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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
JOOEfn L. ANMAN'
As Station d. Bible House. New York City.

The Great Need Supplied pills have been
swallowed in millions. Salves have been rubbed
in by the pound. DR.. MAGGIEL's two grand
specifics are putting an end to this wholesale
system of medication. One Of his famous pills
is dose. 4 box his healing salve is Of more
value, as a remedy for ulcerOus and eruPtive
diseases, than ships cargo Of the ointments
advertised to cure everything, but are all, in
fact, either useless or deleterious.
DIR. MAGGEIL s motto is CONCENTRATION. He
has placed in the smallest compass the active
principle Of the most potent vegetable specifics.
There is no mineral in his Pills-thsy do not
gripe-they do not enfeeble. They create
vigorous appetite. and orespOndinglystrength-
en- the digestion. They tune the liver, clear
the head and steady the nerves.
No form of screfulous disease can resist the
disenfectent operation of the Salve. Tumor
Assesses, Salt Rheun, Boils, Pimples, Pus-
tules, etc. are thoroughly eradicated by this
unriyaled medicine. In fact. MAGGIEL's Bill
Ious, DYsPRPTIo and DIARRHEA Pills cure
where all others fail. While for Burns. Sealdss
Chilblains, Cuts. and all abrasions of the skin.
Maggiel's Salve is iEfallible. Sold by j. Mag
giel. 4S Fulton street. New York. and all Drug
Sists. At Is cents per box 4-l4g
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

issue). IS; Bank Of West Tennessee, so; City
Bank of Nashville. 60 Commercial Bank. par;
Merchants Bank. rs, Ocoe Bank. PSI Plan
tors Bank. n gouthern Bank, 2O Bank Of
Shelbyyille. 20; Traders Bank. 2i Union
Bank n.
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MIXED paints, at "A Monroe st.

SALE or CoTToN. Aston, Master
in Chancery and receiver in the case of
the Merchants National Bank VS.. A. M.
Sawyer & Co., sold three hundred and
nineteen bales of cotton yesterday at
auction. The price realized ranged from
25M3l1c per pound.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

WHEN thistles yield figs, then, and not
till then, will the extracts made from
common essential oils take rank with
Phalons ght.Blooming Cereus,' the
rich product of living tropical flowers
The demand for it, vast as it is, has not
yet attained its full proportions
fast Journal. I4O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

A STABBIYG SUIT.-A short time since
W. J. Saint stabbed Caleb Cox, in con-
sequence of which the latter has been
unable to attend to his business. hav-
ing recovered he seeks satisfaction by
law, and has sued Saint for two hundred
and fifty dollars damages The case
will come up before Esquire Lee on the
23d inst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

TuEATRICAL-ROry o. More was pro-
duced at the New Memphis Theatre last
evening, with Mr.. Florence as the inim-
liable Rory" which he sustained in a
manner commensurate with his reputa-
ton as one of the best delineators OF
Irish characters on the American stage.
Mrs flanagan made sweet Kathleen,
and did excellently well, while Messrs.
flanagan, Drake, Marston and Kingsley
contributed to the success of the piece
by their truthful acting. In the Yankee
Housekeeper, Mrs. Florence shone forth
with undiminished lustre, by her repre-
sentation of the irrepressible Yankee
gal; her singing, as usual, was encored.
To night Mr. W. j. Florence will take a
benefit, when we expect to see a large
and fashionable audience present as
many seats have been taken. Buck
stones famous comedy of The Irish
Lion will be produced, with Mr. Flor
enee as "Tim Moore" The protean
farce of Thrice Married will also be
performed, in which Mr.. and Mrs
Florence appear; Mrs. Florence sus'
tanning four characters, and singing
several songs, including the new and
laughable sneezing song.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

PlrrsBuRo Coal AND Gas CoKE.
Brown 4 Jones, Office 2i7 Second street.
Branch Office 500 Main street-R. G.
Hite, agent l4o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

gang. Hero No. 2 was named Henry
Reeves, and was colored, slightly. He
was charged fifteen dollars for his fun,
and was also sent on the chaingang.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
GLASS cutting, "A Monroe st.

ACCIDENT y esterday mo rning, jerry
Cronan, who lives on the fernando road,
while crossing Beal street, near Second,
stumbled and fell, striking against a
stone in the crossing, which dislocated
his shoulder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

Anew PLows.-The steamer Leonidas,
now at the wharf, en- route to New Or
leans, has seven thousand plows among
her freight. A few were put of here.
They will replace some of those that
were destroyed as military necessity
during the war.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

PIrrsBuRo CoAL-Briggs 4 Peterson,
Office l3 Madison street. Branch Office,
10 Union street,. B. Moseley, agent.
We are the only coal merchants who
weigh on the city scales y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

MORE NEws.-Ed. Worsham, Main
street, near Jefferson, keeps all the lead
ing periodicals published in the country,
together with many sent forth from Eng
land, ireland, Turkey, Greece and other
countries. When you want something
to read, call on Ed. He can supply you
with ANYTHING you need.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

rhe following are the arrivals and de-
partures:
Arrivals.
Des Arc, White River.
Guidon, Arkansas River
Dan Able, Vicksburg
NJ. Il. Forsythe, St Louis
Virginia, New Orleans
7. l.. McGill, New Orleans.
Columbian, Vicksburg
Mary Erwin, Cincinnati.
Belle Memphis, ST. Louis.
Mississippi, Louisville.
Departures.
Virginia, Louisville.
Columbian, St. Louis
Deer Lodge, st. Louis.
Henry Ames, New Orleans.
Mississippi, New Orleans.
Rob Roy, New Orleans
4. l.. McGill, ST. Louis
Boats in Port.
Rose Hambleton, Anna, Waunita,
Belle Memphis, Sam. ]. Hale, Mary IT.
win, Leonidas, Natoma, Des Are, Guild
on, Dan Able, Mary L. Forsythe, South
erner.
Boats Leaving To-Day.
Cairo and 81. LOuis.--The magnif =
cent Belle Memphis, in charge of Capt.
Dan. Musselman, departs at FIVE this
evening for st. Louis, Larry Entler
presides in the Office.
Helena and ST. Francis Rirer.-The
popular steamer Natoma, in charge OF
the gallant Capt. j. S. Cummings, is the
regular packet for St. Francis river this
evening. w. II. Clark and Jas. Lyons
attend to the official duties.
Napoleon and Pine Blgf-At five
o'clock this evening Rose Hambleton
sails for the above points. Captain John
Claycomb commands, and will look after
the wants of passengers.
Little Rock.-The light draft steamer
Mary Erwin, Capt james l.. Maginnis,
VIM. Kyle, clerk, departs for the Arkan-
sas river at FIVE o'clock this evening.
She'll do to travel on.
Miscellaneous.
+. The Arkansas river is rising, with eight
feet to Little Rock. The Ohio is reported
stationary at Louisville, with seven and
half feet on the falls. River dispatches
will be found in our telegraphic columns
STEAMBOAT PRINTING. We respectfully
ask our steamboat friends to call and ex
anime the specimens of fine steamboat
printing daily executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER office. Our prices will be foune
to compare favorably with those Of Gin
cinnati or st. Louis, and to be greatly
below those asked by other city offices
Bring your orders directly to us, and
save the commission charged by pa tiel
who take in work they are not prepared
| to execute
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

Local NorIoEs, inserted among the
reading matter, viii be charged twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

CRIMINAL CoURT.-The scire .tacidS
docket was called for the second time this
morning. Tomorrow it will be called for
the last time On Monday the felony
docket will be taken up.
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l42-eOd

The MUD The mud on Main and other
streets is almost as bad, at the present
time, as it was during the famous muddy
spell about two months since; and speaks
with particular force in favor Of paving
good Iaving-as soon as possible. 1t is
hard matter to cross at any place
without being covered with mud from
head to foot; for, the drivers of hacks,
drays, and other vehicles appear to take
delight in splashing the unfortunate
pedestr ans, and rush along regardless of
their presence. We saw well dressed
individual covered. with mud this morn.
ing, while crossing Main street. When
he succeeded in getting across, he had
more spotsthan leopard, was muttering
something like jam i'll" and scanning
the mud with eager eye as if searching
for rock to hurl at the hackman, as a
mark of affection for changing the color
of his clothes
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

CHAScERY CouRr. The following
cases were disposed of yesterday d Q
Cross VS. R Topp ct al, decree dissolved
and bill dismissed; NJ Mitchell ct al VS.
John Brown ct al, decree setting rights,
reference and appeal; Jacob Gumbinger
VS. L Ivinson ct al, decree dissolving in
junction R Topp VS. A r Heron ct al,
bill dismissed; Guy, Alden 4 Co. VS. W
H Bigelow ct al, decree for sAlei W l.
Cook VS. o G Jones ct al, injunction dis.
solved and reference; Isabella Wing VS.
PIG Meath ct al, decree in favor of COM
plainant. To-day is motion day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
Special Notices.
Amnsemopts this Evening.

Special Notices will be inserted in this col
umn for ten cents per line for each insertion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

case by requiring Mr. Lyle to give one
thousand dollar bonds for his appearance
at the CRIMINAL Court
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

KNOCKED DowS AND RoBBED.-Thos.
Faulkner complained to the police this
morning that he was knocked down and
robbed of twenty-five dollars at the cor
ner of Adams and Main streets about
one o'clock this morning. He was
slightly intoxicated at the time and could
give no clue that might lead to the dis
covery of the perpetrator of the knock
down.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
Monetary and Commercial


There was some inquiry for the better grades
Of cotton to-day, but the sales were small. We
noticed an important sale was made yesterday
by order Of the Chancery Court. in favor OF the
Merchants National Bank Of $40 bales. The
bidding was very spirited, and the prices
realized being from Is to Sl1l cents, which was
considered certainly above the market-the
average being 80 cents per pound. Receipts
Yesterday were SOS bales. Exports. CSC bales.
Ordinary......---25@25 Middling ;-;;.-2s 70 y
Low Middling-26eA Good Middg Dea-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

WIFE WHIPPEEs. Two individuals
we're arraigned in ue Police Court this
morning for amusing themselves by cas-
iigating their better halves. The hrst
one gave his name as Andrew O'Con-
uors. and said he vas a German; he
was fined iwenty-fv, dollars and costs,
and being without funds viii have to op-
crate for fhy-threedays on the chain
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

LioHr HousE NoS.ExrLosIvE On
We offer to the public this celebrated oil,
and in doing so we unhesitatingly pro-
nounce II superior to any burning oil in
use. Il is non.explosive, free from
grease, it will not grease the hands, it
will not soil or grease the clothing, 1t is
more brilliant than gas, il produces q
soft and beautiful light, tits not so trying
to the eyes, it can be used in any kero'
sene lamp by changing or altering the
burner. 1t has been mostiavorably re-
ceived, and pronounced by judges to be
the best and most reliable oil now in the
market; and in consequence Of the
many serious accidents arising from the
explosion Of kerosene, this oil is extern
sively known and used in preference.
We are now prepared to furnish the
trade with this valuable oil, and we So
licit from the public an examination and
trial. First premium awarded at the
Louisiana State Fair, held in New Or
leans, from Nov. Goth to 9th, 1866,
against all competitors.
For sale by REINHARDT & WETTER,
IL and 10 Monroe street,
l42-eod Memphis, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

Notice-We earnestly request our friends
not to pay more than FIVE cents a copy for the
PUBLIC LEDGER. We sell to the newsboys at
two cents copy, thus allowing them over a
hundred per cent. profit on every paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

ilton nuke them on Madison street
LIVERY STABLE-Those who are
necessitated to patronize livery stable
would do we'll to remember the Arcade,
presided over by Mr.. Kirwan. Horses
and buggies for hire, and stock well taken
care of.
MCDONALD & COLE have removed to
No. "A Monroe street, where they keep
large assortment of paints, oils, glass,
putty, varnishes, brushes, and painters
materials generally. l4l
DRD-An honest Quartermaster, at
Fred Wolf and Henry Fazzi's hair
dressing saloon-hair and whiskers-464
North. Can't STRAIT l4l
Jusr Resolved. = At Elson's, M
Main street, Burlock's Promenade
Skirt" for the street or house-light and
graceful ri
FoR SALE-Cheap for cash, the stock
and fixtures of frstclass millinery and
dress making establishment Apply l25
Union street Possession given imme-
diately. l4-
HAIR CUT to suit the countenance, at
Fred Wolf and Henry Fazzi's hair'dress-
ing saloon, Aga North Court street Ia
JUsT Observation-Disclosures Prom
enade Skirt" the most fashionable now
in use. at Elson's, 247 Main street Al
FoR THE SrREEr.-Burlocks Prom
onade Skirt, the latest style out, at FL
so,'s 9a7 Main street Al
BARBARoUs-Get shaved at Wolf a
Fazzis, 46l North Court street, Hittners
old stand. III
FREsH SHAD and Lake Fish at No. q
Madison street l4o
CorroS PLANTERS at Treat a Hamil-
tons.
PAINTING material, at a Monroe ST.
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The Port of Memphis,

The river is still rising at this point
Weather warm and cloudy, with plenty Of
mud at the landing Business tolerably
active,
The following are the arrivals and de-
partures:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

READ Elson's advertisement, and pro-
lit thereby. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

A METROPOLITAN IN TROUBLE, - Ira
w. futile, member of the Metropoli-
tan Police force, the same who arrested
Eb. Titus when he killed Capt. Munroe,
and cut prominent figure at the trial in
regard to the 10000 in gold for a trip to
Europe, has been indicted by grand
jury at St. Louis. Some two months ago
two horses and buggy were stolen from
Mr. Charles S. Hunt, residing near st.
Louis. The fact was reported to the
detectives of that city. For some time
they were unable to find any trace of the
stolen property. 1t was ascertained that
the thief had gone South and sold his
booty to a gentleman in Arkansas The
matter was carefully worked up by the
detectives, until it finally appeared that
the property had been stolen by man
named Clifford, had been purchased by
Ira w. futile, q member of the Memphis
detective force, and represented as a
faithful, efficient officer. An indictment
was found by the grand jury against
Clifford for the theft, and one against
futile for his connection with the mat
ter 1t appears, however, that the Mem
phis detective made the purchase with
out any knowledge of the property hav-
ing been stolen, and learning recently
that an Indictment had been found
against him, he went to ST. Louis, and
on last Thursday gave himself up to the
police. He was taken before Judge
Primm, of the Criminal Court, and was
released on bond Of $500 Capt. Lee,
of the detective corps, went his security.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15
The Healing Pool and House Of Mercy.

The Healing Pool and House Of Mercy.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION REPORTS. for
young men, on the crime of solitude and the
errors, abuses and diseases which destroy the
manly powers, and create impediments to
marriage, with sure means of relief. Sent in
sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. Adj
dress DR.. j. SKILLIN H0UGHT0N, Phila-
delphia, Pa. 4-34
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

ScRApERs AND PLows-Treat u Ham
ilton nuke them on Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

BARBARoUs-Get shaved at Wolf a
Fazzi's, 46l North Court street, Hittner s
old stand. IA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

ELsoYs MAMMOTH CHEAP STORE.
Owing to change in this firm, to take
place on the LIST of March, the proprietors
have determined to offer their entire stock
at Eastern cost, in order to reduce their
really large and magnificent stock prior
to taking inventory. The character Of
this firm is too well known to call for any
praise from our hands; it is sufficient TO
say, that when they advertise to sell at
cost, they do so; and will not hesitate at
any sacrifice to effect their object. Their
stock must be reduced To parties want
ing any goods in the clothing or dry goods
line, we would say, cut out Elson's
advertisement and give them trial
before purchasing elsewhere; and, we
can assure them saving of from twenty
five to fifty per cent Remember Elson's
mammoth cheap store.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

Police Court. Thirteen names
graced the Police Court docket this
morning, two being discharged, two
State cases and nine we're fined in sums
totalling one hundred and eighteen dol
lars. Only one duAlpaid his fine
six dollars; he had been on drunk,
but was lucky enough to have that much
left Geo. Gardner, colored, is held for
trial for stealing rs is Brockey
Burns, who became so excited while
travelling with drunken man yesterday
that he put his haudin the individuals
pocket and made as rec with his money
as If il had been his own.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

NEW MEMPHIS THEATRE-MR. AND Mrs.
w. j. FLORENCE" The Irish Lion" and
"Thriee Married"
GREENLAW OPERA HOUSE. BUIsLAY
FAMILY.
BLUFF CITY MUSEUM--Cor. Jefferson and
Second sts.-Fine collection of Living Curl
osities.
NEW OLYMPIC THEATRE.-New and at
Arnniiun nrnnrn m m ninhflY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

A Card to Invalids.-A Clergyman. while
residing in South America as a missionary.
discovered safe and simple remedy for the
cure of Nervous Weakness. Early Decay, Dis
eases Of the Urinary and Seminal Organs. and
the whole train ofdsordcrs brought on by bane-
full and vicious habits. Great numbers have
been already cured by this noble remedy
Prompted by a desire to benefit the afflicted
and unfortunate, I will send the recipe for pre-
pairing and using this medicine. in a sealed en-
velope to any one who needs it. free Of chdr0e.
Please inclose t-paid envelope addressed
TO yourself. Address
JOSEPH 7. INMAN,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

FREsH SHAD and Lake Fish at No. q
Madison street l4o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

DAVIS & BAUGH.-We desire to call
the attention of our readers to the card
of these gentlemen, which appears in our
issue of to-day. We have known them
long and we'll; and when grim visaged
war had well nigh desolated every hearth
stone in this our Southern land, and
when our people, surrounded by difficult
ties which seemed almost insurmounta-
BILE, they ever proved true to the in
terests confded to them, never faltered
in the discharge of their duty. 1t is such
men-capable, honest and true-that we
commend to our planting friends such
men as these that cotton shipments can
be made to with the certainty ola speedy
account of sales, with fullreturns. They
also keep good supply of fresh family
groceries always on hand, and for sale
at low rates. Try them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

FoR THE STREET.-Burloek's Prom
onade Skirt, the latest style out at FL
sons. 24T Main street. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

Go TO A Monroe street and get your
paints, oils, glass and brushes, l4l
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DrED-An honest Quartermaster, at
Fred Wolf and Henry Fazzi's hair
dressing saloon-hair and whiskers-469
North Court street. l4l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

STEALING SUPPL1ES-Henderson Stew
art, eolored waiter at the Commercial
Restaurant, on Adams street, has been
committed for trial at the Criminal
Court for stealing groceries, tableware,
etc. from his employer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

Corrox PLASrERs at Treat q HamiI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

The BUIsLAYs.-The celebrated Buis.
lay Family put in an appearance at the
Greenlaw Opera House last evening"
and we're welcomed with fair audience
in spite of the wretched condition of the
streets. The tableaux were very beau
tiful and impressive, being received with
marks of appreciation. The gymnastic
feats of the Buislay Brothers fully equal.
ed, If not exeelled anything of the sort
we ever saw. The famous Spiral Noun
tain feat, by Auguste Buislay, was truly
wonderful, and his nerve and daring were
rewarded with q genuine burst of enthu-
siastic applause. The whole perform
ance gave general satisfaction, and will
have the effect of ihsuring them a full
house every evening during their limited
STAY in this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

JUsT Observation-Disclosures Prom
enade Skirt" the most fashionable now
in use, at Elson's, 247 Main street. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

Jusr Resolved. = At Elsons, M
Main street, Burlock's " Promenade
Skirt" for the street or house--light and
graceful Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-15

ELsoN's great sale at cost till March
=. Al
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PArSTrSo material, at ~ Monroe st.
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HAIR CUT to suit the countenance, at
Fred Wolf and Henry Fazzi's hairdress-
ing saloon, aga North Court street. l4l
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-12-13

W The Chicago Tribune very sensibly
says, The action of the House of Repre-
sentatives in passing the Anti Contraction
bill by 1877 to 25 votes reflected the popu-
lar sentiment on the subject of the curren
cy. Let the greenbacks alone, is the pop
ular demand. The natural growth of pop
ulation and business will contract them
fast enough. There is an addition of a
million year to the population of the Uni
ted States. Estimating the amount of cur.
rency actually required to do the business
of the country at tacenty dollars per inhab-
itant, the absorption of currency from the
mere increase of numbers will be twenty
millions year. At this rate it will take
but few years for the country to grow
into specie payments, without contracting
the greenbacks dollar, and without in
curing financial embarrassment or com
mercial collapse"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-12-13

RAILROAD LAND GRASTs.-What was
regarded as test vote on the subject OF
granting lands to railroad companies was
taken in the lower house of Congress on
the tenth. 1t came up in the shape of a
bill reported from the Committee on Pub
lie Lands, renewing the grant of public
lands to railroad companies in Michigan
and Wisconsin, Washburn of Illinois,op
posed either the renewal of old land grants
or giving new one lie said he wanted the
House to beside the question now, as he
understood that numerous applications
would be made this winter of similar
character and people had a right to know
whether Congress intended to pursue the
policy of giving away public lands which
belong to the people to railroad monopo-
lies The yeas and nays were demanded
on the passage of the bill, and was carried
by vote of 10S to 30.