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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
A rwo.rhirds Majority After All,

at seems very probable that in the
House of Representatives of the Forty
first Congress the Republicans may, after
sll have a two-thirds majority. They
cannot have it at the beginning OF the
session, for, from the latest returns, it
looks as if there would then be about
eighty Democratic members. We i'm
agine, however, there are several of these
who will certainly not keep their seats
till the middle of the session, and that
the twenty.seven new Democrats net
gain of twenty-five for that party-will
be SO much diminished by successful con-
testing that the Republicans will again
he two to one. One of the
members who may very likely be an
seated is Mr.. VOORHEES,, of Indiana, whose
district was undoubtedly the scene Of cor
ruption, and who probably was really de-
fea,ed. Another is Mr. Erastus Wells,
of Missouri, elected by small majority
over Mr.. Pile, whose friends declare that
he means to contest"
The above ia from the Nation. That
journal understands the sovereignty of
the American people as exercised by the
elective francnlse IN Tue ldsuiOu vi LOuis
XIV: after all, Fiat cess mai. The
ruling party cannot continue it's work
destructive of the Federal Constitution
without having two-thirds majority in
the lower House. The people did not
elect such majority the ruling party
will have to fix it. 1t is an easy job.
The Republican party has decided ma
ioi;ty IN the House of Representatives. A
simple majority ia sufficient TO
drive cut one member, and give his
seat to another. The Republican party
will order a sufficient number of defeated
Republican candidates to contest the
seats Of Democrats who we're really
elected, and in possession of their GER
tificstes; the Committee on Elections
viii report in favor cfthe defeated Repub-
lean candidates, and so two-thirds ma
iority will be established. One elected
member, whose head should fall under
the Congressional guillotine, according
10 the Nation, is Mr.. Voorhees,; another
is Mr.. Wells-Missouri Republican,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
The Tvo.Tlirds 10 be secured.

There are indications that the Radi-
Gals intend, by whatever means may be
necessary, to retain the tRo-thirds ma
jority, and consequent supremacy OF the
Legislative Department over the Execu-
tive and Judicial. They are only ten or
twelve short, as the case stands. This
can be done by declaring the constitution
carried in Mississippi, which only re-
ouires the throwing oat six or seven
Democratic counties, as suggested BY
the Convention Committee of Five,
who have declared the constitution
"duly ratified and adopted" This
secures the State oiicers, vita
five Radical Congressman from that
State. On the ground of rebel terror
ism" FIVE more can be thrown out 10
Louisiana, and in Georgia seven more.
Two from Tennessee can also be ex'
eluded with equal facility. The New
York World of the 18th shows up the
podus operandi by which the whole plan,
now as it believes settled on, is to be ac-
compHshed. The Oligarchy is to remain
supreme.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
Tennansea Itena.

Brownlow has again positively refused
to fill vacancy in the Supreme Court by
an appointment recommended by most
of the leading Radicals in East Tennes-
see. The General Assembly is preparing
to mpsl him to do so. The breach be-
tween him and those xho are anxious to
control affairs when he goes to the United
States Senate is daily growing wider.
In Rleunt county, on Sunday, man
named Rhes, Ehjle laboring under de-
lirium tremens, fatally phst his wife, and
then killed himself
Near HnntsYille, Alabama, on Monday
night, an old man, named Williamson
Smith, was taken from bis house, and
hung by some disguised parties. gmith
had recently been tried for murder and
acquitted.
On Saturday night body Of men rode
into Florence, Alabama, aud proceeded
TO the house Of q negro man named Ellis,
forced the door open and shot him dead.
What oaeuse the negro was guilty of is
not known.
Gov. Brownlow, through the Knoxville
Rhig, has commenced Whist is really 9
war Of determination against the few re-
msing rebels left in East Tennessee. In
the last issue the following language is
used: Every such man, like every tory
of the war Of Independence, finds hia-
self among neighbors whom be lately
wronged. He is an object Of hatred and
he knoss l. More than that, Re Is
among hosts OF enemies, end therefore
helpless. - Courier Journal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
Tennessee Legislature.

Nv special TO the Apaianche II appears
that. In accordance with a joint resolu'
ton the Legislature will elect a Score
,ary OF State, and also Treasurer, to-day.
The candidates for Secretary are the
present incumbent Judge fleteher),
Judge u. A. Patterson, and i. u Muse
Of Madison. Fletcher is supposed lib
eral, Patterson ulira-one for, the other
against extension Of the franchise, which
makes test issue. The race is between
these two. For Treasurer there are q
number Of candidates, and the contest
will likely be dependent mainly on per.
sonal popularity. Evans, one-armed
Federal soldier, is thought TO have the
best chance. 49,,
In the House. bill Amending the
charter of the Mississippi Valley lnsu'
rance Company OF Memphis passed It's
second reading.
A House bill repeating an act restrict
ing navigation in Big Hatchie river
passed its second reading.
In the Senate bill incorporating the
Tennessee Fidelity Insurance Company,
of Memphis, was rejected.
The Senate resolution, authorizing the
employment of counsel to defend the
franchise law before the Supreme Court
of the United States, was concurred in.
In the Senate, bill engineered by
Sam Tate and Gen. West, 10 transfer the
Mississippi Central railroad lease to the
new corporation, called the Southern
Railroad Company, passed the hrst
reading.
The Senate bill for the relief Of the
unfinished railroads in the State, grant.
ing half million to the Knoxville and
Kentucky, Knoxville and Carolina and
Southwestern companies; 100000 to
the Cincinnati and Cumberland Gap,
and Corinth and Hamburg companies,
each and sos, 900 to the Cleveland and
Ducktown railroad, passed third read
ing.
a resolution was adopted that the
bonds loaned the several railroads be ex-
pended in the State for building the
roads.
The spirit Of the House was shown to-
day in laying on the table bill to incor-
porate literary and scientific society IN
McMinn, because some of the incorpo-
rators were ex-rebels.
The Memphis police commissionship
is not settled. Judge Pierce, Tomeny
and others have gone to Knoxville TO see
Brownlow.
Blewis and Smith have split, and the
former is pushing NJ. 7. Williamson for
Superintendent.
Should Beecher draw of, Dr. Newkirk
will be pressed by Smith.
DR.. Carpenter is trying TO put through
q bill to separate the jailer from the ju-
risdiction of the sheriff, and then get ap- |
pointed jailer of Shelby county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
Peace.

The people Of the South are eager Tor
peace, as people never were before. The
four years peses-xar has been even more
exhsusting than the four years in arms
Nothing is now wanting on the part Of
General Grant but liberal. honorable
aad statesmsnlike policy, perfectly
consistent with the efficiency Of his
administrstion, 10 make the people
Of the South q unit as his friend. They
would almost cease to object to the
wisdom Of any ordinary political pslicy
he might adopt. Order. security and
GOOD government, is what is wanted.
Let this be permanently assured. go that
all msy know how to make their calcu-
I..ious in business, and 90 that the peace
If families is secured snd outlsvry pun
;.hed. and The whole South will rejoice
.,d pro.per, and the administration Of
cr.e, win rs highest appreciation.
Never did q President have = better
oppOr,anity to vin the soPpoti aud good
viil Of q whole people
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
M IL MP -,
Friday Evening. November 20. 1865
THE NEWS.

The World Convention Of the Evangelical
Alliance will be held in New York in August
next. A general Congress Of the Fenian
brotherhood will be held at Philadelphia, No
vember oath.
Two freight trains on the Erie railway col
lided at Allendale. near New York City. yes
terday. wrecking several cars.
Several india-rubber factories in BROOKLYN
were destroyed by FIRE. and one fireman killed
and one seriously injured. Loss, 100000.
Conklin was victor over Hogan in the prize
fight at Narrowsby. after twenty-six rounds.
The trotting match for $4,000. mile heats,
best three in FIVE, to wagons. between George
Wilkes and American Girl, over Union course
yesterday. was won by Wilkes in 22s1s. 2;z11
and 22e. The track was heavy and the coz
test close.
General Halleck's report recommends keep
ing vessel of war in the vicinity OF the large
tribes Of Indians in Alaska. He thinks ter
ritorial government unnecessary. that the
mineral resources have been overestimsted.
and that its agricultural resources will be
greater.
The Treasury Department has ordered the
withdrawal of mutilsted and defaced notes.
all fifty dollar notes. en- which are naay
counterfeits, and all convertible legal tenders
issued under the acts of July and February.
1867.
Itissaid. on what seems to be good authority,
tbs, Immediately on recsiTirg news OF wash
burns transactions in Paraguay. decided and
effective instructions were given to our minis
Ter. General Mcmahon, and also to Rear
Admiral Davis. TO proceed with an adequate
naval force to Assertion, to vindicste our
national honor and redress the wrongs said to
have been committed by General Lopez on
American citizens.
There was a large attendance at the Women's
RIGHTS Convention yesterday at Boston. Fred.
Douglas was among the speakers. They re-
commend universal suffrage. male and female,
black and white. Senator Wilson favored
female suffrage, but was opposed TO acting on
fhe question until the Southern question was
settled. When negro suffrage was fully estae-
iished as the more important. he thought
female suffrage would stand chance.
The Alabama State far at MONTGOMERY
Yesterday was largely attended, and success.
The State gives 400 majority to Grant. 1t is
cetlndleQ mat o0fNOv "llhos teAASo W 1890
The Democrats have carried three of the six
Congressional Districts.
A FIRE broke out last night in the Columbus
(Ohio) Lunatic Asylum. which was DESTROYED.
Six female patients were smothered. but their
bodies were recovered. No other lives were
lost and the inmates we're removed to other
institutions.
The Bank of England has raised the rates ~
discount to ~ per cent. The specie in the
bank has decreased in a week Al.O0O,OOO.
The Times says three hundred and seventy
six members of the new House of Commons
have been chosen, and the Liberals have
majority of one hundred and eighteen.
The eruption of Vesuvius is increasing in
violence and grandeur.
A train on the Housatonic railway was
thrown from the track Wednesday BY broken
rail, and every passenger injured. Miss
Sarah Hays. Of Pittsfeld. being seriously hurt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
Iu,t Sol

The devil can quote Scripture, il is
said, and the New York Tribune GER
taiuly can tell the truth. and sometimes
does ten It. Commenting oRs speech OF
Gen. J. B. Gordon, Of Georgia, delivered
not long before the late election, the
Tribune says D..
Points Of public lEw are not decided
By battles, nor constitutional questions
bv ordeal. We are long past the day Of
chivalry and romance. II the loyal
States are right nov, they we're right be-
fore 3 shot bad been fred. II the seed
ing states we're right At FIRST, in the full
aush Of their uprising, they we're not
morally or logically pat in the wrong
When they we're, however badly, beaten
ia the feld."
Very true; aud the case might be put
ret more forciSly. Thus; II secession
vas right vhen the New York Tribune
expressed its pernissive approval Of u 10
1850, IL vas rot wrong When Il actually
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRANcIsoo, November 2O.-The
ship Hellespont, Captain Soule, from
Melbourne, Australia, was wrecked yes
terday morning, about thirty miles south
of this port. Seven of the crew were
saved, and eleven are missing, including
the captain and mate. The vessel imme-
diately went to pieces. Cargo total loss.
Heavy shocks Of earthquake were felt
at Willerton, CAL, November 5th. The
wall of the courthouse was badly cracked,
and the waters of the San Joaquin river
disturbed. A slight shock was also ex-
perienced at Austin, Navada, Noven-
her 7lh.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
Eloquent Extract.

There are men who desert the affairs Of
a lost cause, round which they once stood
with the blood 10 their hearts painting for
liberation, and who kneel 10 offer homage
at the altar Of successful wrong There
are men who tranpls under foot The very
standards that once foated proudly over
them. There are men base enough to
lift their hands against the very righti
for which they once uplifiei swords. We
are nci snch. For rs principle Is prin-
cipIe, right is righi-yeSieTday-to-day
-to-norrOg-.oreger. Submission 70
might is not Surrender Of right We
Weld TO the ons. bat shall never field up
the oiher.-Ryaa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20

We learn from the St. Louis Rpubh-
can, contrary to what we had heretofore
gathered from the Radical papers, that
the negro suffrage amendment was beaten
in the State. The Republican gives the
figures, so far as ascertained, as 81, 4ss
ayes to 1858 noes, and adds that the
counties not yet heard from will make
the majority larger, Only two Congress
sional Districts gave the amendment a
majority, and the actual net majority
already ascertained is 23,435. Negro
suffrage will hardly be fixed on the States
by an act Of Congress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20

took place 10 1861. II the Tribune was
right In denounoing il 10 1861, II was
wrong In sustaining u in 1860
Il u entirely true that victory or
defeat in the field does not morally or
logically settle Tor unse.tle) any ques'
ton Of right or wrong. Why then do
the Tribune aud its party persist In the
foolish demand that those whom they
style "rebels" should profess conviction
and peniienee, AS well as acquiescence
and submission
Speaking for itself, the Tribune may
we'll say, ave are long past the day of
chivalry and romance" Truth, cour-
tesy and generosity are cardinal virtues
Of chivalry. How could Radiealism ex.
list in combination with them mobile
Register.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
NORTH CAROLINA.

RALEIGH, November 20.-The North
Carolina Congressional delegation is pc
litically the same as in the last Congress
six Republicans and one Democrat,
the latter from the Sixth District.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20

Hon. c. H. VALLAsDIouAM, who has
for the past year edited the Dayton
Ledger, has retired with the intention Of
dsvoting his time in future exclusively
to the practice of his legal profession.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
FUNERAL NQZIOE.

The friends and acsuaintancss of Mr.. Owen
Reilly viii please attend the funeral of his
child. Mary R. , aged two years, who died this
morning. Funeral to take place from his resi-
dence, No. 90 Main street, to morrow after
neon, 2lst inst. at O'Clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
Elegant Dwelling House and Lot
AT AUCTION.

ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON (2lsr). AT
O3 o'clock, on the premises. we will sell to
the highest bidder. regardless of the price bid.
Mr.. Packers new. very desirable and sub
stantially built residence. situated on Raw
lines' place, few steps east IF Lauderdale
street and the street cars. This house is nearly
new, and is built with all the modern improve
all the rooms, and Is constructed of the very
best material and workmanship. The let has
a front of sixty feet, with depth of over one
hundred and forty-fvs feet 70 an alley. The
grounds are set with shrubbery and ever
green. There are two fine large cisterns on
the lot, and large stable and carriage house,
with servants TO oms, above, This is q finely
improved location, and is regarded the
healthiest part Of the city.
Sale positive. Terms liberal. and made
known on day Of sale. Title indisputable.
GEO. II. M0NSARRAT,
70 Auctioneer
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20

rT,HE PROPRIETOR TAKES GREAT
i pleasure In announcing TO his ANY IIlehqs
aud the public generally. that ne nas recenuJ
taken charge Of the above named no ... q,
ne nromiees By close personal attention 70
The bnsinese. aided b. polite and competent
sssisfsnfs and affendants. TO- insure for bis
ruesfs unsurrasscd accommodauon and tne
ne Hon,e n cen frally located. convenient to
Rsilrosd and Steamboat, Iheater and Post
n - All me Churches. and the most clearly,
quiet aud respset.ble portion o. the city.
affc- fhoreurhly rc1ovating, refttinE and
fr-nishi,c fhia establishment. be new solicin
4 sha-e al the public patronage, With the assu-
ranse that they shan be made 70 feel a. hor.le.
TERMS: n
D.v posrd.......-----....--.-.s7 ~ per week.
Trrr1ient--.------..---.----- ! 50 per DAY.
eos TOBIAS WOLFE. PropTistor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Masonic Notice.

4 Of Hamilton Lodge, No. 299. are Va
hereby notified TO attend regular COM Xxx
mum cation Of said Lodge THIS (FRIE "
DAY. EVENING. Nov. 10Th. at o'clpck pre-
cisely. All NJ. Ms in good standing are fra
HI. LYNN, W. NJ.
JOHN W. GRAHAM. Sec,y pro tenn.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-01
The Great Canal Bank Robbery In
New Orleans.

The New Orleans Picayune Of Friday last
gives the following account Of the great rob-
berry at the Canal Banl in that city Of which
we have already had brief mention by tele-
graph:
It seems that package of fifty $1,000 o. s.
currency notes had beel inclosed in an envel-
ope to be sent north BY express. The sealed
envelope containing tho money was in the
hands of the exchange clerk, MIR. P: L. Du-
quesnay, who, placing it on book before
him, turned around for moment to DO some
thing which claimed his attention. On turn
ing again, to pick up the package, it was gone.
He could scarcely believe his senses. There
but moment before ley the envelope, no one
had approached the spot from within, and the
unusually high railing, protected by wire
cause, surrounding tho desk, would seem to
preclude the possibility Of any one having
taking it from without; and yet, in spite OF all
the money had been distracted. The atfatr
seems to be completely wrapped in mystery,
and the police have not as yet obtained the
slightest clue which would enable them to
trace the daring thief The most singular
part Of the whole circumstance is that though
all the clerks were pre3ent in the bank at the
time, not one of them noticed any one enter
or leave the building, snd the exchange clerk
himself AYERS that he heard no footstep upon
actual experiment tina; it was possible for a
tall man, by placing his foot upon a jutting
portion OF the lower railing, to reach over and
pick up an envelope. None but very tall
man, therefore, and a most expert rogue, could
have accomplished the theft 80 quickly and
noiselessly. Not papsr was disturbed, and
even o branch of the gss bracket, which must
necessarily have been displaced, in order to
permit an arm to be thrust between it and the
railing, was observed 20 be in the usual posi-
ton. Taking for grated, therefore, the hon.
esty OF the employees Of the bank-and there
does not seem to exist the shadow Of suspi-
cion against them-the police need only
trouble themselves looking up the tall experts
Of the genus thief Fortunately the bills we're
all registered and numbered, and this little
circumstance may YET lead to the detection OF
the robber. The package consisted Of ffty.
$1,000 notes -greenbaeks-a OF the date Of
March 10th, 1862, ard was numbered as fol-
lows. Letter C-No. 1908, 4515, 10,2O3, 1881,
16,543, 15,2l1, 1895, 1871, 9,195, 8O59, 5227,
6727, 4017, 1857, II 4Q3, %, ,415, 90,22S 25,959,
1858, SO, ,349, 4O619, 2S, 1876, 1851, 40,059,
2S4S7, 23,729, 12,147, 39,307, 12,019, 1908,
3119, 1923, 10,O15. $685. 38,747, 91,879, 49,
ISL, sc, ,463 3S, S,S39, 16847, 14,295. 2775 "a, 81,
S9O7, 6,7S2, 1889, 1881, 2S,92S, $685. 49,
903,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-01
Gitp A0ufrtisfnlents.
~ rAxEs-MoNTHLY RETURNS.

CITY TAXES-1IONTHLY RETURNS.
OFFICE OF TIE CITY ASsEsSOR,l
CITY BALI, April /, 1868.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL CON
~ CERNtD. that the Monthly Returns for the
month Of March past In compliance win the ia1
Ordinance, ratified on the 28th Of January, 1858,
must be made on or before the 18th instant
TAXES ON THE FOLLOWING ARE PAYABLE MONTHLY.
On all sales of Goods Wares and Merchandise
On all gross receipts Of all Street Railroads.
On all oss receipts Of all Express Companies.
On all sales at Auction.
On all Carriages and Buggies.
On all income derived from the pursuit OF any
faculty, profession. occupation or employment
On the gross receipts OF all Commercial Agencies.
On all commissions received by Factors Commits
sion Merchants, Bankers, Brokers, and others.
On all premiums received for or by any Insurance
Company or by agencies for individuals or COM
panies.
On all gross receipts OF oil Gas Companies, and
other manufacturing companies located IN this city,
On every Horse and Mule used CT kept within the
city excepting horses or mu,e ,es used In any public
licensed carriage, cart, dray, or other vehicle.
On all Retail Dealers in all articles whatsoever.
On oil Huck. ters and Barber Shops.
On all gross recei of Hotels and Public Eating
and Boarding Houses.
On all receipts OF Livery Stable keepers.
On the gross receipts of Cotton Presses.
On the gross receipts of all Printing Offices, News
papers and Publishing Rouses
On all Goods sold in the city by persons not reE-
| dent by sample or otherwise.
On all sales Of Horses and Mules brought to the
| city.
| On sales Of Stocks, Bonds. and other securities.
On the gross receipts of Magnetic Telegraph Com.
panies.
On the gross receipts of all Tavern Keepers and
All the defaulters will be dealt with as the crdi-
nance directs. ". N. HUGHES,
April II City2Assessor.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-01
Politics in Georgia.

SAVANNAH, March n.-At the Conservative
Convention to-day, the Hon. b. s. Fitch was
unanimously nominated as representative from
the First Congressional District, and W. =.
Thompson, Of Savannah, and T. c. Pendleton,
of valdosta, as delegates to the New York Ma
tional Democratic Convention, with W. G.
FIELDS, Of Quitman, and J. M. Moseby, Of
Blackshen, as alternates. The greatest har-
mony and enthusiasm prevailed. Colonel
Fitch accepted the nomination, and made
short but forcible speech. Colonel Harris, Of
Ware County, delivered an address.
AUGUSTA, March SIN the Democratic Con-
vention OF the Fifth Congressional District to-
day the action of the Central Executive Com
mittee in recommending Mr.. Irwin for Cover
nor was approved.
o. A.. Lochraue has been nominated by the
Democrats in the fourth district, and P. ".
Alexander in the third.
The blacks had mass meeting in Macon
Yesterday. A banner displayed in the process
sion bore the following inscription: Every
man that don't vote the Radical ticket, this is
the way we want to do hinl-hans him by the
neck" There was no collision.