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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-26
THE NEWS.

In accordance with recommendations OF a
special committee. the General Assembly Of
the Presbyterian Church in the United States
yesterday postponed the question Of union
with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
until the meeting at Baltimore in May, 1865.
The representatives from the Kentucky Synod
were admit ed.
The Louisiana Radical convention met on
Monday, aud organized by electing Judge S.
Talliaferro President, and two negroes, one
for Secretary and the her Sergeant-at-Arms.
Righty-fve members were present
In the Senate a resolution was adopted
exempting from the wool tariff articles actually
for the importers, and authorizing the secre-
tarv of the Treasury to refund overpaid
duties.
A resolution was laid over and ordered to be
printed, directing that almoneys derived from
the sale of cotton or abandoned property be
paid into the Treasury.
A resolution was adopted instructing the
Military Committee 10 inquire into the expe-
diency Of reducing the military force Of the
United States.
The Committee announced the election OF
the following chsirmen Of com nittees:
Mr.. Dawes, as Chairman of the Committee
on W Us aad Means Mr.. scheDck, Of Ohio.
on Banking and Currency; Mr.. Pomeroy. on
Appropriations; Stearnes, on Claims Bing-
ham, on Commerce; Washburne. on Pablo
Lands; Julian, on Postofiice; Farnsworth' on
the District Of Columbia Ingersoll. on the
Judiciary; Wilson. OF Iowa. on Public Expen-
ditures; Hurlbut. of New York, on Military |
Affairs; Garfield, on Naval Affairs; Pike, on |
Foreign Affairs,
At two o'clock Mr.. Boutwell, presented the
majority report of the Judiciary Committee
recommending the impeachment of the Presi-
dent. It is signed by Messrs. Boutwell,,
Thomas, illams, Lawrence and Churchill
Chief Justice Chase did not arrive, and con-
sequently the trial of Mr.. Davis was not COM
mencei. Among the witnesses summoned for
the Government are Generals Magruder and
Malone, and Hickman, of South Carolina.
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NATIONAL BANKS.

Il would be difficult to name propo-
sition more evidently in the interest of a
tax paying people than the overthrow OF
the present system of National Banks,
which adds the burden of millions to
taxes direct and indirect, already too
heavy to be borne. Business of all other
kinds must languish when few are so
pampered for the oppression of the many.
Every poor laborer in the country is to-
day paying his hundred dollars year,
in high prices for food and clothing, to
keep up the iniquitous and rotten system.
We are glad to see the country is begin
ming to wake up to the magnitude Of the
evil; and as exactly to our present
purpose, we suhjoin the following truthful
exhibit from the Pittsburg Post: "a
capitalist takes one hundred thousand
dollars in greenbacks TO the Treasury
at Washington. National bonds to that
amount are issued to him, and also ninety
thousand dollars in National Bank cur
rency, engraved and printed at the ex-
pense Of the Government He leaves the
bonds in the Treasury as security for the
redemption Of the National Bank notes,
which, owing to this security, are as
good as greenbscks, and returns home
with as much money as he took with him
TO Washington, lacking ten thousand
dollars, which is the whole amount that
he has invested in reality in bonds. On
this small investment, made in green
backs, the government pays him an
annual interest of six thousand dollars
in gold. His ninety thousand dollars
received from the Treasury in National
Bank notes he loans from his National
Bank at an interest from nine to fifteen
per cent This, with his gold interest,
which is worth from eight to ten thousand
dollars in greenbacks, gives him an
annual interest of about twenty per
cent on his original investment of one
hundred thousand dollars.
HSuch is our National Bank system. To
sustain it. the people are taxed some
twenty. Eve millions to pay the interest
on the bonds thus lodged in the Treasury
BY these Banks. By it, a Gordon Of
banks is established with an aggregate
capital Of three hundred millions in
government bonds on which no taxes are
levied. Gen. jackson thought a com
bined banking capital Of thirty-fve mill
lions, dangerous to liberty. Bat in this
National Bank system, we have a COM
bined uutaxed capital Of three hundred
millions. drawing profits from the peo-
pie through direct taxation, exaciing
high interest on It's loans, raising the
cost Of living BY It's currency, and WELD.
ing 40 unseen political power almost
irresistible 10 lie force. Was ever
scheme more urjusi, more oppressive, OF
more calculated 70 make the rich richer,
and the poor poorer Should no; such q
nonsfrous and unnecessary monopoly be
suppressed l. there a valid reason
vhy the interest thus unjusily paid tc
this combination should not be stopped
and their circulation superseded :,
ErseubaekL"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-26

NASHVILLE, November 22.-The House
resolution requesting an order for an
election for an additional Congressman,
was rejected in the Senate.
The bill appropriating $3.50, 900 for
sundry railroads, passed second read
ing by Is to 2. By the same vote the
bill in lieu Of House bill to reduce the
salaries Of military officers, was adopted.
Mr.. Casey stated the Secretary Of State
had received $4,000 to $4,000 as per-
quisites, besides salary.
A bill to provide for redemption Of
bona fde issues of the Bank of Tennes-
see, was introduced. The opinion was
expressed that some actioR was neces-
sary, and that if the decision Of the
Supreme Court should be in favor OF
these notes being receivable for taxes
the bonds Of the State would 60 below
twenty-five cents. The Governor and
Mr. Hamilton believed the Supreme
Court would 80 decide. A young Single
tary said these notes we're in the hands
Of disloysl brokers aud bankers The
bill was referred to Joint Committee.
Another individual, from Greene
county, who was White by name, offered
a resolution calling on Congress for
con6scation enough TO pay the war debt
and indemnify loyal citizens. A Doughty
individual offered a bill to appropriate
ssOO,O0e TO construct the Knoxville and
Nashville railroad Resolution TO
authorize Ire Governor to borrow $780,
900 20 pay interest on the State debt
due January /. The State was indebted
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FOREIGN.

PARIS, November Is, pm -The En-
perors of Russia and Austria have form
ally signiied their intention of partici.
pating in the proposed conference for
the settlement of the Roman question, as
suggested by Napoleon; as have also
nearly all the smaller powers of Europe
The course that Prussia may pursue in
the matter is not officially known, but it
is believed she will send representatives..
The note recently sent from Great
Britain on the subject is accepted here
as mere formal objection. The Pope
is known to oppose in advance any ac-
ton of the Conference which includes
the rights he now enjoys, and particu-
larly any plan divesting him Of the tenn
poral power.
LONDON, November % - Evening
Dispatches have been received which
state that the illness of Gen. Garibaldi
was caused by the harsh treatment of
him by the Italian prison officials, who
took that course with view OF driving
him to the United States or out of the
country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-26
CONGRESS-.

NEw YoRk, November 20 During
yesterdays House proceedings, under
the call of States, bills to amend the
national currency, pledging the faith Of
the country to pay the 5-2O's in coin, tC
repeal the tax on cotton, to fix the value
of legal tender notes, and in reference to
the annexation of Mexico, were all
referred.
Under the same call, Butler, of Massa-
chusetts, introduced bill providing for
the payment of portion of the national
debt in lawful money of the United
States, which was referred.
Robinson's resolution for impeachment
of Minister Adams was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The reading of the report on impeach-
ment was commenced, but, on motion,
was dispensed with, and only the con-
clusion read. 1t declares Andrew
johnson guilty of high crimes and mis-
demeanors, and subjected resolution
for his impeachment. The minority
report was also submitted by four dis
senting members of the committee. The
consideration of the whole subject was
postponed until Wednesday, Deem
Der A.
A bill was introduced declaring the
effect of impeachment of any civil officer
of the Government, under the suspension
of the rules
A resolution forbidding the further
purchase of territory was adopted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-26

for interest then due 100000, not more
than 100000 Of which is expected as
forthcoming from the banks. The East
Tennessee Marble Company bill passed,
with grant of ten thousand acres,
instead Of one hundred thousand, asked
for.
SATURDAY, November 2s.-The bill
making railroad appropriations passed
on its Gual reading, by II to 2.
No session Of the House.
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CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, November 26.-It is re-
ported that an election riot took place
Sunday night at Rockville, on Wodmal-
Ian Island, and number of whites and
blacks are said to be killed. No GER
lainty for the information has been re-
ceivCd, but detachment Of troops were
sent TO the island yesterday morning
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-26

stanoe occurred Ia Cincinnati, highly
illustrative Of this fact While the
Commission was in session, johnson
passed one night at the Burnet House,
on his way 10 Washington. The night OF
his arrival be was serenaded, and in his
speech responding to the compliment
he INDUCED in a bitter denunciation OF
traitors. The crowd gave the attack sig.
nifcance by crying out bueuN
"Buelll |" and johnson assented. The
little gamecoek Of Shiloh stood with
arms folded at his window, in q group OF
friends, listening TO this pleasant little
drama. The next morning Governor
Andrew johnson entered the dining
hall for breakfast, and seated
himself half way down. with his
back to the wall, facing the guests
who were breakfasting. In few
minutes, and before Andrew could
be served, Gen. Buell. made his appear.
ance, marching into the hall in full
regimentals, with his sword clanklng at
his heels, TO show that he was not under
arrest, and followed by two aids, he
paused for moment as he laid down his
hat and gloves. The air seemed heavy
in an instant with tidings of a coming
scene. The play OF knife aud fork was
suspended, and the very walters stopped |
their busy attentions. Eyes turned un'
easily from the General TO the Governor.
To one who has seen Buell under any |
circumstances it is unnecessary to say |
that his presence is impressive. Rather
under the middle size as TO hight, he IS
erect and exceedingly well proportloned,
while his squaroly cut, handsome face rs
lit up by a pair of eyes seldom given
to a human being but for command, and
as those eyes fell on johnson thrill ran
through the assembly. With an exceed.
ingly unpleasant Scowl, the General
stalked the half length of the dining
room to where johnson sat, and, pausing
within FIVE feet of him, gazed indig-
nantly in his face. A flush as Of heat
3 chtning passed over Andrew $ eonnte.
nance, aud his eyes fell on his plste.
Johnson is not capable Of much express
hon in his heavy face, but there was no
installing the pitiable, cowed look that
anne up then. After a pause of a
minute, General Buell. picked up his
hair, and bringing it down with bang,
hat made johnson jump, sat down and
DOLLY ordered his breakfast johnson
ncontinently finished his.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Latest to Noon To-day.
NEW YORK.
Gold and Cotton ReportS.

Special to the PuBLic LEDeER.l
Nav York, November 20, 1915 pm
Gold opened at 1895; at IL am. wa
1898, and is now 1893
Cotton dull aud prices unchanged.
Exchanged has declined-9l@9l.
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NEW ADVERTISE M ENTs
CONSERVATIVES VOTERS
or THE-
I'll H TIL w ARD!

earrcstiv call on Won once nnre 10 meet m
WEDNESDAY EVENING, ut o'clock. at
the Criminal Court Room. on Second street.
Our object is to form n Club, and to prepare
man of the Bluff City, and hurl back Radical
ism and their black allies Conservatives. don't
fail to come forward, as matters of great i'm
portance will he discuss ed.
We would also remn all voters TO register
at MARSH WARMERS Boot and Shoe Store.
on Beal street, as this is The last week. The
election comes of on tho % of January, 1858.
You must be registered thirty days before the
election, or you cannot vote. Dent fail to at
tend. Como one Come all
j. p. ToBIN. President.
DANIEL HANLlsY, Secretary. 70
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RACES! RACES! RACES
Memphis Association Course

VNHERE WILL BE THREE DAYS TR0T-
L TING RACES at this Course, commencing
on THURSDAY, 18TH INST.
FIRST DAY:
First Race, Purse $3.50, will be mile heats,
three in FIVE. to harness, free for all horses,
trotting.
Second Race, Purse 800, for pacing horses,
mile heats, free for all horses.
SECOND DAY:
First Race. Purse $50, two mile heats, to
wagon, free for all horses.
Second Race. Purse. 800, for trotting horses
owned in Shelby county. mile heats, three in
FIVE, to harness.
THIRD DAY:
First Race, Purse $3.50, mile heats. three in
FIVE for all beaten horses, trotting.
Second Race, Purse 800. nile heats, fer all
trotting horses that have not trotted inside OF
2:i5 in public.
Three or more to fill each race. Entrance
ten per centum entries to close on Monday
evening, at seven o'clock, at tn Gs yoso House.
Pools will also be sold at tho Gayoso House, at
"% 7s.f P1'' ''''" +. GIBSON. eecre'arv.
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ALBANY.

Albany, November 26.-In the Con
stitutional Convention yesterday a reso'
luton was introduced, but laid over
under the rules, providing for the
removal Of the Convention from Albany
to New York City, after the FIRST of Jan
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AdministratOr's Notice.

A sADMINIsTRATOR OF TUE ESTATE
"a Of B. B. Gilbert. deceased. Il alone have
authority 20 wind up, or transact any business
appcrtaininE e said estate. or connected with
the frm Of Gilbert. Harris A Co.. the same
the 18th Of September last. All pcrsons hold
inE claims AGAINST The said firm. = against e
seuarats estate Of b. b. Gilbert. wil~prese1t
said arm. or 3 the saif separate efiafe 81 b
Gilbert viii please come forward and make
payment.
Oncs. 30 Front street.
j. M. GILBERT. IA.
Administrator Of the estate q B. B. 6i.hsFt,
dcce1rcd.
Memphis, November -. 1857. u-3
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Ea- By shutting negroes out of Office
the pale faces, who came here to instruct
them, are able to obtain the Offices Of
the Southern States, through their enfran.
chsement and their votes. What nice
plan for giving governments to unscru-
pulous place hunters, and retaining
Offices which never could have been
reached by worth and patriotism. Look
TO the elections for reconstruction, and
it will be seen that not one in ten of
the votes cast is by white men. And it
cannot be said to be the fault
of the whites, because it was evil
dent their votes could avail them
nothing against the Radical manipula-
tons, oath bound leagues, fraud and
violence. So we have ten States African
lied against the will of the majority of
citizens of the American Union; all for
the purpose Of sustaining party which
has determined to rule and reap the
spoils or ruin. And this is free gov
eminent, a republic, a glorious Union
that which our fathers won and gave us
in charge to preserve intact, transmitted
at the cost Of billions aud lives innumer-
able, in the greatest of the wars of man
kind What q wonderful nation we have
come to be- Constitutions are now of
no use to US, because we can do so much
better by stepping outside. Let him be
denounced as a traitor who talks OF
constitutions after this. We have found
a philosophers stone which turns igno-
rance into wisdom, and puts fools and
rogues into the places of wise men. tits
true all this is usurpation, and the white
people who have the legal right to do so,
have not called conventions in order to
give capable men the rule, aud to set
aside what is wholly illegal and void in
the proceedings for reconstruction.
But why attempt any change when we
have an African elysum and are able to
make so much of some of our meanest
men. The elevated and noble need no
promotion. You Americans, Irish and
Germans must give place to the Yankees
and negroes who need to be elevated.
B6T The Richmond Dispatch men
tons the arrival Of Mr. Davis at Rich
mond, on the 23d, to attend his trial at
that place. He came with only one COM
pauion, and bis arrival being unexpected,
was recognized by but few before reach
ing his quarters at Judge 0uld's resi-
dence. Since his release on bail his
health and appearance have much i'm
proved, and he is in fine spirits, talking
cheerfully. The Dispatch states that
the rumors as to the plans Of his counsel
for conducting his defense are all unau-
thorized and sensational, not having
been confded to any but Mr.. Davis him
qalf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-26
Executors Sale
The Homestead Tract of Land,
Near the City of Memphis,
Belonging to the Late JOHN POPE, Esq.
Executors Sale

DY DIRECTION OF THE WILL OF THE
ID late John Pope, deceased, we will sell at
public sale 70 the HIGHEST bidder,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-01

A WORD TO CoNvALEscENTs.-E Especial
care should be.giyen tothe diet, take light
food and but little at time. Great care
should be taken not to take anything indi-
gestible into the stomach - s~---
3 Many persons when recovering from few
ers have craving appetires, and not unfre-
quently, through the over attentions of the
nurse, mix together in the stomach the most
incopgruous articles of food !; others, again,
recovering from disease. have no appetite at
all, and need some gentle tonic or stimulant
to assist the internal organs of the body to
perform their regular functions. To such
we say, procure Roback's Stomach Bitters.
Commence with small quantity in sugar
and water, and as the strength returns, in
crease the dose. and continue them until all
symptoms of debility have disappeared.
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7 FLOUR City y-made Xxx spring. from No. n wheat
$l2 (09l2 so; do dofrom No. 2whest. 81 '509l20O
country-made sprng Sl1 OO@l1, ,s5; Xxx red winter
"A 0e9lS CO. XA4X white winter $iS O09l6 so.
at q IS; car No. il do at 81 co. caroNO. 3 rcd
winter at 81 so. t.,ffs-, s,ffz.,t,,..i, n F,-4
gQRN-NeE sheIled held at 81 ssc. -. -
'OATS-Dull. Sales cars No. i State at z9c,
RYE-ls very quiet and nenihal. i3a6% !i]Od
n BARLEY 5Quietand nominsl. l.Jlss ( bnA
PORK s lies Nor;1 city4paeked mess at 5000;
EARD-City rendered at 13c IN tierces; IS1fcin
6rkins; country rem cred held aE19c.g 9TEis V9f
InGSMOKEB CMEAES-Sales 1000 .bs Sugar-cured
bans at l5c; 500 lbs shoulders lie; dried beef at
2Oc; breakfast baon &c.. 7s7s 7I7Ia
NESS BEEr-F Firm. No. city packed $l7l 90;
extra 1TTfs mess sls;S2.II1Ea s.ol2 ,o gGiIIgms
Sic: far, to good grades dull 24926c.
.OREESE-Is rather quiet but steady at 129l6c
for common to choice dairy and factory, in round
| 1613@Hc. 80. ,,., 4, III -
EGGS-Du1 and neminal 1T 90s.j ylb9iE7in
/ sHIGHWINES-aDull and steady at 81 IS. tax paid;
1 25c in bond Dutt9d YttlIii5fElEi 2EliaR9gz
| ALCOHOL AID SPIRlTS-Steady,.,A Alcohol, 90
per cent. a 1904 As Cologne Spirits, go per cent,
= IS; Neutral PF56f Spirits g Ls@g g,
| PETROLEUMAInactfve. Refined free, car lots,
| nominal, at 43044c; ina small way, 1885,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-01
FROM BALTIMORE.
Radical Love FeasL-COIumbuS Della
mo i'm Favor of Negro Suffrage.

Radical Love EeasL-COIumbuS Della
mo i'm Favor of Negro Suffrage.
EBALTfMoRE, Feb. :2S.-The Radical State
Convention met yesterday. 1t was numer-
ously attended, Dr. Qhr, of Allegheny
county, presided. Strong resolutions were
adopted as a platform for the party in the
State. Universal manhood suffrage was
proclaimed, and the Conservatives of the
State were threatened with Congressional
interference if the plan Of calling a State
Senatorial Convention is carried out except
on the broad platform of universal suf-
frage. - 90 - - b., - II = "a
ing at the same place last night. The house
was crowded. Speeches were made by Hon.
Horace Maynard, of Tennessee, Hon. CO.
lnmbus Delano, of Ohio, and others, all in
favor of negro suffrage. The President
was denounced and the course of Congress
commended 6GE al 1n sbJS lfaa
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-01
FROM TORONTO.
The Huron and ontario Ship Cana

ToRoNTo, Feb. 2s.-At crowded meeting
last evening to consider the Huron and On
tario ship canal scheme, the following reso-
luton was adopted '-..s lI
RESOLVED, That this meeting is of opin-
ion the proposed canal is the most impor-
tant project ever presented to the Canadian
people. Tt is the duty and interest of every
one to aid and assist the enterprise. .t
The President stated it was the intention
to ask the Legislature for free grant of
ten million acres of public lands, and NUM-
cipal aid will be asked from Toronto. to the
extent of five hundred Thousand dollars.
The resolution in favor of the canal was car
ried by large majority. .aiit
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-01

The GREAT WEsT.-Homes of the sturdy
farmers who look about them over the
broad prairies, and see for miles their lands
and granaries, are often rendered desolate
by the death of a beloved child from the
ravages of the deadly Group. Goes Cough
Balsam never fails to cure it, and also the
best remedy in the world for Colds, Coughs,
and all throat and lung diseases.
Goes Dyspepsia Cure is the only remedy
known that is certain to cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, and in fact all disorders pro-
ceeding from the stomach and bowels.
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r1Nrrrn. srArEs HorEI.

W.SDynes, Lebanon: II House and lady. Pitts
burgh, Pa; Nj alker. Philade 'phia: j W Flem-
ing. Boston. Mass: j o Payne, New York State, Eli
Ruff, DaFke county -; A 2 Knipiar. city: = a
Winches. er; r Hair, Lockbourne; Phil Prentice.
Walnut Creek y " Flanders and wife, Harrison g.
vile; J Dickert, Genoa; l. Highly and wife Sc
dslis No.; " n Patterson. Parkersbqrg Pa: Nelson
Halter. GiTcleviIle; c Martin. dos Z BoPe. Bu-
JW Patterson, HiiIsboro. o: J1B Gray. 1ndiaoa;. \
Engle, Indiana; Strader. sqoShadeviIle. y:
vile; Miss Winter W estervi!le; Cook. Galena.
Q; u ID Cook Galena, ~; B Kenick. HARRISBURG:
cIeville; Benton and lady, Circleville; ] Mark
wafd, Mansfeld:J NJ Bund; Indianapolis; 8 NJ Rein,
Cincinuatis Ed ward Graf gCincih uati Crunison,
Eries Francis RosemAn, New York. Charles Doc
little. Cleveland; Mr. w atson, Cleveland: j C;Alex-
ander- In ware. ri q GiIhert--( (Jarroi
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-03-01

COMPLIMENTARY. BAI.L.1-One of the most
social, enjoyable balls of the season, was
the complimentary ball given to. S.. lS.
Pinney. teacher of dancing, by his friends
and pupils at Ambos. Hail, last night. It
was splendid affair, and collected a large
delegation of the beauty yandrespeetability
Of the city The supper was served by
-Lindeman s. Co.. in that style for which
they have become ifamouss as caterers
The dancing was continued until a late, or
rather an early. hour, and the affair was a
source Of pleasure to all participating. ll3