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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
ADMISSION OF COLORADO.

AS the President is preparing his veto
CT the bill admitting the territory of Col
orado as State, let us see what it is
that Congress demands, and what Mr..
JOHNSON objects to. The population Of
this territory is barely fifteen thousand,
while, as the Philadelphia Ledger OBJ
serves, the ratio of representation under
the last United States census gives one
Representative for l24, 1873 inhabitants.
This great disproportion is the more APP
parent when it is considered that Colo
RADIO will have the same representation
in the United States Senate as Pennsyl
ria, New York, Ohio, or any other
State of the Union. Her meagre popu-
lation can balance the millions of any
one ofthem. Colorado exhibits no signs
OF rapid growth, as the other Western
territories that were made States did, but
her population has actually decreased
since 1860. She has, to-day, no more
people within her borders than are con-
tanned in single ward of the city of
Philadelphia, yet it is proposed to give
Der q weight in the Senate equal TO that
OF the entire State Of Pennsylvania. The
people Of Colorado themselves are in no
hurry 10 assume the burdens and respon-
E5ilities of State government, for at the
two elections when that issue was voted
upon il was defeated at the first, and only
carried by q majority Of l55 at the last.
These new State governments are too
frequently forced along to satisfy the am
bit;on of few gentlemen who wish to be
Senators and members Of Congress
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16

CITY of Richmond, in the county Of Hen
rico and District Of Virginia aforesaid,
and within the jurisdiction Of the Circuit
Court of the Fourth District in and for
the said District of Virginia, with great
multitude of persons, whose names to the
;urors aforesaid are at present un-
known, to the number OF 5,Ooo persons
and upwards, armed and arrayed in
warlike manner, that is to say, with can.
non, muskets, pistols, swords, dirks and
other warlike weapons, rs well offensive
as defensive, being then and there un-
lawfully. maliciously and traitorously
gathered together did falsely and traito-
rously ioin themselves together against
the limited States Of America, and then
and there, with force did falsely and
traitorously, and in warlike and hostile
manner threaten the said United OF
America, and then and there, that is TO
say on the 18th day of June, 1864, IN
said city of Richmond, in the county OF
Henrico and District of Virginia afore,
said. within the jurisdiction OF the said
District Court of the United States tor
the Fourth Circuit, and for the District
of Virginia, in pursuance OF the traito-'
rous intentions and purposes as afore,
said, the said JEFF. Davis, with the SAID
persons as aforesaid, traitorously assem-
bled armed and arrayed in the manner
aforesaid, most wickedly and traitorously
did prepare to levy and carry on war
against the said United States OF Amer
lea contrary to the duty of the allegiance
and fidelity of the said jeff DAVIS against
the Constitution, peace and dignity. Oh
the United States of America, ana agsins,
The form of the statutes of said United
States Of America, in such cases made
and provided
This Indictment was found on the testl-
mony of James F. Milligan, George +.
Seabury, John Good, jr., J, Hardy Hell
min and Patrick O'Brien, and sworn to
in open court, and sent for by the Grand
Jury. Il. d. CHANDLtH.
u. s. Attorney for Dist Of Virginia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
DEATH OF Ex.MAYoR TAYLOR.

: mother of those old citizens who laid
the foundations of village on the Chick
asaw Bluffs, and made it city, is no
more. A. B. TAYLOR, one of the Mayors
of Memphis, has paid the debt of nature.
At their meeting last night, the Board OF
Aldermen passed the following tribute :
WHEREAS, The Board of Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Memphis have
been apprized of the death of A. b. lay
lor, one of the few remaining brave par
Elephants, under General Andrew Jack
son, at the battle of New Orleans, on the
memorable eighth Of January, 1915, and
amongst the oldest settlers Of Shelby
county. Mr.. Taylor was duly elected
Mayor of the town of South Memphis,
taking his seat as such on the sih OF JAN
uary, le49, and for three successive years
thereafter-from July lst 1852, to June
seth, ls55-was the duly elected Mayor
of this city; therefore,
Resolred by the Board 81 Mayor ana
Aldermen ofthe City Of Memphis, That
in the death of ex-Mayor Taylor we real.
ize the loss of one whose virtues secured
him the respect and esteem OF his fellow
citizens in all the relations of life, being,
as a neighbor, kind and social; as citi-
zen. public-spirited and law-abiding; as
an officer, possessing an indomitable will,
with great integrity OF purpose, and as a
soldier, brave and patriotic:
Resolped, That copy of these resolu-
tons be furnished to the family OF the
deceased, and published in the city pa
nprg
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
Dreadful Tragedy.

The Savannah NepS and Herald has
the following particulars of a fearful
tragedy in Montgomery county, Georgia
Alfred Morris and Seaborn Hall, acc-
ouaintances and friends from boyhood,
met at Bells Ferry, on the Oconee river,
on Sunday, the 29th ult In the CONVEX
sation which followed reference was made
TO some recent occurrence, and dispute
arose between them on some question OF
fact. High words we're had, and the lie
having been given, young Morris drew a
knife, and closing with Hall inflicted
upon him deadly blow under the fifth
rib. Levi Hall, the brother of the
wounded man. ran up to separate the
two, but was just too late. His brother
fell into his arms crying out, / am
killed" Levi Immediately drew his pis-
FOL. and firing upon Morris killed him on
the spot, the bullet passing through his
head. Hall was carried to his home in
a dying condition. His wound was just
beneath the heart, and the blood flowed
freely from his mouth. Although not
informed of his death, the gentleman who
gave us this account is certain that Hall
could not have survived
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
KILLING NOT MURDER.

a case has occurred in South Carolina
well calculated to attract attention. 1t
occurred under the military reign Of
Gen. DEvEss, and is thus stated by a
Northern paper Lieut. Col TRow-
BRIDGE, commanding the 33d U. S. Col
cred Troops, put to death, without trial
a man named CALVIN CRozIER, for the
alleged murder of a private in the regl-
ment named Mills After CROzIER's
death it appeared that MILLS was not
killed. and a Military Court Of Inquiry
VS. called to pass upon TRowBnDGE S
oopduc- The court acquitted him Of all
blame. and Mus, the man said TO be
murdered, was in court, alive, at the
time. had his wound examined BY mem
bers Of the court, and yet was never
called to testify by the Judge Advocate
,r the COURT. General DEvESs reviewed
he case aud sent it back to the court to
,s heard over again, but the court per
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
DISCONTINUED.

The Mobile Tribune thus announces
the discrimination of the Freedmen S
Court: The Freedmen's Court is dead.
The creature born of fanaticism, reared
by radicalism, pampered and fed by the
lowest and vilest prejudices Of the Nor
thern people, the child 0f the war, has
gone to its last long home. Who will
shed tear at its grave? The exact
date of this dire calamity is nos at hand,
but may be eosnted not far from the
Presidents peace proclamation. In
future, as We learn, the duties heretofore
deyolwng upon this august body will de-
volye upon our varions magistrates, and
there is now some hope that the white
man may be counted as good as the
negro Our contemporary may be little
too fast
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES
TO THE PUBLIC LEDGER.
From st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, May l6.-The strike of the
longshoremen continues, although twenty
boats have acceded to their demands.
Everything is now quiet
Just before the departure of the heo-
kuk packet yesterday evening all hands
struck. Whereupon the captain, mate,
clerks, engineers and passengers rolled
the freight aboard.
Within the past four weeks seven men
have been lynched in American bottom,
north Of St. Clair county, by the ineensed
residents. The men lynched were rob
bers and horse thieves. Not the slight
est effort has been made to find out the
lynching parties, nor is there anything
known, except that they are among the
Oldest and most respectable citizens OF
the State
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
MORE HISTORY.

The Louisville Courier says that SwIs-
Ten history of the Army of the Potomac
discloses the fact, not hitherto made pub
lie, that General GRANT at FIRST decidedly
opposed the plan of an overland march
to Richmond, and strongly urged move
ment from the south side of the James
river. If he had firmly adhered TO this
opinion, he might have had his own way,
and so avoided the delay and loss Of the
terrible march through Virginia; but he
allowed himself to be overruled. lt'now
appears, after all the controversy on the
subject, that the best military authorities
all favored the approach to Richmond by
way of James river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
HEALTH oF MR.. DAVIS.

A Fortress Monroe dispatch of the lish
says:
IL is understood, as the result Of Sec
retary MCCULLocH's visit, that President
JOHNSON has directed the Surgeon OF the
Post to make special report OF the
health of JEFFERSON DAVIS, as it is con-
fdently said that during the past twelve
months the unceasiRg tramplng and
clangor of the GUARDS around his cell has
prevented him from enjoying at any time
more than tgo, hours unbroken sleep,
and that bis health is failing rapidly.
He EXPRESSED extreme pleasure when the
news OF his indictment reached him, con,
fident that speedy action in his case Will
soon follow
1t is probably too late fas the health OF
Mr.. DAVIS to become subject of concern
to the Government. Every one who
knows him is aware of the feebleness Of
his constitution. With the best care
even with the nursing of his wifs-his
life could not continue long in that cell.
But with the clanking Of swords and the
incessant noise of steel-clad heels, fright
ening sleep from him, it is marvel that
he lives to day. Whatever the Govern
ment thought of the question of his guilt,
or of the policy of furnishing him, it
should not have been Indifferent to his
prison treatment
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
THE NEW STATE.

The proposition made in East Tennes-
see, to erect that division into separate
State, begins to assume an earnestness
o. shape that may command success.
Hitherto the question of expediency has
been discussed. The question of the
legality of the proposed measure may
not be so hippantly passed over A del
egate from the East has appeared IN
Nashville, 10 urge action on the Legisla-
ture. II is doubtful if that body is COM
United to separation. At all events, an
ordinary Legislature would view the sub
ject in no partizan light-not ia the light
Of passion-not in the light of revenge
nut in the light Of reason. fhis we can
not expect of our lawgivers. If they
understood the legal question, it would
hardly influence them. No measure that
does not touch rebel to the quick, is
likely to command their appreciation.
Cry rebel, and they at once let slipt
dogs Of war.
Mr.. SENTER laid before one of the bod
les the case Of the East Tennessee seces-
sonists They pray for vote of the
PEOPLE, and, the Banner says "a resoln-
ton granting their prayer has been re-
ierred to special committee of six, two
from each grand division OF the State. If
the question is carried before the people
il will have to be carried before Congress,
and then it will have to. be approved by
the President. 1t is long journey, and
will prove as doubtful as it is long
We have expressed our perfect willing
ness for separation, on grounds of expe-
diency. We have discussed the question
only in that respect We are not aware
that there is any authority for the parti-
ton of State, except that found in the
Constitution of the United States 1t is
as follows:
New States may be admitted by the
Congress into this Union: but no new
State shall be formed or erected within
the jurisdiction of any other Sto.a; nor
auy State be formed by the junction of
two or more States, or parts of States,
: without the consent of the Legislature Of
the States concerned, as well as Of the
Congress.
West Virginia, formed within the State
of Virginia, was a volcanic eruption, and
can hardly be claimed as a precedent to
Justify the secession Of East Tennessee.
The case looks a little forbidding in the
light of the Constitution. But, then, it
is so easy job to amend that instrument
now. Let the Reconstruction Committee
include the State Of East Tennessee in
their budget
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
From Washington.

-
WASHINGTON, May 10, ~ a" 'he
Senate yesterday MT. reSsena'" sa,e
notice that he proposes 'e 'Ah. W '"'
joint resolutions reported rom '"e oo"
mlttee on heco"s""ouo'
on by the House. on MONDAY mex
A bill to apport'on the issue VI .n' ="
tional currency to the seVera' ''"s',
Territories aud District Oh ooi"',y'a' WOO
referred to the commune y" ~
a bill was reported 70 "a'a ss. 49,
appointment OF an "uo'''o""' ~
OF tor navy a.. IN
The JOINT resolution 70 proven. 'Ds ~.
portatlon oil cho'era ''''o 'n' POI -
United o'a'e f was passeu D.,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
From Chicago.

CHICAGO, May l6.-Chas. Scholtz was
committed to Jail to-day, charged with
adultery and double murder. His wife
testifies that he lived in adultery with a
woman in their own house; that he
threatened to kill her if she complained
of the matter; also that he killed two OF
their children as soon as born, binding
her by awful threats to secrecy. The
prisoner is a dealer in china-ware.
More than two hundred vessels, mosll !.
loaded with grain and lumber, arrived
Yesterday and to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
From indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, May l6.-The jury IN
the case Of B. & F. Scofin, against the
indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad
for damages on account of delay in the
transportation Of pork, returned YER
dict for the plaintiffs There are large
number of suits pending on the same
grounds.
The State Normal School Board rs in
session here.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows IS
now in session here, with fuller repre-
senration than for several years past
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
Indictment Of Jefferson Davis.

Special dispatch to the Missouri Democrat
WASHINGTON, May a. - The United
States Of America, district to-wit, in the
Circuit Court Of the United States
of America, and in and>for the District
Of Norfolk, May term of 1866; the Grand
Jury Of the United States of America in
and for the District Of Virginia, upon the
oath and affirmation respectively, do pre-
sent that jefferson Davis, late of the city
of Richmond, in the county Of Henrico,
in the District Of Virginia, the aforesaid
woman being an inhabitant Of and resi-
ding within the United States, and owing
allegiance and fidelity TO the said United
States Of America, not having the fear Of
God before his eyes, not weighing the
duty Of his said allegiance, but being
moved by the instigation Of the devil and
wickedly desiring and intending TO inter
rupt the peace and tranquility of the said
United States Of America, and to disturb
the Government Of the said United States
Of America, 10 subject and 10 stir men
to inciie insurrection, rebellion and
war against said United States Of
America, on the 18th Of June, in the year
OF our Lord 1864, in the city Of Rich
mond, in the county Of Henrico, in the
District Of Virginia aforesaid. and with
in the jurisdiction Of the Circuit Court Of
the United States for the Fourth Circuit,
in and for the District Of Virginia afore-
said. with force and arms unlawfally,
falsely. maliciously and traitorously did
compass, imagine and entice TO raise,
levy and carry on war, instruction and
rebellion against said United States Of
America; a man in order to fulfill and
bring TO effect the said traitorous com
passing, imsginings and intentions Of
him, the said jefferson Davis, he, the
said Jefferson Davis, afterward, to-wit,
on the said 18th day Of June. 1894, 10 the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16

sisted in its former opinion that TRow'
BRIDGE was free from all blame, and he
was released from arrest. General De-
VEINS is an officer Of excellent feputa-
ton, and what he develops about Col.
TRowBRIDGE shows that the latter officer
is not to be trusted with such issues as
life and death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
SYDNEY JOHNSTON.

The New Orleans Pic0yune says 1t
is high time the grave of ALBERT SYDNEY
JOHNSTON, buried in the St Louis Gene
terry, should be marked and honored as
becomes his rank. There was no man in
the whole country, North or South, GER
tainly no officer of the old army, who
was more respected and beloved than
ALBERT SYDNEY JOHNSTON, and though
flowers are almost daily strewn upon his
grave, it has yet no suitable monument"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
NEW HOUSE.

A special dispatch to the New York
Ners says that it is by no means impos-
bic that Congress viii do one graceful
thing before recess, and that is, direct
the building Of a new house for the oecu-
paucy Of the President The present
mansion is poorly planned and wretch
edly adapted to the absolute necessities
Of the Executive, his clerks and his fam
ily, while its unhealthiness has been uni
versally admitted for many years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
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The reader must be aware that however slight
NAV be the attack of the above diseases. it is
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
From louisville.

LOUISVILLE, May l6.-The trial OF DIR.
Newland, of New Albany, is concluded.
Verdict-not guilty.
The Rev. Col. jacques, tried IN the
jefferson Circuit Court has been ac-
quilted
The packet Belle Memphis was
launched yeste'iAy at Jeffersonville
The river WAS rising moderately fast
yesterday-nire inches Thermometer
&C deg. at noon. Business steady.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16

Say A race between dag-out and
skiff across the river and back took place
to-day. for $50 side; iour oars to the
latter, two oars to the former; the whole
distance, miles, 100 yards. The dug-out
was beaten by halt' minute. So says
New Orleans dispatch of the 18th,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
From Cairo.

CAIRO, May l6.-The Lady Gay came
in from New Orleans, crowded with pas
sengers, and a fair trip Of freight, having
made the run in four days and ten hours.
Mrs. Robert T. Lee was a passenger, and
goes home from Cairo by railroad. Inc
river has risen two inches. Weather
clear and warm. Business fair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16

Hd- The New York Posts San An
tonic correspondent says that Gen. LONG
STREET was serenaded by the band OF the
Fourth U. s.. cavalry,
Ho, there Attention, STEVENS, PHIL
LIPS, and his reverence, the Dead
Duckt" Vociferate eliminate Storm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16

D0" A Louisville paper says Viii
lard Hotel was thronged with hundreds
of people last night, all eager to get a
sight of the distinguished guest of that
house, General BEAUREoARD. During
the evening General B, was called upon
by many friends.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16

B6T EDWARD BRADY, an employe IN
the Union cotton mill, Moosup, Conn,
had both legs torn of, Wednesday morn
ing, by gear which was started while
he was eiling, killing him instantly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16
naE- A nrize iirht took nlace lad n,

eW- A prize fight took place. at New
Orleans on the 18th between KING and
FARREI., which lasted one honr. In 81
rounds KING was victorious. Thirty
thousand dollars changed hands on the
result
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16

DaS- A New York Judge has wisely de-
cided that public roads and streets belong
as much to pedestrians as to teams, he
SAYS il is as much the duty Of vehicles to
keep out of the way of the pedestrians
as it is for the latter to escape being run
over bY the former.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-16

tS- Gen. GRANT is to be, the papers
of the North say, the next President OF
the United States All parties seem to
incline to this opinion. President JOHN
SON is not looked upon as a candidate.