Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-22
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M1u~IGHT DISPATCHES

WASHINGTON, Jahuniy 49,
States have adopted the constitutional
Amendment
The Commissioner of Agriculture has
received letters from San Antonio
Texas, stating there was terrible snow
storm aud heavy cold weather on New
Years day. Over one thousand sheep
persisted from cold in the neighborhood'
general order discontinues the AS
sistant Judge Advocate Generals Office
established at Louisville in 1864; Gen.
Dunn, presiding, reports here Tor duty
The Internal Revenue receipts to-day
amounted to nearly million.
The President, in response to q call
from the House, submitted mass oil
papers relative to St. Leger Greenfield
convicted of conspiring for the release
ofprisoners at Camp Douglas and Camp
Chase, and who was sentenced to DEATH
the documents showing that the Presi-
dent approved the findings but was IN
auenced by the recommendations OF the
court. and the sentence committed to
IMPRISONMENT for life at Dry Tortugas.
NEW YORK, January 2l.-The posts
of New Orleans, Dry Tortugas and Key
West have been constituted separate
Department, with headquarters at Key
West.
The Bremen ship Mabel, with $50
bales of cotton, was burned in Mobile
Bay. an
The steamer Tuscaloosa, with 600
bales of cotton on board, was burned In
the Black Warrior river. Three negroes
were lost
Nathaniel P. Willis died to-day.
The steamer Aleppo has arrived.
CINCINNATI, January 2l,-The meet
inc of the Western Press Association
notified for tomorrow is postponed. The
Directors meet at Cleveland next Thurs
day.
FRANKFORT, KY, January 2l.-Two
ballots were had to-day, the last resulting
as follows: Powell, 80; Harding, AZ;
Brisbon (RadicaD, 3S.
Carrot Davis by letter withdrew from
the contest, in order that Kentucky
might speedily be represented.
CHICAGO, January 2l.-The Crosby
Opera House was drawn to-day by Harry
Meyer, saloon-keeper, at l6S Ran
dolph street, Chicago.
PARIS, January 2l.-All the members
ofthe Cabinet rendered their designations
to-day; but six of them were not ac-
copted. The resignation of M. Fould
was among those which were accepted
M. Rouher remains in the Cabinet at
present, and will preside over the FL
nance and State Departments. -
will take charge of the Naval, and La
yaauette of the Agricultural Depart
ments. The rest of the Cabinet un-
changed.
LONDON, January 2l.-lt is said that
there is much excitement in Paris over
the changes in the Imperial Cabinet, and
it is thought they indicate more marked
policy on the part of the Emperor.
The French press applauds the reforms
made by Napoleon.
1t is said Earl Derby has concluded
not to present the Government reform
bill to Parliament.
Sr. LOUIS, January 2l.-The steamer
Mexico, lying at the arsenal, was burned
last night Another fire burned the
Canton saloon and other buildings. Loss
$4,000.
PARIS, January 2l.-It is stated, in
official circles, that the powers of the
Senate will be increased.
A majority of the journals Of this city,
in their editorials upon the subject, de-
clare the reforms commenced by the
Emperor very liberal
A rumor is current here that an order
has been issued which relieves Marshal
Bazaine of his high powers in Mexico.
LIVERPOOL, January 81. Cotton to day
shows declining tendency. The mar
ket is dull, and the sales to-day amount
to 5000 bales middling uplands at lid.
LONDON, January 2l.-COnsols, 9Os;
6ve-twenties, 72s
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 2l.-Navigation is
suspended.
The railroads, generally, are not run
ming, and refusing freight
The people by a small vote, and about
400 majority, granted the credit of the
city for one million Of dollars, for the
extension of the Lebanon Branch rail-
road towards Knoxville, to the State
line.
LOUISVILLE, Jan, 81, pm Trains
are running regularly between here and
indianapolis.
Most of the Northern railroads have
resumed their connections.
Galveston, January 2l.-Gen. Kid
doc and staff returned from an extensive
tour through the State. They represent
that the negroes everywhere are con-
tracing and going to work, preparing
for next years crop. There are not Ia
borers enough to till the land.
NEw ORLEANS, January 2l.-Tht
,,oo,ber ia cloudy and cold. Bushes.