Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-27
BY TELEGRAPH.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES

ELYHoRy, Wis, February ga dis
astrous conAagration destroyed several
business houses to-day.
LOUISVILLE, February 26.-The river
is receding at the rate Of one inch per
hour, with fifty-four and half feet water
on the falls =.
FRAYKFoRT, KY, February 26.-The
Union Convention nominated Sidney
Barnes for Governor, aud John Mason
Brown for Lieutenant-Governor. There
were eighty-six counties represented (;
the meeting was very enthusiastic. VIM.
Brown was nominated for Congress, to
represent the Seventh District tf1
LoSDos, February &C. -Consols closed
at 81; 5 2es, 1873; Illinois Central, ut;
Erie, 371
LIVERPOOL, February 26.-The cotton
market has been irregular, and quota
ITEMS show o decided tendency down
ward; Middling Uplands declined I'd,
closed at l3id, but Middling Orleans
closed at lad, the opening price; sales
1000 bales.
MANCHESTER, February 26. The mar
ket for goods and yarns is dull and heavy,
with declining tendency; breadstuffs,
quiet.
QUEEEsrowE, Feb. 26.-The steam
ships City of Baltimore and Malta, from
New York, arrived last evening
WASHINGTON, February &c I'm the
House, Mr.. Wentworth reported that no
testimony had been adduced affecting the
integrity of the President or members of
the Cabinet relative to corrupt bargains.
The House is in Committee of the
Whole on the Tariff bill.
The Senate elected John d. Deirees
Government Printer.
The army Appropriation bill was taken
up on motion of Wilson.
An amendment was adopted for the
disbandment Of militia organizations in
the late rebel States.
Several private bills we're passed in
the House.
WASHINGTON, February 26.-SENATE-
Mr.. Trumbnll's amendment was adopted
to the construction of a bridge over the
Mississippi river at Rock Island, Illinois.
The bill then passed. Mr.. Sherman then
called for the Compound Interest bill,
after which recess was taken.
Sherman will call up the Loan bill at
the frst opportunity, and move that the
Senate insert one Of the schemes of the
three per cent loan certificates instead of
the one million greenbacks.
The President approved the bill au-
thorizing the submerged tubular bridge,
and the bill amending the Jantismuggling
bill
LONDON, February 26.-Earl Lent has
withdrawn the resolution on reform and
promises to lay before Parliament reg
ular reform bill
The bill for the confederation of the
British provinces of North America has
passed the House Of Lords.
DUsLIS, February 26.-Captain Me-
AHerty, formerly Of the United States
army, and recently leading member Of
the Fenian organization in America and
the companion Of Head Centre Stephens,
was arrested in this city to-day, on sus-
picion that he has been concerned in
the recent outbreak at Killarney.
FLORENCE, February 26.-Elections so
far for members Of the Italian Parliament
have generally resulted in the defeat Of
the supporters Of Ricasoli.
SAY FR1ScIsco, February 26.-The
city Of Ouanaquarto was captured by
the Liberals, January 9th
MArquera has captured zacatecas.
The Liberal General Pierson captured
Everaoa. Three Of Miramon's brothers
and all bis high officials we're made pris-
onera The Liberals captured half a
million dollars which Miramon stole at
Zacaiecas
Coleua vas captured By the Repubi-
can army under Corona.
The capture Of Tehuantepes is Off
cially announced.
LorDox, February 15-The writ Of
habess corpus has been suspended three
months longer 10 ireland
Lord Russell censures the American
c,-.-,-,.,t for uleadinr Tor the Fe-