Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-29
BY TElEGRAPII,
THE NOON DISPATCHES
COTTON AND GELD QUOTATIONS

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General was requested to report the
amount necessary to be paid to contrac-
tors in Tennessee for the performance OF
contracts up to January s, 1861.
Stevens reconstruction bill was up to-
day. Julian was in favor of the terrific.
rial theory and keeping rebel States from
representation in Congress for an in
definite period. Stevens modified his
bill, canceling the sixth section, which
provides that any State abrogating pro-
visions of the bill should forfeit its rep
resentation.
Stevens asked Bingham to withdraw
his motion to refer the bill, as reference
would kill it. A sharp colloquy ensued
between Bingham and Stevens, the
Speaker saying Stevens remarks were
out of order. The bill was referred, sS
against 65, the Democrats all voting
afiirmaiively.
LONDON, January 29.-It is reported
that the Greek hero, Kauares, intended
to 20 to America to thank the people Of
the United States for their sympathy,
and ask the Government to send a feet
of monitors to assist him at Cretans.
WASHINGTON, January 20 General
Thomas has testified before the Con.
gressional committee appointed to inves-
tigate the South Carolina murders, that
in the military department under his
command, outrages committed upon
freedmen by white men are not punished,
and there is no prospect for justice for
blacks before the courts. When asked
what remedy he would propose, he
replied, supervisionary military power.
There is no authority for the statement
that the President would veto the Mag
ara Ship Canal bill He has never
expressed himself against the measure.
New YORK, January 29.-W 81.
Kamana, Superintendent of the Empire
Chemical Works at Brooklyn, committed
suicide.
HousToY, TEXAS, January 29.-Gen.
Johnston's remains lying in state. All
the buildings are draped in mourning.
New ORLEANS, January 20 Vera
Cruz advices of 22d state that French
transport left with heavy detachment
of infantry for France. Others were to
follow Immediately. The whole French
force in Mexico had arrived at Vera
Cruz en- route for France.
LONDON, January 29-Mr. Gladstone
has returned to England. On his way
home he passed through Paris, and had
an interview with Napoleon.
The Great Eastern will sail for Amer
lea on the Goth of March.
Topeka, January 29-Nothing of i'm
portance done in legislature to-day.
Col. Wyncoop, agent for the Che
yenne Indians, is just in from Fl.
Learned, reports the Indians o1iet on
Smoky Hill and Ork rivers, and appre-
bends no difficulty from those quarters.
MUNICH, January g.. King Maxi.
milan is to be married to a sister of
Francis Joseph of Austria
LIVERPOOL, January 29.-The steam
ship Pennsylvania, from New York, has
arrived.
New YORK, January 29.-The French
newspaper published in the City of Mex
leo reports that the Mexican authorities
at Mazatlan had executed Mr. Cannon,
United States Consul there, whereupon
the U. S. ginboat lying near bombarded
the town eight hours.
Archibald Russell was elected perma-
nent Chairman of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Southern Relief Commits
sion.
The indications from Nashville are
that no election for representatives will
be held in time for the 4Oth Congress
An Ottawa special says information
has been received in Canada, from the
Colonial Secretary, that confederation
scheme under the Quebec condition has
been sanctioned by the home govern
ment, and will be introduced as a govern
ment measure at the next sitting of Par
lament Prince Alfred will be first
Governor and Royal Viceroy.
A special says the House Military
Committee have agreed to transfer the
Indian Bureau from the Interior to the
War Department
The Judiciary Committee on Ways and
Means will close up all old business be-
fore commencing the impeachment case.
Delegations from two-thirds of the
Indian tribes in the West are in Wash :
ington, to agree upon treaties
TRIESTE, January 29.-Empress Car
lotla has completely recovered her health.
LoxDos, January 20, pm.-Five-twen.
ties closed 70 Lie; Erie shares declined
Il, quoted 42} Illineis Central shares
declined !, quoted 81.
FRAYKFoRT, January 28. u. S. bonds
advanced !, quoted at 72l.
PARIS, January 29. u. S. bonds ad.
vanced /, quoted at 76..
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