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New-York tribune., 1868-01-23

In the Kings County Court, Judge Troy yes
terday delivered decision in the matter Of the appca
ton Of Edward Boswell for writ of cerOrar, to
conviction which had been entered in the Court Of
sions In support OF the application. affidavit was
made by the attorney of the party and the other by de-
fendant The attorneys saws that Edward Boswell was
arrested the 5h of this month charge OF assault
upon Eliza Boswell, and that the 18th he
tried for the Ofense, and sentenced TO
that the conviction Is erroneous, there being
plant affidavit in writing under oath, made against
Boswell before his arrest the issuing OF the warrants
that the magistrate refused 10 reduce any part or the es
timOny 10 writing, and 10 any exceptions made by
the counsel of Boswell; and that BOswcls trial. examina
ton, conviction and sentence. took place without tho
courtroom OF the MAJ gsrac. In addition 10 this latter
clause Boswells affidavit sets forth that he not
requested by the magistrate 10 elect as to
whether he would be tried by Court OF
Special Sessions or as he terms iD General
Sessions; that he had in Court several witnesses WHO,
had they been allowed TO testify at the trial. would
testimony unworthy Of belief and that he is not guilty
Of the charge OF which he is convicted Judge Troy said
that the first alleged error In the attorneys affidavit could
not be seriously urged IL is not necessary that
plant be made In writing in any before the issuing
Of warrant that warrants issued examinations made
by the magistrate, and not on complaint or oath as
such, not required TO De oath, al
though the examination must be: that 10 was
the duty OF the magistrate 10 reduce Inc testimony
writing although, far his own protection as well for
other reasons lie ought 80 10 have reduced IT. that trial
necessarily public, because 10 conducted in
private ROOM and not IN courtroom; that 10 was ey
dent to the Judge that the defendant had suffered
wrong which could be aseerained IRON the afidavits
having occurred In the trial. that 10 was lust possible
that II the defendant had elected TO be tried by the next
Criminal Court, and should he convicted the whole pen
atty OF the law, both fine and Imprisonment might in
hjcted and finally that the defendant may have reason
TO congratulate himself that he was not thus punished
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23
SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
RECEPTION OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH-DIs
COYERY OF GOLD, ETC.

RECEPTION OF TIlE DUKE OF EDINBuRGH-Dis-
COYEHY OF GOLD ETC.
ADELAIDE, Nov. 90 1867.
The presence Of the Duke of Edinburgh mas
been the event most important to the people OF South
Australia during the month After his first brilliant re-
cepton OF which you doubtless had an account the at
tenton Of the authorities and the enthusiasm OF the people
never faltered. the 1st inst the Prince held eyee
which was largely attended Addresses were presented
His Royal Uignes by both Houses OF Parliament by the
Freemasons old cOOnsts and the benent societies
In the afternoon the Duke laid the foundation or the
Victoria Tower at the Post Oce. In the evening
procession OF COO German colOniss seTcnaded h ana
rendered the meritabe address. On Saturday he was
present in the uniform OF Prussan colonel a military
renew Since then he has been occupied In laying cor
ncr stones planting trees botanical gardens, opening
agricultural shows, receiving addresses from al sOrts OF
societies, and attending balls banquets, and even
sailors funeral The official ceremonies wound up with
the Governors ball, the 18th, which was grand
affair and on the 2Oh his iced Or the sake OF colonial
loyalty let not your compOsitor print TINS Jeh ghness
reached peace and quictess on The Gatea ana Oh inc
next morning sailed for Melbourne.
Gold has discovered at South Para. near Gaioor
and at Echunga squatng bill Tor the new county mas
passed the Legislature.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23
QUEENSLAND.

THE NEW GOVERNOR-MURDER OF TROOPERS
NEAR CLERMONT-FIRE AT ROCKHAMPTON-
THE NEW LAND BILL.
Prom Our Special Correspondent
BUsBANE, Nov. 20, 1867.
Sir George Bowen, who will assume the Gov
ernorshp OF NewZealand early in January, will be
ceeded ia the Goyenorshp OF the colony by Arthur T.
Kennedy, c. b. Mr. Kennedy has been Governor Of West
Australia and OF Vancouyers Island which latter post ho
retained until the beginning Of the present year Pend
ing his arrival, Col OConne will probably act as Gov
We have intelligence from Clermont Of the murder OF
two troopers by poison and bullet between that post and
ROckhanpt0n They were attached 10 the escort. $4,000
In notes, which they taking the branch OF the
Joint Stock Bank at Clefmont stolen by their
age murderefs Five pigs were lying dead at the camp
alongside OF the murdered men, having 10 Is supposed
eaten OF the poisonous matter yomited by them Com
missioner Grhin, lately Police Magistrate at Peck Downs
has been arrested ON suspicion OF being concerned in the
crime
new clause Is proposed by exTreasurer Stephens TO
be added 10 the new Land BILL which has passed the Com
mtec in the Assembly directing the sale o large tracts
at So. per acre, payable in ten installments
The excitement in regard TO the gold fields lately dis
covered near Rockhampon Is increasing, and numbers
Of persons going there every day The ueld large
sG1 likely 10 be OF ueImaueut value.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23
TEXAS.
CONSERVATIVE CONVENTIONS.

GALVESTON, Texas Jan. 21.-The Conserya-
tive State Convention and the Mcmahon Convention met
at Houston Yesterday They are reported IN conference
and Will unite on n platform In the Mcmahon COnyen-
ton resolutions passed advocating recognition of
the settlement OF the issues OF the war by the arament
OF the sword basis OF the abrOgaton OF the ideas
caused by the war, and recognition Of civil
rights and fun equality aud justice to all be-
fore the law Declaring that il is the interest
of all TO the State OF Texas under the Recon
structon laws Of Congress, and fayOrng immediate po
cal organizations for that purpose Pledgng 10 Cen
Hancock faithful compliance with the obligations taken
the United States and recognizing his declaration OF
the supremacy Of civil law guaranty that law and
not partisan uses will be regarded and declaring that
they pleased that the President has given this decl
ration hls official approval.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23
NFW-SOTTU WALES.

DOINGs OF MISUNDERSTANDING CONNER
CIAL AND SHIPPING NEWS
From Our Special Correspondent -
SYDNEY, Dec. /, 1867.
Parliament remains in session. The Lower
House has just passed new municipalities bill Dill
imposing additional stamp duties has been proposed but
meets with such opposition that its defeat or modification
seems inevitable.
The native chiefs OF Feejee promised tho captain OF
H. NJ g. Brisk TO take the punishment OF the murderers
OF the Rev. Mr. Baker and party into their own hands
on which the has returned with that understand
ing
The Governor Sir John Young, whose vce-regal term
has expired, will leave for England by the December
overland mail. Should Earl Belm0re not have then ar
rived Sir Trevor Chute Commander OF the Forces In Aus
tralia, will assume the ylce-regal duties.
The Roman Catholic clergy have decided to relinqush
the public stpends paid 10 their school teachers IA
religious bias.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23


THE RETIRING GOVERNOR.
From Our Special Correspondent
WELLINGTON, Dec. 7, 1867.
The differences between Sir Geo. Grey and
,be General Government have resulted in the recall OF
Sir George who will return home to England early III
January and it is supposed Will secure seat in Par
ment and defend his policy there. The departing GOV
ernor has the svmpathies Of the cOonists On the 2d
nit an impressive took place in front OF the Gov
ernment House. the occasion being the presentation oi
addresses TO his Excelency large meeting OF c
zens held the 18th, from the Frcemasons from the
Episcopal clergy, the Rechabes, the Odd Fellows, anu
fhe Foresters Addresses from the Preshytery OF Wei
iington and the Roman Catholic clergy had been pre-
yosy presented IL Is said to be the Intention OF te
Colonial Ministry follow up these testimonials with an
address expressive OF their admiration or his atteoh
and ability and OF their Of the injustice with when
nc has been treated by tho Home Government SIR reo
Bowan the new Governor is expected TO arrive mere
about the middle Of January. Mr. Fizherbert mas re-
signed office Of Colonial Treasurer aud VIII go 70 Ei
gland probably Colonial Agent under the C0nSondaeu
Loans act His successor is the Hon MAJOR blchaluho
dinner has been gwen to Mr.. FiIzhcrDert
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23
YEw-YORK HOMEOPATHIC MUTUAL LIFE IN
sURANCE COMPANY.

new Company under this title is about to
be organized in this city 1t presumed that the pre-
MUM rates TO those who are treated on homeopathic
principles will be about fifteen per cent lower than are
charged by other Companies 10 is alleged,
tanned fact that the rates mortality under this method
Of treatment fully justes this reduction thus leaving
the margin for profits TO the insured large that OF
the old companies.
The capital is TO he s2OO0OO the interest Of which
is be paid at the rate Of per cent In gold Other
wise the Company will be upon purely mutual basis,
all the surplus being divided among the policy holders
The subscription books will be opened on the 27th inst,
the Tenth National Bank may be by referring
10 advertisement In another column
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23

out the State who would have stood by hm @ nrmly W
in the event OF his being candidate for nomination for
Governor the approaehng Republican Convention ors
time Talent and energy to promoting the success OF
Republican principles than he and none more worthy OF
consideration at the hands OF his party.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23
TENNESSEE

SPIRIT OF THE CONVENTIONS.
Nashville and other papers give the pro-
ceedngs OF many OF the Republican County Conventions
The spirit OF the people excellent and their resolutions
Of the true kind. On the Presidential question not
many " tho Conventions expressed preferences Out
nearly all those that did were In favor OF Gen. Grant
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23
AUSTRALASIA.

The Panama, New-Zealand, and Australia
Roya Mail Company steamer Rakaia arrived at Panama
on the 4th bringing dates from Sydney TO the lt Deee
ber and from WehngtOnto the sth.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23
INDIANA.
ANOTHER DECLINATION.

The card of the Hon. Will Cumback declin-
ing to be candidate for the Republican nomination
for Governor has been published. Col Cumback
has y largo array Of Republican friends through
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23

The case of Fisk and others agt isrs Inc va sss
On on and Rock Island Railroad Company ana & time tho
sagain yestcrday In the Supreme Court, ts e tam
p heng 10 compel the defendants TO answer Ts de
questions which they had declined 20 The plant
tiaurs retnliated with motion todlsthlss sub
iS' nroceeJines After some argument tue "no'9
iret was post tponed to Saturday
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23

change patent ID washington through the earnest ef
forts for admission a gentlemen who were heretofore
bitterly opposed TO It, SO that the action or nonacoD
Of the late Legislature Is comparatively unimportant
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23
NEW

REMOVAL OF SIR GEO. GREY-ADDREssEs TO
THE RETIRING GOVERNOR.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-23

"NOTE-Ths circular will not be copied in the order
books, but will only be made known 10 the officers"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

ReMKxBeR rne LIrrLr Osrs. : Big
people can take care Of themselves, but
lillle ones cant; therefore God placed
Ia the mind Of mau the organ Of benevo-
lence, which, when touched by the sight
or sound Of poverty, sympaihisss with
sufferers and crsaiesa desire TO aid them,
Few, perhaps, are aware that among the
large number Of orphans at St. Peters
Asylum are several from counties outside
Of Shelby, whose fathers fell during the
late war, aud who have not been provided
for by the authorities. Means are so
small with the Sisters at this time that
they can scarcely purchase enough food
for the little ones. Promises have been
made by the Commissioners Of jackson,
from which county four boys have been
supported in the Asylum for four years,
Of assistance; but on application for II
lately none was given; even the citizens
Of the place contributed less than twenty
dollars. Perhaps they couldn't afford
much more; but there are plenty of mer-
chants and provision-dealers in this city
who can afford to give something in the
way Of supplies--four, meat, coffee,
sugar, or anything to keep the little ones
alive during winter. What kind-hearted
man will contribute frst2 Others we
know will follow his example. Shall we
ask the Irish Literary Society to get up
ball for the orphans, who need fund
worse than Henry A. Wise? Will they
remember the little ones2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

BURGLARY ON EXCHANGE SrREEr.-Be-
tween four and FIVE o'clock this morning
couple of burglars entered the house of
Mr.. l. Isaacs, l4 Exchange street.
Penetrating to the kitchen, they carried
all the provisions they found to the back
door, to have them ready to haul Off;
but as soon as they opened the door they
we're stopped in their maneuvers by a
big dog, who made at the thieves with a
yelp that aweke the inmates ofthe house,
who, on asriving at the bottom Of the
hall stairs, found all their provisions and
kitchen utensils in heap. The thieves,
however, succeeded in making their
escape over fence, carrying with them
only a few pounds of sugar and soap.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26
II. B. PACKER, Pittsburg coal and gas
coke, $50 Main Bethel Block). SO

MAoKEREEs. Officer Walsh captured
half dozen mackerels yesterday and
placed them in the first district station
house. They were sent by Commissioner
Richards this morning to q magistrate,
who committed the young scamps to Jail
for term of thirty days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

PooKErBooK AND CALICO FILcHERs.--
Squire Norton issued warrant this
morning for the arrest of Lettie Wright
and Fannie Potts, colored damsels, for
stealing pocketbook containing 50 go,
and calico dress worth 20 from Maggie
Smith, another colored damsel. Lettie
and Fannie will be examined before the
'Suuire this evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26
sTRAYEp OR STOLEN.

daoE REWARD STOLEN FROM 1T THE y
SZO slscriber. on the night OF tns I1sn "a
October one large e 6S m nouth someThas
naSds nienit IL hr;dic. The above reward VIII
eisn MAYA mon the fstura Of said mule r. the
a abis him to recover said mule. MceEBEE.
Como P. o., Mississippi.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

TREspAss.-Bill Browning, who is a
pretty brown African, was arrested yes
terday and locked up in the second dis
trict statien-house by officer Gates for
annoying and trespassing on the prop
erty of an old lady named Price. he
will have hearing before the Commits
sioner this evening
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

DExTIsTRY.-Dr.J J. B. WATSON, dentist,
can always be found during Office hours
at bis new dental rooms, over his whole
sale drug emporium, No 2ls Main street,
and ready to wait on those Who prefer
bis professional services tonlyl 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26
AMUsEMEKTs.


Our plsy-goess will be happy to learn
that Miss Charlotte Thompson remains an
other week at the New Memphis TO afford
them further opportunities to manifest
the pleasure and epjoymen which they
experience from that lady's acting. She
appears Tonight, in that beautiful and in
teresling domestic drama Of Liffis Bare
foot, as Amry. a character which she
personates with all the pathos, tender
ness, gentlenesss and playfulness Of
child Of nature. Very few actresses
on the stage give such 4 touching
picture Of the little orphan, or awaken
10 its rendition such sympathy In an au-
dience, as Miss Thompson; and this 10
the best evidence Of true artist: for
one who delineatss 10 such manner as
to move pity in the hearts Of a multitude
must possess a high order Of talent.
Amy is decidedly her best effort She
excels in il, just as Couldock excels in
Luke Fielding, because she's adapted to
the part; and il would be great plea
sure as we'll as benefit to the public who
patrohize theaters IL actors and actresses
called stars" would take this matter Of
adaptation into consideration, and come
to the conclusion never to attempt
anything beyond what nature has
fitted them to perform. The Ger
man brothers, Johannes and Hans,
will be Represented very we'll by
Hamilton and McWsde; and old Freidel
and Rodel will lose none Of their good
old blunt humor in flanagan aud Malm-
burg Dewey will make a capital Kap-
perzacber. Mrs. Nellie Tsylsr plays
Mrs. Freidel, and Mrs. Henri Mrs. Ro-
del; while Miss Viola Plunkett person
ates the handsome and naughty Rose.
We don't believe the characters Of
Lille Barefoot we're ever so well allotted
in Memphis before; and the piece, prop
erly mounted, deserves a cordial recep-
ton. During the evening the orchestra
will perform selections from Rossini's
IL Farioso, Walenstein's Bien Afmie,
and Verdi's Ernani.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

MADAM VISoENT.-Every old and re-
spectacle citizen is aware that Madam
vincents oyster saloon has been, and is,
popular with the community. Situated
on the corner of Washington and Front
streets, it is a favorite place with the
City Fathers, when they take notion to
"wet their whistles"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26
FOR SALE |.

nm sAIF OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY
X property. my place, four miles out on the
HsrnanSo road-twelyea and half acres-well
innroyed. For particulars; AMY a. this once.
NOR SALE. 0HEAP-THE BAk-k9a0M
L "Bslle Memphis situated H"uss on viii; faf III
surss coupters, bottles tables and chairs and
counter in back room necessary for Restauran;tJ
and with city, county and State license paia
ior eie'eIR NEWTON HART, Atty. etc..
OK No. az Madison street:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

VIcros d. Fuchs, No. Al Jefferson
street, sells Maltby's oysters at seventy
Eve cents per can. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

MoxKr to loan on coilsierals, at the
reliable s2s Main street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

RFxovAL.-Mayer, Marshuetz q Co.,
Wholesale tobacconists and cigar manu-
facturers, removed to 300 Main street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

Go TO Guests, Az Main street, for
your butter and cheese-always good,
and cheap as the cheapest. so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

LAND We Love. - This interesting
magazine, as we'll as the Banner Of the
South, can be had at Joe Locke's, Main
street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

FoREIGS.--All the foreign weeklies and
illustrated papers are at Emmons, No.
10 Jefferson street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

GESTLEyES in want of winter under
wear will 6ud large assortment, varied
in quality and price, Of white aud scar
let cashmere, Shaker haGnel, merinc,
silk aud wool shirts and drawers at Robe
son, sneed B Co.'S. As
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

SAN KENNEDY, $50 Third street, re-
ceives daily, by express, P. J. Ruth's
fresh oysters; sells them al Is cents
canl IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

LArEsr.-The latest fashion papers
and magazines are on the counter of Mr..
Chsppell, at the Postofice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26


CAN Our MEMPHIS DRY GooDs MER-
CHANTS COMPETE With OTHER MARKETS ?
Memphis Not Behind the Age.-We
cheerfully publish the following, clipped
from our contemporary, the Avalanche.
of yesterday:
In the United States Economist and
Dry Goods Reporter, of October II,
we find the following allusion to one Of
our leading dry goods establishments.
Considering the high standard of the
Economist, as the acknowledged su-
thority in commercial circles in New
York, as well as throughout the CONT
nent, the notice is as complimentary TO
Memphis as to B. Lowenstein, Esq, the
New York resident buyer Of the firm
named, than whom there is not a more
experienced operator in Eastern markets,
and we, therefore, present it as a matter
of commercial interest to the readers of
the PUBLIC LEDGER: Among the pur-
chasers at the sale of Wilmerding, Hoguet
& Co., on Thursday, we observed b. Low
enstein & Brothers, of Memphis, Tenn,
as being prominent large operators, who
seemed to be taking advantage Of the
low prices at which imported goods are
now being sold through this channel.
Black alpacss, silks and silk poplins
were disposed of at this sale at exceed
iugly low rates, and the above firm,
among others, we're not slow to avail
themselves of the advantage which i'm
porters have afforded buyers. Goods
have been bought at the above sales at
81 l23, which sold BY private sale within
q month at 81 60, aud chens popliRs, sRd
goods of this description, have been run
off at very low rates. 1t would seem as
if some OF our importers were out of their
wits recently in sacrificing dress goods
at 464c., which have been selling at pr
yate sales at 70(G76e,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

Il. WADE 4 Co., 297 Main street, have
a variety of copying presses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

THr best IS the cheapest, Bay the
best Piitsburs zeal from Hays Coal
Company, ofEcs 22l Madison street.
Money % Lsas on coiIaterafs at sso
Main street. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26
Varieties Theater.

A well-constructed burlesque, with a
good ballet troupe, is bound to be sue
cessful; therefore we think Betsy Baker,
which is an old-time subject affording
room for the broadcast merriment, will be
o success tonight. Senorits Marie ap-
pears as the dashing Betsy, supported by
Mas, Berry and Porter. The puns which
constitute the wit of the burlesque are
generally made with such point and ire
sistible drollery that one always forgives
the length through which they are some
times drawn. The performers at the
Varieties are such favorites indeed as to
be encored in every act, and consequently
the pieces of night are often twice
played. 1t is ths.place for humor and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

FINE STocK.-W. NJ. Brooks, corner OF
Linden and Tennessee streets, has just
received the finest lot Of hogs and cattle
ever brought to this market The polite
Capt. B. d. Castleman can be found
there, and will show the stock to any
one who may call
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

New BREAKFAST BACON and hams al
CHESTS. 4l2 Main street. so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

PrrrsBuRa and Kentucky coal and gas
coke. Brown 4 Jones, Office 2s2 Main
street, Bethel Block. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

Buy your coal from the Hays Coal
Company-ofice 22l Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

GUEST, Az Main street, keeps the best
-four for the least price of any in town.
Give him a trial. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

HAVE your CRATES set, sidewalks paved,
and smoking chimneys cured. can do
all promptly. Leave orders at 300 Main
Attract G491 J. L. MoALENNY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-26

IRISH LITERARY AssooIATIos.-T The
prompt attendance of the members
Of the Irish Literary Association
is respectfully requested at their
Hall, corner of Adams and Main streets,
at half past seven o'clock this evening,
as business of Importance will be
brought before the Association; and the
respective committees of arrangements
for the ball are especially requested to be
present. 1t is gratifying to announce
that the movement, inaugurated in this
city, to raise fund as token of esteem
and gratitude to the Hon. Henry A.
Wise, has met with unprecedented sue
cess. JOHN League, President
BERNARD Coll, Secretary.