Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-10
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learned from ex-Provlslonal Uoverno
Parsons, who is here, that Gov. Patton
of Alabama, did not recommend the pas
sage of the constitutional amendment
He simply, in view of new issues ant
changed circumstances, called on thu
Legislature to give it prompt considera
ton.
The Southern Senators and Represen
tatives held caucus last evening a
Willard Hotel, for the purpose of con
sultation. Among those present wers
Governor Sharkey, of Mississippi; Gov
ernor Parsons and Mr.. Foster, of Ala
bama; and Senators Burnett and Rob
erts, and Representative Epperson, o
Texas. 1t was suggested that call b'
made for all Southern members to NEE
in this city or the goth of January next
but considering the few members now
here the cali was voted inexpedient- II
was determined, however, if events
should render such meeting necessary,
that call would be made through the
agency of the United States and Euro
pean News Association.
1t is now evident that the conhscation
fever is abating. Under the act of Con-
gress now proposed to be repealed by
Radicals, President johnson has already
restored nineteen-twentieths of the prop
erty to Southern owners. This restora-
ton cannot now be destroyed. The only
effect of the repeal would fall upon few
prominent men now absent from the
country, and who possess but little to be
confscated. 1t might also tend to dis,
turb confidence in the South, embsrrass
industry and secure heavy losses to
Northern creditors of Southern mer-
chants. This last apprehended result
may tend to weaken the zeal of Northern
members.
Senator Julian Pool, of North Caro-
lima, is here, but arrived after the eau
Gus.
Senators Burnett and Roberts, of
Texas. have an interview by appoint
ment tomorrow with the Secretary of
the Interior to consider Indian relations
of the Southwest, with view of re-
storing to their ancient rights those who
participated in the rebellion, and of Sc
curing the general good and pacifica
ton of the aborigines of that section
New YoRK, December 9. = United
States Commissioner Nelson win to-
morrow give 8 decision in the case of
Gratesux, the Glasgow photographer, ar
rested here eight or ten days ago, at the
ius,anse OF the British authorities, for
forging bank notes. The decision grants
the asked for extradition.
The steamship City Of Paris, from
Liverpool Nov. 18th, arrived to-day.
ADublin letter says the Fenian revival
produced q bad effect on trade, and a
duh winter is anticipated. Arrests have
been made in Dregheds, Trim, Mallow
and Carricknaryon. Troops in Dublin
are under arms and detachments of cav
airy patrol the suburbs.
Twelve thousand Eve hundred breech
leaders we're received for distribution
among the constabulary.
The Mercury says very important
meeting of the leaders of the Fenian
movement was held in this city, at which
certain plans to aid the contemplated
rising in ireland was discussed. The
most important feature is the contem-
plated seizure of certain European steam
ers, and to convert them into privateers.
1t was suggested to get command of the
Queen City and Scotia, belonging re-
spectively to Baltimore, and the National
Juman and Cunard lines, for use as pri.
vateers, and to take men to Ireland.
New YORK, December 9.-The Man
haitian, from Havana, brings advices from
the City of Mexico of the 22d and Vera
Cruz Of the 2Sth ultimo.
Macmillan is still at Orizaba. 1t is
stated that he agreed to abdicate, ap-
pointing triumvirate to govern in his
absence, and appealing to vote of the
people to confirm this step.
The Imperialists are rapidly evacuat-
ing all the northern outposts, and Gen.
Bouay is expected daily at the City Of
Mexico with the garrison of San Luis
Potosi At Mazatlan and other places
the Liberals were concentrating some
$4,000 men to attack San Luis Potosi.
1t is stated that the Imperialists viii
also soon evacuate Durango.
Generals Bazaine and Castlenau were
at Vera Cruz, anxiously awaiting the ar
rival there of Minister Campbell and
General Sherman. Upon the arrival Of
the Susquehanna at Vera Cruz, she is to
be received with the customary salutes,
and an escort is to be provided for Min
lister Campbell and General Sherman to
the City of Mexico. The people Of Vera
Cruz manifest much joy at the expected
arrival Of the Americans. Acting United
States Consul Saulmier had left Yer.
Cruz for Tampico, where it is supposed
the Susquehanna would arrive, an'
which place is in the hands of the Lib
erals, to acquaint Minister Campbell o
the arrangements at Vera Cruz for hi
reception.
Among the passengers by the steamer