Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-10

as the basis, was also lost, by 26 TO ~.
The Judiciary Committee reported in
favor Of making the Supreme Court con.
sist of one Chief Justice and four assist
ants, to hold their Offices ten years, at
an annual salary of $500; the District
Judge $500; the Atty General $4,000
The proposition to confer on the Leg
islature the power to divide Texas into
two States, one State to lie between Trim
ity and Red River, was referred TO a
special committee.
LOUISVILLE, March 9-Leaf tobacco
dull and unchanged, sales to-day LOG
hhds. The markets generally are dull.
Flour, superfne 81 25, choice sll corn
55@6Oa; oats 42c; hay 81 20; mess pork
S2s; bacon, shoulders lac, clear sides
lSc, sugar cured hams 23c, lard lS9c,
in kegs zoe: whiskey 50 25; middliug
cotton 36c.
PIrrsBuRo, March 9-River falling
slowly, with Eve feet eight inches in the
channel. Weather csBudy and snow
falling
LOUISVILLE, March Eight die
charged negro soldiers went aboard the
steamer Abeona to-day and claimed
cabin passage, which the clerk refused
as they we're disorderly. One Of them
insulted white lady, and watchman
of the boat interfered, when one Of the
negroes fred upon him; whereupon the
deck hands threw the negro overheard.
The Freedmen's Bureau then sent an OF.
fcer and took the negroes away
An indianapolis dispatch to the New
Albany Ledger says that Secretary Sew
ard, in conversing with member Of
Congress, expressed himself as in favor
of admitting at once, and without con
ditons, the Southern members of Con
gress.
New YoRK, March 9.-There is in
tense excitement in the Fenian Circles
to-day, and it is thought undoubtedly
Sweeney will soon make demonstrations
against Canada, and it is said that he
has already large stocks Of arms and
munitions for transportation. aT
It is understood that the Government
is urged to call out the militia to be sta
toned at Ogdensburg, N. Y, to prevent
raids from the States. f
MONTREAL, Ca, March 9. Ten thou
sand Canadian militia have responded to
the call for active duty. Three or four
times the number called for can be had
on days notice The whole volunteer
force of the city paraded last evening.
Every preparation is being made to
guard against a Fenian surprise
CINCINNATI, March 9.7Flour dull and
nominal wheat frmer for high grades,
and dull for lower grades; corn dull, at
SOC; pork dull at s27 so; bulk meats
dull at ll3@l53c; bacon, shoulders l3s,
clear sides l7ic; lard lsc; groceries
dull; cotton dull and nominal wbiskey
% Is.
New YoRK, March "a special from
Toronto says that 80, 900 troops are now
armed and ready to march, if an invasion
takes place. The railroads are being
fixed up and made ready to move troops
wherever they are required. cfl &,
It is reported that Parliament will be
Immediately assembled, and the writ OF
habeas corpus suspended, and martial
law proclaimed before the 18th of March.
The Government has taken possession OF
the Montreal telegraph lines
The Globe says that the Government
has received information that number
of Fenians will cross the river on st.
Patrick's day, and create local disturb.
ances among the citizens, while the main
force strikes at different points on the
frontier, and it calls on President John
SON to interfere.
Montreal papers contain specials from
all parts, showing that every city is turn
ing out in full force. The troops are di-
yided into battaliens and drilling FIVE
hours daily. The excitement is hourly
increasing. The Orange Wdtchman
calls upon the Mayor to prevent the fe'
mans from marching on the 18th, and
believes that the peace-loving Catholics
will restrain the more violent, and the
processions will be abandoned. Bishop
Lynch has declared his intention OF
leaving Canada to avoid the danger and
responsibility Of battle, which may occul
at any moment
New YoRK, March 9-Cotton dull and
heavy-nominally l@2c lower-closine
at Ale. Flour dull and dropping; cofies
very dull; sugar heavy at from lOS(Sl2tc
pork. s26 s7a; sterling dull at 81 gold
1903; Government stocks are without
decided change; stocks strong
WASHINGTON, March 9.-The House
took up the Senate bill to protect per
sons in civil rights, and, after debate, 6
motion to table the bill was lost by lls
against 80. Binghan's amendment wa
rejected by ll3 against 81, and the bill
reeommitted by 81 against 20.
a Light in tho Window.