Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-08
of the Legislature not inconsistent with
the laws Of tae United States. Also,
legalizing the acts of Gov. Hamilton.

mf. hODeftS lulEOuuccu du ofuihahSe,
the substance of whichis the permanent
preservation of TIE =!.i.e race being the
paramount object Of the people of Texas,
and asking the Legislature to provide for
the ultimate removal or colonization of
the negroes, if deemed expedient, with
the cooperation and consent of the Uni
ted States Government, which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Legislative
Matters.
Mr. Burke presented resolution to
adjourn on the 18th of March, which
failed
GALVESTON, March 3.-The Committee
on the Condition Of the State reported
adversely on the ordinance for the pro-
lection and encouragement of manufac-
lures, as not proper action for the Con
yention.
GALVESTON, March 6-Degener made
an able minority report, favoring unlim-
tied suffrage. The Convention passed an
ordinance making FIVE years necessary
qualifi cation for legislators. White suf-
frage will probably be restricted in order
to cut off the black.
New York, March THE steamer
Havana, from Rio, Sd ult.. has arrived,
The war preparations continue.
The Brazil Government is firm in de-
manding the expulsion Of Lopez as the
first basis of any peace. as,
Coffee firm, and -four is scarce and
much wanted. 81 4.
Montsvideo advices Of January Path
say no active movements had occurred,
but both sides were prepared for the cam
paign.
In Paraguay slight skirmishes had oc-
Cured.
The Brazilian feet at Corienta is
awaiting high water 2 la@
The English Government has deter
mined on fortifying the Falkland
Islands, and sent party of marines
there for that purpose.
New YoRK, March THE suspension
of the habeas corpus in Ireland, was re-
ceived with great applause in England,
and general satisfaction in Ireland, the
first effect was uneasiness and depression,
but the rigor of the government had re-
stored confidence, and had favorable
effect. The military force in Ireland has
been thoroughly reinforced from Eng
land Among the latest arrests are
those of Gen. John H. Gleason aud his
brother Joseph, Of the Federal army.
A bill has passed the House of Lords
authorizing the government to take pos
session of the telegraph wires if neces-
sary. g,I..r a .f.-,
Both Houses passed bill regarding
the cattle plague.
A message from the Queen asks pro-
vision for the Princess Helena on her
marriage, and for Prince Alfred on his
coming of age.
Clay introduced Reform bill into the
House of Commons, extending the right
of franchise to all males, over twenty
one, if fairly educated.
In the French Corps Legislatiff, draft
of an address in response to q speech
from the throne, expresses satifactory
assurance that the expedition to Mexico
is to close, and the United States Gov
ernment ought not to take umbrage at
the presence of the French troops in
Mexico, or render their recall dependent
On anything but our own convenience.
The Paris Patrie gives a report that
Seward is about to send concihatory dis
patches to France, intimating the readi-
ness of the United States TO proclaim
neutrality in Mexico, subject to certain
conditions.
The Suez canal question is settled.
The company retain no land except for
q maratime channel
Recruiting for troops in Austria for
Mexico will commence in few days
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2l.-The cotton sales
on Monday and Tuesday were 10000
bales. The market is dull and irregular,
and has declined I'd. Upland middling,
lsad. Sales for the past four days
80, 700 bales Consols, s7s; 5-2Os, 6ss;
Bank rates, Z.
MAScHEsrER.-Market quiet and steady.
Breadstuffs quiet and steady.
GALVESTON, March 5. Cotton is un-
changed, middling slc in gold freights
to Northern ports ac, to Liverpool ! to
I'D and very dull There is enough ship
ping in the port to carry all the cotton
that will come forward this season, and
several vessels have been sent away on
ballast
NEw YoRK, March Cotton Z. 44c
fisur declined lOc; whiskey 81 30; pork
s26 90; hogs dull at l2i sterling st
gold 33f
The steamer Cuba for Liverpool took
1881 900 in specie.
Stocks steady; U. s 6s of 81 lo4f
S. 2os Of 81 1881; 7.sO's, first series, s9sc.
The steamer City Of New York, from
Liverpool the 2lst, has arrived.
LoUIsvILLE, March THE death SEN
teuces Of the guerrillas White, alias