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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-11-08

ST. LAWRENCE O'TooLE.--Laurence
OInathail or O'Toole was the son of MUIR
t0gh O'Tuathah, prince Of Imaife lin the pre-
sent county Of Wicklow. He became alb
bot of Glendalough, and afterwards Arch
bishop of Dublin, "A. ID. 1162. In the year
1I75, having gone to England on some bu-
slness with King Henry. he nearly lost his
life while in the act Of commencing to ce.e-
brate mass in the Cathedral of Canterbury
a man, supposed to be q maniac, having
approached the altar and struck him to the
ground by violent blow on the head with
a club. t''
The Archbishop, from his active exertions
to rouse the Irish princes and people to re-
sistance against. the English, incurred the
enmity of King Henry. In the year 1IsO
the Archbishop went again to England, to
arrange some matters with the King, who
prevented his return to Ireland. King
Henry having gone to France, the perse-
cuted prelate followed him, with view to
ACCOMMODATES matters but on his arrival
in Normandy he was seized with a fever, of
which lie soon afterwards died, on the 18th
November, 11s0, in the monastery of Au-
gum, now Eu, in the church of which he
was inferred.
Grief and persecution having premature
~ cut off this eminent prelate, the Annal-
lists mean to intimate that fact by stating
that he died a martyr. In person he was
tall and graceful, and of a comedy counte-
nance (; be was equally eminent for piety
and patriotism, and was man of unbound
ed charity. During famine of three years.
duration, he daily gave aims to five hun
dred destitute persons, whom he also sup
piled with food, clothing and other necessa
ries. For his eminent virtues and sanctity
he was canonized by Pope Honorius HI,
A. D., 1896. The festival of St. Laurence
O'Toole, as patron saint of the diocese of
Dublin, was annually celebrated on the 18th
of November.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-11-08
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n he that peltS every barking dog must
4 PICK up great many stones. sai.
i Philosophers tell us that nature never
teFIs. lncy certainty cannot mean human
mature.
acquaintance and expect q good dinner, to
be offered nothing but cold shoulder. s1,ls19'
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dv;no On fire hattls 4is1a Tsths,s 80 .;x.ss
it by dying anywhere. 81 -
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ai.A. eAluisl.e .esI oeiis, as We oance was
aoouG commencing With all my heart
was the sou response. - -
A Virginia paper describes d fence, which
is made of such crooked rails that every
time a pig crawis through he, comes out ON :
the same side.
The saying that /" there is more pleasure
in giving than rcceiviDg,D is. supposed to
apply chiefly to "kicks, medicifie and adj
ADVICE Is.s4.a eaf ..
A person named Porter, being very drunk.
q friend asked hlm what ne had been about.
Only turning a little gin into Porter" re-
piled he. e =" tt s4>5 .@H.[ L.
An indignant orator at q recent political
meeting, in refuting al opponent, thun-
dered: "Mr. chairman, 1 scorn the allega-
ton, and defy the alligator" . 1i.,
system of wooden pavements for London,
that the aldermen should clay their heads .
together"
Electricity.v said the scientific d. GO trav-
els faster than light" EYES," said the re-
Elective b, its easier to shock, than to IN
The dentists Of the Unified States have
been holding n convention. for the nnrnose
as the chn;1man said Of Jev viI p sor,s
maans rl,nrah,, tho, Gov, ,,,1I tonatbS.r SoAAo
"a friend If ours was concrotpIot;pc him.
self mon recently hov;nS taken e very
pleasant trim. Unon inquiry we found That
he had tr;nI,cd and fell into = ynnma 1,IH,S
Ian. 10y
A convict who was about tn he sent IN
the 4onse Of Correction was told that tba,,
would set him to picking oakum. "Let
'em try it,'' said he, am tear the thing to
pieces!"
A SURGEON. whose wife ia q cteot sco,d
being asked what he thought wouid he tn,
greatest triumDh of the surgical art reo
Dlied "To take the lam ont of q scol2;nr
woman"
pbvs;cian to nm intemnerate nerson q ses
down a stake that Won will oo On far and -"
no fartherw 81 do y reniieS the otber ~ ~
a., oAAO OehSI1 Ous
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
nsmoern,Ic Was. Meeting.

An address has been issued and call
signed by thirty Of the most prominent
citizens of Arkansas for a mass meeting
of the Democratic party, to convene at
Little Rock on the 9Th day of January
next, to take into consideration the
peace and welfare Of the State.
There is an anxious desire for
good order and good government
pervsding the minds of all good men OF
ell parties. And we hope the consulta-
ton may result in such protection as
good and law abiding men need. Living
in such circumstances, however, we
should not be able to see the use Of much
talking. II the peace and protection OF
families cannot or will not be secured
by the authorities and the laws, there Is
nothing to debate about. Is there any
doubt or reason whatever to be urged why
an outraged people should not protect
themselves When crimes are being
daily committed, against which hui
man nature revolis, and the blood
of the innocent wronged and
slain, cries to God for vengeance, is it q
matter of debate whether an efficient
defense shall be made If so, let thieves
and fslons and murderers riot at will 1t
may be dangerous to oppose them. Let
rs have peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
NEW YORK.

New York, Dece mber % The Brook
lyn Common Council last evening voted
to subscribe 100000 TO aid in building
a bridge across East river. Sueh sum to
be paid in inslalments after q, 1000, 600
have been subscribed by other parties
Geo. A. Delaney, clerk in the New
York postofice, has been arrested for EN-.
bezzlng q valuable box from the mails
He was held for trial in default of $4,000
bail.
Sigusmuud Guiterman aud Simeon
Guiterman, importers, on Reed street,
we're yesterday held for examination by
Commissioner Butts, upon charge Of
deirauding the Government out of many
thoassnd collars. by means of smuggling
silks, shawis, and other valuable articles
The examination Of the matter will take
place on Wednesday next.
The Times says of the Indian troubles,
that the policy now determined upon and
under execution by Sheridan is entirely
new. The army commander has been
compelled to adopt it by the miserable
failures Of the Indian Agents and Peace
Commissioners, and be ought not to be
obstructed in It's execution by delay upon
the part of Congress, or unadvised inter
ference By the President, A permanent
peace can new be obtained through an
energetic aud successful war.
The Herald thinks that the declining
tendency in Government bonds Is due to
the tiukering policy OF Congress.
The 7FibHHs's Washington special says
that Gen. Grant has ordered Gen. Bah
cock TO visit and inquire into the condi-
ton Of affairs in Arkansas, and to report
at once 10 headquarters. The reports
received through rebel sources represent
that the coIored people are the aggressors.
Gen. Grant desires to be fully informed
on the subject BY q Trustworthy person
before be takes action.
The Herald says there is more anxiety
% 70 upon the Pacific railroad commit
tees b CongTsssuea than upon any
other.
Further particulars Of the siupendous
frauds in the cus.0m' revenue have csme
to light. From the shdAviis Of Ibos X
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
The vance valley Road.

In the communication Of Col Treze-
want, lately published. he alludea to a
way Of building up Memphis which "can.
not be taken f.om her." And that Is TO
build the Yazoo Valley road to Yazoo
City aud vicksburg. That is certainly a
road which Is unlike the Paducah road,
in that very fact, that while the first cam
not, the last can be taken from US, or at
least be compelled to be built at arms
length, aad with increased sacrifice and
difficulty. If the Paducah road is built
at once il will pay at once, aud will run
no risk of sharing profits with the Cen
trail road Tor long time, II ever. We
should therefore build this at once as the
FIRST necessity, while the Valley road can
more safely be allowed to wait its time
We fully appreciate and heartily concur
in the suggestion Of Col. Trezevant as to
the Valley road. 1t is a work Of vast
Importance, and will drain a section oil
Mississippi which. fully brought into
cultivation, 10 capable of producing more
cotton than all the Southern States com
bined ever have yet produced. With the
Paducah road built, we shall have all
the necessaries of life cheapened and
made abundant With the Valley road
we shall have additional cotton, increas-
ire in quantity from year to year We
want both. But that which is easiest to
do. and nost within our means, and most
Immediately valuable to us, we should
accomplish first, aud do more as we
shall consequently become more able.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
From Little Rock.
A special to the Aralanche, dated the
OIL. :, folinwa.

A special to the Aralanche, dated the
2lst, is as follows:
Many prominent citizens Of Conway
county have fed from the militia to this
city; others are looked for.
Gibbons, Captain commanding, reports
to the Governor that the old man Casey
was murdered for his money, and his
body consumed with his store; that Gill
and Matthews were burned out because
they we're Radicals, aud that 2. D.
Breeder and George Bentley, partners OF
Casey, murdered him, set fire to his store,
then fed to parts unknown. He says
81 think can conquer the ku- klux In
a short time.
Gibbons was an outlaw during the
war, and is the member of the Legisla-
ture who offered the bill last session
forbidding DISTINGUISHED persons from
following any profession, being mates OF
steamboats,, keeping stations, etc. His
statements are improbable. The loss OF
many Conservative citizens is six times
that of Gill and Matthews.
Upham reports from Augusta, on the
18Th, that detachment under Captain
TAYLOR drove the insurgents out OF
Woodruff county into Jackson county,
killing one and taking prisoners, arms
and horses.
Refugees say that half has not been
told of the outrages committed by the
militia in that section.
The city Radical convention, Saturday
night, nominated Dr. A. K: Hartman,
German physician of low repute, for
mayor, and a negro, called William Rec
ter, for collector. White Republican
properly holders express great dissatis-
faction with the entire ticket 1t is. prob
able that a citizens ticket will be run.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
THE NEWS.

The Committee on Reconstruction has post
poned It's investigation in the Georgia and Mis-
sissippi cases until after tho holidays. Inc
Supreme Court adjourns day after to-morro"
for the same period.
Secretary Seward on inquiry has replied ina.
1.-THE government Of toe United states wii,
protect no United States vessel wnicn snaii
attempt to carry on q trade in haytian ports
IN violation of any existing blockade or any
lawful decree of the Hsytian republic which
has been duly recognised by the United States.
All persons trading in the insurrectionary ports
of Hayti will be liable to death. according to
process and the principles OF International
law"
member Of Congress hes received from
military officer in the South photograph OF
two members OF the ku-Klux Khan. lie ex-
plaius that tho band from which they were
taken was one hundred and fifty strong. and Is
the same that seized Huntsville. Alabama, sur
rounded the courthouse, murdered the judge
and some others. The men captured were not
more than eighteen years old.
It reported that Prince Metternich has re-
ceived instructions from Vienna to act IN con-
cert with France on the Eastern question.
The Presss represents the war excitement as
tntsnse In Constantinople, as well as Athens
ana that the Russian nag has been publicly
burned in the streets Of Constantinople.
Nashville special to the Ardtanehs states
that the Supreme Court has decided tnat' al
though corporations cannot levy special TAX
a, nersons who come iRto the State to sell
goods BY sample. such persons are, neverthe-
-doI tleTb-
fore liable to pay tax of one per cent. on tns
invoice cost of goods. where purchased. iae
effect of the decision is to deprive this class Of
the advantages by means OF which they NAYS
hitherto undersold homo merchants.
Returns Of recent elections in the Fourth
n;,tr;ct we're forwarded TO Brownlov ye'ter-
dav The Commissioners Of Registration in
some Of the counties have made what they call
supplemeutsry returns, by which a sufficient
number Of districts are thrown out to furnish
preteuso for giving the certificate to Tiilman.
A negro named Alexander Mason was taken
on, of Jail at Pulaski, night or two ago. by a
large body Of masked men. and riddled with
bullets. He was a maa of extraordinary sac
and strength and regarded as very DANGEROUS.
Thursday night he robbed the FIRM OF fisner
Co. (colored). Of over one thousand dollars.
On this aeeountit is thought that the killing
may have been done by negroes. among whom
be was very unpopular.
There was no quorum in either House yes
terday and no business done. The Legislature
has adjourned to the 4.h Of January.
In Congress, in the Senate. on the list.
variety of bills and resolutions OF minor i'm
vortance we're considered. The Senate ad-
Sourned to the 5th proximo. In the House
report was received on whisky frauds when
n edfournad 10 the same day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22

Special 10 PUBLIC LkpoER, By Southern Pacific
and Atlantic telegraph
NEw YoRK, December 22. 1880 Am.
Gold, 1854. Cotton: UpIands-Ordinnry,
22i; good ordinary, 23s; low middling,
24l middling. 25i, good middling, 26t.
Florida-Ordinary, 22a; good ordinary,
235; low middling, 24A; middling, 26} +;
good middling, oct. Mobile-ordinsry,
22s; good ordinary, 239; low middling,
24a; middling, 25l; coed mlddling. 26t
New Orleans and Texss-0rdinary, %;
good ordinary. "a; low middling, rs f;
mildling, 25s; good middling, 26s.
The market opens firm but quiet. Ster-
ling dull at 1904 for sixty-day bills.
Gold carrying at two per cent; market
unsettled.
IN25am.-Gold 1851 coupons6l, ll4s;
'62 llO1; Ca 1868; IS, 1919; 6-20s, new
issue, 1881; 81, ITO; coupons SO, hot;
1910 coupons, l05t. Pacific skies, 99s.
Government bonds opened with mod
crate demand, but generally unchanged.
Sterling exchange dull at 1894 for sixty
day bills. Gold carrying at two per
cent; market unsettled. New York
Central, l543 Tennessee bonds-Old,
81 10 lose, sales at 9fc; new, &c, sales
at &c.
LONDON, December %, l:20 pm. Five.
tweuties, lad; Erie, 253d; consols. 923d |;
Illinois Central, 953i; bonds in Frank
fort, rs to 7Sbd.
LIVERPOOL, December %, ll:l5 am.
The cotton market opens quiet, with es-'
t;ma.ed sales of 10000 bales; middliug
uplands, l0s to l0fi; Orleans, lOb to lid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22

The workingmen of Memphis are
making an effort TO establish a joint
stock company, with capital Of $780,
GOO. for mutual benefit, and to aid in
saving interest on surplus earnings, and
10 facilitate and prepare for future IN
yestment in the interest OF mechanics.
Thus combining they may profit them
selves and become at the same time
public benefactors, by establishing manu-
facture in one or more forms. They have
seen the indifference Of capitalists to
what they know so well to be profitable
investments, and by combining, hope
70 embrace the opportunities WHICH
capitalists of our section so willingly let
slip. They know all the cost and profit
Of mechanical enterprise, and their &C.
ton, with feeble means, not only shows
the convictions which with full knowledge
they entertain, but also indicates con-
demuation of the too great absence OF
public spirit, which, in the capitalists Of
Memphis, would be so valuable to the
city. as well as to themselves. Most
heartily do we commend the enterprise
Of these gentlemen. and tespeak for il
encouragement and success. The officers
of the Association have already been
chosen-Thomas Mofet, President ); 1
D. Anderson, Vice President; John
Gum, Treasurer, aud W. j. Mansford'
Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
The Majority Grippe.

A Washington correspondent OF the
Richmond Dispatch says; " 1t has been
plainly seen that the disposition of the
majority in Congress Is still to hold tight
grip upon the South. That in itself is
one of the reasons why the Senate will,
ia all likelihood, apd the House also, re-
fuse to pass an act repeating the tenure
of.offce act. They will not allow any
one to be appointed to Office who is not
thoroughly identified with the majority
in feeling and Interest; nor will they
permit any of the same order Of officials
to be removed. If Grant is animated by
spirit of maguanimity to the South
when he steps into the Executive Man
sion as its occupant for the next four
years, he will be as narrowly watched
and closely suspected as ever johnson
was"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22

QkICK FOR SALE-AT GRANTS BRICK
ID Yard. on Charleston railroad, near Beal ST.
For terms inquire of W. B. GREENLAW, or
at Yard. THOR
DOR SALE-MY PLANTATION, CON-
i tanning Eve hundred and twelve acres.
three hundred and twenty FIVE acres open land,
in high state of cultivation, mostly rich,
branch bottom. the remainder well timbered.
In connection, Will sell my stock of mules,
corn. 70 ider. aud all necessary farming imple-
ments.
On tho place is frame cottage, containing
fogT TooRs. with all necessary out houses; such
rs negro quarters. stables, cribs. etc.
: This farm is situated on the Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad, eighteen miles south Of
Memphis. near Nesbit's depot. / will give q
bargain. either in cash or on long time.
For particulars, inquire of me at Taylor 4
Rutland's, No. 30i Front street, Mosby &
Hunt Eloek, or TO Messrs. Register, TrezeVaRt
Co.S. L74-tl W. @. RUTLAND.
E0R SALE. "A FINE SECTION SIX
L hundred and forty aoresl land-twenty
acres cleared and improved, balance covered
with ash. hickory, ete.-on naviesble water to
Memphis five miles north. Tho wood will
twice pay for IL. Known as tho Nichol tract.
Exoeleat stock range.
w. A. WHEATLEY,
e5S No. Bethell Block,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
The PIymouthiles.

The following Endorsement ofour lovely
and pious New England Pharisees is
from the St. Joseph Herald, a Grant,
Radical, negro organ of Missouri. Ithss
discovered mote in the eyes of it's
Northern friends to stand against the
beam of crime in the South, and says:
1t is stated that twelve convicted Grim
iuals are awaiting the execution OF the
death sentence in the State prison OF
Maine. No part Of cur country boasts 30
much of its progress and enlightenment
as does New England, but it is evident
that the merals of the people Of that sec
ton are not improving, and that they are
very far from being good. Would it not
be well for the philosophers, the educa-
tors and the-sgitstors to begin 10 ask Sc
rieusly, "What is the matierr
BRooNALL has introduced into Con-
gress q bill to incorporate an African
college for the education Of young
Africans Of both sexes who are unable
to pay for their own education. The
college is TO have al the advantages OF 3
frs,-class university, embrace tbs arts,
sciences, theology, medicine, law, house
keeping and needle.vofk. Il may also
confer literary degrees, etc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22

On our first page will be found an ar
ticle from friend Of Col. Tate, in which
some additional facts, arguments,etc., are
stated, aud which will speak for itself.
We omit comments, not having exam
ined the ARTICLE sufficiently nor having
space for the purpose to-day,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
ALkRAMA

MOBILE, December 22.-The first race
to-day, two mile heats for $500, was won
nv Fannie Cheatham. Time-358f,
18Th, 3:5T2. Second race, mile heats, for
1900, was won by Bette Bay. Time
Lao l494 Fourth race, mile heats, for
5000, was won by Whisenhuut Time
l.hAa l.h1l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
sTRAYED OR STOLEN

400 RFWARD-sTRAYRD PROM THE
NZU residence Of Newton Ford, on Her
,.ndo road, near Siafe Female Colieee, one
- COW. with small horns ard white back and
heiir. and one red muly teifer. The above re-
,rSrd will BE- paid for their return, OF $40 each.
- NEWTON fOkD 4 CO..
Is Lss Block. union street.
=, NAfrI-fhOM 81 MAhkkT STREET,
-. ne "a IL Novembcr q Dark brindle,
r.i.~ COW, both ears c'opped, white on the
49, in ,-ood order sd !. ylae milk. Any m
formation .reuarded ~ :. tiAoo'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22

A bill is in preparation to prohibit
banks from paying interest on their de-
posts. 1t is held that large amount OF
money is kept out of circulation, and in
many sections of the country a strin-
gency is produced, by the banks keeping
control Of all the surplus currency. To
prevent this is the object ofthe bill.-NeD
YorE Tribune
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22

Toole, one Of the special agents Of she
Treasury Department. il appears that
silks TO the value OF s525, 900 have from
time to time been invoiced as clocks and
shades by the Guiterman Brothers, and
others.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
LOST.
BOARDING.

BOARDING Two PLEASANT FRONT
ID RoonA with good board. can be had In
private family. on moderate terms, ~ iusms-
diats Application % MIS-. 4. ]. bECKIEL.
Or Bel sireei cart-
MISUNDERSTANDING HkDRO0Ms
ID and Eoardi1r at 100 Madi n .irsst. Also.
Day Bosrders wanted. 100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

EFT AT OUR JEFFERSON STREET
IL Book Store, No. 10. a Valuable PAIR "
GLOVES. which the owner can have by call
ing and describing them and paying for tbs
EMMONS SUN.