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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
The Now Prussian Provinees.

The King Of Prussia has now taken for
NAL possession of his eonquests. By vir-
tue Of law enacted by himself and the
Prussian people be hasiiucorporated with
his monarchy the kingdom Of Hanover,
the electorate Of Hesse, the duchy Of
Nassau, and the city of Frankfort The
inhabitants ofthese States are henceforth,
BY the grace of God and the will of the
Prussian people-their own will stand
ing for nanght--Prnssian subjects; but,
for the present, Prussian subjects only
after fashion. They have all the obli-
cations attaching TO that condition, and
none of the constitutional privileges
which also attach to il in the old parts Of
the monarchy. They must go through q
years probation before they can be in
trusted with the remarkable powers
which, as everybody knows, the Prus-
sian electoral body possesses in the
course Of which time King William will
govern them with an absolution tenn
pcred by his own regard for bis own
promises. The Hanoverians, the Mas
SAVERS and the Frankforters may regret,
and regret with reason, the loss OF an
independence which, however detrimen-
tai il may have been TO Prussian
interests, assured them a greater amount
Of liberty, and gave them better laws,
than they will enjoy as subjects OF the
King Of Prussia. Bat what has been
done cannot be nndone. That independ.
ence Is lost forever, and u 10 as Prus-
slams that they will be free or oppressed,
prosperous or unfortunate. They may
deplore the fate which has befsllen them,
but they must make the best Of their
position. Il is idle TO hope for any re-
versal Of the verdict Of last summer, and
they will be wise to forget the past and
make the best they can of the present.
Sunday Morning Herald
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

r.issioners difficulty has been arranged
by Gen. Grant The old commissioners
are TO appoint one Democratic judge
in each precinct, and to see that ballot
boxes are provided for the recep-
ton Of the rejected votes of regis
tered voters. The law courts are to
finally decide the legality of these votes.
The votes of the State officers are to be
certified to the State Legislature, and the
votes for members of Congress will be
returned to Congress. The feeling is
now abating
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

GAmALlEL, and honestly believed that the
first and frmest allegiance Of the citizen
was due to his State, but he by no means
sought the position which he subse-
quently occupied, and the acts for which
he has been regarded as personally re-
sponsible, we're undoubtedly shared by
the great majority ofthe Southern people
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

Gen. Castellaine reached the City Of
Mexico soon after Macmillan left and
took possession ofthe place and assumed
the reins Of the government
The French soldiers who had ente rcd
under Maximilians colors viii b . re.
turnedto France under Gen. Castel laine' !
influence
Gen. Parierio Diaz has car tured the
city Of 0axaca, taking all T. ,e artillery.
ammunition and supplies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
AFFAIRS IN SPAIN.

1t is announced that the people of
Spain have become SO much discontinued
with their rulers that popular outbreak
is inevitable. The Spanish Ministry has
been changed several times lately, but
without any effect, and the outbreak, il
successful, will overthrow the entire
Spanish Government. The popular ten
dency is said to be towards the establish
ment of a republican form of govern
ment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

B5- Reports from all portions of
Iowa indicate that settlers are Aoeking
there faster than ever before, and that
whilst houses are very scarce in the
towns, the lands are being rapidly taken
up and settled upon In 1860 the popn-
lation of Iowa was G14,9Is, but 1t is now
estimated at more than 900, 600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

s6- The recent cold snaps have had
their usual effect The unerriug approach
of winter is heralded bY the ANNOUNCE
ment from Bangor, Maine, that ice
formed in that city, at the close of last
week, half an inch thick There wasi ice,
also, at Altoona, in this State, on Friday
and Saturday last.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

B6S- DIR. PARKEs, author Of an admi-
rable work on practical hygiene, and who
has bad large military experience, is
firm against the use of spirits in the
British army. The great workers of the
country feel no necessity tr sgeh stimu-
Iants Ia sustaining labor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

MS. The great Massachusetts states
man is said TO have once given Senator
BADGER, of North Carolina. the follow
ing characteristic note of introduction /;
DEAR Sin: ] present you my friend.
Hon. George T. BADGER; your equal
and the superior of
Yours, very respectfully.
ID WEBsTER
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

pa- The New York World states that
Commodore VASDERBiLT intends 10 re-
tire from active business "as soon as he
obtains competence" and then quietly
adds that his estate is now estimated ~
"only fifty millions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
Minine-Naw piscoyeries in Colorado.

LAWRENCE, KAN, Nov. g. Parties
from the mines report the opening of
new mines in several localities at the
running lodes of Colorado, which assay
$l20 to the ton. An exploring party, on
the Green river in Idaho, reports having
discovered fine prospects there. The
party go back next spring to open the
new mines.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

e1~ Poison, writes correspondent of
an English journal, is in some parts Of
Germany labeled with skull and cross
bones, as black as printer ink can print
them. He recommended this as device
that should be used in all countries, for
it strikes at once the comprehension, not
only of the learned, but ofthe dullost and
most ignorant people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

nsg- The great city Of the Northwest,
which has been so long marvel oil rapid
erowth, is still increasing with rapidly
During the present season nearly e'gh.
thousand buildings have been erected
there, at a cost of about 100000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

said to be easily accounted for. During
the late victorious campaign of the Prus-
slams he slept but eighty hours in thirty
days-an average of little more than
two hours and half of sleep for each
4.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

B6y- Buffers canal constructed with
so much labor and so many mishaps, and
which was useless for military purposes,
has been made of value in these peaceful
times. Both sail and steam vessels use
the canal in navigating the James river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
s6y The Mechanics Magazine sa,

Be5 The MechdnlcS Magazine says
the British government ordered l5-inch
Rodman gun, with improved carriage,
shot and powder, from the United States
gun factory, which will probably arrive
in five or six weeks, when We hope for a
settlement of the question between Brit
ish and American ordnance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
Second Night of the talented young Actors
EDWIN ADAMS.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, Nov, Z, 1855, will
be presented Shakspeare's Tragedy oil MAJ
BETH. Macbeth, Edwin Adams.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

A GARD.
rV,HE MEMBERS OF ST. MARY'S CHOIR
beg leave TO inform tne public that this ball
and concert will be given to raise funds to pur-
chase a new Organ. Their present Organ will
be ratified off for the benefit of those who pnr-
chase ball tickets. The members have the
fullest confidence in their ability to make tho
affair grand one. as the management is in the
hands of gentlemen who are masters Of their
faculty. The Concert will be under the leader
ship OF Mr. Schneider. the organist, and leader
of st. Mary's Choir, who is too well known to
the public to require any further remarks con-
corning his musical talent Prof. DeGray Ben
nett has kindly volunteered TO manage the Ball
in person, with whom the ladies will indeed be
pleased. AS the members have neither spared
trouble or expense to make this a grand affair
they have the fullest confidence in the public to
crown their efforts with success. -
G. Ii. BECKER,
~ For the Choir.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

In active preparation, an entirely new play,
entitled Clairvoyance."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

The Baltimore Dificulty Settled.
BALrINoRE, Nov. 5.-The police Com
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
DIR. MAGGIEL'S PILLS
Each Box Contains Twelve Pills.

ONE PILL is A DOSE.
To- Monochrome genuine without the en-
graved trado mark around each pot or box,
signed by DOCTOR j. MAGGIEL, New York,
TO counterfeit which is felony.
co Sold by all respectable Dealers in Med
icines throughout the United States and Cana
das. at q cents per box or not. ALAG
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

Performance begins punctualy Mt ~.
SCALE OF PRICES--Dress Circle and Par-
quettc, ST.; Orchestra Chairs, 81 90; Family
Circle, SOC Third Tier and Colorcd Gallery. zoe;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

I@ BIs1ARcks prespni il health Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
AMUsE M ENTs.
NEW MEMPHIS THEATRE.

Lessee and Managor."...~W: G: THOMPSON
Stage Manager. w II. DhAfIUN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
c0mpIIshcd Actrcsses, INC
MISSES EMMA AND ADA WEBB.
FOR THE
Benefit of st. Mary'S Choir,

AT PROF. DEGRAY BENEFITS
d. ncing Ac d @ m y /,
300 Main Street, bet. Madison and Monroe,
THURSDAY, NOV. 8, AT 8 PM.
atss
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
A GARD.

Including complimentary ticket for the draw
ing of a Cabinet Organ.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22
From the Chicago Times, March 81.
PROPOSED NEW ROUTE TO THE MIS-
SISSIPPI RIVER.
Important Meeting Of the Merchants
Of Chicago.

A meeting of business men and merchants op-
posed to railroad monopolies Was held yesterday
afternoon in the rooms of the Chicago Mercan-
tile association.
Mr.. c. g. Wicker called the meeting to order,
and nominated Mr.. E. W. Blatchford as chair
man. Mr.. Blatchford was chosen chairman, and
Mr. G. II. Gamble secretary.
The chairman stated the object of the meeting,
after which Mr.. Merrill Laid, secretary of the
northern railroad, read letter from Mr. Thorn
son, president of the Western Union railroad, in
which be states that the Racine road is now a
line of 80 miles, and with the 20 miles to con-
meet it with Chicago will make line of $50
miles centering in Chicago, and sgi,ing reasons
why the building of the northern road to connect
Chicago with the Western Union road mat
ter of business Importance 10 the people of ohica
so.
Mr. Ladd said that Mr. Thomson believed
that, if $500, 900 could be raised the grading Of
the road could be commenced in April, and that
the work could then be carried on without STOP
ping.
Mr.. Smith, general manager the Western
Union road, said that the bonds of the road built
between Racine and Savannah were sold to a
Scotchman In 1856 and 1857. The company, af.
ter expanding about "a, QUO 900, failed TO get the
road farther than Davis. They then made ar
range ments with the bordholders to finish the
road to FreeFort. The bOndholders advanced
5000, 900 and built the road to Freeport. After
. year and half more it was thought best to make
an effort to complete the road to the Mississippi
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22
new SKIRT FOR 1860
The Great Invention Of the Age in
HOOP SKIRTS.
]. w. Bradley's New Patent Duplex Ellip.
tic Tor DOublel Spring Skirt.

This invention consis,s-of DUPLEX Tor ,wol FL
Iip,ic Pure Refined Steel Springs, iDgeniou.ly
braided tightly and firmly together, edge to edge,
making the toughest, most flexible, elastic and
durable spring ever used. They seldom bend or
break, like the Single Springs, and consequently
preserve their perfect and beautiful shape more
thar twice az long as any single spring skirt that
ever has oan be male.
The wonderful RexibiIity and great comfort and
pleasure to any lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
Skirt will be experienced particularly in all
crowded Assemblies, Operas, Csrrisges, Railroad
Cars, Church Pews, Arm Chairs, for Promenade
and House Dress, as the skirt can be rolded when
in use to occupy a small place easily and con-
veniently as a silk or muslin dress.
A lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfor,
and great convenience of wearing the DupleI FL
liptic Steel Spring Skirt for a single day will never
afterSards willingly dispense with their use. For
Children, Misses and Young Ladies the sIe super
Tor to ali others.
The Hoops are covered with 2 pIy double
twisted thread and viii wear twice az long az the
single yarn covering which 10 used on all Single
Steel Hoop Skirts. The three bottom rods on
every Skirt are also Double Steel, and twice or
wearing of the rods when dragging down stairs,
stone steps, &C.; which they are constantly sub
ject to when in use
All made of the new and elegant Corded
Tapes, and are the best quality in every part,
giving to tee wearer the most graceful and perfsc,
shape possible. and are unq aestionsbly the light
est, most desirable, comfortable and economical
Skirt ever made.
VESTS, BRADLEY & CAREY, Proprietor Of
the Invention, and sole manufacturers, 81 Cham
ber,. and 70 and 81 Reed Streets, New York.
For sale in all fret -class stores in this city, and
throughout the United States and Canada. Havana
de Cuba, MeIico, sosth America, and the West
Indfes.
&-Enquire tor tho DapIex Elliptic Tor
double) spring Skirt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22
Bill for improving the Rock Island and
the DeS MOines Rapids.

We have copy of this important bill in
trduced by Senator Brown In the United
States senate. 1t provides that the secretary
of war SHALL cause, forthwith, a careful sur
vey TO be made of the Rock Island rapids
and the lower Des Moines rapids of the Mis-
sissippi river by competent engineer officers,
and shall determine upon a suitable plan for
the i'm erovement of the navigation of the
same. Said engineer officers are to have as
sociated with them one or more men skilled
IN the navigation OF these rapids IF the Mis-
si.sippi river.
A board thus constituted, of not less than
three nor more than five members, shall have
the charge aud direction of said survey and
plan of improvement, subject TO the approval
of the secretary OF war, and shall prosecute
| the work with dispatch.
If the improvement is by canal, in whole
or in part, then it must be constructed so az
not to interfere with the natural channel of
the river. The canal is TO be free from toll !;
| to be of width not less than enc hundred
feet, with Jocks not less than three hundred
feet in length and not less than seventy FIVE
feet in width, so as 10 ipeure safe and easy
water navigation for vessels drawing four
feet of water.
The government is to lssue two millions of
dollars in bonds, redeemabie twenty wears
from date, bearing interest at the rate Of six
per cent. per spnum, for the purpose Of con
structing said improvement. When com
pleted the ssid canal or canals are to be I'M
der the control of the secretary of the treas
ury.
Such il tie substance of this very import
ant bill. Ii c0ntemplsies the completion of
| work that viii be of incalculsble advsnt
age to our western commercial interest as
! we'll as that OF our local ST. Louis trsde.-
| I.oUis Egsalau hplrs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22
BY TELEGRAPH
Reported for the Daily Argus.


NEW YORK, March 22.-The Royal mail steam
er Austria Il, Capt. Cook, which sailed from Liver
poll at P NJ. on the 10th, Queenstown on the
llth of March, arrived this morning
The city OF Baltimore reached Liverpool about
noon on the 9th.
The Scotland arrived at Queenstown at mid
night on the 9th.
The L. S. steamer Cansndagua left for Kings
town, on the 9th of March for the north of Ire
land.
Observation-Disclosures Richardson Spence &
Co., Wakefield Nashes CO., report continued
duliness of -four in retail demand only nomiDally
unchanged.
Wheat in moderate request at usual retes. Win
ter red l0ss, los6d lower on the week mixed 2esd,
2Ss6d
Provisions -Beyland h Co Bruce McAnlaf &
Co., report beef in good request at firm rates.
Pork firm and arrivals cleared as landed.
Boon again 1Sa2d dearer.
Hams also dearer.
Lard in good demand sales of American ND to
n.
Cheese quieter.
Butter dull.
Tallow in good request and is dearer.
The Braker Circular reports ashes dearer.
Pots Slsd, S2e6d.
Pearls 35s6da3s.
Sugar frmer.
Coffee unchanged.
Rice active about Cd dearer.
Johnson's speech at the Washington meeting j.
very generally spplauded.
The Daily News gives a very qualified approval
and bitterly depounces Bancroft's Grafton.
In the house of commons the parliamentary oaths
bill read the second time after
D'Israeli had given notice OF the amend
ment which Will make the oath recognize the su-
premacy of the queen and acknowledge allegiance
to her successor.
The reform question was actively discussed.
Gladstone's announcement on the 18th 10 an
xiousiy awaited by the papers.
The Pail Mall Gazette assumes il certain that
the Russian ministry must soon decide, whether
defeated upon the reform not.
The Irish police continue to carry out their eI-
traordinsry power with great vgor. Arrests are
numerous.
Nine men were arrested at Cork just after land
ing from America.
Two town commissioners at Queenstown were
| arrested.
Various rsmors as tn Stevens are that he very
recently escaped to France but the police be-
lieye him to be still in Dublin and keep up the
search.
The first conference relative TO the principali-
PANS, 1eh. 1.-THE Bank Of France gained,
during the week, nearly Is, DOT, 600 fraacs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22

rivera distance of 40 miles. The effort was |
made, but the people seem to lack condolences in |
the company, and but a small amount was raised |
from them. The road was finally completed,
costing about SIC, 600 per mile
He believed that IL was the cheapest road built
in the west. Nearly the whole of this money
came from Scotland. The road was then built
down the river from Savannah to Port Byron.
He thought that the road contained no outside
spectators. The bonds were all held by the
original owners of the road.
In order to build the 20 miles proposed to con-
meet Chicago with this road within year, he
said il would be necessary to commence immed-
lately. Mr.. Thomson desired that connection
should be made with the road this year, and he
also desired to know how much interest the
people of Chicago were taking in the matter. If
| the business men of Chicago make a commence
| ment by subscribing for stock the work might
| be commenced Immediately. The people of Mil
wauke had subscribed $500, 900 to build a road
| from Burlington to that city. Mr.. E. d. Holton
| of that city had been appointed a committee to
| see Mr. Thomson and endeavor to make ar
| rsngements for a connection of that road with
| Milwaukee. He desired to have this matter
carefully weighed, for it was certain that Milwau-
kee Was making a strong effort to obtain the car
| rying business of that road. He said that Mr..
Thomson would rather have zoe men take the
stock required, than one or Eve men, He wish
ed to have the people take the matter in hand
Mr.. ID. w Dame a director of the Western Un-
ion railroad, said that he had been along the line
of the Mississippi river, and he had met, almost
every day, runners to secure business for St
Louis. An effort made also by Philadelphia
men to secure the trade of the upper Mississippi,
| without breaking bulk in Chicago. The people
of Davenport, Rock Island and Muscatine pro-
posed to subscribe 100000 to complete the
Western Union line to Milwaukee.
he said that the people along the road would
pay their share towards the construction of the
road so soon as Chicago should commence. I
Chicago subscribed $2vO, 900, the farmers woulC
subscribe 500, 900
MIR. Henry Sayres then offered the following
Resolpsa, That this meeting unanimously an,
! cordially approve of the object for which tbi
meeting assembled, in carrying out the proposed
Northern Railroad and that it is our opinion tina
it should be done at the earliest moment practi
cable and we would recommend tie business mel
: of Chicago to unite in takin stockg in the road
and use their influence in furthering its inter
, | ests.
| The resolution pre- allied.
: Mr.. Sayres moved that a committee of tire
merchants be appointed to secure subscriptions
Carried.
! The chair appointed Messrs. C. G. Wicker, {
N. Cady, and William B. Kay such committee.
The meeting then adjourned.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22
House, Sign
FOR SALE.

81 GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo. L.
LED Davenport's addition to the city OF MOE
Island. Price from 500 to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on tne t Inn.,S
we'll situated for gardening and residences
Terms half cash and balance on time .,d
10 Ara Known az the Cushing Tract, situa'es
On the Camden road, two miles from the cry o.
Rock I.l.nd and j. beautifully situated 10, I'M.
-. and 10 about a half mile from the :. MOE
R;v., water Power" Price, per acre, s4o' nan
..sb and the balance on time. o;,,
Also a number of lots in Davenport, Iowa .nS
and LeClars. and Farming Lands In iowa
AanIx 70 GEO. L. DAVENPORT,
mrka7dvu. Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22

SOMETHING NEw.-We call attention to
the advertisement OF the Duplex Elliptic or
double Spring Skirt. Though q recent in.
vention, it has become very popular, and is
rapidly obtaining the preference over other
kinds in use. The rods in it are composed
each of two delicate and well-tempered steel
springs. which are ingeniously braided to-
gesher edge TO edge. the lower rods heavier,
and having q double covering. This peculi-
arity of construction makes this skirt very
strong and durable, and also SO exceedingly
flexible that it rapidly adapts itself to the
form of the wsarer, and allows of any amount
Of doubling and crushing without injury to
its shape. These skirts are unquestionsbly
the lightest, most desirable. comfortable and
economical ever made These are advantag
es which ladies, who have experienced the
discomfort and inconvenience of single
springs, will duly appreoia.e.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22

ducsd 20 or 80 feet, which will make the sum
mis level Is to 20 miles in length.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
fSignedl JAnEe n. ALLAN.
VIM. p. WHIPPLR.
Sub. COMMITTEES
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22

About two miles below Amboy the chan.
mel of the river runs out and spreads over a
large extent of low. fat lands to and below
our point of crossing for feeder. and csnee-
quently large quant;ss of water is wasted by
evaporation and being absorbed in the earth,
and which may be saved by proper improve.
mont for the use Of the canal.
Your committee will further state that the
time has been been too short to admit a sur.
vey of the main line, but have no hesitsncy
in saying that the route is an easy one, for
the construction of Q canal. and that the SUN.
init north of Sheffield ia not nearly 40 formi.
dsble az has been supposed.
There ia a low sag of land three and hall
miles north of Sheffield. running east and
west in the direction we desire to construct
this canal, which 10 20 to 80 feet lower than
the land on either eide.
The best economy in the construction of q
canal will require that this summit b 70.