
Mississippi in the Senate, but majority
of forty to twelve awarded him this right,
otherwise there was no law authorizing
it. The Constitution grants to each
House the privilege of Judging of the
qualifications Of its own members. But
there are qualifications specified, also,
which are, or should be prerequisites
before any one is admitted as Rep
resentative or Senator in Congress.
As in case of Senators, the Constitution,
which all must swear to support before
holding office-declares that no person
shall be Senator who shall not have at
tanned to the age of thirty years, and
been nine years citizen of the United
States, and who shall be, when elected,
an inhabitant of that State for which
he shall have been chosen. The fact
that Congress has the right to judge Of
its own members, is no reason for disre-
garding the plain provisions of the Con-
stitution, which lays down general rules
of eligibility for persons who have been
elected to Congress. 1t can't be said with
truth that Gen. Ames was an inhabitant
Of Mississippi when elected, short while
since, being in the State only as mill
tary commander, subject to be ordered
wherever it might suit the demands of
the service to which he belongs Still
these are revolutionary times, and small
things cannot be permitted to stand in
the way of the victorious party Radi-
calism is intent on filing all the offices
of the Government, and in the execution
of its purpose it matters little what laws
are violated or what articles of the Con-
stitution is ridden over.
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Divorced by n Photograph.
From the Norfolk virginian.l

From the N0rfoik NirBinian.l
In 1858 a man married a lady in
Mathews county, and lived with her until
1867, when he left home under pretense
of going to North Carolina for work, and
his wife heard nothing of him until few
months ago, when she learned that he
had gone to Western North Carolina and
passed himself off as a single man, and
married highly respectable lady there.
Finding, by some means, that his first
wife had discovered his whereabouts, he
left for parts unknown, and she brought
a suit for divorce, employing as counsel
firm in this city. 1t was easy to prove
his marriage in Mathews, and also the
facts of the marriage in Carolina, but no
one could be found to testify that, although
the names were the same in both in
stances he was the same individual, and
the man himself was, as a Missouri sheriff
reported on a certain occasion, non est
come atibus." Those who knew him in
Carolina could not testify that he was
the same man who was married in
Mathews, and vice versa. So the attor-
neys conceived the idea Of identifying
him by means of photograph, which
was entirely successful, parties in each
place testifying to the perfect resem-
blance. Photography has been made to
serve many ends, but this is the first in
stance in which we have known it to be
an instrument in divorce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04


An earthquake in Quito, in December
and January, caused great injury to
property and created panic among the
people in the province of Imbabura and
other places. On the second of Deem
Der several shocks were felt, and on the
twelfth continued shocks were felt from
noon till morning of next day, when a
shock ofextraordinary violence occurred
The inhabitants rushed from their dwell
ings, fell on their knees, and implored
for mercy. During the latter part ofthe
day thirteen distinct shocks were felt in
Jipijapa, each accompanied by a violent
wind storm. On the thirteenth Of De-
cember another terrific shock was expe-
rienced. On the second of January
there was shock of unusual severity at
about midday; but the most terrifying
of all took place on the third, when, be-
tween Pedeynals and Cabo Pasado, the
earth was seen to open and emit hillock
Of stones from thirty to forty feet high
Behind or near the spot where this oc-
Cured stood an earth hill about sixty
feet high, which suddenly disappeared
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
IN MFMORIAM.

A seraphic form has taken It's heavenward
flight
hearth-side's day Is turned to domestic
night.
Fireside gods have lost their mother, of all
friends best;
Be pure, and hope to meet her in the realms of
the blest.
In the pure there is nothing impure" We
oft. in selecting some rare gem from out cas-
ket Of precious stones, discover flaws that to
the imperfect vision are not seen, and all is
glare; but in the gem Of purest ray serene :"
all is perfection, So tits with humanity. In
the earthly tabernacle that enclosed the spirit
of our departed saint, there could be seen
naught but was the clear light of purity itself;
not a thought, a conception, an expression,
an action, but was the prompting Of that es-
sence, that seemed to hold the golden links Of
chain that found its tension in godliness,
and reached even to the throne Of that Great
Being who has taken her 10 Himself. The
subject Of this was the reflex Of purity Of
human architecture rarely seen-a daily walk
and conversation that sembled of the elegance
of the Corinthian-a mein as chaste and classic
as the Ionic-and urbanity that wooed one
with its poTie quaintness and pFoprieIyl and
yet. with that dignity Of womanhood that was
Gothic, filing the conception with the ideal Of
If ever angels from the sky descend.
'Twould be such virtues TO commend.
A monument Of loving hearts could be erected
to her memory. whose base should rest upon
the domestic hearth and whose apex the arch
angels might rest upon. She has gone where
the weary are at rest" and from out the light
Of that efulgenoe that radiates fran her srown
Of glory places heavenly beacon to illumine
the paths Of the little ones on their heaven
ward march. Let the bereaved husband con-
template her present home, with its freedom
from pain and anguish, and feel that his loss
has been hsT gain. and "whom the Lord
loyeth He chasteneth."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
No COMPROMISE WITH RADICAL
ySM.

The fact that many amiable, yet blat-
ant expositors of Southern polity stand
in serried columns on our corners and
hurl seething sentences at those OF us
who are so unfortunate as to differ with
them, is no proof of the truth of their
assertions-nor have we the slightest
ground for believing their judgment in
the premises to be infallible. The
LEDGER has maintained that compro-
misses are evidences of weakness, and
that the only true policy of the South is
to present an unbroken front of opposi-
ton to the encroachmentE of Northern
hatred. From this standpoint we have
cndeavored to exhibit to the readers of
the LEDGER every point in the pro
gramme of the foe that showed their
malice; that exposed their Vaccinations;
and that made a clean breast Of their
roaring lion purposes, until we
have felt that the cloven-foot Of Radical
ism has zen held up in all its gross de-
formity to all honest men in the
land. And yet, forsooth, many street
loungers will cant Of violent edi-
torials, incendiAry appeals, the in
Aamable nature of the young Democra-
cy." What has appeared in the LEDGER
has been written coolly and dispassion-
ately. With a clear apprehension of the
brutal nature of our adversaries. their
chicanery, their lust after power, their
determination to grind US between the
MINER and neither milestone and then with
the dust of what was once Southern
gentleman, manure our own fields. We
sneak from the letter when we state that
the policy of the North is, first, to absorb
all the profits of production; and all of
the emoluments of Office in the South,
hasing their agrarian pretensions upon
that violent and alarie principle, that
IN the yictors belong the spoils. Sec
ond 10 centralize the government by eras-
ing State lines from the public polity' and
marking out instead one grand encircling
chain each link Of which will be some
new oppression upon the devoted South
the palatinate of America-all tend
inc to despotie Capitalization at the
Federal capital, they, our masters, as
suming to themselves that legal JUNCTION
that If monarchy is despOtie it is strong;
Il aristocracy is licentious, it is wise
and in spite of all the hosannas to the
Goddess of Liberty, Democracy while
VERY. very honest, they say, is an
arehv" IT is sad commentary on the
governmental ibeqGesl Of our forefathers
The teaching Of our Radical masters
that what blood was shed 10 estabiisn q
free country. should have been wasted
for the perpetuity Of q worse thsn en-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
Emmenagogue.-Da. MrllnR's EMrYA-

OCCUR is the only article known to cure the
Whites lit will cure in every easel. Where is
the family in which this important medicine
is not wanted Mothers. this is the greatest
blessing ever offered you. and you should i'm
mediately procure it. 1t is also sure cure for
Female Irregularities, and may be depended
upon in every case where the monthly flow has
been Instructed through cold or disease. Sold
by druggists. Price One Dollar or sent by
mail on receipt of One Dollar and Quarter.
GOODYEAR & FALLS,
9-145-t Wholesale Agents, 2S1 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

TaXPLANATION; sl2 MAKES you A
u member Of the Association: e. $40 for
policy, 81 medical examination fee, and 81
contingent fee, said 81 payable yearly in ad-
vance for Office expenses. On the death OF a
member an assessment of 81 is levied on every
surviving member, which is the amount paid
10 the widow or beneficiary of the deceased
member. thirty days being given 70 pay in the
assessment Of 81 after due notification: When
the Association numbers several thousand
they will be classed according 70 ages. viz: All
between the ages of Is and . years in one
class and all between 3 and 3 years in an
other, and 30 on up TO 80 years. which is the
limit: and every class 10 be carried to 5000
member, then each policy will be worth
$40 OOO Until that time each policy will be
worth double the number Of dollars as there
are members Of the class; and at the death Of
a member the surviving members of his class
only are assessed the 81. The policy fee Of $40.
or the greater portion Of it, is made a sinking
fund 70 provide for the delinquencies of mem
bers; and said fund is loaned on interest. the
interest accraiDg therefrOm, after defraying
the expenses, coming back TO the policy-hold-
ers as dividends. The advantages over or
binary Life Insurance Companies are. No
panics can break IL; the fees are 50 small. and
required to be said at such long intervals. that
any and every man can secure g his family q
competency upon his death. This Company
i not restricted TO members Of the Masonic
fraternity. j. G. TRADER, Pres't.
II. NJ. Raglan, Sec'y.
II. q. TRADER, Treas.
Board or DREcTORs-Hon p I ScrugKs, Of
Messrs Scruegs nsncan; A Vaccaro. ESQ. Of
Messrs A Vaccaro A Co; J s Stanton, Of Stan
Hatehett; Ed Picket. jr. attorney at law, 50
Union street
w. r. HoDGEs, NJ. D., Medical Examiner.
Once No. 90 Madison q. BLU
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

The wine trade Of California promises
TO be one Of its greatest sources Of wealth.
The entire State, coo miles long and 100
broad, is suitable for cultivating the vine,
except in those sections where the land
is over 5000 feet above the level of the
sea. From Oregon to San Diego the
grape is grown. In 1864 il was calcu-
lated that 100000 vines bore fruit.
and the increase was probably 100000
year To-day there are at least 30, o0o,-
600 vines, covering about t2,0c9 acres.
The amount Of wine which competent
authorities think might be made il all
the grapes were Eses Gar the vintage
xoellaL be -36-o-o. Go gallons. One wine
maker alone produces 10000 gallons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

Absolute Divorces legally obtained in
New York, Indiana, Illinois and other States,
for persons from any State or County, legal
everywhere; desertion, drunkenness, nom
support. etc., sufficient cause; no publicity;
no charge until divorce obtained. Advice free.
Business established fifteen years.
Address, NJ. HOUSE, Attorney,
23-l00 No. 70 Nassau ST., New York City.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

wine Of Life.-The great Blood Purifier
and delicious drink. WkRSER's VrSuN Yrs.
or WIZ on LITE. is free from any poisonous
drugs or impurities, being prepared for those
who require stimulant. II Is a splendid APP
petizer and tonic. and the finest thing in the
world for purifying the blood. It Is the most
pleasant and delicious article ever offered to
the public, far superior TO brandy. whisky,
wine. bitters. or any other article. II Is more
healthy and cheaper. Both male and female.
young or old. can take the Wine Of Life. II
is. in fact. life prcserver. Those who wish TO
enjoy good health and a free Gov Of lively
spirits. will DO vel to take the Wine Of Life.
II Is diferenefrom anything ever before in use.
Il il sold BY drueristz. also At al respectable
saloons. Price one dollar. in quart bottles.
GOODYEAR A FALLS.
e-lf5-f Wholesale Agents. 81 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

No Cure, NO Pay.-FoRREsT's JUMPER
TR-For Coughs. Group, Whooping Cough,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Splitting of
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure, or price refunded. so cents.
N. B.-The genuine article has yellow labels.
with white, imprinted wrapper. ",t
Gilt Nf' GOODYEAR & FALLS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
AND THE

Edward Wilder's Mothers Worm Syrup
should be used in all cases of worms. 1t
is perfectly harmless in its nature. Its
a pure Syrup that children will readily
eat. 1t is never failing in its effect, and
win relieve your little ones of worms at
once, and without the aid of any other
medicine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

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=, ,Isn,oaas Tho nas $500 S.a, ~ IN,
~ ha,,las $50: 80 al ~
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"' ~. 80 ~, e' anu .''0
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ss"'"'' oou"'. .,, my ,'e my. =. nanu
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

Ny O. ~ n w IN
Edward Wilder's Sarsaparilla and
Potash is rare combination, such as
the world has never before known. 1t is
an unfailing and rapid cure for Scrofula
in all its forms, Scrofulous Sore Eyes,
Chronic Rheumatism, Pimples on the
Face, Skin Diseases, no matter how old
or inveterate. White Swelling, Constitu-
tional Syphilis, and Ulcers Of every kind.
For the rapid and permanent cure Of
these diseases this medicine stands unri-
vailed, and cure is guaranteed in every
case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

Cough No More.-WARxER's Couch BAL
SAN is healing, softening and expectorating.
The extraordinary power ii possesses in imme-
diately relieving, and eventually curing. the
most obstinate cases Of Coughs, Colds, Sore
Throat. Bronchitis, Influenza. Catarrh,
Hoarseness, Asthma and Consumption, is
Almast Incredible. So prompt is the relief and
certain its effects in all the above cases, or any
affection of the throat and lungs, that thou
sands Of physicians are daily prescribing it.
and one and all say that Il is the most healing
and expeotorating medicine known. One dose
always affords relief. and in most cases one
bottle effects a cure. Sold by druggists. in large
bottles. Price One Dollar, II is your own
fault IL you still cough and suffer. The Balsam
will cure. GOODYEAR 4 FALLS.
e-is5-t Wholesale Agents, 81 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
THE REsTORER

Edward Wilder's Compound Extract Of
Wild Cherry cures Coughs, Colds and
Catarrh of every description. In Bron-
chitis, Laryngitis, Asthma and Phthisic,
it gives immediate comfort and relief In
Consumption, Difficulty of Breathing, or
Cough, this medicine has no equal, and
has never been known to fail to give in
slant relief, followed by certain and per-
manent cure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Charles Heidseick Champagne
Sillery and Extra Dry. In baskets-in cases.
For sale by all wholesale grocers and wine
dealers. Sole agents for the United States.
SCHULTZE & TALLER,
2O-7l-w3s 40 Beaver ST.. New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
EUNERAI NOTICE

The friends and aequaintances Of John
Fotly are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral of his wife. Mary Fotly. from his resi-
donce between jackson and 0verton streets,
at 81 an, Tomorrow, Tuesday, April !,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
Dyspepsia.-wARsrn's Dyspepsia Tow

observation-disclosures DYSPEPSIA Tone
is prepared expressly for Dyspepties and those
suffering with habitual Costiveness. It is a
slightly stimulating tonic and a splendid appe-
tizeri it strengthens the stomach and restores
the digestive organs to their healthy state.
Weak, nervous and dyspeptic persons should
use Warmers DYSPEPSIA Tonic. For sale by
druggists. Price One Dollar.
rr GOODYEAR & FALLS,
9-145-t Wholesale Agents. 2S1 Main street.
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HOTELS.
NOTICE II.

TTlHE FRANKLIN HOUSE, AT RAJ
i leigh Springs, viii be open for guests as
frst-elass house from
May 10, 1870.
Parties wishing to furnish their own rooms,
or choice of the same, can do so prio- to
above date.
Address in Memphis, No. 296 Front street.
1854 4. q. PRATT, Proprietor:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04

wedIock-The Basis Of Civil So
ciefy.-Rssays for young men on the honor
and happiness Of Marriage. and the evils and
danger Of celibaey. with sanitary help for the
attainment Of mans true position in life.
Sent free. in sealed envelopes. Address.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION. Box p. Philadel-
mia Pa IS
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DESTROYER OF
ID is e A S E {!

Edward Wilder's Family Pills cures
Constipation or Sluggish Bowels. In
these conditions of the alimentary canal
they are guaranteed to be infallible as
purgative. In all Fevers and Inhamma-
tory diseases they cannot be excelled,
and should always be used in connection
with Edward Wilder's other medicines.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
OF THE
HUMAN SYSTEM /!

Edward Wilder's Chill Tonic cures and
eradicates from the system Chills and
Fever, Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague,
and every type and variety of malarial
fever or affection. The blood becoming
thin and porous produce these diseases.
This medicine contains iron to thicken
and bring up the blood, and hence eradi-
Gates the disease entirely from the system.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
RANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association

OF MEMPHIS, TENN.
Cooperative and Purely Mutual - Charter
Perpetual-Forever Exempt from all
Taxes by the Laws of the State.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
ME MPH ISs
Monday Evening, April a, 1870

Mr.. Thomas Tardrew, of New York City. is
authorized to act as Northern advertising
agent of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
S. H. Parvin, General Advertising Agent,
Cincinnati. Ohio, is our duly authorized agent
to contract for advertisements.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-04
Safes.
The Attention of Bankers and Mer.
chants is called to the follow
ing Telegraph News.

To the Memphis SUM- tfl ~
CHICAGO, March s, 1870.
A contest between Hall and Sargent, rival
safe-lock makers, has excited intense interest
for several days past, each trying to pick the
others lock, in which was placed $1,000, TO be
claimed by the one opening the safe. Hall to-
day opened Sargent's lock in six hours; Sar-
gent has worked eighteen hours, and has not
succeeded. Ifr, rUHIff
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Caution-.A udacious Counterfeit.

s-lS-t Wholesale Agents, Isl Main street.
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Cough No More.-WARxrR's couoH BA1

s-i45-t wholOsale Agents, 81 Main street.