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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
NEGRO ENrRAHoHIsEMENT BY FORCE

Judge JOHN E. DILLON, Of the SUI
preme Court of Iowa, in speech recently
5 delivered at Davenport, used the follow
ing language; 310 A. ltl
THE Southern States ought not to be
allowed representation in Congress until
the right of suffrage is given to the ne
groes in these States, and it is the duty
Of Congress to insist upon this condition
precedent TO their admission, and as a
guaranty of their future loyalty. If the
negroes fail to obtain this privilege by
law, they would be justified in obtaining
it at the point of the bayonet.
This is just about what reconstruction,
in the Radical sense, means. 1t is black,
not white. 1t is violent, not peaceful
Obtain negro suffrage at the point of the
bayonetl This plan Of adjustment, al
though not submitted to Congress, is that
which will, no doubt, be insisted on in a
given contingency. This Radical Judge
away up in Iowa, knows nothing of the
character, or prowess Of the Southern me-
gro He will never commence a revolu-
ton on his own account; and, if he en-
gage in one at all, it will be on com
pulsion.
During the war he had the best oppor
tunities he will ever again possess to
strike IL he would not in the midst Of
women and children, assert his freedom,
how can it be supposed that he would, in
the mids, of the bronZed soldiers of the
Southern armies, attempt to carry the
bsllot-box by Storm Moreover, our
Southern negroes do not hate the white
population as the Radicals suppose.
They are beginning TO discover that their
best friends are south of the Potomac,
and that those beyond, have no particular
claims upon their gratitude. They think
now more of the question of bread and
meat, than of suffrage; more of construct
ing shelter for their heads, than Radical
platforms; more of present ease than
future importance. Having been born
and reared in the midst of the
cultivated white race, they feel their
inferiority, and rely now, as they ever
have, on their superior intelligence
They know, too, that an attempt to force
anything with the bayonet, would 20
down in a sea of blood, upon whose sur
face only remnant of their race would
be left floating But there is no proba
bility Of such an attempt being made.
In spite OF all that has occurred within
the past FIVE years, the two populations
Of the South are on good terms and will
remain so Their interests are one, and
whoever or whatever is the enemy Of the
white, is the enemy also Of the black
race
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
NOW SEE.
A Washington telegram says /;

A Washington telegram says;
A distinguished Admiral Of the Unite d
States Navy, in recommending the
pardon of al eminent merchant oi
Louisiana, says the financial writers
need candidly admit that the stringency
of the blockade, for which the navy is
now receiving merited credit, kept cot
ton in this country to the magnificent
amount of 100000, 900 in greenbacks,
or $500, 900, 600 in gold, which, since the
closing of the rebellion, has come TO the
relief Of the national credit, the national
currency, and the tax payers from one
end of the Union TO the other
Does It not occur to every one that
the South was not SO poor as she has
oesu represented But for the Federal
blockade, three hundred millions Of
GOLD would have been available for Gag
ring on the war The subject suggests
an interesting inquiry.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
THE SHAFT OF HONOR.

The Mobile papers mention that a
movement has been inaugurated in that
city by Miss AUGUSTA J. EVANS, for pro-
yiding and decorating special burial
place for tina remains of the Confederate
soldiers who fell in defense of Mobile.
1t is proposed to erect in the centre Of the
graveyard simple shaft of Alabama
marble orgranite, bearing the inscription,
"To the Unknown Heroes who fell in
Defense of our Homes" A committee
of gentlemen has already been organized
for carrying out the purposes of the
movement and the amount necessary
100000 will be subscribed in Mobile,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Work on the Ocean Cable-Reform in Par
lament - Monetary Panic Predicted =
Austria--Prussian Affairs Attempt to
Assassinate the Gar.

New YORK, April 29-The steamer
Hermann, from Hamburg, via Southam'
ton 18th, arrived at 10 clock last night.
All well, but the vessel must fumigate.
Seventy-fve thousand pounds in specie
had arrived from Australia. bsli
Slowing away the new Atlantic cable
in the tanks on board the Great Eastern
commenced on the 18th. The laying OF
the cable will commence in July. l,
The Times says the more the fran
chise bill is discussed, even by its best
friends, the more lit loses of that body
and solidity and consistency it might at
first have had credit for. The Times
city article says commercial confidenc e
is completely destroyed. The only
chance for a turn in the markets would
be from the actual commencement of
war on the continent.
The news from Germany is less threat
ening.
Vienna intelligence says the state of
affairs is very serious.
The middle States are preparing de-
claration in the Federal diet, refusing to
take the Prussian motion for reform of
the Constitution into consideration before
the great German powers have ceased
mobilization.
Wurtemburg, Baden and Bavaria have
forbidden the expectation Of horses.
The Independence Beige states conf
IDENTIFY that the pacific overtures which
are being made, will have the effect of
settling the question of ornaments. In
the event of war, volunteer corps will be
formed in Vienna, Gratz and Bavaria
Saxony has agreed to carry ont the re-
form Of the Constitution.
The rumor of Bismarck's resignation,
which was current at Hamburg, is not
credited
The Cobourg Gazette states that Aus
tria energetically reiterates her previous
denials of the Prussian assertion re-
stricting Austrian ornaments, and in
sists on the demobilation of the Prussian
troops in order to confirm the pacific
declarations of Prussia
RUssIA-An attempt was made to as
sassinate the Gear. The bullet missed
its aim.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
RAILROAD CONVENTION.

On the 4th OF July next, General
Convention of all the railroad Presidents,
Chief Engineers and General Superln-
tendents in the United States, is to be
held in Philadelphia for an interchange
of views in regard to railroad construc-
ton, management and operation. The
call of the Convention has been signed
by railroad officers in all parts Of the
country, and the chief officers of rail
roads in the British Provinces have
been invited to attend and participate in
the deliberations.
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RAsCALLY MEDIUMS.

The Cincinnati Union is quite severe
on spiritual mediums 1t thus rakes
them. Rascally so-called spirit me-
diums are being exposed in various
parts of the country. Recently one of
these gentry, by the name of CHURCH,
was discovered by the sudden introduce
ton of light into the apartment in Belle
vile, Ill, where he was doing seance,
and number of implements, it is al
legged. we're discovered on and about his
person. A few months on the chain
gang would rid the country Of such i'm
posters
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
Report Of the Reconstruction Committee
Comments Of New York Press.

WASHINGTON April 30-Senate-Mr
Fessenoen, from the Reconstruction
Committee, reported the following joint
resolution and bill
SECTION /. No State shall make or
enforce any law which abridges the priv
ileges or immunities Of citizens Of the
United States; nor shall any State de-
prive any portion Of her citizens of life,
liberty or prosperity, without due pro-
cess Of law, nor deny 10 any person
within its Jurisdiction the equal protec-
ton Of the laws
SEC. 2 Representatives shall be appor-
toned among the several States which
may be included within this Union, &C
cording to the respective members ;
counting the whole number Of persons in
each State, excluding Indians not taxed
But whenever in any State the elective
franchise shall be denied TO any portion
Of its male citizens not less than twenty
one years of age, or in any way abridged,
except for participation in rebellion or
other crimes, the basis Of represention in
such State shall be reduced in proper
ton TO which members Of such male citi-
zens shall bear to the whole number Of
male citizens not less than twenty one
years Of age.
SEC. 3 That until the Fourth day of
July, 1866, ali persons who voluntarily
adhered TO the late insurrection and Civ
ing it aid and comfort, shall be excluded
from the right to vote for members Of
Congress, and for electors for President
and Yice-President Of the United States.
SEC 4. That the United States nor any
Of the States shall assume or pay any
debts or obligations, already incurred, or
that may hereafter be incurred, in aid Of
the instruction BY war, against the
United States, or any claims for com
pensation for loss Of Involuntary service
or labor.
SIC. 8. That Congress shall have power
to enforce, by appropriate legislation,
the provisions ofthis article
A bill 70 provide for the restoration Of
the States lately in rebellion TO their full
political rights, by the admission Of their
delegates to Congress, and q second bill
debarrine leading rebels from holding
Office is also reported, including The fol-
lowing classes:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
The Dead Duck.


When the Dead Duck was alive, last
summer, he thus wrote of President
Johnson, whom he now so fiercely abuses
and assails
The most conspicuous defender and
apostle, and the fitness, the unselfsh-
ness, and the high-souled devotion Of the
Chief Magistrate 1t seemed as If, when
thrown upon what appeared the bed OF
death, when he could scarcely speak, or
eat, or sleep, Providence had so purified
as almost 20 inspire his mighty intellect.
And when he was able to move and ar
ticulate, he surprised those who crowded
TO his couch by the simplicity, the
breadth, the vigOr, and the comprehen-
siyeness of his views.
shall never forget these words, nor
the manner in which he uttered them !:
Time alone is necessary to heal our
wounds, These Southern people will
come back in peace and obedience. On
our part, having proved our strength, it
is right that we should now prove our
wisdom. Patience, sorbearance, mag
nanimity-these are the instrumentalities
which, backed By unlimited and unex-
ampled material forces, will re-establsh
the Republic on enduring foundations -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
LEVELING THEM.

A Montgomery ALA paper says the
work of leveling the various Notifications
around that city has commenced, and is
progressing with as much rapidity as the
force in hand will admit OF. The work
would afford occupation for regiment
of men for month or more, probably.
Several hundred we're required for seve-
raj months to erect them but they were
employed by the day in time of war, and
not by the job May the grass grow
green over them
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
CUSTOMS.

The New Orleans Times, of last
week, says that the business of the Gus
tomhouse has been very brisk for the
past day or two, the receipts from Gus
toms dues having been greater on Tues
day last than probably ever before, for a
single day, in New Orleans. In gold
alone, the amount was $59,499 co, and
with the receipts in greenbacks added, a
total of upwards of 100000 is reached.
The sum of S496,S29 "a has been taken
in for customs during the current month,
not including the amount received on
Wednesday,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
]. G. BENNETT.

An exchange tells us that when JAMES
GORDON BENNETT was a young man, he
wandered about Boston seeking employ
ment for two days, penniless and without
food, and was then relieved only by find
ing a shilling on the Common. He after
wards, it is said, started the Herald in
copartnership with printer, cheated his
partner out of his share of the concern as
the paper began to pay, and is now worth
four or five millions Of dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
HARPER

A Nashville dispatch, of Saturday,
says: Gen. JAMES BRowNLow saw the
guerrilla HAKPER this morning at drink
ing-saloon in Franklin. HARPER was
some time since arrested, and for long
time held for trial, but effected his escape
Upon the arrival Of Gen. BRowsLow here
he Immediately sent party Of cavalry
to arrest the fugitive Nothing has yet
been heard of his capture, but il is be-
lieved to be certain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
HENDERs0N's CASE.

The military law triumphed in the
case Of HENDERSON, now progressing at
Nashville. The Secretary of War, in a
telegram to Gen. THOMAS, dated April
81, informs the General that the Presi-
dent of the United States fully sus-
tains him in his course in the case Of
IsHAM HENDERSON, and directs that the
latter be not turned over to the civil au-
thorities, bnt that he be tried by Court
Martial
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
PETROLEUM.

The production of petroleum is now
estimated at about $4,000 barrels day,
During the last five years the following
has been the production: 1861, "a, 900
gallons; 1862, 100000 gallons 1863,
10000, 900 gallons; 1864, 100000 gal
Ions; and 1865, sl,l60,O00 gallons,
nearly the whole of which is from the
wells in Pennsylvania
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

in the capture of the city Of Memphis.
The above named vessels were under the
command of Rear Admiral Chas, n.
Davis, United States Navy, whose ad-
vent to the squadron was brilliantly sig
nalized by the short but decisive victory.
Payment of The above will commence in
about three weeks.
The disbursements Of the Treasury on
account of the following departments, for
the week ending yesterday, were as fol-
lows: War Department, $766,272; Navy
Department, $l,223,9 1922; Interior De-
partment, Sl49,s9O Total, ~, III ,Os4.
Yesterday the receipts from oil sources
of internal revenue were $S!3,soof max :
ing a total for the week ending to-day OIL
S3.9l5.49 CD. .i.a.l. .a.l.-l--a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
coLoRED SWEARING.

In Alabama, they are giving the freed
men = fair and a.d full swing at swear
;ns A Livingston paper says the adj
mission Of them to the halls of Justice
az Witnesses, etc, for the first time, was
unite a novelty, and furnished some
amusing incidents. As defendants they
d;a not lack counsel, while as witnesses,
,h.v showed themselves superior in the
v;sor with which they kiss the book,
ssa the facility with which they testified
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
GOLD.

The weight Of a cubic inch of gold is
about eleven ounces, and Of cubic foot
of gold 1908 pounds avoirdupois. All
the fine gold produced during the last
eighteen years weighed II, O84 900 pounds
and would occupy but 9,2l33 cubic feet
A solid shaft 80 feet high and 10 feet
square would represent the amount, and
if melted it could be contained in 1884
hozsheads. Of 63 gallons each
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
CANADIAN MALICE

The Montreal Telegraph, q bitter
British Tory paper, says Fenianism
is eminently Yankee swindle and it is
the knowledge Of this fact which has ere
ated throughout the British provinces
such an intense hatred and contempt for
the Yankee Government and people, and
such strong desire to have a hand in
giving them a dressing, while nobody
cares to waste any anger on Finnegans
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

HJ~ The Columbus Sentinel says a
colored parson has visited that town, and
states his object to be to procure snsscri-
bers for a paper which he proposes to
publish in some Mississippi town, for the
benefit of freedmen-and designed to
convince those of the colored persuasion
that their friends were to be found south
ofMAsoY and DIxoy's line, and not north
of il.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
GOSSIP.

A St. Louis dispatch says Gossip has
been telling funny story of newly
married couple, whose brilliant wedding,
magnificent outfit, ETC., were the recent
local sensation in the press. The parties
have separated, the bride alleging an act
of personal cruelty The husband was
formerly rebel officer
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
COTTON AND GOLD QUOTATIONS

New YORK, May Ill A. M.-Gold
opened at 1851 cotton-Liverpool dates
of the 2lst have been received, with i'm
provement over Friday sales middling
uplands, l4ad; closing frmer; sales of
10000 bales on the 2lst; Z. s. 5-20s,
rnl
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Suffering in Mississippi.

The SHREy South says of the suffer.
ingin that portion Of Mississippi;
The spectacle frequently witnessed at
the grist mills In this county, is heart
rending Mothers bringing their pretty
babes, trusting to the eloquence Of the
pale blue eyes Of the little innocents, and
the wan cheeks that grow daily more
hageard, 10 prevail, should their feeble
appeals for bread meet no response
Strong men asking the loan Of but a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01
ESSENCE OF COFFEE.

The Cincinnati Gazette announces that
"pure essence Of coffee . is now made
in that city out of the cheapest, dirtiest
molasses This molasses is boiled,
cooled, and when hard is broken up and
pulverized Ground rye is then mixed
with it, and small box Of the mixture,
labelled pure essence of coffee" is sold
for eighty cents. g
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

pJ~ A committee of sixteen promi-
nent citizens of Nashville has been ap-
pointed by the City Council of that city,
to confer with the municipal authorities
and citizens of Cincinnati regarding
direct railway communication between
Cincinnati and Nashville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

B9y~ The Democrats and JOHNSON men
of the - Burnt District in Indiana have
fused on the nomination for Congress
man, and hold joint convention on the
18th of next month. Judge KuGoRE is
named as the probable nominee to make
the race against JULIAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

gd- The Commercials Washington
special says the Austrian Minister has
advertised his furniture, and expects the
next steamer will bring news Of the
sailing of Austrian troops for Mexico,
which will insure the reception Of his
passports from SEWARD.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

DH- The brave and heroic JuLIAy, of
Indiana, has called up in the Lower
House of Congress, his resolution look
ing to the speedy trial and execution of
JEFFERSON DAVIS. Why does he not
get after Gen. MEREDITH with a hanging
resolution ? He did him more injury
than DAVIS ever did
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

on both sides Of the case at once The
freedman has had fair trial afforded
him in our Court, and we must say that
the result has shown that in his present
condition, he is not a reliable or safe
v;tnass We sneak of him generally"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

E9- The Providence Journal says ;
The impression is gaining ground that
one Of the surest and safest ways to get
rich is TO rob bank.
Why not say the impression is dcqui-
ring real estate, and likely to become a
large iaad owner, that one of the ETC.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

CaT The Congressional Bank Commit
tee have decided to report against charter
ing any more National Banks. There are
now more than sixteen hundred in all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

two-thirds vote Common rumors at.
tribute the plan TO RoscoE, CosKLIso
and FoRsEY Both wings Of. party
are out Of humor with the result, but
accept 1t as the best that can be OBJ
tanned ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

E@~ The Gait House, Louisville, is to
be rebuilt in proportions more extensive
and magnificent than the building that
was destroyed by fire.
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TIE PLAN

Washington telegram says that many
Union members Of Congress assert that
the entire Reconstruction proposition
can be carried through both Houses By
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ga There is great hostility to the re-
construction scheme; both the National
Intelligencer and Republican oppose it.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintance of Mr.. VIM.
W. MERRILL. formerly of Indianapolis, Ind.
more recently of Brandon. Miss, are invited to
attend his funeral. this evening ut 4 o'clock,
from the house OF Mrs. winston, On Elliott
street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-01

ny" Steam is the only car driver in the
North that has not struck.
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R1- Who was the first jockey ADAM,
for he was the father of the races
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IMPROVED ROSE WASH

VIII radically exterminate from the system
Diseases Of the Urinary Organs arising from
habits Of dissipation, at little expense, little or
no change in diet, and no exposure, completely
superseding those unpleasant and dangerous
remedies, Copaiba and Mercury, in curing those
unpleasant aud dangerous diseases.
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GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
And all goods to make up well assorted stock
All of which will be sold at the LOWE EST
PRICES possible--as low rs they can be sold ia
any house in the city.
a1T .fVa A. SEESSEL,
apG-2m 251 Main street.
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HEIsTBOLD'S

FLUID Elk TRAcT HUGH U
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-16
SUIT Foa ASSAULT AND BATTERY.

OF Is. --CuAdrn< Clark w. William Churchill This
action brought TO $1,000 damages for
sau alleged TO have been committed by defendant upon
the plaintiff the IN Of July. 1885, at II Oliver street
where plaintiff was engaged housckeepcr for Edward
Bradley Defendant denied the assault and asserted that
the day in question he called NJ the house OF Bradley
10 him In relation 10 Gre which had occurred In the
house. defendant being the agent Of the and also
being the lessee OF front the 1rst floor Of the
house; that when defendant went into the house he
found Mr. Bradley In the front room and upon interro
eating him In regard 10 the Ore Bradley commenced
abusing defendant During the alteration painIin came
In and received gentle alterations the part Of
defendant for which she brought the present suit After
hearing testimony both sides the jury brouxhiia =
vAndLca Coz da(nnhAak ". ChuschlA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-16
INTERESTING CASE Of ALLEGED ASSAULT AND BATTERY.

Der. 1s.--CAaria A. Bess % <ierand1 A. Noya-
plaintiff, In this brought his action for the Of
5000 damages alleging thst the defendant the 22d
Of January, 1885, assaulted him in disgraceful
a, his tpiants residence In east Twelfth street. The
counsel for plaintiff represented in his opening that bis
client engaged 70 be married At the time Of tho
curence to Miss Gardiner formerly an actress, and
that returning home At nine O'Clock at night on The
I'D OF January he found his sanced sitting the sofa
with the defendant; that this annoyed him 80 much
that he ordered the defendant 70 leave the house. which
his chair clutchng the plaintiff by the collar and
40 assaulting him The defendant the other
hand, answered this charge, by setting up that
having right 70 order him away; that he defendan
was engaged 20 be married 70 Miss Gardiner and used
the violence complained OF because requested 70 do by
Miss o. whom the plaintiff abusing and atlcr,r.as
70 aenoult: shak thafesa reAd voxY aiGhA - ~,