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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
RRnWHLnR,s GINS.

The Louisville Journal says that Con
gress has voted $4,000 guns for Brown
low to enable him to maintain his des
potism in Tennessee. For such an in
famous deed Congress deserves to be
dashed with the spiked tail Of Satan
Tennessees despot viii be sure to put
his p, 900 tools into the hands Of $4,000
Of the mos, blood thirsty creatures he
can end
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

H@~ A company is being organized in
New York for the purpose of establish
ing Turkish baths in that city, and ca
pable of accommodating from a thou.
sand to fifteen hundred bathers a day.
The Turkish bath is both great luxury
and healty subsection of ones person
to manipulation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
NEW FARMS.

The commissioner of the several land
Offices has received returns from the To-
cal office at Jackson, Miss, showing that
4s farms, comprising in the aggregate
1927 acres. were added to the productive
force Of that State in February last IN
der the act Of last session, providing for
homestead actual settlement in Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and
Georgia, the enterers being confined to
so acres each.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
srnNEWALL JACKSON.

Efforts are being made by the faculty
and alumni of the Virginia Military In
stitute to erect a memorial chapel to
commemorate the services of Stonewall
Jackson, and in memory Of Crutch6eld,
Patton and others Of the alumni, who
fell during the recent struggle. Agents
are now engaged in various portions Of
the country soliciting subscriptions for
this nurnose.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE NOON DISPATCHES
FROM MACON. GA.

MACON, Ga, March PA mass meet.
ing of the freedmen was held here last
night The speeches aud resolutions
we're Conservative. The latter returns
thanks to Congress for their emancipa-
ton and the right Of suffrage, and de-
clares that they cherish no better feel
ings toward their late masters. They
indorse the policy of Gen. Brown and
recommend that the people accept the
terms proposed by Congress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

b6- The evidence taken by the Judi
ciary Committee of the House, and sent
to the Senate, duplicating Doolittle and
Patterson in connection with brides from
Smy he, was regarded by the Senate as
farcical. The first motion was 10 return
the evidence to the House, but the ques.
ton of respect for that body finally in.
duced the Senate to refer the evidence
to the Judiciary Committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

Bds~ The Columbus Statesman says
1--WE placed on our subscription list,
yesterday, the name of the largest man
in Ohio, if not in the United States,
Noah Orr, of Maysville, Union county,
who measures six feet seven inches in his
stocking feet, and weighs about five
hundred pounds"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

na- Advices from North Alabama
state that the inhabitants living dis.
lance from the railroads are in danger Of
starvation, and unless relief reaches
them, the whole range Of counties in the
Sand mountain region will be depopu-
lated, The recent foods destroyed over
three thousand bushels Of corn and a
large amount Of the food sent by relief
associations to the sufferers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

BAY Commissioner Newton, of the
Agricultural Department, has taken
steps to examine into the malignant
horse plague which is sweeping through
New Jersey. 1t is throat distemper,
without any cough, followed by rapid
prostrati9n, chils and death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

RAJ General Halleck has issued an
order that the Commissioners to Wash
ington from the Tycoon of Japan be
received at such military posts in his
division as they may be pleased to visit
with the honors due public ministers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

NO. There is bill before Congress
declaring it injurious to the United
States to allow monarchy to be estab-
lished in Canada, while at the same time
military despotism in the United States
is the pet measure in Congress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
FROM CHARLESTOWN

CHARLEsTowY, MASS, March 2S.-Two
of the negroes concerned in the attack
on the street cars yesterday were ar
rested and fiaed. They said they we're
melted to the misconduct, and were in
toxicated. All is now quiet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
FOREIGN.

LONDON, March PA dispatch from
the East states that the Servion Prince
is about to depart from Belgrade for
Constantinople on visit to the Sultan.
Accounts from Athens report no fight
ing in Gambia for two months.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

BsE- The New York World says But
Ter proposes that the pair of game-cocks
recently presented to General Lee be
made into fricasse for the benefit of
hungry Southerners. This is natural
suggestion from Buffers point of view.
He has always had cock in his eye.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

e6r A Washington date says that the
President has come to the determine
ton of appointing only Democrats to
fill vacancies in public offices, throwing
the responsibility of leaving the Offices
untitled upon the Senate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

B0T From official records, it appears
that 1874 wounded soldiers have been
furnished with artificial legs, 2,l34 with
arms, A with hands, and with feet, at
a cost to the United States of over $780,
000
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
H6g- A Wasbiprton dlspateh of IN

B@- A Washington dispatch Of the
25th, says; "A memorial was presented
in the House to-day from the working
men of Schuylkill county, Pa, who are
out of employment because of the pros
tration of industrial interests of the
nation, praying Congress to take early
action upon the tariff question"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
n6r we have a namnhlet which saws

nag We have pamphlet which says:
God is not once named in the Constitu-
ton" The Constitution was framed for
secular purposes, not religion. If the
people have God in their hearts, His
spirit will be in their laws.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

R@~ Sheridan is on the rampage in
New Orleans has removed Mayor Mon
roe, the Attorney General, and Judge
Abel. Those appointed in their places
are Radicals, of course So we 20.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

BaT The Boston Post says that SEN
ator Drake-from Missouri-did not
always use the Radical quack he now
INDUCES. Not many years ago he was
for driving the Lincoln hirelirgs out
of the State of Missouri"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

b9- A Washington dispatch dated
the 18th, to the Cincinnati Enquirr,
says: Senator Nye declared this after
noon that be was not in favor Of bringing
the Southern people back nOlens roleHs,
bat would rather furnish the propelling
power to drive them the sther way"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
s6r Considerable mystery is involved

la Considerable mystery is involved
as to the erection of the monument to
Aaron Burr, in the cemetery at Prince
ton, N. j. His dust lies elsewhere. 1t
is said by residents that the slab was
secretly brought to Princeton only a
few weeks since, and raised at midnight
by unknown hands.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

RAJ Vigilance committees are being
organized in many towns in Ohio, the
people deeming them necessary for pro-
lection against the robbers and swindlers
iufesting them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
FROM COLUMBUS.

COLUMBUS, ONO, March 2s.-In the
Senate last night a resolution, amending
the Constitution and giving the right of
suffrage to negroes, was passed by vote
of % against IL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, March 2S.-The Stats
teal Bureau puts down the value of the
cotton exported for six months ending
December 3lst. 1866. at S5l. l50.3l8.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

H6- 1t would seem that Gov. Peirpont,
of Virginia, pardons out all the negroes
Especially wenches) as fast as they are
sent to prison, for theft and other crimes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

b9-In Mansfield, Ohio, the "vigilsi .
Committee have persuaded all -
blacklegs to leave town, aud emigrl
has set in for Chicago al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

I6- An exchange thinks there mu
be some swindle in the bill making I
approp iation for the relief Of the Sol
since Forney approves it
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, March 2s.-After a two
days session the Royal Arch Chapter of
Masons voted last night to separate by
vote of 10 to 3.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

p6~ Beecher, the clerico-political
tumbler, says he has a vision of the
permanent peace and glory of the
United States" Very visionary, we
should say.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

D67- Wendell Phillips and Elk Govern.
or Horatio Seymour are announced to
speak together at Free Trade meeting
in New York in a few DAYS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

Ia A bill has been introduced
Wisconsin Legislature approprl in the
$4,000 for the relief Of the deS ID ating
citizens Of the South etiiute
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
FROM AUGUSTA.

AUGUSTA, GA, 2S-Gen. Sweeney,
the Post Commander, has issued an
order forbidding all elections until Gen.
Pope assumes command Of the District
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
FROM CANADA,

OTTAWA, March 2s.-Messrs. Gait and
Lorgin, the Confederate Commissioners,
have arrived.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

Ia The State Of Mississippi 81
revenue from dogs Of $4,000 seujoys
Dogs are taxed a fifty cents a b q year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

THURSDAY EVENING, March %, 1857, the
new and startling three-act play of the FE-
MALE DETECTIVE, with Lolita in five
different characters, and songs and dances.
To conclude with the Imaginable burletta of
JENNY. LIND. Jenny Leatherlungs, with
banjo solo, Lolita.
Tomorrow benefit of Lolita.
Lolita MATINEE on Saturday Afternoon.
Seats can be secured at the Ticket Office Of
the Opera House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

Last night but two of OUR LOTTAi
glorious bill
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS
GREENLAW OPERA HOUSE

R0BT. -McWADE,..-.-.Lessee and Manager.
q. W. RIDDELL"............"." Director.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-28

N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere. DR..
BERNHARDT will be able to remain here but
a short time only. 2l-46
The New York herald., 1867-03-13
SUPREME cpuSr-c,acuII-pARI 3.
The Case Of the ship J.. II. Chntmnn-ActioI
TO Recover $4,000 Damages.
Before Judge Sutherland.

The Case Of the ship J. #. characterization
TO Recover Si0lOOO Damages.
Before Judge Sutherland.
JOHN AIsias ct al cs james W. Eisvelri d al-Ths
sase which has already been reported In the HERALD.
ls concluded yesterday having occupied the attention
~ fnr i've days The action Is brought to re-
sesver the sum Of 900 damages. detention
Fspairs Of the ship J. r. Chatman which It is alleged
purchased by the plaintiffs from the defendants for
he sum OF In the year 1884, under the belief,
NOM statement made by the defendants that the vessel
was sound and In good condition. ON voyage from
ehis port to San Francisco and thence to the Chin
cha Islands and Antwerp, the vessel was obliged to
pat In ut Re Janeiro fer repairs aud also at Antwerp
st was then discovered that the ship was very badly
Worm eaten.
large number OF witnesses havo been examined In
ahs OF the trial. Of whom swors positively
ssha; while the vessel the 'ways undergoing re-
ps'rs they observed holes. while others
positively asserted that they could observe no such de-
3bcs Among the witnesses examined were shpbuiiders
and owners and inspectors of marine insurance CON-
Panes and their evidence many points was very con-
0ictng. r~
Tie Court after charging the Jury at great length,
setting forth the points Of law 10 the for their
eideraton, and reviewing inutcly all the details Of the
hydence elected in the case directed sealed verdict to
- returned this morning. For the plaintiffs, r. ID.
tSeuedict; for the defendants l. W. Stoughton.
The New York herald., 1867-03-13
TelEcRAPHlC MARKET REPORTS.

PniLApxlpuA, March l.
cano ssos 'rS sa Rsnn sns s ISs Ssss y
rond. ti; fcnnsylyanA Rsilroad. Js7s. Gold l3s.
shsse sna 90 SeG ,a,S rSrf q par coSn uli ddng
demand; sales 0oJ b6Is Northwestern at sla 90 a
ana whsa :, s.ss Il bushels pine sa =
2, 81 o.; Coffee drm at lsyc. Tor Rio. susar~saiI
sssi ssa'' nA'aaa At 's's'. "Ai'ss'sais' q eoa'I
.rs...s. Bosros March II
than last week. q which more than one-half cime |
Vest The quality L good and the market actis
nsas'a s g oT PrSss s qs ssi .0a os ss.ona ss,
and % boa $40 for third quality Mich cows and c
sheep sold out early at marked iyrnso Ia The pric
70 haf cent Per pound, owing ths falling or in \
Cotton steady, but quiet. saos IL sc for middl
last quo ed -Four steady Sn. in Give Wheat ua NM
siles Of rcd at 50 80 Tor choice. Whissey firm. Co
yellow at osc 81. Oa,s--AI qualities slightly !,
sales at sc. e5c. Provisions active and 6rner Nc
an & sas wSSssn Ss sIa ssslea ss fsn. l Saf =
oswroo, March,
Flour steady, with good demand eslsay for the
a y @1S sIapsa sp@s ass ss es Sse
while, and SIS for doubIe extra. Rye ncur--salea
as.a Gdsa pSs %Ssas s9@Ssfnss @ @
sips sna. At ~ Co. @d ' s oashsIs s. No r. a. Cor
sevc coss ms'ers syGm los
slssa 81 ~ for o. pound sacks. MA feed frm al
freishs--flcar to boston. S0s 70 New York, zoe
bany DC s -14i4lsN
Flour unchanged. with good demand; saes 400
M IS sGs ss Ps@ es double ssa RI Rye s'
y 5Ssswhsa, s ouS h nnsaaagsa g w Sfera.e sS dcms
wasses cSp a. =, so Corn aliei nj 81 10 4 81 u \
Indiana ara iisnois. Uats barley, rye and peas
srs sna and nass sassS q sS psr a.
ss sSS d ssay s Snow % L ans 2 SeM
CrcrsvArs March ,d
au Il &C. q sso% soss g. 81 ui Sis sas
lair I, demand, bat az marfs. is Without decIdedI
news from New Orlcanf regarding rcccpts, and lroI
pool, dispeel the lpecufitve fcei os noticed NJ
in good denand, aud there l. better feeling ia lie
srles St S,0 SVen si,v os ssrsd q Il saopolae
sides, Tic. Tor clear sides. BsconIhe feeling isl
aud The demand iflllng or; les OF l00 hhds shot
f. :ts 's ssssaass ssss l oSrs s'fs iss r. liz clear
steady E: sc g ss a Esss n e. c sc Spysr x seed
81 90. Sugar duh at lkc q i5c COME declined Il
25c for good TO choice. Gold 1917. Exchange stead
buying. Money market quiet but steady at y ALL
for good paper.
Tobacco irln and unchanged. Cotton hcavy MI
wheat firm and unchanged Corn closed sdyssncnvi
. 81 90. Oats heavy at "a a 81 0s Pr,v,siors Arm
changed. Lard 1rm at ii9sc. lSc Whiskey dull
Nrw OeLxASs March n
i. Cotton; --Sales 70 day, $500 blloa, the marked
nnrmer. low madaIlng zs,dc: 2ec;; receipts tod
.es closed quiet Flour closed lrm, with an sdyaI
dency; sales OF superhnc Az $i1 @ll 2s Corn ~ y
Mess PORK weak and declined 80 Lard ouiet ma
l2.4c = l4c retail. Cold, 81 rs. Exchange on l.ol
Cotton 10 heavy no sslssj prices are nonlnaS
The New York herald., 1867-03-13
Verdict for Railroad Negligence Q
KsR.ge COURT.

Aciisu for Assault and Battery Against nm
i Aldcrman-He is Cast iu the sum Of $500.
Before Judge Hearn and Jury.
Peter Dnlan james 0Brien--Plantif o Is in the
nquoT trade and member OF tho Liquor Dealers Asso
citation Defendant is one Of the Board Of Aldermen
me action brought to recover $500 damages for
alleged assault and battery The circumstances as
goows.on the 18th of December Inst plaintiff went TO
Ahe Office OF the Clerk OF the Board Of Aldermen TO
one OF the members when, he alleges, defendant
without having received any provocaton cause, VIC
Aenty struck him. cutting plaintiffs head and face Tho
defendant AYERS that the plaintiff came to bis Office and
ensuited him, whercupon defendant ordered him TO
3savc. The plaintiff defendant says, declined, who're
Apon the defendant he cl>ns he had lawful right
10 do, attempted to eject Dolan from the Office While
ahis seattle going forward defendant asserts that
Dolan struck him. and that 10 removing the plaintiff he
IN part OF the defendant that no person had right
% 20 behind the Rulings in the olcc this
hon occurred except members Of the Board OF Alder
men, that the room the place where tho members
eyansaced their private business that therefore,
she defendant perfectly Justified In attempting to
semoyc the plaintiff The defendant, who put upon
Ahe stand, deposcd that the apartment in question
seed BY the members for the transaction Of private
nes The evidence having closed both Sides counsel
xor the defendant asked judge Hean TO charg the jury
fhaf as The Office was private one, the deiendan.
justified in removing the plaintiff from H. Judge
declined 10 do that He held that the room was used
eor public purposes and that the plaintiff was therefore
Eenoetly justified IN gong there lawful business
xhe jury alter short consultation returned into
With verdict for the plaintiff for $500
The New York herald., 1867-03-13
LONG IsLAND INTELLIGENCE.

SuEroLK COUNTY CouEr.--The lis. Of Grand Jurors to
n County Cour. and Court Of Sessions has been
drawn to serve on tho 18th OF March.
THy FREEpnES- "A committee of gentlemen has been
appointed TO solicit subscriptions In Sag Harbor for the
beneat Of the freedmen.
WHALING PoE1.-sag Harbor is the only whaling port
in this State Tho imporiat!ons during tho past year
$40 barrels OF whale oil $40 barrels OF sperm OIL
and !, 500 pounds OF whaebone.
FRE.-The horse Of John Geaves AT Frankiinville,
was burned TO the ground on Monday night Most Of the
furniture was saved with but slight damage Loss about
$500
WHARF OFrIcyrs EIycrED.-At the annual meeting Of
the Sag Harbor Wharf Company n. p Howell elected
The former gonom n, Together With VIM. II. Slcight
and b. D. S!eight, were elected Trustees.
DEDICATION. The Methodist Episcopal church at Fos-
ters Meadow having been enar sed and rebuilt, will be
dedicated Thursday, March TO- Rev. Mr Porter d. D.
Will deliver the dedcalo.y sermon.
ArForSrMrSrs.-sr o. s. Denton, OF Rockville
Centre and superintendent OF the Life Saving Stations
the Of Long Island has been ap pointed Notary
Public by Governor Fcnton.
Rev. Augustus Dobson Of the Presbyterian church,
OF East Morches has been appointed chaplain Of the
Sixteenth regiment
Accrsrp BURGLARY. -one Thomas Curran IL accused
OF breaking into tho hotel of Robt spurge Conmac
few nights since. warrant has been issued for his
arrest
AccipEST on rHR East NEW yonx AND JAMAICA RaIr.
RoAD.-Oa Thursday afternoon while tho steam cars
orsc attached to ono Of tic horse cars became fright.
ened and 60, the track directly front OF the
locomotive The engine struck the animal ia the side
tearing the oniras completely from his body and kill
ing him instantly.
Near jamaica there resides coorcd woman one hun
drcc and Six years Of age From extreme her skull
bas become soencd that her head appears be but
mass Of pulp.
FirE.-on Saturday evening" an old house on the
wess slJe Of Fatcnogue pond, owned by Jared Green,
Esq, was, with lie contents, entirely consumed How
the ire rgnated Is not known SO rnpid was tho pro-
sess q .le flames that The inmates barely escaped with
loaded gun which the q, . had reached. E7fIi
THFrrs-The premises or Mr. Royal Ball, In the cast
crn part Q! the village OF Jamaica, entered Thurs
day hight and several lne white turkeys stolen.
number OF shoycls and axes belong nr 10 the south
Side Railroad Company were stolen few nights since
Early sunday morning the store of William berger
al Astoria was entered " burglars and robbed Of fancy
goods, silks, musns aud iaunels, valued at 1900 An
entrance was Elected by breaking panel in tho door,
The New York herald., 1867-03-13
INTELLIGENCE.

MEETING OF TUE CoMsnTrEE ON HuHwAys AND BRIDGES
BOARD or TRrsTEEs, MoRRIsAS adjourned meet
ing Of the Committee on Highways and Bridges Board
of Trustees, Morrisana, hold At tho Town Hail. on
Monday evening" for the purpose Of hearing statements
against the proposed opening OF William street. large
number OF the Tcmonstrans property owners and hers
appeared ard testified that II the proposition car.
ried out II would only entail heavy expense the
taxpayers without resulting in material advantage
to them or tho citizens generally Tho petition ito
open and cStend' was therefore Withdrawn.
MoRMsAEIA FIRE DEPARTxSSr On Monday evening a
meeting Of the Mosania Fire Commissioners took place
at the house OF Hose Company No. 2, Fifth street. The
proceedings prln cipay consisted in the organization OF
Engine Company No. 9, Of Hghbrldgevillo ani the
expn sion ri two members, from Hose Company No
OF Norrisana, the other from Engine Company No. A.
OF Mclrose The newly organized company musters
twenty-sx mon and the foreman, Colonel J. j. Mooney
Of Highbridgeville
SERIOUS AccIDESr.-0n Monday forenoon young man
named John Corbett while removing some butter from
the ground floor to the cellar OF Mr. Ca grocery store
Washington avenue Morrsania lost bis balance and fell
down tho steps, sustaining serious fracture OF the
skull. He quickly attended BY q surgeon and sub
scquenty removed TO his residence in Woodstock The
truth Of the old adage that roublcs como aonep
Is fully exempllled in this case A few weeks since
Corbets sister narrowly escaped being instantly killed
through having been struck by the cowcacher Of OF
tho New Haven up trains while sho was crossing tho
railroad track at tho Morrisana depot from the effects
OF which she is not yet recovered.