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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
From San Francisco.

SAN FRAScIscO, May l0.-A special
messenger arrived yesterday from Los
Angeles, bringing dispatches from Fort
Grant, announcing that Fort Goodwin,
in Arizona, had been taken by 1900 In
dams, and the garrison numbering l2l
men, with one exception, massacred, and
the Fort burned. The man saved was
out hunting, and witnessed the conHa-
grafton from distance 1t is supposed
that the Indians gained admittance to
the Fort under pretext of negotiating
treaty of peace, which General Mason
had instructed the commander Of the
Fort to make.
Brevet Major Charles F. Muher of the
l4th Infantry, was killed by Pache
Indian at Cottonwood Springs, and
Assistant Surgeon Tappanus was severely
wounded
The new gold mines were paying we'll.
A rich vein had been struck on Glenn
ent's creek, near the Big Bend mines,
and hundreds of boats were going up
the Columbia with miners and provi-
sions. 1t was rumored that the United
States soldiers at Fort Colville had de-
serted and gone to the mines. The
charter election in Virginia City and
Stockton resulted in the success Of the
Union ticket
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
FROM NASHVILLE.
Legislative ocesdings-Memorial from
City Council Against Police Bill.


Special to the Missouri Democrat.
NASHVILLE, May 9-The Senate is
not in session to-day
In the House, Mr. Foster, new mem
Der elect from Hamilton, was admitted
to his seat Mr. McNabb will contest.
The bill introduced by j. A. Smith, of
Hardeman, disqualifying persons not
allowed TO vote from sitting on juries,
was passed on it, second reading.
The ILL introduced by W. Duggan, of
Sewer, prohibiting 1an-volers from hold
ing office, passed on its third reading
An effort is being made here to have
Nashville excepted from the operation
Of the Metropolitan Police bill The City
Council held an extra meeting to-day to
memorabilia the Legislature on the sub
ject
| understand some sort Of an indorse-
ment of the present city government has
been obtained from Generals Thomas,
johnson and Donaldson, and also from
Judge Lawrence, Of the Freedmen's Bu-
reau. Yesterday, at the close OF the
session, motion to reconsider the vote
by which the bill passed the Senate on
the third reading was withdrawn, and the
bill went TO the House II will probably
come out in the latter body tomorrow,
and / think, from what / have heard
members say, that they will as heretofore
do their duty
The case of Prof Pearl against the
Nashville Vigilance Committee of 1861
was called up in the United States Court
to-day, and on account Of the absence Of
the secretary Of the committee, with its
records, was continued until the October
term.
Nolan and Daniels, who murdered the
negro Gettings, alias Bankhead, were be-
fore Esquire Meachan to-day. They
waived examination, and we're bound
over in s., 900 each for their appearance
before the Criminal Court
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
COTTON AND GOLD QUOTATIONS
New YORK, May IL Ill A. M Gold,
opened, frmer at 29s. Cotton firm, but
quiet, at "a to IS.
From Washington.

Associated Press Dispatched
WASHINGTON, May 10. - The Senate
Committee on Finance have about agreed
TO report Sherman's Loan bill
The Senate bill, authorizing the coin
age of FIVE cent pieces passed. The bill
imposing twenty per cent. ad ralorem
tax on imported cotton also passed. The
resolution to prevent the introduction of
cholera was discussed during the morn
ing hour, and pending its discussion the
Postofice Appropriation bill was taken
mp. The House then resumed the con-
sideration of the Constitutional amend
ment, as reported by the Reconstruction
Committee.
Further investigations show the com
plete rottenness Of the Merchants Ma
tional Bank Of this city A quarter of
million dollars was deposited there by
D. j. Hobbs, discussing clerk Of the
Treasury Department, in addition to de-
posts by other Government officers, here
tofore stated.
Five hundred cows have died in this
city and the vicinity within six months
Of the cattle plague.
Secretary McCulloch in reply to an in
quiry, says: "All | can do for the relief
of the people of South Carolina in regard
.o J;rao. 40 bos aIraoJr hoan Jano
All sales for taxes have been suspended
until Congress shall have an opportunity
of acting definitely on the subject /
have no power to withdraw the Tax
Commissioners, nor to suspend the col
lection Of taxes from those who are able
to pay them. What action Congress will
take on the subject, cannot now be deter
mined
The Senate yesterday was occupied
with ,.esutory discussion respecting
the Presidents policy Chandler re-
marked II want no more blood, no more
confscation, none of the houses or lands
of the South mean to give both act,
and thought, and everything have, in
future, to elevate, improve, and build up
the South; and believe what say of
myself is true of the great mass of men
of the free States.
Henderson introduced bill TO regulate
the appointments and removals Of men
from office, which was ordered TO be
printed
The House discussed the amendment
rejected by the Reconstruction Commit
tee, at length, but there was no further
action on it by either house
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
HIGH cApERs AT NASHVILLE.

By reference to our Nashville news, it
will be seen that a bill, introduced by
SMITH, Of Hardeman, disqualifying per-
sons not allowed to vote, from sitting on
iuries, was passed en- second reading
Another bill, introduced by DUGGAS, of
Sewer, prohibiting non-voters from hold
ing office, passed on its third reading.
Whether these men are Senators or
Representatives we do not know, and
shall not take the trouble to inquire. 1t
is fair to presume that these bills will be-
come laws. Several more acts are now
necessary, TO complete the Legislative
monument, and then the members may
go home, loaded with the curses and ex-
ecrations Of the people. Let them pro
hibit non-vOters from marrying. or sell
ing, or buying, or owning property, or
going to church, or chewing tobacco, or
smoking pipes, or playing marbles. or
riding on saddles, or sleeping under
covering, or blowing their noses, or
combing their,heads-or anything free
man may do. This would be in keeping
with their regulations They have moth
ing to lose They can never whatever they
may do, be more detested than they now
are. There is one act, however, that
would tighten materially the load of
odium under which they labor. Let them
exempt the non-voter from paying taxes.
But that they will never do-never, while
FIRE burns or water flows. There is nothing
meaner than the policy that would rob a
citizen Of every civil right, and then
compel him TO pay the expense Of hic
own outlawing Taxes, grinding and
impoverishing, fall upon the people, but
they are dsarmed of the ballot, and can
not protect themselves They are only
allowed the privilege of bearing the bur-
dens Of government
Nobody in office, nobody on juries, but
those who adhere to BRowNLow and |
THAD STEVENS A non-voier cannot be |
tried by his peers, if this bill passes. He
will not be allowed the benefit Of chal- |
lenge, except as among those who will
be by law his superiors and his enemies |
at the same time OF course such an
act would be unconstitutional But who
cares for Constitutions now2 They have
gone down in the bo,tomless depths of
official Generalization.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
THEIR AGES.

BANCROFT will be sixiy-four years of
age the Sd day of next October; Nor
LEY. fifty the 18th of April; EMERSON,
sixty-one 25th of May; BRYANT, seventy
the 81 Of November; LoSGFELLow,
ffiy-seven the 9th Of February; WHIT
TIER, 6fty-seven in December; HOLMES
fihy-fve the 10Th Of August; LOWELL.
forty-6ve in February MITCHELL, QKE
MAXWELL forty-two in April; CURTIS
forty the Path of February; SroDDARD,
thirty-nine in July, and BArARD TAYLOR
was ihirty-nine the llth Of January.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
MIS-. navia at Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, May 9-Since the
arrival of Mrs Davis here, she has ten
Derby looked after the failing state Of
her husbands health, and entertains, it
is said, serious fears Of his ultimate re-
covery, should be be attacked during the
coming summer by one Of his periodical
spells Of intermittent fever or eongestive
chills
The general health Of Mr. Davis remains
comparatively good, and it is only the
long Imprisonment that he has been sub
jected to, and the many anxious fears
and doubts which have weighed so heavily
upon his mind, that has produced the
very noticeable change in his appearance
during the past year.
The Grand Jury, which was to have
met in Norfolk to-day, has held no ses-
sion as yet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
A MANDAMUs.

They are talking in Nashville of testing
the Franchise bill One Of the city pa
pers proposes that an election be held for
District Attorney on the 18th Thursday of
this month, without regard to the regis
tration to be made under the Franchise
act just passed by the Legislature If
the Governor shall refuse to commission
the person elected, it is then further rec
commended by our contemporary that a
writ of mandamus shall be sued out
against him, and, in this way, the consti-
nationality of the newest Franchise law
be tested.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES
TO THE PUBLIC LEDGER
From Washington.

| =
WAsHrNaroN, May IL, 1920 AM--In
the Senate, yesterday, bill in relation
to the importation of live stock was
passed
The resolution to prevent the introduc-
ton of cholera was discussed, but not
disposed Of
The Postoflice Appropriation bill was
taken mp and discussed during the re-
mainder of the day.
In the House, the joint resolution to
amend the Constitution was sharply de-
bated until 3:20 P. NJ, at which time Mr..
Stevens called the previous question,
which was seconded and a vote taken on
its adoption--yeas 1873; nays, 81. So
the amendment was adopted by more
than the requisite two-thirds vote
1t was then decided the House being
already in advance in business of the
Senate, to dispense with night sessions,
for the present, and to adjourn over till
Monday.
The Senate yesterday, in extra session,
relieved the public mind by confirming
Henry A. Smythe to be Collector at New
York.
The Radicals are jubilant over the re-
cent speech of Senator Nye, believing it
to have been the most damaging effort he
has made against the plans and policy of
the President, and consequently the
strongest appeal in favor of their own
peculiar views.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
PROTECTION.

Now that the Ways and Means Com
mittee are about to frame a new tariff
bill, large number of memorials are
flowing in from ali sections, asking for
increased protection. Nearly every wool
grower in the West has asked for an in
creased duty on wool The tobacco and
cigar makers have commenced to send
in their memorials for decreased duty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
Lee and Grant.

Mr.. ANDREW J. ROGERS, a member Of
Congress from New Jersy, said in a
speech in the House recently:
when Gen. Lee, whose ability / sup
pose will not be denied, as it never has
been denied, by any gentleman on this
floor. surrendered his sword TO Gen.
Grant il was banded back 10 him, as a man
Hesitation Of that Christian charity and
goodness Of heart which should charter
re a true-hearted hero when his enemy
is at his feet Gen. Grant was ready TO
extend to his conquered adversary those
principles Of civilized warfare which our
fathers extended TO their enemies in the
bloody DAYS Of the Revolution"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
WIDE DEBATE.

In the United States Senate, on the
9th, the debate took wide range, and
covered the entire ground of reconstruc-
ton. The tenor Of the debate may be
Judged from the remark of Senator Will
SON, that the supporters of ANDREW
JOHNSON could be placed in street car,
and one from Senator DooLITTLE, that
the President would go to the cross or
the scaffold before he would surrender
bis principles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
From Naw Orleans.

NEw ORLEANS, May lO.-Cotton sales
900 bales; low middling 9l@32c.
Judge Abel, Of the FIRST district court,
decided the Civil Rights bill unconstitu-
tional, and not binding on the court, and
argues that the present Congress is IN
constitutionally constituted
The great Morganzs aud grand levees
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The spring election in Virginia occurs
on the goth Of May, when the following
amendment TO the constitution of the
State viii be voted upon; :" No person
who. since the LIST day of June, 1861, has
given or shall give voluntary aid or as
sissance 20 the rebellion against the Uni-
ted States shall be q citizen Of this
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
EXCITEMENT.

A gentleman reports to the Chatta-
nooga Union that there was some ex-
element at Stevenson, on Monday
night, in consequence of the turbulent
disposition of a portion of the negroes
st tha, point He STATES that several
were slashing around, with pistols in
hand, aud talking in a way calculated to
proyoke trouble.
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MARRIED.

CO0NEY-KENNA-0n the evening of the
10th inst. by the Rev. Father Fallon. at st.
Peter and st. Pauls Church, Mr.. John Coo.
ney and Miss Margaret Kenna, all of this city.
We wish the happy couple unbounded joy and
prosperity. Bright be the paths before them.
and may the clouds of adversely always keep
in the distance. behind. for we know the happy
husband has the poets wish
give me the boon of Love,
ask no more for Fame,
Far better one Impoverished heart
Than Glorys proudest name.'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
JUDGE CARUTHERs.

The Nashville Banner says the Hon.
JoHS P. CARUTHERs, of Memphis, was
rendered the Professorship of Law in
Cumberland University, lately vacated
by the deaths of the Hon. ABRAHAM
CARuTHERs and the Hon NATHAN
GREEN, but he was compelled from pro-
fessional considerations to decline the
honor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
UNDERWOOD.

The United States Court opened in
Norfolk, Virginia, on the sth. Judge
UNDERWOOD charged the jury, dwelling
on the necessity of bringing the leaders
in the late rebellion to trial, and holding
them accountable for melting and con-
tinuing the same He expressed the
opinion that disloyal papers should not
be interfered with by the civil or the mil
itary authorities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

D9- A Senator asked Mr.. SEWARD, the
other day, when the numerous renom-
nations of postmasters and others, whose
four years term Of service are expiring,
would be made The diplomatic Secre-
tary replied by inquiring: When will
the Tennessee members be admitted9'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

H@ Confscation proceedings in the
United States District Court at Jackson
vile, Fla, have been stopped by an order
from President JOHNSON All the prop
erty of rebels now in possession of the
Government authorities will be immedi-
ately restored.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
From incinnati.

CINCINNATI May l0-Flour and wheat,
firm at last quotations; corn, irmer at
6l@7lc; oats, 43@47c; whiskey, un-
changed; provisions, active and higher;
pork, sic; shoulders and sides, l2i@
l59c clear sides, l7ic; bacon, advanced
&c; lard, dull at BE; groceries, quiet
and firm; sugar, lla@l69c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

HsS- Elopements seem 10 be the rage
in Kentucky. A young lady, the daughter
Of one of the most prominent gentlemen
of Owen county, eloped and was married
during her fathers absence at the Louis
vile Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

B@- The Tennessee Manufacturing
Company, near Murfreesboro, raised
steam on Thursday last Their engine
worked finely. The balance of their
machinery will arrive in a few days,
when they will be ready to go to work
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
From New York.

New York, May l0-The Herald $
Valparaiso correspondent says the re-
port of the Spanish Admiral is Published,
wherein he says that Commodore
Rodgers, after his efforts for peaceable
settlement of the Gillian affair were
thwarted by Chill, commended his
action as right, and said that modera-
ton and dignity we're on the side of
Spain. BIOS 1858 sg
The English Admiral said the result
offered by the Chilians in proposing a
naval combat, was sufficient justification
of the bombardment The Spanish Adj
miral says the CHILEAN government OPP
posed the removal of foreign property.
Cotton, firm, at 3i@35c; sales at
auction of 1900 bales Of New Orleans
and Mobile cotton, on Government ac-
count, at 27ic and 29lc; whskey, 80 q.
James Stephens, the Fenian Head
Centre, arrived this afternoon on the
Napoleon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
PROM WASHINGTON
Reconstruction Debate in the House Com
ment on Raymond's Speech.

IHVnt On hlymOudb opetcus
Special to the Missouri Democrat
WAsHISGToS, May 9-The reconstruc-
ton debate was continued in the House
to-day with much vigor and earnestness.
Speeches were made by two Democrats,
Messrs Shanklin and Eldridge, and six
Republicans, Messrs Bromwell, Rsy-
mond, Mckee. Boutwell,, Spalding and
Elliott The two Democrats, Of course,
took ground against the entire proposed
Constitutional amendment, being unable
to find single point on which they
could agree with the joint committee
Both went 10 extreme lengths in de-
nouucing the action Of the majority Of
Congress, and Shanklin spoke in a strain
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

HT NJ BLor, the professor of the art
of cooking, received the thanks Of the
trustees of Cooper Institute for his able
lectures and interesting experiments
During his stay in New York his class
embraced over two thousand ladies'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

State or shall be allowed to vote at any
election therein, unless he has volun-
teered into the military or naval service
of the United States, and has been, or
shall be, honorably discharged there
cromn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

b1-The Court Of Nansemond county,
Va, has refused to sit, because of the
presence Of one Of the agents Of the
Freedmen's Bureau, who are sent to all
Courts South to see what Justice is ae-
corded TO the blacks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

By NAPOLEON III has presented a
complete set of his works TO the New
Hampshire Historical Society, with his
imperial autograph upon the fly leaves
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

pWAll the ST. Louis papers suspended
on Fast Day except the Republican,
which said We don't feel Inundated
enough to suspend publication to-mor-
row. 1t isn't our funeral
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
n6y- General CarrII who was

eg General CABELL, who was cap
tured with General MARNADUKE during
the Confederate invasion of Missouri, is
keeping boot and shoe store at Fort
Smith, Arkansas Everybody remembers
that generous, gallant and "cussing
Major" AT Corinth, as Brigadier, he
led his column to the assault with reckless
cnnraUe
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

pJThe Boston Traveller reports that
a Boston lady had her pocket picked Of
about eighty dollars while kneeling in a
prayer meeting.
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have given way, and all Southern Louisi-
ana is flooded, Thirteen parishes are
now overfowed. The people are indig-
nant at the inefficiency Of the Levee
Commissioners The destruction of
property is incalculable. a.
The press is very severe on General
Sheridans report, and deny that North
ern capital or Union people are in dan
ger, but say that the whole State invites
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11

BdT The navigation Of the Western
rivers is in danger Of being impeded by
sunken steamers Forty-four have gone
down in Red river alone since last June
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F o R s A L E.

A splendid Residence on Court street
beautiful Lot ON Poplar street.
A double Tenement ON Poplar street.
A Residence with eight rooms on Alabama
street
A Ten acre Lot on Pigeon Roost road, oppo-
site Old Hotel" Is acres adjoining the "0ld
HOTEL
Business House on Washington. south side,
east of Fourth street.
Business House on Jefferson between Main
and Second streets.
Two four-siory Business Houses on Court
street. opposite Square.
Together with much other business. city and
suburban property. to which we request the
attention Of all who wish to make paying in
vestment.
We are having sub-divided and will sell ina
few days,
TWO HUNDRED ACRES
situated in the suburbs. in one of the healthiest
and most improving locations. and convenient
for the business man and Others.
This property will be sold on a
CREDIT EXTENDING THROUGH FIVE
YEARS.
Plats will be ready 10 few days.
myll-Ia MoNsARRAT, LANIER 4 co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
USE HELMBOLD'S
ExTRAC BUG II u

In all cases of the Urinary Organs, whether ex-
isting in male or female. from whatever cause
originating, and no matter Of how long stand
ing. Il is pleasant in taste and odor. Immediate
in its action, and more STRENGTHENING than any
Of the preparations Of Bark or Iron.
Those suffering from Broken-down or Deli
cate Constitutions. procure the remedy at once
The reader must be aware that however slight
may be the attack Of the above disease il is sure
TO affect his bodily health. mental powers, hap
piness, and that Of his posterity. Our flesh and
blood are supported from these sources.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-11
TO THE KNIGHTS.

The entrance fee for contestants will be SO
each. the names Of whom will be enrolled by the
Treasurer previous 10 the day Of the Tourna-
Each Knight will furnish his own horse and
costume. the costume 10 be Of the knights Sc
lection Arrangements have been made with
Mr. Jamison, Of the New Memphis Theatre, to
desire them applications for which must be
made 20 the Treasurer, Mr.. Williamson.
A SPLENDID BAND OF music WILL
BE IN ATTENDANCE.
The proceeds ofthe Tournament. amer defray!
ing the actual expenses. viii be donated to the
purpose Of erecting
A MONUMENT TO THE CONFEDERATE
DEAD So
at Elmwood Cemetery. myle-td